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Arrest in hit-and-run death case
A man is arrested in Oldham in connection with the death of a teenager in a hit-and-run crash in Huddersfield in 2007.
'Disappointing' response to plans
A vision for the redevelopment of Manchester's Civic Quarter receives six responses during a consultation.
Partridge movie decision due
Middleton-born Steve Coogan expects a decision this month on a big screen outing for his comic creation Alan Partidge.
Bolton's Cahill has blood clot
England hopeful Gary Cahill is in danger of missing the rest of the season because of a blood clot in his arm.
Bogus officers attack elderly man
A 73-year-old man is attacked with a 2ft truncheon after opening his door to bogus police officers.
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Strictly Wheelchair Dancing on a roll
A ballroom and Latin dancing class for wheelchair users and their able-bodied friends and relatives is being launched in Manchester this month and hopes to capture interest created by a new BBC show.
Wythenshawe Wide Web training for small businesses
Small businesses in Wythenshawe are about to be helped to raise their profile on the internet thanks to a series of free workshops at the Forum Library, starting this week.
New East Manchester appoints new Chairman
Simon Bate, Director at Ask Developments, has been appointed chairman of urban regeneration company, New East Manchester (NEM) replacing Robert Hough who held the position for seven years.
Free legal advice available in east Manchester
East Manchester residents can now benefit from free legal advice.
Manchester City Council secures conviction for Benefit Fraud
Nicola Finch (31) of Grangemill Walk Moston, was convicted on 5 February 2010 of dishonestly obtaining income support, housing benefit and council tax benefit amounting to £32,214.00.
Manchester is aiming to lead the way with services for children with autism
Manchester is aiming to become a centre of excellence for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with the creation of a purpose built school and training centre.
Story telling con-man gets five year ASBO
A 31 year old man who conned passengers into giving him money with a series of hard luck stories has been given a five year ASBO.
North Manchester school on stilts prepares to open
An innovative eco-friendly school built on stilts, is celebrating the completion of building work next week with a time capsule burial.
Vehicle checks recover hundreds of pounds in fines
Manchester City Council has recovered more than £750 in unpaid fines following a day of action in Baguley.
100 people get jobs through employment initiative
A scheme to get unemployed east Manchester residents into work has so far helped secure 100 people with jobs in the construction industry and offer training to over three hundred local people.
Bags of romance at Valentine’s Market
For anyone stuck for gift ideas that won’t break the bank this Valentine's Day, the Valentine's Market in Piccadilly Gardens on 12 and 13 February is the place to be.
No increase in council tax in Manchester
Manchester City Council is freezing council tax this year to give a helping hand to residents as the UK moves out of recession.
New planning powers will benefit neighbourhoods
Manchester City Council is welcoming the prospect of new powers to control the spread of shared rented homes across the city and moves to prevent the worst private landlords from letting homes.
Joint patrols team up with residents to tackle burglary
Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Police are teaming up to make life harder for criminals targeting parts of Longsight.
Pedlars Bill closer to becoming law
A Bill aimed at clearing illegal traders off Manchester’s streets has moved one step closer to becoming law after clearing its third reading in the House Of Commons.

Manchester Business School

Now you can receive the latest MBS news via Twitter
MBS is now on Twitter, where you can keep up-to-date on our latest news and events, receive info on things we think you'll be interested in, and maybe find out some things you always wanted to know about MBS but were afraid to ask.
Financial Times Ranking 2010

Manchester Business School remains well-placed in the Financial Times' ranking of the world's leading business schools.
Appreciating women's leadership: free workshop for female leaders
A half day appreciative inquiry workshop to reflect on and celebrate your leadership journey, and help you to discover your authentic leadership style.
The entrepreneur as a DJ of resources?
Is entrepreneurship ideologically over-sold? Alf Rehn thinks so and argues that we can establish a better understanding of this activity by viewing the entrepreneur as a DJ of resources.
ITMB Teachers' Information Session & Employer Showcase Event at Manchester Business School

Students on the BSc Information Technology for Business (ITMB) course presented to representatives from a variety of different organisations, including the BBC, IBM and BT, getting invaluable feedback from seasoned professionals and potential employers.
Manchester established as International Sporting Knowledge Capital City

The World Academy of Sport has brought together International sporting dignitaries to serve on its International Advisory Board (IAB) launched in Manchester today.
Teddy Chester Lecture 2009: Corporate Failure in the NHS

Dr Neil Goodwin CBE, Visiting Professor of Leadership Studies, discusses recent NHS corporate and private sector failures in order to draw out the lessons and learning, especially important in light of the greater pressures on public services resulting from the economic downturn.
Prof Ruth Boaden leads implementation team in £20m health research collaboration

A collaboration between NHS acute, primary care and mental health trusts in Greater Manchester and The University of Manchester will receive £20 million in funding. Professor Ruth Boaden will lead on the implementation of the research collaboration.
Crafty use of the digital economy
Professor Peter Kawalek explores ways in which the old craft industries can develop new markets.
MBS high flyer questions Gordon Brown

Alexandria Furness, who recently graduated from MBS' High Flyers programme, got the chance to question Gordon Brown at a live Youth Question Time, organised by Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Key 103.
Manchester Business School sets the financial risk agenda
Manchester Business School has secured a 3.7 million Euro grant from the EU to bring together for the first time the world’s leading financial risk experts and practitioners.
British Psychological Society honours Manchester Business School's Professor Lyn Davidson
The British Psychological Society's (BPS) Award for Promoting Opportunity of Equality has been presented to Professor Lyn Davidson, work psychology expert at Manchester Business School.
Lessons to be learnt from the US healthcare system?
Can the UK learn anything from US healthcare, a system described as having ‘islands of excellence in a sea of misery’. Prof Naomi Chambers discusses.
Retro ruralism: return of the good life

Jim Rothnie, Business Development Director at McCann Manchester looks at one of 2009's more interesting trends - the return to all things rural, retro and home-made, and its impact in the media.
Original thinkers Gladwell and Goleman speak in Manchester
Management thinkers and best selling authors, Daniel Goleman and Malcolm Gladwell, challenged an audience of 500 senior executives in Manchester to think beyond their traditional perceptions of leadership and success.
Transforming Management, a new online publication, launches
Transforming Management, the new online publication, launches today, bringing together some of the world's most influential strategists, practitioners and policy-makers.
Forbes ranks Manchester MBA world 5th

Manchester Business School's MBA programme is ranked fifth in the world, based on return on investment, by the respected business title Forbes.
Dr Ozcan Saritas appointed editor of Foresight journal
Dr Ozcan Saritas, a Research Fellow at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, has been appointed the new editor of the prestigious Foresight journal. His research focuses on long-term policy and strategy-making with particular emphasis upon Foresight methodologies and their implementation.
New studentship for performance improvement and sustainability in organisations

The successful applicant will look at how, in the current economic recession, it is paramount for organisations to measure and assess performance systematically and improve efficiency and productivity, in order to survive the economic downturn and move on to plan for future growth and development.
Leadership and the Tour de France
Professor Tudor Rickards discusses the dynamics of the peloton.

Manchester United

Beckham makes Man Utd goal pledge
AC Milan's David Beckham vows not to celebrate if he scores against Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Ferguson backs captain Ferdinand
Sir Alex Ferguson said he is "proud" that Rio Ferdinand follows in a long line of Manchester United players to become England captain.
Move down to Hodgson - Smalling
Fulham defender Chris Smalling says he has manager Roy Hodgson to thank for his dream move to Manchester United.
Rooneys face £4.3m legal action
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, his wife Coleen and their agent are sued for £4.3m by a sports management firm.
Bury bag Man Utd's Hewson on loan
Bury sign 21-year-old Manchester United midfielder Sam Hewson on loan for the rest of the season.
Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd
Manchester United outclass Arsenal at the Emirates to maintain the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea
Man Utd fans considering takeover
Football financier Keith Harris is approached by investors to broker a takeover of Manchester United.

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News: Met Police case in the newspapers
Business: Toyota makes mass recall of Prius
Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars in Japan because of braking problems, in the latest blow to the world's largest carmaker.
Front Page News: Toyota makes mass recall of Prius
Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars in Japan because of braking problems, in the latest blow to the world's largest carmaker.
Front Page News: Chinese quake activist sentenced
An activist who questioned why so many people died in a huge earthquake in China last year is jailed five years for subversion.

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Ashford based Nextescape.co.uk ceases trading - Ashford-based travel agency Nextescape.co.uk has ceased trading today. [Travel Weekly]
Property surges as house prices soar 8.6%

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Microsoft to issue browser patch - Microsoft will soon release a patch for a hole in Internet Explorer that is thought to have been exploited by Chinese hackers. [Main News]
UK being turned into nation of part-timers

UK being turned into nation of part-timers - More than one million workers unable to find a full-time job are being forced to work part-time, official figures reveal

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Property prices to rebound on low rates

Property prices to rebound on low rates - House prices could rebound to their previous peaks as soon as next year thanks to ultra-low interest rates

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Father who attacked intruder freed

Father who attacked intruder freed - A businessman jailed for causing a permanent brain injury to an intruder who attacked him and his family is freed by the Court of Appeal. [Main News]
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Billy Bragg leads income tax protest against bankers' bonuses on Facebook - Folk singer Billy Bragg has written to Chancellor Alistair Darling to say he will withhold his income tax unless bonus payments to bankers at the Royal
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Cadbury back Kraft bid

Cadbury likely to back Kraft bid - Talks have been taking place that could result in Birmingham-based Cadbury agreeing a takeover offer from US giant Kraft. [Main News]
US starts aid airdrops into Haiti (This should have happened earlier?)

US starts aid airdrops into Haiti - The US military begins airdrops of food and water into Haiti, as aid efforts gather pace a week after the devastating earthquake. [Main News]
Inquiry call over 'wildlife loss'

Inquiry call over 'wildlife loss' - A bird protection charity claims the assembly government has failed to prevent the decline of Welsh wildlife. [Main News]
Blondes 'have an aggressive edge'

Blondes 'have an aggressive edge' - Blonde-haired women are more aggressive and determined than redheads and brunettes, say scientists. [Health]
UK ranked just 26th for broadband speeds

UK ranked just 26th for broadband speeds - Britain is lagging behind the global competition when it comes to broadband speeds and penetration, according to a new survey. [Net]
Cold weather payments: How to apply

Cold weather payments: How to apply - If you're on a low income, a cold weather payment may be available to help you for each week of very cold weather in your area

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How the big banks rigged the market

How the big banks rigged the market - Taxes and fees on the banks are only a start, writes Philip Stephens. The next step must be to tackle the oligopolies which gave rise to their fat profits [Financial Times]
Unemployment rate to hit 2.5 million

Unemployment rate to hit 2.5 million - The unemployment rate is set to hit the 8% mark for the first time since John Major was in power, official data is expected to show this week

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How will your area fare in the recovery?

How will your area fare in the recovery? - Britain faces an uneven recovery from the recession, with some towns and cities in the north set to struggle for longer than those in the south

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