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24th October 2020 | By Ruby Fandino
Abortion clinic granted a protest-free zone following years of ‘harassment’The Marie Stopes International abortion clinic in Fallowfield has been granted a no-protest safe zone after years of intimidation from anti-abortion campaigners. It is a victory...
23rd October 2020 | By Ruby Fandino
Warning over mental health crisis as Manchester enters tier 3 lockdownConcerns are growing over people’s worsening mental health as tighter lockdown restrictions and a tight £22m financial support package are predicted to affect the most...
23rd October 2020 | By Victoria Thiele
Twitter community helps reunite 30 runaway cows with their owner after rescue by PCPC Matthew Hilton was just beginning to relax as he drove home after a long day at work. Taking in the green views around Bury,...
23rd October 2020 | By Rory Gannon
BREAKING: Growing opposition as Manchester moves to Tier 3 restrictionsThe Greater Manchester region has been moved to Tier 3 restrictions by the government, putting hundreds of jobs and businesses at risk. New restrictions that...
23rd October 2020 | By Megan Wilkinson
Staff in Manchester schools unhappy with measures to prevent spread of coronavirusStaff at Manchester schools claim they have not been provided with enough support and have branded coronavirus measures a ‘joke’. Teaching staff who are unhappy with...
22nd October 2020 | By Niamh O'Connell
Covid makes Christmas markets go virtual in Lees villageChristmas markets in Lees village in Oldham have been taken virtual this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The markets will take place on 28-29...
22nd October 2020 | By Matthew Kay
Sending in the troops: Manchester noodle bar delivers a WW2 tank full of food to self-isolating studentsIsolating students were shocked and delighted as whole tank filled with noodles rolled up to their halls of residence on Monday Morning. Chopstix Noodle Bar...
22nd October 2020 | By nq_admin
LIVE BLOG: Protest organised by Manchester People’s Assembly against imposition of tier 3 restrictions on the city
22nd October 2020 | By Bailey Taylor
Alexandra Park awarded Green Flag despite global pandemicFriends of Alexandra Park have had their efforts rewarded as the Park is given Green Flag status for the first time in its history. Alexandra...
22nd October 2020 | By Bailey Taylor
Manchester artist wins first prize at internationally renowned arts exhibition in CataloniaA Manchester artist has seen his work win stellar recognition after taking first place at a prestigious arts exhibition in Catalonia. The piece titled ‘Act On’ won...
22nd October 2020 | By George Crafer
A hygiene bank is the first of its kind in Manchester – and it’s run out of a spare roomA ‘hygiene bank’ run out of a spare room has been set up in Manchester for people who cannot afford essential washing and sanitary products. The Hygiene...
20th October 2020 | By Constance Enzler
Manchester Art Gallery launches digital campaign to help families build language skills of children under fiveManchester Art Gallery and Read Manchester have launched a virtual campaign to help parents build their children’s literacy skills at home. The Hungry Little Minds campaign...
20th October 2020 | By Harry Hansen
Leaseholders call on the government to expand support to buildings under 18m tall with unsafe claddingResidents worried they will be charged for replacing unsafe cladding are campaigning for more government support. The Hulme Life building is in the highest fire risk...
19th October 2020 | By Megan Wilkinson
Man Met graduate successfully launches new business during the covid-19 lockdownA Man Met graduate and entrepreneur who launched a new business venture during lockdown says covid-19 has secured her future. Morgan Allen started her own...
19th October 2020 | By Ruby Fandino
Longsight library launches first anti-racist bookshelf in bid to raise awareness of diversityLongsight Library and a community group have come together to create an anti-racism bookshelf launch. The anti-racist bookshelf is an ongoing project led by community group...
19th October 2020 | By Lewis Oxley
Professor Martyn Evans appointed director of Manchester School of ArtProfessor Martyn Evans has been appointed the new director of the Manchester School of Art at Manchester Metropolitan University. Professor Evans has worked at the university for the past five...
18th October 2020 | By Hayley Grice
Manchester mental health charity launches online festival to highlight the ‘Manc Spirit’A Manchester mental health charity is hosting an online festival to showcase the diversity of culture across Trafford. The #OurTrafford festival will be the first of...
17th October 2020 | By Claudia Waring
Manchester campaigners demand an end to police brutality and SARS in Nigeria protestCampaigners took to the streets in Moston at the weekend to protest against police brutality in Nigeria. Wearing personal protective equipment and following regulations, protestors gathered...
17th October 2020 | By Valentine Fourreau
Climate Emergency Manchester need your help to bring cleaner air to ManchesterClimate Emergency Manchester has launched a petition calling on the city council to establish a dedicated panel of councillors looking at climate issues. The group...
16th October 2020 | By Rory Gannon
Manchester musicians hit out at Chancellor’s ‘insulting’ retraining commentsManchester musicians have hit out at the government for suggesting people left unemployed by the Covid-19 pandemic should retrain to find work. Chancellor Rishi Sunak...