Eh? Alexa finds Northerners more difficult to understand than Southerners
Research took USwitch to 30 cities throughout the UK and got people there to have a chat with their Amazon Echo or Google Home.
Coronavirus youth job crisis: How to beat it…
According to a study, conducted by the Resolution Foundation, it is expected that youth unemployment will rise by over 640,000 this year, taking the total to over 1 million.
Boss of Manchester rape victims charity slams new stats showing prosecutions at lowest rate for decade
The latest Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) statistics revealing that just 1.4% of the 55,130 rapes recorded by police led to prosecution in the 12 months to March.
Covid recovery: Why is Manchester’s high street in the bottom 10 in the UK?
Data published by the Centre for Cities shows Manchester’s high street ranks in the bottom five in the country in its recovery from coronavirus, receiving just 34% of the footfall it received prior to lockdown.
Revealed: Sexual assault figures continue to rise at Manchester universities
At the University of Manchester, the number of sexual assaults reported to the university was 30 for this academic year before it moved to remote work,
Film fans flock back to cinemas but what will release date delays mean for studios and filmmakers?
Studios have been forced to adopt one of two options over lockdown: delay release until the masses can finally attend cinemas, or allow its films to be available for rent on streaming services.
Manchester council leader says new park plans will be proof of city’s ‘bright future’
The 6.5-acre Mayfield Park will run between Piccadilly station and Mancunian Way, along the River Medlock and is part of a larger £1.4 billion development project.
Beirut blast: “This is the last thing this country needed”
The explosion at Beirut’s port was heard more than 100 miles away in Cyprus, located to the west of the city’s port.
Why ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ is raising questions in Manchester
Over 72,000 restaurants, cafés and pubs have embraced the initiative, which gives punters fifty per cent off food and non-alcoholic drinks when they dine-in, capped at £10.
House prices in Manchester fall by almost 10% since July 2019
With house prices at low levels and the Chancellor’s introduction of the stamp duty ‘holiday’, it is a great time for first-time buyers to purchase their new home and for homeowners to move house.
Beyond techno: MM asks Berlin’s music insiders for the city’s best bands
MM heads to the German capital to find out what music is tickling the fancy of locals there…