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Welcome news that the OfS have opened an inquiry into the University of Greater Manchester, and a huge testament to the power of local journalism done well
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Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims
University is already being investigated by police over ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ and has suspended three of its senior staff
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December 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Welcome news that the OfS have opened an inquiry into the University of Greater Manchester, and a huge testament to the power of local journalism done well
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www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims
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With reference to extensive reporting by @manchestermill.bsky.social
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With reference to extensive reporting by @manchestermill.bsky.social
Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims
University is already being investigated by police over ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ and has suspended three of its senior staff
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
With reference to extensive reporting by @manchestermill.bsky.social
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With reference to extensive reporting by @manchestermill.bsky.social
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My heart sings! I cancelled The Times today to make room for the @manchestermill.bsky.social, Britain's best online local newspaper. Make no mistake - this one's better than most anything we did in the newsroom, back in the day.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
My heart sings! I cancelled The Times today to make room for the @manchestermill.bsky.social, Britain's best online local newspaper. Make no mistake - this one's better than most anything we did in the newsroom, back in the day.
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“You were anxious all the time,” Pauline tells me as our chat comes to an end. “You weren’t sleeping, you weren’t eating".
Meet Andrew Milne, the London lawyer terrorising homeowners in Horwich
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Meet Andrew Milne, the London lawyer terrorising homeowners in Horwich
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Meet the London lawyer terrorising the leaseholders of Bolton
‘If these allegations are true, this is one of the most egregious cases of bullying I have ever seen’
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December 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
“You were anxious all the time,” Pauline tells me as our chat comes to an end. “You weren’t sleeping, you weren’t eating".
Meet Andrew Milne, the London lawyer terrorising homeowners in Horwich
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Meet Andrew Milne, the London lawyer terrorising homeowners in Horwich
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The @manchestermill.bsky.social keeps demonstrating why it is so important to have a truly local paper. They really do feel like they are a part of Manchester, not "reporting" on it from somewhere else! They're doing a cool special right now, where you can pay what you like for two months!
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December 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The @manchestermill.bsky.social keeps demonstrating why it is so important to have a truly local paper. They really do feel like they are a part of Manchester, not "reporting" on it from somewhere else! They're doing a cool special right now, where you can pay what you like for two months!
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If you value journalism, you have to pay for it. In the past, you would have bought a newspaper or a magazine. In the online world, you need to subscribe or it will eventually disappear under a tide of AI slop and adverts. @manchestermill.bsky.social is one of many local quality sources. Subscribe!
An amazing opportunity to subscribe to the Mill, a local Manchester newspaper that does the proper reporting and investigating, for basically ‘give what you can’ prices!
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December 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
If you value journalism, you have to pay for it. In the past, you would have bought a newspaper or a magazine. In the online world, you need to subscribe or it will eventually disappear under a tide of AI slop and adverts. @manchestermill.bsky.social is one of many local quality sources. Subscribe!
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An amazing opportunity to subscribe to the Mill, a local Manchester newspaper that does the proper reporting and investigating, for basically ‘give what you can’ prices!
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An amazing opportunity to subscribe to the Mill, a local Manchester newspaper that does the proper reporting and investigating, for basically ‘give what you can’ prices!
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This story is a complete disgrace - and an explanation of so much that is wrong with our economic system.
Great reporting by @manchestermill.bsky.social as ever.
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Great reporting by @manchestermill.bsky.social as ever.
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Meet the London lawyer terrorising the leaseholders of Bolton
‘If these allegations are true, this is one of the most egregious cases of bullying I have ever seen’
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December 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM
This story is a complete disgrace - and an explanation of so much that is wrong with our economic system.
Great reporting by @manchestermill.bsky.social as ever.
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Great reporting by @manchestermill.bsky.social as ever.
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I don’t even live in the NW but i read @manchestermill.bsky.social religiously because it’s doing a terrific job of real investigative local journalism. Along with sister publications, @joshiherrmann.bsky.social and team are doing an excellent job.
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Join The Mill - Quality journalism for Greater Manchester
The Mill produces local journalism that is both informative and enjoyable to read — including investigations, culture pieces and opinionated columns about Manchester's biggest talking points.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I don’t even live in the NW but i read @manchestermill.bsky.social religiously because it’s doing a terrific job of real investigative local journalism. Along with sister publications, @joshiherrmann.bsky.social and team are doing an excellent job.
Give it a try.
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Give it a try.
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Over the weekend we revealed a confidential report that found how Rochdale Council CEO James Binks inappropriately touched a female colleague when he was assistant CEO at Manchester City Council.
Yesterday, Binks was suspended.
Yesterday, Binks was suspended.
December 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Over the weekend we revealed a confidential report that found how Rochdale Council CEO James Binks inappropriately touched a female colleague when he was assistant CEO at Manchester City Council.
Yesterday, Binks was suspended.
Yesterday, Binks was suspended.
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As Sacha Lord previously learned, @jackdulhanty.bsky.social doesn’t mess around.
December 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
As Sacha Lord previously learned, @jackdulhanty.bsky.social doesn’t mess around.
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Exclusive: James Binks suspended as chief executive of Rochdale council
@manchestermill.bsky.social kick arse, as do their colleagues in Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Liverpool. This stonking update will show you why you should subscribe right away:
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@manchestermill.bsky.social kick arse, as do their colleagues in Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Liverpool. This stonking update will show you why you should subscribe right away:
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Exclusive: James Binks suspended as chief executive of Rochdale council
Plus: Manchester gets a new ghost train
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December 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Exclusive: James Binks suspended as chief executive of Rochdale council
@manchestermill.bsky.social kick arse, as do their colleagues in Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Liverpool. This stonking update will show you why you should subscribe right away:
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@manchestermill.bsky.social kick arse, as do their colleagues in Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Liverpool. This stonking update will show you why you should subscribe right away:
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Looking back at my journalism this year, I think my favourite piece was the interview with Andrea Ashworth, author of ONCE IN A HOUSE ON FIRE, which ran on @millmedia.bsky.social
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Andrea Ashworth wrote a classic of Mancunian literature. Why did she vanish from view?
My search for the author of ‘Once in a House on Fire’ led to the other side of the world - and to a tantalising revelation
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December 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Looking back at my journalism this year, I think my favourite piece was the interview with Andrea Ashworth, author of ONCE IN A HOUSE ON FIRE, which ran on @millmedia.bsky.social
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🚨 Some very nice news: we’ve got a new @manchestermill.bsky.social staff writer.
Lucy grew up in Manchester and is the first staffer we’ve hired who first read The Mill at *school*. She looked up to @molliesimpson.bsky.social and is now taking her spot.
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Lucy grew up in Manchester and is the first staffer we’ve hired who first read The Mill at *school*. She looked up to @molliesimpson.bsky.social and is now taking her spot.
manchestermill.co.uk/big-news-mee...
I used to read The Mill at school. Now I’m joining the team
Please welcome our new reporter Lucy
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December 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🚨 Some very nice news: we’ve got a new @manchestermill.bsky.social staff writer.
Lucy grew up in Manchester and is the first staffer we’ve hired who first read The Mill at *school*. She looked up to @molliesimpson.bsky.social and is now taking her spot.
manchestermill.co.uk/big-news-mee...
Lucy grew up in Manchester and is the first staffer we’ve hired who first read The Mill at *school*. She looked up to @molliesimpson.bsky.social and is now taking her spot.
manchestermill.co.uk/big-news-mee...
I used to read The Mill at school. Now I’m joining the team.
A short note from our new staff writer Lucy.
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A short note from our new staff writer Lucy.
manchestermill.co.uk/big-news-mee...
I used to read The Mill at school. Now I’m joining the team
Please welcome our new reporter Lucy
manchestermill.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I used to read The Mill at school. Now I’m joining the team.
A short note from our new staff writer Lucy.
manchestermill.co.uk/big-news-mee...
A short note from our new staff writer Lucy.
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Find out how a foodbank siphoned off £195,000 into the hands of ex-Liverpool councillor Peter Mitchell and his associates 👇
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November 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Find out how a foodbank siphoned off £195,000 into the hands of ex-Liverpool councillor Peter Mitchell and his associates 👇
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Exclusive: a confidential report has found that senior officers at Manchester Council engaged in “sleazy” behaviour towards young female staff at an awards ceremony last year.
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Exclusive: Senior council officials engaged in ‘sleazy’ behaviour towards young female staff
Confidential report tells how an awards ceremony descended into bar-hopping and sexual misconduct
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November 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Exclusive: a confidential report has found that senior officers at Manchester Council engaged in “sleazy” behaviour towards young female staff at an awards ceremony last year.
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These are our six campaign pledges - the things we will do next year if we manage to add 1,000 new members. They were chosen by our readers because they’re things we believe will make Manchester better.
Share them and join the campaign 🙏
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November 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Exclusive: Senior Manchester council officials engaged in ‘sleazy’ behaviour towards young female staff
Confidential report tells how an awards ceremony descended into bar-hopping and sexual misconduct
More great work from @manchestermill.bsky.social
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Confidential report tells how an awards ceremony descended into bar-hopping and sexual misconduct
More great work from @manchestermill.bsky.social
manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-se...
Exclusive: Senior council officials engaged in ‘sleazy’ behaviour towards young female staff
Confidential report tells how an awards ceremony descended into bar-hopping and sexual misconduct
manchestermill.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Exclusive: Senior Manchester council officials engaged in ‘sleazy’ behaviour towards young female staff
Confidential report tells how an awards ceremony descended into bar-hopping and sexual misconduct
More great work from @manchestermill.bsky.social
manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-se...
Confidential report tells how an awards ceremony descended into bar-hopping and sexual misconduct
More great work from @manchestermill.bsky.social
manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-se...
Exclusive: a confidential report has found that senior officers at Manchester Council engaged in “sleazy” behaviour towards young female staff at an awards ceremony last year.
manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-se...
manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-se...
Exclusive: Senior council officials engaged in ‘sleazy’ behaviour towards young female staff
Confidential report tells how an awards ceremony descended into bar-hopping and sexual misconduct
manchestermill.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Exclusive: a confidential report has found that senior officers at Manchester Council engaged in “sleazy” behaviour towards young female staff at an awards ceremony last year.
manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-se...
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Over four gruelling days last week, medics were grilled on whether they had done enough to keep 12-year-old Mia Lucas safe.
To her mother Chloe, the answer was obvious.
“We reached out for help during the most vulnerable time in Mia’s life,” she said. “But she didn’t get the help she needed.”
To her mother Chloe, the answer was obvious.
“We reached out for help during the most vulnerable time in Mia’s life,” she said. “But she didn’t get the help she needed.”
A 12-year-old girl in crisis was sent to Sheffield for help. Three weeks later, she was dead
‘It’s something I have thought about a million times over’
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November 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Over four gruelling days last week, medics were grilled on whether they had done enough to keep 12-year-old Mia Lucas safe.
To her mother Chloe, the answer was obvious.
“We reached out for help during the most vulnerable time in Mia’s life,” she said. “But she didn’t get the help she needed.”
To her mother Chloe, the answer was obvious.
“We reached out for help during the most vulnerable time in Mia’s life,” she said. “But she didn’t get the help she needed.”
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The Mill is a must for anyone interested in what’s really going on in Manchester. Fantastic thoughtful and evidenced journalism. If they can get 1000 more members they will do even more amazing things!
Join today!!
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These are our six campaign pledges - the things we will do next year if we manage to add 1,000 new members. They were chosen by our readers because they’re things we believe will make Manchester better.
Share them and join the campaign 🙏
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Share them and join the campaign 🙏
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November 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The Mill is a must for anyone interested in what’s really going on in Manchester. Fantastic thoughtful and evidenced journalism. If they can get 1000 more members they will do even more amazing things!
Join today!!
Join today!!
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This is such a brilliant campaign by The Mill.
Their six pledges will help make Manchester a better place, but they need an extra 1,000 members by 10 December to make it happen.
Whether you're a Mancunian or not, you'll get tons of brilliant journalism, and you'll also be supporting a great cause.
Their six pledges will help make Manchester a better place, but they need an extra 1,000 members by 10 December to make it happen.
Whether you're a Mancunian or not, you'll get tons of brilliant journalism, and you'll also be supporting a great cause.
These are our six campaign pledges - the things we will do next year if we manage to add 1,000 new members. They were chosen by our readers because they’re things we believe will make Manchester better.
Share them and join the campaign 🙏
manchestermill.co.uk
Share them and join the campaign 🙏
manchestermill.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This is such a brilliant campaign by The Mill.
Their six pledges will help make Manchester a better place, but they need an extra 1,000 members by 10 December to make it happen.
Whether you're a Mancunian or not, you'll get tons of brilliant journalism, and you'll also be supporting a great cause.
Their six pledges will help make Manchester a better place, but they need an extra 1,000 members by 10 December to make it happen.
Whether you're a Mancunian or not, you'll get tons of brilliant journalism, and you'll also be supporting a great cause.
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After three months of work, today we publish Part 6 of our investigation into Peter Mitchell and Big Help.
We reveal that in two months, £195,000 of Knowsley Foodbank's money was siphoned off into organisations connected to Mitchell.
Horrific stuff.
www.livpost.co.uk/exclusive-ho...
We reveal that in two months, £195,000 of Knowsley Foodbank's money was siphoned off into organisations connected to Mitchell.
Horrific stuff.
www.livpost.co.uk/exclusive-ho...
Exclusive: How a food bank siphoned £195,000 into private hands
The Post can reveal that the Serious Fraud Office is now investigating Knowsley Foodbank
www.livpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
After three months of work, today we publish Part 6 of our investigation into Peter Mitchell and Big Help.
We reveal that in two months, £195,000 of Knowsley Foodbank's money was siphoned off into organisations connected to Mitchell.
Horrific stuff.
www.livpost.co.uk/exclusive-ho...
We reveal that in two months, £195,000 of Knowsley Foodbank's money was siphoned off into organisations connected to Mitchell.
Horrific stuff.
www.livpost.co.uk/exclusive-ho...
Exclusive: Senior council officials engaged in ‘sleazy’ behaviour towards young female staff.
@jackdulhanty.bsky.social has obtained a confidential report that tells how a Manchester awards ceremony descended into sexual misconduct.
manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-se...
@jackdulhanty.bsky.social has obtained a confidential report that tells how a Manchester awards ceremony descended into sexual misconduct.
manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-se...
Exclusive: Senior council officials engaged in ‘sleazy’ behaviour towards young female staff
Confidential report tells how an awards ceremony descended into bar-hopping and sexual misconduct
manchestermill.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Exclusive: Senior council officials engaged in ‘sleazy’ behaviour towards young female staff.
@jackdulhanty.bsky.social has obtained a confidential report that tells how a Manchester awards ceremony descended into sexual misconduct.
manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-se...
@jackdulhanty.bsky.social has obtained a confidential report that tells how a Manchester awards ceremony descended into sexual misconduct.
manchestermill.co.uk/exclusive-se...