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Conrad Bower

Co-editor and co-founder of The Meteor. Conrad came to journalism following his move to Manchester after a period working in scientific research in Scotland.Working as a freelance journalist/writer since then he has concentrated on reporting on issues around social justice, the environment and human rights. A staunch advocate for the scientific method and rational debate for understanding the world - he believes only greater public understanding and engagement in the problems that face us all can produce progressive societies, from the local to the global, that can combat the multiple crises we face.

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Legislative theatre: enhancing and diversifying democracy, with a smile

By Conrad Bower | March 12, 2022Features

Legislative theatre is flipping the power dynamics between the homeless and policy makers in GM, creating new workable policies drafted by people with experience of homelessness and tailored to their needs.

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‘Mariupol is like Manchester’- says Ukrainian MP, as Russian bombing of civilians continues

By Conrad Bower | March 10, 2022News

Ukrainian MP Dmytro Gurin says the city of Mariupol is under a “medieval siege” that is “not war any more, it’s just killing innocent people… just try to imagine all of this in Manchester.”

Can a GM Land Commission create a more equitable and sustainable development agenda?

By Conrad Bower | February 12, 2022Features

Andy Burnham promised a Greater Manchester Land Commission in his manifesto. We talk to Neil McInroy, chair of the Liverpool Land Commission, to see what the process can offer GM, and report the latest developments on Burnham’s promise.

Greater Manchester woman amongst 19 people in court today for Insulate Britain protests

By Conrad Bower | February 1, 2022News

Insulate Britain activists are in court today. They face conviction and possible imprisonment for their direct action protests aimed at spurring the government into action to combat climate change.

Over 300 homeless people at train stations helped by pioneering partnership

By Conrad Bower | January 27, 2022News

Partnership by Shelter and Network Rail to help rough sleepers at stations in Manchester and Birmingham, has helped many to secure accommodation alongside accessing medical help and opening bank accounts.

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Would you like to see a statue of John Cooper Clarke on Bury New Road?

By Conrad Bower | January 20, 2022Culture

The Bury New Road heritage project aims to highlight the hidden away cultural gems the area has to offer.

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Revealed: Temporary accommodation going through the roof in Greater Manchester

By Conrad Bower | January 15, 2022Features

Official figures show the number of homeless households living in temporary accommodation is rocketing across Greater Manchester, with Manchester showing the biggest rise of all.

Manchester Museum

‘What the bloody hell are museums for?’ Manchester Museum launches ‘Local Matters’ in Ardwick to help reimagine their role

By Conrad Bower | December 24, 2021Features

Manchester Museum is reimagining their role in society with the launch of a research project investigating inequality in Ardwick, undertaken by Museum staff, and the co-curation of a South Asia gallery reflecting the experiences of the diaspora in Greater Manchester.

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Survey respondents overwhelmingly oppose plans to develop Hough End Fields

By Conrad Bower | December 17, 2021News

The majority of people living near and using Hough End Fields, who took part in a survey, oppose the planned development of the park.

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Students create ‘Poetic Declaration of Human Rights’ for Greater Manchester

By Conrad Bower | December 14, 2021News

School children across Greater Manchester inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have created a collection of poetry based on each of the Articles within it.

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