Manchester Super News

Will you be taking part in this year's event? More than 35,000 runners are expected to descend on Manchester this weekend as the city prepares for its annual marathon. Author - Sophie T Source | Manchester Marathon YouTube Participants from across the globe are set to take on the 26.2-mile route on Sunday, with this year’s race finishing outside the University of Manchester on Oxford Road, a new location for 2025. Organisers are advising both runners and spectators to plan ahead, as major roads in and around Trafford will be closed for much of the day. Public transport is also likely to be disrupted, with bus routes diverted and Metrolink services expected to be particularly busy. What’s the route? The course weaves through South Manchester, beginning outside Old Trafford football stadium before following Chester Road towards Sale and on to Altrincham. From there, runners loop back through Baguley and pass through Sale once more, before heading towards Chorlton, Whalley Range a...

Leigh Leopards have completed the signing of Tonga international Joe Ofahengaue  There will be a deal that runs until the end of the 2028 season. Author - Michael Haldsworth The 29-year-old prop, who has represented Queensland in State of Origin, joins on a three-and-a-half-year contract following his release from Parramatta Eels. Ofahengaue featured in the first six rounds of the NRL season before being granted an early departure. Born in New Zealand, he brings a decade of experience in Australia’s top flight, having previously turned out for Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers. A positive start to the season for Leigh. Can this signing further improve things? He arrives at a Leigh side that has firmly established itself in the Super League since promotion, reaching the play-offs in both of their top-flight seasons so far. The Leopards currently sit fifth on the ladder, with four wins from their opening seven matches. You can watch one of their recent matches in the video below....

The Slow Readers Club to mark Cavalcade anniversary with UK tour They are set to mark a major milestone with a special anniversary tour celebrating ten years since the release of Cavalcade. Author - Samson This was the breakthrough album that propelled them from local favourites to one of the UK’s most acclaimed indie acts. Forever in your debt is one of the most popular songs from the album Source | CDF Records Titled A Decade of Cavalcade, the tour will see the band perform the 2015 album in full, revisiting the brooding, emotionally charged sound that first captured listeners’ imaginations. It's both a nod to the past and a sign of how far they've come. And perhaps, where they’re heading next. The announcement comes off the back of a landmark year for the band. Their latest album, Out Of A Dream, debuted at Number 11 on the Official UK Albums Chart, their highest placing to date, and has fuelled further momentum across streaming platforms.  READ MORE: Music news from our...

The unveiling of plans for United's new stadium has been met with positivity in some areas.  Several matchgoing fans have voiced their displeasure at the announcement.  Author - Liam C Once building has started, it is expected to take five years to complete. This would mean that the 2030/2031 would probably be the last season to be played at Old Trafford if the project goes ahead.  The harshest critics of the plans have said that, at a time when Manchester United are having to make significant cutbacks, this feels massively inappropriate.  Other fans have been more concerned that more of the club's will soon be lost with a new stadium.  Click to read more about this recent announcement  What are United fans saying then? It is always difficult trying to represent the views of Man United fans on topics such as this one. There's inevitably going to be many different voices.  Olivia T, regular contributor for Manchester Super News and European Super ...

Manchester United fans have once again been urged to wear black to protest against the ownership of their club. This idea has come from a significant supporters group, the 1958, who have told fans to wear black when they attend Sunday's match against Arsenal at Old Trafford. Author - Olivia T A spokesperson for the ground said: “The club is slowly dying before our eyes, on and off the pitch, and the blame lies squarely at the current ownership model. The club is facing financial Armageddon. Debt is the road to ruin." In recent months, several cost-cutting and fundraising measures have been implemented following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS group completing a minority share purchase of 27.7% on February 20 of last year. These measures include the recent decision to set all ticket prices at £66, regardless of age, as well as two rounds of redundancies. Ruben Amorim took over from Ten Hag in October, but there has been no improvement in the team's performance. The latest...

Salford fans can now start looking forward to the rest of the Super League season The Red Devils have been given the green light to field a full-strength side against Leeds Rhinos on Saturday after the sustainability cap imposed by the Rugby Football League was lifted. Author - Michael Haldsworth Confirmation that a takeover of the club being formally approved by RFL Commercial will come as a huge relief to everyone associated with the club. In addition to their long-term future now being guaranteed, it means there will be no repeat of head coach Paul Rowley's farcical team selection against St Helens that saw them thrashed 82-0 in their first Super League fixture.  This 15 try victory was the heaviest winning margin in the league's history. From a Salford perspective, it represented a low moment in what has been a fairly successful era for the club.  Click here for more Super League news from Manchester Super News Party atmosphere expected for Salford’s first home game This...

A football legend and worldwide icon was remembered in Manchester Family, fans, and footballers from various generations came together to pay their final respects to Denis Law, the legendary Manchester United and Scotland player. Author - Sophie T Around 750 mourners attended his funeral to honor one of football's greatest icons. Additionally, over 1,000 fans gathered at Old Trafford to applaud as the funeral procession passed the stadium. The cortege made a stop at the Trinity statue, which features Law alongside Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best, before continuing on to Manchester Cathedral. RIP Denis Law www.youtube.com/live/t1kWISE... [image or embed] — European Super Football ( @superfootball.bsky.social ) 11 February 2025 at 17:44 Denis Law, the only Scotsman ever to be named the world's best player, passed away last month at the age of 84. Sir Kenny Dalglish, who shares the record with him at 30 goals, was among those paying their respects as Denis Law was honoured...

Here's some breaking news from the football world Manchester United's sporting director, Dan Ashworth, has left the club after just five months in the role. Author - Jamie P Sources close to the situation revealed that Ashworth was informed of the decision following United’s home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. He was seen walking through the press conference area alongside chief operating officer Collette Roche before heading to a meeting where his departure was confirmed. Ashworth officially joined United on 1 July, following a five-month gardening leave period after leaving Newcastle. It has been a challenging season for United. Erik ten Hag was sacked in October after a poor start , with just three wins in their opening nine Premier League games. The cost of parting ways with Ten Hag and his staff amounted to £10.4m while bringing in his replacement, Ruben Amorim, required an £11m release clause payment. EXCLUSIVE: Dan Ashworth leaves #MUFC after 5months as ...

Manchester United secured their spot in the FA Cup semi-final after a dramatic 4-3 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. You can watch the full match in the video below. Video from  Emirates FA Cup YouTube channel Before the game, everyone was talking about how strong Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool team was, but from the start, it was United who came out swinging with some serious attacking moves. Just 10 minutes in, Alejandro Garnacho took a shot that got deflected, Caoimhin Kelleher tried to save it, but it ended up right in the path of Scott McTominay. Old Trafford erupted.  Liverpool fought back hard , and just before halftime, they managed to sneak in a couple of goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah, putting them at half-time. The second half was tense, with both teams hunting for that next crucial goal. It wasn't until the home side made some attacking changes, thanks to Ten Hag's tactical moves, that the home side started to put some pressure. They final...

Operation Vulcan has repurposed and recycled over 300 tonnes of counterfeit items Operation Vulcan was implemented in November 2022 to crack down on the criminality in the area which has blighted the communities of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways for decades. This has exposed children to serious violence and subjecting honest business owners to extortion. The counterfeit shops are just the tip of the iceberg with many customers perceiving these bargains as a victimless crime. Unfortunately, these cash-only businesses have resulted in hundreds of thousands of pounds being funnelled into the criminal market, funding the drug trade, firearms, exploitation, and money laundering. Six months on, and police have shut down over 100 counterfeit shops. However the most asked question is: ‘Where does all this stuff go?’ A top priority for Operation Vulcan was to minimise waste and make sure the counterfeit items could be put to better use. Working with a specialist company, Lighthouse Security,...

The scary world of dating has changed in recent years. Many people choose now to download dating apps to try and meet no people. Is Tinder for millennials?  Research from YouGov has suggested that Tinder is most popular amongst millennials. Over 34% have a positive opinion of it. Further interesting insights point out that it is the 164th most popular digital service and the 57th most famous. We asked several people what they thought of it. Liam, a 28-year-old male from Oldham, said: "I don't mind it. It's increasingly becoming the way that people my age start new relationships." Sophie, a 29-year-old female from Rochdale, said she doesn't like it and prefers "to meet people the old-fashioned way."  Olivia T, a 29-year-old female living in Didsbury said: "I quite like meeting people online. It can be scary but isn't that because it's still relatively new?" Some further interesting research from YouGov brought up the following: Young...

Are you stuck at work but looking for a place to eat?  This article will explore some of the best places to go across Greater Manchester. Bundobust in Piccadilly Gardens Vegan and veggie food that is sure to warm you from the inside out – Bundobust is an amazing place to go for lunch.  There’s an express lunch menu of two dishes for £8.50, including the classic Bundo Chaat, a street snack of broken samosa pastry, and puffed rice, peas, onion, pomegranate, and tomato in tamarind chutney. Found on the edge of Piccadilly Gardens, the interiors are simple but cool. Northern Soul on Tib Street, Northern Quarter Northern Soul’s cheesy delights range from brie, feta, cheddar, and blue cheese – they do it all and stick it in a grilled sandwich. Extra sandwich fillers include pulled port, jalapenos, and onion chutney with sriracha glazed fries on the side – the best bit is, that they’re all under £10. This place is definitely worth a visit! What will you have on yours? Katsouris De...

A cocaine dealer from Weaste has been jailed after GMP's anti-gang cops in Salford caught him in a car with ketamine, before they went on to uncover the raft of class A, B, and C drugs he intended to sell. What happened then? Luke Oliver (28) became the latest to be rumbled by officers from our Operation Naseby disruption taskforce that has helped drive down shootings in the city by over 70% since its inception two years ago after 300 arrests, over 300 car seizures, nearly 130 house searches, and around 50kilos of drugs recovered. Manchester Crown Court heard how Oliver was spotted by patrols in Weaste in April in a vehicle linked to a cannabis dealer who the Op Naseby team had recently helped to jail. Officers stopped the black Volkswagen Golf and spotted cash and observed that Oliver – the sole occupant of the car – appeared nervous and looked as though he had taken drugs. During a subsequent search of the vehicle – under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act – they found fiv...

 The National Police Chiefs' Council and the College of Policing have set out a commitment from Chief Constables in England and Wales to improve levels of trust and confidence among Black communities. Read original story here -  Greater Manchester Police welcomes National Race Action Plan | Greater Manchester Police (gmp.police.uk) Chief Constable Stephen Watson said, "Policing in the UK is built on a foundation of trust and confidence allowing us to police our communities by consent. Our service must be, and must be seen to be, fair, free from discrimination and delivered with the highest level of professional standards. It is therefore important that GMP commit to delivering the Police Race Action Plan so that we can continue to improve how we protect Black communities. "We have taken many positive steps to reduce bias and the vast majority of our staff carry out their duties in a fair and non-discriminatory way. However, we know we have some way to go to ensure that ou...

After a dreadful two years of restricted travel, many people across Greater Manchester are now at the forefront of the new travel boom. Check out this interesting article from a local college. Many of their students are heavily involved in an exciting time for the industry. INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT DEGREE STUDENTS ARE PUTTING THEIR EDUCATION INTO PRACTICE (burycollege.ac.uk) Many International Tourism Management students at Bury College University Centre have begun to forge a path for themselves in the industry. Shannon Rimmer, 24, is currently in her third year and is already putting her education to good use. She has found full-time work at Hays Travel Agency alongside her studies. --- It's also worth exploring this interesting travel blog from Hays Travel Our Head of Retail, Paula, recently returned from an adventurous trip to America. ✈ She wrote us a wonderful blog, where she spoke of her travels across the country - visiting Las Vegas and Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Check ...

Several staff members at Bury College have recently successfully completed the Education and Training Foundation Mentoring Programme and received recognition for their efforts. The programme is aimed at Further Education practitioners who want to improve their professional and personal development by mentoring colleagues. They benefitted from 40 hours of online mentoring and completed a blended learning programme while supporting staff members in college. BURY COLLEGE STAFF RECOGNISED FOR COMPLETING MENTORING PROGRAMME The course has enhanced their mentoring skills and enabled them to access and share best practise with other Further Education providers nationally. They were also able to build professional networks and develop internal and external relationships. Andrea Plimmer, Assistant Director of Health and Social Care at Bury College, and who completed the Advanced Mentoring Programme, was delighted with how the course went: “The online sessions were inspiring and having the o...