Day: 19 February 2026

“If someone goes out on rock without prior practice they’ll be stuffed”: How Indoor Climbing and Social Media Are Putting Outdoor Climbers at Risk

Outdoor rock climbing has always been a sport that come with serious risk.  A study by the National Library of Medicine stated that the number and severity of climbing injuries have increased in recent years, likely due to the growing popularity of this sport. A large reason for the growing popularity of the sport is the increase in indoor climbing centres.   Member of the Oldham Mountain […]

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    The Gorton & Denton By-Election Candidates

    The residents of Gorton and Denton will soon elect their next MP once they head to the polls on the 26 February. The race for the Gorton and Denton seat has heated up in the last 4 weeks after former labour MP Andrew Gywnne stepped down. The election will take place on Thursday February 26, […]

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      Inside the Manchester art cafe that is providing a hub for creativity

      Oop Stay art cafe opened last summer with aims of allowing people of all ages and interests to express their creative side, whilst enjoying a vast drinks menu. One of their main selling points being their speciality matcha imported from Japan. Activities include decorating iPhone cases, hair brushes, mirrors, jewellery boxes, or even your own […]

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