In our latest episode, Darryl and Joshi discuss the demise of giant fashion retailer Missguided. We also talk about the part-closure of Piccadilly Gardens, ask how much the "carnage" at Manchester Airport *really* matters, and ask whether we are witnessing a change of approach from Manchester's planning committee after a student block failed to get planning go-ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 02, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In the late 90s two elderly couples died in the town of Wilmslow at the hands of a suspected murder-suicide. In April 2020 David Collins received a phone call leading him to the discovery that their deaths might actually have been the work of a serial killer. In this episode, David shares the hunt for the silver killer. To read David’s full story join us as a member at manchestermill.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 29, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode, Darryl Morris and Joshi Herrmann talk about a critical incident at Oldham A&E, the impact Crossrail could have on transport across the UK and hear a story from Strangeways prison. They also share their top picks for the week ahead and brief you on the local news you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In a special episode, we delve into the strange, conspiratorial politics of Oldham. We tell the story of the rise of Raja Miah, a local activist who has gone from healing a town's racial divides to exploiting them in a vicious campaign against the local council. Joshi Herrmann tells the story from the beginning, when he received a tip from a reader about allegations of Asian block votes and grooming gangs in Oldham, and tells Darryl Morris how one man has contributed to the removal of two counci...
May 19, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, Darryl Morris and Joshi Herrmann talk about Martyn’s law, a tragic death at The Warehouse Project and potential Mancunian candidates to be the next Labour party leader. Jack Dulhanty joins them to talk about a local conservationist's plan to save an endangered local bird and they share all the local news you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Special analysis of the Local Election 2022 results for Greater Manchester from Darryl Morris and The Mill's editor Joshi Herrmann. To read more join us as a member at manchestermill.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 08, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 30
What happened when Sophie Atkinson went in search for Salford's Secret Garden? In this week's episode, she takes us behind the scenes of her story and Darryl and Joshi brief you on the upcoming local elections, changes to Greater Manchester's transport system and the local news and events you need to know about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 05, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this week's episode, Darryl, Dani and Jack discuss plans to extend the prison HMP Hindley and the suspension of a conservative candidate in the run-up to the election. Darryl speaks to Jack Walton about the challenges facing Oldham Athletic and we brief you on the local events you need to know about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this week's episode, Darryl and Joshi share the latest developments in the Rochdale grooming gang scandal and interview Maria Romanenko, a Ukrainian woman who recently settled in Manchester, about her journey to the UK. Dani Cole shares a story about joining a family in Didsbury for Iftar and we brief you on the local stories you need to know about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this week's episode, the former FT journalist Brian Groom joins us to discuss his new book about northern history. Plus Jack Walton comes on to discuss co-living in Manchester, and we brief you on a few stories you need to know about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode, Darryl Morris and The Mill editor Joshi Hermann speak to writer Jack Dulhanty about some of the people whose lives have been affected most by the cost of living crisis and writer Dani Cole about her photo essay on girl gangs. They also discuss the chaos at Manchester airport, a new archive at John Rylands Library and talk more about the stories from Greater Manchester that you need to know. To read more join us as a member at manchestermill.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Apr 07, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, The Mill editor Joshi Hermann speaks to writer Jack Dulhanty about the stories of three Ukrainian refugees rebuilding their lives in Manchester. They update listeners on UK-Med's work in Ukraine, talk about an upcoming report on homelessness in Manchester and hear a report from The Mill writer Dani Cole on insecure work and precarious employment. To read more join us as a member at manchestermill.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 31, 2022•27 min
How far would a group of fans go to keep their club fan-owned? In this episode, The Mill editor Joshi Hermann and writer Dani Cole speak to Jack Walton about the extraordinary campaign led by fans of Rochdale AFC. They then speak to Kieran Maguire about football club ownership and hear Jack Dulhanty's story about an ESOL class in Ancoats. To read more join us as a member at manchestermill.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 24, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Will Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap help the city level up? In this episode, The Mill editor Joshi Hermann speaks to Jack Dulhanty about updates to the transport system, the end to the Manchester Arena inquiry and the latest developments in the lives of Manchester's Ukrainian community. Dani Cole shares a story about one of Manchester's over 60's dining clubs and you'll hear recommendations for what you can get up to this week in Greater Manchester. To read more join us as a member at manchester...
Mar 17, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We’ve heard how the Ukrainian community in Manchester has reacted to the shock and heartbreak of the unfolding war, but how are Mancunians working to make a difference? Darryl and Joshi speak to the founder of UK - Med Professor Tony Redmond OBE about the vital humanitarian work they’re doing in Ukraine. Plus there’s a brief on the latest stories from the city and recommendations for what you can get up to this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 10, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
As Manchester’s Ukrainians watch the war unfold, the Mill delves into stories from their local community. Darryl and Joshi speak to a couple as they prepare to board a flight from Poland to the UK after escaping Kyiv. We hear from the Ukrainian owner of an international food shop about the impact that the war has had on the local Ukrainian, Russian and Eastern European community. Plus Dani shares stories from the lives of Ukrainian dancers living in Manchester. To read our longreads, join us as ...
Mar 03, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, recorded from The Mill newsroom, Joshi speaks to four writers about the stories you need to know. From the latest update on the Clean Air Zone to a dispute surrounding Whitworth Gallery, The Mill takes you into some of the most important local stories of the week. Plus there's recommendations of what to see and do in Greater Manchester and a preview of our fascinating weekend read. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 24, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, Darryl and Joshi brief you on the rising cost of housing in Manchester, the closure of an iconic music venue and the latest story about the restaurant Mana. Darryl speaks to Emma Goswell about the future of Manchester Pride and then historian Thomas McGrath shares the fascinating story behind the nineteenth-century painting 'The Dinner Hour'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Our latest episode briefs you on a series of violent crimes amongst young people in Manchester, plus we talk about a conference addressing the north-south divide and share a lively discussion from Reddit about why anybody would move to Manchester when it rains so much. Then The Mills' Dani Cole speaks to Darryl about the fascinating subculture that is Salford's pigeon mafia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Khuram Shaikh, a Red Cross worker from Milnrow was killed on Christmas day while on holiday in Sri Lanka. After being exposed to the corruption at the heart of the case, his family went to their local MP for help. In this episode, Matt Baker shares the inside story of what happened next. To read Matt's full long read, join us as a member at manchestermill.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 03, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 27, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 20, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 06, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 23, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Dec 16, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 09, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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...
Dec 02, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
