By Ben Thompson Since marrying Prince Harry in May 2018, Meghan Markle has barely spent a day out of the public spotlight. This isn’t anything new – Kate Middleton was a constant focus of attention when she married into the Royal Family in 2011, and Princess Diana is still making headlines over twenty years after…
By Ben Thompson Greater Manchester’s Mayor Andy Burnham has condemned the government’s policy on asylum seekers, claiming that a disproportionate amount are being relocated in Manchester compared to other parts of the country. Burnham recently wrote to the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, hoping to organise a meeting to address the ‘blatant disregard’ being shown to…
By Ben Thompson Crowds gathered in Manchester’s Sackville Gardens this weekend for an emotional candle-lit vigil to commemorate World AIDS Day 2018. This year represented a particularly significant anniversary, being the 30th iteration of the international day dedication to raising awareness. It is remarkable how much things have changed in 30 years. Candles lit up…
By Ben Thompson On the day I saw ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, it’d been exactly twenty seven years since Freddie Mercury had passed away. Dying at only 45 years old, Mercury left behind a legacy that is yet to be outdone. This film not only does his story justice, it is a perfect love letter to Queen…
By Ben Thompson Photography: Philip Orton The Faculty of Arts and Humanities hosted a Study Abroad Fair at Manchester Metropolitan University this week, inviting students to explore their opportunities to travel, study and work abroad. The event offered students across all years a chance to speak to returned Manchester Met exchange students and international students…
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