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13th March 2019 | By Hanya Hassan

Middle eastern and North African society hosts cultural festival at Manchester Student Union this Friday

Arab societies across universities in Manchester are hosting a night of culture to help international students embrace their identities. Although the cultural festival event take place...

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6th March 2019 | By Lewis Finney

‘We need a miracle’: the battle to save Ryebank Fields from development

Campaigners in Chorlton are fighting to save former playing fields from development into homes

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3rd March 2019 | By nq_admin

Rise up, strong women of Manchester – Walk for Women 2019

This year’s Walk for Women was the second of its kind in Manchester, with the first taking place last year to mark the 100 year anniversary...

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27th February 2019 | By nq_admin

How Manchester is celebrating International Women’s Day next month

Manchester is known for its strong women: in December the city unveiled a of Emmeline Pankhurst standing proudly on St Peter’s Square as a symbol of the suffragette...

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26th February 2019 | By nq_admin

Oscars 2019: why average films always seem to win best picture

So the Awards season is over as the 91st Academy Awards has now drawn to a close. The night was full of passionate and emotional...

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25th February 2019 | By nq_admin

Oscars 2019: who were the winners and losers?

Best supporting actress Emma Stone (The Favourite) Rachel Weisz (The Favourite) Amy Adams (Vice) Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) – WINNER! Marina De Tavira...

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24th February 2019 | By nq_admin

Oscars 2019: the Northern Quota guide to who’s in the running and who will win

Best Picture Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Green Book, Roma A Star Is Born Vice,  Our Pick: While other films have taken the top spot at prior award...

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21st February 2019 | By nq_admin

Reclaim the Night: we report live

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21st February 2019 | By nq_admin

Student Publication Association Regional Conference inspires young journalists

The Student Publication Association Regional Conference for the North West took place at Sheffield’s students union on February 16th. Attendance was good, the speakers were...

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19th February 2019 | By nq_admin

Like thousands of women Megan English suffers from the horrific symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

“I’ve been to the hospital five times over the past two years with immense abdominal pain that spreads to my lower back and has made...

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15th February 2019 | By [email protected]

Pupils and students walk out of schools and colleges to protest against climate change

Climate heroes’ demonstration brings hundreds of youths to St Peter’s Square demanding calls for action on Climate change.  Students from the Manchester universities, students from...

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14th February 2019 | By nq_admin

Review: Apex Legends is the best battle royale experience money can’t buy

Apex Legends, having dropped last week completely out of the blue, with no marketing campaign or any hype, is undoubtedly the best battle royale experience...

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13th February 2019 | By Harry Stafford

Manchester Pride react to criticism over ticket costs and hint at international renowned artist performing live

The adverse reaction and Twitter storm over the cost for Manchester Pride Weekend tickets has been misconstrued, says a Manchester Pride spokeswoman. The rowis over...

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13th February 2019 | By Harry Stafford

Petition for St Peter’s Square to be renamed in memory of Peterloo massacre is a ‘terrible idea’

Local historian says idea to rename square after bloody massacre is a 'modern, knee-jerk reaction'

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12th February 2019 | By Sarai Van-Cook

Incoming Festival 2019 line-up announced by Home promises a ‘radical shake-up’

The line-up for this year’s Incoming Festival at Home in Manchester has been announced.  The festival will be presented simultaneously in London’s New Diorama Theatre...

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8th February 2019 | By [email protected]

Palestinian protest at Media City calls for boycott of Eurovision 2019

Palestinian protest at Media City calls for boycott of BBC screening of Eurovision 2019

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6th February 2019 | By nq_admin

The Union MMU to hold Volunteering Fair for first time

  The Manchester Metropolitan University Student Union is for the first time hosting a Volunteering fair. The event will take place on Thursday 7th February...

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4th February 2019 | By Sophia Khan

See My Dunya: central library exhibition shines spotlight on Manchester’s Somali community

See My Dunya exhibition showcases what it's like to be a Somali living in Manchester

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30th January 2019 | By nq_admin

Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams discusses new tech venture at Manchester Metropolitan University

Maisie Williams, most famously known for her character Arya Stark in HBO’s Game of Thrones, spoke to a sold-out crowd this afternoon at Manchester Metropolitan...

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26th January 2019 | By [email protected]

Police forced to keep rival protestors apart in Piccadilly Gardens after visit by ‘yellow vests’ to city

Police keep 'yellow vest' activists apart from counter-demonstrators in Piccadilly Gardens