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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...

Tony Spink's Manchester Bee

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...

Christmas Light Switch On

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.

Christmas Light Switch On

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...

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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...

GMLC Demonstration - Photo Courtesy of Greater Manchester Law Centre

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)...