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27th February 2017 | By nq_admin
VIDEO: MMU students help Reclaim The NightLast Thursday, 23 February, over 2,500 women and men of all ages and races marched through Manchester to "Reclaim The Night." The annual march was filled...
21st February 2017 | By nq_admin
Manchester’s Central Library to host Open Mic event for emerging musiciansManchester Central Library is to host an open mic session for emerging Mancunian rappers, musicians, poets and MCs. As well as giving creative minds the...
20th February 2017 | By nq_admin
Writing Award offers young people chance to get work publishedThe Wicked Young Writer Awards were established by the hit musical Wicked to recognise excellence in writing, encourage creativity, and help develop writing talent in...
20th February 2017 | By nq_admin
VIDEO: Charity event raises awareness and money for OCDOCD is a debilitating illness, affecting 1-2% of the UK population. OCD Action held an event at the Retro Bar in Manchester to help raise...
17th February 2017 | By nq_admin
Legendary Mancunian director Danny Boyle to play leading role in new media school at MMUThe International Screen School Manchester, led by Manchester Metropolitan University, is a project which will help develop interdisciplinary talent to support Greater Manchester’s creative and digital...
15th February 2017 | By nq_admin
MMU helps Manchester rise into top 25 best cities in the world for studentsThe contribution of higher education institutions such as MMU has launched Manchester 13 places up the league table in the QS Best Student Cities rankings....
15th February 2017 | By helen heath
Bishop of Manchester rededicates cross in St Peter’s squareThe 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...
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,...
10th February 2017 | By nq_admin
Maxine Peake, Dinnerladies actress, to open free legal advice centre in ManchesterThe 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...
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...
8th February 2017 | By helen heath
Salford veteran receives France’s highest honourA 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...
6th February 2017 | By nq_admin
Pensioner left heartbroken after wedding ring stolen from her finger during robberyA 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...
6th February 2017 | By dave porter
‘Town hall’ meeting on press regulation with IPSOAn open meeting giving people a chance to quiz the media on press regulation is being held in Manchester this week. The event on Wednesday...
2nd February 2017 | By nq_admin
Oldham pub’s former landlord fined for breaching food safetyOldham 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...
30th January 2017 | By nq_admin
Bolton Wanderers fans set up petition to get sacked groundsman his job backThe 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...
26th January 2017 | By nq_admin
VIDEO: Manchester’s anti-Trump protestManchester'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...
24th January 2017 | By nq_admin
Bury urgently needs foster carers for teenagersBury Fostering Team is looking for carers for young people over the age of 13 who need support in increasing social skills, self maintenance skills...
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....
18th January 2017 | By nq_admin
New safe ‘Facebook’ site created for children under 13A former police sergeant has set up a social media network for children to help keep them safe on the internet and chat online with...
17th January 2017 | By nq_admin
Salford Council looking for under-25s to star in inspirational filmDo you know someone under 25 living in Salford? Do you know a young star? Someone who has overcome huge challenges, is a young carer...