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18th November 2022 | By Beth Ibbotson
Just Stop Oil protestors urge Manchester residents to take up the fight against fossil fuel and join in direct actionManchester residents are being urged to join the non-violent protests of Just Stop Oil as the protest group steps up its activism around the country....
17th November 2022 | By Jessica Smith
Entrepreneurs create social media app to encourage in-person socialising and tackle loneliness in ManchesterA new social media app aims to encourage users to meet new people, build friendships and find like-minded people around Manchester – in person rather...
16th November 2022 | By Dorthe Berger
Fear of serious injury stops rugby game at Platt Lane with Man Met women ahead 28-17Three tries by Amy Williams put Man Met Women 28-17 up against Liverpool before the match was stopped in the 63rd minute due to a...
16th November 2022 | By Jack Merry
View from Grosvenor East: 12 reasons why our Sports Journalism students won’t be boycotting the Qatar World CupThe Qatar World Cup is set to kick off on 20 November. The competition has been enveloped by corruption allegations and concerns about human rights...
16th November 2022 | By Chloe Graber
Religious protesters urge government to pay poorer countries for pollution damageReligious volunteers staged a protest in Manchester to urge the government to pay damages caused to “poor countries” for pollution caused by climate change. Quakers,...
15th November 2022 | By Chloe Graber
A green future for road sweepings being recycled as soil for plantsA team of scientists at Manchester Metropolitan University is examining whether road sweepings could be used as soil to plant trees. Each year thousands tones...
14th November 2022 | By Thomas Markham
Manchester’s ‘counterfeit mile’ set to be bulldozed after latest GMP crackdownManchester’s ‘counterfeit mile’ is set to be revamped as Greater Manchester Police continue a crackdown on illegal activity. Manchester is famous for its ‘curry mile’,...
12th November 2022 | By Thomas Markham
Thousands of fans left angered after missing out Peter Kay Live TicketsFans from across Britain flocked to social media to express their anger after missing out on Peter Kay Live tickets. Bolton’s famous comic Peter Kay...
10th November 2022 | By Ola Adeyemi
Student is suspected of carrying out attack on Man Met library staff by pelting them with eggsA student is suspected to have carried out an attack on Man Met library staff by pelting them with eggs in the main entrance. It...
6th November 2022 | By Elena John
Vulnerable people may be forced to use Manchester Central Library as a ‘warm bank’ this winterManchester Central Library may become a “warm bank” for those who cannot afford to heat their homes during the cost of living crisis. Andy Burnham...
3rd November 2022 | By Joe Hylton
Christmas markets to return this year bigger and better after long absence due to Covid-19Manchester’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 exhibitionNothing 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...
30th October 2022 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Man, 19, charged with murder of Man Met student Luke O’ConnorA 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’ConnorA 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’ConnorThe 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 eventBlack 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 2040Selfridges 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 organisersThe 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...