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15th November 2019 | By Zainab Tariq

Protest in Manchester against ‘violence’ in Kashmir aimed at Muslim population

More than 80 people gathered in Piccadilly Gardens to protest against what they see as the “violation” of Kashmiri Muslims by Indian Army troops. The  protest...

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13th November 2019 | By [email protected]

Solidarity federation calls on Manchester care workers to join network to fight ‘exploitation’

The Solidarity Federation, a worker’s rights campaign group, is calling on care workers in Manchester to join its alliance and fight back against what it...

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6th November 2019 | By Zainab Tariq

Proposed Gandhi statue in Manchester opposed by students who say Indian leader was ‘racist’

A 9ft bronze statue of Gandhi planned for the centre of Manchester has been opposed by students on the grounds that the Indian leader was...

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4th November 2019 | By Marcus Chan

New sketch book brings to life redevelopment of city centre quarter

A Manchester sketcher and writer has created a sketchbook named Mayfield Stories which brings the redevelopment of a historic part of the city to life....

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30th October 2019 | By Isaac Jordan

Deansgate ‘terrorism’ arrests trigger travel chaos in city centre for commuters

Two men arrested on suspicion of terror offences on Deansgate yesterday have been released without charge and police say they are treating the incident as irresponsible behaviour. Greater Manchester...

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30th October 2019 | By Isaac Jordan

City council leader faces criticism for labelling protestors ‘climate extremists’

Councillor Richard Leese, leader of the city council, is facing criticism for his use of the phrase “climate extremists” when describing climate protestors in Manchester. Councillor Leese...

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29th October 2019 | By Sophie Cook

Church organises ‘999 pray-in’ to calm parishioners’ anguish over Brexit

A church in Marple organised a 12-hour prayer session so that parishioners could soothe their worries over Brexit and the divided state of the nation. Ordinand...

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23rd October 2019 | By karthiknair

Syrian doctor who escaped Assad regime sets up charity in UK to help orphans

Dr Najib Edal was operating on a patient in Syria in 2012 when a nurse warned him that soldiers of the Assad regime had entered his home...

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21st October 2019 | By [email protected]

Mother of Yousef Makki speaks out about devastating effects of knife crime in emotional address

Debbie Makki, mother of student Yousef Makki who was stabbed to death earlier this year, gave an emotional address at a summit organised to raise...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...