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12th October 2016 | By nq_admin
Greater Manchester Police clamp down on domestic abuse after over 700 arrested during four week operationAs part of a month of action, the GMP reinforced its fight against domestic abuse by raising awareness of underreported crime, capturing criminals wanted for...
12th October 2016 | By nq_admin
Police launch fresh appeal on anniversary of shooting in SalfordShortly after 9.25pm on Monday 12 October 2015, Christian Hickey, 8, and his mum Jayne Hickey, 30, were shot on the doorstep of their home...
12th October 2016 | By nq_admin
Police release CCTV footage of two people they wish to identify after man stabbed in the neck on a Metrolink tram, BeswickAt around 6.50am on Saturday 8 October 2016, the 36-year-old victim was travelling on the Ashton-bound tram near to Beswick when he intervened in an...
12th October 2016 | By nq_admin
Police Appeal following fatal collision in BoltonShortly before 2am on Wednesday, 12 October 2016, police were called to a single vehicle collision at the junction of Winter Hey Lane and Chorley...
11th October 2016 | By nq_admin
VIDEO: Fracking protestors oppose British Government’s decision to overturn Lancashire’s ban on frackingLast week, Theresa May's Conservative Government decided to go against the decision laid out by Lancashire County Council to ban fracking in their borough. To...
10th October 2016 | By nq_admin
Dashehra and Diwali Mela celebrations to light up Albert Square this weekendThe action-packed day will start at 2pm and will close with a bang at 9pm as fireworks and special effects light up Albert Square in...
3rd October 2016 | By Jack Colwell
Tributes paid to MMU student, Ed Cooper, following tragic deathEd Cooper, an 18-year-old in his first year at Manchester Metropolitan University student, was found dead at Oxford Court university halls on Wednesday 28th September. Emergency...
30th September 2016 | By nq_admin
Manchester Christmas lights switch-on date announcedThis year’s event will take place on Friday, 4 November 2016 from 7.30pm Renowned as the biggest Christmas party in the UK, the event attracts thousands...
30th September 2016 | By nq_admin
Times announced for Olympic and Paralympic parade in ManchesterThe parade is to take place on Monday, 17 October, beginning outside the Museum of Science and Industry. The parade will then enter the Liverpool...
30th September 2016 | By nq_admin
Times announced for Olympic and Paralympic parade in ManchesterThe parade is to take place on Monday, 17 October, beginning outside the Museum of Science and Industry. The parade will then enter the Liverpool...
29th September 2016 | By nq_admin
Tameside and Glossop Health and Social Care to Receive £23million InvestmentTameside and Glossop will become the third area in Greater Manchester to benefit from part of a £450 million ‘Transformation Fund’ via NHS England. The fund...
28th September 2016 | By nq_admin
Rogue Landlord Hit with Record FineBeckhall Properties Ltd, of Lower Hillgate, Stockport was fined a total of £108,000 for 12 separate offences. The company was also ordered to pay the...
28th September 2016 | By Jack Colwell
Sam Allardyce Quits As England ManagerSam Allardcye's reign as England manager has come to end, after only 67 days and one game. In an exclusive report in Tuesday's Daily Telegraph,...
8th September 2016 | By Liz Hannaford
Manchester Met sport stars begin their Rio 2016 Paralympics campaignsEmbed from Getty Images Dame Sarah Storey, an MMU Honorary Graduate, could be the star of Britain's Paralympic team in Rio. She already has...
5th August 2016 | By Pete Murray
On track in a last push for double golds – Kadeena Cox"You've just got to keep battling on," says Kadeena Cox, as she discusses final preparations with her coach ahead of the Rio Paralympics which begin...
1st August 2016 | By Liz Hannaford
The Rio Trio – Manchester Met University’s Sport Scholars get ready for Paralympic gloryMMU Sports Scholars will be competing for medals on the track, in the velodrome and in the pool at this year’s Paralympics starting on 7th...
19th July 2016 | By dave porter
MMU journalism students’ exclusive role in Exercise TritonJournalism students from MMU took part in one of the biggest live exercises in the country – designed to test the capability of the...
1st July 2016 | By Liz Hannaford
Manchester moved by #WeAreHere Somme commemoration[View the story “Manchester Remembers” on Storify]
29th June 2016 | By nq_admin
Digital industry shortlists Manchester Met students at Big Chip awardsThe shortlisted students enjoyed a glamourous night at the Midland Hotel in central Manchester alongside the great and the good of the digital industry. The...
27th June 2016 | By nq_admin
What now? Young Manchester voters react to BrexitCarl Bridge, 24, Articulated Dump Truck Driver, Chorley: Remain I am unhappy and believe we’ve made the wrong decision. I am worried about the possibility...