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7th October 2021 | By Hattie Payne
Peaceful protesters gather in St Peter’s Square to oppose Tory party conference in ManchesterA group of protesters came together in St Peter’s Square on Tuesday evening to take a stance against the Tory Party Conference. I was at the peaceful...
7th October 2021 | By Isabella Coombes
Manchester students push for free anti-drug measures after surge in drink spikingStudents are pressuring universities to make women safer in the wake of a series of drink spiking incidents in popular bars and clubs. There has...
7th October 2021 | By Ruby Fandino
‘I believe in freedom of speech and freedom of protest’: Jacob Rees-Mogg responds to Manchester demonstrationsThousands joined the People’s Assembly to protest the Conservative conference with a series of demonstrations and panel discussions over three days in central Manchester. People flooded the...
6th October 2021 | By A.White
Manchester’s left protests against arrival of Conservative Party conference in ‘red bloc’The socialist organisation Manchester Momentum staged a ‘red bloc’ protest along Oxford Road to mark the arrival of the Conservative party in Manchester. The Tory...
6th October 2021 | By Daisy Bradbury
Hundreds of students scramble to sell Warehouse Project tickets after audio issuesOver 300 Warehouse Project tickets have been listed on social media following sound and technical issues at their Repercussions event in September.
5th October 2021 | By Divine Vika
Cheetham Hill cultural festival reunites community by hosting festival in person post-lockdownCheetham Hill residents celebrated the highly-anticipated annual Cheetham Hill Cultural festival at the weekend after celebrating the festivities on Facebook Live during the lockdown. The annual festival...
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...
3rd October 2021 | By Megan Traviss
Hundreds gather in Manchester to protest against Brexit as Tory party conference lands in the cityHundreds 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.
2nd October 2021 | By Alimat Akanni
Shoppers are being encouraged to donate part of their weekly shop to help people in need in the communityAldi shoppers are being encouraged to donate part of their weekly shop to charity to help feed those in need. The supermarket has installed donation...
30th September 2021 | By Megan Traviss
Mark’s Law: petition for compulsory safety equipment around UK inland waters passes 100,000 signaturesActing 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.
29th September 2021 | By Rebecca Redican
Football fans breathe sigh of relief after Metrolink strike plans put on holdFootball 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...
24th September 2021 | By David Smith
Candlelit vigil held in Manchester in memory of murdered schoolteacher Sabina NessaA candlelit vigil was held last night in Manchester in memory of murdered schoolteacher Sabina Nessa. Vigils were held across the country to commemorate the...
24th September 2021 | By Emma Mohammad
Flash flood caused by burst pipe outside University of Manchester forces closure of Oxford Road and Student UnionUnited 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...
18th August 2021 | By Hannah Terry
World experts gather to share leadership tips and experiences in creative industries at RISE SummitGuest speakers will discuss their leadership journey in the creative industry MMU alumni form to share their experiences in the working world on Saturday Keynote...
2nd July 2021 | By Rory Gannon
‘It’s horrible knowing someone has been through your stuff’: tackling crime in FallowfieldFallowfield is home to a wide array of people and as a result, the ward is teeming with life. However, with more people brings the...
1st July 2021 | By Georgina Randall
Meet one of the youngest Imams in Britain: a visit to the Darul Amaan MosqueSabah 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...
25th June 2021 | By George Crafer
IAMKYAMI and Alfie Sky talk to NQ ahead of Art School Live performanceToday 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...
20th June 2021 | By Tyrese King
Over five million people have applied for the European Settlement Scheme that closes at the end of the monthThe 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...
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...