Melvyn Bragg writes for Northern Soul about the cultural asset stripping of the North of England. It is so very predictable isn’t it. London in trouble or wanting to rationalise or use the iron heel, or merely enjoy wasting or...
Read MoreNorthern Soul‘s Head Photographer Chris Payne captures the North’s love affair with music in a series of atmospheric snaps. Share...
Read MoreHow’s your Northern knowledge? With just a few days until 2015 draws to a close, let’s see how much you can recall about the year – and we’ll also test your general Northern trivia. No prizes, just a lovely feeling...
Read MoreIt may sound a bit twee, but my garden is my sanctuary. Whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed, overworked or overwrought, I open the back door, step outside and immediately feel better. The mental health benefits of gardens and...
Read MoreWith so many domestic fixtures squeezed in as the Amnesty International World Cup loomed, the fortunes of our big Northern clubs seemed to change quicker than a Tory cabinet over the past couple of months. As this weirdest of...
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