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15th February 2017 | By helen heath

Bishop of Manchester rededicates cross in St Peter’s square

  The Bishop of Manchester took part in a ceremony to rededicate the historic cross in St Peter’s Square following Metrolink work which uncovered a secret...

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14th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Maxine Peake: “It’s everyone’s right to have access to justice”

NQ's Charlotte Puckering caught up with Maxine Peake, who has been made a Patron of the GM Law Centre.  Maxine, famous for her roles in Shameless,...

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10th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Maxine Peake, Dinnerladies actress, to open free legal advice centre in Manchester

The Greater Manchester Law Centre is opening tomorrow, with the aim of providing access to free and independent legal advice and representation for the people of...

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8th February 2017 | By Jack Colwell

VIDEO: Man City women’s football players back Language League for pupils

________________________________________   A new language scheme is being backed by the stars of Manchester City Women’s FC. The Language League: Kick Off scheme offers pupils...

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8th February 2017 | By helen heath

Salford veteran receives France’s highest honour

A 91-year-old war veteran from Pendlebury has been presented with France’s highest honour  – the Knight of the Legion of Honour – in recognition of his role liberating France...

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6th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Pensioner left heartbroken after wedding ring stolen from her finger during robbery

A thief forced his way into an elderly woman's home in Stretford last weekend, grabbing her wedding ring off her hand in the process. The man proceeded to knock the...

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6th February 2017 | By dave porter

‘Town hall’ meeting on press regulation with IPSO

An open meeting giving people a chance to quiz the media on press regulation is being held in Manchester this week. The event on Wednesday...

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2nd February 2017 | By nq_admin

Oldham pub’s former landlord fined for breaching food safety

Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted the former landlord of a Sholver pub after an inspection found the premises were "dirty." Health officials found the pub's...

Petition to get sacked groundsman job back

30th January 2017 | By nq_admin

Bolton Wanderers fans set up petition to get sacked groundsman his job back

The fans of Bolton Wanderers have set-up a petition with the aim to get a Southend groundsman his job back Ken Hare has been tending...

Manchester's Anti-Trump protest

26th January 2017 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: Manchester’s anti-Trump protest

Manchester's Anti-Trump Protest from Northern Quota on Vimeo. Protestors demonstrated on Saint Peter’s Square in Manchester last Friday to raise their concerns regarding Trump’s policies...

Bury Council advert for foster carers

24th January 2017 | By nq_admin

Bury urgently needs foster carers for teenagers

Bury Fostering Team is looking for carers for young people over the age of 13 who need support in increasing social skills, self maintenance skills...

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19th January 2017 | By nq_admin

Stonewall rates MMU as ‘one of UK’s most inclusive employers’

Manchester Metropolitan University has been ranked 41st in the UK as part of Stonewall’s Top 100 employers rankings, a climb of 125 places from 2016....

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18th January 2017 | By nq_admin

New safe ‘Facebook’ site created for children under 13

A former police sergeant has set up a social media network for children to help keep them safe on the internet and chat online with...

Salford Youth Day

17th January 2017 | By nq_admin

Salford Council looking for under-25s to star in inspirational film

Do you know someone under 25 living in Salford? Do you know a young star? Someone who has overcome huge challenges, is a young carer...

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16th January 2017 | By nq_admin

The Village Screen return to Victoria Baths with Rom-Com classics this Valentine’s Day

Sheffield-based The Village Screen is returning to Manchester's Grade II listed Manchester Victoria Baths this Valentine's season. On Friday 10th and Saturday 11th February The Village Screen will...

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16th January 2017 | By helen heath

Stockport nursery temporarily closed after being deemed unsafe for children

A Stockport nursery has been found to have failed in every aspect of child care following an Ofsted report. The findings for Buttons Nursery included...

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12th January 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester United and Uber announce global partnership

Manchester United and Uber today announced their global partnership, the first of its kind for the football club. The two partners are hoping the partnership "will...

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12th January 2017 | By nq_admin

Lib Dem Mayoral candidate: “It’s time to scrap GMSF”

Jane Brophy, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester, is calling for the Greater Manchester Spacial Framework (GMSF) to be scrapped.  Mrs Brophy, who's Mayoral...

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11th January 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester City Council respond to Lib Dem claims that 5% tax increase is to fund town hall bosses pay rise

Responding to claims from the Liberal Democrats that there will be a 5% increase in council tax to accomodate a pay rise for top town...

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11th January 2017 | By nq_admin

FREE city centre parking on offer this weekend!

Shoppers and visitors to Manchester city centre are being given the chance to enjoy free on-street parking this weekend.  Parking will be free in all on-street metered...