Monthly Archives: August 2020
“We know the North isn’t one place, it’s not just one voice.” Northern Soul talks to HarperNorth’s Publishing Director, Genevieve Pegg
The North-South divide has long been a contentious issue but recent events seem to have accentuated the gap.
Read the full story..Good News in Focus: Platt Fields Market Garden
Northern Soul and People’s Powerhouse are continuing our partnership to share good new stories about businesses, people and communities coming together in the North of England during the COVID-19 crisis. As the country begins to loosen lockdown restrictions, we’re talking to Northerners doing excellent work across the region.
Read the full story..The Stinky Chef: Panna cotta with local strawberries and aged balsamic
During these strange and uncertain times, we’re all in need of a pick-me-up. And what better than something to feed the body as well as the soul?
Read the full story..The changing face of the Manchester skyline
Pre-pandemic, the Manchester skyline was changing dramatically – the city was starting to resemble Manhattan.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: GinnelWatch – time to show us your ginnels…
We love a good ginnel at Northern Soul.But, depending on where you’re from, there are all sorts of words for what essentially amounts to an alleyway, including jennel, snicket, vennel, gennel, jitty, jetty and our favourite…a weind.
Read the full story..Good News in Focus: Dianne Irving, The Crown and The Howard Arms, Carlisle
Northern Soul and People’s Powerhouse are continuing our partnership to share good new stories about businesses, people and communities coming together in the North of England during the COVID-19 crisis. As the country begins to loosen lockdown restrictions, we’re talking to Northerners doing excellent work across the region.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
- Brute Strength: Why Our Northern Concrete is Worth Keeping
- Writing a novel in 2021? Tips and guidance from a successful 2020 debut author
- Book Review: Lairies by Steve Hollyman
- “We’re a resource for the whole of the North of England.” Kenn Taylor, Lead Cultural Producer North at The British Library North
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