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4th October 2021 | By Olivia Weeks

Stop the War coalition panel held in Manchester to discuss 20 years of the ‘war on terror’

The People’s Assembly gathered in Manchester at the weekend during what has been dubbed a ‘Festival of Resistance’ to coincide with the Tory party conference. And...

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3rd October 2021 | By Megan Traviss

Hundreds gather in Manchester to protest against Brexit as Tory party conference lands in the city

Hundreds of protestors gather in St. Peter's Square in Manchester to demonstrate against Brexit and the Conservative government ahead of the Conservative Party conference in the city.

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2nd October 2021 | By Alimat Akanni

Shoppers are being encouraged to donate part of their weekly shop to help people in need in the community

Aldi shoppers are being encouraged to donate part of their weekly shop to charity to help feed those in need. The supermarket has installed donation...

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30th September 2021 | By Megan Traviss

Mark’s Law: petition for compulsory safety equipment around UK inland waters passes 100,000 signatures

Acting student Mark Allen tragically drowned in 2018. His family believe he could have been saved if safety equipment was present. Mark's mother Leeanne Bartley has called for the passing of 'Mark Allen's Law' - the legal placing of water rescue equipment around bodied water in the UK. Now, the petition has surpassed 100,000 signatures and will be considered for debate in Parliament.

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29th September 2021 | By Rebecca Redican

Football fans breathe sigh of relief after Metrolink strike plans put on hold

Football fans have expressed relief after Unite Union suspended strike plans for Metrolink’s 300 drivers at the weekend following a “greatly improved pay offer”.   Workers were originally offered...

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24th September 2021 | By David Smith

Candlelit vigil held in Manchester in memory of murdered schoolteacher Sabina Nessa

A candlelit vigil was held last night in Manchester in memory of murdered schoolteacher Sabina Nessa. Vigils were held across the country to commemorate the...

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24th September 2021 | By Emma Mohammad

Flash flood caused by burst pipe outside University of Manchester forces closure of Oxford Road and Student Union

  United Utilities says it is working round the clock to repair damage caused by a flash flood near the University of Manchester and reopen Oxford Road. A burst...

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18th August 2021 | By Hannah Terry

World experts gather to share leadership tips and experiences in creative industries at RISE Summit

Guest speakers will discuss their leadership journey in the creative industry MMU alumni form to share their experiences in the working world on Saturday Keynote...

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17th August 2021 | By nq_admin

Live blog: RISE leadership summit at Man Met

 

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2nd July 2021 | By Rory Gannon

‘It’s horrible knowing someone has been through your stuff’: tackling crime in Fallowfield

Fallowfield is home to a wide array of people and as a result, the ward is teeming with life. However, with more people brings the...

Sabah Ahmedi, Manchester's youngest Iman

1st July 2021 | By Georgina Randall

Meet one of the youngest Imams in Britain: a visit to the Darul Amaan Mosque

Sabah Ahmedi doesn’t have a white beard or wear a thobe (long robe worn by Muslim men) but follows all the disciplines of Islam, praying...

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25th June 2021 | By George Crafer

IAMKYAMI and Alfie Sky talk to NQ ahead of Art School Live performance

Today is the first day of the Art School Live.  The free event will be live-streamed between 6 and 9 pm today and tomorrow.  The...

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20th June 2021 | By Tyrese King

Over five million people have applied for the European Settlement Scheme that closes at the end of the month

The deadline to allow European and Swiss citizens to stay in Great Britain is fast approaching, having only until the end of the month to apply for...

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18th June 2021 | By Hannah Terry

The festival run by students is back but things are a bit different this year…

Art School Live (ASL) has returned but with a twist as the festival will be live-streamed on 25 and 26 June, hosting an array of...

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17th June 2021 | By Paolo Granelli

Students march through Oxford Road to the University of Manchester for Palestine

University, college and high school students gathered yesterday to protest against the Israeli occupation of Palestine.  Starting at 4pm on the corner of Old Birley street outside...

11th June 2021 | By Tyrese King

Lockdown eases as UNESCO City of Literature Manchester put on the first ever The Festival of Libraries

The Festival of Libraries are running events all this month supported by Arts Council England and the National Lottery Project Grants programme. The National Lottery Project Grants...

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10th June 2021 | By George Crafer

South Manchester group Football for Foodbanks is fighting food poverty with 6-a-side football fixtures

  A group called Football for Foodbanks is hosting 6-a side-football matches and supporting Manchester foodbanks.  The group, which caters to both men and women,...

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6th June 2021 | By Tyrese King

Campaigners visit local secondary school encouraging open talks about race issues

Representatives of the Kids of Colour campaign visited Cedar Mount Academy in Gorton to a hold face-to face workshops exploring idenities and challenging sterotypical and prejudice views. “Described as...

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4th June 2021 | By Georgina Randall

More than 1,000 young people queue outside Moss Side walk-in clinic for first jab but there are ‘more people than number of vaccines’

Patients over 18 at The Arch Medical Practice in Hulme were invited with their housemates to receive their first Pfizer dose. In a text sent...

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28th May 2021 | By George Crafer

Plans to develop Hough End playing fields put on hold after outcry from campaigners

Manchester City Council has announced that it will effectively pause plans to redevelop Hough End Fields into a major sporting complex. The deadline for  public consultation,...