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19th November 2024 | By Leah Green

Music for a cause: Mary’s Meals charity hosts Christmas concert

Featured Image: Mary’sMealsUKcharity Get ready to jingle all the way! Mary’s Meals charity is hosting a festive music concert in Manchester, raising money to feed...

19th November 2024 | By mabel carey

Withington protests the closure of beloved South Manchester institution Café Blah

Withington has pulled together in a show of support for cultural hub Café Blah, since a year-long lease renewal dispute with the property’s landlords, H...

13th November 2024 | By Aleksandra Milwicz

Manchester businesses brace for impact of Rachel Reeves’ new budget

Image: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire Business owners in Manchester are bracing themselves for new economic challenges as they await the rollout of Rachel Reeves’s...

8th November 2024 | By Aryaman Prabhakar

GMP police dog arrests high-risk domestic violence perpetrator 

PD Kyp the police dog helped bring a 26-year-old man into custody after class A drugs and weapons were found at a house in Hyde.

6th November 2024 | By nqstaff

‘This will impact the whole world’ – Mancunians react to historic win of Donald Trump in US elections

Donald’s Trump's historic win in yesterday’s US election has sparked widespread controversy, with Mancunian residents and visitors not shying away their opinion

6th November 2024 | By Elijah Jenkins

Blossoms “Gary” Review – A Stockport Synth-pop success 

Stockport’s greatest exports since Fred Perry, Blossoms, have returned with their fifth studio album, Gary. The modern-day indie-pop legends are renowned nationwide for their synth-driven...

6th November 2024 | By Elijah Jenkins

Reds fans sleep in famous stand to raise money for homeless 

Liverpool Football Club’s Foundation’s second ‘Kip on the Kop’ event took place on Saturday, with Reds uniting to help tackle homelessness across the Liverpool city...

1st November 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

NQ’s Student Radar launches special student housing edition

As November rolls in and eyes start turning to the estate agent window, NQ’s Student Radar podcast has launched a special edition to look at...

31st October 2024 | By James Ibbotson

Cricket: ACE programme announces trial days for 2024

Lancashire Cricket is gearing up to host its ACE Academy trials on 24th November, which aims to give more opportunities to aspiring Black cricketers within...

31st October 2024 | By Kate Dening

Pressure for new chief executive to help address Manchester’s housing crisis

A Lib Dem councillor has called upon the new chief executive of Manchester city council to help address its affordable housing crisis. Councillor John Leech...

30th October 2024 | By Curtis Wilson

Andy Burnham’s promise to commuters to keep the £2 Bee Network fare cap despite national increase

Andy Burnham has pledged to keep his promise to maintain the £2 cap on bus fares on the Bee Network.  It comes after in the...

30th October 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

Modern slavery ‘major cause for concern’ in construction and care industries

Instances of modern-day slavery have been ‘on the rise’ within the construction and care industries in Manchester, with the Deputy Mayor also outlining concern for...

28th October 2024 | By Alice Haston

Northern Rail clampdown on railcard use despite leaving students late to lectures

Students at Man Met are paying almost double in train fares to arrive in time for their lectures due to restrictions on when they can...

21st October 2024 | By Evie Gledhill

Andy Burnham is helping young people find better career pathways

Image Credit: Kyle Rozcniak “Young people growing up in Greater Manchester can see the skyscrapers of the city from their bedroom window, but they can’t...

10th October 2024 | By Luke Baker

Wigan Warriors and Hull KR set for Old Trafford this weekend for the Grand Final

Featured image credit: Martin Rickett/PA Media Old Trafford will play host to Hull KR and Wigan Warriors in the super league Grand Final on Saturday....

31st May 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede

Ancoats Residents Contend With The Looming Cost-of-living crisis.

Despite Ancoats significant economic activity, businesses and individuals are struggling with financial difficulties due to the high cost of living. The necessary living expenses such...

31st May 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede

Trees Not Cars Continues Campaign for Greener Spaces in Ancoats

The Trees Not Cars campaign is advocating for the redevelopment of the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats into a tree-filled park. The proposed green...

30th May 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede

Anticipated Results: Ancoats ETRO Trial Nears Conclusion

A temporary new traffic order has been put in place in Ancoats aimed at encouraging more walking and cycling. The six-month Ancoats Experimental Traffic Regulation Order...

30th May 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede

“Living in this historic apartment is unbelievable”, says tenant at New Ancoats Iconic Landmark

One of Ancoats oldest buildings has been transformed into affordable apartments for average income earners with approvals from the province. The former Ancoats Dispensary building...

28th May 2024 | By Thomas Why

Withington Baths secures £105K Sport England grant

Withington Baths has received a £105K grant from Sport England, as LOVE Withington Baths announces plans to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.