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Owens Park’s £200m refurbishment

For years there have been rumours of knocking down the Owens Park Tower, but it now appears these plans have been officially set in motion

MCR Student Night Out

Fashion Editor Kathryn gives you the lowdown on Manchester’s student night shopping event

Crumbs! Yard and Coop certainly know how to keep abreast of the competition

Yard & Coop struck the perfect balance between the guilty pleasure of fried chicken, and a more refined Northern Quarter feel

PDA: A hot topic

It’s getting hot in here… Eva Katz discusses PDA

VIP Launch: Banyan Bar & Kitchen

Contributors Lucy & Katie head to the VIP launch of Banyan Bar & kitchen to get a preview taste of what’s on offer

Who protested the Tory Conference?

The Conservative party conference saw tens of thousands take to the streets in protest. Daniel Saville joined the protestors and asked why they were getting involved

EAT ME: Mud Crab Bar & Cafe

“A trendy venue with some quirky artwork, Mud Crab resonates with Manchester’s chic hipster heaven vibe, refreshingly outside of the Northern Quarter”

Natalie Bennett speaks of the insanity of nuclear weapons

Natalie Bennett tells The Mancunion about her fears of Trident, her views of Sunday’s National Demonstration, and her hopes for the future

Osborne’s Northern Powerhouse – a myth?

A recent report has shown that London’s economy is growing faster than that of any of the northern cities despite plans to create a ‘Northern Powerhouse’

People’s Assembly National Week of Action

This week saw the People’s Assembly’s Week of Action protesting the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester

Rugby Union Varsity 2015

The Mancunion liveblogs the rugby varsity matches. The University of Manchester men’s team plays Sheffield, whilst the women’s rugby team plays Didsbury Ladies.

Manchester Victoria station reopens after major overhaul

The shining new transport hub was opened by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, replacing what was once named Britain’s worst station

Sport in the City: The 2015 UEC BMX European Cup

Adam Selby takes a look at local sport opportunities on offer in Manchester, with this week’s spotlight on the UEC BMX European Cup

Super Saturday: City set for cross-code clash

Alex Whitcomb reminds us that the Rugby World Cup is not the only big rugby tournament right now

Preview: Sankeys Manchester

After a successful summer in Ibiza, Sankeys is opening its doors in Manchester once again

SPORTICIPATE: The Launch

Harry Newton informs you of the exciting launch event from SPORTICIPATE on Saturday the 10th of October

“We’re gonna smash them!” – the men’s rugby team

Harry Newton talks to first team captain James Carding, ahead of the 2015 Rugby Varsity Game this Friday

Live: Rat Boy

19 year-old Essex boy Jordan Cardy (Rat Boy) kept his show snappy, and gave out some snapbacks to his fans

Debate Mate: ‘empowering the youth of today, creating the leaders of tomorrow’

A University of Manchester graduate writes of his experiences helping disadvantaged young people in the Manchester area reach their aspirations through the power of debating

Manchester 2015: A summary of summer

Here’s a few things you may have missed. Or, if you’re a newcomer: here’s a few things you have always been missing