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18th May 2020 | By nq_admin
Remarkable fightback of 21 year old who overcame rare form of blood cancerAs a person in any walk of life, there is a set of three words you never want to be on the receiving end of:...
11th May 2020 | By Elena Richards Coldicutt
Days of worry: Man Met journalism student charts her family’s covid-19 journeyEnglish 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...
30th April 2020 | By Dale Anne McAulay
Four international journalists, who graduated in Manchester, report on their Covid-19 lockdown experiencesSpeaking to my friends it became apparent that problems posed by disinformation and conspiracy theories around the coronavirus pandemic were prevalent and a worrying problem...
20th April 2020 | By [email protected]
Wythenshawe-based domestic abuse charity providing help to victims during coronavirus crisisConcerns 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...
12th April 2020 | By Zainab Tariq
Manchester businesses are delivering meals to feed people during coronavirus lockdownMany 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...
8th April 2020 | By dave porter
Podcast series about child sexual abuse material online launches early to help protect childrenThe 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...
1st April 2020 | By [email protected]
Clap for Carers: Britain celebrates NHS workers with a round of applause during coronavirus crisisMillions 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...
1st April 2020 | By Zainab Tariq
Man Met student and family in self-isolation after father becomes ill with coronavirus symptomsA 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...
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...
26th March 2020 | By Liz Hannaford
Finding the positives – Manchester Met journalism graduates spreading smiles in the lockdownSiân 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...
23rd March 2020 | By Liz Hannaford
Manchester Met journalism graduates reporting Coronavirus stories across our regionRamazani Mwamba in more normal times interviewing the chair of the Environment Agency, Emma Howard Boyd, in Kersal Wetlands They may have only started...
17th March 2020 | By Imogen Campion
Family fears leaving China as global number of COVID-19 cases continue to soarA 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...
25th February 2020 | By Kamila Sebestova
Street art is helping to transform Withington, according to community activist Lizzy JaneArt 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...
25th February 2020 | By Kamila Sebestova
Withington baths is having a big impact on the neighbourhood and on residents’ livesWithington Baths and Leisure Centre is an institute which has served the public for more 100 years. First opened in 1911, it was the only...
21st February 2020 | By Kamila Sebestova
Withington residents feel safe despite a rise in crime of 27% in one yearStatistics 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...
21st February 2020 | By Leonie Backhaus
Council wants to make Northern Quarter greener and safer for pedestrians and cyclistsThe public consultation to pedestrianise parts of the Northern Quarter saw a raft of ideas submitted from cyclists and green campaigners. One of the consultation...
12th February 2020 | By Imogen Campion
Sixth annual NHS Unsung Hero Awards being held to recognise backroom healthcare staffThe 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...
6th February 2020 | By eshembercritchley
Students record live Bang to Rights with Claire Sanderson, editor-in-chief of Women’s HealthClaire Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief, of Women’s Health Magazine spoke to first and final year MMU Multimedia Journalism students on Tuesday 4 February. Claire’s Twitter bio refers to...
3rd February 2020 | By Daniel Mardle
Extinction Rebellion say being placed on ‘extremist’ list will not stop fight to save the planetExtinction Rebellion have not been deterred after being placed on the extreme ideology list by counter-terrorism police. In fact, they have taken it as a sign...
31st January 2020 | By dave porter
Crowds gather in Parliament Square as the UK prepares to usher in BrexitHundreds of Leave supporters have begun to pack out Parliament Square in London in anticipation of Britain leaving the EU at 11pm tonight. There...