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3rd May 2019 | By Pete Murray

Labour holds tight in Salford – and elects a MMU alumna to city council

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25th April 2019 | By R.McCourt

Journalists and LGBT activists mourn as Lyra McKee is laid to rest

Juornalist Lyra McKee Derry is waking up with heavy hearts today knowing that a talented individual who was slain in the very streets where she...

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31st March 2019 | By Derrick Flanagin

American Airlines flight departs Manchester 22 minutes early without passenger – and blames passenger

When Matt Mascarenas showed up at Manchester’s Ringway International airport at 7.30am for his 10.05am flight, he was chuffed at how early he was. “I...

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25th March 2019 | By nq_admin

‘Put it to the people’: Brexit march the biggest in British history

More than one million people marched through the streets of London on Saturday calling for a ‘People’s Vote’ on Brexit.  The protest, one of the largest...

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20th March 2019 | By nq_admin

Man Met’s Student Union: meet your new student officers

After weeks of campaigning, on Thursday 14 March the 2019 Lead Your Union elections came to a close. Election night was hosted in the main hall of...

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18th March 2019 | By nq_admin

Utrecht shootings: manhunt underway for gunman after shooting on tram

A student at Utrecht University has spoken to the Northern Quota about a shooting in the city which killed three and injured five others. A...

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6th March 2019 | By Lewis Finney

‘We need a miracle’: the battle to save Ryebank Fields from development

Campaigners in Chorlton are fighting to save former playing fields from development into homes

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3rd March 2019 | By nq_admin

Rise up, strong women of Manchester – Walk for Women 2019

This year’s Walk for Women was the second of its kind in Manchester, with the first taking place last year to mark the 100 year anniversary...

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27th February 2019 | By nq_admin

How Manchester is celebrating International Women’s Day next month

Manchester is known for its strong women: in December the city unveiled a of Emmeline Pankhurst standing proudly on St Peter’s Square as a symbol of the suffragette...

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21st February 2019 | By nq_admin

Reclaim the Night: we report live

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21st February 2019 | By nq_admin

Student Publication Association Regional Conference inspires young journalists

The Student Publication Association Regional Conference for the North West took place at Sheffield’s students union on February 16th. Attendance was good, the speakers were...

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15th February 2019 | By [email protected]

Pupils and students walk out of schools and colleges to protest against climate change

Climate heroes’ demonstration brings hundreds of youths to St Peter’s Square demanding calls for action on Climate change.  Students from the Manchester universities, students from...

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13th February 2019 | By Harry Stafford

Manchester Pride react to criticism over ticket costs and hint at international renowned artist performing live

The adverse reaction and Twitter storm over the cost for Manchester Pride Weekend tickets has been misconstrued, says a Manchester Pride spokeswoman. The rowis over...

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13th February 2019 | By Harry Stafford

Petition for St Peter’s Square to be renamed in memory of Peterloo massacre is a ‘terrible idea’

Local historian says idea to rename square after bloody massacre is a 'modern, knee-jerk reaction'

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12th February 2019 | By Sarai Van-Cook

Incoming Festival 2019 line-up announced by Home promises a ‘radical shake-up’

The line-up for this year’s Incoming Festival at Home in Manchester has been announced.  The festival will be presented simultaneously in London’s New Diorama Theatre...

Boycott Euro-vision 2019

8th February 2019 | By [email protected]

Palestinian protest at Media City calls for boycott of Eurovision 2019

Palestinian protest at Media City calls for boycott of BBC screening of Eurovision 2019

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4th February 2019 | By Sophia Khan

See My Dunya: central library exhibition shines spotlight on Manchester’s Somali community

See My Dunya exhibition showcases what it's like to be a Somali living in Manchester

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30th January 2019 | By nq_admin

Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams discusses new tech venture at Manchester Metropolitan University

Maisie Williams, most famously known for her character Arya Stark in HBO’s Game of Thrones, spoke to a sold-out crowd this afternoon at Manchester Metropolitan...

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26th January 2019 | By [email protected]

Police forced to keep rival protestors apart in Piccadilly Gardens after visit by ‘yellow vests’ to city

Police keep 'yellow vest' activists apart from counter-demonstrators in Piccadilly Gardens

23rd January 2019 | By [email protected]

Investigation ongoing into deaths of mother and daughters in Bolton

Police are investigating the death of a mother and her two daughters found inside the family house in Little Lever, Bolton. The body of Tiffany Stevens, 27,...