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The University of Manchester announces bicentenary festival plans

The University of Manchester announces bicentenary festival plans

The University of Manchester’s bicentenary is to be marked by the “Universally Manchester Festival,” showcasing student creativity and highlighting the past, present, and future of the University
Pro-Palestine protesters march from Fallowfield to city centre

Pro-Palestine protesters march from Fallowfield to city centre

Pro-Palestine protesters in Manchester gathered in their thousands to march from Fallowfield to the city centre of Manchester
A night at Manchester Museum: Breathing new life into ancient history

A night at Manchester Museum: Breathing new life into ancient history

From dinosaurs to vivariums, and ancient Egypt, this is your comprehensive guide to Manchester’s newly re-opened Museum!
A taste of Hong Kong on Oxford Road

A taste of Hong Kong on Oxford Road

Have you walked past the waffle stand on Oxford road? Here’s a tell all on the unique waffles you’ve been curious about!
In praise of EatGoody: Korean rice and noodle bar

In praise of EatGoody: Korean rice and noodle bar

A somewhat biased review of this Mancunian Family-Run Korean Lunch Spot

What your Greggs order says about you

What do you get from Greggs? More specifically, what does it say about you…
“Whose streets? Our streets” chants echo during Reclaim the Night

“Whose streets? Our streets” chants echo during Reclaim the Night

This years Reclaim the Night protest saw hundreds of students marching from Fallowfield to the Students’ Union in protest against gender-based violence
Hello Oriental: Oxford Road’s newest addition

Hello Oriental: Oxford Road’s newest addition

Hannah Wellock reviews Hello Oriental, the new bakery, restaurant and oriental food shop on Oxford Road, part of Circle Square.
Thoughts from the saddle: Lessons from a (cyclist) virgin

Thoughts from the saddle: Lessons from a (cyclist) virgin

Do you like to ride your bicycle? Well with our new bike virgin guide you’ll love pedalling around Manchester!
20,000 march down Oxford Road in protest against the Conservative Party

20,000 march down Oxford Road in protest against the Conservative Party

On Sunday 3rd October approximately 20,000 people marched down Oxford Road to protest the Conservative Party Conference.
Sports Societies Fair postponed amidst Oxford Road chaos

Sports Societies Fair postponed amidst Oxford Road chaos

An alternative, unofficial Sports Society Freshers Fair has taken place in the Armitage Centre following the Oxford Road flooding that has caused severe disruption across Manchester.
University of Manchester buildings re-open after flooding causes disruption

University of Manchester buildings re-open after flooding causes disruption

University of Manchester buildings re-open after severe flooding led to the closure of Oxford Road and welcome events being postponed
Breaking News: Oxford Road closed due to burst pipe

Breaking News: Oxford Road closed due to burst pipe

University of Manchester and the Freshers Fair have been shut down this morning due to a burst pipe on Oxford Road
Oxford Road re-opens after traffic collision

Oxford Road re-opens after traffic collision

Buses are being diverted away from the scene of the collision
Northern Rail announces month of planned strikes

Northern Rail announces month of planned strikes

RMT strikers announce new set of dates that will last a month, affecting journeys to and from Manchester, leaving passengers “fed up”
Piccadilly Gardens one of the worst crime hot-spots in the country

Piccadilly Gardens one of the worst crime hot-spots in the country

Street-level data shows that 1,746 crimes have been reported on or near the city’s main civic square
Hatch’s urban Narnia: A festive fantasy

Hatch’s urban Narnia: A festive fantasy

Oxford Road’s hipster haven ‘Hatch’ expands its size and repertoire in time for Christmas, celebrating with ‘Urban Narnia’, a festive event showcasing the new food and drink vendors.
Stagecoach service accused of ‘unacceptable standards’

Stagecoach service accused of ‘unacceptable standards’

Concerns have been raised surrounding the popular 147 bus route which is run by Stagecoach and partly subsided by the University of Manchester
“Your future is f*cked!”: climate change protest causes Oxford Road chaos

“Your future is f*cked!”: climate change protest causes Oxford Road chaos

The protest divided students and passers-by alike, despite lasting for only 15 minutes
Delayed: your next train from Oxford Road

Delayed: your next train from Oxford Road

Manchester Oxford Road station has been voted the worst station in the U.K. for delays