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Pro-Palestine protestors march on 7 October anniversary

Pro-Palestine protestors march on 7 October anniversary

In one of the first major protests of the academic year, pro-Palestine protestors marched through Rusholme in opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank

‘The more of us who stand against it, the stronger we are’: Students and residents come together to fight gentrification in Hulme

‘The more of us who stand against it, the stronger we are’: Students and residents come together to fight gentrification in Hulme

In January, Manchester city council approved a luxury student accommodation block in Hulme. Residents have been campaigning against this gentrification for years. I went to a community fundraiser in aid of the cause

A guide to my favourite walks in and around Manchester

A guide to my favourite walks in and around Manchester

From visiting your local park to exploring caves, escape the city and discover some of the best places to walk in and around Manchester

Platt Fields Market Garden: A glimpse of green amidst the gray

Platt Fields Market Garden: A glimpse of green amidst the gray

An exploration of Platt Fields Market Garden, the events they host and their benefits to the community.

Preview: Parklife Festival

Only a few weeks left now until what will most likely be the third-annual sold out Parklife Weekender.

Preview: Parklife 2012

Parklife returns to Platt Fields once more this summer with an exciting array of renowned acts and DJs.