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10th November 2022 | By Ola Adeyemi

Student is suspected of carrying out attack on Man Met library staff by pelting them with eggs

A student is suspected to have carried out an attack on Man Met library staff by pelting them with eggs in the main entrance. It...

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6th November 2022 | By Elena John

Vulnerable people may be forced to use Manchester Central Library as a ‘warm bank’ this winter

Manchester Central Library may become a “warm bank” for those who cannot afford to heat their homes during the cost of living crisis. Andy Burnham...

Christmas markets are back after the pandemic

3rd November 2022 | By Joe Hylton

Christmas markets to return this year bigger and better after long absence due to Covid-19

Manchester’s Christmas markets to finally return after a long standstill after coronavirus stopped people from coming together to embrace the festive season.

31st October 2022 | By Elena John

Disabled people’s ongoing fight for rights showcased in People’s History Museum exhibition

Nothing About Us Without Us, a landmark exhibition detailing disabled people’s fight for rights, is launching at the People’s History Museum. The exhibition will open...

Police cars line the streets of Wilmslow Road after murder

30th October 2022 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Man, 19, charged with murder of Man Met student Luke O’Connor

A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Man Met student Luke O’Connor. Shiloh Pottinger has been remanded in custody and will appear...

29th October 2022 | By Elena John

Man arrested following fatal stabbing of Man Met student Luke O’Connor

A 19-year-old man was arrested in the Fallowfield area last night in relation to the stabbing of “gentle giant” Man Met student Luke O’Connor. The...

28th October 2022 | By Elena John

Man Met student who died after stabbing is named as 19-year-old Luke O’Connor

The family of Luke O’Connor have released a tribute to their “one of a kind” son, who died after being stabbed in Fallowfield on Wednesday. ...

27th October 2022 | By Kate Gaetto

Black Lives Matter mural vandalised at Chorlton Church and changed to ‘All lives matter’

A Chorlton church has had its ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural vandalised and painted over with the slogan ‘All Lives Matter’. Leaders at Chorlton Central Church...

27th October 2022 | By Elena John

Will your pet dog finally be allowed to travel with you on trams?

Transport for Greater Manchester is to decide if pet dogs will be permanently permitted on trams following a three-month trial period.  From the start of...

27th October 2022 | By Chloe Graber

Black history month celebrated through creativity at central library event

Black creativity celebratory evening in Manchester Central Library Fashion show, art exhibition, word performance Brought by Bob Expo, Cultureville and Business IP Greater Manchester Carole...

26th October 2022 | By Chloe Graber

Ambitious plan revealed by Selfridges to go carbon neutral by 2040

Selfridges shares its first results on Project Earth Store moves its carbon-free objectives forward by 10 years Aims to reach ‘reuse and resale’ goals by...

26th October 2022 | By Joe Hylton

‘Enough is Enough’: Britain is broken, say protest organisers

The People’s Assembly has called for a demonstration against the government who they say are attacking the ordinary people of Britain. The event takes place...

LS Lowry Going to the Match 1953 Professional Footballers’ Association, on loan to The Lowry Collection, Salford © The Estate of L.S. Lowry. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2015

26th October 2022 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Lowry successfully bids £7.8m to keep Going to the Match painting

Featured Image - LS Lowry Going to the Match 1953 Professional Footballers’ Association, on loan to The Lowry Collection, Salford - The Estate of L.S. Lowry. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2015

Wilmslow Road Incident

26th October 2022 | By Thomas Mansbridge

University offers counselling to students after police confirm death of 19-year-old Man Met student

UPDATE (Thurs 27 Oct): It has been confirmed that the student attended Man Met following a statement from the university this morning. A spokesperson said:...

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26th October 2022 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Guinness World Record attempt for largest gathering of people dressed as ghosts

Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield is hosting a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as ghosts this weekend. It takes...

23rd October 2022 | By Vince Hunt

Basketball Matchday Live double-header – both games here in full

Man Met Matchday Live's first basketball double-header featured commentary debuts from Sport Journalism students and strong performances on the court by both our Men's and Women's teams.

19th October 2022 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

Young men aged between 17 and 24 are the age group most at risk from drowning, new research shows

As we settle into the new semester, cold nights are chilling our core and the days are getting shorter. Winter brings its own set of...

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12th September 2022 | By Callum Scott

Hundreds gather in Manchester to hear proclamation of King Charles III

As King Charles III is proclaimed to the people of Greater Manchester, flowers are laid in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II. NQ was on hand on...

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24th July 2022 | By Marina Argirova

National Trust prepares to open new ‘park in the sky’ to the public in Manchester this week

Manchester’s Castlefield Viaduct is set to open on Saturday after the National Trust took on the project to renovate and create an inner city greenspace. ...

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24th July 2022 | By Marina Argirova

Protesters make a stand against vivisection outside the University of Manchester

Animal rights activists staged a demonstration outside the University of Manchester on Saturday during a national day of protest Members of Vivisection Exposed from around the UK marched...