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Modern Slavery- Credit PA Images

19th November 2023 | By Makenna Ali

Modern Slavery is on the rise increasing homelessness in Manchester

Manchester Councillors have called for action to uncover modern slavery in the city as it is causing a rise in homelessness in Manchester. At a...

19th November 2023 | By Martha Norris

24-hour run in Manchester to raise money for homelessness.

A Manchester-based charity group set the challenge to run for 24 hours in order to raise money and create awareness for the increase in homelessness...

13th November 2023 | By Amber Brooks

Urban gardens help boost mood this winter

The iconic 'Sky-Garden' is open all year round to boost moods and provide green spaces to 'nature deprived people'

13th November 2023 | By Amber Brooks

‘We will remember them.’ Manchester City Center marks Remembrance Sunday in touching tribute. 

Manchester City Centre was crowded to remember those who fought for our country and those impacted by conflict across the planet since the First World War.

'Founders and Funders: Slavery and the building of a University.’ Drop Inn - Credit Makenna Ali

1st November 2023 | By Makenna Ali

University of Manchester raises awareness of their past involvement in slavery

As a part of Black History Month the University of Manchester held a drop-in session for their exhibit ‘Founders and Funders: Slavery and the building...

metal arches in Piccadilly Gardens, guarded by GMP

26th October 2023 | By Meg Jones

‘Operation Vulcan’s Now At Piccadilly Gardens In Attempt For GMP To Crack Down On Knife Crime

Greater Manchester Police are knuckling down on Knife crime with unavoidable metal detectors in the centre of Piccadilly Gardens.

19th October 2023 | By Thomas Why

‘We are trans and we are human’ chant Manchester trans rights protest in the face of adversity

Crowds of protesters filled the square outside of Manchester Central Convention Complex on Sunday in support of the trans community.  The protest was in response...

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham speaks a press conference at Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak axed plans for HS2 to run from Birmingham to Manchester during his speech at the Conservative party conference.

5th October 2023 | By Ignacio Mcgregor

The verdict on HS2: ‘I think that it’s outrageous that Rishi Sunak is cancelling it while being in Manchester’

Manchester residents slam the Tories for the decision to scrap the extension of the HS2 line to the city

4th October 2023 | By Thomas Why

Manchester students ‘disillusioned’ by Conservative party conference

Speaking to students, it was clear that they were aware the Tory Party Conference was happening, but unsure how and why it would affect them...

Youtuber Michael Shublacker whisks at Cheetham's artisan baking business

25th May 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

How a ‘grumpy’ baker turned gratitude, helping others and sweet treats into an artisan business

Ruby Qaimkhani of the Northern Quota speaks to Cheetham Hill's Hamza Afzal (The Grumpy Baker) on his recipe for success. From being an artisan baking business owner and starting off during the lockdown restrictions and how the cost of living crisis has affected his business.

Alexandra Park wildlife nature animals biodiversity reserve WR4wildlife

23rd May 2023 | By Beth Ibbotson

‘Friends of Alexandra Park’ and Tony Craven’s shared vision

Whalley Range for Wildlife and Friends of Alexandra Park are dedicated community groups working to preserve and celebrate nature in Whalley Range, Manchester

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23rd May 2023 | By Beth Ibbotson

UK’s first LGBT-Affirmative Extra Care Scheme

Manchester City Council announced plans for the UK's first purpose-built Extra Care scheme for the elder LGBT community

Centre point of Maine Road - a circle of grass in the middle of a street.

22nd May 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Remembering Maine Road: 20 years since the move

This year marks two major anniversaries for Maine Road, the old football grounds for Manchester City fans.

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22nd May 2023 | By Jessica Smith

How Ancoats Run Club is encouraging better health in more ways than one 

Member of Ancoats Run Club talks to NQ about being part of a running club and how it has helped their health and well-being.

A wood carving of a heron in Boggart Hole Clough

20th May 2023 | By Thomas Markham

Heron heaven: Boggart Hole Clough pays tribute to it’s ‘famous’ wildlife

Karl Macauley has designed a new wood carving of a Heron, paying homage to the wildlife in Boggart Hole Clough.

Picture of Manchester City centre on Rochdale Road

18th May 2023 | By Thomas Markham

How does Blackley and Charlestown compare to other wards within Manchester?

More than 50% of people living Charlestown are deprived in more than one dimension. This means that more than half of the people living in Charlestown are deprived in one of the ONS four measures.

Empty building site with overgrown hedges and skyline

18th May 2023 | By Jessica Smith

Trees Not Cars continue their campaign for green spaces in Ancoats due to health fears for local children 

Trees Not Cars MCR continue their campaign for green spaces to improve air quality after local children health scares.

17th May 2023 | By Joe Hylton

Chorlton hosts Arts Festival for its 21st anniversary hosting the event since 2001

Chorlton will hosts its 21st annerversy of the Cholrton Arts festival, where local artists and volunteers share their talents. This event will take place on the 19th May and will end on the 28Th May

Manchester Central Convention Complex Election Count May 2023 Photo: Ruby Qaimkhani

16th May 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

Seven tips for attending an election count

Ruby Qaimkhani offers her top tips for attending the local election count at Manchester Central Convention Complex.

Banners stating Eurovision 2023 outside

11th May 2023 | By Jessica Smith

Eurovision celebrations begin as Picadilly Gardens is transformed

Eurovision celebrations have begun in Manchester, in support of Northwest city neighbours, hosts Liverpool.