Manchester’s prisoners reveal what life is like behind bars during a pandemic During the first lockdown, prisoners at HMP Manchester were offered the opportunity to write down their thoughts and feelings as part of a creative writing competition - and have their work judged by published authors. The results provide real insight into the minds inmates in COVID. Written by The Manc
Manchester City Council shuts down 28 shops flouting lockdown rules Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Police served prohibition notices to 28 retailers this week for failing to adhere to... Written by The Manc
Booze, streakers and speakers: The Strangeways Riots was Madchester in the sky Tom Blackout/Unsplash Manchester, April 1990. The 'Madchester' movement is in full bloom. Throbbing speakers pump high decibels through thick plumes... Written by The Manc
Remembering the infamous Strangeways Prison riots 30 years on Sky News Thirty years ago this week, a handful of inmates remained perched on the roof of Strangeways Prison. Manchester's... Written by The Manc
Manchester student starts ‘side hustle’ selling houseplants to help improve peoples’ mental health Written by Emily Sergeant
Charles White: How the Royal Infirmary’s founder became the guardian of The Manchester Mummy Written by The Manc
This Chorlton lad has been helping feed the most vulnerable in his community Written by Emily Sergeant