Month: February 2026
Kadeena Cox looking to ‘press on’ and break kilo World Record at the Commonwealth Games
Image Courtesy of BritishCycling YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=320&v=P3rGXVJLRfI&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.britishcycling.org.uk%2Fbritishtrackchampionships%2Farticle%2F20260219-british-track-championships-Lloyds-National-Track-C&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY Following success at the Lloyds National Track Championships last weekend, Kadeena Cox is ‘excited’ for the year ahead which will see her compete at the Commonwealth Games and World Championships On Friday, Kadeena took to the track for the C4-5 Time Trial. Her final time was 1:15.381 seconds, […]
Can Manchester and Liverpool host the 2040 Olympics?
The North of England is pushing to host the 2040 Olympics games, with Andy Burnham backing the proposal in a letter to culture secretary Lisa Nandy earlier this month. The proposal would see a UK games hosted outside of London for the first time, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan also pushing for the capital to […]
Voices of Ukraine echo through Manchester Central Library
As the war in Ukraine enters into its fifth year, Manchester central library commemorates the war through the Bridge of Sunflowers campaign, a new art exhibition depicting the experiences of war from the perspective of Ukrainian children. The exhibition is comprised of works made by young Ukrainian artists living in the city of Lviv alongside […]
Budget gaps loom over Salford council
By 2028, Salford council could face a reoccurring budget gap of around £19m. This is due to ‘significant and sustained financial pressure’. Particularly, because of increased demands for adult social care, children’s and SEND services. The Medium-Term Financial Plan sets out methods of combatting rising costs. This includes investing in ICT systems to make council […]
Manchester celebrates the arrival of The Brit Awards
Celebrations are beginning across Manchester to mark the arrival of The Brit Awards, which will take place on Saturday at The Co-op Live Arena. These include an arts trail across the Northern Quarter, intimate gigs with nominees and local musicians, and even a new name for the Deansgate train station. It marks the first time […]
New Macclesfield-based art group aims to ‘make a difference’
A recently formed art group in Macclesfield is hoping to boost the local community. Inspired by the Print Mill, a pre-pandemic creative space at The Old Sunday School Heritage Centre, The Print Block came together around six months ago. Lucie Fitzpatrick, one of the founding members, said: “We think there should be more art in […]
Crystal Lane-Wright’s golden return as Manchester hosts The Lloyds National Track Championships
Credit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFEQ1IvY2ec&t=412s Para-cyclist Crystal Lane-Wright celebrated a winning return after giving birth to a baby boy when she won gold at The Lloyds National Track Championships. Lane-Wright competed in the final of the Para-cycling Women’s Scratch race against familar competitors Rebecca Newark and Morgan Newberry. The outcome of the race proposed uncertainity, with the […]
Man arrested after carrying ‘offensive weapon’ into Manchester mosque
A man in his 40s was arrested after entering a Manchester mosque with an offensive weapon while people were praying during the holy month of Ramadan. At around 8.40pm on February 24, there were reports that two suspicious men had entered Manchester Central Mosque, on Upper Park Road, Victoria Park. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) attended […]
Hundreds run Media City Half Marathon 2026, highlighting community resilience
Despite forecasts of heavy rain, athletes, amateurs and audience alike from Salford and beyond made the second year of the Media City Half Marathon a success. With Mind in Salford as their official charity partner, this RunThrough UK event brought forth strong community spirit and personal determination. The 13.1-mile race saw hundreds of runners complete […]
