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Interview: MM chat to the former political prisoner now rethinking and rebuilding Syrian heritage from Greater Manchester

Haytham Alhamwi’s head was turned towards bettering his nation’s broken politics as a university student. Through peaceful protests and a brutal prison stretch, he now runs one of the country’s most vital Syrian support groups from Longsight, Manchester. This is his remarkable story.

Feeding the poor: Manchester Central Food Bank on their mission to end UK hunger ‘misery’

Three times a week, different groups of Mancunian men, women and children alike make the journey to Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy – home to Manchester Central Food Bank, a Trussell Trust site founded by a group of university students in 2013.

‘Sleepless nights’: Photographer shares stories behind The Smiths’ most iconic shots

The photographer who snapped some of The Smiths’ most iconic shots said that the night before the infamous photoshoot outside Salford Lads Club was one of the most sleepless nights of his life.

‘A wonderful and unique swimming experience’: Take a dip back in time at Victoria Baths

Keen swimmers are being invited for one day only next month to take the plunge in Manchester’s historic Victoria Baths.

‘There must be honesty’: Four-time Olympian Modahl wants innocence in athletics

Following recent doping scandals involving Russia and Kenya, Manchester’s Diane Modahl believes the IAAF must do more to preserve innocence in athletics.

‘She built homemade bombs’: Longsight teenager pleads guilty to terrorism offences

A 16-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to terrorism offences at Manchester Magistrates Court today, after a teen boy from Blackburn became the youngest convicted terrorist was last month.

Manchester homeless protester ‘bribed’ with roof over head by city council

A homeless protester says he felt ‘bribed’ by Manchester City Council as they offered him sheltered accommodation he had once been told was unavailable after serving him papers to evacuate his Albert Square campsite.

Longsight drive-by shooting: Police appeal after man shot in leg

The 29-year-old was walking along Northmoor Road at around 10.30pm on Saturday March 7 when a vehicle pulled up alongside him and fired a shot.

Knife-wielding man Tasered outside Longsight primary school after attacking parents

A 30-year-old man who verbally and physically assaulting members of the public and police officers outside a primary school in Longsight has been arrested on suspicion of affray.

Roma youngsters clean up Longsight streets in attempt to sweep away prejudice

Young Roma community and school children joined forces on a street cleaning initiative as a way to promote integration and mutual collaboration.

Girl, 3, rushed to intensive care after hit and run driver leaves her injured in road

The girl had been playing outside at about 3.50pm on November 15 when she walked into the road and was hit by a car similar to a Toyota Avensis.

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