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22nd October 2020 | By George Crafer

A hygiene bank is the first of its kind in Manchester – and it’s run out of a spare room

A ‘hygiene bank’ run out of a spare room has been set up in Manchester for people who cannot afford essential washing and sanitary products. The Hygiene...

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21st September 2020 | By Rory Gannon

Manchester MPs criticise Boris Johnson for ‘breaking international law’ with post-Brexit bill

Politicans from across Manchester have joined former Prime Ministers in speaking out against Boris Johnson’s “Post-Brexit Bill”, which critics say breaks international law. Manchester MPs have expressed their disdain...

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26th May 2020 | By Laura Penney

Foodbank fundraiser Charlie comes to aid of families in need during coronavirus crisis

A Manchester resident has launched a foodbank appeal to support people who are facing difficulties during the coronavirus lockdown. Charlie Davies, of Withington, is an...

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13th December 2019 | By Pete Murray

Behind the broken ‘Red Wall’ – the election aftermath

There was more weariness than celebration in the Manchester Conference Centre as the votes were tallied. Conservative candidates and activists saw historic triumphs in nearby seats...

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11th December 2019 | By Demi Sheridan

Lights for Liberty Campaign Launch

  The students of Manchester need a safe place to call home. Over the years, the students of Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of...

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11th December 2019 | By Daniel Mardle

Liberal Democrats and Greens stress that this is ‘the climate election!’

Extinction Rebellion have been engaging with election candidates and constituents about addressing climate change.   At an election hustings in Chorlton, local candidates were invited but the...

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4th November 2019 | By Marcus Chan

New sketch book brings to life redevelopment of city centre quarter

A Manchester sketcher and writer has created a sketchbook named Mayfield Stories which brings the redevelopment of a historic part of the city to life....

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20th January 2019 | By Sam Peckett

Manchester healthcare partnership ‘preparing’ Brexit plan, spokesperson says

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester’s healthcare partnership has stated the region is prepared for ‘any and all possible events’ that may impact services as a...

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26th November 2018 | By nq_admin

Stop Student Squalor campaign interviews Jeff Smith MP on student housing conditions in Manchester

For unacceptable student living conditions to change, political power is needed. Earlier this year, Jeff Smith, Labour Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington went to parliament...

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31st October 2018 | By Lewis Finney

Firefighter hero honoured for life-saving actions on his way home from shift

An off-duty firefighter has been given a special commendation after he saved a man’s life. Watch manager Karl Grindrod had finished a night shift at Withington fire...

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24th October 2018 | By [email protected]

Rusholme’s curry mile and its colourful characters brought to life in series of sketches

An award-wining photographer has turned his talents to sketching to document Rusholme’s vibrant community. Len Grant has spent the last year sat on a sketching stool...

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3rd October 2018 | By Sarai Van-Cook

‘It’s getting really dangerous out here’ – meet the people on the frontline of the homelessness crisis in Manchester

Last year, the government released figures showing that there were 4,751 rough sleepers in the UK, an increase of 15% on the year before. The...

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24th April 2018 | By Kieran Hepworth

All Manchester council seats up for grabs on Thursday following boundary changes

The local elections for Manchester City Council will take place on Thursday 3rd May with all 96 seats in 32 wards being fought following boundary...

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9th March 2018 | By nq_admin

Dogs Trust campaigns for ban on ‘torturous’ electric shock dog collars

    The Dogs Trust has launched a campaign urging the government to ban the use of ‘torturous’ electric shock collars on pets.    Electric...

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5th March 2018 | By Sanaa Reddy

Pupils at Manchester Muslim Prep School share a story on World Book Day

Schools around the country take part in World Book Day every year and each year there is a different theme. This year the theme is ‘share...

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13th January 2018 | By nq_admin

Review: The Manchester Project @ Push Festival, HOME

Monkeywood Theatre Company have commissioned 19 Mancunian writers to write 19 tiny but titanic new plays exploring Manchester and its people. The plays take us from Moss...

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21st November 2017 | By nq_admin

Plea to residents to build ‘hedgehog highways’ after dramatic fall in numbers

When was the last time you saw a hedgehog? A survey carried out by BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine found that 51% of people have not...

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23rd October 2017 | By Tom Brady

Fallowfield student safety petition aims for 10,000 mark

A petition to make Fallowfield a safer area for students to live in has captured more than 8,500 signatures. Crime in the area has risen since...

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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...

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12th May 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester candidates for General Election announced

All the candidates for Manchester constituencies in the General Election have been confirmed by the City Council. Labour currently hold 4 out of the 5...