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Manchester Charity Fashion Show looks for models

Manchester Charity Fashion Show looks for models

Get involved in a fun-filled fashion show this semester, all for charity!
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
Blow for Burnham as homeless shelter closes due to electrical issues

Blow for Burnham as homeless shelter closes due to electrical issues

The shelter opened in November to kick off Burnham’s flagship ‘Bed Every Night’ scheme but was forced to close on Christmas Eve as a result of electrical problems
Fight period poverty with ‘Once A Month’

Fight period poverty with ‘Once A Month’

Victoria Evans speaks to Gaby Hartfield about ‘Once a Month’, a Student Action project fighting period poverty in a compassionate and practical way.
‘We’re All The Same’: an exhibition to humanise homelessness

‘We’re All The Same’: an exhibition to humanise homelessness

Louis Haddad reviews the photography exhibition, ‘We Are All One’, which sought to humanise the pandemic of homelessness; an all-too-familiar problem in Manchester
Pollution, Crime, Homelessness: The State of the City

Pollution, Crime, Homelessness: The State of the City

Investigations editor, Felix Hanif-Banks takes a look at the crime figures posted in Manchester City Council’s latest ‘State of the City Report’.
“Spice and Other Street Drugs” — A Manchester-led solution for a UK problem

“Spice and Other Street Drugs” — A Manchester-led solution for a UK problem

Grace Revill reviews a talk about the role of Spice within the Manchester community and the positive steps that are being taken to combat the problem
With One Voice: bringing arts and homelessness together

With One Voice: bringing arts and homelessness together

Liv Clarke spoke with Lora Krasteva about the With One Voice Arts and Homelessness festival which will take place from the 12th until the 18th of November
Scheme launched to provide a bed for every rough sleeper in Greater Manchester

Scheme launched to provide a bed for every rough sleeper in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester launch scheme ‘A Bed Every Night’ campaign, which aims to provide shelter for an estimated 500 rough sleepers
Manchester’s housing crisis: Is gentrification ripping the soul out of the former Cottonopolis?

Manchester’s housing crisis: Is gentrification ripping the soul out of the former Cottonopolis?

Proposals to build a 35-storey tower bloc, dubbed the ‘Flintoff Towers’ by local residents, have been turned down by Manchester councillors after fears it would have a ‘disastrous’ impact on the Castlefield Conservation area
Invisible Manchester to take visitors ‘Off the Cobbles’

Invisible Manchester to take visitors ‘Off the Cobbles’

Invisible Manchester is an initiative that allows visitors to take an alternative tour of the city, led by a homeless guide.
Andy Answers: Question Time with the Mayor

Andy Answers: Question Time with the Mayor

Labour mayor Andy Burnham was put under the spotlight by members of the public in a Q and A style event.
Who’s Helping the Homeless?

Who’s Helping the Homeless?

Manchester is known internationally as one of the UK’s best places to live, a reputation that locals and students alike will never tire of flaunting. Buzzing nightlife, expansive shopping centres and an ever-rising skyline all show off the best Manchester has to offer, but in stark contrast to this the issues of rough sleeping and […]
Invisible Manchester: Homeless people to lead tours around the city

Invisible Manchester: Homeless people to lead tours around the city

The Social Enterprise, Invisible Manchester, is to train people who have been affected by homelessness to become tour guides of their city

How to help: Give time, not money

Sylvie Copley talks about The Big Change Society, and how students can help tackle the issue of homelessness while at University.
Homelessness: A personal account

Homelessness: A personal account

One year on from Manchester City Council’s revised vision on tackling homelessness, I asked if any productive changes been made. Sean Proudman, who has been homeless for four years, spoke about his experience of rough sleeping and the support he has received.
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
‘Sleepout’ against homelessness to take place this March

‘Sleepout’ against homelessness to take place this March

Take action against homelessness and camp out with RAG Manchester

Love For the Streets ends semester on a high

Student-led campaign aims to engage students in the sensitive topic of homelessness with a conference and sound clash

Student launches petition for halls to house homeless

Creator encourages students to sign the petition “because it’s the right thing to do”