150 cannabis plants seized in early morning Withington police raid
Manchester South Neighbourhood Policing Team seized 150 cannabis plants following a warrant on Goldborne Avenue, Old Moat. Officers carried out the raid on the house on the 17th February following…
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…
Both Manchester clubs are leading the Women’s Super League table: will this be the season they both qualify for Europe?
If you’ve taken a look at the Women’s Super League table in the last two weeks, you’ll have noticed that both Manchester clubs are leading the pack. Manchester City have…
Salford’s Snooker Star: John Virgo’s famous connections and local memories
John Virgo, 79, passed away a week today, on January 5th 2026, in Spain after suffering from a ruptured aorta in the early hours of the morning. The snooker player…
81-year-old woman conned into buying £5,000 gift cards
An elderly woman from Greater Manchester was targeted into buying £5,000 gift cards from a man she believed was a well-known singer. The 81-year-old woman was first contacted on Facebook…
Premier League With Pride: The Manchester Supporter’s group bringing inclusivity to fandom.
“It’s important, people need to have a safe space amongst members of their own community.” Eric Najib established Rainbow Devils, Manchester United’s officially recognised LGBTQ+ supporters’ group, in 2019. Since…
“It has changed from what it used to be”, shoplifting and personal robbery drops in Stockport.
Retailers feel safer in Stockport, due to a decrease in shoplifting and theft. A press release from Greater Manchester police shows that personal theft has decreased by 34%, shoplifting by…
Salford City aim to make FA Cup tie against Manchester City “a lot closer”
Ex-Salford City winger, Jon Taylor, says his former clubs FA Cup fourth round tie could be “a lot closer” when they play Manchester City on Valentines Day. Karl Robinson’s side…
From Italy to Salford: How is the community reacting to Team GB’s performance
The Winter Olympics arrived, quietly taking over screens and the UK’s attention span. As we near the halfway point and a prediction for 7-9 medals, Britain’s fans continue to hope…
Ghanaian wins global impact award in Manchester
A Ghanaian entrepreneur in Manchester has won a global business award for her work to improve schools and infrastructure back in her home country. Veronica Safoa Owusu, the president of…