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In 2021, Sohayb Farag left Qatar due to the life-threatening risks he faced as a journalist.
Two years later, he is living in a tent in Trafford with nothing but a sleeping bag, some clothes, a pair of trainers and his official press card. He uses cafes with charging points to keep his phone and laptop running, but struggles to find places to wash and keep his clothes clean, often having to rely on friends.
The former Al Jazeera journalist had his last asylum application approved - but he still has nowhere to live and has been told he doesn’t have ‘a priority need for accommodation’. He has been sleeping rough since October 19.
Speaking to reporter Paul Britton from a tent pitched beneath a tree at a park in Sale, Sohayb says life on the streets is ‘scary’ and ‘not safe’. “In the night, anything can happen. I slept near to Fallowfield Park one week and I was shouted at by people who were smoking drugs. Sometimes I cannot sleep because it is so cold at night,” he says.
When he arrived at Manchester Airport in 2021 he was placed in a hotel in Stockport, then Liverpool and was finally accommodated with other asylum seekers in Sale.
His asylum was granted on August 31 and he secured leave to remain in the UK, but it meant leaving the house and he was advised to contact Trafford Council. On his eviction day he was told he had ‘no priority status’ and the authority was unable to assist him. “This news came on the same day I was actually evicted, leaving me in rough sleeping,” he says.
The rough sleeping team visited him in the
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This is all that remains of a once-legendary nightclub and music venue which had a ‘brilliant’ feature.
Warren Christie is starring in the new Hallmark Channel original movie Holiday Road and you might be curious to know more about his personal life.
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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of the series finale of Fear the Walking Dead, which aired tonight on AMC.
A Victorian barracks on the outskirts of Manchester city centre has been sold.
Manchester City's injury crisis is growing, with Matheus Nunes becoming the fourth player to withdraw from international duty in as many days.
Preparing for the holiday season can be difficult, but Cardi B and Patti LaBelle might have the perfect thing to take the edge off family dinners- vodka whipped cream and pies. The legendary duo has teamed up for a new holiday campaign, and fans can’t get enough.Their third video of their campaign dropped on Tuesday, titled “Mochachocalata.” LaBelle has a dessert line that she sells at Walmart, and the idea is to pair one of her pies with Cardi’s infused vodka whip cream, Whipshots.A post shared by Whipshots ™ (@whip_shots) LaBelle chose to pair the Mocha-flavored Whipshot with her butter cream pie.
Married At First Sight UK star Peggy Rose has enjoyed a night out partying with The Only Way Is Essex and Love Island stars at a Playboy x Misspap event. She joined a celebrity guest list at a party at Manchester's MNKY House to celebrate the fashion collaboration between the two brands that launched on Thursday and was photographed posing with TOWIE stars Chloe Brockett and Junaid Ahmed.
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Motorists have been told to avoid the Mancunian Way if possible with a stretch of the flyover to be closed for at least 24 hours whilst emergency repairs are carried out.
David Beckham and Lionel Messi have formed a partnership ever since the former Barcelona player moved to Inter Miami CF. Beckham was a pivotal figure in making the historic move happen, resulting in Messi becoming the first MLS player to win the Ballon d’Or. Beckham is making it clear that the moment is worth celebrating, and that the two will enjoy it the “Miami way.”Victoria Beckham’s workout routine: ‘Dumbbell, barbell, and bodyweight work’Leo Messi is a Maluma fan! The beloved athlete was captured at the Colombian artist’s Miami concertBeckham handed Messi’s trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, discussing how exciting it was to be working with the best player in the world.
Fightstar have teased that new music could be on the horizon following the announcement of their upcoming live reunion.The London post-hardcore group, who are fronted by Busted’s Charlie Simpson, are due to play their first show in nine years at the OVO Arena Wembley in London on March 22, 2024.It’ll serve as “a very special celebration” of their 20th anniversary, with Twin Atlantic and Loathe set to appear as special guest support acts.During a new interview with Kerrang!, Fightstar opened up about how it feels to be returning after a lengthy hiatus, and were asked if they’d considered making any new material.“I feel like at the moment, we’re not really focused on that,” Simpson responded. “We’re definitely always open to making new music because we love making music together.
Katy Perry partied the night away after wrapping her Las Vegas residency over the weekend.
The 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala was one of the most star-studded events of the year and we have so many amazing photos that were snapped inside the event!
Jennifer Lopez feels more confident about herself than ever, and it’s thanks in large part to husband Ben Affleck.
tribute to the late Friends star Matthew Perry.The Unley in Parkside found itself in hot water after introducing an $18 cocktail named the “Chandler Bing” in honor of Perry, who tragically passed away at his Los Angeles residence on Sunday.The cocktail, composed of Southern Comfort, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and sugar, was introduced as the “cocktail of the month.”The pub’s Instagram post featured a caption that read: “A tribute to our sarcastic king.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has been known to change our moods as the days get colder and darker, but did you know it can also affect your skin, too? From breakouts to increased sensitivity and dryness, there are plenty of different conditions that can be caused, or exacerbated by, the colder weather. Since we’re already well into autumn and with winter not far behind it, there’s no time like the present to tackle those SAD skin issues with the help of beauty retailer Justmylook’s skincare expert, Hayley Walker.