Author: Jessica Howard
“It just felt like rage bait”: Manchester voices concerns over campus rally
A right-wing “Change My Mind” rally drew crowds and mixed reactions at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) as part of a wider tour across the city. Led by 17-year-old activist Thomas Moffitt, known online as @YoungBobBRB and linked to Project Britannia, the rally featured bold statements on banners, including calls to ban abortion and claims that […]
Salford shop donates 100 weekly meals to support homelessness in Manchester
A Salford retailer is providing 100 meals a week to support the rough sleepers in Manchester. The initiative has been running for six years in partnership with Manchester Homeless Group, one of the city’s oldest consistent volunteer outreach organisations, operating since 2013 with late-night runs that sometimes continue until 4am. Alongside food, volunteers within the […]
“Wuthering Heights”: A masterpiece or disappointing take on Emily Brontë’s classic?
The latest adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” has sparked debate following its UK release on Friday 13th February, with literature fans in Manchester questioning whether the reimagining respects the tone and themes of Emily Brontë’s classic. Directed by Emerald Fennell, who previously created the 2023 phenomenon ‘Saltburn’, the new “Wuthering Heights” stars Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, […]
“Just Let Me Adore You”: Harry Styles fans in Manchester left disappointed after Ticketmaster £20 ballot
“It feels like a kick in the teeth.” Harry Styles supporters across Greater Manchester say they were left frustrated and heartbroken after missing out on £20 ballot tickets for his 2026 Co-op Live show. The limited tickets were released through a request-based ballot system on Ticketmaster, with thousands attempting to secure a spot to see […]
Royal Mail chaos in Greater Manchester sees post delayed and missing letters
With post arriving inconsistently or disappearing altogether, residents across Greater Manchester are facing mounting frustration. Residents in Sharston, Wythenshawe, say ongoing Royal Mail delivery problems are leaving them without important letters, causing stress, and growing concern over missing post. Evelyn, who lives in Sharston, said she has been experiencing postal issues for several years, with […]