The Manchester Briefing from The Mill

By The Mill

If you live in Greater Manchester, this is the podcast for you. We tackle big stories in the city region, interview key figures who provide some new insight into the issues that are shaping this par o... more

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The podcast currently has 170 episodes available.

The Manchester Briefing from The Mill episodes:

March 09, 2023 Another Tory MP in Greater Manchester stands down
In this week’s particularly homespun episode, Jack and Joshi are in the Mill office talking about Graham Brady, the highly influential MP for Altrincham and Sale West, who has decided to stand down at the next election. Plus: what the latest of Matt Hancock’s leaked WhatsApps tell us about how governing is done, and a strange video of some skateboarders in Manchester that has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.

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March 02, 2023 Could the Manchester Arena bombing have been prevented?
This week, we unpick the final report from the Manchester Arena inquiry, that asks: could the attack have been prevented? Plus, we return to Manchester's Eastern European community, one year on from Putin's invasion and we'll hear how Northenden Labour's candidate selection process is sparking an interesting debate about all women shortlists.

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34min
February 23, 2023 What's behind the culture funding row in Oldham?
In this week's episode, we delve into the latest developments over the Oldham Coliseum. We also discuss the sad news in the Nicola Bulley case and lots of other stories, including a controversial new name for the Bolton Wanderers ssfium/stadium. Head to manchestermill.co.uk to join as a member and book your ticket for our Mill Members Club.

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40min
February 17, 2023 Live from Manchester Museum as it finally reopens its treasures
A special on-location episode from Manchester Museum, which is reopening after a long and expensive renovation. Joshi meets the museum's director Esme Ward and some of her leading curators to find out what they have changed - and how they are re-imagining what a museum is all about.

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43min
February 09, 2023 Why has Nicola Bulley's disappearance drawn in an army of online sleuths?
For this week's episode, Darryl has been speaking to the online 'Tik Tok sleuths' who have descended on the village where Nicola Bulley has gone missing. He asks them if they think they are exploiting a tragedy. We also discuss Manchester's active travel plan, questions about Steven Bartlett and his company Social Chain, and the fate facing Manchester City. Thanks to The Knowledge for sponsoring this episode. Go to theknowledge.com/themill to sign up.

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36min
February 02, 2023 Is this the end for Oldham Coliseum?
On this week’s podcast, Darryl and Jack discuss Oldham Coliseum cancelling their schedule and whether this is the end for the iconic institution. Plus, plans for a new 70 story building in the city centre and redevelopment in Farnworth, the conduct of GMP officers and the joy of going for a walk. To support this podcast and get all of The Mill's journalism, join as a member for £7 a month at manchestermill.co.uk
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25min
January 26, 2023 Why are MPs and Radio 4 talking about The Mill?
In this week’s episode, we discuss why levelling up is on “life support” and why cash-strapped councils are buying failing shopping centers. Plus: we recap a high-profile week for The Mill. The episode is sponsored by the Manchester Lit & Phil - one of the city’s oldest and most respected organizations, which has been broadening minds for almost 250 years. To get your special 50% discount on memberships, use the links below before the deal runs out. MONTHLY: https://app.joinit.com/o/the-manchester-lit-phil/C8yAj4uXhbQDY7BKa/?discount=MILLPODCAST23. ANNUAL: Normally £118.00 but just £59.00 with this discount. https://app.joinit.com/o/the-manchester-lit-phil/Lf3M7eB2sAjdcADSf/?discount=MILLPODCAST23
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34min
January 19, 2023 Is there really a war going on in Ancoats?
In this week’s episode, we discuss Ancoats, New Islington and gentrification in the New Manchester. The episode starts in Pollen, the bakery that represents the new residents who have moved to New Islington in their thousands. Joshi and Darryl discuss Joshi’s weekend read about issues of community cohesion in the area, which has prompted a massive reaction online and a public conversation about how the city is changing. We also discuss Factory International, levelling up and - of course - Picadilly Gardens. To read Joshi’s piece, click here: https://manchestermill.co.uk/p/new-islington-ancoats
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41min
January 12, 2023 Is Greater Manchester’s biggest housing strategy at risk?
In this week’s episode, Darryl Morris and Jack Dulhanty ask if A Place for Everyone - Greater Manchester’s flagship housing strategy - is at risk. Plus, new data on the number of Manchester’s homeless and why University of Manchester students are withholding their rent.

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23min
January 05, 2023 A storm brewing in Chorlton and Didsbury
In our first episode of the year, Joshi and Darryl discuss a row in south Manchester about a growing football club. They also round up a few other stories, including clubs that are going out of business because of energy bills and why your parcels are going missing. To support this podcast and get all of The Mill's journalism, join as a member for £7 a month at manchestermill.co.uk
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