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School pupils assembled at Copley Academy this afternoon for the 2022 Summer Cheer Fest.

A Glossopdale pupil is celebrating after being scouted to play for Warrington Wolves rugby team.

Former players of Manchester City ‘Old Boys’ football team will team up with the British Army next month in aid of Tameside hospital & The Christie specialist cancer centre.

A very difficult and competitive 113th season ended in splendid style with the Presentation Dinner, back after a three-year absence through Covid,  superbly hosted by Stockport County.

Belle Vue began their quest for Speedway’s newest title with a third place in the opening round of the Premiership Pairs at Peterborough on Monday night. 

Talks are taking place to create a lasting memorial in Tameside in celebration of the achievements of a local sporting legend.  

Active Tameside is in the running for an incredible Diversity & Inclusion award hat trick, as well as being shortlisted for a further two national ukactive Awards.

Manchester City staged a memorable comeback to clinch the Premier League title on the final day of the season.

It was a busy weekend in the GMCL despite Friday’s scheduled T20 games falling victim to the elements

I’m sure this won’t be the last time that I write or talk about Manchester City’s last match of the 2021/22 Premier League season.

Hyde United have confirmed ticket prices for the 2022/23 season.

Here are this weekend's fixtures in the Derbyshire and Cheshire Cricket League, weather permitting.

The Premier League title will be won on the final day of the season on Sunday….but will it be staying at the Etihad Stadium or heading to Anfield?

Touching on the taboo subjects that are often ignored by society, a group of amazing women runners have composed a women’s running podcast.

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Glossop North End have made a local 18-year-old's dream come true – by allowing him to become a groundsman for a day. 

Curzon Ashton manager Adam Lakeland has wasted no time in making changes to the squad ahead of next season.

A charity fundraiser is currently six days into a mammoth challenge in a bid to raise funds for the Brathay Trust.

Oldham RUFC will be hosting a charity event this Saturday (21st) for the MND organisation in memory of former player Julian Bebbington, who died of the disease in summer 2021.

Ashton United defender Michael Raynes has left the club, having made 31 appearances during his time at Hurst Cross.

Here are the fixtures taking place in the Greater Manchester Cricket League this weekend, weather permitting.

Cheshire County 1st XI Premier Division: Toft 214ao   Hyde 215-3

A closely contested battle at the National Speedway Stadium ended with a 48-42 victory, and three more league points, for the Belle Vue ‘ATPI’ Aces over King’s Lynn.

It’s absolutely brilliant that the Premier League season is going to the final hurdle with the title, top-four and relegation all to be resolved on what will truly be a Super Sunday.

Having captained the Under 18s to FA Cup glory in front of 67,000 fans at Old Trafford last week, Manchester United defender Rhys Bennett has sampled a taste of the big time and is hungry for more of the same.

Pupils at Fairfield High School for Girls beamed with pride when Olympic champion Georgia Taylor-Brown dropped into their school to open the new games area.

There was no Premier League action for Manchester United, giving fans a weekend off following the embarrassing defeat to Brighton.

Liverpool’s victory at Southampton on Tuesday night sets up a highly emotional and potentially dramatic last day of the season at the Etihad Stadium and Anfield.

A frustrating wait to find a suitable, new home has finally come to one end for Hollingworth Juniors Football Club.

Howzat for a new format? Primary School pupils have been taking part in a new version of cricket this afternoon.

A former Russell Scott Primary School pupil fulfilled a childhood dream last week by captaining Manchester United's Under 18s to the FA Youth Cup.

Stalybridge Celtic have appointed former Glossop North End boss Chris Willcock as the club's first team manager.

Here are the forthcoming fixtures taking place in the Greater Manchester Cricket League.

The season is now four weeks old, and the tables are beginning to settle down and give an initial indication as to which teams will be challenging for silverware and those who may already be concerned at the southern end of the tables. 

Stockport County have returned to the Football League following an 11 year exile.

Old Glossop Cricket Club is appealing to the local community to help generate funds towards a brand new, two-lane netting facility.

Mossley manager David Fish is putting plans in place for next season in the NPL West.

As part of the Jubilee celebrations, Dinting Cricket Club is set to be a hive of activity on Friday 3 June.

On Wednesday night, Rhys Bennett fulfilled his childhood dream by scoring in front of 67,000 people at Old Trafford whilst captaining Manchester United's Under 18s to FA Cup glory.

Mark Philip and Betfred's Peter Spencer are back with the latest preview and odds ahead of this weekend’s biggest fixtures.

Although the season has only just ended, Glossop North End secretary Dan Bates is putting plans in place to help the club flourish and deliver success.

Two huge games are taking place tonight, with Manchester City travelling to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, and Stockport County hosting Torquay United in the National League.

It might not seem like it at the moment, but the weather is set to improve towards the end of the week. If it does, here are the cricket fixtures scheduled to take place.

Ashton-u-Lyne Swimming Club held its first team gala for over 2 years last week, welcoming Radcliffe in the new look Junior League.

Belle Vue stormed to the top of the Premiership table as they trounced reigning league champions Peterborough 54-36 at their home East of England Arena circuit on Monday night.

City are odds on favourites to win the Premier League next season…and that was before the brilliant signing of arguably the world’s most feared striker Erling Haaland.

With the cricket season under way, one High Peak cricket club is looking to provide support off-field as well. 

Given the positive performance against Brentford I approached the penultimate Premier League fixture against Brighton feeling more optimistic than usual

Cheshire County 1st XI Premier Division: Nantwich 291-7    Hyde 204-7

There was cause for celebration at the Tameside Stadium earlier this month, as Curzon Ashton’s Women’s team were officially promoted to the North West Women’s Premier Division.

The curtain closed on Curzon Ashton’s sixth consecutive season in the National League North last weekend.

Despite a 5-3 defeat to Mancunian Unity in the League One Cup final last week, Hyde United Women’s Team have enjoyed a memorable campaign at the Project Solar Stadium and will be looking to further progress next season following a summer of rest and recruitment.

Just like my column last week, printing deadlines mean I can’t write this after Manchester City’s trip to Wolves on Wednesday evening.

Legendary Formula 1 driver and Dukinfield resident Tony Brooks has died aged 90, leaving behind an incredible legacy.

Another fine weekend saw the third round of matches in the 2022 campaign and with 10 wins for the 13 Club 1st XI’s in the area it was a successful one as well. 

Manchester City's Premier League title hopes improved at the weekend, but Stockport County's took a slight hit with a 3-0 defeat at Wrexham in the National League.

A vital 5-1 in Heat 15 from Brady Kurtz and Matej Žagar was enough to clinch the Belle Vue ‘ATPI’ Aces a consolation league point at Ipswich’s Foxhall Stadium on Thursday [May 5] night. 

Following Manchester City’s Champions League exit on Wednesday night, is the pressure mounting on Pep Guardiola with just one trophy up for grabs?

Liverpool have booked their place in the Champions League final….but will Manchester City do the same?

At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Belle Vue Trust, it was unanimously agreed that the sum of £500 would be sent to the British Red Cross. 

We're set for a dry weekend once again, and there's plenty of cricket to watch in the local area.

This weekend marks the final game of the season for Curzon Ashton - and there's plenty on the line for visitors Kettering Town.

Following the disappointment of relegation last season, there’s a renewed sense of optimism around Ashton Cricket Club this summer, as the first team look to bounce straight back and deliver success for the first time in many years.

Curzon Ashton manager Adam Lakeland says he can’t wait for the season to end following a disappointing run of form.

Stalybridge Celtic manager Simon Haworth has resigned  from his position with immediate effect, citing the club’s lack of direction and clarity moving forward amongst his reasons for doing so.

A large Bank Holiday crowd welcomed former Belle Vue No.1 Matej Žagar back to the National Speedway Stadium on Monday

ECB CCL Premier: Didsbury 229 ao, Hyde 232-3

There were celebrations galore at Ewen Fields last weekend, with Hyde United’s Under 14s winning the Bury League Cup and the Under 19s winning a league and cup double.

Manchester United played their final two home games of the season, picking up four points against Chelsea and Brentford. As the season winds down, Old Trafford bids farewell to some faithful servants. 

It’s the question everyone has been asking me all week after I presented Ronnie O’Sullivan with his record-equalling  seventh Betfred World Snooker Championship on Monday.

After eight seasons in the role and a memorable promotion in 2020, Josh Edwards is to step down as Glossop Rugby Club’s first team captain.

Three selfless youngsters are set to tackle a tag team triathlon in a bid to raise funds towards a holiday camp for their school friends.

Angels United FC has secured a new home thanks to the generosity of Mossley AFC.

Mossley Women avenged last weeks defeat by beating Ashton United 9-1 at Hurst Cross.

Here are this weekend's football fixtures.