“How do you spell condolences?” It’s the morning of the 23 May 2017. Last night a bomb went off in Manchester Arena. When I’d fallen asleep, there were conflicting rumours about what had happened. It still seemed possible that the ‘bang’ was a burst balloon or a faulty speaker. This morning I’m on the other […]
Why did the mainstream media ignore the UK’s biggest anti-fracking rally?
The United Against Fracking Rally (UAFR) took place in Manchester on 12th November. It was the biggest anti-fracking protest held in the UK so far. The UAFR was organised by Frack Free Lancashire, in conjunction with Frack Free Greater Manchester and Frack Free Ryedale, after the first operation to drill for shale gas for five […]
Manchester community organiser, Dianne Ngoza, detained and threatened with illegal deportation
The Home Office is making an unlawful attempt to remove community organiser and nurse Dianne Ngoza from the UK to Zambia this Wednesday 30th November. Dianne has lived in the UK for 14 years. The Home Office refused Dianne’s leave to remain, claiming that she would have no problem integrating into Zambian society if […]
First Draft: Crush – The Meteor talks to First Draft founder, Abi Hynes
First Draft is a bi-monthly cabaret night in Manchester, normally based at the Castle Hotel on Oldham Street. The night revolves around a chosen theme and performers are given the freedom to interpret it however they want. The only condition is that they perform something entirely new. At last Monday’s event, the variety of performers […]
The Meteor talks to Mancunian stand-up comedian Thom Bee
This is the first in a series of interviews with local performers and artists in Manchester. If you are interested in being featured or know somebody whose work you think should be highlighted, then get in touch with us by emailing editor@themeteor.org ———- The Meteor spoke to stand-up comedian Thom Bee at First Draft: […]