The newly-established Social Paradigm Group is a Manchester-headquartered organisation bringing together paid social, creative, email and proprietary software all under one roof. The new structure has been created through the merger of Paradigm Media and Social Nucleus.
The final was set to be a tense and thrilling affair, as both teams had equal average scores across their previous matches, making the stakes incredibly high.
The London Internet Exchange (Linx) is set to upgrade its point of presence (PoP) at the Lunar Digital datacentre in Manchester. Over 15 years ago, the then UK government established the Northern Powerhouse to accelerate economic growth in the north of England, centred in Manchester, and the after being an industrial hub since the Victorian times, the city is continuing to establish itself as a digital focal point.
The performance arrived as Momoa made a surprise appearance in Manchester over the weekend to promote his new vodka brand, Meili Vodka. Though Momoa was donned in a Manchester United jersey instead of Liam and Noel Gallagher's favored Manchester City, he and his band provided a scrappy-but-visceral rendition of one of Oasis' heaviest tracks - a relevant pick, given that Oasis' pre-show walkout music for their "Oasis Live '25" reunion tour was soundtracked by the song.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after another boy died following a crash involving the e-scooter they were riding and a car last March, Greater Manchester Police said. Jacob Calland, also 14, a passenger on the e-scooter, was injured when it collided with a car in Wythenshawe at 4pm on 19 March, 2025. Police previously said the e-scooter came to a rest on a third vehicle in Southmoor Road.
The plane pushed through wall after wall of sleet on its descent into Manchester. I'd had a sinking feeling during the flight that only deepened as I shuffled through the terminal. I resented having to be back in the city where I had grown up, after living on the other side of the world for what had felt like a lifetime.
Where to stay: Belgravia's The Emory, London's first all-suite hotel and part of the Maybourne Group (behind Claridge's and The Connaught), is one of the glitziest new addresses in town. It's joined by The Chancery Rosewood, Mayfair's latest opening, which houses a rooftop bar flanked by a magnificent eagle. For something a little more wallet-friendly, see our guide to the cheapest, nicest hotels in London.
Productivity is a dull word of vital importance. Growing the measure of output for each hour of work is an economic secret sauce, enabling growth in wages and living standards over the long run without stoking inflation.
The reunion will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Channel 4's Cucumber, reflecting on the show's legacy, cultural impact, and lead character Henry's journey through Manchester's dating scene.
