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19th May 2021 | By Victoria Thiele
‘I teared up, it was overwhelming’ — reopening of cinemas and theatre sparks strong feelings but the struggle is not over yet(Film by George Crafer and Kiah Azriel-Freer) It was a great night for Colin, the veteran Big Issue vendor. He says he once taught Andy Burnham...
19th May 2021 | By George Crafer
How are pubs in Manchester faring since the easing of lockdown restrictions?On Monday people in Manchester were finally allowed to sit inside a pub and enjoy a pint. Since 12 April, pubs had only been allowed to welcome members...
18th May 2021 | By Kiah-Azriel Freer
Louder Than Words music festival launches series of live streaming eventsLouder than Words festival has launched a series of live streams hosted by Manchester music journalist and creator of the Louder Than War publication, John...
17th May 2021 | By Georgina Randall
On home turf: behind the scenes at Platt Lane of the RISE sports broadcast internshipTwo journalism students from Man Met have been producing live outside broadcasts of the university’s rugby union matches as part of an award-winning new scheme. The...
16th May 2021 | By George Crafer
Crowds gather in Platt Fields park in solidarity with Palestine to protest against killings and evictions in West BankHundreds gathered yesterday in Platt Fields park in Rusholme in solidarity with Palestinians and to commemorate the Nakba—the anniversary of the exodus of Palestinians after the...
12th May 2021 | By Vikram Jajuha
Champions! United loss hands Blues the Premier League titleManchester City have been crowned 2020-21 Premier League champions, their third title success in the last four years – and as fate would have it,...
8th May 2021 | By Victoria Thiele
Andy Burnham re-elected as Greater Manchester Mayor on grim election day for LabourAndy Burnham has been re-elected as Greater Manchester Mayor with 67.3% of votes. He said in his speech after the count: “This vote sends a...
5th May 2021 | By Niamh O'Connell
A guide to voting today in Manchester’s mayoral election with full list of candidatesWhat is the role of the mayor and why is it important? The mayor of Greater Manchester is a major figure in the political life of...
5th May 2021 | By nq_admin
LIVE: Manchester Local Elections 2021Election results for councillors, mayors, the Scottish parliament and Welsh Senedd are slowly coming in from across the country. Social distancing rules mean that counting isn’t...
5th May 2021 | By George Crafer
What does the local election race in Withington mean for its residents?Withington is going to be one of the most hotly contested wards in the upcoming election. The ward stretches from Fallowfield Sainsburys to Fog Lane...
4th May 2021 | By dave porter
Take a look at The WatchPig! Online newspaper created by masters journalism students at Man MetJournalism masters students at Man Met have been busy creating an online nespaper which goes by the title of The WatchPig. The paper has 19...
4th May 2021 | By George Crafer
University student standing as a Conservative candidate in Thursday’s local electionsCameron Cosh is a 21-year-old UoM politics student who plays rugby, supports Man City, and loves the pub—and he might have the most unpopular job...
4th May 2021 | By Vikram Jajuha
City 90 minutes from Istanbul Champions League dreamWith Istanbul firmly in their sights, Manchester City gear up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain at the...
3rd May 2021 | By Laura Reddington
How does the local election work and what will be different this time due to the pandemic?What do we vote for in the local election? Manchester City Council is split into 32 wards, separating it into civil parishes, and borough and...
30th April 2021 | By George Crafer
What are the wards to look out for in this week’s local election?The local elections are just around the corner. On 6 May a third of the city region’s councillors are facing re-election. If you live in...
30th April 2021 | By Vikram Jajuha
Manchester United 6-2 Roma: Red Devils recover to thump Italian side in Europa LeagueManchester United ran riot against Roma once again as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s comeback kings triumphed 6-2 and took a giant stride towards the Europa League...
29th April 2021 | By Vince Hunt
De Bruyne, Mahrez on target for Blues in vital semi-final first leg winManchester City take a priceless lead away from the Parc Des Princes after an impressive performance in the Champions League semi final first leg. An...
26th April 2021 | By Anish Vij
‘Setting up my own business helped get me out of a cycle of victimhood’Deciding to leave her day job and set up her own business was a therapeutic move for 46-year-old Janine Mitchell in more ways than one. Not only did...
22nd April 2021 | By Victoria Thiele
The ‘money grabbing’ bus lane camera that drives Mancunian motorists madManchester drivers are losing patience with a “money grabbing” bus lane camera in the popular student living area of Fallowfield. The Wilmslow Road camera earned Manchester...
22nd April 2021 | By Tyrese King
Roger Robinson and Caleb Femi both perform new commissions for the Manchester Literature FestivalAward winning writer Roger Robinson and Caleb Femi explore racism and pandemic solitude in their new poems for this year’s Manchester Literature Festival online. Both...