Coachless Sale Harrier Law disappointed with Sainsbury’s British Championships bronze
Kirsty Law admits finding herself a coach is top of her to-do list after coming away from the Sainsbury’s British Championships with bronze in the discus final.
Manchester Jewish group join protest at Birmingham Israeli weapons factory
A Manchester-based Jewish group has declared its support for ‘Block the Factory’ – a national demonstration taking place today at an Israeli weapons factory in Birmingham.
‘Irish’ charm: Macclesfield breeder speechless as Dublin wins Crufts reserve dog title
Dorothy Brooks, a Kennel Club assured breeder, saw Swedish owner, Anette Dyren and Dublin, come second after claiming the prestigious Best of Breed and best Gundog overall at the world-famous dog show in the West Midlands.
The mutt’s doo-dahs: £20k kennel will have you begging to be sent to the ‘doghouse’
Mancunians voice their opinion on Samsung’s new £20,000 Dream Doghouse, unveiled this week at Crufts 2015.
Wilmslow’s badminton star Nottingham gutted after All England Open exit
Nottingham and men’s doubles partner Harley Towler fought valiantly but went down 21-11, 21-18 to Chinese duo Fu Haifeng and Zhang Nan in round one of the main draw at the Barclaycard Arena on Wednesday.
Manchester named world’s 14th most sustainable city ‘thanks to grassroots groups’
Manchester has been named the world’s 14th most sustainable city and community groups are the driving force behind it, according to an environmental campaigner.
Grassroots football investment: See where Manchester ranks in England
Investment into grassroots football in Manchester since 2000 has seen it receive 30 fewer grants than Leicester, according to new figures released by the Football Foundation.
‘Galvanised’ Bolton need to find killer instinct, says Lennon
Neil Lennon believes Bolton can build momentum upon their win over Birmingham City at the weekend if they develop a lethal touch in front of goal
Precarious existence of Palestinians symbolised by ‘floating village’ in Manchester art exhibition
A floating ‘village’ of boxes will be just one of two major art installations depicting those affected by the Gaza conflict in Manchester this weekend.
Andy Burnham MP warns HS2 ‘industrial monstrosity’ could destroy precious green space around Wigan
Burnham organised face-to-face talks with the head of HS2 rail network plan David Higgins, in an attempt to prevent construction of a major depot that would affect residents living around Lowton and Golborne
HS2 latest: Osborne and Cameron reveal dream of ‘Northern Powerhouse’… with Manchester at the centre
Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne stopped by Manchester Victoria train station and the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) following the announcement of a proposed HS3 high-speed railway line to connect northern cities from Liverpool to Hull.