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How Important is Greater Manchester’s bid to host the 2035 Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup is one of the most prestigious events in the whole sporting calendar, bringing in around 250,000 people into their venues, and it may be heading to Greater Manchester in 2035… In a bid supported by Bolton Council, plans are to build a multimillion-pound golf course on the site of Hulton Park. Greater […]
Against the odds: Droylsden’s cup win challenges non-league expectations
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Supporters rally behind fundraiser to save pitch at FC United of Manchester
FC United of Manchester have launched a fan fundraiser to make urgent repairs to the pitch at Broadhurst Park. The pitch at Broadhurst Park has suffered with drainage issues for many years, causing difficult playing conditions and the postponement of their recent home fixtures against Stockton Town and Cockfosters. The fundraiser would allow for a grant from The Football […]
New Basketball Courts are Coming to Manchester after Funding Announcement
Manchester Basketball and Manchester City Council have announced a joint investment in outdoor courts. The first to be upgraded is Cringle Park in Levenshulme, with completion planned for early May. President of Manchester Basketball Ben Pierson said: “Investing in community facilities is part of our long-term strategy to grow the game and increase participation across […]
A Two-Tier Crisis: Why the Hundred Could Be the Death Knell for County Cricket
Matthew Parkinson walked into the Kent Cricket Club media day, expecting it to be filled with journalists from up and down the country, something that he had become accustomed to seeing at first-class counties, only to be greeted by an empty room of a couple local reporters. This is becoming the harsh reality for many […]
“Hopefully one day you’ll be in our jerseys”: Manchester Storm Women eye expansion following successful first season
The year 2024 was transformative for women’s ice hockey. Not only did it stage the inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) in North America, but on a more local scale, it saw the birth of a passion project that is Manchester Storm Women.
Manchester Storm Women continue their dominating first season as they eye promotion to the WNIHL 2 North Victoria
Manchester Storm Women remain top of the WNIHL 2 North Elizabeth table, following their 9-4 home victory against Leeds Thorns at Planet Ice Altrincham this Saturday evening.
Young woman rejects terminal cancer prognosis and launches fundraiser for treatment abroad
A 22-year-old woman from Manchester who was recently diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer has rejected her terminal prognosis and started fundraising for experimental treatment in Germany. Kayley Boda was first diagnosed with a moderately aggressive form of cancer, Stage 3a mucinous adenocarcinoma, in her lower right lung in August 2025. She underwent a lobectomy last […]
Manchester Basketball Eye European History in Final Four Showdown
Manchester Basketball Center, Matthew Nicholson, says his team are ‘not only representing Manchester but the country too’ as they prepare for their European North Basketball League’s Final Four semi-final.. Matthew Otten’s side face German outfit, Syntainics MBC, on Wednesday the 22nd of April at the Stadthalle Weissenfels in Germany. The Stadthalle Weissenfels is Syntainics’ home […]
‘Manchester is a city that does things proper’: Shake Shack opens in Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre has become the first northern host of the American Burger Chain ‘Shake Shack’. The Halal Restaurant will be opening its doors to the public on the 27th of March 2026 from 12pm, based in the Orient Food Court, opposite Five Guys. They will be giving out 100 free ShackBurger’s or ‘Shroom Burgers […]