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New BBC documentary to explore historical child abuse in English football

The BBC has commissioned a new documentary exploring the topic of historical child abuse in football across Manchester, Newcastle, Crewe and Southampton.

Written by The Manc

Classic Football Shirts: The Manchester-brand revolutionising the sports fashion industry

Classic Football Shirts owns the most diverse, exciting and prestigious collections of sports jerseys available anywhere in the city - offering people the chance to get their hands on special strips from years gone by.

Written by Daisy Bradbury

Manchester City say goodbye to club legend David Silva

After ten years at the club, Manchester City legend David Silva will depart the blues at the end of season, having won eleven major trophies and making over 400 appearances in all competitions.

Written by Kate Jackson

Manchester United return to action in the Premier League

Manchester City cruised to an easy win against Arsenal on Wednesday night but will Manchester United be able to take maximum points in crucial match against Spurs?

Written by Kate Jackson

The story of the first football team in Manchester: Hulme Athenaeum

The true tale of the first football team in Manchester remained hidden until six years ago.

Written by The Manc

The Premier League returns tonight in Manchester and everything is different

All remaining fixtures will be played behind closed doors, with no fans in attendance, and teams will be allowed to make five substitutions rather than the usual three.

Written by Kate Jackson

Government rejects Marcus Rashford’s proposal to extend free school meals over the summer holidays

The Government has announced that it will not continue the free school meals scheme over the summer holidays.

Written by Kate Jackson

How have Manchester United’s players rated so far this season?

In preparation for the long-awaited return the Premier League, here’s an overview of Man United’s season so far and where they find themselves when play resumes.

Written by Kate Jackson

First steps taken towards a Premier League return as non-contact training begins

Pitch inspections, time limits and even virtual supporters may be part of top-tier football soon.

Written by The Manc

Manchester police ‘fearful’ of crowd trouble if football season restarts

GMP's senior officer believes some fixtures could attract crowds, despite being played behind closed doors.

Written by The Manc

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The woman who leaves ‘random acts of crochet kindness’ to make the people of Salford smile

Written by Emily Sergeant
The Manchester Herald: How the city’s first radical newspaper was silenced, shut down and smashed to pieces

Written by The Manc
The land of the ‘pie-eaters’: Why is Wigan obsessed with pies?

Written by The Manc
Manchester student starts ‘side hustle’ selling houseplants to help improve peoples’ mental health

Written by Emily Sergeant
Manchester by Night: The legacy of Night & Day Cafe

Written by The Manc
Manchester’s prisoners reveal what life is like behind bars during a pandemic

Written by The Manc