News

bury3

21st October 2019 | By Anish Vij

Bury community remembers those killed in terror attacks across the world

School children have attended a tree planting ceremony to show their support for victims of terror. The tree had been decorated with messages of hope...

fairshare

21st October 2019 | By Anish Vij

Office workers ditch their takeouts in favour of packed lunch to help the needy

Workers across Manchester ditched their meal deals in exhange for a packed lunch in order to help people in need. Fareshare asked people for a...

kurdish_protest_in_piccadilly_gardens

19th October 2019 | By [email protected]

Activists call upon people in Manchester to show support for Kurds under siege from Turkey

A large group of Kurdish activists demonstrated against the ongoing violence in Syria, condemning the Turkish government over its decision to invade Rojava. Meeting at...

Explosion in Syria border town near Turkey - by Jordi Bernabeu Farrús

18th October 2019 | By Isaac Jordan

Protestors demand an end to Turkish attacks in northern Syria

Hundreds of protestors in Manchester have called for an end to killings and military action against Kurdish forces and communities in northern Syria. Turkey began its military action last week...

cropped

18th October 2019 | By dave porter

Manchester college students witness protests on streets of Barcelona over jailing of Catalan independence politicians

  Sixth form students from Manchester have been caught up in mass protests in Barcelona over the jailing of separatist politicians. Thousands of people in...

fireworks

16th October 2019 | By Anish Vij

Fire safety campaign aimed at children to stop misuse of fireworks leading up to bonfire night

Children have been taking part in a fire safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of injuries from fireworks in the run-up to Bonfire Night. Fireworks are already legally on...

stopthehate_large_2

16th October 2019 | By karthiknair

New action plan launched to help stem shock rise in hate crime in Manchester

A new hate crime plan has been launched after figures revealed a 14% rise in such crimes between 2018 and 2019 in Greater Manchester. There...

award_winning_cfrs_-_resized

16th October 2019 | By Imogen Campion

Awards given to ambulance volunteers to mark 20 years service to NW communities

Volunteers from across the region came together to celebrate 20 years of outstanding service to the public by the ambulance service.  The event was held...

image_3

16th October 2019 | By Megan Marsden

CCTV shows men stealing luggage from terminal 1 at Manchester airport

Security at Manchester Airport have released CCTV images of two men who stole baggage from a storage room in Terminal 1 during a burlgary on...

46476227_302970490313863_2942628574349230080_n-600x800

16th October 2019 | By Daniel Jones

Thousands of Salford children given food assistance over summer

Salford city council has helped provide financial assistance for food to just under 3,000 children over the summer, thanks to funds made available through the...

unnamed

16th October 2019 | By Daniel Jones

Thousands of Salford children given food assistance over summer

Salford city council provided financial help for food to 3,000 children over the summer thanks to funds made available through the a new scheme. Salford Assist...

Statement by Greater Manchester Police on their investigation into the Arndale stabbings

11th October 2019 | By Pete Murray

Arndale attacks – Manchester Met University journalism student on the scene

A man in his 40’s has been arrested outside the Arndale Centre in Manchester city centre on suspicion of serious assault, after four people were...

72541051_10162812060410157_5132484226502885376_n

11th October 2019 | By Pete Murray

Arndale knife attack leaves three in hospital

Three people have been taken to hospital after a serious knife attack at the Arndale Shopping centre. The police have confirmed that 40-year-old man has been arrested...

nq_pic_1_police

9th October 2019 | By [email protected]

More than 600 knives handed into police in city centre during amnesty

More than 600 knives have been left anonymously in amnesty bins placed by police across Manchester city centre. Officers are keen to keep the 10...

xr1

7th October 2019 | By Isaac Jordan

Activists criticise city council for ‘inaction’ over climate change emergency

Manchester City Council has come under fire for  ‘inaction’ on the climate emergency following the publication of a Freedom of Information response by climate activists....

affordable_homes_picture

4th October 2019 | By Isaac Jordan

Manchester faces affordable housing crisis, new research shows

Manchester faces a dire shortage of affordable homes as families on housing benefit face a rise in poverty levels and being priced out of the...

xr1

3rd October 2019 | By Pruthvi Khilosia

Extinction Rebellion activists from Manchester prepare for protests in the capital

Students in Manchester are gearing themselves up for a week of protests as part of Extinction Rebellion’s campaign on the climate emergency.  This week a...

Heaton Park Tram- Photo by Stephen McKay

25th September 2019 | By Isaac Jordan

Cable theft at Heaton Park Tramway sees community pull together

The Heaton Park Tramway in north Manchester is out of service “indefinitely” after suspected metal theifs stole and damaged overhead cables. The theft cut power to the tramways lakeside depot,...

xr1

19th September 2019 | By dave porter

Come and join the editorial team at the Northern Quota!

How would you like to write for the Northern Quota and join its editorial team? We’re looking for Man Met multimedia journalism students to sign...

3rd August 2019 | By [email protected]

Firearm amnesty rids pistols and machine guns from criminal contact

As a two-week firearms amnesty comes to an end,  hauls of arms handed in anonymously are being handled by police officers across Greater Manchester. In an...