Jessica Berry

Jessica Berry
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Manchester
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Local Politics, News, Protests, Film, Guides, Local Developments, Transport, History, Nightlife, Events, RAAC, Asbestos (ish)

  • Jess Berry is the Editor in Chief at The Manchester Tab, currently studying a masters in journalism at the University of Salford.
  • She is a NCTJ Journalism Diversity Fund recipient, who loves covering breaking news and local politics.
  • Jess has a soft-spot (obsession) for old buildings and all things urban infrastructure. She's also a keen cinophile and promises she has hobbies.

Experience

Jess was the first Manchester Editor in Chief to hail from a non-redbrick university, climbing the ranks from writer, to news editor within a few months of joining the team. She has featured in Politics UK and aAh! Magazine, and produced copy for Soccer Aid with Reach Sport.

Education

Jess graduated with a first class honors in (BA) Event Management from Manchester Metropolitan before beginning her Journalism MA at the University of Salford in 2026. As a JDF recipient, she feels strongly about accessibility in the media industry, and is vocal about working class communities, womens health, and living with OCD.

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Posts

Manchester Metropolitan professor calls for change to international student visa rules

Professor Jennifer Watling claims the restrictive rule has led to a fall in the admissions from overseas students

‘Manchester is unaffordable for creative graduates’: Poet James Young talks being priced out of your uni city

Catching up with the poet following his new book release

Investigation launched into ‘very serious allegations’ made about Manchester university

The allegations of ‘racism, financial misconduct, and bullying’ at the uni have been heard in the House of Commons

Manchester accent is now the most desirable in the UK, new study says

How the tables turn rkid

Manchester student selling virginity

Manchester student opens up about selling her virginity to Hollywood actor for £1.6 million

The university student auctioned her virginity on a popular escort site

A comprehensive review of Manchester Met halls for those on the hunt for accommodation

In loving memory of Cambridge Halls

Manchester City Council evicts homeless encampment in St Peter’s Square

Bailiffs served dozens of homeless people living in tents eviction notices

The University of Manchester opens relaxation and study space for commuting students

The area is designed to cater for those not living in the city whilst studying

Revealed: Manchester Uni spent £104k on pro-Palestine protest security within nine months

The money was spent between October 2023 and June 2024

Manchester tram crash suspect

Suspect named following tram collision which killed three-year-old girl in Manchester

He has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving

Salford student raising money to go to USA so he can represent UK in Disc Golf Championship

A Master’s student from Salford University is looking to reach £700 to enter the competition.

Manchester tram crash

Man arrested following Manchester tram crash which killed three-year-old girl

The girl was hit after a van was forced onto the pavement after it collided with a tram

Manchester PhD student subject to racial abuse whilst looking for housing on SpareRoom

Research by Generation Rent uncovered patterns of discrimination and racism

Uni of Manchester and Man Met drop places in 2025 world ranking

It’s not looking good

Former Manchester Met student died in shooting whilst visiting family in the US

Lucy Harrison was killed whilst visiting her dad in Texas

Senior figure at Greater Manchester Uni left ‘with immediate effect’ after racism allegations

The university issued a statement after examining an audio recording

love island cast all stars

A look at all the Love Islanders who swore they’d never go back in the villa

Never say never

A definitive review of post-night out takeaways from an MMU fourth year

Not all fast food was created equal

We asked AI to make a Hinge profile and it actually made men look good

Did ChatGPT just rizz me up?

Manchester student collapsed three times on overcrowded Northern train

She says the experience has left her afraid to commute by rail

Ten iconic sights and sounds you’ll only recognise as a Manchester student

On the sixth day God created Manchester

Manchester Arena bombing survivors win £45k from conspiracy theorist who called it a hoax

Martin Hibbert and his daughter were severely injured at the concert and sued the ex-tv presenter for damages

University of Manchester academics launch plan to tackle abuse of female runners

Their study found that the most common form of abuse was from men in vehicles

Update: Arrest made in connection with University of Manchester sculpture theft

Palestine Action previously claimed responsibility for the robbery of UoM’s Chemistry Building

Just in time for Halloween: Here are 10 spooky stories from around Manchester

And we’re not just talking ghosts of Freshers’ past in factory

From soufflés to sliders, here’s every boujie Gail’s item as a Russell Group uni

Durham is giving huge Salmon & Avocado Yoghurt Sandwich vibes

Place a Gail’s order and we’ll judge just how posh you really are

Some of you have never stepped foot in a Greggs and it shows

A definitive list of the top 10 Manchester guys to avoid on Hinge

Because who wants their heart broken by a WHP raver

These are the top booze-free activities in Manchester for a successful Sober October

Make some uni mems you can definitely tell your family about

Withington’s Café Blah has staged a lock-in protest after reportedly being forced to close

Locks on the property were allegedly changed by the landlord without notice