School’s back in session: Waterloo Road returns for a new series
(BBC Studios) Waterloo Road returns tonight at 9pm on BBC One for its 16th season, with brand new teachers and a promise of the usual day-in-the-life drama of both the…
Today is the autumn equinox – but what is it?
Today marks one of only two points in the year when the day and night are nearly the exact same length. Instead of the sun rising above or below the…
Freshers speak out on Student Loneliness in Manchester
Starting university should be exciting but many Manchester students say the first weeks can feel isolating. A recent survey by the charity Students Minds found that 37% of students has…
Sunderland’s road back to the Premier League: ‘Sometimes you just know’
Sunderland’s season ended in high drama, but this seemingly miraculous conclusion was the culmination of a process long in development. This said, the final two games of 2024-2025 were loaded…
School run by ex-pro footballers to coach children and prevent them joining gangs
A North West alternative school run by ex-professional footballers is helping its students avoid gang culture and thrive in mainstream education. A&K Football Education, an alternative provision school in the…
Salford man creates first Weaste Pride event from garden
Picture of Ian Carberry. Taken by Ian Carberry. A Salford man who launched a Pride event from his back garden has taken the celebration into his local community after resounding…
The Price of Success: Manchester City’s Trophy Fatigue Problem
Despite finishing this season trophyless, Pep Guardiola has lead Manchester City to lift multiple trophies in the many seasons he’s managed them. Their fans have enjoyed their success both at…
Defying science, teething periods and Eddie Jones: How Rob du Preez broke Premiership appearance record
It was seven minutes into Sale Sharks’ 38-0 hammering of Bristol when, as Rob du Preez lined up a conversion, a graphic showed he’d made history. 64 consecutive starts in…
The Filipino Rugby Revolution: Marcus Smith Sparks a New Era
Filipino-born England Rugby star Marcus Smith’s rise to the top is inspiring the next generation in the Philippines to follow in his footsteps. In the nation he, his brothers and…
Haunted highways and ghostly apparitions: How Bolton got its reputation for ‘most haunted town’
As I bimbled through Bolton, teeth chattering for coffee and inspiration, I immediately felt something strongly. Under the stark blue skies of the recent heatwave, I came to realise just…