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Curzon Ashton suffered a setback in their quest to finish in a National League North play-off position on Tuesday after a 3-0 defeat at home to Spennymoor Town. 

Hadfield St Andrew’s Cricket Club are the first of the area’s cricket clubs to start their 2025 season.

Following the conclusion of the derby on Sunday, I was stuck thinking about what I’d actually write about the game. 

Another Manchester Derby has come and gone. One that will likely not be remembered, following a scoreless draw, epitomising what’s been a failure of a season for both sides given their standards. 

For the first time this season, Droylsden have suffered successive defeats, losing 2-0 to Maine Road on Saturday following last week’s loss to Atherton.

Saturday saw a last minute goal by Louis White maintain Ashton’s play off push in Nottinghamshire after a second half which could have swung either way. 

Glossop rounded off their 2024/25 North West Counties Premier League away games with a convincing 2-0 win at relegation bound Squires Gate, on a beautiful spring afternoon in the Blackpool sunshine, thanks to goals from Lew Reilly and Lee Rick.

Oldham RUFC’s season came to a close on Saturday as mid table Leigh were the visitors. 

A man who allegedly slapped Jack Grealish at the end of Sunday’s Manchester derby has been charged with assault.

The first pétanque piste in the High Peak is open for business following a £16,000 grant from Tarmac’s Landfill Communities Fund.

Another starlet has rolled off the Hyde Cricket Club conveyor belt with 16-year-old Rian Maisuria signing for the Lancashire Boys' Academy.

Diving star Anthony Harding began the World Aquatics Diving World Cup season with a 3rd place finish in Guadalajara, Mexico.

A goal line clearance in stoppage time ensured Curzon Ashton leapt back into the National League North play-offs with a 1-0 home win against Warrington Town.

The date for Stalybridge Celtic's Cheshire Senior Cup Final clash with Runcorn Linnets has been confirmed as Tuesday, May 6.

Andy Robertson, who won bronze at last month’s European Championships, recently visited Broadbent Fold Primary School in Dukinfield. 

A Glossop mum of two will soon have the accolade of running in all six of the world’s major marathons. 

Curzon Ashton moved back into the National League North play-offs on Tuesday after a 3-2 win away to Needham Market. 

Droylsden followed up Saturday’s 2-2 draw with a visit to promotion rivals Atherton, knowing that three points would secure them a home tie in the play-off semi-finals, however, they were beaten by the league leaders in a 2-0 defeat.

United returned from the international break with a trip to the City Ground, losing 1-0 to keep the Reds in 13th. 

After my week on holiday last week, I’m back writing the City Watch column, and what a week it is to return. 

Stalybridge Celtic kept their NPL West play-off hopes alive on Saturday with a 2-1 win at home to promotion chasing rivals Chasetown. 

The play-offs look to be beyond Hyde United this season despite battling to a 2-1 win in typically blustery conditions at Whitby Town. 

Ashton United celebrated ‘Willow Wood Day’ in style on Saturday, with a 5-1 thrashing of Hebburn Town at Hurst Cross to strengthen their grip on a NPL Premier play-off place. 

On Friday night in front of a record local crowd of nearly 700, Glossop North End Community Club’s 1st team claimed its first “Open Age” silverware in dramatic fashion.

Saturday night saw Black Flash Promotions’ latest boxing event - Manchester Mayhem: The Takeover - take place at Middleton Arena. 

This weekend sees Black Flash Promotions bring you their latest boxing event- Manchester Mayhem: The Takeover. 

Stalybridge Celtic made it through to the Cheshire Senior Cup final on Tuesday after a 1-0 win away to National League North side Warrington Town. 

A hat trick from home winger Alex Hurst saw the hosts home after Ashton had looked comfortable for most of the first half at the F.Ball Community Stadium on Saturday.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have continued their mission to overhaul Manchester United’s finances by announcing that the club would be increasing season ticket prices by around 5%, an average of £2.50 per game.

International breaks are always a worry. Will players return injury free and will their time playing for their country affect their general well-being? The first game back after an international break can be difficult.

Glossop were on the wrong side of an entertaining seven-goal game on Saturday, succumbing to a 5-2 home defeat to a rampant mid-table AFC Liverpool side.

It looked like it was going to be a torrid afternoon for the Hillmen, as MV quickly racked up three unanswered tries to storm in front at 21-0. 

Glossop motorsport sensation Alisha Palmowski got her F1 Academy season off to a dream start on Saturday with a debut victory in Race 1 of the opening weekend in Shanghai. 

An exhilarating four-day event, the Tour accommodates runners all of levels, whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or just entering the sport. If you don’t feel like tightening your laces and stepping out on the start line, there are still plenty of ways you can get involved.

An iconic four day running event in Tameside, The Tour is back on the race calendar for 2024, and this year it will be brought to you by Quest Events. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect summer plan, tickets for The Tour is now on sale - Make use of our Early Bird offers on now until mid February 2024.

Denton Town have been promoted to the Cheshire Premier Division, after a 2-2 draw against Parklands in their final match of the season.