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Volunteers at Khizra Mosque with dates for NHS workers

23rd May 2020 | By Soha Butt

Cheetham Hill Mosque supporting NHS staff during Ramadan

The Cheetham Hill community gathered at Khizra Mosque on 7 May to pack the dates which help health workers to stay energised and hydrated while working. Over 200 date boxes...

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22nd May 2020 | By Zara Gallimore

Horwich postman raises more than £1,500 for the NHS by delivering post in fancy dress each day

Andrew Davies has been entertaining the local residents on his daily rounds with his fancy dress costumes and Nutty Hair Style.

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22nd May 2020 | By Summer El-Weshahi

Rochdale food banks help vulnerable local families during coronavirus pandemic

NQ spoke to a children's centre manager in one of the most deprived areas of Rochdale about the pressures familes are under.

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18th May 2020 | By nq_admin

Remarkable fightback of 21 year old who overcame rare form of blood cancer

As a person in any walk of life, there is a set of three words you never want to be on the receiving end of:...

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11th May 2020 | By Elena Richards Coldicutt

Days of worry: Man Met journalism student charts her family’s covid-19 journey

English and Journalism student Elena Richards Coldicutt was plunged into her own personal Covid-19 crisis when sister Anna was isolated during a school trip to...

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30th April 2020 | By Dale Anne McAulay

Four international journalists, who graduated in Manchester, report on their Covid-19 lockdown experiences

Speaking to my friends it became apparent that problems posed by disinformation and conspiracy theories around the coronavirus pandemic were prevalent and a worrying problem...

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20th April 2020 | By [email protected]

Wythenshawe-based domestic abuse charity providing help to victims during coronavirus crisis

Concerns have been raised about the potential rise of domestic violence cases during the coronavirus lockdown. Wythenshawe-based domestic abuse charity, Safe Spots, is assuring victims...

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12th April 2020 | By Zainab Tariq

Manchester businesses are delivering meals to feed people during coronavirus lockdown

Many Manchester organisations, including The Bread and Butter Thing, Fare share, Trussell Trust and Open Kitchen, are working together to gather donations and distributing support packages to...

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8th April 2020 | By dave porter

Podcast series about child sexual abuse material online launches early to help protect children

The launch of a hard-hitting podcast series about child sex abuse material online has been brought forward to raise awareness of increased risks to children...

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1st April 2020 | By [email protected]

Clap for Carers: Britain celebrates NHS workers with a round of applause during coronavirus crisis

Millions of Britons stood to applaud NHS workers for their service during the COVID-19 outbreak. People stood and clapped out on their doorsteps, balconies and...

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1st April 2020 | By Zainab Tariq

Man Met student and family in self-isolation after father becomes ill with coronavirus symptoms

A 21-year-old student studying at Manchester Metropolitan University has been quarantined after her father developed coronavirus symptoms following a trip to Milan. She was told...

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31st March 2020 | By Imogen Campion

‘We’re being asked to help out on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus as students nurses and midwives – it’s frightening’

Laura, 21, a student midwife from North Yorkshire, has spoken to the Northern Quota about being called to the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic. She...

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26th March 2020 | By Liz Hannaford

Finding the positives – Manchester Met journalism graduates spreading smiles in the lockdown

Siân Hamer with her idol, Daniel Radcliffe, in the days when it was still safe to stand this close   Siân Hamer’s job often sees her...

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23rd March 2020 | By Liz Hannaford

Manchester Met journalism graduates reporting Coronavirus stories across our region

Ramazani Mwamba in more normal times interviewing the chair of the Environment Agency, Emma Howard Boyd, in Kersal Wetlands   They may have only started...

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17th March 2020 | By Imogen Campion

Family fears leaving China as global number of COVID-19 cases continue to soar

A British family of four currently in Nanning, China fear leaving the province as the coronavirus situation worsens outside the country. Tom, from North Yorkshire, a father of...

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25th February 2020 | By Kamila Sebestova

Street art is helping to transform Withington, according to community activist Lizzy Jane

Art is important for Withington – and locals understand that. More than £5,000 was raised by Withington residents who liked the idea of bringing art to...

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25th February 2020 | By Kamila Sebestova

Withington baths is having a big impact on the neighbourhood and on residents’ lives

Withington Baths and Leisure Centre is an institute which has served the public for more 100 years.  First opened in 1911, it was the only...

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21st February 2020 | By Kamila Sebestova

Withington residents feel safe despite a rise in crime of 27% in one year

Statistics from Greater Manchester Police show that burglaries in Withington rose by 27% last year.  The south Manchester suburb is popular with students and has been undergoing development...

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21st February 2020 | By Leonie Backhaus

Council wants to make Northern Quarter greener and safer for pedestrians and cyclists

The public consultation to pedestrianise parts of the Northern Quarter saw a raft of ideas submitted from cyclists and green campaigners. One of the consultation...

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12th February 2020 | By Imogen Campion

Sixth annual NHS Unsung Hero Awards being held to recognise backroom healthcare staff

The sixth annual Unsung Hero Awards are being held at the Hilton Hotel this month to commemorate the work done by NHS non-medical and non-clinical...