Why do Manchester and Salford need an alternative press? Debate on Tue 25 February 2014

Article published: Thursday, February 20th 2014

The Manchester and Salford Branch of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) kindly hosts a debate on the past and future of MULE and the local independent press. Why do Manchester and Salford need a radical press? Guest speakers are Tony Harcup (University of Sheffield, author of “Alternative Press, Alternative Voices”), Stephen Kingston (Salford STAR) and Rich Goulding (MULE editor).

The event takes place at the Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess St, M1 6DD, on Tue 25 February 2014 at 6.30pm. The entrance to the building is on Major St. Come along and share the event widely. Follow us on Twitter for news and updates.

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Grrrrrrr. This clashes exactly with the Manch. Climate meeting across at FMH!
Comment by Stephen Pennells on February 24, 2014 at 12:32 am

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