The six-part series focuses on one Manchester family’s complex lives over a turbulent 15-year period.

“It is an odd thing where you’re doing comedy and getting paid to comment on the collapse of western civilization,” reflects Nish Kumar on his job as a political comedian.

Stacey Dooley is among that rare breed of investigative journalist that is as affable as she is Avant-garde.

Figures obtained by a Freedom of Information request show that the number of men and women earning the higher wages at those councils which responded is more equal than the national picture.

A librarian at the university by day, he has coached Manchester’s quiz quartets for the past 21 years.

Last Monday night at roughly 10:30pm, a small blaze broke out at the Unite Students Parkway Gate accommodation complex.

As part of the BBC annual report, the BBC has had to release the names and earnings of all employees whose salaries exceed £150,000.

Salford City Radio has smashed its £10,000 crowd-funding target thanks to anonymous donations.

Brian Hardman has joined the team as head of broadcast operations for dock10’s post production unit having previously worked in a similar role for The Farm North based at BBC North.

When indie pop legends The 1975 teamed up with the BBC Philharmonic orchestra for Radio 1’s live lounge the result was nothing short of superb.

A BBC-recognised market will be kicking off a street food night market this month at the University of Manchester.