Features

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

16th May 2023 | By Callum Pickup

Didsbury Players announce a new production

The amateur dramatics society, The Didsbury Players, reveals their upcoming production, Vinegar Tom. The production will take place on the 16th and 17th of June at the East Didsbury Methodist Church.

16th May 2023 | By Callum Pickup

Siemens run the Great Manchester Run

On May 21st, the Great Manchester Run returns, celebrating its 20th anniversary. This year 50 Siemen runners will be taking on the 10k and the half marathon, intending to raise £8000 in donations for the Francis House Children Hospice, based in Didsbury.

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15th May 2023 | By Elena John

Project amplifying Hulme resident’s voices granted funding by Arts Council England

A local project, We Live Here, which hopes to amplify the stories of Hulme residents, has been awarded funding by Arts Council England.

Linda Brogan sat on a brick in a builders hat at excavation of the Reno surrounded by rubble

9th May 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Linda Brogan: ‘I’m not educated – to get to high-level writing, I’ve done it myself’

Linda Brogan, a multi-award winning playwright, has curated a book alongside three first-time authors that tells the stories of them growing up in Manchester.

Graffitied and neglected front side of Hulme Hippodrome, with trees in front, on a sunny day

10th March 2023 | By Elena John

Hulme Hippodrome owners ordered to improve building’s appearance but that’s not enough to save it say campaigners

Hulme Hippodrome’s owners have been ordered to complete emergency repairs to improve the building's appearance but more must be done if the historic theatre is to be preserved, say Save Hulme Hippodrome campaigners.

Michael Browne in front of painting of Eric Cantana and his family - National Football Museum

8th March 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

‘The doors can open to get people out’: Moss Side artist curates exhibit at National Football Museum

From Moss Side to Marseille: Artist, Michael Browne, and footballer, Eric Cantana have opened a new exhibit at the National Football Museum in Manchester. The exhibit displays paintings depicting sporting legends.