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Iris Skipworth, a white woman with short blonde hair, glasses, yellow jumper, and blue jeans, stands with her legs crossed and hands clasped, smiling a the camera. She is leaning against a picnic table in All Saints Park, with trees and grass in the background. It is a sunny day.

26th March 2025 | By Aditi Nahar

‘It was my mum that got me into storytelling’: Man Met’s Iris Skipworth on winning a Guinness World Record

Manchester writer Iris Skipworth has become a Guinness world record holder for the longest continuous storytelling session – 80 hours non-stop. The world record was...

A group of people stood on the pavement outside Manchester County Court. They hold small cardboard signs that say "Block the Block" and a large cloth sign that says "Hulme: Unity is strength"

26th March 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin

Block the Block protest ahead of latest court battle over student accommodation

Members of Hulme campaign group Block the Block protested outside Manchester Civil Justice Centre on Monday ahead of their latest legal battle against the city...

Kian Godbold is a young white man with short brown hair. He is wearing a dark T-shirt with three rows of red and pink 'M's on it. He has his hands folded on his front, and is standing on a pavement outside a park.

26th March 2025 | By Aditi Nahar

‘I was making toast when I got the email!’ Man Met student designs T-shirt for Manchester Marathon 2025

Speaking to NQ, Man Met student Kian Godbold has shared his excitement after his T-shirt design was selected for 2025’s Manchester Marathon. The second-largest marathon...

A string of green, clover shaped bunting made of felt. It is strung across a wooden wall, and there is a bright, warm lightbulb in the top right corner.

13th March 2025 | By Donal Hay

Top things to do in Manchester on St Patrick’s Day weekend

Manchester is known as one of the best cities to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day outside Ireland. The city has deep Irish connections dating back centuries...

Rabnawaz Akbar stands in a navy blue suit and white shirt next to Faraz Arian, who wears a grey hat and dark coat. they are standing in front of oak panelled pews and a grey brick wall.

10th March 2025 | By Faraz Arian

Rusholme councillor shares vision for ‘strong and united’ Manchester

Rusholme Labour councillor Rabnawaz Akbar discussed his career journey along with his hopes for the future of Manchester with the Northern Quota. Born into a...

A metal gate leading into an empty concrete area. Tall, red-brick buildings are visible in the background. The gate is set into a brick wall that leads further into the distance, covered in graffiti.

6th March 2025 | By Ruby Henry-Dicks

This City in the Northern Quarter: a sustainable solution or a recipe for gentrification?

Manchester’s Northern Quarter, renowned for its independent spirit and vibrant culture, is the proposed location for the council’s latest This City housing development. As the city...

5th March 2025 | By Alice Haston

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Manchester

This International Women’s Day there are many activities in parks and Central Manchester to join along with to celebrate the works of women. BeHER: Women’s...

A woman in a dark shirt and jeans lies on her side on a sofa, clutching her knees in a foetal position.

5th March 2025 | By Ruby Henry-Dicks

Told to ‘get on with it’: study reveals women with endometriosis experience lower earnings and irregular employment

An endometriosis sufferer with a huge following on social media says she was told by doctors to ‘get on with it’ after she complained about...

Ian Burke wears a black jacket and jeans as he waves out of the doors of a yellow Bee Network bus at night.

5th March 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin

Man Met journalism student hosts BBC radio show about taking the night bus around Manchester

A Man Met journalism student is featuring on his own podcast episode on BBC Radio 4 about his journeys on Manchester’s night buses. Speaking exclusively...

26th February 2025 | By Edward Firman

Anti-racism campaigners clash with UKIP protesters during rally in Piccadilly Gardens

A UKIP rally against immigration was met by counter-protesters on Saturday (22 February) as both sides clashed with police. The march was organised by UKIP...

26th February 2025 | By Mabel Carey

New homeless camp emerges following the removal of tents from St. Peter’s Square by council bailiffs

A new encampment has been formed following the eviction of dozens of homeless individuals from St. Peter’s Square. The original camp was cleared by bailiffs...

26th February 2025 | By Alice Haston

Beth Craigen named Cycling Champion of underrepresented groups in Manchester

Beth Craigen is one of only a few women in Manchester to have been named one of Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling 2024. Over...

Dr Haytham Alhamwi is sitting with his arms folded on a table. He has a screen and microphone in front of him, and a sign that says Haytham Alhamwi in front of him. He is looking into the camera and smiling.

24th February 2025 | By Faraz Arian

From activism to advocacy: how Rethink Rebuild Society is helping to reshape Syria’s future after the fall of Assad

In conversation with NQ, Dr. Haytham Alhamwi, CEO of the Rethink Rebuild Society (RRS), shared the organisation’s mission, its role in supporting Syrian refugees, and...

Laura Bates, a white woman with blonde hair wearing a long black dress, is mid-speech. She is standing next to a large sign on the left of the image which reads “The annual Pankhurst lecture” with a pen illustration of Emmeline Pankhurst underneath.

19th February 2025 | By Scarlet Chambers

Laura Bates: ‘We are living in the midst of a backlash’

Bestselling author Laura Bates says the rise of a toxic online culture is leaking into everyday life and normalising hatred towards women. In a wide-ranging...

Two women and two men sit around a low table, all wearing suits. Behind them are tall sign which read “Manchester Innocence Project”. They are under stage lighting, and are looking towards an unseen crowd behind the camera.

19th February 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin

David Conn calls for ‘duty of candour’ for officials ahead of Hillsborough Law

Reporter of the year David Conn has called for a ‘duty of candour’ to be placed on police as campaigners call for a Hillsborough law...

The doorway of the Almost-Famous burger restaurant. It is dark inside with a glass door and window, with the inside not visible. A glowing yellow neon sign reads Almost Famous.

13th February 2025 | By Alice Haston

Almost Famous staff turn to union over unpaid wages claim after burger restaurants close down

Staff from Almost Famous in Manchester’s Northern Quarter are taking union action following the burger chain’s sudden closure, claiming they are owed money in back...

12th February 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin

Hip Hop Chip Shop announces sudden closure citing energy costs and increase in VAT

Ancoats’ award-winning Hip Hop Chip Shop has announced it will be closing via a social media post made on Thursday night (6 February). The announcement...

12th February 2025 | By Lily Cawkwell

Bolton barber providing free haircuts to the homeless has raised £10k in donations for people living on the street

Barber Ezel Alsaadi is on a mission to help homeless people in Manchester by providing free haircuts and raising money for charity. The 25-year-old Iraqi –...

A red Chinese dragon puppet being paraded above a crowd by a team of puppeteers.

5th February 2025 | By nqstaff

Welcoming the Year of the Snake: Manchester’s Chinatown shines during Lunar New Year celebrations

Chinatown came alive on Saturday night as Manchester celebrated the Lunar New Year, welcoming in the Year of the Snake and showcasing a rich array...

4th February 2025 | By Edward Firman

Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan needs ‘more ambition’

Manchester’s alternative Clean Air Plan ‘does not go far enough’ campaigners have said, after the government backed the controversial scheme. The government announced on Thursday its support for Andy Burnham’s £86 million investment into low-emission buses and taxis...

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