Month: February 2026
Families face ‘nightmare’ of finding new places for relatives as Macclesfield care home to close
Residents at a care home in Macclesfield have been given just weeks to find alternative care due to understaffing and a ‘substantial remodel’. It is understood that the renovations of Riseley House Care Home, Cumberland Street, will take two years to complete, and residents are being moved out. Emma Morris’ 67-year-old mother, Margaret, has lived […]
“It would be great to have two gold medallists in the family”: Snowboarder Huw Nightingale gears up for second Winter Olympics
Bolton-born snowboarder Huw Nightingale has his sights set on a first Olympic medal, inspired by his gold-winning Paralympian cousin, Matt Rotherham.
Altricham gains important point after Morecambe wonder-goal
A 30-yard freekick from Morecambe’s Jack Nolan was cancelled out by a calm and collected finish from Ollie Crankshaw to ensure both sides left Moss Lane with a point. A cold night at the J. Davidson stadium prior to kick-off set the scene for a bitter contest, but neither side came into the game on […]
High-flying Rochdale eyeing promotion after convincing victory over Boreham Wood
Two goals from Emmanuel Dieseruvwe and a goal each from Devante Rodney and Ian Henderson secured a 4-1 victory over fourth placed Boreham Wood. The victory brings them two points clear at the top of the table. With two games in hand, promotion looks more and more likely for the Dale. The host began the […]