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30th April 2020 | By Siddra Daud Asghar
Keir Starmer addresses community concerns via series of Zoom video callsChris McAndrew / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) Labour leader Keir Starmer addressed the issues affecting Bury residents today, in what he promises will be a series...
20th April 2020 | By [email protected]
Wythenshawe-based domestic abuse charity providing help to victims during coronavirus crisisConcerns have been raised about the potential rise of domestic violence cases during the coronavirus lockdown. Wythenshawe-based domestic abuse charity, Safe Spots, is assuring victims...
12th April 2020 | By Zainab Tariq
Manchester businesses are delivering meals to feed people during coronavirus lockdownMany Manchester organisations, including The Bread and Butter Thing, Fare share, Trussell Trust and Open Kitchen, are working together to gather donations and distributing support packages to...
8th April 2020 | By dave porter
Podcast series about child sexual abuse material online launches early to help protect childrenThe launch of a hard-hitting podcast series about child sex abuse material online has been brought forward to raise awareness of increased risks to children...
1st April 2020 | By [email protected]
Clap for Carers: Britain celebrates NHS workers with a round of applause during coronavirus crisisMillions of Britons stood to applaud NHS workers for their service during the COVID-19 outbreak. People stood and clapped out on their doorsteps, balconies and...
1st April 2020 | By Zainab Tariq
Man Met student and family in self-isolation after father becomes ill with coronavirus symptomsA 21-year-old student studying at Manchester Metropolitan University has been quarantined after her father developed coronavirus symptoms following a trip to Milan. She was told...
31st March 2020 | By Imogen Campion
‘We’re being asked to help out on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus as students nurses and midwives – it’s frightening’Laura, 21, a student midwife from North Yorkshire, has spoken to the Northern Quota about being called to the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic. She...
26th March 2020 | By Liz Hannaford
Finding the positives – Manchester Met journalism graduates spreading smiles in the lockdownSiân Hamer with her idol, Daniel Radcliffe, in the days when it was still safe to stand this close Siân Hamer’s job often sees her...
23rd March 2020 | By Liz Hannaford
Manchester Met journalism graduates reporting Coronavirus stories across our regionRamazani Mwamba in more normal times interviewing the chair of the Environment Agency, Emma Howard Boyd, in Kersal Wetlands They may have only started...
17th March 2020 | By Imogen Campion
Two Man Met students start up their own company and host their first successful music eventTwo Man Met students who started up their own events management company had a resounding success at its launch night. Alex Rodriguez and Joe Shaw,...
17th March 2020 | By Imogen Campion
Family fears leaving China as global number of COVID-19 cases continue to soarA British family of four currently in Nanning, China fear leaving the province as the coronavirus situation worsens outside the country. Tom, from North Yorkshire, a father of...
5th March 2020 | By Divine Vika
Author Alex Wheatle’s Crongton Knights takes centre stage in ManchesterAward-winning novelist, Alex Wheatle is bringing his Crongton Knights series to the stage at the Lowry Theatre in Manchester next week. After receiving the Guardian Children Fiction’s...
27th February 2020 | By Divine Vika
Manchester Met scholar’s high jump successManchester Metropolitan University has set its eyes on becoming one of the country’s next elite sporting universities, after another successful season competing at the British University...
26th February 2020 | By Chelsea Glazebrook
Man Met win two golds and set numerous personal best at BUCS nationalsEvery single Man Met athlete recorded personal bests at the BUCS Indoor Championships in Sheffield between 14th and 16th February. The rising star of shot-putting Adele...
26th February 2020 | By Terel Edmunds
Manchester Mystics ease to triple figure victory over Oakland WolvesA commanding victory for the Manchester Mystics over the Oakland Wolves at the National Basketball Performance Centre sees the Mystics move into joint third in the league, level...
25th February 2020 | By Kamila Sebestova
Street art is helping to transform Withington, according to community activist Lizzy JaneArt is important for Withington – and locals understand that. More than £5,000 was raised by Withington residents who liked the idea of bringing art to...
25th February 2020 | By Kamila Sebestova
Withington baths is having a big impact on the neighbourhood and on residents’ livesWithington Baths and Leisure Centre is an institute which has served the public for more 100 years. First opened in 1911, it was the only...
24th February 2020 | By Anish Vij
Former Manchester United coach-turned-author’s book about Wales’ first prison football teamJamie Grundy worked at Manchester United as a coach in the ’90s and links football to his interest in the criminal justice system. His first book, 90...
21st February 2020 | By Kamila Sebestova
Withington residents feel safe despite a rise in crime of 27% in one yearStatistics from Greater Manchester Police show that burglaries in Withington rose by 27% last year. The south Manchester suburb is popular with students and has been undergoing development...
21st February 2020 | By Leonie Backhaus
Council wants to make Northern Quarter greener and safer for pedestrians and cyclistsThe public consultation to pedestrianise parts of the Northern Quarter saw a raft of ideas submitted from cyclists and green campaigners. One of the consultation...