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Cliona Linehan

Cliona Linehan

Women in Media Conference hugely sucessful

Women in Media Conference hugely sucessful

The Women in Media conference marked 100 years since some women got the vote
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Tenants fighting back: an interview with ACORN

Tenants fighting back: an interview with ACORN

Community organisation ACORN Manchester will “do all they can… to help those having issues with landlords/letting agents”
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Most Vice-Chancellors help determine their own pay

Most Vice-Chancellors help determine their own pay

The University of Manchester confirmed that President and Vice-Chancellor Dame Nancy Rothwell does not attend meetings concerning her pay
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UK wind farm constraint payments ‘scandal’

UK wind farm constraint payments ‘scandal’

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New information has revealed that in 2017 the National Grid paid wind farms more than £100 million to be switched off and not produce energy, despite preventative measures
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COP23 cuts coal

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Over 200 countries attended the annual UN Convention on Climate Change to discuss cutting fossil fuel consumption
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Women in Media networking event at The Botanist

The informal ‘Women in Media’ networking event is a chance to speak to respected women within the industry and meet this year’s ‘Women in Media’ committee
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Mayor Andy Burnham awarded Doubleday Award

Mayor has been praised for demonstrating “great leadership for our community in the wake of the tragic events”
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Burnham announces £1.8 million homelessness plan

The City Council is investing £1.8 million in “real solutions” for the city’s homeless as fire stations and hostels open their doors to rough sleepers
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Burnham backs Stoptober smoking campaign

With 19.9 per cent of adults in Manchester reportedly smokers, including students, the Manchester Mayor has backed the ‘Stoptober’ campaign
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