Manchester’s Velodrome will be ‘production line of success’ for UK cycling
Manchester’s National Cycling Centre is cultivating a ‘production line of success’ according to its Velodrome Manager.
Comment: Loyal Rochdale fans show FA Cup magic is alive and kicking
Despite being watched by an average crowd of just less than 3,500 this season, Rochdale fans have turned out in force as the club prepare to take on top-flight opposition for the first time in 10 years.
Manchester’s ‘vast’ hidden sex crime shame: Trafficking, forced marriage and FGM
The report – Tackling Hidden Crimes and Behaviours – published on January 14 by Manchester City Council states that the city is a ‘hotspot’ for unreported sex crimes such as female genital mutilation.
All Souls Church regeneration ‘can inspire others to reclaim forgotten hubs of community’
All Souls Church reopened last month following the completion of a £4.9million regeneration project to modernise the Grade II*-listed Victorian church.
Manchester HIV charity’s ‘positive radio’ racks up 2.5k listening hours
Manchester HIV charity George House Trust is celebrating the success of a groundbreaking positive-thinking radio station.
From Syria to Afghanistan: The aid workers who brave world’s darkest regions
Medair work in Syria, Haita and Afghanistan but visited Manchester this week. Mancunian Matters provide an inside view of the workings of the Christian values charity based out of Switzerland
Fan power: How FC United of Manchester could have collapsed without supporters
In a few short weeks FCUM, who have soared up the ranks of English football to the seventh tier, will celebrate their greatest achievement yet when they open their new £6million Broadhurst Park stadium in Moston.
Greater Manchester clubs queuing up for Northwest Football Awards honours
Premier League champions Manchester City’s six nominations is the most of any club, with Manuel Pellegrini and Yaya Toure contending for the manager and Premier League player awards respectively.
Legal Eagle: If police scrap cautions, is it goodbye to slaps on the wrist?
The government is planning to scrap the use of police cautions where those who commit minor offences are given a formal warning across England and Wales. The new scheme will replace the use of simple cautions and will be tougher than the current system, giving victims more say.
On the trot: Bolton hero Tony Kelly walks to raise money for charities including Hillsborough families
The club’s Community Ambassador will walk 50 miles from his Merseyside hometown of Huyton to the ground via Anfield, Goodison Park and the Trotters’ former home Burnden Park
Hunt for ‘scumbag’ Middleton vandals who damaged 150 vehicles in tyre-slashing spree
Police are continuing their hunt for car vandals who slashed the tyres of more than 150 cars in Middleton on Monday morning.