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7th February 2018 | By nq_admin

Review: Dancing Bear at The Palace Theatre, Manchester

After seeing a circus bear being forced to perform, Jamie Fletcher realised that this reflected her life, and how the world wanted her to conform...

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6th February 2018 | By Kieran Hepworth

Munich 60 years on: How British sport changed

‘Munich 60 years on: How British sport changed’ is an evening exploring how the Munich air disaster changed the nature of sports journalism and the...

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6th February 2018 | By nq_admin

Manchester United remember Munich 60 years on

Flowers, letters and candles are being brought to Old Trafford today to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster.   On 6 February,1958,...

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6th February 2018 | By Freddie Bruhin-Price

Ancoats, Northern Quarter and Chorlton among hippest places to live in England

The Manchester districts of Ancoats, the Northern Quarter and Chorlton have all been included in a list of the top 20 most hipster places in...

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6th February 2018 | By C.Hart

Vote now to help name Stockport town centre square after a community hero’s name

Calling all Stopfordians, do you know a local hero or heroine? Do you want to let them know they are a treasure to their community?...

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6th February 2018 | By Rob Milarvie

Manchester stands still in memory of the Busby Babes 60 years after the fatal Munich Air Disaster

Sixty years have passed since the unexpected tragedy of the Munich Air Disaster claimed the lives of 23 players and staff. Manchester and the UK was...

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6th February 2018 | By nq_admin

Review: Strangers on a Train at The Opera House, Manchester

While meeting on a train, Guy Haines, a young tennis player, and Charles Bruno, a charming psychopath. Charles wants to “get rid” of his hated...

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6th February 2018 | By Tom Brady

Old Trafford falls silent in memory of Munich victims

  Tributes are taking place today at Old Trafford today in memory of the 23 people who died in the Munich air disaster. This year marks...

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6th February 2018 | By nq_admin

Creation of Moston community centre is artist Louis Beckett’s best piece yet

  ​​​​ Every artist has a defining piece of art. It is more than just paintings or sculptures and it addresses their legacy. Take Antonio...

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6th February 2018 | By Frances Richardson

Suffragist Ada Nield Chew remembered at Manchester performance marking the 100th anniversary of voting rights for women

Suffragist Ada Neild Chew made an appearance at Manchester Metropolitan University this morning in a pop-up protest marking the centenary of The Representation Of The...

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6th February 2018 | By Tom Brady

Warrington Wolves play Leeds Rhinos in first ever physical disability rugby league match in the UK

Warrington Wolves hosted Leeds Rhinos for the first ever physical disability rugby league game on UK soil. More than 1,500 fans turned out at Victoria...

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6th February 2018 | By nq_admin

REVIEW: Insidious: The Last Key

Despite their continually shaky critical reception from elsewhere, I’ve always thought quite highly of the Insidious films. For someone bad at gore (21-years old and...

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6th February 2018 | By Dan Gough

Manchester restaurant comes to the rescue for homeless shelter

A Manchester restaurant stepped in to provide hot food for more than 100 homeless people today following a fault that knocked out the Booth Centre shelter’s kitchens.  After...

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6th February 2018 | By nq_admin

Police appeal for witnesses following attack in Hulme by armed men

Police are hunting an armed duo who held a man at gunpoint in Hulme. The victim – a man in his 40s – was approached...

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5th February 2018 | By dave porter

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5th February 2018 | By nq_admin

Tom Jackson – Manchester United’s lifelong friend

This week, the city will see many paying their respects on the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster. On February 6th 1958, a plane...

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3rd February 2018 | By nq_admin

Lowry review: One man and his dad and the heartbreak of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is something that touches us all in one way or another, whether affecting a family member or a friend. It’s a very prominent problem in our daily...

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2nd February 2018 | By Sanaa Reddy

Manchester trade unionist to cycle round Palestine to raise money for medical aid charity

A top union official from Manchester is embarking on a six-day cycle trek across palestine to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians Kevin Lucas, Unison...

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2nd February 2018 | By nq_admin

Review: Hamlet at The Lowry, Salford Quays

Compared to the repetitive versions I’ve seen of Hamlet, Paapa Essiedu’s spectacular performance is breathtaking, giving the needed colour to the role of Hamlet. Being...

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1st February 2018 | By nq_admin

Review: The Commuter

Infamous Taken star Liam Neeson steps effortlessly into a familiar role of distressed father, come hero of the hour, in real time film The Commuter....