Manchester bishop praises female clergy move – but calls for greater LGBT acceptance
The introduction of female bishops has been praised by Manchester’s church leader – and he has called for the greater acceptance of the LGBT community.
Police quiz families landing from FGM ‘at risk’ countries at Manchester Airport after ‘fake summer hols’ reports
From September 1, Greater Manchester Police supported by Manchester Airport and the UK Border Force monitored 115 flights and a referral was made to the local authority following concerns over a young girl returning from a flight
Female genital mutilation: Thousands of young Manchester girls at risk of ‘barbaric’ illegal practice
Greater Manchester is one of the country’s hotspots for the illegal practice of female genital mutilation with over 2,000 girls at risk.
Hallelujah! One of world’s oldest Christian charms discovered at Manchester’s John Rylands Library
One of the world’s earliest surviving Christian charms, in the form of a 1,500 year-old paper-like fragment, has been discovered in the University of Manchester’s John Rylands Library.
Just unplug! Zoomanity guru calls on Mancunians living ‘caged existence’ to switch off TVs and phones
Later this year, Alan will speak at Manchester Art Gallery on the philosophies, observations and beliefs that form the basis of his book Escape from Zoomanity and its forthcoming sequel Return to Zoomanity
One in ten LGBT people face discrimination when arranging funeral – from religious leaders and family
The damning statistics but the blame often on religious leaders or even family members, according to the recent study by Stonewall and The Cooperative Funeralcare.
Paedophile RE teacher ignored suspension to carry on sexually abusing pupil at South Manchester school
A religious education teacher from Stockport has been jailed for eight years after committing a string of sexual offences against a pupil at a South Manchester School.
Hate crime rocketed by 50% across Manchester in wake of horrific Lee Rigby Woolwich slaying, figures reveal
Figures obtained by MM reveal racially-motivated attacks shot up by 40% while religiously-motivated attacks rocketed by 51% across Greater Manchester between May 2013 and February 2014.
The show must go on: Jewish radio slot ditched by BBC after 21 years finds new lease of life in Salford
Now in their 24th year, Jewish Hour is currently enjoying the comfort of their new home on multi-award-winning non-profit community radio station, Salford City Radio
Gay and feeling lonely this Easter? Forget Facebook, log onto Faithbook for help and guidance
Manchester’s Lesbian and Gay Foundation says Faithbook allows them to read about religions, their approach to sexuality and includes interesting testimonials from relevant LGBT believers.
‘Ex-gay’ claims UK Christian group offer ‘gay cures’ – but LGBT charity chief brands them ‘dangerous’
Dr Mike Davidson claims Core Issues Trust offer ‘gay cures’ while Grahame Robertson at The Lesbian and Gay Foundation hits back at ‘dangerous and ultimately ineffective practices’.