Even newcomers who’ve only been in Manchester a couple of weeks feel they already know the place. In the rush of social events after arriving in a new town they soon get a taste of ‘the big four’: The Printworks, Deansgate Locks, The Village and the Northern Quarter. Yet below all this surface activity, some…
By Moiza Butt. Photographs courtesy of Speaker Newspaper. You would think the scorching heat and fasting (as it’s Ramadan for Muslims worldwide) would have discouraged people to attend the protest. But no. Hundreds were there protesting. Why? Because the issue of Gaza is much bigger than anything any of us in the UK are facing….
In my last article, I talked about my excitement for the new Planet of The Apes prequel, entitled Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – which is a very long-winded title. I talked about how the trailers promised Gary Oldman yelling and fire. Honestly, I don’t think they prepared us properly for the amount…
By Justine Chamberlain A few days ago the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, reopened the public debate on euthanasia or assisted dying. He’s in support of it being an option, and being a Christian leader, the papers hit upon this as a new part of the debate: if top Christians, who have led the…
By Neil Harrison Two huge cheques, each worth a life-changing £10,000, are once again beginning to burn a hole in the coffers of one of the most exciting writing competitions around. Since its inception in 2008, the Manchester Writing Competition has emerged as a highlight of the literary awards calendar, specializing in discovering and showcasing…
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