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17th December 2021 | By Joseph Ward

The impact of COVID-19 on local football club Village Manchester FC

Village Manchester FC is Manchester’s gay/bi/straight/trans and inclusive football club, welcoming anyone who loves football.  The club is made up of five teams and has supported the...

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15th December 2021 | By Tyrese King

Communities aren’t given enough of a voice, says Whitworth Gallery Director

  The director of the Whitworth Museum and Manchester Art Gallery, Alastair Hudson, takes time out to discuss the importance of building and strengthening ties...

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8th December 2021 | By Tyrese King

Linda Brogan reminisces about the 80s and the Reno shining a light on Manchester’s past

Growing up in Manchester during the 1970s was a difficult period for members of the Afro-Caribbean community, with Linda Brogan vividly remembering the racism the community had...

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28th November 2021 | By Callum Scott

FC United grab deserved 2-0 win against Mickleover

A brilliant second half performance saw FC United put Mickleover to the sword on a bitter day at Broadhurst Park, as the reds ran out...

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19th November 2021 | By [email protected]

Stich bags a hat-trick as Man Met beat Salford 5-1

Manchester Met 3rd XI continue their undefeated run in the BUCS Men’s Northern Tier 4, beating Salford 2nd XI 5-1. MMU forward Sam Stich did...

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18th November 2021 | By Joseph O'Shea

‘We’re really grateful to the council for the loan’: £1m loan to help preserve Withington baths

A £1m loan has  been agreed to help preserve the 110-year-old Withington Baths which has been run by the community since 2015. The loan is...

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18th November 2021 | By Joseph O'Shea

Salford E-scooter trial extended for further six months: what does this mean for their future

Salford has been one of over 30 locations in the UK used for e-scooter trials. The current trial began 12 months ago and was due...

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16th November 2021 | By Joseph O'Shea

Two local football clubs put rivalry aside to raise money for men’s mental health

Two football clubs put their rivalry aside to raise money for men’s health. Dawn Court United and AFC Turn Moss teamed up to take part in...

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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 vaccination

Boris Johnson has held a government press conference at Downing Street to inform and update the nation on the COVID19 pandemic. The conference was held...

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11th November 2021 | By Rebecca Redican

Manchester comes together on Remembrance Sunday to fall silent for those lost to war

Manchester 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...

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10th November 2021 | By Joseph Ward

Two for Carr as Man Met thrash UCFB in the cup

Man 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...

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10th November 2021 | By David Smith

Ardwick residents gather to fight climate change and move towards the goal of zero carbon emissions

Ardwick residents and the Manchester Climate Change Agency came together at Brunswick Church for a local climate summit. With COP26 ending, around 30 Ardwick residents...

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4th November 2021 | By Keiron Watkin

Wine bar to be opened in apartment block housing elderly residents in Ancoats

An application to install a bistro wine bar in a building in Ancoats used as social housing for elderly residents has been granted. The application...

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3rd November 2021 | By Joseph Ward

Famous derby day win for Man Met 2nds against University of Manchester

Man Met FC seconds extended their perfect run of form in the league with a win against bitter rivals Uni of Manchester seconds in a...

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3rd November 2021 | By Rebecca Redican

Manchester’s Covid-19 death rate rises 300% as booster jab rollout increases

Mancunians 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...

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30th October 2021 | By Tyrese King

Home celebrate Black History Month 2021 while pushing the narrative

Home  put on numerous events to celebrate Black History Month this year. Events included live and online theatre, a specially curated film programme and a...

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27th October 2021 | By Rebecca Redican

Banner making event gets a ‘shocking’ turnout ahead of Girls Night In protest

The 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...

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26th October 2021 | By Olivia Weeks

Crime hot-spot Piccadilly Gardens set to be re-vamped in bid to make area safer

Piccadilly 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...

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24th October 2021 | By David Smith

Business leader says Manchester economy is growing rapidly and investment is strong

The head of city centre regeneration for Greater Manchester says employment growth in Manchester is higher than any other city in the UK. Since 2000...

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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 masculinity

The 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...