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14th December 2018 | By Joseph Chorlton

Popular student bar Joshua Brooks flooded during Quids in’ event

A broken tap in the men’s bathroom led to the bottom floor of Joshua Brooks being flooded during a Quids In event this week. The flood...

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13th December 2018 | By Jordan White

Double frustration as next door neighbours both experience car break-ins

Two local girls have expressed their anger as both their cars have been broken into in two separate incidents.  Courtney Cunningham and Hannah Adshead of...

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12th December 2018 | By Danielle Wroe

Less than a third of prosecutions brought against young men for rape result in a conviction

Figures show that less than a third of prosecutions brought against young men for rape result in a conviction. Senior Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) staff...

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12th December 2018 | By Sian McGuinness

Immigration arrests made at Rusholme shisha café as police tackle indoor smoking

Three people have been arrested by immigration officials at a shisha café as police tackle the issue of indoor smoking.   The arrests were made at the...

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12th December 2018 | By Sarai Van-Cook

Absolutely Buzzing: Girls only football organisers win Equality and Diversity Award at Youth Buzz Awards 2018

More than 40 young people, schools, or youth groups made it through to the finals of the Youth Buzz Awards this year. Awards were made...

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9th December 2018 | By nq_admin

Are certain dog breeds being exploited when it comes to backyard breeding?

The majority of the unethical overbreeding of dogs comes from breeders who are desperate to make a profit – and make it fast. The biggest...

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9th December 2018 | By Lewis Finney

Manchester Met student describes ‘apocalyptic’ scenes he witnessed in the California wildfires

When Derrick Flanagin returned to his native USA to go on tour with his band the last thing he would have expected was to be...

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6th December 2018 | By Michael Daniels

Manchester joins worldwide vigil raising awareness for HIV testing on World AIDS Day

Sackville Gardens in Manchester city centre hosted a vigil on December 1st at 7pm to commemorate the important day. The important date is always held...

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4th December 2018 | By Sian McGuinness

Property development firm release three new proposals for controversial Northern Quarter plot

Property development firm Salboy have released three new proposals for a plot on Shudehill after their original plans were refused by the council earlier this year. 

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4th December 2018 | By Harry Stafford

Brexit could cause the broadcasting industry to be hit by extra licencing in the EU, forcing channels and jobs to leave the UK

Up to now communications regulator Ofcom issues broadcasters with licenses that are valid throughout the EU. In the case of a no-deal Brexit, U.K. based broadcasters...

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2nd December 2018 | By Mia Abeyawardene

Burnham’s plan to end rough sleeping shows early signs of success but charities are lacking resources

Earlier this year Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, announced a radical plan aiming to end rough sleeping by 2020. While this may have seemed...

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1st December 2018 | By Henry Walker

Veganism is driving the future of the restaurant industry, survey reveals

A survey released by Planday this week has found that, for millennials, the future is vegan. Consumer tastes are changing as millennials predict a plant-based,...

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30th November 2018 | By Andrew Wong

Manchester students express thoughts on boot camps for internet and gaming addiction

China controls a vast amount of the content its people can access. This is done by legislative actions and technologies enforced by the People’s Republic...

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29th November 2018 | By R.McCourt

Labour of Love, Manchester city councillor proposes to girlfriend and fellow party member following maiden speech in chamber

Lord Mayor June Hitchen of Manchester had asked councillors to remain in the chamber yesterday for one final piece of business before allowing the recently elected...

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27th November 2018 | By Daniel Davies

Bad planning, ignorant motorists or just plain unsafe: what is stopping more people from getting on their bike?

Cyclists in Greater Manchester are voicing their anger over the dangers they face when using Manchester’s bicycle lanes. Images shared by cyclists show that poor planning...

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27th November 2018 | By Harry Stafford

Important scientific research at the University of Manchester could lose its funding thanks to Brexit

With the deal for Brexit still not agreed in Parliament, British Science is no closer to knowing if it could face further short falls in...

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26th November 2018 | By Sam Peckett

Popular student bar in Fallowfield to shut its doors for good in December

The Font in Fallowfield has announced it will be closing its doors for the final time on 15 December after 10 years in business. The announcement...

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26th November 2018 | By Harry Stafford

In an Industry that has a drug problem; building contractors fear further relaxing of Cannabis laws will endanger workers on UK sites.

Potential relaxation of cannabis laws have caused concern in the building industry in Manchester. Sean Walsh, a building contractor with 20 years’ experience in construction,...

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25th November 2018 | By Katherine Relton-Grice

16 days of action: campaign to eliminate gender-based violence launches with White Ribbon Day

Sunday marked White Ribbon Day 2018 and the start of 16 Days of Action, a national campaign to end violence against women and girls. Organised by the...

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23rd November 2018 | By Andrew Wong

Bee-themed paper straws one step closer to a carbon neutral Manchester

Bars and restaurants across Greater Manchester have taken part in a campaign to stop the use of single-use plastics. Bee-themed paper straws will be distributed...