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13th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester based charity celebrates 20th anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize award

Manchester-based landmine charity Mines Advisory Group celebrated the 20th anniversary of Nobel Peace award in a glitzy ceremony at Manchester town hall. The charity’s crucial...

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13th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Teenage lifeguard aims to save lives with the police

Life is hectic enough for 19-year-old lifeguard Emily Balshaw but soon it could become a lot more hectic and even end up with her saving lives....

People, Place and Things

9th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Review: People, Places and Things at Home MCR

The National Theatre’s critically acclaimed People, Places and Things has embarked on a UK tour sustaining the same gritty themes of addiction, mental health and...

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6th October 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester Museum awakens with interactive performances from refugees

Manchester Museum is coming to life this weekend with a celebration of refugee culture and history through song and dance.  The Flying Carpets show tomorrow (Saturday) is...

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6th October 2017 | By nq_admin

New Girl Guide badge for youngsters reaching out to the lonely

Girl guides are being given a new badge for visiting lonely elderly people in Manchester. Four thousand Girlguiding Manchester Rainbows, Brownies, Guides are taking part...

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6th October 2017 | By nq_admin

24-hour homeless centre to open in Chorlton

A 24-hour homeless centre is set to open in Manchester as part of the council’s bid to tackle homelessness. The Longford Centre in Chorlton will...

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2nd October 2017 | By Nadia Turki

Metrolink tram fare rise slammed by Mancunians

This week it has been announced that  Metrolink in Manchester will increase  fares for the next there years by 6%. Tram fares have been frozen...

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1st October 2017 | By [email protected]

How would the people of Manchester feel if the Uber ban hit the North West?

Despite several global controversies, Uber has had an easy ride in the UK up until now. The company began operating in the capital back in...

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29th September 2017 | By nq_admin

People of Manchester have their say on mental illness and employers

New research by Canada Life Insurance has revealed that almost a fifth people (18%) have gone to work while feeling mentally unwell. This suggests that...

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28th September 2017 | By Sian Hamer

Record number attend MMU Sport Scholars event at Etihad

A record number of scholars attended MMU’s Sport Scholars welcoming event last night at the Etihad Stadium. A total of 60 scholars and five sports...

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27th September 2017 | By Sian Hamer

Live blog: MMU Sports Scholars

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14th July 2017 | By Jack Colwell

Oxford Road cycle lanes: you have your say

With the re-opening of Oxford Road, Manchester residents gave me their thoughts on the upgrade. The main road, which runs through Manchester city centre, was...

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13th July 2017 | By Thomas Walton

Are football ticket prices too high? NQ reporter speaks to fans

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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...

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28th April 2017 | By Thomas Walton

Girls involved with gangs helped in new MMU project

A £300,000 project has been launched to steer young girls away from getting involved in street gangs. The aim is to offer them alternative activities such...

Matt Nuttall: PT

28th April 2017 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: Manchester celebrity Personal Trainer heading to America

Personal fitness is one of the more positive trends of the 2010s. The Guardian reported in 2015 that UK spending on gym memberships is up by 44%....

The Swing Commanders

12th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Review: The Swing Commanders at Matt and Phreds

I can’t say I’ve ever seen that many swing/jazz concerts in my life, not since I left jazz band at school anyway. However, last Thursday...

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7th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Exploring the lens: in-depth interviews with Mancunian photographers

Photography in the city. Such a broad statement and connotes so many things to mind, how do you start? Is it worth your time? If...

Sir Gerald Kaufman MP

27th February 2017 | By nq_admin

Long-serving Manchester MP, Sir Gerald Kaufman, dies aged 86

Sir Gerald Kaufman MP, one of Manchester's longest standing MP's, has died aged 86 The Manchester Town Hall flag is being flown at half mast...