Contributors
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Helen Nugent Helen Nugent is a journalist who has worked for most of the national newspapers, The Big Issue in the North and as a broadcast journalist for the BBC. She is founder and editor of the Northern Soul webzine, a celebration of Northern culture and enterprise. northernsoul.me.uk | @nugehelen
Daniel Cookney
MCr Voices 22-23 Akram Khan One of the world’s most celebrated dance artists on his new exhibition at The Lowry. 40-41 Biopolar Sunshine Mancunian singer, songwriter, music producer and former member of Kid British.
Daniel Cookney is a writer, designer and lecturer based in Manchester. He has previously contributed to publications including The Guardian, The Independent, i-D, Dummy, Manchester Evening News and Creative Tourist. @danielcookney
Katie Popperwell
80-81 Jade Jones British taekwondo athlete and Olympic gold medallist.
Katie Popperwell is a freelance journalist based in Manchester. She is North West correspondent for Emerald Street, and has had work featured in Stylist Magazine, Citylife, The Big Issue in the North and Flux Magazine. She also works as a consultant on a range of cultural projects in Manchester for clients including Selfridges and Cornerhouse. @ktpop
92-93 Martin Purdy Author, historian and frontman of ‘electro-folk’ trio Harp and a Monkey.
Rhonda Carrier
56-57 James Eden Entrepreneur and owner of designer menswear brand Private White V.C. 70-71 Michael Caines MBE Award-wining chef and co-owner of the Abode Hotels group.
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Transport information
Didsbury-based Rhonda Carrier writes about UK and international travel for major newspapers, magazines and websites including The Guardian, National Geographic Traveller and takethefamily.com. rhondastravels.net | @rhondylou
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Airport information Direct flights from over 200 destinations around the world. Save time, fly direct!
visitmanchester.com | @visit_mcr
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