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9th January 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
Fire Brigades Union demands ‘Fair Pay or Fire Strike’Fire service union bosses in Manchester say their members are being forced to rely on food banks and in some cases take on extra jobs...
6th January 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Five days of rail strikes to affect all Manchester train servicesRail passengers are being warned to avoid travelling from Manchester Piccadilly station this week due to five days of strikes. Two companies will be on...
3rd January 2023 | By Kate Gaetto
‘Rethinking the Grand Tour’ exhibition explores our colonial past in art and cultureA new exhibition in Manchester Art Gallery has been opened to the public, which explores the hidden voices behind the colonialism of art and culture...
3rd January 2023 | By Faraz Arian
Woman flees regime in Iran to start a new life of freedom in Germany away from repressive regimeMaryam Talebi is a 45-year-old Iranian who lives in Thüringen, Gotha, Germany. She left Iran to ecape the restrictions placed upon women in the country,...
2nd January 2023 | By Thomas Markham
Manchester hosts scouts from across the world for Manchester Monopoly Run 2022Manchester saw its streets flooded with scouts from across the world when it hosted the Monopoly Run 2022. It was a busy weekend for Manchester...
2nd January 2023 | By Thomas Markham
“Football is for girls!”: Mayor calls on schools to encourage more girls into football.The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham announced this morning that he will be joining the FA to call on schools to encourage more young...
28th December 2022 | By Elena John
Key failings exposed within Greater Manchester mental health servicesThe Care Quality Commission has issued a report exposing severe “inadequacies” in the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
23rd December 2022 | By Beth Ibbotson
Manchester hosts inaugural Christmas paradeOn December 11, Manchester hosted its first-ever Christmas Parade, which was attended by thousands of people. The hour-long parade included over 200 participants and started...
22nd December 2022 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
Businesses worry that plans to revamp vandalised Chinatown landmark pagoda could take away vital funds needed for securityChinatown’s residents and businesses are being consulted on plans to restore Chinatown’s vandalised landmark pagoda. The council wants to redesign the pagoda situated at the...
21st December 2022 | By Kate Gaetto
George House Trust work towards aim to end all new AIDS transmissions this World Aid’s DayA vigil in Manchester hosted by George House Trust for World AIDS Day was attended by It’s A Sin star Nathaniel Hall. It took place...
21st December 2022 | By Ola Adeyemi
ManMet and Uni Manchester UCU and UNISON staff tackle cash-rich employers on inflation pay rise and better working conditionsMan Met and University of Manchester members of UCU and UNISON have taken three days of strike action to pressurise their employers for higher pay...
21st December 2022 | By Ola Adeyemi
Picketing CWU workers say strikes will continue unless Royal Mail makes a new dealMembers of the Communication Workers Union picketing at the Royal Mail Manchester Sorting office have said unless the company shareholders reach a new agreement with...
21st December 2022 | By Miles Cooke
Salford Arts Theatre offer free pantomime tickets for children on free school mealsSalford Arts theatre have announced a run of child-only showings of their yearly pantomime this week with free tickets available for children receiving free school...
21st December 2022 | By Miles Cooke
Nigel Farage condemned for false ‘minority white’ Manchester commentsFeatured image: Gage Skidmore Broadcaster and ex-politician Nigel Farage has been widely condemned after he wrongly claimed that a number of UK cities, including Manchester, are now...
21st December 2022 | By Ola Adeyemi
Man Met and University of Manchester union members go on strike over pay and conditionsMan Met and University of Manchester union members recently took three days of strike action to pressurise employers for higher pay and better conditions. Members...
19th December 2022 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Manchester Christmas markets greener than ever this yearManchester City Council has increased the level of sustainability at the Christmas markets this year. There have been great efforts to ensure that the markets...
19th December 2022 | By Zara Gallimore
University of Manchester to give students a one-off payment to help with the cost of living crisisThe University of Manchester (UoM) has announced it will give full-time students a one-off payment of £170 to help deal with the cost of living...
14th December 2022 | By Vince Hunt
Messi’s class should decide Sunday’s World Cup final, say Man Met sports journalistsThe World Cup in Qatar is coming to an end this weekend and the rainbow t-shirts, Welsh bucket hats and Arab keffiyahs will be stored...
9th December 2022 | By Vince Hunt
Matchday Live sports coverage hits 11,000 viewers in first term, new figures showThe MMU sports show Matchday Live has notched up an astonishing global audience of 11,000 viewers in its first term of broadcasting from Platt Lane,...
7th December 2022 | By Vince Hunt
Lacrosse tribute to tragic Honor ahead of 19-2 Durham drubbing at freezing Platt LaneWatch the full game here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UC8-61vHn0 Man Met’s women’s lacrosse team and opponents University of Durham observed a minute’s tribute before Wednesday’s game in honour...