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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 roomA ‘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...
21st September 2020 | By Rory Gannon
Manchester MPs criticise Boris Johnson for ‘breaking international law’ with post-Brexit billPoliticans 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...
26th May 2020 | By Laura Penney
Foodbank fundraiser Charlie comes to aid of families in need during coronavirus crisisA Manchester resident has launched a foodbank appeal to support people who are facing difficulties during the coronavirus lockdown. Charlie Davies, of Withington, is an...
13th December 2019 | By Pete Murray
Behind the broken ‘Red Wall’ – the election aftermathThere 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...
11th December 2019 | By Demi Sheridan
Lights for Liberty Campaign LaunchThe students of Manchester need a safe place to call home. Over the years, the students of Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of...
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...
4th November 2019 | By Marcus Chan
New sketch book brings to life redevelopment of city centre quarterA Manchester sketcher and writer has created a sketchbook named Mayfield Stories which brings the redevelopment of a historic part of the city to life....
20th January 2019 | By Sam Peckett
Manchester healthcare partnership ‘preparing’ Brexit plan, spokesperson saysA 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...
26th November 2018 | By nq_admin
Stop Student Squalor campaign interviews Jeff Smith MP on student housing conditions in ManchesterFor 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...
31st October 2018 | By Lewis Finney
Firefighter hero honoured for life-saving actions on his way home from shiftAn 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...
24th October 2018 | By [email protected]
Rusholme’s curry mile and its colourful characters brought to life in series of sketchesAn 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...
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 ManchesterLast 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...
24th April 2018 | By Kieran Hepworth
All Manchester council seats up for grabs on Thursday following boundary changesThe local elections for Manchester City Council will take place on Thursday 3rd May with all 96 seats in 32 wards being fought following boundary...
9th March 2018 | By nq_admin
Dogs Trust campaigns for ban on ‘torturous’ electric shock dog collarsThe Dogs Trust has launched a campaign urging the government to ban the use of ‘torturous’ electric shock collars on pets. Electric...
5th March 2018 | By Sanaa Reddy
Pupils at Manchester Muslim Prep School share a story on World Book DaySchools 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...
13th January 2018 | By nq_admin
Review: The Manchester Project @ Push Festival, HOMEMonkeywood 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...
21st November 2017 | By nq_admin
Plea to residents to build ‘hedgehog highways’ after dramatic fall in numbersWhen was the last time you saw a hedgehog? A survey carried out by BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine found that 51% of people have not...
23rd October 2017 | By Tom Brady
Fallowfield student safety petition aims for 10,000 markA 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...
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...
12th May 2017 | By nq_admin
Manchester candidates for General Election announcedAll the candidates for Manchester constituencies in the General Election have been confirmed by the City Council. Labour currently hold 4 out of the 5...