Day: 1 April 2026
Hundreds flock to new Oldham Market as shoppers hail ‘fresh start’ for town centre
Shoppers turned out in their hundreds to the new Oldham Market last weekend, with many describing the space as a “fresh start” for the town. Despite bleak weather, families, residents, and visitors began arriving early on Saturday, March 28, packing into the new £38m space at Spindles Shopping Centre for its official opening. The opening […]
The Manchester bookstore challenging social isolation and bringing the city’s residents together
On King Street, in the heart of Manchester’s bustling business district, one independent bookshop is working to combat loneliness and social isolation and building a community of like-minded readers. House of Books and Friends, an independent bookshop based on King Street, was founded in December 2022 as a space to bring people together over a […]
Salford City launch £1.40 tickets for Gillingham Clash to Commemorate City Centenary
Salford City have announced that tickets for their match against Gillingham will be sold for £1.40 to celebrate Salford’s 100th Year as a city. Salford play Gillingham at the Peninsula Stadium on Saturday the 11th of April as they continue their hunt for automatic promotion to EFL League One. The aim of the £1.40 tickets […]
Banksy exhibition opens in Manchester and raises money for The Christie
A new Banksy exhibition has opened in Manchester, raising money for The Christie Charity and showcasing artwork created by cancer patients in art classes at the hospital. ‘The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind’ features a collection of approximately 200 pieces by the famous street art icon. It includes iconic Banksy graffiti, photographs, video […]
Hub opens after final bank closure leaves Greater Manchester town without services
A new banking hub has opened in Urmston in response to the high street closures of all banks and building societies. The once busy high street in Urmston had branches of Nat West, Royal Bank of Scotland, TSB, Barclays and Santander to name a few. Over several years, each branch has closed leaving Urmston town […]
Skinner: Fixture schedule ‘a factor’ in derby defeat
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner raised concerns over fixture scheduling following his side’s derby defeat to Manchester City at Old Trafford. The two sides occupied the top two spots in the Barclays Women’s Super League ahead of the clash, but the contest proved one-sided as City took another step towards a first league title in […]