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21st November 2017 | By nq_admin

Moss Side church and community come together to share bygone memories

Residents have been sharing memories and archive footage of Moss Side as part of a nostalgic lookback at Alexandra Park An event was held last...

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21st November 2017 | By nq_admin

Plea to residents to build ‘hedgehog highways’ after dramatic fall in numbers

When was the last time you saw a hedgehog? A survey carried out by BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine found that 51% of people have not...

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20th November 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester venue Sound Control to close its doors to make room for student accommodation

On 16th December, Manchester venue and nightclub, Sound Control is set to close its doors forever. Exactly 8 years since the venue opened up (taking...

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17th November 2017 | By [email protected]

Manchester charity helps disadvantaged people get Back on Track

Members of Manchester charity Back on Track have dedicated their lives to helping adults from disadvantaged backgrounds for the past 40 years. The organisation initially opened in...

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17th November 2017 | By nq_admin

MMU lecturer: opinions divided over Catalonia independence crisis

AN MMU lecturer has spoken out about the ongoing politial crisis in Spain over Catalonia’s demand for independence.  The crisis began after the Catalonian regional government...

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17th November 2017 | By nq_admin

News Impact Summit puts press ethics under spotlight after Manchester Arena attack

Taking place for the first time outside of London, the News Impact Summit took place at Manchester Town Hall earlier this month. With the event’s...

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14th November 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester exhibition shines a light on neon artwork

A display of dazzling neon signs was unveiled at a Manchester art gallery on Thursday. Tony Spink, owner of Bolton-based design studio Neon Creations, has...

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10th November 2017 | By Sanaa Reddy

Interactive app lets you explore Manchester’s Christmas markets

A new app has been launched which lets people explore Manchester’s Chrismtas markets using augmented reality. Anyone who scans the Christmas market mugs will see a santa...

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9th November 2017 | By nq_admin

Kate O’Donnell Brings New Trans Creative Production To The Lowry

Queer performer, activist, campaigner and theatre artist Kate O’Donnell’s new company Trans Creative are the first trans-led theatre company backed by the Arts Council. Following...

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8th November 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester hosts Google-backed journalism summit

  Rob Irvine, editor of the Manchester Evening News   Manchester’s Town Hall was the grand setting for Thursday’s News Impact Summit organised by the European Journalism...

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4th November 2017 | By Georgia Landi

LIVE: Manchester Christmas lights switch on 2017

Live Blog Christmas Lights switch-on Manchester 2017  

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2nd November 2017 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: News Impact Summit Manchester: Newsweek’s John Crowley on the future of news

Manchester News Impact Summit 2017 | Intro [Why Community is the Future of News] from Northern Quota on Vimeo.

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31st October 2017 | By nq_admin

Corrie star and Yes Lad lined up for Manchester’s Christmas lights switch-on

It might only be November but on Saturday Albert Square will be lit up as part of the big Christmas lights switch-on in Manchester. Hosting the...

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30th October 2017 | By nq_admin

See UFO take off! Digital flying saucer heralds arrival of Manchester Plinth

A new art installation in a Manchester park allows people to watch a flying saucer take off and land using their smart phones. The Manchester...

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30th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester Water Taxi offers traffic-free travel in Greater Manchester

A company is offering a unique way for commuters and tourists to travel in Greater Manchester – via water taxi The Manchester Water Taxi, also...

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23rd October 2017 | By Sian Hamer

News Impact Summit coming to Manchester for the first time

For the first time in its history, the News Impact Summit is coming to Manchester. The event takes place next Thursday (2 November) in Manchester...

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23rd October 2017 | By Tom Brady

Fallowfield student safety petition aims for 10,000 mark

A petition to make Fallowfield a safer area for students to live in has captured more than 8,500 signatures. Crime in the area has risen since...

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20th October 2017 | By Danielle Kenneally

Park is apple of nation’s eye as Platt Fields community orchards named best in UK

Platt Fields Park’s community orchards in have been declared the best in the country and “an inspiring story of determination and innovation”. Judges at  Helping...

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17th October 2017 | By Tom Brady

Fire alarms at student halls blaze were working properly, insists landlord

Students were forced to flee their halls after a serious fire at accommodation on Chester Street last night. Nobody was injured during the blaze at...

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16th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Animal therapy used to help mental health patients

Mental health patients at crisis point are being treated for therapy with visits from dogs, cats, rabbits and even a mouse. Noah’s ART (Animal Rescue...