Also in this week’s newsletter, regional disparities in the government’s ‘growth spending’
Premier League club says its ambitious plans for ground to replace Old Trafford will kick off area’s regeneration
Mayor makes case for state support for development plans around Manchester United’s new stadium
The city’s ecosystem of universities, commerce and research is attracting investors and start-ups
Greater Manchester could boost Derbyshire communities but historical attempts to alter local government administrations have been unpopular
Plus, the ‘multiplier’ effect of the BBC’s move to Salford
Love, loss and a perilous suitcase feature in Steven Moffat and Russell T Davies’s hour-long ‘Joy to the World’
Funding fears loom over UK government’s plan to improve struggling services through franchising powers
Howard Bernstein transformed a city on its knees
Mayors argue new train line is needed after northern leg of HS2 was axed on cost grounds
Plus, lessons from a golf company’s diversification play
Several of the UK’s northern cities are transforming once neglected passageways into bucolic oases; community spaces filled with urban art, herb gardens — and civic pride
The 80km of track could be built faster and cheaper than axed HS2 leg, says research
Once seen as a template for the world’s industrial future, the city’s building boom now makes it a test for urban living
Patients in Manchester will take part in first study using ‘wonder material’ that was discovered in the city
The town faces the same Nimbyism and conflicting attitudes towards the greenbelt that stifle much of the national debate
The dealmaker flitted between Whitehall corridors and Middle Eastern palaces in a quest to rejuvenate his hometown
Also in this week’s newsletter: a salutary lesson for Labour
The author celebrates the spirit, cheer and energy that power her place of birth
Series of failed attempts at opening ￡365mn venue amid cancellations, confusion, safety concerns and resignations
‘Venue-related technical issue’ blamed for latest setback to hit ￡350mn project backed by Oak View Group
Launch of UK’s largest indoor arena put back by build delays and safety concerns
US-backed Co-op Live takes ‘difficult decision’ to reschedule comedian’s shows
Collective Ma’louba’s show at Aviva Studios in Manchester gets lost in metatheatrical tangles
New investor warns that transforming the club will take time and upgrading Old Trafford will cost ￡1bn
