Greater Manchester nurseries struggling amid rising costs
PA Media The cost of living crisis is heaping pressure on parents’ budgets for childcare Twenty one nurseries in Greater Manchester have closed amid staff shortages and rising costs, figures show. Ofsted data shows the nurseries closed in the city region in 2021, with many shutting in deprived areas. Nurseries in those areas mostly received […]
Danny Boyle dance version opens Manchester’s Aviva Studios
Moviestore/Shutterstock Carrie-Anne Moss and Keanu Reeves played Trinity and Neo Almost 25 years after its release, The Matrix has been reimagined as a live show directed by Danny Boyle to officially open the UK’s biggest new cultural venue for years – and parts of the blockbuster film seem more relevant than ever. When he watched […]
Asda and Lidl limit egg sales after supply issues
Getty Images Some shops including Asda and Lidl have started to ration the number of boxes of eggs customers can buy due to supply issues. Asda said customers would be limited to buying two boxes of eggs until further notice, while Lidl is limiting customers to three. UK poultry farmers are facing rising costs and […]
Civic honours for Beth Mead and Zoe Aldcroft
Getty Images Beth Mead, who grew up near Whitby, was first suggested for the award last year Footballer Beth Mead and Rugby Union player Zoe Aldcroft are to be made honorary Freemen of the Borough of Scarborough. The award will be confirmed by Scarborough Borough councillors at a special meeting on 20 March. England and […]
Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash
Niantic Pokemon Go is one of the biggest games powered by the Unity engine John Riccitiello has resigned as chief executive of game development tool Unity following a controversial pricing change which angered gamers and developers alike. The firm wanted to charge studios every time a person installed a game using Unity’s code which powers […]
Quiet music and orders via app for venues reopening
Getty Images Screens between customers are among the safety measures suggested for hairdressers Music should be kept quiet and customers encouraged to order through apps, under updated guidance for businesses reopening from 4 July. Pubs, restaurants, cinemas and hairdressers are among the venues which will be allowed to reopen in England. There is also advice […]
Leah Williamson: The England captain with impostor syndrome
Williamson says conversations on how to approach social media during the Euros – “posting, not scrolling” and “absolutely” avoiding the comments – have taken place in the Lionesses camp. “At the 2019 World Cup, I didn’t play, so I was fine,” she explains. “I was on every [social media platform], I didn’t care.” Williamson says […]
University offers less likely for more diverse students
Pupil looking for uni ‘suitable for a black person’ Young people have said when applying for university, fitting in is just as important as their course. David, 18, said he has been looking for places “suitable for a place for a black person”, whilst classmate Poppy does not want to “feel like the token”. Women, […]
What’s the best way to tame the beast?
Magnum Photos Should we take more care to establish the truth of online stories first before sharing them? Most people seem to agree that “fake news” is a big problem online, but what’s the best way to deal with it? Is technology too blunt an instrument to discern truth from lies, satire from propaganda? Are […]
Fleming Fulton School pupils serve up recipe for success
Senior pupils at Fleming Fulton Special School in Belfast have shown an appetite for the catering industry by running their own cafe. The pupils, aged between 17 and 19 years old, do everything from making and serving the food to keeping an eye on the budget. As well as getting a qualification they are learning […]