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16th October 2017 | By Pete Murray

The Quote – Season #2, episode 1

Listen to the first edition of the new season on Soundcloud.

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13th October 2017 | By [email protected]

Mancunian youth identity captured through fashion

Young people from across Manchester who took part in a fashion shoot with a difference are being featured in a major new exhibition. The 13-16 year...

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13th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester based charity celebrates 20th anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize award

Manchester-based landmine charity Mines Advisory Group celebrated the 20th anniversary of Nobel Peace award in a glitzy ceremony at Manchester town hall. The charity’s crucial...

13th October 2017 | By Nadia Turki

GP surgery opens its doors to homeless people in Manchester

A Manchester GP has opened up his surgery doors to treat the increasing number of homeless people in the region.  Dr Gerry O’Shea works alongside...

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13th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester law centre refuses to help implement universal credit

Manchester’s most prominent law centre is refusing to help implement  universal credit and is supporting calls to end its roll-out. Greater Manchester Law Centre (GMLC)...

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13th October 2017 | By Tom Brady

Jodrell Bank nominated for World Heritage Site award

Jodrell Bank has been nominated for a World Heritage Site award from the United Nations. The nomination coincides with 60th anniversary of Sir Bernard Lovell’s...

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13th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Teenage lifeguard aims to save lives with the police

Life is hectic enough for 19-year-old lifeguard Emily Balshaw but soon it could become a lot more hectic and even end up with her saving lives....

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13th October 2017 | By Danielle Kenneally

Brontë siblings giant textile signatures mark 250th anniversary of birth

A giant textile of the Brontës’ signatures has been created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the literary siblings’ birth. The large-scale textile artwork comprises...

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9th October 2017 | By Sanaa Reddy

Manchester students help raise money for charity through ‘Give It, Don’t Bin It’

A campaign to get Manchester students to hand over unwanted items left in digs has raised more than £200,000 for charity. In its first year,...

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9th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Dashehra and Diwali Mela celebrations set to light up Albert Square

Diwali and celebrations are set to light up Albert Square as the 12th annual Dashehra Diwali Mela takes place this weekend. Organised by the Indian...

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6th October 2017 | By nq_admin

New Girl Guide badge for youngsters reaching out to the lonely

Girl guides are being given a new badge for visiting lonely elderly people in Manchester. Four thousand Girlguiding Manchester Rainbows, Brownies, Guides are taking part...

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6th October 2017 | By nq_admin

24-hour homeless centre to open in Chorlton

A 24-hour homeless centre is set to open in Manchester as part of the council’s bid to tackle homelessness. The Longford Centre in Chorlton will...

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6th October 2017 | By Danielle Kenneally

MMU lecturer writes book on iconic ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster

A university lecturer has written a book looking at the history of the iconic Second World War ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster. Dr Bex...

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2nd October 2017 | By Nadia Turki

Metrolink tram fare rise slammed by Mancunians

This week it has been announced that  Metrolink in Manchester will increase  fares for the next there years by 6%. Tram fares have been frozen...

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2nd October 2017 | By nq_admin

Theresa May as leader into next election? Manchester folk have their say

People in Manchester are divided over whether Theresa May should remain leader of the Conservative Party. This comes after a You Gov poll was released...

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1st October 2017 | By nq_admin

US ‘probing’ talks with North Korea

The US is “probing” the possibility of talks with the North Korean regime, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said. Following a meeting with Chinese...

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1st October 2017 | By [email protected]

How would the people of Manchester feel if the Uber ban hit the North West?

Despite several global controversies, Uber has had an easy ride in the UK up until now. The company began operating in the capital back in...

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29th September 2017 | By nq_admin

People of Manchester have their say on mental illness and employers

New research by Canada Life Insurance has revealed that almost a fifth people (18%) have gone to work while feeling mentally unwell. This suggests that...

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29th September 2017 | By Danielle Kenneally

Playboy bunnies in the afterlife for Hugh Hefner?

Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner passed away last week, aged 91. Details have now emerged of his 1992 decision to purchase the crypt next to Marilyn...

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28th September 2017 | By Sian Hamer

Record number attend MMU Sport Scholars event at Etihad

A record number of scholars attended MMU’s Sport Scholars welcoming event last night at the Etihad Stadium. A total of 60 scholars and five sports...