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Student interns capture stories of belonging in Manchester through documentary with SICK! Productions
A group of student interns from the University of Manchester worked in collaboration with SICK! Productions to create a short film exploring identity, belonging and what it means to make North Manchester home.Students from the School of Social Sciences and the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures ...
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New Strictly host Emma Willis gives glimpse at pre-show health prep as start date 'confirmed'
Emma Willis will soon be seen hosting BBC's Strictly with comedian Josh Widdicombe, and professional dancer Johannes Radebe
Strictly's new host Josh Widdicombe upsets man on flight from Greece over 'mistake' before he's recognised
Comedian Josh Widdicombe has recounted how he upset a fellow passenger on a flight back to the UK from Greece
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UKHSA issues new 'risk to life' heat-health alert for 6 UK areas
The warning will come into effect at 9am on Friday, July 24
Met Office verdict on country-wide end of heatwave and chance of rain
Despite some rain on the forecast, 'prevailing dry conditions' are expected for the 'foreseeable future' a chief forecaster has warned
Coronation Street's fan-favourite officer teases return after clear demand
A fan-favourite among Corrie fans has confirmed her return to the cobbles and they're delighted
DVLA lists 189 medical conditions UK drivers must report or risk £1,000 fine
You should notify the DVLA if you have been diagnosed with any of the following health issues
Two teenage girls, 13 and 14, arrested after huge fire at derelict Manchester market
Conran Street Market in Harpurhey closed down last summer after trading for nearly a century
Coronation Street fans doubt Maria Windass as they make point after Gary's confession
Corrie fans have shared doubts over whether Maria Windass will cover for her husband, Gary
Police issue update after man stabbed on 'quiet' Prestwich street
Two people were arrested following the incident on Carrigart, a small cul-de-sac off Bury New Road
Five of the best Samsung Fold and Flip deals following Galaxy Unpacked event
A wide variety of new phones were announced by Samsung at the event
Next's 'brilliant' £16 storage solution to keep homes tidy looks similar to £86 B&Q option
"This is so lovely, perfect for my newly decorated vintage bedroom"
Andy Burnham announces £1,100 savings for 32,000 businesses across England
The new Prime Minister announced the major change today
Exactly what GMP knew about Jihad Al-Shamie and what went wrong before two people were killed at Heaton Park Synagogue
Sir Stephen Watson has today issued an apology after GMP's 'missed opportunity' to investigate the Islamic extremist
Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley meets famous country singer after mix-up with husband
Corrie's Catherine Tyldesley has shared her delight at meeting a famous country singer after a hilarious mix-up with gig tickets
UK holidaymakers slam 'nightmare' airport queues in holiday hotspots in Europe
Passengers have shared videos of long queues in Portugal and Greece
Advances in X-Ray Imaging Workshop June 2026
Scientists from across the UK and Europe gathered at The University of Manchester’s Advances in X-Ray Imaging Workshop to explore emerging imaging techniques, data analysis and applications spanning materials science, energy and healthcare.
Islamic extremist who plotted terrorist attack at defence base with Heaton Park synagogue murderer Jihad Al-Shamie jailed for life
Mohammad Bashir, 31, planned a separate terror attack with Manchester synagogue knife assailant Jihad Al-Shamie.
The state of UK's rivers and reservoirs after weeks of hot weather and no rain
Images show the extent of the dried up bodies of water in England
Man spends £300 on London to Manchester flight to see The Odyssey and gives 4-word verdict
A film fan who travelled an incredible 200 miles to see The Odyssey has given it a four-word verdict after embarking on his own quest to see the hotly-anticipated movie