Articles relating to: North of England
“It was a story I needed to tell.” Portico Prize-winning author Sally J Morgan on gender inequality, friendship and the North
A staple of Manchester’s cultural and literary life, The Portico Library is situated above The Bank pub on Mosley Street. The 19th century library houses more than 25,000 books and is filled with archives covering 450 years. While The Portico is a subscription library, it works with diverse communities in the region to create events, exhibitions and learning programmes. It is also the home of The Portico Prize, established in 1985, a biennial award which accepts submissions across all literary formats and gives £10,000 to an overall winner.
Exploring the North via video games
I have a unique sense of kinship with my home town of Manchester, mainly through the music of bands like The Stone Roses and The Smiths. Every time I listen to these artists, I’m reminded of where I’m from and how that’s shaped me into who I am today.
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.
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.
Northern Soul Awards 2018 – The Winners
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15.
Nesh. Bobbins. Brew. How well do you know your Northernisms?
Back when I was a Manchester newbie, my then boyfriend was a Yorkshireman.
Our Year in Pictures: Northern Soul’s Favourite Photos of 2017
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s hard to believe that the end of the year is fast approaching.
Northern Soul heads to the first Northern Fiction Alliance Roadshow
When I lived in that there London, my flat was right around the corner from Penguin Random House (the one on Vauxhall Bridge Road).
How the North (eventually) made a dog owner out of me
Only in what I choose to call ‘middle age’– with the implicit intention to live to at least 114 – did I become a dog owner.
What’s On in August/September – Theatre
Wondering what to do next weekend? Running out of ideas of how to entertain the kids during the summer holidays? Then look no further than the Northern Soul theatre preview.
Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
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The Northern Soul Poll
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