Month: November 2025
Do Young People Still Care About Remembrance Day? Honouring The Past in a Changing World
It is Remembrance Sunday on the 9th November and millions will pause at 11am to remember those who lost their lives in conflict. But as the generations who lived through the world wars pass into history, one question remains: do young people still care about Remembrance Day? For more than a century, Remembrance Day has […]
Knowles’ last stand: Ashes Series marks Morgan Knowles UK farewell ahead of NRL move
For the first time in more than two decades, the elite rivalry of the Rugby League Ashes Series returns. The three-test series between England and Australia has one more game left on November 8th at Headingly Stadium, Leeds. Australia have already sealed the Ashes series, winning 26-6 at Wembley Stadium on the 25th October and […]
Terrified students forced to shut doors and remain vigilant due to firework attacks
Several residents in Salford have reported incidents of fireworks being launched at their homes or at themselves, including at student accommodation buildings. It comes after Greater Manchester Police were allowed to issue a dispersal order last Saturday (1st November) due to “recent incidents involving the antisocial use of fireworks by youths”. People targeted by the […]
Increase in train station security following knife attack
Train stations such as Salford Crescent and Manchester Piccadilly are due to have additional security following the travel secretary’s promise to increase safety measures following a train stabbing. Travel secretary Heidi Alexander has said the government will “review security arrangements” following the incident which left 11 people hospitalized on Saturday night. Alongside CCTV, staff presence and ticket gates, train stations are said to be taking additional security measures to ensure passenger […]
‘It just creeps up on you like a little ninja’ Manchester man encourages prostate health check as Movember starts
Photo: Flickr, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/ After finding his own prostate was enlarged, a man is advocating for awareness during Movember. Raj Bharath, 46, from Manchester was told to go for a blood test when he realised his energy levels felt lower than normal and his results said his Prostate Specific Antigen, which measures levels of protein in […]
Lights up on Christmas 2025: What’s happening in your local area
The start of November means Christmas time is just around the corner and for towns and cities across the North West the celebrations are starting to emerge. From Christmas light festivals, to markets full of cheerful delights and train rides to visit the big man there’s something for everyone in the lead up to the […]
Asian Media Awards 2025: A Night of Celebrating Asian Excellence in Manchester
On Friday evening, the UK’s brightest Asian-media talent gathered together as the Asian Media Awards 2025 (AMAs) took place in Deansgate, Manchester. Celebrating Asian representation, creativity and storytelling across journalism. With creatives appreciating television, radio and digital platforms. Hosted in partnership with the University of Salford, the event recognised the achievements of British-Asian professionals and […]