‘Ingrained set of problems’: Man Uni expert discusses ‘challenging’ asylum crisis
New research conducted by the University of Manchester has revealed that asylum accommodation is reviewed based on profit, and not the wellbeing of the occupants.
‘We can do a better job than New York’: Bonnets back in Manchester for Easter march
A Manchester vintage clothing shop is hoping to bring some light, creativity and fun into people’s lives this weekend by bringing back the Easter bonnet.
‘Richly deserved’: University of Salford improvement praised by prestigious survey
Salford University has been ranked as ninth most improved centre in The Times Higher Education’s 2015 Student Experience Survey, jumping 12 places from 98 to 86.
‘You have to keep living your life’: Manchester reacts as terror threat level raised to severe after Brussels attacks
Mancunians woke up to news of the devastating terrorist attacks in Brussels on Tuesday morning – but are we concerned about an attack in our own city?
‘A decade in the making’: Belgian government ignored ‘obvious’ warning signs, says Manchester terrorism expert
A terrorism expert in Manchester has blasted the Belgian government and described Islamists as ‘blood-thirsty’ after yesterday’s terror attacks.
Eccles campaigners look to recruit more volunteers in fight to save historic theatre
A petition to save the Crown Theatre in Eccles has been started by local residents, after the historic building was left to become derelict.
‘It really helps their mind stay active’: Tea parties for elderly helping Manchester shed loneliness hotspot reputation
Contact The Elderly are hosting afternoon tea parties for older people, after Manchester was identified as a loneliness hotspot.
‘We are now an undeveloping nation’: NHS is ‘melting like an icecap’ warns retired Man Uni professor of medicine
A prominent philosopher and retired clinical neuroscientist has spoken in defence of a publicly-owned NHS, stating that we are becoming an ‘undeveloping country’ under our current Conservative Government.
Community spirit at threat in Manchester as ‘business is king’ with austerity measures
In light of the Budget’s hit to Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) for disabled people, are welfare cuts and the Northern Powerhouse diminishing Manchester’s inherent community spirit?
‘It’s been a few years coming’: Jake Evans talks to MM after debut album and UK tour
Macclesfield-born musician Jake Evans rounded off his UK tour on Friday night at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.
‘I like alcohol very much’: MM investigates what is making Manchester smile ahead of International Happiness Day
Manchester is a city known for its creativity, diversity and culture – but does all that help make us happy?