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19th March 2021 | By Melissa Chilvers

Manchester’s Birthday Stars Project seeking cake donations to help children affected by homelessness celebrate their birthdays in lockdown

A year on since the start of the first coronavirus lockdown in the UK, many organisations have had to adapt in order to operate during...

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17th March 2021 | By Constance Enzler

Album review: Terra Firma by Tash Sultana 

After teasing fans since last April by slowly releasing singles Pretty Lady, Greed, Beyond the Pine, followed by Willow Tree and Sweet & Dandy, alternative artist Tash Sultana has released their highly anticipated...

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17th March 2021 | By Constance Enzler

Covid highs and lows: alcohol deaths reach new levels in lockdown, study reveals

Consumption of alcohol has increased across the UK during the pandemic as people stuck at home turning to drink.  Between January and September, 5,460 alcohol-related deaths were recorded...

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17th March 2021 | By Ruby Fandino

Manchester demonstrators protest over police crime sentencing and courts bill

Hundreds marched through central Manchester protesting over proposed increased police power and diminished freedom of expression threatened by the police, crime, sentencing and courts bill....

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15th March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Wigan takeover confirmed: Phoenix Limited to become new owners

The news that Wigan fans have been waiting for has finally arrived, after nine months in administration a new owner has been found. Phoenix 2021...

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14th March 2021 | By Victoria Thiele

Andy Burnham speaks up for women’s safety during candle-lit vigil for Sarah Everard

Andy Burnham read out stories of sexual assault survivors while Mancunians lit more than 100 candles to remember murdered Sarah Everard last night. Sarah Everard, 33,...

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12th March 2021 | By Victoria Thiele

Reclaim These Streets urge Manchester residents to light a candle for Sarah Everard in vigil

Mancunians are invited to light candles on their doorsteps in a vigil for alleged murder victim Sarah Everard at 6pm today (Saturday, 13 March). The event...

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11th March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Two wins in a week sees Wigan out of relegation zone for the first time since Halloween

Wigan secured back to back victories with a 2-0 win at Plymouth on Tuesday evening. The Latics took the lead in the 13th minute when...

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10th March 2021 | By Fiona Hammond

Snapshot of a city: Manchester’s city centre is beginning to return to some version of normal

Despite being in a national lockdown, the sights from Manchester City Centre would beg to differ. After spending a short while on a Thursday afternoon...

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9th March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Wigan takeover imminent as consortium from Bahrain agrees deal to buy the club

Wigan’s long running takeover saga looks to be coming to an end after it was revealed that the club’s potential new Middle Eastern owner is...

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3rd March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Wigan hit rock bottom while Aussie investors line up takeover bid

Back-to-back defeats have left unlucky Wigan bottom of League One while speculation mounts about the future of manager Leam Richardson. The Latics were narrowly defeated...

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25th February 2021 | By Vince Hunt

Dramatic stoppage time winner sees Wigan beat Bristol Rovers

Wigan secured a dramatic 2-1 victory at The Memorial Stadium with an injury time winner from Scott Wootton. The Latics secured three vital points in...

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24th February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Dramatic stoppage time winner sees Wigan beat Bristol Rovers in 95th minute

Wigan secured a dramatic 2-1 victory at the Memorial Stadium with an injury time winner from Scott Wootton. The Latics secured three vital points in...

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23rd February 2021 | By George Crafer

MRSN joins call on the Department of Health to take action to ensure the coronavirus vaccine is safely accessible to everyone

Manchester Refugee Network has called on the Department of Health to ensure the coronavirus vaccine is safely accessible to everyone regardless of immigration status, ID...

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21st February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Latics suffer back-to-back defeats despite encouraging display against Lincoln

Wigan slumped to consecutive home defeats after a narrow 2-1 loss to league leaders Lincoln on Saturday. Having lost 5-0 to 2nd place Hull City...

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18th February 2021 | By Tyrese King

Campaign against council’s plan to increase police presence in Manchester schools

The ‘No Police in Schools’ campaign is fighting against plans to increase police presence in schools.   The campaign is backed by Manchester-based Kids of...

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17th February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Exclusive: Wigan in talks with potential new Middle Eastern owner for beleaguered club

The long-running Wigan Athletic takeover saga could finally be coming to an end after it was revealed that a new owner from the Middle East...

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16th February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Wigan surrender lead after floodlight fire

Unlucky Wigan slumped to a late defeat after a fire delayed their game against Oxford United for an hour at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday...

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12th February 2021 | By Rory Gannon

Manchester’s Chinese community celebrates New Year in new ways during a time of Covid

As we approach one year of living with coronavirus, festivals – religious and ceremonious alike – have had to adapt to the everchanging government restrictions....

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11th February 2021 | By Daniel Jones

England recall big guns for test against Italy this weekend

England have called in the big guns in the hope to bounce back after last weekend’s first round loss to Scotland. The familiar tried and tested...