Mollie Simpson
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ophira
about 17 hours ago
The whole Mill team went to Crumpsall yesterday to meet the community affected by yesterday's attack. We spoke with them, and prayed with them - many of whom were so deep in prayer for Yom Kippur, they didn't even know that two people had been murdered just down the road.
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The Mill
1 day ago
On their holiest day, Manchester’s Jews face their ‘darkest of moments’. Our story about today’s attack.
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On their holiest day, Manchester’s Jews face their ‘darkest of moments’
Amid fasting and prayer, terror comes to Crumpsall
https://manchestermill.co.uk/on-their-holiest-day-manchesters-jews-face-their-darkest-of-moments/
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The Londoner
5 days ago
Victor Garvey is one of London's biggest chefs; beloved by critics like Giles Coren. But ex-staff, friends and investors paint a different picture; of bailiffs, mid-restaurant fights and Warhammer 40k fans losing their savings to Garvey. Our weekend exposé:
www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-rise-and...
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He's one of London’s most famous chefs. So why do so many people say Victor Garvey owes them money?
Giles Coren called him his “favourite kind of chef”. But former staff and business partners paint a different picture of the Michelin star winner.
https://www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-rise-and-fall-of-victor-garvey/
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Meet our newest recruit
'Moving to Sheffield had been a little dream of mine'
https://www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/meet-our-newest-recruit/
12 days ago
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Sheffield Tribune
13 days ago
The Tribune team has just grown by one!
@molliesimpson.bsky.social
has now joined us full time, and our dream of filling our fourth and final desk this year has been fulfilled 🙌
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Meet our newest recruit
'Moving to Sheffield had been a little dream of mine'
https://www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/meet-our-newest-recruit/
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Mollie Simpson
13 days ago
So excited to have
@molliesimpson.bsky.social
joining us at
@sheffieldtribune.bsky.social
! Read all about our excellent new recruit:
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/meet-our-new...
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Meet our newest recruit
'Moving to Sheffield had been a little dream of mine'
https://www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/meet-our-newest-recruit/
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Joshi Herrmann
30 days ago
🚨I'm absolutely delighted to announce that the brilliant Cameron Barr, the former Snr Managing Editor of the
@washingtonpost.com
, has joined
@millmedia.bsky.social
as our first Investigations Editor. It's a huge win for us and for local journalism in this country.
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...
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From Washington Post to Manchester's Mill Media for new investigations editor
Ex-Washington Post managing editor Cameron Barr hopes to help "restore and revive investigative accountability" at Manchester-based Mill Media
https://pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/media-jobs-uk-news/mill-media-washington-post-cameron-barr-investigations-editor/
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Sheffield Tribune
2 months ago
Exclusive: Sheffield College is under investigation following claims of exam fraud, with two staff members suspended pending a review.
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Exclusive: Sheffield College under investigation following claims of exam fraud
Two senior staff members have been suspended pending a review
https://www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/exclusive-sheffield-college-under-investigation/
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Joshi Herrmann
2 months ago
Are Trafford’s grammar schools an engine for social mobility or an engine for incredibly bad vibes for parents and kids alike? Great chat between
@ophiraophira.bsky.social
- who has written two very popular pieces on this - and
@molliesimpson.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Inside the fight to get into Trafford’s grammar schools
Podcast Episode · The Manchester Briefing from The Mill · 22/07/2025 · 13m
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-manchester-briefing-from-the-mill/id1589063156?i=1000718490757
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Joshi Herrmann
3 months ago
Wow. The police have searched seven properties in relation to ‘bribery and fraud’ at the University of Bolton (sorry, GM). The latest shockwave from
@molliesimpson.bsky.social
’s brilliant investigation for
@manchestermill.bsky.social
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manchestermill.co.uk/university-b...
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Seven properties raided as police investigate ‘serious allegations of fraud and bribery’ at the University of Greater Manchester
University officials say the institution remains “fully operational” and is cooperating in inquiries
https://manchestermill.co.uk/university-bolton-raids-greater-manchester-police-fraud-bribery-investigation/
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it's
@manchestermill.bsky.social
's birthday next month 💕 we're celebrating at the New Cross in Ancoats on Thurs 5 June - come for drinks, stay for gossip about our biggest stories (including Sacha Lord and
@boltonuni.bsky.social
) tickets are just £9 !!!
manchestermill.co.uk/mills-5th-bi...
5 months ago
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Joshi Herrmann
5 months ago
When
@molliesimpson.bsky.social
started reporting on the strange goings on at the uni of GM, the uni said her allegations were hearsay, presented “under the veil of investigative journalism”. This week, the vice chancellor of 20 years was suspended.
manchestermill.co.uk/under-the-ve...
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'Under the veil of investigative journalism'
An editor's note by Joshi
https://manchestermill.co.uk/under-the-veil-of-investigative-journalism/
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Joshi Herrmann
5 months ago
My amazing colleague
@molliesimpson.bsky.social
was ploughing a pretty lonely furrow when she started investigating the University of Greater Manchester in January. This morning the story is in the Guardian, Times, Telegraph and BBC. Incredible work.
manchestermill.co.uk/george-holme...
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George Holmes suspended as vice chancellor as the police move in
GMP is investigating ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ at the University of Greater Manchester
https://manchestermill.co.uk/george-holmes-suspended-as-vice-chancellor-as-the-police-move-in/
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Mollie Simpson
5 months ago
Well done to
@molliesimpson.bsky.social
and
@manchestermill.bsky.social
for their work on this!
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The University of Greater Manchester has suspended vice chancellor George Holmes, the provost Zubair Hanslot and another senior member of staff following ‘serious allegations’
5 months ago
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The Mill
6 months ago
It was late August, just weeks before opening night, when the Royal Exchange realised their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream was in trouble. “We’re in a chaotic tech [rehearsal],” one staff member told colleagues. “There are things we really need to talk about.” 🧵
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Phil Brickell MP
7 months ago
Latest update on the University of Greater Manchester (Bolton)
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Joshi Herrmann
7 months ago
Our investigation into the University of Greater Manchester is in
@privateeyenews.bsky.social
for the second time, and is now being covered by the BBC and Guardian after being mentioned in parliament twice last week. Keep pushing
@molliesimpson.bsky.social
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Phil Brickell MP
7 months ago
Today, in Parliament, I raised the recent allegations about racism, financial misconduct and bullying at Bolton's University. My Question to the Leader of the House 👇
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Phil Brickell MP
7 months ago
In the interests of transparency, I am publishing my letter about Bolton's University to the Education Secretary regarding serious allegations in a series of reports by
@manchestermill.bsky.social
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The Glasgow Bell
8 months ago
🚨JOB ALERT!🚨 We're hiring! Are you a reporter in Glasgow? We're hiring a full-time news reporter to cover the city for The Bell. Salary: £25k-30k, dependent on experience. We'd love to hear from you. Deadline: 21 Feb
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We’re hiring a new reporter
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https://www.glasgowbell.co.uk/were-hiring-a-new-reporter/
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'I don’t give a fuck, I’ll sack who I want' Joseph Wheeler, a marketing man with no background in education, has acquired extraordinary power at the University of Greater Manchester and seems determined to deliver more private-sector style management So how's that going?
8 months ago
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The Glasgow Bell
9 months ago
🚨JOB ALERT🚨 The Bell is hiring! We're looking for a full-time reporter in Glasgow, with two days a week in our office. This would particularly suit someone with a news background. Salary: £25-30k dependent on experience. More details:
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Join our team
https://www.glasgowbell.co.uk/were-hiring-a-new-reporter/?ref=the-bell-newsletter
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Joshi Herrmann
9 months ago
🚨 Big day! Three months ago,
@londonermag.bsky.social
published its first story, an investigation that got the attention of the PM. Since then, it has produced a wonderful range of feature writing and scoops. Today, we are launching paid memberships. Join up!
www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-day-has-...
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The day has come
Join The Londoner for real
https://www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-day-has-come-join-the-londoner/
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Joshi Herrmann
9 months ago
You may not be shocked to learn that Elon Musk has egregiously misled the world about the Oldham grooming story. I've been reporting on it for years and so much of the noise traces back to one bad faith rabble rouser called Raja Miah. This is the real story.
manchestermill.co.uk/p/elon-musk-...
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Elon Musk thinks there is a hidden grooming scandal in Oldham. Why can’t the police find it?
This week’s controversy can be traced back to a vicious online campaign that has terrified politicians – but struggled to substantiate its claims
https://manchestermill.co.uk/p/elon-musk-thinks-there-is-a-hidden
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Press Gazette
10 months ago
Highly commended for Local Journalism:
@millmedia.bsky.social
team of Abi Whistance,
@joshiherrmann.bsky.social
@kateknowles.bsky.social
@molliesimpson.bsky.social
& Jothi Gupta AND BBC Spotlight NI team of Richard Newman, Jennifer O’Leary, Gwyneth Jones & Chris Thornton
#BritishJournalismAwards
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The Mill
10 months ago
Mark your calenders. A conversation between Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief of the Guardian, and Joshi Herrmann, founder of The Mill The past and future of news, January 16th The Mill in conversation with Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief of the Guardian
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Hiya, I’m keen to write a feature about a GM based charity in the hope that they'll receive some extra donations in time for Christmas. If you have a spare moment today, reply below nominating a worthy cause or email me
[email protected]
🎄🎄🎄
10 months ago
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The Onion
10 months ago
It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible
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It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible
The task of reporting is not a simple one. Each and every day, reporters and editors at publications like The Onion make difficult decisions about which issues should receive attention, knowing that o...
https://theonion.com/it-is-journalism-s-sacred-duty-to-endanger-the-lives-of-1850126997/
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Joshi Herrmann
11 months ago
Another Labour MP landlord story - this one's just evicted a homeless mother of two. Exclusive from
@londonermag.bsky.social
. Please share 🙏
www.the-londoner.co.uk/labour-bayo-...
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Exclusive: How a Labour MP evicted a homeless mother of two
"I don't even know what is going to happen to me. They could move me to Birmingham."
https://www.the-londoner.co.uk/labour-bayo-alaba-evicted-tenant/
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JoeBurnsMCR
11 months ago
Very much enjoyed this fabulous journalistic takedown in the Manchester Mill of some claims made by the Trafford Council Conservative Group leader - from "there is no doubt" to "I don't know that for certain" in the space of a few sentences...
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lottie brazier
11 months ago
Currently researching a piece on misogyny in the Manchester indie music scene-- if you or anyone else you know might have some thoughts on this please reach out!
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Hugo Collingridge
over 1 year ago
I've taken out a subscription to The Manchester Mill because local journalism is really important and they are doing an excellent job of reviving it. I've read lots of great articles on here and don't feel like I can ethically carry on doing this for free.
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Iain Roberts
11 months ago
Fascinating article in Manchester Mill (not yet on Bluesky) about the history of Afflecks, the iconic Manchester indie retail centre
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How Afflecks went from quirky indie to part of a retail portfolio
‘If there ever is a sense for us where it’s become too corporate then maybe that’s time for us to hand it on’
https://manchestermill.co.uk/p/how-afflecks-went-from-quirky-indie
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