Will Boxing Clubs Help Resolve Manchester’s Knife Crime Problem?
By Ben Thompson In the first three months of 2019, 787 knife incidents were reported…
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Ben Thompson
Modern History student. Mostly writes about politics and social issues.
Manchester Day 2019: Thousands line the streets to celebrate the diverse communities of our city
By Ben ThompsonPhotography: Natalie Carragher The city celebrated its 10th Manchester Day this weekend with…
Film Review: Toy Story 4 has the heart – but is it a worthy finale?
By Ben Thompson Toy Story 4 is the latest addition to the Toy Story franchise…
Manchester Writing School’s Summer School Returns For 2019
By Ben Thompson Established and aspiring writers alike gathered in Manchester Metropolitan University’s arts and…
What’s Happening In Sudan?
By Ben Thompson Social media has been abuzz lately with news of violence in Sudan.…
Review: Rocketman Soars To The Stars
By Ben Thompson I had some reservations about this film. As an Elton John fan…
Who’s up for Theresa May’s job?
By Ben Thompson When Theresa May announced she’d be stepping down as the leader of…
How To See The World On A Student’s Budget – Interview with ‘Student On Tour’ Babette Lucas-Marriott
By Ben Thompson Babette Lucas-Marriott is a second year History student at Manchester Metropolitan University,…
How The Royal Baby Is Sparking Conversations About Race
By Ben Thompson The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – otherwise known as Prince Harry…
Taylor Swift’s New Single Receives Mixed Response From Critics
By Ben Thompson After weeks of dropping hints on social media, Taylor Swift finally released…