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Hollywood written in white big letters across a field

16th July 2023 | By Rachel Cowsill

Universal Studio is the film industry for all diversities

The earliest story most people hear about Hollywood is the one told by men about men. Except that this wasn’t always the case. History has...

Black life matter in white letters on a black background.

16th July 2023 | By Lesley O'Connor

British History with black people playing a positive part

British history with black people in it. Black people are not just slaves you were taught in school in the 1970s. Black British history is...

Woman director holding camera- wearing black leather jacket with bright red hair

16th July 2023 | By Rachel Cowsill

Directors on tenterhooks in anticipation of the next big movie

It’s 1993 and the cinema screen is packed out with people eagerly anticipating the start of the latest blockbuster film by a promising director. All...

Black woman with think jet back hair, with a beautiful smile looking over her right shoulder

16th July 2023 | By Keja Isaac-Sofekun

There was a time hairstylists struggled to style hair

The excitement of the upcoming show was too much for Zoe Trotman to contain, and she was bouncing with enthusiasm the entire trip to the...

Female student in cap and gown

12th July 2023 | By trainingeditor

The invisibility of the adultification bias: why are black girls hidden in the real world?

Man Met sociology alumni Renae D'acosta reflects on the bias young black girls face in education and society

3rd July 2023 | By Keja Isaac-Sofekun

Fashion industry are ruthless with body confidence curve models

Rejection in the way, her brows pulled together in a sympathetic gaze, the hand on her shoulder to provide comfort but instead doing the opposite.

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30th June 2023 | By Rachel Sarah Cowsill

Filmmaking industry women are scared of being written out.

Experience speaks louder than any statistics a news organisation or magazine want to inundate a person with. Every meaningful story has humans at its centre, and it is the best way to connect with people.

A woman sitting down holding a skateboard with a large image of a man behind her.

26th June 2023 | By Chloe Pipe

The beauty of urban skating is diversity

The beauty of urban skating is that diversifies any environment, it requires creativity and imagination as well as the confidence to try new things.

26th June 2023 | By Keja Isaac-Sofekun

The screeching sound of dump trucks unloading is deafening

A big message in the sustainability landscape is to wear what you own. But these eco-friendly brands are tempting consumers to make additional purchases

Silhouette of tree under the moon

26th June 2023 | By Grace Elmes

Leaving lights switched on throughout the night

“Every morning I sweep up buckets of dead insects from outside my laboratory.” Colin Henshaw shares his morning routine, due to the neighborhood school leaving...

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19th June 2023 | By Phoebe Rawding

The pandemic gave birth to a new generation of book lovers

“I started my ‘bookstagram’ account because of personal reasons, I had no idea there would be a whole community waiting for me, -.” says book...

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19th June 2023 | By Lesley O'Connor

Narcissism abuse in the workplace, within families, and with friends

Narcissism does not only happen in an intimate relationship, you can also find narcissistic abuse in the workplace, within families, and with friends.

Man Met student and UN youth delegate Khusreet Johal in summer attire against a backdrop of water

14th June 2023 | By Khushreet Johal

From Man Met fashion student to global ambassador for the United Nations as a Model UN youth leader

Man Met fashion student Khushreet Johal discusses her work as a youth leader for the United Nations

Youtuber Michael Shublacker whisks at Cheetham's artisan baking business

25th May 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

How a ‘grumpy’ baker turned gratitude, helping others and sweet treats into an artisan business

Ruby Qaimkhani of the Northern Quota speaks to Cheetham Hill's Hamza Afzal (The Grumpy Baker) on his recipe for success. From being an artisan baking business owner and starting off during the lockdown restrictions and how the cost of living crisis has affected his business.

Alexandra Park wildlife nature animals biodiversity reserve WR4wildlife

23rd May 2023 | By Beth Ibbotson

‘Friends of Alexandra Park’ and Tony Craven’s shared vision

Whalley Range for Wildlife and Friends of Alexandra Park are dedicated community groups working to preserve and celebrate nature in Whalley Range, Manchester

Centre point of Maine Road - a circle of grass in the middle of a street.

22nd May 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Remembering Maine Road: 20 years since the move

This year marks two major anniversaries for Maine Road, the old football grounds for Manchester City fans.

Manchester Marathon Exercise Fitness Running Health

22nd May 2023 | By Jessica Smith

How Ancoats Run Club is encouraging better health in more ways than one 

Member of Ancoats Run Club talks to NQ about being part of a running club and how it has helped their health and well-being.

A wood carving of a heron in Boggart Hole Clough

20th May 2023 | By Thomas Markham

Heron heaven: Boggart Hole Clough pays tribute to it’s ‘famous’ wildlife

Karl Macauley has designed a new wood carving of a Heron, paying homage to the wildlife in Boggart Hole Clough.

19th May 2023 | By Callum Pickup

Didsbury win the Manchester and Cheshire Cup

In front of over 200 Spectators, AFC Didsbury win the Manchester and Chesire Cup by beating Romiley 2-0 in the final at Wythenshawe Town.

Picture of Manchester City centre on Rochdale Road

18th May 2023 | By Thomas Markham

How does Blackley and Charlestown compare to other wards within Manchester?

More than 50% of people living Charlestown are deprived in more than one dimension. This means that more than half of the people living in Charlestown are deprived in one of the ONS four measures.