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15th November 2021 | By Rebecca Redican
Prime Minister warns it would be an ‘utter tragedy’ if those eligible did not get the booster vaccinationBoris Johnson has held a government press conference at Downing Street to inform and update the nation on the COVID19 pandemic. The conference was held...
11th November 2021 | By Rebecca Redican
Manchester comes together on Remembrance Sunday to fall silent for those lost to warManchester will come together to pay their respects to those lost to war this Remembrance Sunday. Last year’s remembrance procession could not take place due to...
10th November 2021 | By Joseph Ward
Two for Carr as Man Met thrash UCFB in the cupMan Met FC’s first team progress to the third round of the Northern Conference Cup with a resounding 6-1 win against UCFB’s third team. Having...
10th November 2021 | By David Smith
Ardwick residents gather to fight climate change and move towards the goal of zero carbon emissionsArdwick residents and the Manchester Climate Change Agency came together at Brunswick Church for a local climate summit. With COP26 ending, around 30 Ardwick residents...
4th November 2021 | By Keiron Watkin
Wine bar to be opened in apartment block housing elderly residents in AncoatsAn application to install a bistro wine bar in a building in Ancoats used as social housing for elderly residents has been granted. The application...
3rd November 2021 | By Joseph Ward
Famous derby day win for Man Met 2nds against University of ManchesterMan Met FC seconds extended their perfect run of form in the league with a win against bitter rivals Uni of Manchester seconds in a...
3rd November 2021 | By Rebecca Redican
Manchester’s Covid-19 death rate rises 300% as booster jab rollout increasesMancunians are being advised to book a booster jab when possible after coronavirus deaths rose 300% in just one week. Health minister Robin Swann says the Covid-19 booster...
30th October 2021 | By Tyrese King
Home celebrate Black History Month 2021 while pushing the narrativeHome put on numerous events to celebrate Black History Month this year. Events included live and online theatre, a specially curated film programme and a...
27th October 2021 | By Rebecca Redican
Banner making event gets a ‘shocking’ turnout ahead of Girls Night In protestThe University of Manchester hosted a banner making event ahead of the Girls Night In protest at St Peter’s Square. The protest is calling for a boycott of...
26th October 2021 | By Olivia Weeks
Crime hot-spot Piccadilly Gardens set to be re-vamped in bid to make area saferPiccadilly Gardens – originally intended to be a welcoming, green space in the heart of the centre – is a hot-spot for crime, theft, drug-use and anti-social...
24th October 2021 | By David Smith
Business leader says Manchester economy is growing rapidly and investment is strongThe head of city centre regeneration for Greater Manchester says employment growth in Manchester is higher than any other city in the UK. Since 2000...
15th October 2021 | By Tyrese King
‘I wanted to write characters that were good men’: Trini authors Monique Roffey and Ingrid Persaud on feminism and masculinityThe Manchester Literature Festival hosted Manchester Metropolitan University Lecturer Monique Roffey and author Ingrid Persaud at the Central Library on St. Peter’s Square. Roffey’s novel...
15th October 2021 | By Tyrese King
‘We were a family under siege’: award-winning author Bernardine Evaristo speaks out at Manchester Literature Festival eventManchester Literature Festival hosted ‘An Evening with Bernardine Evaristo’ on Monday night, the first of many live events happening this month. The sold out event was hosted...
13th October 2021 | By Joseph Ward
Six of the best! Opening day joy for hat-trick hero Luca RadojevicMan Met FC 1st team began their BUCS Men’s Northern Tier 3 season with a convincing 6-0 win against UCLan’s 2nd team. A clinical goal by...
7th October 2021 | By Hattie Payne
Peaceful protesters gather in St Peter’s Square to oppose Tory party conference in ManchesterA group of protesters came together in St Peter’s Square on Tuesday evening to take a stance against the Tory Party Conference. I was at the peaceful...
1st July 2021 | By Georgina Randall
Meet one of the youngest Imams in Britain: a visit to the Darul Amaan MosqueSabah Ahmedi doesn’t have a white beard or wear a thobe (long robe worn by Muslim men) but follows all the disciplines of Islam, praying...
18th June 2021 | By Hannah Terry
The festival run by students is back but things are a bit different this year…Art School Live (ASL) has returned but with a twist as the festival will be live-streamed on 25 and 26 June, hosting an array of...
19th May 2021 | By Victoria Thiele
‘I teared up, it was overwhelming’ — reopening of cinemas and theatre sparks strong feelings but the struggle is not over yet(Film by George Crafer and Kiah Azriel-Freer) It was a great night for Colin, the veteran Big Issue vendor. He says he once taught Andy Burnham...
8th May 2021 | By Victoria Thiele
Andy Burnham re-elected as Greater Manchester Mayor on grim election day for LabourAndy Burnham has been re-elected as Greater Manchester Mayor with 67.3% of votes. He said in his speech after the count: “This vote sends a...
3rd May 2021 | By Laura Reddington
How does the local election work and what will be different this time due to the pandemic?What do we vote for in the local election? Manchester City Council is split into 32 wards, separating it into civil parishes, and borough and...