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27th December 2018 | By R.McCourt

New global survey sets out to highlight and tackle corruption within business

When asked "Does your company have a formal policy on anti bribery and corruption?" a total of 19% of respondents had answered “no” with a further 10% answering that they "didn’t know". 

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27th December 2018 | By Sophia Khan

University student campaigns for e-cigs to be prescribed on the NHS

A final year student at Manchester Metropolitan University has set up a campaign calling for e-cigarettes to be prescribed by the NHS. Farhad Hussain, 21,...

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24th December 2018 | By Michael Daniels

You cheap lousy… is Fairytale of New York too offensive for radio?

Christmas songs clog up the chart toward the end of November leading up to Christmas. One of the most popular songs around this time of...

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22nd December 2018 | By Sam Peckett

Abortion clinic ‘buffer zones’ a possibility in Manchester following ‘harassment’ allegations against anti-abortion group

Pro-choice campaigners are pushing for a ‘buffer zone’ to be set up outside a Manchester abortion clinic to protect vulnerable women from ‘harassment’ by anti-abortion...

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19th December 2018 | By Sam Peckett

‘Major implications’ nationwide as police crackdown on protests following three arrests at a fracking site

A police crackdown on anti-fracking demonstrations could have ‘major implications’ for protests nationwide, according to a leading academic. Dr William Jackson, lecturer in criminology at...

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17th December 2018 | By R.McCourt

Medicinal Cannabis has been legal for over a month now but doctors are still hesitant to prescribe it.

It’s been over a full month since the U.K Parliament legislated on November 1st for the use of medical cannabis on prescription, however doctors are...

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14th December 2018 | By Lewis Finney

Student Safe campaign aims to reduce student related crime

The years spent at university can be the more exciting, formative and inspiring time of anyone life. Whether it’s creating new relationships, developing independence or...

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14th December 2018 | By Joseph Chorlton

MMU sport societies given cash by Revolution after boycotting the club

MMU Sports Societies have been given cash incentives and free food after boycotting Revolution nightclub in the town centre. The sport students started the boycott of...

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14th December 2018 | By Danielle Wroe

Thousands march to central Manchester for the unveiling of Emmeline Pankhurst statue

Spirits were high today in Manchester as people gathered to march to St Peter’s Square to mark the unveiling of a statue of Emmeline Pankhurst. Today...

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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...