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9th Feb

Exhibition of comic illustrations depicting underrepresented groups being held at the Lowry

An exhibition for comic illustrations depicting representations of marginalised people will be held at the Lowry. The exhibition, entitled Stories...

The Museum of Science and Industry exit door

9th Feb

| By Emma Mohammad

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'Wheels of government turn slowly': no word on when Science and Industry space hall will become hub for creatives

A planned creative hub on the site of the Science and Industry Museum space hall - and which is part of the government’s Levelling Up programme - is...

CBD, research, Saint hospital, Manchestser

9th Feb

| By Alimat Akanni

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Mum of new baby shares experience of participation in pioneering CBD treatment for brain injury

Three babies born at St Mary’s hospital were enrolled in a pioneering Cannabidiol (CBD) research as a potential treatment for newborns with...

Smartwatches and rings play a key role in new trail Image Rebecca Redican

9th Feb

| By Rebecca Redican

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Cancer patients in Greater Manchester test cutting-edge wearable technology to keep doctors in the loop

Health sensors which track vital signs are allowing doctors to assess the progress of their patients. The trail, called EMBRaCE, (Enhanced...

9th Feb

| By George Walden

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Teenage boy charged in connection with murder of 20-year-old Dylan Keenan

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Dylan Keenan. The teenage boy has been charged with murder and threatening a person with a...

9th Feb

| By Joseph O'Shea

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Electric cargo bikes come to Manchester with the hope to shift towards greener travel

eCargo bikes are predicetd to be the newest mode of green travel around Manchester. The bikes are electrically powered via a reachargable ...

Councillor Becky Chambers, Labour, Withington, Manchester, council meeting

9th Feb

| By Daisy Bradbury

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Councillors move to improve private renting conditions in Withington after heated debate

A move to improve private renting standards was passed unanimously at a Manchester city council meeting, despite heated disagreement among Withington...

9th Feb

| By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine

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Man found guilty of ‘callous’ murder after dousing mother in petrol and setting her alight

A son has been found guilty of the murder of his 63-year-old mother after starting a fire at their Gorton home last year. Mark See, 34,...

9th Feb

| By Alex Bradley

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£21m refurbishments approved for Manchester Velodrome will see it closed until August

Manchester Velodrome will undergo a £21m refit following approval from the council after concerns were raised about the facility's long-term future...