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The Magic of Macclesfield: Rob Smethurst on taking The Silkmen from ruin to Round Four
Ahead of Macclesfield’s mammoth Monday night FA Cup tie against Brentford, owner Rob Smethurst reflects on his club’s dramatic defeat of holders Crystal Palace, and how an impulse purchase helped him turn his life around. “I just couldn’t contain myself.” To the naked eye, Rob Smethurst taking over Macclesfield could have spelled disaster. A club […]
Fees for university courses in Greater Manchester could soon cost over £10,000
The UK’s Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has announced that tuition fees will increase in line with inflation in England from next year. The white paper was brought to Parliament, yesterday (20th October). But what is a white paper? It’s a proposal of policies set out by the government in Parliament they wish to implement. The […]
Dobbies announces closures to UK locations, including Altrincham.
Popular garden centre Dobbies has announced the closure to 17 locations across the UK – including in Altrincham. Dobbies confirmed that 465 jobs will be impacted by the decision. The cuts come amid reports of the company reporting a £130 million loss. “I started here when I was 15, and I never left. The manager’s […]
Elite men’s tennis returns to Manchester’s AO Arena as Davis Cup group draw is announced
Credits: https://www.lta.org.uk/495135/siteassets/news/2024/march/2023-davis-cup-team-manchester.jpg?w=1920 The world’s best men’s tennis players will be on show in Manchester in September as the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage return. The draw for the final 16 group stage which took place in London yesterday, sees Great Britain face Argentina, Canada and Finland. Leon Smith, Captain of Team GB said: “We were […]
REVIEW: The Chemical Brothers at AO Arena
Arena shows are expensive, most of the time they fall into two camps. £50 to see the latest pop act that’s had a hit by singing the same as everyone else in the last five years about whatever Capital FM is churning out or a well established act that has become big because they are […]
How online plays and interactive English lessons are breathing confidence into Palestinian children
Motivated by the confidence and empowerment it has provided for children, British charity ‘The Hands Up Project’ continues to provide unique support and activities to help Palestinian children learn English. The charity provides a number of programmes for children, such as online drama performances called ‘remote theatre’ and link ups with English speaking volunteers. Founder […]
Mastermind behind Minehead Metalheads opens workshop to aspiring craftspeople across Somerset
The genius behind Minehead’s ‘Metalheads Trail’ has opened his workshop doors to support and train prospective metalworkers in Somerset. Steven Heard, a self-taught welder who began creating metal figures out of his back garden over the COVID lockdown, is now offering a four-day course during which participants can create their own Metalhead. The ex-carpenter is […]
Why are retail giants closing down outlets across the UK?
The closure of physical stores by retail giants has led to job losses and reduced footfall in town centres, with many businesses struggling to stay afloat. Sainsbury’s Argos outlet based in Salford is the newest addition to the list. This sudden decision by the company will put the jobs of at least 1,400 people at […]
Who are Manchester United’s potential new owners?
Manchester United have been owned by the Glazer family since 2005, but in recent weeks have indicated a willingness to sell the club. The controversial owners have not fully committed to a sale, but they have begun a process to sound out potential buyers should they choose to sell. Whilst many fans are keen to […]