Theresa May has appointed a minister for suicide prevention in England. The Prime Minister said the appointment of Health Minister Jackie Doyle-Price to the new role will help tackle the...
After being found to contain stereotypes about Caribbean men, a GCSE textbook has been pulled by its publisher. AQA GCSE (9-1) Sociology says Caribbean men are “largely absent” from...
Creative Manchester to “help the next generation of innovators reach their true potential” In a move designed to support its ambitious arts, cultural and creative industries strategy, The...
London-born with Caribbean heritage, designer Monisha Robinson is the founder and designer of men’s Avant Garde statement accessories Mocaro. Mocaro is a luxurious and distinctive men’s accessory...
Khabib Nurmagomedov, the UFC undisputed and undefeated lightweight champion, will not be stripped of his UFC title, according to mixed martial arts journalist Ariel Helwani. The Russian who defeated...
The 9th National Black and Asian Writers Conference brings together poets, playwrights, novelists, short fiction writers and digital artists to debate and...
The University of Glasgow has published a comprehensive report into the institution’s historical links with racial slavery. The study acknowledges that whilst it played a leading role in the...
Mix-d’ is a unisex haircare range, specifically formulated for mixed and curly hair. Self-funded by Hulme’s very own Bradley Lincoln, Mix-d’ has been a social enterprise for over 10 years. It...
An artist remarkably portrayed A revealing portrait of one of the most gifted and charismatic, yet...
One of the surprise successes of this year has become a hit, as Rapman dropped the third (and possibly final) instalment to his award-winning narration of “Shiro’s Story”. Picking up the Rated...
Grenfell anthology embraces community and hope On the night of 14 June 2017, a fire engulfed...
With just a few weeks until the Amputee World Cup in Mexico the Nigerian team has turned to a crowd-funding campaign to raise the necessary finances. The Special Eagles have missed the last three...
GB Taekwondo will be hosting the third edition of the World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Manchester this October. This year’s event is moving back to Taekwondo’s “home” venue – the...
The former First Lady is going on a book tour this autumn An intimate, powerful, and...
A student union has ditched clapping, whooping and cheering in favour of “jazz hands”. Reps at the University of Manchester voted to replace noisy appreciation with the British Sign...
Grime star Stormzy has announced the first independent title to be released under #Merky Books – his publishing imprint with Penguin Random House. The 25-year-old musician revealed he would be...
The way Lewis Hamilton is driving this year, it’s way past time that he should be judged alongside the all-time greats. There is a compelling majesty to his performances that’s...
Charlotte Francis is adding meaning to the term: ‘Representation Matters’. Charlotte is the Maths teacher who is now also the entrepreneur behind new Dolls Brand “Biankha and...
Kanye West has become the latest famous rapper to change his name. The 41-year-old is adopting the nickname ‘Ye’ permanently. Announcing the change on Twitter on 29 September, he...
In September, the internet was hit with images of £100 trainers being set on fire as #BoycottNike trended. It was a hysterical response to Nike’s latest “Just do it” advert with Colin...
The Liberal Democrats recently passed a motion laying the foundations to tackle “supermajority problem councils”, such as Manchester’s one-party state, at their Autumn conference in...
Harry Uzoka was a successful model – a hard line of work to stay in. Fashions, for faces as well as clothes, change quickly. However, Harry had lasted the best part of a decade. He had been booked...
The new AFRUCA project aimed at raising awareness of modern slavery in Manchester city has been launched. AFRUCA has received a new grant from Manchester City Council to help raise awareness of...
Two former Manchester Academy students are learning the tools of the trade after starting their chef apprenticeships at the prestigious Midland Hotel. Aaron Edwards and Carlos Lara-Addo are enjoying...