For the modern generation, gaming has become part of day to day life. MM went down to speak to Manchester’s Access Creative College staff and students about the college’s innovative work and future plans for expansion.

Just over a year ago, a brave young boy called Jack Acton lost his life at the age of four after a short battle with a rare incurable brain tumour.

We sat down with up and coming band Crossed Lines at the Access to Music College in Manchester to discuss their course, the band and their hopes for the future.