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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 lockdownA year on since the start of the first coronavirus lockdown in the UK, many organisations have had to adapt in order to operate during...
17th March 2021 | By Constance Enzler
Album review: Terra Firma by Tash SultanaAfter 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...
17th March 2021 | By Constance Enzler
Covid highs and lows: alcohol deaths reach new levels in lockdown, study revealsConsumption 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...
17th March 2021 | By Ruby Fandino
Manchester demonstrators protest over police crime sentencing and courts billHundreds marched through central Manchester protesting over proposed increased police power and diminished freedom of expression threatened by the police, crime, sentencing and courts bill....
15th March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter
Wigan takeover confirmed: Phoenix Limited to become new ownersThe news that Wigan fans have been waiting for has finally arrived, after nine months in administration a new owner has been found. Phoenix 2021...
14th March 2021 | By Victoria Thiele
Andy Burnham speaks up for women’s safety during candle-lit vigil for Sarah EverardAndy 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,...
12th March 2021 | By Victoria Thiele
Reclaim These Streets urge Manchester residents to light a candle for Sarah Everard in vigilMancunians 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...
11th March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter
Two wins in a week sees Wigan out of relegation zone for the first time since HalloweenWigan 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...
10th March 2021 | By Fiona Hammond
Snapshot of a city: Manchester’s city centre is beginning to return to some version of normalDespite being in a national lockdown, the sights from Manchester City Centre would beg to differ. After spending a short while on a Thursday afternoon...
9th March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter
Wigan takeover imminent as consortium from Bahrain agrees deal to buy the clubWigan’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...
3rd March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter
Wigan hit rock bottom while Aussie investors line up takeover bidBack-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...
25th February 2021 | By Vince Hunt
Dramatic stoppage time winner sees Wigan beat Bristol RoversWigan 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...
24th February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter
Dramatic stoppage time winner sees Wigan beat Bristol Rovers in 95th minuteWigan 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...
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 everyoneManchester Refugee Network has called on the Department of Health to ensure the coronavirus vaccine is safely accessible to everyone regardless of immigration status, ID...
21st February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter
Latics suffer back-to-back defeats despite encouraging display against LincolnWigan 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...
18th February 2021 | By Tyrese King
Campaign against council’s plan to increase police presence in Manchester schoolsThe ‘No Police in Schools’ campaign is fighting against plans to increase police presence in schools. The campaign is backed by Manchester-based Kids of...
17th February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter
Exclusive: Wigan in talks with potential new Middle Eastern owner for beleaguered clubThe 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...
16th February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter
Wigan surrender lead after floodlight fireUnlucky Wigan slumped to a late defeat after a fire delayed their game against Oxford United for an hour at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday...
12th February 2021 | By Rory Gannon
Manchester’s Chinese community celebrates New Year in new ways during a time of CovidAs we approach one year of living with coronavirus, festivals – religious and ceremonious alike – have had to adapt to the everchanging government restrictions....
11th February 2021 | By Daniel Jones
England recall big guns for test against Italy this weekendEngland 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...