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16th February 2017 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: First interview with new Manchester band Wildfires

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15th February 2017 | By Jack Colwell

Former journalist publishes novel detailing breakdown of a marriage

After spending a decade writing for newspapers in the North West and then acting as editor of the Rossendale Free Press, Stuart Robertson finally plucked...

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15th February 2017 | By nq_admin

MMU helps Manchester rise into top 25 best cities in the world for students

The contribution of higher education institutions such as MMU has launched Manchester 13 places up the league table in the QS Best Student Cities rankings....

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15th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Match Report: Bolton 1-0 Rochdale

A goalless opening 45 minutes presented little goal-scoring opportunities for both teams; Bolton had the best chances of the half with efforts from former Rochdale...

Forced Marriage in the UK

15th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Campaign launched to raise awareness for forced marriage in the UK

Forced marriage is a crime that happens regularly in the UK but is highly underreported and has had just one successful prosecution in England since it became...

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15th February 2017 | By helen heath

Bishop of Manchester rededicates cross in St Peter’s square

  The Bishop of Manchester took part in a ceremony to rededicate the historic cross in St Peter’s Square following Metrolink work which uncovered a secret...

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14th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Album Review – Rag‘n’Bone Man: Human

The bearded and husky 32-year-old started out as a rapper and by taking influences from both his blues and hip-hop background, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man...

Charlotte Puckering with famous actress Maxine Peake

14th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Maxine Peake: “It’s everyone’s right to have access to justice”

NQ's Charlotte Puckering caught up with Maxine Peake, who has been made a Patron of the GM Law Centre.  Maxine, famous for her roles in Shameless,...

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14th February 2017 | By nq_admin

MMU Rugby star, Josh Dean: “I hope to be picked for Ireland again”

Influential Manchester Metropolitan University student, Josh Dean, openly admits feeling “lost in life” sometimes, but encourages students to get involved in sport at University stating...

Manchester United's top goalscorer Wayne Rooney

14th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Is Manchester United and England’s record goalscorer worthy of a statue?

Born in Croxteth, Liverpool, Rooney burst into the spotlight as a 16-year-old at Everton scoring a sensational goal against an invincible Arsenal team on 30-game...

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14th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Album Review – Sampha: Process

Life is full of processes, everything we encounter or go through happens through a process. This rings true for Sampha, much like his album, he’s...

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14th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Luke Barnatt: “cardio is one of my greatest weapons”

Luke Barnatt, former middleweight of UFC and The Ultimate Fighter Alumni, is headlining the ACB54 MMA event, and spoke to NQ about the upcoming event...

Aquilo Silhouettes

14th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Album Review – Aquilo: Silhouettes

It can be hard to get excited about music that is expressively mellow, however for ambient electro-pop duo Aquilo, their new album Silhouettes gives us...

Wales v England rugby

13th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Wales 16-21 England: Six Nations Match Report

Both teams won their opening weekend fixtures, however, England were clear favourites on this occasion having avoided defeat for the whole of 2016 and claiming...

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10th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Maxine Peake, Dinnerladies actress, to open free legal advice centre in Manchester

The Greater Manchester Law Centre is opening tomorrow, with the aim of providing access to free and independent legal advice and representation for the people of...

Water Polo coach, Jermoe Read

10th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Champions! MMU Invincibles claim Premier title in undefeated style

A draw at the Aquatics Centre would have been enough to see MMU crowned as unbeaten champions but this result was a victory in style....

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10th February 2017 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: Lee Clayton interview

Lee Clayton has only been boxing for a few years. Starting at the age of 20, Lee's training and development is years behind his competitors. ...

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9th February 2017 | By nq_admin

REVIEW: Boris Nzebo at Manchester Art Gallery

Nzebo's unique exhibition illustrates modern urban life in his home country of Cameroon, morphing daily life and common occurrences into enchanting pieces of artwork. One particular...

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8th February 2017 | By Jack Colwell

VIDEO: Man City women’s football players back Language League for pupils

________________________________________   A new language scheme is being backed by the stars of Manchester City Women’s FC. The Language League: Kick Off scheme offers pupils...

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8th February 2017 | By helen heath

Salford veteran receives France’s highest honour

A 91-year-old war veteran from Pendlebury has been presented with France’s highest honour  – the Knight of the Legion of Honour – in recognition of his role liberating France...