Maryport hosted Cumbria’s inaugural hobby horse competition. The event, which was the brainchild of author and equestrian Helen Haraldsen, took place on Saturday, December 21, at Lakeland Livery Yard in Dearham. Ms Haraldsen, who is known for her children’s books and workshops in schools, has been introducing the sport to schools since summer. Winners of … Read more
We’re now within touching distance of 2025 — yet another year that has a sci-fi flavour every time you see it written down. Wasn’t it 2005 just a few minutes ago? So while we spend a long time looking back at the year just gone, we must also look ahead to the year to come. … Read more
AS 2024 draws to a close, it is time to remember some of the stories we covered this year. Today, we continue with our look back on the year with more of the great images which featured in the Knutsford Guardian. This article looks at the second half of the year from July to December. Take a look back … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has slammed the Spanish media after recent reports suggesting Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a move to Real Madrid. Speculation continues over the Liverpool vice-captain’s future as he enters the final few months of his contract at Anfield. Alexander-Arnold will be able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement … Read more
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Jamie Carragher has claimed Mohamed Salah could go down as one of Liverpool’s all-time top three greatest players, if he can lead the club to another Premier League title this season. The forward has been in sublime form, prompting talk of a Ballon d’Or nomination, while Carragher also claimed he is … Read more
I’ve just recovered from a virus. A trifling one in the grand scheme of things, but I was nonetheless in bed for two solid days feeling sorry for myself. Between fever dreams, I scrolled on my phone for health advice. An insane thing to do while not quite sound of mind you may think – … Read more
Downpours are set to hit Greater Manchester as we say goodbye to 2024. New Year’s Eve looks set to be a washout across the region – with relentless heavy rain in the forecast. The Met Office has issued five yellow weather warnings and one more severe amber warning across the UK for today (December 31). … Read more
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Before kick-off last night, I spoke to a friend just outside the press box who has been a season-ticket holder at Old Trafford for more than 50 years. There was one pressing question. “When was it truly last this bad?” Without hesitation, he said the season Manchester United were relegated. He … Read more
-Credit:Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images Manchester United have a lot of work to do if they want to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window. Ruben Amorim will be left wondering what to do next after United lost 2-0 to Newcastle United on Monday night in their final match of the calendar year. The … Read more
-Credit:Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images Joshua Zirkzee has endured a difficult period at Manchester United in the last few months but that was taken to a new level on Monday night. The Netherlands international was victim of a first-half substitution from Ruben Amorim during the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United. The Portuguese boss introduced … Read more