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Bury FC set to be blocked from making their return to the Football League
Bury FC’s efforts to rejoin the football pyramid have reportedly proven unsuccessful, in the latest blow to the club. The application to join the North West Counties League was made at the end of last month, but Kieran Maguire, football finance expert, posted last night that this was likely to fail. On Twitter, Maguire said: […]
‘Girls, you’ve got to look good, let’s face it’ – Misogyny in Manchester’s music scene
A Manchester-based female musician has recounted her experiences of misogyny in the city whilst trying to enter the industry. This follows a recent hearing in parliament, where the issues such as safety at gigs, maternity and unequal beauty standards were addressed, amongst other topics. Adelaide Taylor, 22, is a musician who has just recently gone […]
Great Britain set for World Baseball Classic – with only two British players
Great Britain have named their 30-man roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, with only two players coming from the isles. The news was followed by an announcement that the senior team, along with women’s softball, is to receive increased funding from UK Sport. In preparation for the Paris Olympics in 2024, the national baseball […]
Manchester BJP supporters hold protests against BBC
The BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) UK has held protests and mass gatherings all over the UK against The BBC. The protests took place in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, and London on Monday. BJP UK has taken legal action against the BBC for their recent documentary on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Supporters of the BJP have also lodged a complaint against the BBC. […]
The Bury group using the power of music to tackle dementia
A volunteer group in Bury has turned to the use of music to help people living with dementia across the area. Dignifying Dementia, first established in 2018, organises two group sessions every week, crafted to ease the struggles of coping with the disease. John Pearcey, one of the minds behind the group and a part […]
Altrincham 1-2 Bromley Match Report: The Robins Slump To Fourth League Defeat in a Row
The Robins slipped to a fourth league defeat in a row after failing to deal with two quick-fire set-piece goals in the first half. Two early goals in the first half just minutes apart was enough for the away side to pick up the win, despite the second-half fightback from Altrincham. Before Bromley took the […]
Cultural Impact Survey Reveals Huge Drop In Manchester Footfall
Manchester’s Cultural Impact Survey from 2021/22 was released yesterday with a number of key figures being revealed, particularly the impact of covid restrictions on the city. In a meeting at Manchester City Council yesterday, the survey was released which has highlighted a massive drop in numbers to the city’s cultural sector In a survey of […]
Altrincham Town Hall’s future uncertain ahead of Trafford Council proposals
An ePetition signed by more than 1700 people has divided the Altrincham community over the future of their historic Town Hall.
City’s Calciopoli? How the Premier League’s biggest potential scandal could be defined by Italy’s past
It’s been branded as an unprecedented moment in the history of the Premier League. It’s highlighted the systemic problems in football that have been running rampant for years, potentially decades. It’s set the tongues wagging of fans across the country, and much further afield. Manchester City have been charged with at least 100 breaches of […]
MP Rebecca Long-Bailey calls out ‘devastating’ effect of energy prices in Salford amidst record BP profits
Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey is leading calls to put an end to “rampant profiteering” and “freeze energy bills” in a broadside against the government following huge profits announced by oil giant BP. The British-headquartered firm revealed profits of $27.7 billion and follows huge numbers announced by Shell recently. The shaky supply of energy […]