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Universities advised to ignore migration targets

Universities advised to ignore migration targets

As Brexit uncertainty continues to affect migration and Higher Education, UK Universities are told to ignore the 100,000 limit set by the government
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Woe-161: Withington named as Manchester’s most burgled area

Woe-161: Withington named as Manchester’s most burgled area

Greater Manchester Police are warning against public responses to crime, as the force struggles with £215 million funding cuts
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Greater Manchester MPs oppose no-deal Brexit and back people’s vote

Greater Manchester MPs oppose no-deal Brexit and back people’s vote

Parliament rejects a number of amendments backed by Greater Manchester MPs, that include renegotiation with the EU, and legislating for a second referendum
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Exclusive: Little Court, big problem as Owens Park infestation strikes again

Exclusive: Little Court, big problem as Owens Park infestation strikes again

The Mancunion first reported on the issue back in September 2018, and residents say little has been done to fix the problem
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Djokovic prevails in Clash of the Titans Australian Open final

Djokovic prevails in Clash of the Titans Australian Open final

A straight sets victory in Melbourne sees the 31-year old Serb wrap up a third Australian Open victory in five years, at the expense of Rafael Nadal
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Number of rough sleepers in Manchester has fallen

Number of rough sleepers in Manchester has fallen

New government statistics show a decrease for the first time since 2010, although the closure of a flagship shelter looms large
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Alliance Anger: Students frustrated by access to new Business School

Alliance Anger: Students frustrated by access to new Business School

Despite an £84 million investment, students not on an Alliance MBS module will not be allowed to use the new Eddie Davies Library
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Holocaust denial and far-right attitudes on the rise across campuses

Holocaust denial and far-right attitudes on the rise across campuses

In a new revelation, it has been found that cases of antisemitic abuse almost tripled between 2015 and 2017
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Teach-In Week announced to raise awareness over climate change

Teach-In Week announced to raise awareness over climate change

The new educational movement will encourage students to take a stand and reform their curriculum.
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Manchester ranks in top five UK cities for fly-tipping

Manchester ranks in top five UK cities for fly-tipping

Shockingly, just half of the 38,099 incidents reported in the city last year were investigated
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Bouncers in Manchester have been arrested on over 100 occasions since 2015

Bouncers in Manchester have been arrested on over 100 occasions since 2015

A Freedom of Information request has shed light on a worrying trend of crime involving security staff in the city centre
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Stonewall ranks UoM as the 20th best LGBT Employer

Stonewall ranks UoM as the 20th best LGBT Employer

MMU also ranked in the top 25 in a strong endorsement of Manchester’s LGBT credentials in Higher Education
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Growing number of young people choosing Manchester over London

Growing number of young people choosing Manchester over London

The Centre for Cities has uncovered a growing trend of young professionals avoiding the capital over increased costs
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The Mourinho Mistake: United’s continuing refusal to reform post-Sir Alex

The Mourinho Mistake: United’s continuing refusal to reform post-Sir Alex

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Jose Mourinho is famed for his three-season syndrome — but was his appointment at Old Trafford a case of irreconcilable differences?
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Senate introduces Postgrad Exec Officer

Senate introduces Postgrad Exec Officer

The SU’s decision making body was overshadowed by low student attendance
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West Indies Batsman Chris Gayle awarded £173,000 in defamation case

West Indies Batsman Chris Gayle awarded £173,000 in defamation case

The 39-year old had sued for untruthful claims made about an alleged exposure to an massage therapist
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Mayor leads fresh calls for devolution needed to realise the Northern Powerhouse

Mayor leads fresh calls for devolution needed to realise the Northern Powerhouse

The 2018 State of the North Report has catalysed calls for further powers for the North, and Greater Manchester
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Nearly a quarter of university applicants receive unconditional offers

Nearly a quarter of university applicants receive unconditional offers

Universities are offering to remove grade requirements if students list them as their first choice
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City rescue draw after tough contest in Lyon

City rescue draw after tough contest in Lyon

The sky blues confirm qualification for the knockout stages in the process, thanks to Sergio Aguero’s late header
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Man shot in targeted attack outside nightclub in Salford

Man shot in targeted attack outside nightclub in Salford

An unnamed man in his 20s was taken to hospital after the attack on November 24
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