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5th March 2025 | By Ruby Henry-Dicks
Told to ‘get on with it’: study reveals women with endometriosis experience lower earnings and irregular employmentAn endometriosis sufferer with a huge following on social media says she was told by doctors to ‘get on with it’ after she complained about...
5th March 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin
Man Met journalism student hosts BBC radio show about taking the night bus around ManchesterA 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 GardensA 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 bailiffsA 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 ManchesterBeth 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...
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 AssadIn 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...
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...
19th February 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin
David Conn calls for ‘duty of candour’ for officials ahead of Hillsborough LawReporter of the year David Conn has called for a ‘duty of candour’ to be placed on police as campaigners call for a Hillsborough law...
13th February 2025 | By Alice Haston
Almost Famous staff turn to union over unpaid wages claim after burger restaurants close downStaff 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 VATAncoats’ 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 streetBarber 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 –...
5th February 2025 | By nqstaff
Welcoming the Year of the Snake: Manchester’s Chinatown shines during Lunar New Year celebrationsChinatown 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...
29th January 2025 | By Ed Charlesworth
Multimillion pound AI-led recycling centre to be built in BoltonGreater Manchester Combined Authority has announced plans for a state-of-the art AI-led recycling plant to be built in Bolton at an estimated cost of £17-£21m....
29th January 2025 | By Ed Charlesworth
Labour councillor accused of not listening to constituents’ concerns over children’s safetyUnion protesters were escorted out a of council meeting by security after complaints that councillors had ignored concerns from residents about the roadside safety of...
21st January 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin
Man Met hosts GB Paralympian and Sky Sports reporter for Future Me WeekSky Sports’ Miriam Walker-Khan and GB Paralympic rower Gregg Stevenson opened up about their lives and careers for ManMet’s Future Me Week on Monday (20...
21st January 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin
Jamie Laing: ‘My brain was all over the place’Radio One’s Jamie Laing talked about ADHD, mental health, and Comic Relief in a panel discussion held at Man Met on Monday (20 January). The...
10th January 2025 | By Stephanie Rocke
‘Switch on to spiking’: St John Ambulance launches campaign to combat drink spiking dangersFeatured image: Aleksandr Popov/Unsplash St John Ambulance service has issued new guidance on drink spiking and launched a campaign aimed at young people on the...
10th January 2025 | By Kate Dening
Calls for government to address funding to combat violence against women and girlsFeatured Image: Manchester Women’s Aid Women’s Aid has called for the Labour government to address its failure to commit to new funding on tackling violence...
10th January 2025 | By Kate Dening
Manchester leads the way in green social prescribingFeatured Image: Kate Dening