Manchester’s Cultural Impact Survey from 2021/22 was released yesterday with a number of key figures being revealed, particularly the impact of covid restrictions on the city. In a meeting at Manchester City Council yesterday, the survey was released which has highlighted a massive drop in numbers to the city’s cultural sector In a survey of […]
Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey is leading calls to put an end to “rampant profiteering” and “freeze energy bills” in a broadside against the government following huge profits announced by oil giant BP. The British-headquartered firm revealed profits of $27.7 billion and follows huge numbers announced by Shell recently. The shaky supply of energy […]
A political activist from the Ivory Coast seeking refuge in Greater Manchester will remain in the UK whilst further evidence is considered, following a campaign by a Salford-based charity. Kouame – whose full name and age can not be disclosed – fled to the UK in 2014 because of threats to his life in the […]
Justin Moorhouse: Stretch & Think review In a homecoming of sorts for the comedian and actor from Ashton-under-Lyne, the former Phoenix Nights star got a great reception from a lively Lowry Theatre. It was a welcome that was thoroughly deserved thanks to a career stretching over 20 years and with his current set, he’s showing […]
By Isaac Stacey Stronge A cyclist campaigning for active travel in Greater Manchester has sparked fury online following a video he posted of his perilous commute. Harry Gray, 27, posted the tweet on Saturday, January 28, which went on to be viewed more than five million times, but not all were sympathetic to his cause. […]
Relegation-threatened Rochdale’s daunting trip to Salford is our highlight for our North West clubs this weekend.