Manchester City academy graduate James Trafford ‘is a special keeper’
Burnley manager Scott Parker explained James Trafford’s confidence and boundless potential following his recent heroics against Sunderland. The Manchester City academy graduate recently saved two penalties in the final 10…
Hotel staff trained to spot signs of child exploitation in GMP operation
Hoteliers across Greater Manchester have been trained to spot the signs of child exploitation as part of a new police initiative. Plain clothes officers and volunteers, posing as suspects and…
Manchester Basketball’s latest signing Hailed as a Hometown Hero.
During a game in February 2024 Zak Irvin was inducted into the Hamilton Count Basketball hall of fame surrounded by family. (From left) Lee Meriwether (grandfather), Carol Meriwether (grandmother), Marcia…
Clean Air Zone charges scrapped for Greater Manchester
The government have confirmed that there will be no clean air charges in place for Greater Manchester. The Clean Air Zone was originally introduced over three years ago, however it…
“This club is everything to me”: Four years of Alex Sanderson as Sale Sharks boss
When Steve Borthwick announced his 2025 Six Nations squad and included seven – soon to be eight – Sale Sharks players, many associated with the club saw it as a…
Manchester Basketball to be bolstered by new American Zak Irvin.
Manchester Basketball have secured the services of ex-University of Michigan guard/forward Zak Irvin in their bid to push for a high championship seeding in their inaugural season. The 6 foot…
Meet Stockport’s oldest chorister who claims singing is the key to health and a happy life
Stockport’s oldest chorister has spoken out about the benefits that singing has on health and relationships as he celebrates his 55th year as a member. Eddie Allot, 85, a former…
Amber weather warning issued for Greater Manchester ahead of Storm Éowyn
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for wind, snow and rain across Greater Manchester ahead of Storm Éowyn. The storm is expected to hit the UK from Thursday…
Dancing around trees and banging drums – The centuries-old wassailing tradition brought to Salford
A centuries-old tradition which awakens the fruit trees and scares away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest, has taken place in Salford this week. On Sunday, (January 19) Salford…
Daughter of WWII hero pays tribute to ‘incredibly loved’ man who cherished family and service
A Salford-born World War Two Veteran has died at the age of 99, after dedicating his life to service, charity and his family. Joe Thomas, who joined the Royal Navy…