Any aspiring Pinocchio need look no further than the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for his calling. It was announced this week that the cash-strapped force spent over £100,000 on story-telling. According to the Tameside Advertiser, as part of a training session GMP chiefs hired consultants who encouraged senior officers to share tales of successful operations […]
A 22 year old man has been arrested by police investigating vandalism of Muslim graves in south Manchester. He was held by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage and has been bailed until 11 March 2010 pending further inquiries. As reported by MULE last year a spate of three separate incidents […]
With £1 million of high speed internet access coming to Manchester courtesy of the North West Regional Development Agency, where would you put it to do the most good? Ardwick, Rusholme, Longsight or Moss Side maybe? The answer might surprise you…
This February will see the launch of ‘Adopt-a-Resident’ at Hasty Lane, an event forming part of the campaign protesting against the expansion of Manchester Airport. Hasty Lane, home to historic cottages and surrounded by acres of open ground and important ecological habitats, is under threat due to the plans and its residents are facing forced […]
Pavel Büchler has been announced winner of the 2009 Northern Art Prize. The Prague-born artist, now based in Manchester, took the £16,500 prize for his installation “Eclipse”, currently on display at Leeds City Art Gallery alongside the work of the other nominees.
Last year far right group the English Defence League (EDL) whipped up anti-Muslim sentiment across Britain by holding a number of high profile demonstrations against what they see as the creeping Islamification of British society. Last weekend saw their first march of 2010. MULE sent reporter Tim Hunt to his native Stoke-on-Trent to witness events.
Throughout the third annual Re:Play Season, new local writing which has already been premiered in non-traditional venues will be revived for another showing at The Library Theatre, bringing the work to new audiences. Spotlighting the best talent from festivals including 24:7, Re:Play is designed to encourage emerging local talents.
