Journalists in Turkey face challenges during the earthquake aftermath coverage
Journalists have faced many challenges in Turkey during the news coverage of the earthquake’s aftermath.Authorities do not give them information and they have been asked to get it from agencies.…
Behind the Stats: Bolton’s impressive League One title charge
Ahead of Bolton Wanderers’ second season in League One, bookies listed the North-West outfit amongst the top-five teams to earn promotion. A remarkable achievement in itself after The Trotters reached…
Free Laughter Yoga brings smiles to the faces of people at Gorton Monastery
A group in Gorton has exemplified the power of laughter to improve mental health and bring the community closer together. The laughter yoga sessions, run by Robin Graham, take place…
University staff announce two-week strike pause as pay and pension talks develop
UCU Members demonstrating in Sheffield, 2016. Image credit: It's No Game.
Equatorial Guinea confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus
An outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus was confirmed by the World Health Organisation in Equatorial Guinea. With the Ebola-like hemorrhagic fever, 11 deaths have been reported so far, with…
“You can’t just sit and do craft”: The Salford youth group with a difference
A Swinton-based youth organisation is supporting young people through a combination of outdoor activities, resilience training and life skills. Pathfinders was formed by Scorpio Community Development in 2021, after they…
“It’s not like going to a hardcore clinic” – Meet the men who help each other at Andy’s Man Club
Man up. Boys don’t cry. Be a man. The stigmatisation of male mental health is often best reflected by the most common phrases they hear when reaching out for help.…
Europa League Play-Off: A look back at Manchester United and Barcelona’s best European ties
Two of Europe’s giants face off in the inauspicious circumstances of a Europa League play-off on Thursday night. Barcelona failed to qualify from their Champions League group which featured Bayern…
Manchester care workers reveal struggles in the industry
A shortage of careworkers has led to a relaxation in the immigration rules with no formal qualification essential to work as a carer in the UK. A Level 2 Health…
35 affordable homes will be built in Salford after £7m deal approved
A contract for the construction of 35 affordable homes has been given the green light by Salford City Council. The housing will be built across two different sites on Eccles…