Year: 2026

CorpAcq Stadium, where Salford RLFC play their home matches. - pic vs Hull FC (Credit: Jacob Ramsbottom)

Salford RLFC’s preparation for Championship clash against Widnes Vikings.

Salford RLFC coach, Dave Hewitt, spoke to the press, about how his plan to build on the performance his side showed in the second half against Sheffield Eagles.  “We always concentrate on ourselves, concentrate on the performances, performances have been building. “Had a little hiccup first 40 minutes at Sheffield in terms of standards not […]

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    “Manchester has always been kind to us”: Comeback band iC1s to headline Deaf Institute after a decade apart

    A comeback band will headline Manchester’s Deaf Institute after a decade apart. The London-based band iC1s will return to Manchester to perform their debut album after they first performed there 13 years ago. The five-piece is made up of Daniel Coburn (vocals), Jesse James (guitars), John Campbell (guitars), Jacob Osman (bass), and Andy Faulkner (drums). […]

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      National-level basketball player opens up on the impact of injury setbacks

      An under 18 national level basketball player opens up about the challenges in the sport and the dedication and resilience needed to reach the highest level. Calum Hegarty was drawn towards Basketball through the NBA and the BBL at 13. His friend Ben Rees inspired Calum to pick up the sport himself after watching Ben […]

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        Weighing up the Risks and Rewards of Children in Combat Sports

        Greater Manchester hosts hundreds of fighting gyms for children, from Kickboxing to Taekwondo to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For some, combat sports are viewed as character-building and helpful for children. However, questions have been raised around children’s involvement in fighting and combat sports. This questioning around the subject saw a dramatic increase in early June 2024 after […]

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          Fairgame Conference spotlights Manchester football innovation. 

          The National Football Museum in Manchester hosted and took centre stage at this year’s Fairgame Conference  This year, multiple organisations stood together to bring key voices to the major problems surrounding the beautiful game, with a focus on innovation, collaboration and shaping the future for generations to come. The event always promises a program of networking, communications and global […]

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            Body dysmorphia in Manchester’s dance scene 

            it’s well known that dancing as a hobby has many health benefits. It helps with your mental and physical health. People who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s use dance to help them with their posture or use it as a form of physical therapy.   Additionally, doing dance can help your cognitive function as well as train your body to become stronger. Dancing can help someone […]

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              Bury FC revival: Back to Back Promotions for The Shakers!

              Optimism has started to build around Gigg Lane as they were rewarded another promotion in the recent season. There has been increased fan engagement within the Bury community and a clear long-term vision has been set. These factors have contributed to the club’s revival. Bury FC has experience a steady rise in support from young […]

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                Oldham Sixth Form College raise 5 thousand for brain tumour research

                From the morning of the 26th until the next morning on the 27th March, Oldham Sixth Form College held their 13th annual Olympathon rasing thousands for charity. Oldham Sixth Form College sports centre – credit – google maps The Olympathon is a charity event which started in 2012. It is organised by level 3 extended […]

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                  Stockport’s, Leon Bruce, wins AFSO English title

                  Leon Bruce, from Stockport, competed for the AFSO English boxing title on the 25th April in a 5×2-minute rounds main event. The fight was against a familiar opponent in Aaron Gibson who was the champion. The two of them had prior history as Aaron had beaten Leon beforehand. But this time, it was Leon Bruce […]

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                    The Growth of Representation in Women in Grassroots Football

                    Words: James Whitbread Women’s football has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, but perhaps the biggest success rate has been at Grassroots level. Across England, more women and girls than ever before are playing football, joining local clubs and becoming involved in the sport through coaching and refereeing. What was once viewed as a male-dominated […]

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