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Joe Manock

Joe Manock


Outsiders, stockpilers, and socialisers: narratives of blame during lockdown

Outsiders, stockpilers, and socialisers: narratives of blame during lockdown

From shaming picnickers in the park to outright xenophobia, it seems the nation’s appearance of solidarity is reliant on an undercurrent of toxic narratives of blame, argues Joe Manock
Mental health struggles among UK students increasing

Mental health struggles among UK students increasing

The report finds that all items included in the happiness index have fallen among young people and that only 13% of people have accessed services when needed
Greater Manchester comes together to help those affected by Flybe collapse

Greater Manchester comes together to help those affected by Flybe collapse

Stranded passengers and staff are to be offered discounted or free travel
Colonial Museums in the 21st Century

Colonial Museums in the 21st Century

Following recent repatriation of artefacts from the Manchester Museum, other colonial museums must engage with their imperial legacies properly, argues Joe Manock
Number of rough sleepers in Manchester falls by over a third in 12 months

Number of rough sleepers in Manchester falls by over a third in 12 months

The report shows the influence of Manchester’s ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme on homelessness
Impossible task of Manchester’s ‘Good Employment Charter’

Impossible task of Manchester’s ‘Good Employment Charter’

Joe Manock discusses the difficulty of protecting workers rights in an increasingly precarious job market.
Indigo closed after stabbing by ‘member of south Manchester gang’

Indigo closed after stabbing by ‘member of south Manchester gang’

The club based in Withington is under threat of losing it’s licence permanently after two serious stabbings took place
Manchester Council adopt Grenfell building safety review

Manchester Council adopt Grenfell building safety review

High rise building safety standards have now been adopted, but 79 towers in greater Manchester still do not meet these standards
Manchester businesses pledge to ban zero-hours contracts

Manchester businesses pledge to ban zero-hours contracts

The pledge will be included in the GMCA’s Good Employment Charter, that will also promise to pay above the minimum wage
UCU strikes could affect university exams in January

UCU strikes could affect university exams in January

The UCU general secretary warns strikes will continue into the following year if not presented with a fair deal
Study shows academies have higher university application success rates than private schools

Study shows academies have higher university application success rates than private schools

Academies were just under 1% more successful than private schools when it came to securing university places
Manchester Museum returns sacred artefacts to indigenous Australians

Manchester Museum returns sacred artefacts to indigenous Australians

Of 43 museums in the UK that hold precious items Manchester Museum is the first to start returning them to indigenous people
Students urged to ‘take control’ of their tenancy agreements

Students urged to ‘take control’ of their tenancy agreements

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme promises help for those facing unfair deposit penalties
Manchester Museum return sacred objects to indigenous Australians

Manchester Museum return sacred objects to indigenous Australians

The decision comes after international criticism of the country’s possession of sacred artefacts
The Mancunion conquer Treetop Trek

The Mancunion conquer Treetop Trek

I was recently lucky enough to visit Treetop Trek on behalf of The Mancunion, alongside Features Editor, Felix Hanif-Banks. The site is nestled away in the enchanting woodland of Heaton Park. A trip to Treetop Trek is a retreat which can fit into any lifestyle, no matter how hectic. The site provides wholesome fun for […]
Students find unlikely substances in Warehouse Project drugs test

Students find unlikely substances in Warehouse Project drugs test

The pills sold to students contained medication for diarrhea and Athlete’s Foot
Cannabidiol: Wellness with an edge

Cannabidiol: Wellness with an edge

Cannabidiol, or CBD, promises a variety of health benefits including reducing anxiety, however products often contain less CBD than is marketed, writes Joe Manock
Making the Most of Manchester

Making the Most of Manchester

Writer Joe Manock shares his essential places to visit in Manchester to ensure you make the most out of your time here