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The Run of The Mill episodes

January 27, 2022 A woman's search for the sister she never met
Annette McKay is still looking for the sister she never met. In this episode, The Mill reporter Dani Cole shares the story of the Bury woman searching for her long-lost sister who spent her early life in one of Ireland's notorious mother and baby homes. The home documented her death, but Annette is still searching for the truth. To read Dani's long read about the story, join us as a member at manchestermill.co.uk
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27 min
January 20, 2022 Hotel 'monstering' and the tactics of the new far-right
Mill reporter Harry Shukman tells Darryl Morris about a trend we have reported on in recent weeks: the 'monstering' of hotels where asylum seekers are staying. Harry explains how these tactics fit in with the modern far-right, and what we can learn from watching a new breed of racist activists on social media. Also in this podcast: Joshi and Darryl talk about the Red Wall seats which may decide the next election.
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26 min
January 13, 2022 The sad life and contested death of Tiffany Stevens
Two years ago, a Bolton mother was found dead alongside her two children. Now a coroner has to decide what led her to poison them. Jack Dulhanty reported on the story for The Mill, and tells Darryl Morris about what he saw in the courtroom. To read Jack's long read about the case, join us as a member at manchestermill.co.uk
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19 min
January 06, 2022 The Last Game of The Poor Man
In this week’s episode of The Manchester Weekly, Darryl Morris speaks to The Mill's reporter Jack Walton about the Oldham boxing club training its members through both personal development and boxing. Darryl and The Mill editor Joshi Herrmann talk about local stories you need to know including an update on how Manchester’s hospitals are responding to the latest COVID surge, plus they share recommendations for the week ahead.

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22 min
December 23, 2021 The Mill - A year in the life of Greater Manchester
Darryl Morris and Joshi Herrmann take a look back at some of the biggest stories from The Mill in 2021. From China to Bolton. From a neighbourhood war on low traffic streets to the playground that is Piccadilly Gardens. Thanks for listening to The Manchester Weekly from The Mill, Darryl and Joshi will be back in 2022 to take you through more of the stories that matter in Greater Manchester.
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33 min
December 16, 2021 The life and career of Sir Richard Leese
In this week’s episode of The Manchester Weekly, Darryl Morris and Joshi Herrmann talk about The Mill’s print edition interview of Sir Richard Leese. They’re joined by Jack Walton who shares his story about Garden Needs, a community garden in Salford established to help people with their mental health. There's more on the stories you need to know about, and an update on what’s coming up from The Mill Newsroom, plus recommendations for the week ahead.

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34 min
December 09, 2021 The rector and his very Mancunian tale
Darryl and Joshi chat to St Anne's Church rector Nigel about the history of his church, his faith journey and ministering to a diverse parish in this week's episode of The Manchester Weekly from The Mill. They also brief you about Andy Burnham's latest Covid-19 press conference and the impact of bad weather around the Greater Manchester area.
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30 min
December 02, 2021 Manchester's Labour party erupts into civil war
In this week's episode, The Mill's editor Joshi Herrmann, who broke the news that a Manchester councillor has been suspended by the party, speaks to Darryl Morris about the political infighting behind the story. We discuss an 'incendiary' letter written by a councillor who is quitting after just six months, and the vicious selection process in Burnage, which some see as a proxy war for the future leadership of the city council. All in the week that Sir Richard Leese stepped down and was replaced by Bev Craig. It's a must listen. We also have the latest Covid-19 numbers, an update on Night and Day Cafe and our tips for the week.
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22 min
November 25, 2021 The Manchester workers who spend their weekends sabotaging hunts
The Mill's reporter Jack Walton speaks to Darryl Morris about his weekend with the Manchester hunt saboteurs and plays clips of their encounters with the huntsman. The story shows a dramatic clash of cultures between city dwellers and country folk. We also brief you on the latest news in the city, including an update about our hospitals.
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22 min
November 18, 2021 Her stall survived the IRA bomb and the pandemic
In this week's edition of The Manchester Weekly from The Mill, Jack Dulhanty tells us about the longest standing trader at the Arndale Market. Plus Darryl Morris and Joshi Herrmann brief you on the Yousef Makki Inquest and the government's controversial announcement on rail funding in the North.
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30 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…