Students urged to join fight against racism in commemorative Civil Rights conference
By Ben TownsendPhotography: Lisa Bach Leading academics and activists urged students to join the fight…
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Backlash over Greater Manchester Police “watching” people who avoid contact
By Ben Townsend Almost 100 activists and academics have signed a letter urging Greater Manchester…
Manchester’s toxic air: what are we doing about it?
By Ben Townsend Have you experienced any coughing fits recently? How about itchy eyes or…
Why Nostalgia Cinema is on the rise, and where to find it in Manchester
By Ben Townsend There’s a new zombie flick on the horizon. The Dead Don’t Die,…
Richard III Review: A descent into royal insanity
By Ben Townsend The claustrophobic set of Richard III is unnerving from the get-go. A…
Opinion: Euro-Vision of a Better Future
By Ben Townsend The mammoth final twist of the award-winning comic book (and film, but…
Travel: The King of Common Sense
By Ben Townsend Before going away, I made sure not to pack anything into my…
Corruption vs Democracy – Who poisoned the well?
By Ben Townsend Studies suggest that cases of corruption are increasing in the United States,…
Opinion: Why we need to understand the ‘nonsense’ of economics
By Ben Townsend After a few drinks last Christmas, I entered into the annual “festive…
Farewell Trevor: The world’s loneliest duck dies
Tragedy has hit the Pacific island of Niue. In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a…