As part of my third year major project I decided to produce a three-part television news piece revolving around young people (aged 16-24) and their lack of particpation in sport. Once young people leave high school and physical education is no longer compulsory we see a 70% decline in activity levels. I wanted to find…
The Tug-of-War: Young People vs Sport PART TWO
As part of my third year major project I decided to produce a three-part television news piece revolved around young people (aged 16-24) and their lack of particpation in sport. Once young people leave high school and physical education is no longer compulsary we see a 70% decline in activity levels. I wanted to find…
The Tug-of-War: Young People vs Sport PART ONE
As part of my third year major project I decided to produce a three-part television news peice revolved around young peple (aged 16-24) and their lack of particpation in sport. Once young people leave high school and physical education is no longer compulsary we see a 70% decline in activity levels. I wanted to find…
Manchester craftsmen behind BBC One short film ‘The Supporting Act’
LAST week saw the release of BBC One’s powerful festive short film, ‘The Supporting Act’. Since then the campaign has been viewed 3.3 million times on Facebook and has over 38,000 re-tweets on Twitter. The stop motion film was devised by Amar Marwaha and Arvid Härnqvist for BBC Creative, directed by Blikink’s Elliot Dear and…
Manchester holds AJ Bell PSA Squash World Championships
TODAY marks day one into the quarter finals of the PSA Squash World Championships being held at Manchester Central. Athletes from across the globe have travelled to compete in this world-class event. I was in the heart of the action, where we saw one of the most exciting female players on the PSA World Tour,…
Manchester’s award-winning Christmas Markets are back in town this winter
With over 350 festive stalls and chalets covering 10 sites across the city centre, this year is set to be one of the most popular yet. The markets attract shoppers from all over the UK with its booming atmosphere, mouth-watering international delicacies and hand crafted gifts putting Manchester on the Christmas map, becoming not only…
Quays News TV: Weather report
We’ve had a cold start to the week with a few snow flurries. I presented today’s weather forecast. (00.14.45-00.15.17)
Salford’s Santa Sprint
THE second annual Santa Dash returned to the University of Salford to bring some festive fun whilst raising money for mental health charity ‘Mind’. The event began at 12pm and proved to be very popular with students and staff members dressing in Santa suits and hats as they walked, jogged and ran their way round…
Salford pub slashes prices to tackle Christmas loneliness
A PUB in Swinton will set the table for those spending Christmas alone, as an opportunity to enjoy a traditional meal with those in the same position tackling the growing issue of loneliness. The Moorside Farm Pub will serve a discounted Christmas dinner to a number of people who would otherwise be spending this Christmas…
Salford sports teams back Rainbow laces campaign
Salford Universities sports teams have been supporting the Rainbow lace anti-homophobia campaign by wearing multicoloured laces. The University are following the initiative brought in by charity, Stonewall UK that has been in place for a number of years across all sports in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities. Salford Proud are the universities…
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