I am really proud of the work we’ve done in reporting on the different communities of Greater Manchester. This is their paper too.
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Gorton and Denton MP, Hannah Spencer is also here to take in the celebrations at Platt Fields Park. She’s been spotted a few times with people asking for pics.
“It’s really nice, it’s lovely just to come and see people coming together,” she told me.
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Prayer is supposed to start in two minutes but hundreds are still making their way in.
“Hurry up. Walk a bit faster, please.” Is a message from a speaker.
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Today marks ten years of Eid in the Park, making it even more of an occasion. As worshippers arrive, a speaker made sure to mention how much it costs to put on an event like this and asked for support.
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A few minutes ago, I spotted a dog walker complaining to organisers. I am told he had issues with the noise. He was eventually ushered away by police.
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WATCH: summary of my afternoon in Platt Bridge, as you can imagine cost of living was the number one complaint from a lot of people. Spoke to a lot of former Labour voters who say the party isn't for them anymore
Three men lost their lives on Monday protecting their community.
Amin Abdullah, the security guard and father of 8, stood in front of the gunmen so 140 children could hide.
Mansour Kaziha, a pillar of the mosque for nearly 40 years, called 911.
Nader Awad ran toward the danger to draw the shooters away.
They were fathers, husbands, pillars of their mosque. They chose others over themselves.
Our hearts are with their families and the entire Muslim community of San Diego.
Islamophobia kills. This is not a debate. It’s reality.
🤍 Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rājiʿūn
A big loss for the Caribbean community of Manchester this week.
Honoured to have spoken to Mr Herbert’s family for this tribute.
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I’m looking to speak to followers of United’s academy who attend youth games but couldn’t get a ticket for the FA Youth Cup final.
My DMs are open if you could please get in touch #mufc
The Sergeant at Arms blocks Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson from entering the committee room as Republicans vote to eliminate the state’s only Black-majority district.
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