pandemic
19th June 2023 | By Phoebe Rawding
The pandemic gave birth to a new generation of book lovers“I started my ‘bookstagram’ account because of personal reasons, I had no idea there would be a whole community waiting for me, -.” says book...
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...
7th April 2021 | By Imogen Campion
Students are turning to OnlyFans site to make money during pandemicHard-up students have been selling explicit pictures of themselves online during the pandemic to help fund their way through university. Many students who cannot get...
30th March 2021 | By Tyrese King
Literature in lockdown has meant major shift in the way bookshops operateOver the past year, the coronavirus lockdown has had a huge impact on both people and businesses alike. The pandemic has affected many local businesses negatively, with a number...
17th March 2021 | By Constance Enzler
Covid highs and lows: alcohol deaths reach new levels in lockdown, study revealsConsumption of alcohol has increased across the UK during the pandemic as people stuck at home turning to drink. Between January and September, 5,460 alcohol-related deaths were recorded...
29th October 2020 | By Matthew Kay
Drugs will not be tolerated in pandemic Manchester, say police after four men arrested in Strangeways areaFour men were arrested and a large amount of cannabis was seized in the Strangeways area of Manchester as police attempt to tackle drug abuse during...
19th October 2020 | By Megan Wilkinson
Man Met graduate successfully launches new business during the covid-19 lockdownA Man Met graduate and entrepreneur who launched a new business venture during lockdown says covid-19 has secured her future. Morgan Allen started her own...
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...
11th May 2020 | By Elena Richards Coldicutt
Days of worry: Man Met journalism student charts her family’s covid-19 journeyEnglish and Journalism student Elena Richards Coldicutt was plunged into her own personal Covid-19 crisis when sister Anna was isolated during a school trip to...