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Two-year-old snooker prodigy secures trick shot world records
A two-year-old snooker prodigy has secured multiple Guinness World Records by becoming the youngest person to perform two trick shots. Manchester toddler Jude Owens successfully executed a pool bank shot at two years and 302 days old on October 12…
Last bank in Chorlton faces closure after Nat West decides to close its doors
The last bank in Chorlton is set to close and ward councillors of the area are fighting the decision to close after it after anger from residents. Chorlton NatWest bank is due to close in May and residents of the area have expressed upset at the decision. Chorlton used…
Manchester City Council election results 2026 LIVE
With one ward – Miles Platting & Newton Heath – still awaiting a declared result, the results announced so far show a major breakthrough for the Green Party across Manchester. 18 wins for the Greens Six wins for Labour Six…
‘It’s not a female problem to fix. It’s a societal problem to fix ’: Lisa Pool on the difference between men’s and women’s sport
From the Olympics to FA Football, women thrive within the sporting world despite setbacks due to funding, underrepresentation, discrimination and lack of opportunity. Manchester Metropolitan University heard from a panel of experienced sports experts on Monday (2 March) to celebrate International…
Ricky Hatton’s former gym faces threat of closure due to potential developments
A community boxing club in Hyde could be forced to close, prompting residents to launch a petition to save a space they say is vital for young people. Hyde Boxing Club in Tameside has supported generations of local children and…
Climbing centre is amazing at bridging bouldering gender gap
Being within an active community has inspired people to turn to niche sports for a more enjoyable workout experience, one of those being indoor bouldering. Manchester has the most active population in the country with 82% of people within the…
March on International Women’s Day by feminists demanding change
International Women’s Day in Manchester saw a march take to the streets by feminists protesting against patriarchy. On Sunday (8 March) the protest began outside the Queen Victoria statue in Piccadilly Gardens with a round of speeches. The march was organised by the Feminist Coalition and Young Struggle Manchester, which…