If you mention the name Ben Brierley to someone from North Manchester, they’ll likely think of the old pub on the corner of Moston Lane. It was a landmark, sure—but since it closed its doors years ago, Ben’s legacy has been left hanging in the air like a ghost.
More Than Just a Closed Pub: Why It’s Time to Bring Ben Brierley Home to Failsworth Read Post »
It might have been a cold, grey January in Failsworth, but the team at Greater Manchester Blood Bikes (GMBB) has been turning up the heat. Data released by the charity shows that the first month of the year was a record-breaker for them.
Local Heroes on Two (and Four!) Wheels: A Record-Breaking Start to 2026 Read Post »
Discover the secret history of the Failsworth Jacobins—the 18th-century revolutionaries who made Failsworth the most feared town in England.
If you were around the Failsworth Pole on a Friday or Saturday night back in the day, you knew you were in the middle of the best night out in North Manchester. Forget “orderly queues” and quiet drinks. This was the era of the Failsworth Circuit, where the pavements of Oldham Road practically vanished under
“Just Taking Your Glass”: The Legendary Pole Unspoken Rule of the Mid-90’s Read Post »
If we all moved just £20 a week to an independent Failsworth business: ✅ £10 Million stays in our local economy every year. ✅ Our local pubs, cafes, and shops get the “baseline” they need to survive. ✅ We turn Failsworth from a “drive-through” town into a destination.
The Failsworth “Ten Million Pound” Secret (And how we’re accidentally giving it away) Read Post »
If you’re new to M35, you might see Failsworth as a convenient spot between Manchester and Oldham. But if you grew up here, you know that Failsworth has its own unique “language,” its own traditions, and a set of local rules that you won’t find in any guidebook.
5 Things Only People Born and Bred in Failsworth Will Know Read Post »
When we think of Manchester United, we think of global superstars, multi-million-pound transfers, and the bright lights of Old Trafford. But look closer at the DNA of the world’s most famous football club, and you’ll find a surprising amount of it was actually “Made in Failsworth.”
From Failsworth Hats to Old Trafford: How Our Town Shaped Manchester United Read Post »
