Nearly 40 years after Viraj Mendis sought sanctuary in Hulme’s Church of the Ascension, his story was retold in the very place where it began. The launch of the BBC’s new podcast saw an evening of deep reflection on his extraordinary act of resistance, and the continuing struggle for justice faced by asylum seekers today.

The University extended support for students from countries with “conflict and upheaval”, however, students are unhappy with its messaging

Moeen Ali and Jack Leach both grabbed four wickets in a close finish to the series.

A maiden Test five-wicket haul for Jack Leach gave England their first Test series win in Sri Lanka since 2001

Johnny Bairstow and Jason Roy fell early on in the start of the Autumn tour