Mancunian Matters

30/01/2025

Have you ever heard of equine facilitated learning?

This therapy uses interactions and exercises with horses to help young neurodivergent people develop emotional and communication skills, improving mental health and wellbeing.

We spoke to Sarah Birrane who set up Empowering Equine in 2019, a company which specialises in this alternative education provision.

Check out more here: https://schoolofjournalism.shorthandstories.com/empowering-equine/index.html

06/01/2025

On Saturday a 5k charity fun run was held at Manchester Regional Arena to raise funds for the Sarah Harding breast cancer appeal.

The Christie Charity run was led by Sarah’s consultant Dr Sacha Howell, who looked after her during her treatment at The Christie hospital.

The Girls Aloud singer, model and actress, Sarah Harding died in September 2021 age 39, following a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Her memory continues to inspire ground-breaking work in breast cancer research.

Find out more about the charity run below:

06/11/2024

'Raise your hand if you love Stormy Daniels...'

Stormy Daniels has gone viral after asking an awkward question to Boris Johnson during Channel 4’s live election coverage. The

06/11/2024

Podcaster backed Trump for president...

Donald Trump’s victory speech saw podcaster Joe Rogan hailed for his impact during the election campaign. Rogan – a hugely-popular

06/11/2024

"I look forward to working with you in the years ahead."

The Prime Minister has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his “historic election victory”. Keir Starmer is among world leaders who

05/07/2024

George Galloway has lost his seat in Rochdale

George Galloway, leader of the Worker’s Party, has been turfed out by Labour candidate Paul Waugh. Galloway won the party’s

04/07/2024

We have reporters stationed around Greater Manchester for the

With Labour projected to win 410 seats, it’s set to be an eventful night

04/07/2024

We've launched our live blog! It'll have all the latest as the polls close and results come in - all through the night.

Follow along at the link below 🗳️👇

Join Mancunian Matters’ team of reporters around Greater Manchester as the country elects its new MPs. Feature image: a polling

04/07/2024

We'll be covering the throughout the night!

First time doing an election all-nighter? Here's our guide to how the night will play out

If you’re staying up tonight to see the election results come in, or plan to catch up on sleep before waking up at some ungodly hour and enjoying the reactions tomorrow, then use this guide to give you a picture of how the night pan out. The first time to be aware of is 10pm today (Thursday 4th) -...

01/03/2024

George Galloway has won the Rochdale by-election.

George Galloway has won the by-election with a majority of 5,697. Mr Galloway celebrated the victory with a speech on-stage.

01/03/2024

George Galloway is the new MP for Rochdale, having secured over 12,000 votes - 40 percent of all votes cast.

01/03/2024

David Tully has emerged as something of a dark horse in the Rochdale by-election, but who is he?

Who is David Tully? The independent candidate has done surprisingly well in Rochdale. Reports from the count say he could