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19th October 2017 | By nq_admin

‘Don’t try and explain the offside rule to me just because I’m female’

It is almost beyond belief that in 2017 sexism still exists in sport. And while the treatment of women in professional sport is rapidly improving, perhaps it is...

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17th October 2017 | By Tom Brady

Fire alarms at student halls blaze were working properly, insists landlord

Students were forced to flee their halls after a serious fire at accommodation on Chester Street last night. Nobody was injured during the blaze at...

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16th October 2017 | By Freddie Bruhin-Price

Manchester gets its first taste of waste food

A restaurant called Real Junk Food Manchester has opened on Oxford Road which only sells dishes made using waste food products. The restaurant also has a “pay-what-you-feel” policy...

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16th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Animal therapy used to help mental health patients

Mental health patients at crisis point are being treated for therapy with visits from dogs, cats, rabbits and even a mouse. Noah’s ART (Animal Rescue...

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16th October 2017 | By Pete Murray

The Quote – Season #2, episode 1

Listen to the first edition of the new season on Soundcloud.

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13th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Review: Loyle Carner at the O2 Ritz

“This is my favourite place in the whole of the UK. We made Manchester the last place of tour on purpose, cos it’s ******* mad.” says...

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13th October 2017 | By [email protected]

Mancunian youth identity captured through fashion

Young people from across Manchester who took part in a fashion shoot with a difference are being featured in a major new exhibition. The 13-16 year...

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13th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester based charity celebrates 20th anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize award

Manchester-based landmine charity Mines Advisory Group celebrated the 20th anniversary of Nobel Peace award in a glitzy ceremony at Manchester town hall. The charity’s crucial...

13th October 2017 | By Nadia Turki

GP surgery opens its doors to homeless people in Manchester

A Manchester GP has opened up his surgery doors to treat the increasing number of homeless people in the region.  Dr Gerry O’Shea works alongside...

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13th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester law centre refuses to help implement universal credit

Manchester’s most prominent law centre is refusing to help implement  universal credit and is supporting calls to end its roll-out. Greater Manchester Law Centre (GMLC)...

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13th October 2017 | By Sanaa Reddy

Imprisoned Syrian doctor speaks out about terror of Assad’s brutal regime

A Syrian doctor told an audience of students how he was imprisoned for his anti-corruption stance under Bashar Al-Assad’s rule. Manchester-based Dr Haytham Al-Hamwi is...

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13th October 2017 | By Tom Brady

Jodrell Bank nominated for World Heritage Site award

Jodrell Bank has been nominated for a World Heritage Site award from the United Nations. The nomination coincides with 60th anniversary of Sir Bernard Lovell’s...

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13th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Teenage lifeguard aims to save lives with the police

Life is hectic enough for 19-year-old lifeguard Emily Balshaw but soon it could become a lot more hectic and even end up with her saving lives....

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13th October 2017 | By Danielle Kenneally

Brontë siblings giant textile signatures mark 250th anniversary of birth

A giant textile of the Brontës’ signatures has been created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the literary siblings’ birth. The large-scale textile artwork comprises...

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13th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester City Women 3-0 St. Polten (Agg 6-0): match report

Manchester City Women progressed to the last 16 of the Champions League last night with a comfortable 3-0 win over Austrian league champions St. Polten...

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9th October 2017 | By Sanaa Reddy

Manchester students help raise money for charity through ‘Give It, Don’t Bin It’

A campaign to get Manchester students to hand over unwanted items left in digs has raised more than £200,000 for charity. In its first year,...

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9th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Dashehra and Diwali Mela celebrations set to light up Albert Square

Diwali and celebrations are set to light up Albert Square as the 12th annual Dashehra Diwali Mela takes place this weekend. Organised by the Indian...

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9th October 2017 | By [email protected]

Celebrities attend launch of Dead Legacy autumn fashion collection

Dead Legacy showcased their much-anticipated AW17 men’s collection on Thursday in association with Manchester Fashion Industry. The label is a premium lifestyle brand which specialises in...

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9th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Review: People, Places and Things at Home MCR

The National Theatre’s critically acclaimed People, Places and Things has embarked on a UK tour sustaining the same gritty themes of addiction, mental health and...

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6th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester Museum awakens with interactive performances from refugees

Manchester Museum is coming to life this weekend with a celebration of refugee culture and history through song and dance.  The Flying Carpets show tomorrow (Saturday) is...