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23rd October 2020 | By Victoria Thiele

Twitter community helps reunite 30 runaway cows with their owner after rescue by PC

PC Matthew Hilton was just beginning to relax as he drove home after a long day at work. Taking in the green views around Bury,...

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23rd October 2020 | By Rory Gannon

BREAKING: Growing opposition as Manchester moves to Tier 3 restrictions

The Greater Manchester region has been moved to Tier 3 restrictions by the government, putting hundreds of jobs and businesses at risk. New restrictions that...

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23rd October 2020 | By [email protected]

Cosmo editor Claire Hodgson: ‘My dream job was in the media industry but I told myself it was impossible’

Cosmopolitan Magazine boasts the title of biggest young women’s media brand in the world. From putting plus size supermodel, Tess Holliday and non-binary activist, Jonathan...

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23rd October 2020 | By Megan Wilkinson

Staff in Manchester schools unhappy with measures to prevent spread of coronavirus

Staff at Manchester schools claim they have not been provided with enough support and have branded coronavirus measures a ‘joke’.  Teaching staff who are unhappy with...

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22nd October 2020 | By Lewis Mottram

Gareth Smith aims for football success at Man Met

Gareth Smith is the Coach Education and Football Development Officer here at MMU. He is involved in almost every aspect of football at the university,...

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22nd October 2020 | By Niamh O'Connell

Covid makes Christmas markets go virtual in Lees village

Christmas markets in Lees village in Oldham have been taken virtual this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The markets will take place on 28-29...

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22nd October 2020 | By Lewis Mottram

Cost of watching football: how it’s driving fans to potential harm

With the news that football fans will not be allowed back into the grounds, the only means of watching the sport will be at home....

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22nd October 2020 | By Matthew Kay

Sending in the troops: Manchester noodle bar delivers a WW2 tank full of food to self-isolating students

Isolating students were shocked and delighted as whole tank filled with noodles rolled up to their halls of residence on Monday Morning. Chopstix Noodle Bar...

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22nd October 2020 | By nq_admin

Alex Brooks sets sights on England students’ team

REPORT: LUKE MOLLOY HAVING never played rugby as a child, Alex Brooks’ career started later than most. With the help of a professional body building...

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22nd October 2020 | By nq_admin

LIVE BLOG: Protest organised by Manchester People’s Assembly against imposition of tier 3 restrictions on the city

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22nd October 2020 | By Bailey Taylor

Alexandra Park awarded Green Flag despite global pandemic

Friends of Alexandra Park have had their efforts rewarded as the Park is given Green Flag status for the first time in its history. Alexandra...

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22nd October 2020 | By Bailey Taylor

Manchester artist wins first prize at internationally renowned arts exhibition in Catalonia

A Manchester artist has seen his work win stellar recognition after taking first place at a prestigious arts exhibition in Catalonia. The piece titled ‘Act On’ won...

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22nd October 2020 | By George Crafer

A hygiene bank is the first of its kind in Manchester – and it’s run out of a spare room

A ‘hygiene bank’ run out of a spare room has been set up in Manchester for people who cannot afford essential washing and sanitary products. The Hygiene...

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20th October 2020 | By Lewis Mottram

Stage finally set for Usyk vs Chisora showdown after delay due to Covid pandemic

After months of cancellations and rescheduling, Oleksandr Usyk will finally square off against Derek Chisora next weekend. The fight was originally scheduled for May at...

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20th October 2020 | By Constance Enzler

Manchester Art Gallery launches digital campaign to help families build language skills of children under five

Manchester Art Gallery and Read Manchester have launched a virtual campaign to help parents build their children’s literacy skills at home. The Hungry Little Minds campaign...

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20th October 2020 | By Harry Hansen

Leaseholders call on the government to expand support to buildings under 18m tall with unsafe cladding

Residents worried they will be charged for replacing unsafe cladding are campaigning for more government support. The Hulme Life building is in the highest fire risk...

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20th October 2020 | By Kiah-Azriel Freer

Home cinema reopens six months after closure due to coronavirus pandemic

Home cinema has reopened to the public after being closed for six months because of coronavirus.  Many cinemas have been struggling with current restrictions such as Cineworld announcing...

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19th October 2020 | By Megan Wilkinson

Man Met graduate successfully launches new business during the covid-19 lockdown

A Man Met graduate and entrepreneur who launched a new business venture during lockdown says covid-19 has secured her future. Morgan Allen started her own...

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19th October 2020 | By Ruby Fandino

Longsight library launches first anti-racist bookshelf in bid to raise awareness of diversity

Longsight Library and a community group have come together to create an anti-racism bookshelf launch. The anti-racist bookshelf is an ongoing project led by community group...

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19th October 2020 | By Lewis Oxley

Professor Martyn Evans appointed director of Manchester School of Art

Professor Martyn Evans has been appointed the new director of the Manchester School of Art at Manchester Metropolitan University.   Professor Evans has worked at the university for the past five...