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Fallowfield’s Tesco Express to close its doors for good

Fallowfield’s Tesco Express to close its doors for good

Tesco’s official Twitter page has confirmed the closure of the supermarket convenience store

Crime in Fallowfield – What is to be done?

Crime in Fallowfield – What is to be done?

Whilst senior officers have declared that they have increased patrols, promising relentlessness in their attempts at alleviating crime in Fallowfield, there remains wide-scale doubt and fear amongst students living in the area. There are of course schemes in place to offer safety to students, so why is there such unrest amongst them? Greater Manchester Police’s […]

Getting to know Fallow Garms, the force transforming student fashion

Getting to know Fallow Garms, the force transforming student fashion

It is of no debate that Manchester students have a definite sense of style. Your typical Fallowfield get-up is more likely to be made up of vintage styling and smaller independent labels than your average high-street brands, opting for clothes with greater character and individuality. Yet when shopping for these more one-off pieces, it seems […]

New ‘simple’ burglary techniques are making students more vulnerable

New ‘simple’ burglary techniques are making students more vulnerable

New criminal techniques being used across the city are threatening students as the academic year restarts

Argos store launches inside Sainsbury’s Fallowfield

Argos store launches inside Sainsbury’s Fallowfield

A new Argos store has recently launched inside the Sainsbury’s Fallowfield supermarket. The store, which opened in late August, will allow customers a convenient place to pick up items they have ordered from Argos online. 20,000 of Argos’ online products are reported to be available for same day collection in store. Gareth Toms, Store Manager […]

A flashback to first year food

Laura Swain reflects upon the food that fuelled our first year friendships

Police arrest two men in connection to street party shooting

Police arrest two men in connection to street party shooting

The pair are the first suspects in the attempted murder investigation, that launched last month

Fallowfield sees worst local election turnout in Manchester

Fallowfield sees worst local election turnout in Manchester

Only 17 per cent of Fallowfield turned out to vote in Manchester’s local elections today, making it the ward with the lowest turnout in the whole city

LIVE: Manchester local council election count

LIVE: Manchester local council election count

Live updates on the results of the 2018 Manchester local elections

Safety scheme officially launched despite criticism

Safety scheme officially launched despite criticism

Volunteers will work alongside Greater Manchester Police in an attempt to make the streets of Fallowfield and Withington safer

‘Student Angels’ safety scheme launched

‘Student Angels’ safety scheme launched

Communities Officer Jack Houghton had previously not given an official launch date

UoM alumna gets certificate 80 years after graduation

UoM alumna gets certificate 80 years after graduation

Centenarian receives her University of Manchester graduation certificate on her birthday

Review: Tzatzikis

Review: Tzatzikis

An incredible late-night takeaway spot, and an equally fantastic Greek deli doesn’t come around often, and for the prices on offer Tzatzikis is an absolute must.

Love for the Streets at the Whitworth

Love for the Streets at the Whitworth

A programme of events including conferences, art, and live music, as part of Manchester Homelessness Awareness Week

Students lobby MPs on Fallowfield crime

Students lobby MPs on Fallowfield crime

A draft email being circulated demands Greater Manchester Police do more to counter crime against students

Fallowfield fights back

Fallowfield fights back

As students lose faith in the protective forces of the law, an event at University Place aims to reverse the tide of crime in Fallowfield and beyond

Review: Inferno Cocktail Bar and Restaurant (The Ram reborn)

Review: Inferno Cocktail Bar and Restaurant (The Ram reborn)

Ever wondered what the Ram turned into? Filled with intrigue, I ventured out on a Monday evening to see what it had to offer

Fallow Fights Back with Holly Ledger

Fallow Fights Back with Holly Ledger

With Fallowfield crime rates being so talked about in the last few months, Holly Ledger is leading the way to fight back for student victims

Student burglary victim feels sidelined

Student burglary victim feels sidelined

“Lots of students don’t feel safe walking home and for good reason”, says burglary victim

My experience with Greater Manchester Police

My experience with Greater Manchester Police

Burglaries in South Manchester are not uncommon – but when my house was ransacked in December, I at least expected Manchester Police to be on hand to help us through