Poppy Dippnall

It is of course a mediaeval martial art form, derived from the old French word ”Béhourd“, which literally translates to “wallop”. The sport takes heavy inspiration from 13th to 16th century style of fighting and sports. Cladded in authentic armour, competitors are given blunted weapons to whack their opponents with.

The Castleton Cup, held annually in Rochdale, is part of the Honour and Arms Buhurt League Challenger, which takes place in different locations all over the globe. I went down to wa

‘Greater Mancunians’ welcomed its first visitors to Central Library on Friday and features pictures of more than 120 significant Manchester names. One of the special things about it is all the images are taken by students of Manchester College. The project is supported by the city council and co-ordinated by tutor Harry Potts.

Some of the most well-known names include Noel Gallagher, Andy Burnham, council leader Bev Craig, Olympic athlete Keely Hodgkinson and Manc music favourites Clint Boon, J

Runaway Brewery will open up their taproom on Astley Street from May 30 to June 2. After beginning the brewing business alone in 2014, founder Mark Welsbey is amazed by how far his business has come.

“Our little brewery started with very humble beginnings, so the fact we’re still here is amazing to me,” he said. “Yes we’ve worked hard, but we’ve also been incredibly lucky over the years – it’s been a real privilege to work with so many brilliant people. It only feels right for us to take a mome

In March 2018, Marple Baths was shut when the building was deemed unsafe and has remained closed ever since. This left many to travel to neighbouring towns Romiley or Hazel Grove to go for a swim.

Now there is hope on the horizon with a planning application submitted last month for a new community hub in Marple after the council secured £20million in Levelling Up funding 12 months ago.

The scheme would see Marple Library demolished along with the existing police station and health clinic, to b

Sequins, sparkles and sustainability – I went to a sustainable fashion show which celebrates the past, present and future of Mancunian fashion.

So La Flair and the Night People performed in The Fabric of Us sustainable fashion show. The event, hosted at the Science and Industry Museum, was a celebration of past, present and future Mancunian fashion.

Each look was carefully curated by Erin Taylor Thomas, owner of thrift and swap shop Beg Steal and Borrow, using items that were traded into her s

Stockport was named Greater Manchester’s ‘Town of Culture’ last year, and celebrated this weekend with a town-wide celebration of arts and crafts.

Poppy Dippnall went down to Stockport to report on the event: