The Manchester Briefing from The Mill

In this week's episode, Joshi and Darryl digest the deal that Andy Burnham has struck with the government and try to understand what it means. We also discuss the eviction of rent-striking students by the University of Manchester and hear the tale of a 24-year-old who won a nerve-wracking competition to join the Halle Orchestra as a conductor. Plus: what does an ongoing court battle tell us a...

On this week's episode, Darryl Morris and The Mill's Jack Dulhanty discuss how Jeremy Hunt's devolution plans made Any Burnham more powerful, a controversy at Freight Island, and more disruption at Metrolink. Plus, the real impact of suspending HS2 and the latest on the bid to buy Manchester United. Escaping Freight Island: Inside Manchester's latest hospitality meltdown https://manchestermill.co....

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 th...

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. To support this podcast and get all of The Mill’s journ...

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. To support this podcast and get all of The Mill's journal...

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. To support this podcast and get all of The Mill's journalism, join as a member for £7 a month at manchestermill.co.u...

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 t...

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 manch...

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 m...

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 ho...

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. To support this podcast and get all of The Mill's journalism, join as a member for £7 a month at manchestermill.co.uk Hosted on A...

 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 Hosted...

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. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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. Read all our journalism by subscribing to The Mill at  manchestermill.co.uk It was a high-flying school with a stellar reputatio...

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Joshi and Darryl discuss a big update on homelessness in Greater Manchester. We also cover a disturbing story about a fast fashion giant and the arrival of menacing teens in Didsbury. Read Jacks's piece: https://manchestermill.co.uk/p/who-will-stop-the-teens-terrorising Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mill's staff writer Jack Dulhanty discusses his widely-shared long read about the founder of Manchester Confidential. Plus, Joshi Herrmann and Darryl Morris discuss the opera coming to Manchester, the death of two year old boy in Rochdale, and a fascinating New York Times long read about a controversial murder case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Darryl Morris and Joshi Herrmann talk about how the arts community has reacted to the news that The English National Opera may be relocating from London, a potential new inquest into the death of Yousef Makki and more of the Greater Manchester stories you need to know, To read more of The Mill's long form journalism visit manchestermill.co.uk . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

In this week's episode, The Mill's Jack Dulhanty talks about the mistakes made by the emergency services on the night of the Manchester Arena bombing. We also discuss a BBC investigation into "disaster trolls", the improvements at Greater Manchester Police, and news of an epic new walking route that should tempt you into the countryside. Hosted by Darryl Morris and Joshi Herrmann. To read Jack's a...

In this week's episode, Darryl and Jack discuss the new Prime Minister and whether his government will prioritize leveling up. They also talk about the uncertain future of the Night and Day Cafe, the bulldozing of Counterfeit Street and more of the Greater Manchester stories you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Joshi and Darryl discuss the violent incident at the Chinese consulate and the political fallout. We also discuss why Greater Manchester is falling so far behind its carbon targets, and whether Animal Rebellion were right to pour milk all over the Marks & Spencers on Market Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Joshi and Darryl discuss the violent incident at the Chinese consulate and the political fallout. We also discuss why Greater Manchester is falling so far behind its carbon targets, and whether Animal Rebellion was right to pour milk all over the Marks & Spencers on Market Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Sunday episode of the podcast, Dani Cole talks about her story 'A Death Unseen', which has provoked a huge reaction since it was published on The Mill. Dani went to a funeral for a man who had died alone, with no friends or relatives at his side, and none at his funeral. Read the piece here https://manchestermill.co.uk/p/the-kindness-of-strangers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

We'd love to hear from listeners - please fill out our short survey by going to  https://manchestermill.co.uk/p/podcastpage . In this week's episode, Darryl and Joshi discuss the huge response to Dani's 'Death Unseen' story, the financial crisis at Metrolink and an important new report on the Greater Manchester economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.