Features
26th June 2023 | By Keja Isaac-Sofekun
The screeching sound of dump trucks unloading is deafeningA big message in the sustainability landscape is to wear what you own. But these eco-friendly brands are tempting consumers to make additional purchases
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...
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...
19th June 2023 | By Lesley O'Connor
Narcissism abuse in the workplace, within families, and with friendsNarcissism does not only happen in an intimate relationship, you can also find narcissistic abuse in the workplace, within families, and with friends.
14th June 2023 | By Khushreet Johal
From Man Met fashion student to global ambassador for the United Nations as a Model UN youth leaderMan Met fashion student Khushreet Johal discusses her work as a youth leader for the United Nations
25th May 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
How a ‘grumpy’ baker turned gratitude, helping others and sweet treats into an artisan businessRuby 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.
23rd May 2023 | By Beth Ibbotson
‘Friends of Alexandra Park’ and Tony Craven’s shared visionWhalley Range for Wildlife and Friends of Alexandra Park are dedicated community groups working to preserve and celebrate nature in Whalley Range, Manchester
22nd May 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Remembering Maine Road: 20 years since the moveThis year marks two major anniversaries for Maine Road, the old football grounds for Manchester City fans.
22nd May 2023 | By Jessica Smith
How Ancoats Run Club is encouraging better health in more ways than oneMember of Ancoats Run Club talks to NQ about being part of a running club and how it has helped their health and well-being.
20th May 2023 | By Thomas Markham
Heron heaven: Boggart Hole Clough pays tribute to it’s ‘famous’ wildlifeKarl 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 CupIn front of over 200 Spectators, AFC Didsbury win the Manchester and Chesire Cup by beating Romiley 2-0 in the final at Wythenshawe Town.
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 productionThe 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 RunOn 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.
15th May 2023 | By Elena John
Project amplifying Hulme resident’s voices granted funding by Arts Council EnglandA local project, We Live Here, which hopes to amplify the stories of Hulme residents, has been awarded funding by Arts Council England.
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.
10th March 2023 | By Elena John
Hulme Hippodrome owners ordered to improve building’s appearance but that’s not enough to save it say campaignersHulme 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.
8th March 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge
‘The doors can open to get people out’: Moss Side artist curates exhibit at National Football MuseumFrom 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.
13th February 2023 | By Dorthe Berger
Earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria, gets help from University of Manchester studentsOn the 8th, 9th and 10th of February, students at University of Manchester raised awareness to the earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria with gathering money and...
8th February 2023 | By Thomas Markham
Harry Gray – The Tour de Force behind changing cycling in Greater ManchesterWhen Andy Burnham became Mayor of Greater Manchester, he pledged a plan to integrate a London-style transport system in Greater Manchester, known as the ‘Bee...