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Who are our cities built for? (And why is it only men?)

Who are our cities built for? (And why is it only men?)

The Mancunion discusses feminist urbanism, who our cities are built for, and how we can make them more inclusive spaces
FA WSL: Tough start for the red half of Manchester

FA WSL: Tough start for the red half of Manchester

The season’s first couple of games could not have gone more differently for the two Manchester sides
Manchester in writing

Manchester in writing

Sam Coates provides a list of books and poetry we believe are essential to understand and appreciate the city of Manchester
An open letter to Manchester, my wonderwall

An open letter to Manchester, my wonderwall

Holly Ktorou explores the importance of discovering self-love and support in the city of Manchester.
Pollution, Crime, Homelessness: The State of the City

Pollution, Crime, Homelessness: The State of the City

Investigations editor, Felix Hanif-Banks takes a look at the crime figures posted in Manchester City Council’s latest ‘State of the City Report’.
Congestion zone in Manchester city centre up for debate

Congestion zone in Manchester city centre up for debate

In order to improve air quality in Greater Manchester, cars, HGVs, buses and taxis could soon be charged to enter the city centre
Two men found dead at Manchester’s Britannia Hotel

Two men found dead at Manchester’s Britannia Hotel

The two men were discovered after their deaths on September 26 – the Police remain unaware of the cause of one man’s death
Five arrested after students in Manchester kidnapped for cash

Five arrested after students in Manchester kidnapped for cash

Robbers have been targeting students in the city centre and making them withdraw thousands of pounds

Manchester crowned the best UK city to live in

The Northern Powerhouse ranked top of British cities and 35th globally

Lisbon – a must-see city

Ideal for students on a budget, this affordable city has something for everyone with its modern vibe but deep and detailed history


Mancunion Editor wins ‘opportunity of a lifetime’

Harry Newton, Head Sports Editor for The Mancunion has won the chance to be Manchester City’s resident student reporter

Event preview: RAG sleepout

A preview of Manchester RAG’s upcoming sleepout to raise awareness and funds to tackle homelessness in the city

Your quick guide to feminism in the Northern Capital

Exploring how to get the most out of ‘WOMANchester’

Adam Selby talks Pep Guardiola

With City making history bringing in Pep Guardiola, what does it really mean?

Guardiola is a Blue

It’s now official—and it’s what we were all expecting. Pep Guardiola has been named Manchester City manager for next season

To hunt or not to hunt? That is the question. But for who?

Colm Lock attempts to debunk some myths surrounding hunting and suggests the devolution of the debate around its legality is the only way forward

Travel Guide: Barcelona

Beth Currall reports back on her late summer break in Spain’s second largest city.