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29th September 2011
Engineers first to study drone design
Students on the masters course at Southampton are the first to be taught how to design unmanned aerial vehicles
29th September 2011
Formula milk banned in Manchester hospital
A Manchester hospital is to stop giving out formula milk to encourage new mothers to breastfeed
29th September 2011
Man who died chasing thief: suspect found
A man has been arrested for theft after David Schofield died chasing the thief who stole his mobile phone
29th September 2011
Higher bursaries fail to attract poorer applicants
More than 20 universities failed to reach target levels for attracting poor students, despite the offer of means-tested awards
28th September 2011
Labour would cut tuition fees by a third, says Miliband
The universities minister and the NUS say the policy will not encourage poorer students to enrol
27th September 2011
Charles Kennedy launches attack on Lib Dems
Former party leader has made an attack in new film
27th September 2011
Student arrested after ‘hate Clegg’ protest
Elected officer in the Birmingham Guild of Students arrested after ‘causing danger to road users’
26th September 2011
Technology know-how vital for business students
‘It is necessary as a manager to have a clear understanding of the issues associated with deploying the power of technology’
26th September 2011
Banking reforms to hit future graduates
Commission’s suggestions may increase the cost of borrowing.
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26th September 2011
Survey forecasts fall in employment for the North West
The only way is down for employment in the North
23rd September 2011
Chinese ‘hero’ pig cloned
Scientists in China have successfully cloned a pig who was dubbed a hero after surviving an eathquake
23rd September 2011
Council plans to cut Sure Start
The future of Sure Start – the government initiative which aims to support families with young children – is under threat following proposals by council officials to close all council run nurseries and day care services in Manchester. If approved, the councils plan would end local authority funding for day care in children’s centres and […]
23rd September 2011
Longsight market Taliban recruiters plan appeal
Three men jailed for trying to recruit Taliban fighters from a stall in Longsight market are set to appeal.
23rd September 2011
Councillors clamp down on Fallowfield bars
New bars in the Fallowfield and Withington areas will face stricter licensing criteria under plans by councillors
23rd September 2011
Millions of ‘contraceptives’ won’t work
Women in the US may have become unintentionally pregnant after the incorrect labeling of the contraceptive pill produced by the Alabama based company Qualitest
23rd September 2011
Salford to welcome ‘new Brit School’
A performing arts school based on the principles of London’s Brit School is set to open ‘within two years’
22nd September 2011
Prisoner released early to attend freshers’ week
A woman who should have served 18 months for possession with intent to supply has been released to attend her freshers’ week.
20th September 2011
Images of Fallowfield armed robbers released
Three men armed with a crowbar and a petrol can robbed the post office inside a Tesco Express in Fallowfield
20th September 2011
‘Major’ protests planned for November
A ‘fresh wave’ of direct action and protest will coincide with strikes in the UK