UK: North West England
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Meet the Phenomenal Women of North West England
Trumpet’s Phenomenal North West series aims to celebrate and bring to light all the positive achievements of folks in Northwest England. Ethnic minorities et al - not only will we highlight their achievements, we will also follow their stories from Read more
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Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Deputy President visits Manchester
Recently, the Manchester (UK) branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) hosted the NSE Deputy President - Engr. (Erelu) Margaret Oguntala, FNSE, FNSChE. Read more
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Nigerian Community Manchester event pictures from Mrs Esther Wright.
Manchester comes alive
Manchester came alive with different activities over the last few months. From the Festival in my neighbourhood sponsored by Manchester International Festival, to the Nigerian Independence celebration hosted by the Nigerian Community Manchester; the Read more
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Contactless payments launches on Manchester Metrolink
Metrolink passengers across Greater Manchester are set to benefit from a new and easy-to-use contactless payment system – transforming the way people pay for public transport. Read more
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Creative Design and Manufacturing (CDM): A charity breaking barriers
Creative Design and Manufacturing (C.D.M.) is a charity organisation where teaching or imparting knowledge and values to their students is the mainstay. It became a charity because her husband advised that teaching was a charitable thing to do. Read more
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New technology could end late buses
A recent trial carried out by Transport for Greater Manchester could see improved bus punctuality on some of the region’s busiest routes. The technology would quickly identify the vehicle to extend the green time as it approached lights Read more
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Mayor launches support scheme for youths
The Mayor of Greater Manchester - Andy Burnham, has launched Our Pass – a new card giving Greater Manchester’s 16 to 18-year-olds the freedom to travel, work and learn. Read more
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Chuck Gallery: Paving way for African Art and Arts for Africa
African art has progressed massively over the years and is now finding her pride of place on the World stage. One person responsible for such recognition and accolade is Chukwudi Onwudiwe who owns a private gallery in Manchester called Chuck Gallery. Read more
Manchester International Women's Day (IWD) seeks #balanceforbetter
In Manchester, the month of March was very busy for some organisations that marked this year's International Women's Day (IWD) in many different ways. This year’s event was themed #balanceforbetter. Read more
30 May 2019
13:57
Pictures: Timothy Phiri
Keeping South Sudan’s culture, history and tradition alive
An interesting evening of nostalgia was held at the Chuck Gallery by the organisers of the Manchester Sudanese Tree Development Community. One immediately sensed the immense feeling of pride and joy from founder Mr. Daniel Yupet who gave a talk on Read more
29 May 2019
14:49
Blue Rinse - Fashionably saving the environment
Manchester's Northern Quarter is a Mecca for vintage clothing and it easily draws you in by being so hip. A treasure trove and an Aladdin's cave of hard to find gems in a metropolis otherwise full of big High Street stores. Fashion finds that Read more
15 Feb 2019
20:46
Joint Enterprise and Gang Matrix laws condemned
Manchester-based community peace activist – Dr Erinma Bell MBE has called for the eradication of Joint Enterprise and Gang Matrix laws, and the removal at the earliest opportunity, of the names of those innocently involved by affiliation. Read more
23 Jan 2019
16:35
Manchester’s Africa Week focuses on Diaspora investment
Manchester played host to the British African Business Alliance (BABA) in celebration of Africa Week, hosted by FieldFisher Solicitors. Manchester was a well-chosen destination being that the city has established historic trade links with Africa. Read more
18 Oct 2018
18:33
15 bag accolades at GAB Awards Manchester
The Manchester edition of the 19th Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards took place recently with fifteen distinguished Africans and Friend of Africa picking up accolades. Read more
29 Jan 2018
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Nigeria Community Manchester celebrates Independence
The Nigeria Community Manchester celebrates Nigeria's 57th Independence Anniversary with an event at Nigeria House Manchester (a.k.a. Appleby House) on Saturday 14 October 2017. Read more
11 Oct 2017
16:53
Photos: 9 Point Media
Army woos Manchester community
The British Army personnel present at the mightily impressive Monastery building in Manchester, and delivering a presentation to the wider community, debunked the many myths people perpetuate the Army. Read more
4 Sep 2018
14:03
Discussing Modern Slavery in Manchester
Movie producer - Roseline Sanni Ajose was in Manchester recently to screen her movie: In A Strange Land. The movie explicitly follows the plight of a young girl tricked into believing there is a better life waiting for her in Europe, only to end up Read more
12 Aug 2018
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Tolly Boy spreads the joy to Manchester
The Spread the Joy with Tolly Boy campaign has received a fantastic response, with a great voting response from community groups across the UK. Read more
31 Jul 2018
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Titus Agbara: Making a mark on Manchester's art scene
It was by chance that artist Titus Agbara captured my attention. An article about him in Signature magazine which my husband read and then brought home, led to an investigation before subsequently contacting him to secure this interview. Read more
9 Jul 2018
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