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21st October 2019 | By Anish Vij
Bury community remembers those killed in terror attacks across the worldSchool children have attended a tree planting ceremony to show their support for victims of terror. The tree had been decorated with messages of hope...
21st October 2019 | By Anish Vij
Office workers ditch their takeouts in favour of packed lunch to help the needyWorkers across Manchester ditched their meal deals in exhange for a packed lunch in order to help people in need. Fareshare asked people for a...
19th October 2019 | By [email protected]
Activists call upon people in Manchester to show support for Kurds under siege from TurkeyA large group of Kurdish activists demonstrated against the ongoing violence in Syria, condemning the Turkish government over its decision to invade Rojava. Meeting at...
18th October 2019 | By Isaac Jordan
Protestors demand an end to Turkish attacks in northern SyriaHundreds 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...
18th October 2019 | By dave porter
Manchester college students witness protests on streets of Barcelona over jailing of Catalan independence politiciansSixth form students from Manchester have been caught up in mass protests in Barcelona over the jailing of separatist politicians. Thousands of people in...
16th October 2019 | By Anish Vij
Fire safety campaign aimed at children to stop misuse of fireworks leading up to bonfire nightChildren 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...
16th October 2019 | By karthiknair
New action plan launched to help stem shock rise in hate crime in ManchesterA new hate crime plan has been launched after figures revealed a 14% rise in such crimes between 2018 and 2019 in Greater Manchester. There...
16th October 2019 | By Imogen Campion
Awards given to ambulance volunteers to mark 20 years service to NW communitiesVolunteers from across the region came together to celebrate 20 years of outstanding service to the public by the ambulance service. The event was held...
16th October 2019 | By Megan Marsden
CCTV shows men stealing luggage from terminal 1 at Manchester airportSecurity at Manchester Airport have released CCTV images of two men who stole baggage from a storage room in Terminal 1 during a burlgary on...
16th October 2019 | By Daniel Jones
Thousands of Salford children given food assistance over summerSalford 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...
16th October 2019 | By Daniel Jones
Thousands of Salford children given food assistance over summerSalford 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...
11th October 2019 | By Pete Murray
Arndale attacks – Manchester Met University journalism student on the sceneA 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...
11th October 2019 | By Pete Murray
Arndale knife attack leaves three in hospitalThree 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...
9th October 2019 | By [email protected]
More than 600 knives handed into police in city centre during amnestyMore than 600 knives have been left anonymously in amnesty bins placed by police across Manchester city centre. Officers are keen to keep the 10...
7th October 2019 | By Isaac Jordan
Activists criticise city council for ‘inaction’ over climate change emergencyManchester City Council has come under fire for ‘inaction’ on the climate emergency following the publication of a Freedom of Information response by climate activists....
4th October 2019 | By Isaac Jordan
Manchester faces affordable housing crisis, new research showsManchester faces a dire shortage of affordable homes as families on housing benefit face a rise in poverty levels and being priced out of the...
3rd October 2019 | By Pruthvi Khilosia
Extinction Rebellion activists from Manchester prepare for protests in the capitalStudents 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...
25th September 2019 | By Isaac Jordan
Cable theft at Heaton Park Tramway sees community pull togetherThe 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,...
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 contactAs 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...