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26th May 2020 | By Mubarra Shah

Champions of Diversity forced to take a back seat because of coronavirus pandemic

Manchester’s award winning hate-crime prevention project, Diversity Champions, have been forced to suspend all current and future activity until further notice due to the covid-19...

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26th May 2020 | By Imogen Campion

Man Met students collaborate on fashion and journalism project with university in India

The international collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and Pearl Academy in Delhi was established to explore a range of current issues within the fashion industry, such...

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26th May 2020 | By Ethan Cooney

Blackley shop owners hailed as “backbone of the community”

Originally from India, Danish (39) and his English-born wife, Shital (40), have run their store in Blackley for 15 years. Formerly Aryans Convenience store, it’s now under...

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26th May 2020 | By Jessica Barnes

West Didsbury community coming together to help during the pandemic

Since the announcement of the lockdown, the West Didsbury community has come together to offer help and comfort to those in need of support. The...

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26th May 2020 | By Laura Penney

Foodbank fundraiser Charlie comes to aid of families in need during coronavirus crisis

A Manchester resident has launched a foodbank appeal to support people who are facing difficulties during the coronavirus lockdown. Charlie Davies, of Withington, is an...

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23rd May 2020 | By Euan Barnaby-Smith

More public toilets needed for homeless people to use in Manchester city centre, says councillor

Homeless people in Manchester are demanding greater access to public toilets. Many homeless people do not having access to communal toilets, which has led to...

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23rd May 2020 | By Tyrese King

People renting homes in Manchester ‘at increased risk of eviction’, says solicitor

A Manchester solicitor claims there has been a rise in unlawfully evicting tenants before their contract agreement has expired. With the gentrification of Manchester turning...

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23rd May 2020 | By Harriet Widdowson

South Manchester ‘tidy home’ project offers to declutter homes and give people a new lease of life

A housing scheme in Didsbury is offering free support to tenants with hoarding disorders, giving a new lease of life to those living in clutter....

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23rd May 2020 | By Soha Butt

Cheetham Hill Mosque supporting NHS staff during Ramadan

The Cheetham Hill community gathered at Khizra Mosque on 7 May to pack the dates which help health workers to stay energised and hydrated while working. Over 200 date boxes...

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22nd May 2020 | By Zara Gallimore

Horwich postman raises more than £1,500 for the NHS by delivering post in fancy dress each day

Andrew Davies has been entertaining the local residents on his daily rounds with his fancy dress costumes and Nutty Hair Style.

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22nd May 2020 | By Summer El-Weshahi

Rochdale food banks help vulnerable local families during coronavirus pandemic

NQ spoke to a children's centre manager in one of the most deprived areas of Rochdale about the pressures familes are under.

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22nd May 2020 | By Ethan Cooney

Three hidden gems to explore over lockdown Bank Holiday in Blackley

Ethan Cooney, has picked 3 locations in his home area of Blackley where you can experience a tranquil walk or a scenic run wihtout the need to travel. These locations are big enough for you to keep 2 meters apart but not so lonely that you won't occasionally meet other ramblers along the way.

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18th May 2020 | By nq_admin

Remarkable fightback of 21 year old who overcame rare form of blood cancer

As a person in any walk of life, there is a set of three words you never want to be on the receiving end of:...

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13th May 2020 | By [email protected]

Ramadan: many Muslims are isolated in isolation

Ramadan is a time for the community to band together and share the experience of the holy month through the act of communal prayer, family...

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11th May 2020 | By Elena Richards Coldicutt

Days of worry: Man Met journalism student charts her family’s covid-19 journey

English and Journalism student Elena Richards Coldicutt was plunged into her own personal Covid-19 crisis when sister Anna was isolated during a school trip to...

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11th May 2020 | By Daniel Jones

Grit and tactics earn final place for Man Met’s rugby team but coronavirus snatches glory day away

Bound for glory: MMU’s Rugby team reached the finals of the BUCS National trophy this year – only to have their moment snatched away from...

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11th May 2020 | By Mel Benning

Training and faith are powerful partners in the ring for boxer Jeremiah Basompila

Manchester boxer Jeremiah Basompila fears no man, only his God. And with good reason – he’s one of the city’s up and coming new generation...

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2nd May 2020 | By Siddra Daud Asghar

Ramadan In Lockdown: A Beautifully Strange Experience

    Adapting to Ramadan in lockdown undoubtedly brings challenges. The communal Sehri (the morning meal eaten by Muslims before the sun has come up during...

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2nd May 2020 | By Siddra Daud Asghar

Ramadan In Lockdown: what it means to Muslims

Before reporting on personal experiences of finding my faith in Allah again and how prayer has helped guard my heart in these tough times, it...

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30th April 2020 | By Dale Anne McAulay

Four international journalists, who graduated in Manchester, report on their Covid-19 lockdown experiences

Speaking to my friends it became apparent that problems posed by disinformation and conspiracy theories around the coronavirus pandemic were prevalent and a worrying problem...