coronavirus

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14th Apr

Seven ways you can support the Big Issue North at home during the lockdown

The lockdown restrictions in England have caused many difficulties for small, local businesses and companies across the country With...

19th Mar

| By Alice Stevens

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'Prescribed' poetry panaceas helping to combat lockdown loneliness

As National Social Prescribing day was celebrated virtually for the first time due to lockdown restrictions, a Manchester-based wellbeing service is...

31st Jan

| By Ruby Lopez

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Mental health workers at high risk receive Covid-19 vaccine

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) has launched a vaccination programme for staff fighting to keep patients and themselves safe from the virus...

26th Jan

| By Jess Stoddard

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'There's a long way to go but it feels like we're on the right path': cricket club in Manchester turned into first pharmacy-led vaccination centre

Whalley Range Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club has opened as one of the region's first Covid-19 vaccination centres. The centre is being managed by...

12th Nov

| By Bailey Taylor

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Christmas trees in November? Why residents are putting their trimmings up even earlier this year

Residents across Greater Manchester have taken it upon themselves to deck the halls early this year in an attempt to fight off coronavirus blues as...

29th Oct

| By Matthew Kay

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Drugs will not be tolerated in pandemic Manchester, say police after four men arrested in Strangeways area

Four men were arrested and a large amount of cannabis was seized in the Strangeways area of Manchester as police attempt to tackle drug abuse...

Protest, Covid, Manchester, Boris Johnson

29th Oct

| By Lucas Crossley

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'We are holding Boris Johnson accountable': anti-mask protesters challenge government over coronavirus 'cure'

An anti-mask protest took place in Piccadilly Gardens in response to the government’s continued enforcement of coronavirus restrictions. The protest...

29th Oct

| By Megan Wilkinson

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Salford residents prepare for virtual Remembrance Sunday due to covid-19 restrictions

Salford residents are being asked to commemorate Remembrance Sunday at home this year due to covid-19 restrictions. Mayor of Salford, Councillor...

23rd Oct

| By Ruby Lopez

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Warning over mental health crisis as Manchester enters tier 3 lockdown

Concerns are growing over people's worsening mental health as tighter lockdown restrictions and a tight £22m financial support package are predicted...