XS Manchester's Voice
By XS Manchester
A weekly guide to what's happening in Manchester, giving the city a voice with Michelle Ackerley.
Latest episode
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Episode 12
In the last episode of the current series, Michelle’s got the details on Marcus Rashford’s £10 Christmas Dinner, explores 80s Christmas Movie season at Home, and talks to mental health charity, Dad Matters. -
Episode 11
The latest on what’s been going on in Manchester this week – including the latest on the drink spiking epidemic, Jay Blades from Night & Day on Oldham Street updates us on the noise pollution story, we’re at the football Museum at Urbis and... -
Episode 10
In this episode, Michelle Ackerley discovers more on Ralf Rangnick taking over as Man United manager, heads down to an alternative Christmas market called “Taps Not Tat” hosted by two independent Manchester breweries and hears from the Help... -
Episode 9
This week, we’re exploring an exhibition all about Factory Records, the Hacienda and the Madchester scene. And we find out about those cone cycle lanes that are popping up and the Clean Air Zone that’s coming to central Manchester soon. Plus, hear... -
Episode 8
This week, we hear from the guy in charge of sound on 'Whats The Story Morning Glory' who ended up in possession of Liam's famous tambourine that went for a fortune at auction this week. Also, we've been at HOME in Manchester this week for the... -
Episode 7
This week Michelle explores the pressure on young footballers and their tiny chances of making it as professionals. Our local hero is a man who developed a homeless village in Manchester and we speak to the guys from Deptford Northern Soul Club. -
Episode 6
On this episode, hear what Insulate Britain have been up to at Manchester Airport, details on a big new music event for Manchester and artist Jock McFaydyen exhibiting his work at the Lowry. Michelle also talks to Friends of the Earth Manchester and.… -
Episode 5
In this episode, hear about the worrying rise in drink and injection-spiking in Greater Manchester as well as comedian Dave Spikey chatting to Michelle about his upcoming shows in Salford and Stockport. Artist Venessa Scott wraps up Black... -
Episode 4
In this episode we find out what the impact of climbing Covid rates might be in Greater Manchester and what climate change promises have been made here ahead of the COP26. Also, hear all about the new Van Gogh Alive exhibition and a chat with the... -
Episode 3
In episode three we get a round up of the big stories of the week, discussing the testimonies from the Manchester Arena Inquiry and what might change as a result. Also hear why a Rochdale MP is angry about social housing, why Mike from '3 Dads...
