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14th October 2020 | By Georgina Randall
Despite Mayor Andy Burnham’s efforts Manchester is placed under Tier Three lockdown restrictionsManchester has entered tier three of lockdown imminently as fears over increasing cases in the Greater Manchester area mount. Andy Burnham, Manchester’s Labour Mayor, spoke...
14th October 2020 | By Kiah-Azriel Freer
Anthony Burgess foundation releases online audio exhibition of previously unheard work by renowned Manchester authorThe International Anthony Burgess foundation is exploring the private legacy of renowned Manchester writer with a new online audio exhibit. The exhibit consists of tapes covering...
13th October 2020 | By Matthew Kay
Pro wrestling returns to Stockport after eight months of lockdown stoppageWrestling fans rejoiced when the first Greater Manchester pro wrestling show since lockdown began took place in Stockport. Futureshock Wrestling held the first Greater Manchester...
12th October 2020 | By Hayley Grice
How Saddleworth Round Table is virtually dashing to help local causeSaddleworth’s popular Santa Dash which raises thousands of pounds for charity is being held online this Christmas because of COVID-19. The Saddleworth Santa Dash is...
12th October 2020 | By Rory Gannon
Belarusians march in Manchester against election of president in ‘rigged’ voteBelarusians from across the north west of England assembled in Manchester on Sunday to protest against their controversially-elected president. Demonstrators have been gathering in St Anne’s Square...
9th October 2020 | By Harry Wragg
Covid-19 delays development of word-class arts venue The Factory and promise of jobsA new purpose-built arts space to be known as The Factory has been identified as one of the key projects which will help kick start...
8th October 2020 | By Katy Rushton
Rise in COVID-19 cases could lead to temporary pub closures in the north of EnglandReports from Downing Street have indicated that Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be set to impose tighter restrictions across multiple areas in the North of...
8th October 2020 | By Hayley Grice
How the famous Northern Quarter comedy club the Frog and Bucket is standing up to Covid-19A lot of venues in Manchester have had to close their doors during the pandemic but one Northern Quarter comedy club is continuing to host comedy...
7th October 2020 | By Valentine Fourreau
‘You won’t serve us, so we won’t serve you’: the Manchester bar chain which has banned MPs because of the 10pm curfewA Manchester bar is refusing to serve MPs in response to the government’s 10pm curfew. The measure, which was criticised after its first weekend by...
7th October 2020 | By Joanna Devany
Food bank encourages creativity in crisis for vulnerable Manchester communitiesManchester Central Food Bank is ensuring that the mental health of vulnerable individuals is not forgotten during the pandemic. The charity has launched a campaign...
5th October 2020 | By Hayley Grice
Volunteers go on street patrol in their neighbourhood to prevent crime in FailsworthVolunteers from Failsworth are pulling together to help tackle crime in their local community. Local resident Paul Wadsworth saw that there had been a surge of...
2nd October 2020 | By Victoria Thiele
Manchester Libraries celebrate role of black scientists during Black History MonthScience fans get to experiment in the footprints of black innovators during the Black History Month organised by Manchester Libraries. Black pioneers in science, technology,...
2nd October 2020 | By Joanna Devany
Student outreach ambassadors confronted with a deserted Oxford Road at start of termOutreach workers welcoming students to Manchester have faced a freshers’ week like no other as covid-19 regulations left Oxford Road “shockingly empty”. Fears are growing for...
1st October 2020 | By Rory Gannon
‘This government doesn’t care about trans people’ says Manchester LGBTQ+ activistThere has been outrage among LGBTQ+ activists after a proposed change to the law to allow transgender people to self-identify was rejected by MPs. The changes,...
1st October 2020 | By Lucas Crossley
Manchester band Blanketman announce release of new singleManchester post-punk outfit Blanketman announced the release of their upcoming single via social media. Beach Body will be available on all streaming platforms from next Tuesday. It...
28th September 2020 | By Matthew Kay
Poorly post war kids have their ‘health holiday’ stories told in new documentaryManchester Metropolitan University has recorded the experiences of Manchester residents who were sent to Switzerland on 'health holidays' after the Second World War
27th September 2020 | By Victoria Thiele
Manchester artist wants to change the world with her book of transgender portraitsA teacher turned award-winning artist has published a book of transgender portraits in the midst of an increasingly fractious debate about gender identity. You Brought...
8th June 2020 | By [email protected]
Manchester’s Black Lives Matter weekend protests bring thousands into the city centreImage by Isaac Piper Image by Isaac Piper Image by Isaac Piper Since the days of Jim Crow, black communities worldwide have pleaded...
8th June 2020 | By Fionntan Evans
Is Manchester a safe place for members of the LGBTQ+ community?Gender non-conformance is a huge topic in British media today. With heated gender debates on Good Morning Britain and a lack of understanding with gender...
2nd May 2020 | By Siddra Daud Asghar
Ramadan In Lockdown: A Beautifully Strange ExperienceAdapting to Ramadan in lockdown undoubtedly brings challenges. The communal Sehri (the morning meal eaten by Muslims before the sun has come up during...