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15th March 2022 | By David Smith
NQ interviews Councillor Julie Reid: chair of Manchester’s children and young person scrutiny committeeNorthern Quota caught up with Councillor Julie Reid lto speak to her about her political career, and find out more about the chair of the...
15th March 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
‘The war has faded from the news, but it hasn’t left the minds and hearts of the people’ – Celebrating Syria Festival returns for fifth yearManchester is celebrating the beauty of Syrian art and culture – often neglected amid the backdrop of war – with two weeks of events organised by Rethink Rebuild...
15th March 2022 | By Okiemute Obotuke
Asda Harpurhey named among the 15 places in Greater Manchester which supply cheapest petrolThe Asda store in Harpurhey has been named as one of the lowest in Greeter Manchester for fuel prices. Petrol price has surged yet again in...
14th March 2022 | By Jim Podmore
Council leader announces plans to turn Manchester into ‘tech city’ during conference speechThe new Manchester Digital Strategy is a set of plans and investments up to 2026 aimed at taking issues such as digital exclusion and helping...
14th March 2022 | By Daisy Bradbury
Firefighters host charity car wash to raise money for victims and families of Ukraine war31 stations across the region participated in the car wash fundraiser to raise money for an emergency Ukraine appeal
13th March 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
Rapper Aitch’s Learning Curve music video to feature at Manchester Film Festival 2022The music video for the song, Learning Curve, by Manchester artist Aitch will feature in Manchester Film Festival’s opening screening of north west short films. The...
13th March 2022 | By David Smith
Manchester International Law Centre meet while Russia continues with invasion of UkraineManchester International Law Centre has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine saying that it is hardly justifiable under international law. Dr Gail Lythgoe, co-director of the the...
10th March 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
Everything Everything release single using AI technology ahead of ‘revolutionary’ new albumAI programme was fed terms and conditions of LinkedIn, ancient epic poem Beowulf, the teachings of Confucius and 400,000 4Chan forum posts
10th March 2022 | By Megan Traviss
Charity duck race returns to Salford Quays after two-year delay due to CovidManchester charity MedEquip4Kids are bringing their duck race fundraiser back to the Quays following a two-year delay due to Covid. The race returns for its...
9th March 2022 | By Toni Clarke
Max Mara’s Ian Griffiths announces scholarships for BAME students at Manchester Fashion InstituteMan Met alumni and creative director for luxury fashion brand Max Mara, Ian Griffiths, has announced a series of scholarships available for BAME students to join...
8th March 2022 | By Megan Barlow
Bury Man is jailed for grooming child over PlayStation networkA man from Tottington has been jailed for two years for grooming a boy over the PlayStation network. Ashley Roberts, 25, pretended to be a 13-year-old boy...
8th March 2022 | By Megan Barlow
World famous Bury market crowned the UK’s favourite market – againBury market – famed for its black puddings – has been named the UK’s favourite market. The Nabma award is given each year and is...
8th March 2022 | By Joseph O'Shea
‘Had this kit had been available he might still been here today’: Manchester’s first bleed safety cabinet installed in memory of schoolboy Rhamero WestManchester’s first life-saving ‘bleed safety’ cabinet has been installed in memory of schoolboy Rhamero West who died in a knife attack. The cabinet will help...
8th March 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
Levenshulme Old Library celebrates International Women’s Day with week of community eventsLevenshulme Old Library is celebrating International Women’s Day with a series of events throughout the week including a night of spoken word compered by Rebecca Kenny. Ten...
8th March 2022 | By Ebrima Njie-Kalokoh
Colby Covington settles rivalry with unanimous decision win over Jorge MasvidalThe main event of UFC 272 saw one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the sport as former teammates Colby Covington and Jorge...
7th March 2022 | By Joseph O'Shea
BUCS northern conference finals to be hosted at Man Met with three uni teams competingMan Met will team up for with the University of Manchester to host the 2022 BUCS Northern Conference finals day on Wednesday (9 March). This will be the first...
7th March 2022 | By Ben Pledger
Air quality warning in Sharston after reports of hazardous air pollutionHigh air pollution levels have been detected in Sharston – with 10 public health warnings issued since the start of the year. The figures come from...
7th March 2022 | By Rebecca Redican
Moss Side eco volunteers’ work cleaning up fly-tipping increases by a whopping 115%Moss Side, Manchester, residents litter picking success increased 115% on last year
7th March 2022 | By Megan Traviss
Fancy talking to a lamppost? Quayside MediaCity shopping centre wants a different kind of customer feedbackA ground-breaking scheme in which customers can talk to inanimate objects such as lampposts has been launched at Quayside MediaCity shopping centre. The aim is...
7th March 2022 | By Benjamin Golaub
Manchester City bury United in 4-1 thrashing at the EtihadManchester City lined up with four changes from their 1-0 victory over Everton with injury problems causing their main centre back, Ruben Dias, to be out...