2019

23rd January 2019 | By [email protected]

Investigation ongoing into deaths of mother and daughters in Bolton

Police are investigating the death of a mother and her two daughters found inside the family house in Little Lever, Bolton. The body of Tiffany Stevens, 27,...

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23rd January 2019 | By [email protected]

Unpopular wars and poor recruitment campaigns: Is the British army shrinking?

The 2019 recruitment campaign for the British army was universally panned by soldiers and critics who suggested its angle would be ineffective due to its...

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23rd January 2019 | By Hanya Hassan

Senior ambulance staff to get new epaulettes following Manchester Arena attack

Senior ambulance staff are being given a new uniform to help them be more easily identified after a terror attack such as the one at...

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20th January 2019 | By Sam Peckett

Manchester healthcare partnership ‘preparing’ Brexit plan, spokesperson says

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester’s healthcare partnership has stated the region is prepared for ‘any and all possible events’ that may impact services as a...

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20th January 2019 | By Sam Peckett

The Bollocks to Brexit bus visits Manchester as part of European tour

The Bollocks to Brexit bus visited Manchester as part of its European tour to encourage debate around Brexit and the benefits of remaining in the...

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18th January 2019 | By Joseph Chorlton

After Theresa May’s Brexit deal was rejected, what deals are still on the table?

On Tuesday 15th January, Theresa May submitted her Brexit Deal proposal to MPs in the House of Commons. This bill was expected to be rejected...

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18th January 2019 | By Elizabeth Harrison

EU complete me: The top reasons why Remainers don’t want to leave the European Union

It’s been a tense week following the rejection from Parliament of Theresa May’s plan to leave the EU after two years of negotiations. The BBC...

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18th January 2019 | By Danielle Wroe

People believe Brexit may not have happened if politics was on the school teaching curriculum

Engagement with politics is low. After the Brexit referendum, people are feeling frustrated and in the media we keep hearing the phrase ‘the only certainty...

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17th January 2019 | By Sian McGuinness

Brexit Jargon Buster: Cutting through the confusing language

Brexit is a confusing time. So much has happened since the UK voted to leave the European Union in 2016. There are new stories surrounding...

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16th January 2019 | By Andrew Wong

Students studying abroad express their thoughts on how will Brexit impact them

In June of 2016 there would be a debate on the UK’s constant membership within the European Union (EU). This ended with the extremely close...

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16th January 2019 | By Lewis Finney

Opinion: What has the EU ever done for us?

Apart from investment in: farming, research, arts and culture, young people, growth and jobs and health care, what have the EU ever done for us?! The...

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16th January 2019 | By Mia Abeyawardene

Young people in Britain campaign for a second Brexit referendum

Last October, hundreds of thousands of people marched to parliament in London, campaigning for a second Brexit vote. Many argue that in 2016, when the...

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15th January 2019 | By [email protected]

1975: The first referendum

The first national referendum about the UK’s relationship with Europe took place 41 years ago and began the process towards ‘ever-closer-union’ between the UK and...

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15th January 2019 | By Sian McGuinness

Brexit Timeline: Key events in the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union

Brexit: It’s the word that has been on everybody’s lips for the past few years. In fact, the political buzzword used to describe the UK’s impending...

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14th January 2019 | By Elizabeth Harrison

Opinion: Should 16-17 year olds have a say on Brexit?

As the due date for the UK to leave the EU draws close this year and a pressure for a second referendum is mounting, Manchester...

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14th January 2019 | By O.enwegbara

Wheel Of Misfortune – Campaign Fighting for clean streets for wheelchair users & cyclists

We all value our independence and ability to go from one place to another freely but imagine not being able to go anywhere on a...

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11th January 2019 | By Lewis Finney

Activist erect billboards under Russian GRU guise

A group of activists disguised as Russian GRU agents have claimed responsibility for a series of satirical billboards which have appeared throughout Manchester. 

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9th January 2019 | By Andrew Wong

Review: Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse introduces a new Spider-Man in a fun and dynamic way

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is the latest computer animated film to come from Sony Pictures Animation and is directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney...

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7th January 2019 | By [email protected]

Manchester activists join nationwide refugee solidarity demonstration

Manchester Stand up to Racism held a demonstration in St Peter’s square as part of a nationwide solidarity protest in support of refugees. Members of...

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3rd January 2019 | By Dom Poli

NQ reporter discusses his top 5 Spots for vintage clothes in Manchester

It’s no secret that Manchester’s Northern Quarter is the new, hip place to be when it comes to the city. With its vibrant graffiti, quirky coffee shops and an array of bars, there is no shortage of things to see and do. This is much the same with it’s fashion, as independent retailers are popping up all the time.