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Local Event: Forever Manchester Comedy Night

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Fancy a night out that raises money for an ace local charity? Keep reading This looks like it will be a great local event. All the money raised will support community projects across Greater Manchester. On Wednesday 27th April, Forever Manchester will be hosting their Forever Funny Comedy Night at Manchester’s Frog and Bucket Comedy Club. The night will feature four great comedy acts and is the perfect opportunity for a staff night out, or a catch-up with friends, whilst supporting Forever Manchester. Following on from a previously sold-out Forever Funny event, this isn’t a night you want to miss! Key details Wednesday 27th April (6pm-10pm) Frog and Bucket Comedy Club 102 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LJ Tickets are priced at £15 and all profits from ticket sales will go to Forever Manchester to support community activity across Greater Manchester. Tickets can be purchased by heading to the Forever Manchester website. You can also find out who will be performing. Forever Funny Comedy ...
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Football | Stockport County lose against Leyton Orient on penalties

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Heartbreak for Stockport as Orient edge tense semi-final on penalties Stockport County’s hopes of reaching the League One play-off final were dashed in agonising fashion as they lost out to Leyton Orient in a dramatic penalty shootout at a packed and passionate Edgeley Park. Author - Mark Lee After a controversial and tightly contested first leg ended level, the return fixture proved just as tense. Neither side could find a winner over 120 minutes of breathless football, with Orient eventually holding their nerve from the spot. It was Ethan Galbraith who delivered the decisive blow, slotting home the winning penalty after Stockport’s Jack Diamond saw his effort saved and Ryan Rydel struck the post. The match began at a furious pace. The visitors struck early, silencing the home crowd just two and a half minutes in when Ollie O’Neill volleyed in at the near post following a deftly delivered free-kick from Galbraith. Orient looked the more composed side in the early exchanges, but St...
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Rugby League | Wigan Warriors 22 - 20 Warrington Wolves

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Wigan edged past Warrington in a Magic Weekend thriller Wigan Warriors reclaimed second place in Super League with a narrow but gripping 22-20 victory over Warrington Wolves in a pulsating Magic Weekend encounter at St James’ Park. Author - Amy W Jai Field opened the scoring with a trademark burst of pace before Bevan French added a second to give Wigan an early cushion. Jake Thewlis responded for Warrington with a well-finished try in the corner, keeping the contest finely poised. Rodrick Tai’s try shortly after the interval gave the Wire renewed hope, but further scores from Abbas Miski and Adam Keighran appeared to put Wigan in command. However, Joe Philbin powered over to set up a tense finish, and Thewlis crossed for his second late on to bring Warrington within touching distance. READ MORE | Rugby League match reports and more from across Greater Manchester  Stefan Ratchford’s missed conversion proved decisive, leaving Wigan to cling on in the closing stages for a win tha...
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Rugby League: Hull FC 12 - 36 Wigan Warriors

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Wigan Warriors climbed to second in the Super League. This was a composed and clinical victory over Hull FC at the KCOM Stadium. Author - Amy W The visitors made an immediate impact, opening the scoring within five minutes as Bevan French capitalised on a defensive lapse to claim his sixth league try of the season. Hull responded through Will Pryce, who cut inside smartly to reduce the deficit. Jai Field’s agile finish restored Wigan’s lead, and although Harvey Barron replied for the hosts, further scores from Junior Nsemba and Jake Wardle gave the Warriors a firm grip on the contest before the break. In the second half, Abbas Miski's acrobatic finish in the corner extended the advantage, before French added his second of the evening with a surging 80-metre run. Nsemba crossed again late on to complete a dominant team performance. READ MORE:  Meet our reporter that covers all things Wigan READ MORE: The last time these sides faced each other French’s opener came after he latch...
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