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25/11/2024

Today, 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking the beginning of UN Women’s 16 days of activism, with this year’s theme being “Every 10 Minutes, a woman is killed. . UNiTE to End Violence against Women”.

From 25 November to 10 December, The Meteor will be publishing stories connected to the 16 days of activism, reporting from a Greater Manchester perspective.

Everyone has a role to play in ending gender based violence - changing attitudes and behaviours, systems, policies, and processes that allow GBV to thrive. We hope that our stories inspire you to take action, and take a stand.

Today, 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking the beginning of UN Women’s 16 days of activism, with this year’s theme being “Every 10 Minutes, a woman is killed. . UNiTE to End Violence against Women”.

22/11/2024

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20/11/2024

Jim works for Caring and Sharing Rochdale, a community organisation which exists to support and empower vulnerable people of diverse ethnicities in Rochdale and surrounding areas. We first met Jim at Rochdale’s 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration event, hosted by Caring and Sharing Rochdale.

This conversation forms part of our generative inquiry into Greater Manchester’s shared heritage.

Jim works for Caring and Sharing Rochdale, a community organisation which exists to support and empower vulnerable people of diverse ethnicities in Rochdale and surrounding areas. We first met Jim at Rochdale’s 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration event, hosted by Caring and Sharing Rochdale...

18/11/2024

On Saturday 16 November, hundreds marched in Manchester city centre to mark the global day for climate justice – joining forces with Palestine activists under the banner ‘No Climate Justice without Palestine's Liberation’.

Read the full article here:

On Saturday 16 November, hundreds marched in Manchester city centre to mark the global day for climate justice – joining forces with Palestine activists under the banner ‘No Climate Justice without Palestine's Liberation’.

03/11/2024

Have a story, or want to write for us?

We're having a stories meeting tomorrow, November 4th, 6pm at the Crown & Kettle, M4 5FE.

DM us if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing you!

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09/07/2024

Good news from Oldham!

The Oldham Coliseum gets a repreieve after a campaign led by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh.

26/06/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK35fu8xKCE&ab_channel=Channel4News

The word crisis implies a temporary emergency that can be fixed and will some day pass. With millions of people struggling to cope with soaring fuel and food...

14/06/2024

recently ventured to Blackstone Edge, the setting for an immersive experience that adds new meaning to this iconic landscape, from Rochdale based .breakingbarriers

Read the article at the link in bio, and make sure you get up there to experience it for yourself!

06/06/2024

No news is bad news

Big Tech greed and corporate takeovers are strangling local news, and the independent/local/community news providers that bring you the news you need are struggling to keep the lights on. The Meteor is run by the community, for the community, and we need your help.

Choose local news. Don’t lose local news.

20/05/2024

Do you care about Julian Assange? If governments can prosecute journalists for revealing their crimes, what future is there for our craft? Let us know in the comments.

A British court has granted Julian Assange leave to mount a fresh appeal against his extradition to the US on charges of leaking military secrets. He will al...

03/05/2024

This world press freedom day we remember all the journalists who have struggled and died trying to tell stories that the world needs to hear. We especially highlight the journalists in Gaza, who are bravely shining a light on atrocities for the whole world to see.

28/04/2024

Increasing productivity is a massive part of Manchester's economic plan - should it be?

What problems are we actually trying to solve?

"They are a class of very wealthy people – who are getting richer very rapidly – turning round to you and saying "You guys are just not productive enough.""U...

26/04/2024

Check out the link in our bio to find out where you need to go to vote. Don't forget your ID on the day!

We'll also link our election coverage on this article as we go.

22/04/2024

Manchester is owed a Universal Basic Income.

Agree? Let us know in the comments.

And read our latest article at the link in bio.

11/04/2024

Book Review on Isaac Rose's The Rentier City: Manchester and the Making of the Neoliberal Metropolis is at link in bio.

Also, check out the online public meeting of tonight to discuss the book.