Monthly Archives: March 2020
Good News: positive stories from across the North
Northern Soul and People’s Powerhouse are partnering to share good news stories about businesses, people and communities coming together in the North of England and showing us the best of humanity during the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve heard so many examples of people showing great kindness and compassion and we think that these stories deserve to be shared far and wide. Let’s bring a little sprinkle of joy to people’s news feed and show the world how great Northerners really are, especially in challenging times.
Read the full story..Films: Northern Soul’s Comfort Viewing (Part One)
With us all cooped up inside for the foreseeable future, there’s not a great deal to do except sit tight and watch stuff. But it might as well be good stuff.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: Northern Images
The team at Northern Soul are practising social distancing and working from the safety of their homes, but that hasn’t stopped us wanting to celebrate our beautiful region.
Read the full story..Takeaway Review: Proove, West Didsbury
During lockdown, when you’re wandering into your kitchen for the millionth time and opening the fridge before closing it again, you might have hit the point when it’s time to think about ordering a takeaway.
Read the full story..Pantry Pairings: Chef Tony selects the best wines for your store cupboard meals
With nights out in our favourite restaurants off the menu, Brits are turning to their cupboards for culinary inspiration.
Read the full story..“Small steps can ultimately lead to big impacts.” Cumbria-based ethical skincare company Pure Lakes talks to Northern Soul
If there’s a sliver of good news during the current COVID-19 pandemic (and, good lord, we need some) it’s the decreasing air pollution and positive environmental impact caused by human beings, well, just staying at home.
Read the full story..Open Up & Pour: The way we talk about wine
As I’ve always operated a ‘no question is a stupid one’ attitude to my Cracking Wine tastings, I love it when I get that question.
Read the full story..“I wanted to reach as many young people as I could.” Deborah Dixon talks about preventing young sudden cardiac deaths with CRY
In September 2011, Deborah Dixon experienced every parent’s worst nightmare.
Read the full story..From shy teacher to international battle rapper, 63-year-old Joy France talks to Northern Soul
What would happen if you were a teacher and went rogue?
Read the full story..Online exhibition: Talking Sense, The Portico Library, Manchester
Museums, art galleries and libraries across the North are now off limits to the public, their displays and collections sitting behind locked doors.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
- “Red wine is about depth of flavour, tannins, feel and weight in the mouth.”
- “People are a lot more aware of local businesses.” The founders of Roastea talk to Northern Soul
- “We have a basket that’s 4,000 years old, but looks like you can buy it in B&Q.” Campbell Price, Egyptologist and curator at Manchester Museum
- “It’s given us the time to sit down and realise where we want to go with our music.” The Orielles chat to Northern Soul
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