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17th January 2021 | By Rory Gannon
‘I’m happy I got it!’ Manchester residents start to receive first dose of Covid-19 vaccineManchester residents have started to get the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine as the country remains in its third period of lockdown. As the...
14th January 2021 | By George Crafer
A Manchester restaurant is helping local families amid government food parcel failureA restaurant in south Manchester is providing hot meals to local families who are struggling during lockdown. Rustik in West Didisbury announced this week that it...
8th January 2021 | By George Crafer
Man jailed for life after brutal knife attacks on two elderly women in OldhamA man who carried out a brutal knife attack on two elderly women has today been jailed. Jayden Hayes, 24, was sentenced to life in...
7th January 2021 | By Freddie Bruhin-Price
Ancient Egyptians associated it with the sun and Klimt gave it a Kiss: a short history of goldGold is as alluring today as it was thousands of years ago. Nothing shines quite like it. But how has its role and appeal changed...
16th December 2020 | By Tyrese King
Lack of representation in the English literature curriculum leads to calls for change from Penguin Books campaignPenguin Books has launched a new programme to promote writers from ethnic minority backgrounds in English literature. Partnered with the Runnymede Trust, the charity and the...
14th December 2020 | By nq_admin
Important work of The Cellar Trust helped save my life, says 22-year-old woman living with bipolar disorder“To put it simply, The Cellar Trust gave me the support that saved my life,” says 22-year-old Sophie De Groot, reflecting on the help given...
11th December 2020 | By A.White
From a pre-pandemic to a Covid-19 world, are universities doing enough to support students’ mental health?Your first year at university: dedication, hard work and preparation feel like a memory of the past. Now you’re stuck in a prison-sized room with...
8th December 2020 | By Lucas Crossley
Blanketman release new single as they prepare for live shows in early 2021The new track from Manchester alternative fourpiece Blanketman is out now, the band’s third release of 2020. Latest single Harold is available on all streaming platforms,...
25th November 2020 | By nq_admin
Manchester International Festival launches training academy for unemployed young peopleIn 2018 the Manchester International Festival (MIF) launched the Factory Academy for unemployed adults aged 19-24 to train to work in the creative industry. Jocelyne Underwood, Factory...
20th November 2020 | By Emily Mcintyre
Manchester poetry library aims to be focal point for lovers of verse throughout the region’We’re open to everyone, and that’s the really important thing I want to get across.’’ That’s the message from Becky Swain, director of the new...
16th November 2020 | By Paolo Granelli
Stockport Council holds crucial meeting to decide future of greenbelt siteStockport is to host an extraordinary council meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday) to make a crucial decision regarding the Greater Manchester spatial framework (GMSF). Unlike other...
16th November 2020 | By Paolo Granelli
Hazel Grove activists stand against greenbelt development as ‘space for the community’An energy company wants to build 150 new homes on the 53-acre greenbelt site of Mirrlees Fields in Hazel Grove . Man Energy want to build on...
16th November 2020 | By Kennedy Raspberry
‘Biden’s victory struck a little glimmer of hope in me’: the view from OhioI, along with the rest of America, held my breath for four days as the votes were counted. When it was announced that Joe Biden...
15th November 2020 | By Bailey Taylor
Greater Manchester Police supporting national operation to tackle knife crimeGreater Manchester Police are taking part in an operation to reduce knife crime in the city. Operation Sceptre is a week-long programme which aims to educate parents...
13th November 2020 | By Georgina Randall
Tension mounts between UoM student protestors and police as tuition fee demo is cancelled following threats of arrestsA demonstration at Owen’s Park by University of Manchester students over the refund of tuition fees was abandoned after police threatened to arrest protestors. Student...
13th November 2020 | By Paolo Granelli
Councillor Road shop owners left in the dark about Cheadle towns fundCheadle residents and business owners say they have been kept in the dark about a £500,000 fund to improve their neighbourhood. The town fund aims...
12th November 2020 | By Bailey Taylor
Christmas trees in November? Why residents are putting their trimmings up even earlier this yearResidents across Greater Manchester have taken it upon themselves to deck the halls early this year in an attempt to fight off coronavirus blues as...
12th November 2020 | By Ellie McDermott
Aspiring young entrepreneur creates ‘pick ‘n’ mix’ business ideal for Christmas giftsA 19-year-old part-time waitress put on furlough from her waitressing job has started up her own business venture. Shannon Dean has started her own buisness from home while under the...
12th November 2020 | By Ellie McDermott
Young fundraiser and mum raise more than £1k for Tameside hospital’s neonatal unitA seven-year-old boy and his mum raised more than £1,000 for their local hospital by taking part in a sponsored walk during lockdown. Mason Hussain and...
12th November 2020 | By Rosa Bown
Anti-mask protestors clash with police in Piccadilly Gardens in anti-lockdown demonstrationPolice dispersed anti-lockdown protesters in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester on Sunday during a protest organised by Rise up Manchester. The anti-lockdown protest started at 1pm...