“Moving to England was the best thing I could’ve done”: Sale Sharks’ ‘try-scoring sensation’ Rhona Lloyd on her return to Premiership Women’s Rugby
Scotland international Rhona Lloyd sits second in the PWR try-scoring standings in her first season back in England after a four-year spell with Stade Bordelais in France. Photo courtesy of…
North suffers from £450m ‘culture chasm’, study finds
A study has revealed that London receives twice as much culture funding compared to the North. In a State of the North report, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)…
Man dies in Oldham horror crash as police appeal for witnesses
A man has died following a serious three-vehicle collision on Broadway in Royton, prompting an urgent appeal for information from police. Emergency services were called to the scene near Elk…
St Patrick’s Day in Manchester celebrates Irish migration and heritage
Manchester’s streets turn green, white, and gold each March as crowds gather to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. But beyond the spectacle, the day reflects something deeper, centuries of Irish migration…
Manchester’s St Patrick’s Day Parade marches on despite the rain
Manchester’s St Patrick’s Day Parade brought thousands of people out onto the streets to celebrate on Sunday afternoon, despite the downpours dampening the event. The annual parade started at the…
‘Alcohol in the Bowl Initiative:’ A Review
For the first time since 1984, football fans across the UK have been permitted to enjoy an alcoholic beverage whilst watching the game as part of a two-year trial. Is…
Stockport raid uncovers illicit tobacco and cash, arrests two in major GMP crackdown
A joint police operation in the Brinnington area of Stockport has uncovered illicit tobacco and nearly £40k in cash, resulting in two arrests for suspected money laundering. Officers from Greater…
GMFRS receives ‘outstanding’ rating for fire prevention and values and culture
The Greater Manchester Fire Service has received an ‘outstanding’ in multiple areas for the first time. After an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services…
Mix-up results in protest outside Coronation Street legend’s former home.
Image Credit- Wikimedia Commons A protest has taken place outside of a £1.5 million mansion in Heywood, Greater Manchester. This follows the spreading of false rumours, suggesting that the site…