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"It is yet another step forward in our really important campaign" More than £800,000 has been awarded to The Wharf in Marple from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a major step in the areas world heritage site status campaign. @LisaSmartMP has welcomed the news.
"Accessibility is important, and visibility - and when major tournaments do come around, that's what they provide." At a grassroots football event at Chadderton FC, England International Nikita Parris told That's TV what the Lionesses tournament success means for the future of…
"We've seen a lot of volunteers move onto full time work... that is brilliant to see." Dawson and Cllr Jackie Lane, trustees of Dukinfield's Together Centre, with manager Karen Evans and volunteer Patrick Finnegan spoke to That's TV about seeing their volunteers grow and learn.
"I shared it with the band, and they were just as excited as we were." That's TV spoke to Uppermill FC's chairman Steve Southern, who unveiled the team's new kit celebrating Oldham band Inspiral Carpets.
"It's really hard for comedians to make money... we want to give them a chance!" That's TV visited the Creatures Comedy Club to hear about their comedy festival, which starts on the 15th of July.
"It's important to have a city-region where all boats are rising." That's TV spoke to Mayor of Greater Manchester, @AndyBurnhamGM who told us more about the launch of his 10-year plan for the city.
"Come and enjoy the gardens, and enjoy Manchester - it's probably the best city in the country!" That's TV visited Piccadilly Gardens for the launch of the MCR Live '25 Hub, kicking off a packed summer of music throughout the city.
"I don't think exams are the best way to assess someone." That's TV spoke to Gideon Udeubor, who completed a T-Level qualification with Transport for Greater Manchester. @Travel_GM @MayorofGM
"I'm a passionate believer in the MBacc, I'm a passionate believer in transforming our education system to make it more employer-led." That's TV attended Greater Manchester's first Festival of Technical Education, and heard @RtHonRobHalfon's thoughts on the MBacc qualification.
Manchester City Council have published its Public Health Annual Report, focusing on the health of the city's population. @ManCityCouncil's director of public health, Cordelle Ofori has discussed the findings.
"This is actually like a fiscal event." Ahead of the first Oasis show tonight in Cardiff—and the launch of a major world tour—the @OasisPodcast network has been discussing the potential impact on both the economy and the music scene.
"We get it, we've now got it right, and we're going to continue to improve." That's TV spoke to Sir Stephen Watson QPM, Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable, and GM Deputy Mayor Kate Green, on a report into current practice around child sexual exploitation crimes.
Cheadle MP, @ThomasMorrison has said the Government should withdraw the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, after the fallout from the vote.
"I hope the cuts don't get through at all." @RLong_Bailey has reaffirmed her opposition to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, ahead of its second reading.
"It's all about the night time economy, and it being a safe and enjoyable place to be." Nigel Shields, Town Centre Director for the Bury BID, told us more about the town's Purple Flag accreditation, and what it is doing to make night life in Bury safer.
"It will be out in the open for the community to come along and explore." Ahead of this year's Ayres Road Festival, That's TV spoke to artist Rosie Antiszko, who told us about her wheelie bin-inspired art project.
"This year is going to be the biggest and best one yet!" That's TV spoke to the founder of OT Creative Space, Lynda Sterling, who told us about this year's Ayres Road festival, in Old Trafford.
"There's so many benefits." Andrew Levy of Incredible Edible Prestwich spoke to That's TV about the Right to Grow, and how growing your own produce can benefit wellbeing.