Jewish Law: Everything Is Kosher. | Inside the World of an Orthodox Jewish Community

May 5, 2023 | This eye-opening documentary series was filmed with remarkable access to the hidden world of one Orthodox community in Manchester, UK.

How do people live their everyday lives with so many traditional rules?

This film focuses on the rules for kosher food. Why are there two sinks and two fridges in all Jewish kitchens? What makes food kosher? What is involved in Kosher slaughter?

We are given unique access to the work of a team of Kosher slaughterers. They believe that this is an instant and humane method of killing animals for food.

“This fascinating documentary series accesses a world seldom seen on television”

Crowbar Attacks Spark Safety Fears in Manchester’s Gay Village

THE GUARDIAN: City’s businesses and LGBTQ+ community appeal to police for more help after rise in hate crimes

Safety fears are rising in Manchester’s gay village after a shop’s windows were smashed with a crowbar for the third time in six weeks in what the owner has called a “premeditated, targeted hate crime”.

Businesses and LGBTQ+ people on Canal Street and the surrounding neighbourhood have spoken about experiencing an increase in abuse and crime, and have appealed for more police help.

Greater Manchester police (GMP) are trying to identify two masked people on motorbikes responsible for vandalising CloneZone, an adult shop on Sackville Street, on Monday. » | Robyn Vinter North of England correspondent | Friday, April 28, 2023

Strictly Kosher | Jewish Culture Documentary – Real Stories

The Jewish community in Manchester is a kaleidoscope of tradition, religion and extravagance. This documentary film opens a window into their lives and shows a wide variety of ritual and celebrations.

Manchester Tragedy: Understanding The Big Picture

Yesterday's tragedy at a Manchester, UK pop concert reminds us again that terrorism is alive and well. ISIS claimed responsibility and governments will respond. But will their response make future attacks more or less likely? Looking at the larger war in today's Liberty Report.

Manchester Attack: What Response after Latest Act of Terror? (Parts 1 & 2)

Manchester Terror Attack: World Leaders React to Bombing

Manchester Terror Attack: Police Begin to Reveal Details of Those Killed in Attack

Why Did the Manchester Suicide Bomber Target Children?

May. 23, 2017 - 9:19 - Dr. James Mitchell gives his take on the attack

Manchester Terror Attack: Immense Sadness as Manchester Wakes Up This Morning

Manchester Terror Attack: President Macron Signs Book of Condolences at UK Embassy

Manchester Terror Attack: ISIS Claims Bombing, Saying "Many Explosive Devices Were Put In Place"

Manchester Terror Attack: Australia PM Malcolm Turnbull Reaction

Manchester Terror Attack: France's Interior Minister Delivers Statement

Manchester Terror Attack: PM May Delivers Statement after COBRA Meeting

Trump Condemns 'Evil Losers' behind Manchester Attack

During a press conference with the Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, the US president offered his condolences to those affected by the Manchester attack and called those responsible ‘evil losers’. He added that the United States stood in ‘absolute solidarity’ with the people of the United Kingdom | * ‘We stand in solidarity’ – Trump leads global reaction to Manchester attack

Read the Guardian article here

#TakeBackMCR March against "Everything Tories Stand For"

Tens of thousands marched on the Tory Conference in Manchester against "pretty much everything the Tories stand for" from austerity to Syria bombings to the Trade Union Bill.

Greater Manchester Police Officer Sacked over 'Offensive and Racist' Comments about Muslims on Facebook

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: GMP panel hears how colleague was 'disgusted' by rant, on Daily Mail story, which is ruled to have breached force's professional standards

A police officer who posted ‘offensive and racist’ comments about Muslims on Facebook has been dismissed from Greater Manchester Police force.

During only the second hearing of its kind ever to be heard in public, the officer admitted gross misconduct by breaching professional standards for equality and diversity and discreditable conduct.

A panel chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Ian Wiggett heard how an officer, who remained anonymous throughout the hearing, had posted Facebook comments which had ‘disgusted’ a colleague.

Officer A made a comment below a Daily Mail article about the number of Muslim and Christian children in Birmingham.

He said: “That’s because we have allowed them to settle into their own communities and they have no desire to mix, they would rather take over areas and breed like rabbits.

"If you look at the way they take over certain areas it’s not unlike what the Germans did in Europe, they get a stronghold and then go for broke. We have already had 2 Muslim-related beheadings in this country in a year.”

The comment has since been deleted. » | Beth Abbit | Friday, June 05, 2015

Report Says Child Sexual Exploitation ‘Normal in Parts of Greater Manchester’

THE GUARDIAN: Study by Ann Coffey MP calls for recognition of ‘real and ongoing problem’ of abuse as a priority public health issue

Sexual exploitation of vulnerable children has become the social norm in some parts of Greater Manchester, fuelled by explicit music videos and quasi-pornographic selfies, an MP has warned.

The systematic grooming of boys and girls remains a “real and ongoing problem”, a year after Greater Manchester police (GMP) was forced to admit it had failed abuse victims in Rochdale, said Ann Coffey, a former social worker who is now the Labour MP for Stockport. “My observations will make painful reading for those who hoped that Rochdale was an isolated case,” she writes in a significant report.

She said Britain needed a big change in attitudes towards child sexual exploitation similar to how perceptions of gay rights have changed over recent decades. She believes such exploitation should be declared a priority public health issue, like smoking, obesity, alcohol and drug use, so that a more strategic approach can be developed. » | Helen Pidd, northern editor | Thursday, October 30, 2014

HT: Robert Spencer @ Jihad Watch »

Lee Rigby: Military Funeral for Killed Soldier

BBC: The prime minister and thousands of mourners have attended the military funeral of Fusilier Lee Rigby at Bury Parish Church in Greater Manchester.

The 25-year-old soldier, from Middleton, was killed in Woolwich, south-east London, in May.

His commanding officer Lt Col Jim Taylor said in a eulogy that he had been "a true regimental character".

After the service, his body was taken for a private burial at Middleton Cemetery along roads lined by mourners.

The soldier's family, who were greeted by applause as they arrived with his son wearing a T-shirt showing the words 'My Daddy My Hero', have thanked people "across the world" for their "overwhelming support".

Fusilier Rigby's wife Rebecca said: "There are so many kind and generous people out there.

"It's just horrible that it takes something such as this to make you see how many good people there are." (+ video) » | Friday, July 12, 2013

Memorial for a Hero: Monument to Be Built in Tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby in His Home Town

MAIL ONLINE: 'Lasting tribute' to be erected in Middleton, Greater Manchester / Drummer Rigby, 25, was stabbed to death outside Woolwich barracks in May / Funeral to take place next Friday in Bury with guard of honour

A permanent memorial is to be built in tribute to murdered soldier Drummer Lee Rigby in his home town.

Plans are being drawn up for a 'lasting tribute' to the 25-year-old who was from Middleton in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Drummer Rigby was stabbed to death outside Woolwich barracks in south east London in May.

Rochdale Council leader Colin Lambert said: 'We are planning, along with his family, to provide a lasting tribute to Lee which is befitting to his memory and bravery.'

It is not known at this stage exactly where or what form the memorial will take, but reports suggest it may be located in a local park.

Michael Adebolajo, 28, and Michael Adebowale, 22, have been charged with Drummer Rigby's murder and are due to stand trial at the Old Bailey on November 18. » | Steve Robson | Saturday, July 06, 2013