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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...
16th January 2017 | By nq_admin
The Village Screen return to Victoria Baths with Rom-Com classics this Valentine’s DaySheffield-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...
16th January 2017 | By helen heath
Stockport nursery temporarily closed after being deemed unsafe for childrenA Stockport nursery has been found to have failed in every aspect of child care following an Ofsted report. The findings for Buttons Nursery included...
12th January 2017 | By nq_admin
Manchester United and Uber announce global partnershipManchester 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...
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...
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 riseResponding to claims from the Liberal Democrats that there will be a 5% increase in council tax to accomodate a pay rise for top town...
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...
11th January 2017 | By Thomas Walton
Cash offered to persuade more women to cycle to workA ‘be-spoke’ cash offer is being made to community groups to persuade more women to cycle to work. The Women on Wheels 2017 initiative was...
11th January 2017 | By Jack Colwell
2,000 new affordable homes in Manchester pledged by city councilManchester City Council has pledged to help build 2,000 new homes every year for people on low incomes. The council is working with public and...
11th January 2017 | By nq_admin
Police report a sharp rise in dating-app sexual assault in Greater ManchesterPolice in England have linked over 500 crimes across the country to the use of dating apps Tinder and Grindr, including murder, rape and child abuse,...
15th December 2016 | By nq_admin
MMU Student eye-witness account of Oldham paper mill fireShortly after 4am this morning, a former paper mill in Oldham became engulfed in flames. 10 fire engines along were called to the incident, with around...
14th December 2016 | By Jack Colwell
MMU Students brave the streets of Manchester to raise Christmas funds for homelessFive students, who are members of Manchester Met Men’s Football team, in a bid to help the homeless this Christmas came up with an idea...