Features
26th October 2022 | By Chloe Graber
Salford University’s fashion designer invites us to tell the truth about infidelityBeth Moorman wants to open discussion about adultery and demands cheaters to tell the truth Womenswear collection includes fabrics produced from textile scraps Suit from...
12th September 2022 | By nq_admin
Gen(ital)der reveal parties are now the latest for prospective parentsThe term gender reveal is a misnomer. The 12-week scan, completed as a prerequisite to the celebration, in fact infers the foetal sex- of a baby,...
31st August 2022 | By Megan Bennett
Gender fluidity within clothing: has fashion always been gender binary?In contemporary Western society, gender binaries are deeply ingrained in our understandings of cultural norms as demonstrated through gendered clothing: skirts as feminine, suits as...
8th August 2022 | By [email protected]
Climate activism and local politics in Manchester: a relationship working towards environmental justiceManchester is one of the cities in the UK that is leading the fight against climate change. The Labour-led council has introduced a wave of policies...
20th July 2022 | By Phoebe Rawding
Is sustainability the future of the fast fashion industry?(Header image courtesy of S4S Project) Sustainability has become a buzzword in fashion over the past couple of years with it dominating social media platforms...
30th June 2022 | By nq_admin
Extending the life of our garments to reduce fashion waste: from Manchester to Delhi
29th June 2022 | By nq_admin
The 7000-km journey of sustainable fashion innovation: From Manchester to Delhi
24th June 2022 | By Liam Taylor
‘I wanted to tell the story with the flower’: artist plants pansies at sites of homophobic abuseHomophobia and transphobia have been around as long as the LGBTQ+ community itself. With 64% of LGBTQ+ people experiencing anti-LGBTQ+ violence or abuse, many queer...
16th June 2022 | By Jessica Barnes
Still Parents exhibition breaks the silence on the trauma of baby lossAn exhibition focussing on the grieving voices of parents who have experienced baby loss is being staged at the Whitworth art gallery. The exhibition blends artwork, objects, and poetry...
14th June 2022 | By Niamh Melody
‘It’s never just playing pretend’ at the Contact: theatre reaches out to LGBTQ+ communityContact theatre often focusses on the importance of culture and highlight members of the LGBTQ+ community. Recently Contact featured The Bread We Break, a one-woman show...
1st June 2022 | By Katie Russell
3 Dads mental health campaign reaches Parliament after 300 mile trek across the UKThree dads who last year walked 324 miles for suicide awareness are campaigning to get mental health and suicide prevention included on the national curriculum. ...
10th May 2022 | By Liam Taylor
People’s History Museum selected as finalist for biggest museum fund in the worldThe People’s History Museum has been selected as a finalist for the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022. The Manchester museum is one of...
10th April 2022 | By Tyrese King
Sounds From The Other City announces full line-up for 2022 editionSalford’s Sounds From The Other City (SFTOC) festival has announced its full line-up ahead of its eagerly awaited live return on 1 May. Sounds From The Other City is...
15th March 2022 | By David Smith
NQ interviews Councillor Julie Reid: chair of Manchester’s children and young person scrutiny committeeNorthern Quota caught up with Councillor Julie Reid lto speak to her about her political career, and find out more about the chair of the...
15th March 2022 | By Okiemute Obotuke
Asda Harpurhey named among the 15 places in Greater Manchester which supply cheapest petrolThe Asda store in Harpurhey has been named as one of the lowest in Greeter Manchester for fuel prices. Petrol price has surged yet again in...
4th March 2022 | By [email protected]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: football is united in opposition to war by PutinThe footballing community has been at the forefront in condemning the actions of Vladimir Putin’s aggression. Since the invasion on 24 February, FIFA and UEFA have...
3rd March 2022 | By Marina Argirova
Changing young lives in inner city Manchester: how St George’s community centre is helping young people“The value of youth work is about making a young person understand themselves better,” explains youth worker Chris Macintosh. Chris works out of St George’s,...
1st March 2022 | By Megan Traviss
In conversation with Venture Arts: the Manchester charity with a mission to empower disabilities within the artsThe Northern Quota sat down for a chat with Venture Arts’ project manager, Sarah Boulter. Sarah has worked with Venture Arts for a year and...
24th February 2022 | By Toni Clarke
Last Quiz Night on Earth kicks off north west tour in Cheetham HillIn true Brit style, Alison Carr reckons we’d spend those final hours doing the weekly quiz down at our local pub. Or at least that’s the...
24th February 2022 | By Tyrese King
Cooking With Words: poets Anjum Malik and Zouk collaborate to celebrate south Asian cultureMultilingual poetry and the finest South Asian cuisine came together in the form of poet Anjum Malik and Zouk restaurant to celebrate International Mother Language Day at a joint...