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11th November 2021 | By Rebecca Redican

Manchester comes together on Remembrance Sunday to fall silent for those lost to war

Manchester will come together to pay their respects to those lost to war this Remembrance Sunday.  Last year’s remembrance procession could not take place due to...

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10th November 2021 | By Joseph Ward

Two for Carr as Man Met thrash UCFB in the cup

Man Met FC’s first team progress to the third round of the Northern Conference Cup with a resounding 6-1 win against UCFB’s third team.  Having...

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10th November 2021 | By Callum Scott

FC United lose 1-0 by the seaside at Whitby

A crowd of more than 600 watched as FC United’s four-game unbeaten run came to an end as the Reds lost out 1-0 away to Whitby...

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10th November 2021 | By David Smith

Ardwick residents gather to fight climate change and move towards the goal of zero carbon emissions

Ardwick residents and the Manchester Climate Change Agency came together at Brunswick Church for a local climate summit. With COP26 ending, around 30 Ardwick residents...

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10th November 2021 | By Tyrese King

Okechukwu Nzelu discusses ‘fantastic novels’ written by C Pam Zhang and Bryan Washington

The author of a novel which challenges perceptions of America’a wild west was invited to speak at a Manchester Literature festival event. C Pam Zhang and...

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10th November 2021 | By [email protected]

Greater Manchester secures funding to tackle gender-based violence

Greater Manchester has secured £0.5m from the Home Office to tackle gender-based violence towards women and girls on public transport. The money will be used...

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9th November 2021 | By dave porter

FC United of Manchester see off Trinity in a slick 3-2 win

It was a wet afternoon under the lights for FC as they welcomed Gainsborough Trinity to Broadhurst Park. Trinity kicked off but FC that were out...

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8th November 2021 | By Hannah Wintle

‘From the bottom of my heart, thank you’: GoFundMe raises over £14,000 for terminally ill cancer patient in one week

A GoFundMe page, which was set up in aid of a terminally ill cancer patient, has smashed its £500 goal by earning over £14,000 in...

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8th November 2021 | By Hannah Wintle

Two young boys ask mum if they can pick up litter after the ‘scruffs’ who left it behind

A woman has described herself as a ‘proud mummy’ after her two young sons picked up the litter they found on their dog walk in...

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6th November 2021 | By Alimat Akanni

Islamic high school in Manchester helps raise £1m in just ONE week for Islamic Relief charity

Students at the Manchester Islamic High School for Girls held a cultural food festival event for charity as part of an international event. It was organised...

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5th November 2021 | By Marina Argirova

Murderous millinery: bringing Emily Williamson back to life with a statue

The story of Victorian conservationist Emily Williamson had faded into history until the recent campaign of the erection of her statue in Manchester.   Manchester Art...

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4th November 2021 | By Alimat Akanni

‘Government needs to do more to protect abortion clinic users from anti-choice harassment’

For years, abortion clinic users suffered from harassment and intimidation from anti-choice protesters who are against people’s decisions and right to choose abortion. In the UK, the...

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4th November 2021 | By Keiron Watkin

Low traffic scheme in Levenshulme has seen a mixed response – what’s next?

A traffic management scheme designed to get cars off the road and encourage more people to cycle has received a mixed response in a south...

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4th November 2021 | By Keiron Watkin

Wine bar to be opened in apartment block housing elderly residents in Ancoats

An application to install a bistro wine bar in a building in Ancoats used as social housing for elderly residents has been granted. The application...

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4th November 2021 | By Toni Clarke

University students create ‘Spike Report’ receiving more than 160 cases in first week

Two university students have created a reporting platform for women to report how and where they were spiked. Best friends and founders of equal rights blog...

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4th November 2021 | By Alimat Akanni

Women forced to resort to self-defence for survival to protect themselves from assault

A self-defence workshop teaching women on what to do in vulnerable situations took place at Harpurhey neighbourhood centre The event was mainly for women and non-binary people...

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4th November 2021 | By Megan Traviss

Thousands of protestors join boycott of Manchester venues ‘not doing enough’ to prevent drink spiking

Thousands of protestors gathered in the city centre last week demanding that Manchester venues provide better protection against drink spiking. The event followed reports of young...

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4th November 2021 | By Daisy Bradbury

Lancashire couple raises awareness for parvovirus vaccines after their puppy dies from disease

Gillian and John are raising awareness for the additional vaccination after their puppy died at five months old

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4th November 2021 | By Megan Barlow

Bolton Council considers suspending free town centre parking

Councillors in Bolton say the current provision for free parking in the town centre is not economically sustainable. At a meeting to discuss the issue,...

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4th November 2021 | By Toni Clarke

Film project in Salford commissioned to help raise awareness of knife crime

A Salford housing association is investing £12,000 to produce a short film documenting the impact of knife crime on young people. The project is expected to...