NHS hospital staff striked last Monday and are threatening further action over outrage that a proposed one per cent increase in pay has been rejected by Government, despite plans for a 10 per cent increase for MPs

Performing at the intimate Soup Kitchen, Tall Ships capsize with a shipwreck of a performance

Hester Lonergan discovers the hidden joys of non-Basics spirits

Self defence is an important skill to have, particularly at university. The University of Manchester has recognised such a necessity and has actively sought to improve self defence among students

Manchester libraries have launched the ‘Just Six Minutes’ campaign following news from researchers at Mindlab International that reading just six minutes a day can significantly reduce stress levels

Sonny Flood offers insight into the ‘grey area’ of tipping

James Jackman takes a trip to Victoria Baths and discovers some new and exciting beers

Following the death of student Megan Roberts, the Royal Life Saving Society has launched its latest student-aimed campaign ‘Don’t Drink and Drown’

Haughty ideals are only half a revolution, Marina Iskander argues the most permeating revolutions come from the heart

Joe Evans discusses poverty and other essentials for the modern writer

In search of a notorious wedge of cake, a friend and I were quickly thrown off course after coming into contact with Pieminister

With the general election just around the corner, could UKIP be the party to change the way we see Westminster?

In the final week of a globetrotting tour, The Events remains David Greig’s and Ramin Gray’s shattering masterpiece, writes Benjamin Monk

Benjamin Monk found Secret Theatre’s Edinburgh hit to be dizzying, life-affirming elation

We report on Manchester’s biggest gaming event of the year

Morales delivered a set that perfectly combined classics with more modern hits

Ape vs Ram Jam provide a night of debauchery and drum and bass

Feminism is a word that has been dragged through the mud, giving it a meaning that a lot of people would prefer not to be associated with. So is it time to redefine what it stands for?

Fallowfield, the student of of Manchester has been met with many stories over the years, but some that have never seen the light of day yet.

The University of Manchester has held a lot of rumours, some that needed to be repeatedly busted or proved due to first years entering ever year. We took a look at three of the biggest