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10th November 2023 | By Matchday Live
Platt Lane lives up to ‘fortress’ reputation on a bruising afternoon for Bishop BurtonManchester Met 1st XV 80 Bishop Burton 19 By Oliver Jones at Platt Lane Manchester Met Rugby first XV returned to Fortress Platt lane in...
5th November 2023 | By Matchday Live
Free-scoring Man Met edge out Newcastle in top-of-the-table basketball thrillerMMU 93 Newcastle Uni 76 By Ronnie Smart at Platt Lane Watch the whole game on Matchday Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsJ_-m8NArM Both teams came into this...
3rd November 2023 | By Zoe Spencer
Residents divided over new road safety measures announced by councilManchester City Council has been granted new powers to improve road safety and congestion in Longsight. The rules will target motorists making illegal turns, as...
3rd November 2023 | By Rebecca Mills
Fatboy Slim announces Castlefield Bowl gig as part of UK and Ireland 2024 summer tourThe world-famous DJ will be returning to Manchester on July 5, as part of his eight-date ‘Loves Summer’ UK and Ireland tour, which will also...
1st November 2023 | By Makenna Ali
University of Manchester raises awareness of their past involvement in slaveryAs a part of Black History Month the University of Manchester held a drop-in session for their exhibit ‘Founders and Funders: Slavery and the building...
26th October 2023 | By Osaro Ojo
Illegal vapes in Stockport: council takes zero-tolerance approach to dealersFeatured image: Nicholas. T. Ansell/PA Wire Stockport council has taken action on the sales of illegal vapes in the town centre and Edgeley following concerns...
26th October 2023 | By Cian Mullen
Council ensures that there is ‘loads to do’ for vulnerable children this October half-termManchester City Council is providing free meals and activities for children across the city as schools across the city close for half-term.
26th October 2023 | By Oyindamola Daramola
Manchester Christmas markets this year will be ‘bigger and better’ council promisesManchester’s first Christmas market took place exactly 25 years ago in 1998 – and the council says this year’s market will be ‘bigger and better...
26th October 2023 | By Anna Klekot
‘Safer streets’ planters in Withington: residents split over whether they help or are a hindranceResidents in Withington have raised their concerns over the recent instillation of planters on nine junctions in the area.
26th October 2023 | By Zoe Spencer
Film by Man Met students premiered as part of Factory International projectFeatured image by Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of OMA and Factory International Two Manchester Met students have made a film to celebrate the new home of...
26th October 2023 | By Matchday Live
MMU Women dig deep to grab late York winMMU Women 22 York 19 By Charlie Ball at Platt Lane A gritty and determined second half comeback by Man Met Women was enough to...
19th October 2023 | By Matchday Live
Maisy’s deadly finishing sweeps Notts away to notch first win of seasonBy Felicity Hitch An MMU Netball side missing three of their starting seven notched up a convincing 50-32 victory against visitors Nottingham University to register...
19th October 2023 | By Thomas Why
‘We are trans and we are human’ chant Manchester trans rights protest in the face of adversityCrowds of protesters filled the square outside of Manchester Central Convention Complex on Sunday in support of the trans community. The protest was in response...
19th October 2023 | By Ukamaka Iyede
World Homeless Day: Manchester pledges to work ‘tirelessly’ to eradicate rough sleeping
5th October 2023 | By Matchday Live
Record audience for Matchday Live’s return as new-look Man Met Rugby snatch late winby Edward Orsborn A team of volunteer student broadcasters and production staff notched up record viewing figures for the first game in the second season...
5th October 2023 | By Ignacio Mcgregor
The verdict on HS2: ‘I think that it’s outrageous that Rishi Sunak is cancelling it while being in Manchester’Manchester residents slam the Tories for the decision to scrap the extension of the HS2 line to the city
4th October 2023 | By Matthew Barber
Protesters gather outside Conservative party conference claiming Tories are lurching to the far rightA crowd of Brexit supporters gathered at Manchester’s Central Library – a stone’s throw away from the Conservative party conference – waving EU flags and...
4th October 2023 | By Thomas Why
Manchester students ‘disillusioned’ by Conservative party conferenceSpeaking to students, it was clear that they were aware the Tory Party Conference was happening, but unsure how and why it would affect them...
4th October 2023 | By Anna Klekot
‘Ring of steel’ around Conservative party conference halves independent businesses profitsIn preparation for the Conservative party conference, security measures have been put in place, including large barricades, metal and concrete fencing as well as a...
4th October 2023 | By Rebecca Mills
‘When will it end?’ Commuters grow weary as Aslef train drivers stage another strikeASLEF train drivers staged a city-wide strike today, causing chaos for commuters and businesses. ASLEF strikers arrived at Manchester Piccadilly Station at 7am and stayed...