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Earthquake: UK communities help victims in Turkey and Syria

Communities across the UK are rallying to offer urgent support to those affected by Monday’s earthquakes in Southern Turkey. The Turkish and Northern Cypriot Society at the University of Manchester has been organising a unified fundraiser to help those in need. One of the society’s members, Zeynep, said a number of charities will receive the […]

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How COVID and ginger beer led an ex-policeman towards eco-friendly car cleaning

Allan Dean, a retired GMP constable, is on a mission to clean up Altrincham with the help of his bike.

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Salford University partners with Greater Manchester organisation aiming to reduce health inequalities across the region

A new “active-academic partnership” between Salford University and GM Active aims to improve people’s well-being and reduce health inequalities. Scholars from the university’s School of Health and Society will work with GM Active in a bid to encourage active and healthier lives. Dr Kristen Hollands, a senior research fellow at the University of Salford, said: […]

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Extending the olive branch: the Salford community group battling the economic crisis

A family-run community group based in Salford has pledged to continue their support to local people struggling during the cost-of-living crisis. The Olive Branch Hub offers hot meals, food parcels and group activities to those who need them every Wednesday. Jess Hogan, one of the group’s co-founders in 2019, described how there is a desperate […]

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BJP Supporters Hold Protests Against  BBC Across UK

The BJP,UK have held protests and mass gatherings all over UK against The BBC on Monday, 31st of January. The protests happened in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, and London. The BJP UK has taken legal action against the BBC for their recent documentary on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  The supporters of the BJP lodged a complaint against the BBC with both the BBC […]

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Salford cycling campaigner receives Twitter abuse following commute video which was viewed five million times

By Isaac Stacey Stronge A cyclist campaigning for active travel in Greater Manchester has sparked fury online following a video he posted of his perilous commute. Harry Gray, 27, posted the tweet on Saturday, January 28, which went on to be viewed more than five million times, but not all were sympathetic to his cause. […]

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MISSING – Appeal to help find missing dog in Hyde

Frankie, an apricot coloured cavapoo, went missing on 24 October 2022 in Hyde, after being spooked by a firework, when on a walk near Hyde Park, SK14 2EL. Megan Litter was looking after Frankie whilst her mother was on holiday when the incident occurred. The cavapoo managed to wriggle out from her collar after hearing […]

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Strikes: Manchester teachers rally in bid for fairer pay 

Today marked the first of seven days planned industrial action by the National Education Union (NEU) with high numbers turning out to campaign for a pay rise. The government announced last year that most teaching staff were to receive an estimated 5% pay boost, but NEU members rejected this and have since decided on strike action.  […]

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Fans Can’t Stop Dancing as Strictly Tour Arrives at Manchester’s AO Arena

The BBC’s glitziest prime time show swapped the small screen for the big stage on Saturday night. Let’s get one thing straight before we begin. I’m not the target audience of this show. I’m not the sort of person who sits down every weekend, eagerly waiting to find out if Tony Adams is going to […]

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National Strikes Bring Northern Trains To A Halt

Hundreds of Manchester workers from different sectors took part in strike action on Wednesday, gathering for a rally in St Peter’s Square. Union members in Greater Manchester came together in the city centre as hundreds of thousands of workers participated in strikes across the country. Train stations across Manchester and Salford were closed off completely […]

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