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13th October 2017 | By Tom Brady
Jodrell Bank nominated for World Heritage Site awardJodrell 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...
13th October 2017 | By nq_admin
Teenage lifeguard aims to save lives with the policeLife 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....
13th October 2017 | By Danielle Kenneally
Brontë siblings giant textile signatures mark 250th anniversary of birthA 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...
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,...
9th October 2017 | By nq_admin
Dashehra and Diwali Mela celebrations set to light up Albert SquareDiwali and celebrations are set to light up Albert Square as the 12th annual Dashehra Diwali Mela takes place this weekend. Organised by the Indian...
6th October 2017 | By nq_admin
New Girl Guide badge for youngsters reaching out to the lonelyGirl guides are being given a new badge for visiting lonely elderly people in Manchester. Four thousand Girlguiding Manchester Rainbows, Brownies, Guides are taking part...
6th October 2017 | By nq_admin
24-hour homeless centre to open in ChorltonA 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...
6th October 2017 | By Danielle Kenneally
MMU lecturer writes book on iconic ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ posterA university lecturer has written a book looking at the history of the iconic Second World War ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster. Dr Bex...
2nd October 2017 | By Nadia Turki
Metrolink tram fare rise slammed by MancuniansThis week it has been announced that Metrolink in Manchester will increase fares for the next there years by 6%. Tram fares have been frozen...
2nd October 2017 | By nq_admin
Theresa May as leader into next election? Manchester folk have their sayPeople in Manchester are divided over whether Theresa May should remain leader of the Conservative Party. This comes after a You Gov poll was released...
1st October 2017 | By nq_admin
US ‘probing’ talks with North KoreaThe US is “probing” the possibility of talks with the North Korean regime, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said. Following a meeting with Chinese...
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...
29th September 2017 | By nq_admin
People of Manchester have their say on mental illness and employersNew research by Canada Life Insurance has revealed that almost a fifth people (18%) have gone to work while feeling mentally unwell. This suggests that...
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...
28th September 2017 | By Sian Hamer
Record number attend MMU Sport Scholars event at EtihadA 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...
14th July 2017 | By Jack Colwell
Oxford Road cycle lanes: you have your sayWith the re-opening of Oxford Road, Manchester residents gave me their thoughts on the upgrade. The main road, which runs through Manchester city centre, was...
10th July 2017 | By Thomas Walton
Moazzam Begg: We must stand up to racismNQ reporter Tom Walton interviews former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Moazzam Begg at a Stand Up To Racism rally in Manchester
6th July 2017 | By Thomas Walton
Microbiologist finds high levels of bacteria in gym equipmentAn infectious diseases specialist helped a TV show reveal that sweaty gym equipment can harbour 350 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Microbiology professor...
5th July 2017 | By nq_admin
MMU lecturer caught up in Manchester Airport ChaosHundreds of passengers were evacuated from Manchester Airport this morning. An emergency evacuation was called after a suspect package was found in Terminal 3, with...