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10th July 2017 | By nq_admin
VIDEO – Protesting: From Manchester to UtrechtProtesting is an integral part of any society, modern day, or old. Protests have been documented, written about, videoed, quashed and proven successful since records began....
10th July 2017 | By Thomas Walton
Moazzam Begg: We must stand up to racismNQ reporter Tom Walton interviews former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Moazzam Begg at a Stand Up To Racism rally in Manchester
6th July 2017 | By nq_admin
“A Call From Water Tank 6” wins Telling Tales Film & Audio FestivalFilmmakers and students from the UK and across the globe descended on Manchester last weekend for Manchester Metropolitan University’s first annual international film and audio...
6th July 2017 | By Thomas Walton
Microbiologist finds high levels of bacteria in gym equipmentAn infectious diseases specialist helped a TV show reveal that sweaty gym equipment can harbour 350 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Microbiology professor...
5th July 2017 | By nq_admin
MMU lecturer caught up in Manchester Airport ChaosHundreds of passengers were evacuated from Manchester Airport this morning. An emergency evacuation was called after a suspect package was found in Terminal 3, with...
28th June 2017 | By nq_admin
David de Gea’s Manchester United future needs to be a top priority for José Mourinho this summerDavid de Gea’s future at Manchester United has once again been cast in uncertainty with the opening of the 2017 summer transfer window. The Spanish...
27th June 2017 | By nq_admin
Manchester’s high-rise residents reassured by Manchester Fire ServiceGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service released a statement earlier today to offer reassurance to the public. Speaking on behalf of the Service, Jim Hutton,...
26th June 2017 | By nq_admin
St Peter’s Square new water feature unveiledNestled between the new Metrolink stop and the attractive new developments at Number One and Number Two St Peter’s, the water feature has created a...
23rd June 2017 | By nq_admin
Ariana Grande named as Patron of We Love Manchester charityThe We Love Manchester Emergency Fund charity today announces that Ariana Grande will serve as the charity’s first patron. Set up by Manchester City Council, the...
22nd June 2017 | By nq_admin
Rise in recycling in Manchester causes Council to change bin collectionsMancehster City Council has had to rethink how it collects its bins following a rise in recycling. The recycling rate has increased from less than...
22nd June 2017 | By nq_admin
Huge increase in hate crime in Manchester following terror attackThere has been a significant increase in the amount of hate crimes reported across the Greater Manchester region since the terror attack at the Manchester...
16th June 2017 | By nq_admin
Manchester Voices research project sets out to find out how do define a “Mancunian accent”Manchester Metropolitan University has launched a new series of research projects investigating and celebrating the accents and dialects of Greater Manchester. The research is looking to help understand...
14th June 2017 | By nq_admin
Root & Branch Productions to debut at Fringe FestivalRoot & Branch Productions are debuting their inaugural play at Manchester’s Fringe Festival this year. The new theatre troupe will be performing a new adaptation...
14th June 2017 | By nq_admin
We Love Manchester releases further £3mA further £3m has now been released from the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, bringing the total available funds for distribution to £4m. These next...
14th June 2017 | By nq_admin
Ariana Grande to be honoured as new honorary citizenship for Greater ManchesterProposals for a new system to recognise people who have made an outstanding contribution to Manchester will be put to Manchester City Council’s next full...
9th June 2017 | By Pete Murray
Hope and turnout wins Manchester for Labour“A phenomenal result in Manchester!” the newly re-elected MP for Manchester Central, Lucy Powell told cheering supporters at the General Election count in the GMex conference...
9th June 2017 | By nq_admin
#RegisteredButCantVote, many new voters turned away at polling stationsA lot of newly registered voters were turned away from polling stations; having being told they aren’t registered, in this year’s snap election. The hashtag,...
8th June 2017 | By nq_admin
General Election – What we know so farOne of the most anticipated days of the year so far is underway, and the interminable wait of the count begins. Within minutes of the...
8th June 2017 | By Pete Murray
Who will win the youth vote at #GE2017As voting comes to a close this evening (Thursday 08 June), the political parties will be closely analysing the turnout of young people in the 20107 General...
7th June 2017 | By Liz Hannaford
LIVE: General Election 2017 resultsYou can follow our live coverage on this page or by clicking here. We have reporters at counts across Greater Manchester and beyond to bring you...