Year: 2025
”Human connection is art”: The Manchester ‘craftivist’ creating communities
Manchester’s streets have long been alive with colour, but few artists have captured the city’s pulse quite like Sam Edwards – better known in local circles by her whimsical alter ego Phoebe Foxtrot. Sam moves through her community with the same quiet magic that infuses her art. A self-described ‘gentle activist”, she stitches bold colour […]
Kneecap Live Review – Manchester Academy – 28/11/2025
Passionate, unapologetic chaos is a pretty accurate way to sum up the ethos of Irish rap trio Kneecap. Their rise to stardom had been exponential this year, and despite controversies and court cases, they’ve come out the other side unscathed and more fired up than ever. It really feels like they’re at the heart of […]
“It’s a massive accomplishment”: Salford University Rugby Union club raise over £2000 for the Movember charity.
November is a month dedicated towards Mens Mental Health and the rugby union team at the University of Salford have gone above and beyond to raise money for the cause with a 24 hour bike ride. The event, which took place on the University of Salford’s main campus, involved the society splitting off into four […]
Daily 7:00AM Manchester to London train is set to not pick up passengers.
A 7:00AM train arrives daily at Manchester Piccadilly station, travelling to London and as of 15th December, it will not collect any passengers. The service is by Avanti West Coast from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston. Under normal circumstances it’s a fast commuter/ business-traveler service, arriving in London just before 9:00AM. The decision made by […]
Salford charity is offering free school uniforms all year round to help young families
Store manager Susan Wallwork, 41, is helping tackle the cost of living crisis and help families in need by offering free school uniform items at her shop. Peace of Mind, a mental health charity, which is based in Irlams O’th Height has started a new initiative which is offering families free school uniform items all […]
Men’s Mental Health Month Round-Up: Salford students unite to raise funds and awareness
Men’s Mental Health Month at the University of Salford has once again proven the incredible power of student solidarity, with societies across campus stepping up to raise awareness and vital funds for men’s health. This year, multiple societies, including men’s football, rugby and cheer, have put their own creative spin on fundraising, coming together to […]
ADORED: Tributes paid as Stone Roses bassist and Manchester legend ‘Mani’ dies aged 63.
Tributes have continued pouring in overnight, following the death of Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield on Thursday, aged 63. His death comes almost 2 years to the day his wife, Imelda, passed in 2023 from bowel cancer. Kongus O’reilly – Today marks the second anniversary of my… | Facebook The Crumpsall […]
Sky Sports Halo scrapped after three days due to ‘sexist’ posts
After only three days of being a live TikTok account @skysportshalo has already been shut down, with all posts deleted due to ‘sexist’ and ‘patronising’ posts towards women and young girls. ‘Sky Sports lil sis’ as they claimed to be, posted multiple TikTok’s aimed towards a female audience, to be more inclusive and expand their […]
Charities and Students in Manchester Voice Fears Over New Asylum Reforms
A Greater Manchester charity say the government’s sweeping overhaul of the UK asylum system could increase hardship and uncertainty for people rebuilding their lives in the region. On Monday 17 November, the government announced reforms to the asylum system which aims to reduce arrival and increase removals from the UK. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described […]
Quayside Christmas Makers Market Celebrates Creativity, Community and the Magic of Making
The Quayside Christmas Makers Market returned this weekend, transforming the space into a warm hub of creativity and festive spirit. Independent makers filled the market with handmade gifts, glowing lights and the comforting sound of Christmas music, creating an atmosphere that welcomed visitors from the moment they stepped inside. That welcoming feeling was exactly what […]