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The Run of The Mill episodes

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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36 min
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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25 min
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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34 min
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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41 min
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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23 min
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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31 min
December 22, 2022 The stories that caused us the most stress and the ones we’d do differently
Joshi, Mollie and Jack talk about their favourite stories of the year and pull their hair out about the most stressful moments in the office in 2022.

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48 min
December 15, 2022 In a dramatic move, China removes its officials from Manchester
In this week's episode, Joshi and Darryl discuss breaking news about China's decision to withdraw six diplomatic staff from its consulate in Manchester. We also cover the disruption on local trains, people who are swimming in the freezing water of Salford and why you should be heading to the Royal Exchange this week. To support the team that makes this podcast, and receive all of our journalism in your email inbox, join The Mill as a member at manchestermill.co.uk/subscribe.
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26 min
December 08, 2022 Is Gordon Brown onto something?
In this week's episode, Darryl and Joshi talk about the Labour Party's bold new blueprint for a less centralised Britain. They also discuss the Burnham DJ battle, a scathing report on a prestigious local school and the other stories you need to know about this week.

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It was a high-flying school with a stellar reputation. Then the inspectors arrived:
https://manchestermill.co.uk/p/it-was-a-high-flying-school-with

When will we see the end of Strangeways?
https://manchestermill.co.uk/p/when-will-we-see-the-end-of-strangeways

Diane Coyle interview we reference:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-manchester-weekly-from-the-mill/id1589063156?i=1000576010449

North Country: the book featuring an article from The Mill. Sign up today to receive a free copy: https://saraband.net/sb-title/north-country/
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32 min
December 01, 2022 Disruption, Delays and Derailing: What is happening with Metrolink?
In this episode we discuss the growing disruptions and delays in transport across the north and interview BBC Radio Manchester host Anna Jameson about her Salfordian accent and interesting new research into why people from Greater Manchester want to keep their regional accents.
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37 min

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Hello! This is The Run of The Mill podcast — a somewhat-weekly podcast from the team behind The Mill, Manchester's best newspaper since 2020. Join Ophira, Jack and the rest of the team as they take…