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4th November 2013

UoM scientists develop ‘double chin’ cure

Double chins might be a thing of the past, as surgery free cure is developed
4th November 2013

An Introduction to Wine

Welcome to the wine column which embarks you on a debauched and decadent voyage through the world’s finest vineyards whilst confined to a measly student budget. In this week’s article I will be revealing the secret technique to singling out a decent bottle of wine from the hundreds of mediocre and vinegary substitutes which seem […]
4th November 2013

Students not told about asbestos in halls of residence

Freedom of information request reveals a number of residences contain deteriorated asbestos
4th November 2013

University staff strike in national action over pay

– Students, staff, and teachers turn out to support protest – Strikes in 21 cities across the country
4th November 2013

Jailbreak 2013 teams get to Berlin, Disneyland Paris

– Using no money teams made it to destinations across Europe and the UK – One participant advised ‘don’t go to Scotland’
4th November 2013

The very serious art of cereal eating

Cereal are not just for breakfast, it is a serious lifestyle decision.
21st October 2013

Boy, 14, charged with sex attacks

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with a string of sexual assaults near the University of Manchester. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was due to appear before Manchester magistrates court this morning, charged with five counts of sexual assault. Three of the incidents happened near the University campus. Police investigating the […]
20th October 2013

Two arrested and released for sexual assaults near University campus

Three separate attacks near the University of Manchester are being linked, suspects released on bail
17th October 2013

Manchester and Peking form international health centre

Chancellor announces Manchester-Peking partnership
17th October 2013

Sex attack near student accommodation

A teenage girl has been the victim of a sex attack close to Trinity Court

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15th October 2013

Man assaulted in Didsbury robbery

A family house in Didsbury was broken into and one of the residents assaulted
15th October 2013

Burglar in the bedroom

Girl returns home to find her front door open and a thief trapped in her bedroom
14th October 2013

Man jailed for hoax bomb calls that disrupted thousands


A man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for a series of hoax bomb alerts in Piccadilly Station and the Arndale Centre
14th October 2013

Syrian President wins prize for “obtuseness”

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has emerged as the victor of the Notorious Belligerent (Nob) Prize.
14th October 2013

Manchester’s rainy reputation debunked

A 1926 rain map may have sparked off Manchester’s reputation as the rainiest city in the country
14th October 2013

England’s young adults lagging behind in literacy and numeracy

New study ranks England’s 16-24-year-olds behind rest of developed world
14th October 2013

Careers Service post LAD Bible job opportunity

Media Club take down tweet, apologise
14th October 2013

Student loans insufficient, claims NUS study

NUS states that student loans and grants are not enough to cover the cost of living.
14th October 2013

Nobel Prize winning scientist to receive Honorary Degree

Four to receive Honorary Degrees as part of the University’s Foundation Day celebrations
13th October 2013

Man arrested after body found dead in city centre canal

Body found in Rochdale Canal with the cause of death unknown