Features

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12th January 2018 | By Sanaa Reddy

MMU professor speaks on Manchester’s worst female criminals

Victorian England is known for its brutal and violent history, crime was prevalent and even worse is the punishment for these crimes from hangings to...

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12th December 2017 | By nq_admin

Revealed: shocking reasons people give up their dog

Dogs Trust Manchester is bracing itself for the post-Christmas influx of unwanted dogs and is urging the public to remember the charity’s iconic slogan ‘A dog...

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9th December 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester hosts Children’s Global Media Summit 2017

Embed from Getty Images With keynote speakers, discussion panels and representatives from FaceBook and YouTube, the summit explored the biggest issues facing children’s media, education...

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7th December 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester filmmakers premiere night beckons

Manchester Indie Filmmakers night from Northern Quota on Vimeo. Manchester Indie Filmmakers are gearing up for the premier of their new, independent sci-fi film. Crimson Pioneers tells...

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1st December 2017 | By nq_admin

My Favorite Murder: The No 1 True Crime Podcast and their Manchester fans

In less than two years, My Favorite Murder has moved from first episode to worldwide cult following. Each week, LA-based hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia...

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28th November 2017 | By Danielle Kenneally

For Somalia, with love: Ruqia Osman talks fundraising for her Somalian roots

After more than 20 years of internal conflict and no central government, extreme poverty is a reality in Somalia. Figures show the infant mortality rate is...

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17th November 2017 | By Tom Brady

MMU Sport guide dog pet event helps students relieve stress and raise money for charity

Stressed-out students were given a pet project to help relieve the pressure of exams – and help raise money for charity at the same time....

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3rd November 2017 | By Danielle Kenneally

Oh brother! Seven Salford brothers talk about the highs and lows of running a family brewery

“Well, we’re constantly fighting,” jokes Keith McAvoy about what it’s like be part of a business with seven brothers. “There’s plenty of that, I guess...

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2nd November 2017 | By nq_admin

LIVE: News Impact Summit Manchester 2017

Live Blog News Impact Summit Manchester 2017  

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30th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Sylvia Lancaster: why my daughter Sophie’s legacy is so important in the fight against hate crime

Halloween is a time many young people like to dress up like a Goth and try to be as scary as possible. But for Sylvia Lancaster,...

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29th October 2017 | By Sanaa Reddy

Do ghosts exist? New research explores beliefs in the paranormal

  Is there life beyond death? Do ghosts really exist? Are aliens real? These are the continuing mysteries of the universe. Every person has their...

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28th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Remembering David Oluwale: the Nigerian man who was the target of police abuse

During the first glimmers of summer in 1969, David Oluwale experienced what would be his final breath of the Leeds air he loved so dearly.  A Nigerian man who...

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24th October 2017 | By Sanaa Reddy

Migration takes centre-stage in immersive theatre experience

A theatre company is staging a show to highlight the increasingly desperate plight of refugees throughout the world. The Migration Lab at Manchester University has...

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13th October 2017 | By Sanaa Reddy

Imprisoned Syrian doctor speaks out about terror of Assad’s brutal regime

A Syrian doctor told an audience of students how he was imprisoned for his anti-corruption stance under Bashar Al-Assad’s rule. Manchester-based Dr Haytham Al-Hamwi is...

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9th October 2017 | By [email protected]

Celebrities attend launch of Dead Legacy autumn fashion collection

Dead Legacy showcased their much-anticipated AW17 men’s collection on Thursday in association with Manchester Fashion Industry. The label is a premium lifestyle brand which specialises in...

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6th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester Museum awakens with interactive performances from refugees

Manchester Museum is coming to life this weekend with a celebration of refugee culture and history through song and dance.  The Flying Carpets show tomorrow (Saturday) is...

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30th March 2017 | By nq_admin

What the Greater Manchester mayoral election means for you

The Greater Manchester mayoral elections are upon us. Today electors from Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and...

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27th March 2017 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: Squatters who took over Cornerhouse cinema due to be evicted

Cornerhouse Cinema shut down and relocated as HOME two years ago, back in 2015, and has since been unoccupied and unused. Loose Space, a collective...

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15th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Artist Feature: Dave Draws

Dave Gee, or as we know him Dave Draws, is a 26 year old from Chesterfield who has a superb talent. He is a doodle...

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13th March 2017 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: Wayne Hemingway: “you’re not born with talent, you earn it”

It was a miserable Friday morning in Manchester and the glimpse of Spring and sunshine we had seen earlier in the week had been washed...