Lent: comparing belief, fasting and purpose.
Ramadan and lent are two vital events within Christianity and Islam. Although these two important religious calendar events belong to two different faiths they sometimes coincide, providing an unusual period of time where millions of people are engaged in fasting, contemplation and spiritual development. Whilst there are similarities between these events there are also points […]
Young woman rejects terminal cancer prognosis and launches fundraiser for treatment abroad
A 22-year-old woman from Manchester who was recently diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer has rejected her terminal prognosis and started fundraising for experimental treatment in Germany. Kayley Boda was first diagnosed with a moderately aggressive form of cancer, Stage 3a mucinous adenocarcinoma, in her lower right lung in August 2025. She underwent a lobectomy last […]
Salford Duck Race Battles ‘Apocalyptic Rain’
On 3 April at Salford Quays, hundreds of people gathered to watch the annual Salford Duck Race, which raises money for children’s healthcare. The event is organised by MedEquip4Kids, a Manchester-based charity which improves the health of babies and children all over the UK by providing hospitals with equipment that the NHS cannot afford to […]
Manchester woman sets up running club for asylum seekers
A Manchester woman has set up a running club for asylum seekers to help them manage ‘severe and complex trauma’. Jane Dennison founded the MileShyClub in 2017 to support people who didn’t exercise regularly and has recently launched a group to support people in migrant hotels. The organisation now operates in four Manchester boroughs, with […]
Manchester Marathon runner nears 84 marathons in 84 days after successful race
A man who ran the Manchester Marathon is one step closer to completing 84 marathons in 84 days. Rob Stones, from Liverpool, is completing the ‘Beyond 84’ challenge to raise money and awareness for a baby bereavement charity in Liverpool. The Honeysuckle Bereavement service at Liverpool Women’s Hospital provide care and support for women and […]
How To See The Lyrid Meteor Shower in Manchester Tonight
Tonight is the Lyrid Meteor Shower, visible all over the world, but strongest in the Northern Hemisphere. In Manchester, the Lyrid Meteor Shower will peak late this evening and into the early hours of Thursday morning. The Meteor Shower will be even more visible than usual tonight due to a Waxing Crescent moon, and stargazers […]
LIVE: Salford take on Chester in Varsity Archery from 11.30
Our reporter Ella Holmes is at Salford Sports Hall with live updates on the Varsity Archery competition between Salford and Chester. Follow along for all the action….
Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts as profits fall
Europe’s largest carmaker, Volkswagen, is pushing ahead with plans to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 after profits fell sharply, underlining ongoing pressure on the group. The company said post-tax profits dropped by 44% to €6.9 billion in 2025, reflecting intensifying challenges across key markets and rising costs linked to industry transformation. VW’s Chief […]
Manchester youth charity calls for greater alcohol prevention
A Manchester youth charity is calling for greater alcohol prevention after data revealed a rise in alcohol consumption in young people. Despite the decline in young people’s alcohol use nationally, alcohol consumption has increased from 55 per cent in 2022 to 81 per cent in 2023 in Greater Manchester. According to data from GM Trends, seven of the […]
Hundreds flock to new Oldham Market as shoppers hail ‘fresh start’ for town centre
Shoppers turned out in their hundreds to the new Oldham Market last weekend, with many describing the space as a “fresh start” for the town. Despite bleak weather, families, residents, and visitors began arriving early on Saturday, March 28, packing into the new £38m space at Spindles Shopping Centre for its official opening. The opening […]