Counter-terror officers arrested five men - who are all Iranian nationals - as they swooped on various locations around the country on Saturday over a 'suspected plot to target a specific premises' Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Phone: +44 (0) 1858 438800 Email: [email protected] You are currently accessing Professional Adviser via your Enterprise account If you already have an account please use the link below to sign in If you have any problems with your access or would like to request an individual access account please contact our customer service team Email: [email protected] Join Login Treasury Committee questions regulator on the impact of finfluencers Impact is yet to be determined but a positive step Part of regulator’s programme to ‘reduce burden’ © Incisive Business Media Limited, Published by Incisive Business Media Limited, New London House, 172 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5QR. Registered in England and Wales with company registration number 09178013. Part of Arc network, www.arc-network.com Armed officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command carried out a series of coordinated raids on Saturday evening (3 May) A 40-year-old man was detained at a property on East Street Residents reported a loud bang before witnessing a shirtless man being led away by officers was arrested in the Stockport area following a separate operation on Heathbank Road in Cheadle Hulme although the suspect’s age has not yet been confirmed Simultaneous activity saw a 29-year-old man arrested in Swindon and a 46-year-old man taken into custody in west London The arrests are part of a pre-planned operation targeting what authorities describe as a "suspected plot to target a specific premises." All five men have been arrested on suspicion of the preparation of a terrorist act under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 Four of the suspects – those arrested in Rochdale and west London – are believed to be Iranian nationals The nationality of the fifth man is still being established head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command described the investigation as “fast-moving,” noting that officers are still in the early stages of piecing together motives and assessing the broader risks involved. “We are working closely with those at the affected site to keep them updated,” Commander Murphy said “We understand the public may be concerned and I would ask them to remain vigilant.” Police confirmed that they are actively liaising with the impacted site to provide support and guidance although further details remain confidential for operational reasons were supported by officers from Greater Manchester Police Wiltshire Police and Counter Terrorism Policing nationally a heavy police presence remained on East Street where the front door of the targeted house appeared severely damaged from forced entry All five suspects remain in custody while searches continue at several locations across Greater Manchester Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated Roch Valley Radio is a not-for-profit radio station serving Bury and Rochdale including the surrounding areas on DAB and I’m walking through Hulme towards NIAMOS where tufts of weeds grow through the cracks in the concrete and there’s a door open: I step through and hear the Untold Orchestra rehearsing an arrangement of Ain’t Nobody buckets filled with cluttered dirty dishes from recent communal meals alongside a note gently asking people to clean up after themselves The inside walls are covered in black and white photos of legendary parties at NIAMOS and posters about the importance of being respectful to your neighbours directors Maria Corrigan and Ronnie Walfall made an announcement housed in a beautiful old Edwardian theatre which had sparked a chain reaction of orchestras social and political movements forming and has provided solace for Hulme’s most vulnerable communities was in thousands of pounds of “historic debt” they were facing rising costs of bills and repairs a situation made worse by their failure to generate enough income from ticket sales and big arts funding bodies They urgently needed the community’s support “to ‘keep the lights’ on” this situation is not exactly described as unique a former sailor who donated all her time and energy into turning a former Ghanaian church into an iconic community centre says she remembers many moments of joy in her time running the building between 2018 and 2021 but that joy was there in spite of a feeling that she was “literally just navigating through a storm who also played an essential role in its creation there was a weekly tradition where Berry and Riley would stay up late on Friday nights while someone cooked a big meal for everyone to share and musicians rehearsed in the studios above their heads Berry bursts out laughing when I tell her the figure that Riley has shared with me (despite amicably departing from the centre in 2021 she’s still looped into some emails) — that as of 21 December 2024 NIAMOS was in debt of £118,508.45 to its landlord plus an approximate £70,000 of debt to its electricity provider Many have assumed Chumber is the villain of the piece — that the story of NIAMOS is the usual sad tale of a profit-motivated landlord letting a beautiful building fall apart so he can eventually knock it down and build flats in its place The reality might just be a bit more complex — but more on this later “That’s in the spirit of Nia.” She stresses that she knows this is an unenviable position for Corrigan and Walfall who are doing their best to steer the ship When Janey Riley first stepped into the Wonder Inn in Shudehill where dozens of people gathered every week for freshly baked goods the community centre’s brief golden age was already ending as well as legal fees to convince the landlord to let her keep the lease singer songwriter Kirsty Almeida realised she could no longer keep the show on the road but it’s not always for you to complete a vision The community spirit pioneered by Almeida was revived by Riley less than five months later it was official: a contract had been signed with the landlord “A community arts and music cultural centre coming to you soon Manchester,” she posted on Facebook alongside a photo of two clinking glasses. who gathered in Eastern Bloc in the Northern Quarter to discuss their visions for NIAMOS Riley remembers the founding members on ladders “I was there that first week when they got the keys It received £13,800 from the Arts Council to put on a satirical pantomime a play that I’m told by those involved in its creation was nothing short of euphoric “All I can remember is that it was about the Royals and Andrew was into animals rather than —” Riley says There was a pay-as-you-feel café in the common room playing the piano or having a hot meal or jamming with musicians and then dropping out (Hulme resident and singer Yemi Bolatiwa tells me the space became “so many important things for people’s careers”) and many use the building for wakes and funerals. Riley had ideas that were ambitious and quirky the kind that people told her would never happen When it was looking like the Wonder Inn wouldn’t survive the financial nadir it was in Riley decided she wanted her own community centre she would call it the Nia Centre — something she calls a “total coincidence” given what she was about to discover when she stepped into the building in 2018 Already have an account? Sign in Already have an account? Sign In Share this story to help us grow- click here Discussing a tendency in contemporary politics to reduce issues to questions of scientific measures of climate change Mike Hulme argues for more diverse understandings of climate and change and its impacts on society Mike Hulme discussed his research on climatism as part of his lecture, ‘Epistemic Pluralism and Climate Change’ at LSE on 10 March 2025, you can watch a recording of the event here In 2011, I published an article in Osiris, a leading history of science journal. In it, I introduced the term ‘climate reductionism’ to describe a particular way of thinking about the future that had gained ground in previous years. Climate reductionism imagined the future solely through the predictions of climate science as though climate alone will determine the human future. In ‘Reducing the future to climate: A story of climate determinism and reductionism’ I pointed out the deficiencies and the dangers of this way of thinking. That article has become the most cited in that journal’s 40-year history. I was concerned about how climate reductionist thinking was limiting our imagination of the future I am now concerned about how it is constraining the politics of the present. climatism uses the idea of climate change to ‘naturalise’ the problems of the world The effect of human influences on the climate system means that our climate can no longer be understood as simply ‘natural’ Not least is the reality of human-caused climatic change. To some extent this scientifically well-established fact ‘de-naturalises’ the idea of climate The effect of human influences on the climate system means that our climate can no longer be understood as simply ‘natural’. Climate has now to be understood as something which is human-shaped. The patterns of weather around the world are indeed different than they would be on a twin planet without human presence. This distinction between climate (as natural) and on-going changes in climate (as largely human-caused) is subtle and hard to characterise It is a distinction that is easily elided in popular thinking and political discourse. But it leads to two mis-steps. The first wrong turn taken is to believe that all meteorological events are mere proxies for human agency whether the ultimate source of that agency is nefarious (e.g fossil fuel interests) or more prosaic (e.g meat-eating consumers). Climate’s remaining ‘naturalness’ gets forgotten. Thus all hurricanes and heatwaves become viewed as manifestations of fossil fuel companies forgetting that hurricanes and heatwaves are a natural feature of the world’s climates The most pressing questions raised by the tragedy of hurricane Katrina’s impact on New Orleans in August 2005 pertain to the politics of race not to the politics of burning fossil carbon or cutting down tropical forests Just because hurricanes and heatwaves are natural features of local climates does not mean that human actions are not altering their intensity and/or frequency. And just because the impacts of weather and climatic extremes are always mediated by local social economic and political factors does not mean we should ignore the need to decarbonise our energy systems and to manage our forests more sustainably. By pointing out the ideology of climatism and its attendant dangers I am not dismissing the scientific evidence that human actions have already caused changes in climatic patterns Nor am I suggesting that efforts to mitigate climate change and to adapt to its effects are worthless or should be stopped Image Credit: Toa55 on Shutterstock Mike Hulme is professor of human geography at the University of Cambridge His work illuminates the numerous ways in which the idea of climate change is deployed in public He is the author of 12 books on climate change including the widely acclaimed ‘Why We Disagree About Climate Change’ (Cambridge University Press 2009) and from 2000 to 2007 was the Founding Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research Read more from Becky Norman Last week, the TrainingZone team travelled to Learning Technologies 2025 in London to unpack the talk of the L&D town we experienced the usual LT mix – inspiration energising conversations and helpful direction for the profession LT2025 felt like a hard-hitting wake-up call the focus in 2025 has shifted – from generative AI to agentic AI Daniel Hulme and Trish Uhl shared compelling and (often) confronting insights into its staggering implications for work other themes featured too – from accessibility and evaluation to compliance and strategic change – but it was clear that AI stole the spotlight The message was hard to ignore: L&D must act fast we explore three standout sessions that explored this shift in more depth a globally recognised AI expert and CEO at SATALIA whistle-stop tour of AI’s trajectory on a macro level A particularly alarming moment was when he used the PESTLE framework to lay out six ‘AI singularities’ – points of major disruption: could help solve the world’s most pressing problems – freeing people from economic constraints to focus on “making the world a better place” with one audience member questioning such hopefulness given the “cruel” acts being committed by certain leaders in power today And Hulme openly admitted to simply not knowing Hulme also educated delegates on agentic AI: “We’re moving from AI to agents – and eventually they’ll migrate to the physical world.” We need to think of these as digital employees that got into the specifics of agentic AI – its expansive capabilities rapid speed of progress and disruptive power. Illustrating how we move through the adoption journey Uhl introduced her AI maturity framework: Crawl To bring to life the potential here, Uhl pointed to research on “Cybernetic teammates” from Harvard Business School This ‘field experiment’ on how AI could reshape team collaboration found that an individual using AI could outperform a whole team working on the same thing. scaling laws and the Martech Law to explain why AI capability is doubling every few months L&D’s critical role is to help organisations and people adapt quickly are you developing digital masters or digital disasters?” she asked Josh Bersin brought the focus to L&D’s future These systems will dynamically offer content – courses chatbots and videos – tailored to learners’ needs and integrated into personal AI assistants powered by large language models the L&D profession will no longer be ‘doing the do’ Bersin stated that L&D will have to shift from an education provider to an enablement partner The focus of L&D will evolve toward job redesign and reskilling to equip people to work in an AI world He gives the LMS 10 years before it becomes obsolete (Others at the event suggested it might happen sooner.) L&D needs to muscle into organisation-wide AI conversations and demonstrate its strategic value Bersin highlighted the high ROI of shifting to AI-first learning models – the challenge for L&D teams will be securing the budget and resources to make it happen “You won’t have any choice – but it’s an exciting time for L&D.” The overarching message from Learning Technologies 2025 was clear: L&D must reshape its role fast or risk becoming irrelevant With the arrival of digital employees coming fast L&D needs to adapt itself to help both organisations and people prepare for this hefty disruption Let’s see where we get to when Learning Technologies 2026 rolls around Counting down to Learning Technologies 2025: Europe’s leading workplace learning event A future we cannot fathom: Learning Technologies 2024 gets down and dirty Leaders need to stop the self-sacrifice cycle Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Grosvenor Casinos placed a £1 million guarantee on the 2025 edition of the Grosvenor UK Open Main Event a £1,500 buy-in tournament held in Coventry By the time late registration closed on the final Main Event flight resulting in a £1,219,660 prize pool and a £219,720 top prize Although this payout was less than his Spanish haul and his second six-figure prize in a Grosvenor-run British event – Hulme triumphed in the 2018 GUKPT London Main Event for £112,400 – will possibly make this latest victory taste all the more sweeter The top 121 finishers shared the guarantee-busting £1,219,660 prize pool Some of the poker world's most recognizable names enjoyed a return on their investments former WSOP Main Event finalists Dean Hutchison and Antoine Saout Each of the nine finalists locked in £16,350 but nobody wanted to get their hands on that sum because almost £220,000 awaited the champion Iason Filippidis was guaranteed his largest-ever score regardless of where he finished he busted in ninth when he four-bet shoved his final 15 big blinds with ace-queen and lost to Martin Donoghue's pocket queens Wantao Tang also secured a career-high score by collecting the £22,440 eighth-place prize crashed out in circumstances not dissimilar to Filippidis Tang committed his last 15 big blinds with ace-queen and will count himself unlucky to run into the pocket aces of Raymond Power Seven is considered lucky in many parts o the world he lost a huge portion of his stack running his pocket sevens into the pocket eights before getting the last of his chips into the middle with pocket sevens and losing to James "Raggy" Clarke's ace-ten Clarke's last action in the Grosvenor UK Open Main Event was to commit 14 big blinds to the pot with ace-five Unfortunately for the man affectionately known as "Raggy," Hulme woke up with a pair of jacks in the hole The £61,230 fifth-place prize money Donoghue helped himself to more than doubled his lifetime earnings. Donghue had three five-figure scores on his Hendon Mob profile before this event, including a £15,455 prize for a seventh-place finish in the UK Poker Championships Main Event in January 2025 Donoghue came unstuck when his ace-trey couldn't find a three-outer to crack Power's pocket kings Grosvenor Casinos Unveils 14-stop Schedule for the 2025 GUKPT Having won a brace of events at the GUKPT Manchester stop in early February Frenchman Antoine Labat was full of confidence and navigated his way to the UK Open Main Event Hulme ended any hopes Labat held of winning three Grosvenor events in the space of a month when he open-shoved from the small blind with ten-four Labat called off ten big blinds with king-seven Labat headed to the cashier's desk to collect £84,890 he will look back on this event fondly once his adrenaline wears off Wilson sat down at the final table with a meagre three big blinds stack and he looked destined to bag the £16,350 ninth-place prize he made it all the way to third place and a prize worth more than seven times that sum Hulme held a 17 million to 11 million chip lead over Power Hulme also held a significant advantage regarding experience and winnings with Hulme's $3.7 million in live earnings eclipsing Power's $87,000 The final hand saw all the chips pass over the betting line Hulme holding ace-ten and Power's king-ten needing some help busting Power in second place for £160,390 and leaving a delighted Hulme to bank £219,720and the title of 2025 Grosvenor UK Open Main Event champion Although Hulme was the largest winner of the 2025 Grosvenor UK Open several other players raked in sizeable top prizes Rhys Keen turned £2,000 into £72,000 with a victory in the High Roller event while Phil Tate reeled in £45,000 after winning the £340 Mini Main event Andrew Hawksby took down the £550 GUKPT Cup for £27,690 Fans of the major Grosvenor-run events have a six-week respite before being called into action again GUKPT Luton is scheduled from April 24 until May 2025 The popular leg of the GUKPT features a £1,250 buy-in Main Event with £250,000 guaranteed among its busy schedule The GUKPT stopped in Luton three times in 2024, running a £1,250 buy-in event each time. Christopher Johnson won the first Main Event, outlasting 211 opponents on his way to banking £48,570 and his second GUKPT Main Event title Seb Crane won the GUKPT Luton Main Event later in the year, coming out on top of a 284-strong crowd for a £66,000 score. Some 367 players bought in for the third and final GUKPT Luton Main Event, which was part of the 2024 GUKPT Grand Final schedule Niall Campbell triumphed and walked away with £89,000 for his efforts and has worked in the poker industry since 2008 Matthew stepped away from live reporting duties in 2015 and now concentrates on his role of Senior Editor for the PokerNews + Get the Texas Hold'em Poker Cheat Sheet - FREE PokerNews.com is the world’s leading poker website visitors will find a daily dose of articles with the latest poker news Disclaimer: any promotions presented on this page were correct and available at the time of writing We encourage all users to check the promotion displayed matches the most current promotion available by clicking through to the operator welcome page Please read the terms and conditions carefully before you accept any promotional welcome offer modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder This lecture explores the merits of epistemic pluralism in understanding climate change today Epistemic pluralism emphasises the need for diverse ways of knowing and interpreting climate change—drawing insights from the sciences This event is based on a recently published book Climate Change Isn’t Everything by Professor Mike Hulme Professor Hulme will discuss “climatism”, an ideology that reduces politics and society to the singular goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by a given date this event seeks to broaden the conversation which frames contemporary problems exclusively through the lens of climate science and which overemphasizes the role of climate in shaping the future he advocates for a more holistic approach that acknowledges the complexities and indeterminancies of social Through this lens of epistemic pluralism, he will argue that multiple forms of knowledge, inquiry and judgement can help liberal democracies better address the intertwined challenges of climate change Mike Hulme is Professor of Human Geography at the University of Cambridge and Geography Director of Studies at Pembroke College and historical construction of climate change and its material and discursive effects Hulme has contributed extensively to the field through interdisciplinary research including as the Founding Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and Editor-in-Chief of WIREs Climate Change including his contribution to the UN IPCC’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning work Elizabeth Robinson (@profejzrobinson) is Professor of Environmental Economics and Acting Dean of LSE’s Global School of Sustainability. Elizabeth is an environmental economist working primarily on climate change and health with a focus on food security and undernutrition and the design of policies and institutions to reduce climate change emissions and improve the livelihoods of resource-dependent communities Tim Forsyth is Professor of Environment and Development and is a specialist on the politics of environment and development with a focus on understanding contested science and risk within environmental governance His work analyses two themes: the politics and policy processes of contested environmental debates in rapidly developing countries; and the evolution of new multi-actor multi-level forms of governance such as cross-sector partnerships or deliberative forums He has written on climate change governance; forest policies in Asia; and social movements and local governance This event will be available to watch on LSE Live. 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Art and Creativity Diversity and Inclusion and Climate and Conservation the programme will leverage Hulme Grammar’s resources and expertise to benefit local primary support community-based learning initiatives and work alongside local charities to enhance educational access Hulme Grammar School Assistant Principal (Outreach) Dr Chris Millington expressed the school’s dedication to meaningful community engagement Dr Millington said: “As part of our mission we are excited to collaborate with Oldham’s vibrant community "This programme is a key step in sharing our resources to support learning beyond our school helping inspire and support young people in the area.” The event at Latics will bring together educators and students to celebrate the start of this initiative which Hulme Grammar hopes will foster meaningful connections and drive positive change within Oldham For more information on Hulme Grammar School’s outreach programme and future events please contact Dr Chris Millington at: outreach@hulmegrammar.org © Oldham Chronicle - all rights reserved Follow Curtis Hulme Farm if you are interested in: Evaluating current farm practices to maximise profitability Starting or continuing your journey to increasing herd productivity Increasing cow and heifer performance through milk from forage Farmers Dave and Caroline Williams run a 450-cow three-way-cross herd on an all-year-round calving system in Cheshire Curtis Hulme Farm is a dairy farm growing feed for the herd across 218 ha and the rest is contract-farmed with Caroline’s parents This all-year-round calving herd of 450 cows averages 8,800 litres per cow per year at 4.2% butterfat and 3.4% protein The cows are a three-way cross with Holstein-Friesian Dave and Caroline are currently exploring whether to continue breeding with Montbelliardes Curtis Hulme farm was originally tenanted by Dave's grandparents in 1943 bought the farm in 1981 and Dave and his wife have been farming in partnership with Dave's parents in recent years Through joining the Strategic Dairy Farm programme Dave and Caroline want to look at soil mapping on their farm and increase herd productivity with the feedback from a steering group and local farmers that they will be hosting during their on-farm meetings Rearing the next generation: How one farm ensures rumen development and good calf health (April 2025) – How Caroline Williams uses her expertise to rear calves to the highest standard at Curtis Hulme Farm A proactive approach to managing Johne’s at Curtis Hulme Farm (October 2024) – How Caroline Williams has worked to tackle Johne’s at Curtis Hulme Farm Understanding Johne’s Disease with Curtis Hulme Farm (May 2024) – James Hague Knowledge Exchange Manager joined by; Pete Orpin from the Action Group for Johne’s AHDB’s lead veterinary science expert and farmer Caroline Williams to discuss the importance of detection and control Johne’s disease Three new Strategic Dairy Farms – introducing Curtis Hulme (April 2024) – Introducing the latest Strategic Dairy Farms to join the programme British Dairying: A proactive approach to managing Johne’s is a positive step (October 2024) – The positive steps Caroline Williams is taking to tackle Johne’s in their herd All things dairy: A proactive approach to Johne’s pg.19 (September 2024) – The approach Curtis Hulme Farm takes to tackle Johne’s The Farmart – Meet the farmers: Dave and Caroline Williams (May 2024) – Introducing Curtis Hulme Farm and what they wanted to get out of the Strategic Dairy Farm programme Explore our other Strategic Dairy Farms Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB © Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board 2025 | All Rights Reserved Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board A much-loved Mancunian green haven is hosting a special celebration to mark its 25th birthday this summer Hulme Community Garden Centre has grown into an inclusive community hub that aims to promote healthy living through gardening the team will be putting on a day ‘filled with festivities community spirit and reflection on a quarter-century of growth Attendees can look forward to fun activities for all ages including tours of the centre’s green oasis Guests will also have the chance to meet and celebrate with the incredible volunteers who have been the heart and soul of the centre over the years said: “Our garden centre has something for every space We’re passionate about sourcing plants from local environmentally conscious nurseries and offering a wide range of native flowers “Growing food is at the heart of what we do and fruit trees to help our community become more self-sufficient and eco-friendly products ~ everything you need to create and enjoy your own green space.” said: “Reaching 25 years is a huge milestone for us Hulme Community Garden Centre has always been more than just a green space ~ it’s a place where people grow as much as the plants We’re a garden centre with a difference that make a difference to peoples lives is a celebration of everything we’ve achieved together as a community and a reflection of our mission to connect people with nature We can’t wait to welcome everyone on 5th July to celebrate what makes this place so special.” with support from the Greater Manchester Environment Fund and Green Spaces has allowed us to enhance our fabulous space offering more opportunities for learning through play This has helped us to continue and complete on major improvements and additions to our 2020 successful community share fund-raise; with generous support from a wide range of community groups local businesses and many individuals wanting to be part of and to invest in this fabulous project.” Enter your email address below to sign up for Manchester Wire’s email newsletter like many self-proclaimed new-rightists today to give a harder edge to the conservatism he inherited Hulme’s life is well summed up by a biographer as a “short, sharp” one. His entire oeuvre can be read in a few days He is that rare figure who had considerable influence without either writing very much or And yet the extraordinary force and concision of Hulme’s writing and the distinct spin he put on otherwise familiar notions Hulme conforms to the commonplace that people study what they aren’t—that mathematicians can’t add Discipline and order grounded the thought of this disorderly and undisciplined man After his tumultuous stints at Cambridge and various peregrinations he wound up in London where he found himself at the center of an avant-garde reacting against what it saw as Victorian respectability and prudery A poet (though one who wrote very little poetry) and art theorist he had a considerable influence on the movement we now know as modernism—above all on T.S Hulme insisted that politics and aesthetics were linked He thought one could rather easily read off someone’s views on pressing political questions from his preferences in sculpture or novels when cultural fandom often collapses into partisan allegiance.) Hulme largely conceived of politics “Temperament” or “attitude” had a great role to play in both artistic and political affinity And aesthetic revulsion shaped his objections to contemporary politics. Like Eliot Hulme saw the ascendant “romanticism” he wanted to dethrone as encompassing both art and politics The features that he found contemptible in romantic art and literature—its exaltation of the spontaneous personality against the societal barriers opposed to its full expression its equation of accomplishment with “breaking of rules,” its pretentiousness and fluffery its emotivism—carried over into political life “I object to the sloppiness which doesn’t consider that a poem is a poem unless it is moaning or whining,” he wrote “The thing that I think quite classical is the word lad Your modern romantic could never write that He would have to write ‘golden youth,’ and take up the thing at least a couple of notes in pitch.” Similar gripes animated his political thought in all this he found overlap with the left which also included many thinkers whose animus toward modernity was driven by a sense of its ugliness its destruction of valuable ways and practices the Liberal party had seemed to be the natural party of government setting the intellectual tone of the country and establishing England’s reputation as the liberal nation par excellence But from the mid-1880s the Conservatives enjoyed a couple decades of electoral success this parliamentary ascendancy never came close to dislodging liberalism as the de facto public philosophy of Britain; and liberalism was the name taken in politics by the romanticism Hulme hated. the Conservatives’ good stretch came to a crashing halt in 1905 when rifts over free trade split the party (A new wave of Conservatives wanted to institute a tariff policy breaking with their decades-long accommodation to the greatest symbol of mid-19th-century liberal triumph.) The Liberal governments that came in were of a self-consciously “New Liberal” type that sought to couple such traditional liberal goals as toleration and the rule of law with a more redistributive and interventionist state which would soon supplant it atop the party system introduced “The People’s Budget.” This legislation which would set the foundations for the modern welfare state met steep opposition from the Tory-leaning House of Lords The Lords rejected the bill multiple times precipitating two general elections in the year 1910 The tumult culminated (under threat from the king to pack the upper house with new peers) in the Parliament Act which removed the right of the Lords to veto money bills and limited it to a two-year suspensory veto on all other bills The result of these turbulent years was a radical change in the nature of the British state. As even one self-proclaimed “old liberal” declared what had transpired was a “revolution” that destroyed “our last effective constitutional safeguard,” handed an “absolute legislative dictatorship” to temporary partisan majorities and in effect birthed “a new constitution.” Hulme was even more apoplectic He wrote that the legislation of 1911 installed “unrestrained Single-Chamber Government” and thus brought the triumph of “pure democracy,” from which would come the downfall of “civilization,” the “gradual end of things.” It was this turmoil that gave rise to his political thought proper About Advertise Contact When Hulme Crescents opened in Manchester in 1972 they were heralded as a bold reimagining of urban living Designed by renowned architects Hugh Wilson and J the estate promised to marry the grandeur of Georgian crescents with the efficiency of modernist housing Stretching across four crescent-shaped blocks—each named after celebrated architects Nash and Adam—the Crescents were the largest public housing development in Europe with 3,284 deck-access homes intended to accommodate over 13,000 residents turning from a beacon of hope into one of Britain’s most infamous housing failures Hulme Crescents also became a canvas for creativity Its story is one of contrasts—between failure and resilience The Hulme Crescents were born out of post-war Manchester’s desire to rejuvenate itself Hulme had become a neglected industrial area The Manchester Corporation’s 1945 development plan described the district as offering “no gardens city planners turned to the fashionable “streets in the sky” concept an architectural movement designed to bring high-density car-free living to cities while preserving a sense of community The Crescents incorporated modernist principles with an air of historic grandeur concrete walkways designed for casual encounters landscaped communal areas were planned to offer green space and shield residents from traffic noise the Crescents aimed to create a self-contained urban utopia Womersley envisioned Hulme as a contemporary response to the elegant crescents of Bath and London the ambitions felt uneasy against the realities of mass housing construction The project was built using prefabricated concrete panels hastily assembled to meet pressing housing demands balconies were ill-suited for social interaction and communal areas felt sterile and unwelcoming the structures were riddled with design flaws a five-year-old child fell to their death—a moment that cemented the Crescents’ reputation as unsafe Underfloor heating—an experimental technology at the time—proved prohibitively expensive to run after the 1973 oil crisis The communal heating ducts became highways for pests; cockroaches and mice flourished in the warmth while the estate’s damp conditions exacerbated infestations The Crescents quickly earned notoriety for their pervasive sense of decay described by The Guardian as a “morass of design faults and tenants’ revulsion.” By 1975, 96% of residents expressed a desire to leave. Families were gradually rehoused, and by the early 1980s, Hulme Crescents had been largely abandoned by Manchester City Council the Crescents symbolised a monumental failure this period of abandonment was the start of something remarkable a new wave of residents began to populate its crumbling structures: artists and squatters seeking refuge in its cheap and overlooked spaces Hulme had become a haven for Manchester’s bohemian underground an anarchic and free-spirited community that reshaped the estate into a cultural crucible A group of residents knocked through three flats to create “The Kitchen,” a DIY recording studio and late-night club that drew aspiring musicians and Simply Red found inspiration in Hulme’s desolation and vibrancy and the estate’s reputation as an artistic haven grew Flats became stages for impromptu performances and underground raves while communal areas buzzed with graffiti artists and political activists Hulme’s decay was an invitation to create—to reclaim a failed urban utopia as their own This bohemian renaissance, however, came at a cost. Poverty, crime, and violence remained pervasive in Hulme Crescents. The labyrinthine walkways and sprawling decks, initially designed to connect neighbours, became corridors of fear, often patrolled only by opportunistic burglars. Residents like Mick Hucknall of Simply Red slept with weapons for protection resorted to installing reinforced doors—only to have them stolen the Crescents inspired fierce loyalty among their eclectic inhabitants it was a space of freedom and possibility that stood in stark contrast to the sanitised commercialised urban renewal projects that would follow “The very fact that so many spaces were unused… led to a sense of possibility absent from the sewn-up Hulme Crescents were no longer tenable as housing and the council received £31 million from the government to redevelop the area a mix of traditional terraced housing and low-rise apartments rose designed with input from former residents to prioritise liveability over ambition the demolition of the Crescents was a relief—a chance to erase a painful chapter in Manchester’s history it marked the end of a unique cultural moment While Hulme’s redevelopment brought new stability it also erased the freedom and creative spirit that had defined the Crescents in their final years the story of Hulme Crescents remains a polarising one it serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of utopian urbanism and the disconnect between design and lived experience it represents a fleeting era of possibility—a time when even in failure Did we miss something? 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battling for final point Antonelli taking plenty of positives from Miami weekend despite struggles on way to P6 in the Grand Prix ‘We took the tough decision’ – Vasseur defends Ferrari team orders situation in Miami as he acknowledges Hamilton’s frustration Denny Hulme and Chris Amon – the departed kings of New Zealand motorsport – will be looking down with wide smiles urging on fellow Kiwi Liam Lawson as he undertakes his most important Grand Prix in Melbourne as team-mate to four-time world champion Max Verstappen following his promotion to Red Bull the 23-year-old who was born in Hastings and raised in race-town Pukekohe has long known that he deserves an F1 seat READ MORE > ANALYSIS: Why Red Bull chose Lawson instead of Tsunoda as Perez's replacement and made his long-awaited debut in the 2023 Dutch GP after Daniel Ricciardo had been called up to replace Nyck de Vries but then sustained a hand injury in the second practice session Behind Liam lay a career in which he had aways shown good speed in the junior categories such as Toyota Racing Series and on outings for both Toro Rosso and Red Bull in FP1 sessions at Grands Prix battling Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and finishing 13th ahead of established team mate Yuki Tsunoda He then finished 11th in Italy and scored his first points with an impressive ninth in Singapore But then Red Bull put Ricciardo back in the car after Qatar I remember bumping into Liam in Vegas back then and pointing at him: “You should be in an F1 seat!” “I know!” he said Life must have been tough for him back then as Ricciardo stayed in the car right through until the US GP in 2024 But Liam’s commendable patience and loyalty were rewarded when he did the final six races and they yielded solid ninths in Austin and Sao Paulo And after weeks of debate it was finally confirmed he would replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull for 2025 READ MORE: Lawson determined to take ‘big opportunity’ ahead of him with Red Bull promotion Some see the second Red Bull seat alongside Max as a poisoned chalice like the second Lotus seat alongside Jimmy Clark back in Bruce’s day into whose camp Max had sprung with that wonderful victory in Spain back in 2016 when he took Daniil Kvyat’s seat at Red Bull But there’s something about Liam that suggests he has the inner fortitude to look and learn without letting the world champion’s pace get to him Liam Lawson will be racing alongside Max Verstappen this year are all too aware of the glittery legacy forged so many years ago by Bruce Bruce made an immediate impression when he came over on the inaugural NZ Driver to Europe scheme in 1958 then once again in his eponymous M7A at Spa in 1968 after he had set up the team that still bears his name and values at the end of 1963 READ MORE: TREMAYNE > The day the McLaren story began – and Bruce McLaren set a record that would last for over 40 years McLaren would go on to dominate the CanAm series between 1967 and 1971 Peter Gethin and Peter Revson after the tragedy of Bruce’s death on June 2nd achieved that honour after winning two races with Brabham in 1967 but switched to join countryman Bruce for 1968 Bruce McLaren was a trailblazer for New Zealanders in F1 his triumph in the season opener in Argentina marking the last for a New Zealander in Formula 1 He often joked with Bruce that part of the secret of their success was that they had such a lot of fun doing what they loved he would be instrumental in helping McLaren to survive Bruce’s death WATCH: From one man’s dream to serial title winners – The origins of the McLaren F1 team Somehow the cards never fell for Amon as he lost at least nine potential victories with Ferrari making him arguably the sport’s unluckiest man in some respects one of the few capable of running with Clark and Jackie Stewart and had to be content with victory for Ford with Bruce at Le Mans in 1966 Chris Amon never quite managed to snatch a Grand Prix victory As BRM team-mate Peter Gethin won the 1971 Italian GP Howden’s sister car was only 0.61s behind – but with Ronnie Peterson He may just possibly have won the controversial and disputed 1973 Canadian GP for Frank Williams’ Iso Marlboro team depending on whose lap chart you chose to believe and went on to establish a strong career as a tester and sportscar racer and to make Tiga racing cars with Australian partner Tim Schenken he is the perfect ambassador for his country on the F1 scene READ MORE > TREMAYNE: How McLaren won their very first F1 titles Graham McRae burst on to the scene in the famed Tasman Series which took place in Australia and New Zealand back in the sixties and early seventies briefly made it to F1 in one of Frank’s Iso Williams cars in 1973 but his mercurial character often worked against him and he was unable to progress further after the throttle stuck open on the opening lap of the 1973 British GP New Zealand racing driver Howden Ganley was also highly talented New Zealand had several other strong racers who showed well against their European opposition then took some respectable results in 1962 in non-championship F1 events but retired from the British GP when his John Dalton Lotus 18 blew its cylinder head gasket After his brief European foray he went home for good In Formula Junior in the sixties (the forerunner of Formula 3) George Lawton shared the 1960 NZ Driver to Europe deal with Hulme and showed similar speed He was due to graduate to F1 with Yeoman Credit for the non-title Lombank Trophy race at Snetterton but was killed in an F2 race at Roskilde the week before a shattered Denny eventually took over the F1 seat READ MORE: Why Jackie Stewart deserves to be lauded as a Monaco legend like Senna and Hill Graeme Lawrence won the Tasman title in 1970 driving the ex-Amon Ferrari Dino; Jim Palmer was always fast and stylish in that series while John Nicholson would win races in UK Formula Atlantic and create Nicholson-McLaren engines and also raced briefly in non-championship F1 races in England with the one-off Lyncar failing to qualify for the British GP in 1974 and crashing in the rainstorm in the 1975 race as in Hawthorne’s case at Hockenheim in 1972 Denny Hulme is New Zealand's only F1 world champion when 19-year-old Mike Thackwell’s phenomenal pace in F3 in 1979 (five wins and third overall in the prestigious Vandervell Championship) had suggested a very bright future Cannily he turned down offers from Ensign and Arrows (after failing to qualify for the Dutch GP) as he graduated well to F2 in an ICI March before signing with that great talent spotter Ken Tyrrell to race in the late-season Canadian GP READ MORE: The story of America's lesser-known Grand Prix winner within three-tenths of experienced team mate Derek Daly but when fellow team mate Jean-Pierre Jarier’s car was damaged as title contenders Alan Jones and Nelson Piquet collided at the first start he was unable to take the subsequent restart as he had to hand his car over and thus switched back to F2 in 1981 with Ron Tauranac’s Ralt Hondas He won the opener at Silverstone before being sidelined with a life-threatening accident at Thruxton Mike Thackwell – seen here racing in F2 – was a big talent but after struggling for F2 drives in 1982 he was re-signed by Ralt for 1983 but had to play second fiddle to team mate Jonathan Palmer In 1984 he finally realised his potential with victory in the championship thanks to six pole positions nine fastest laps and victories in seven of the 11 races; altogether he led 408 of the season’s 580 laps That year he retired a RAM-Hart from the Canadian GP and again failed to qualify a Tyrrell in the German GP at Hockenheim after further disillusionment in F3000 in 1985 – despite consistently proving himself the class of the field – Peter Sauber hired him for his World Sportscar Championship campaign and he was able to showcase his speed and class yet again READ MORE > TEENAGE DREAMS: The 10 youngest drivers to race in F1 – and how they all fared – as Antonelli gets set for his debut he chose to walk away from the sport altogether and remembered by many who saw him at his peak as one of the sport’s genuine lost talents New Zealand welcomed Brendon Hartley from Palmerston North After test and development roles with Red Bull he finally got his F1 race chance with Toro Rosso in Texas in 2017 when he replaced Pierre Gasly Brendon Hartley was the last Kiwi to race in F1 before Lawson That was the prelude to a further 24 Grands Prix before he took over a testing role with Ferrari for 2019 His best F1 results were ninth in the US and 10th in Azerbaijan and Germany in 2018 Subsequently he won four World Endurance titles There have been plenty of Kiwis to make their mark in F1 off-track Phil Kerr got his chance to switch from managing Jack Brabham to running McLaren with Teddy Mayer; Alastair Caldwell rose from mechanic to manage the team’s success notably with James Hunt in 1976; and former Lotus mechanic Allan McCall joined Bruce George Begg and Chris Amon by turning constructor with his Tui F2/F3/SuperVee cars and later penned the F1 Tecno with which Amon scored a point for sixth in Belgium in 1973 READ MORE: 5 reasons James Hunt remains an F1 icon McLaren mechanic Colin Beanland came over with Bruce in 1958 buying a Ford Zephyr tow car and trailer as his part of the deal and many other Kiwis mechanics would flock to Bruce’s door Among them were Wally Wilmott (the McLaren team’s first official employee after Bruce in 1963); Leo Wybrott the Porteous brothers Roger and Dale; John Muller; Bruce Harre who later starred as a Firestone engineer; Pete Kerr who would later spearhead Brabham and March efforts; Bill Stone who when not racing would be a huge part of Adrian Reynard’s activities; Cary Taylor; Tyrrell stalwarts Max Rutherford and Roger Hill; and Dave Ryan who would work at McLaren from 1974 to 2009 New Zealander Alastair Caldwell (R) was a key figure in running McLaren during James Hunt's success with the team Bill Gavin carved a name for himself writing race reports and profiles while the late Eoin Young started out as Bruce’s secretary in 1961 (and was the team’s third employee) and later developed his skills as an outstanding F1 journalist and PR man while also running a rare motoring book dealership Jono Halliday at Racing Bulls and Tom Batch at Mercedes continue the work of their illustrious forebears continually reminding the F1 world of New Zealand’s deep legacy in the sport READ NEXT: Who could get a seat on the 2026 grid with F1’s newest team Cadillac? Don't miss your chance to experience the picturesque Imola circuit.. MIAMI LOWDOWN: All the key moments as McLaren and Antonelli shine, Ferrari face tensions and LEGO takes over MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Leclerc and Hamilton’s opposing Miami strategies culminated in fractious Ferrari radio exchanges HIGHLIGHTS: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 after thrilling race in Miami Driveable LEGO big builds welcomed to Miami drivers’ parade Cadillac unveil their team logo and brand during dazzling Miami launch event ahead of 2026 entry OFFICIAL GRID: Wet Miami race in prospect as Gasly starts from pit lane Red Bull's protest into Russell over yellow flags rejected by Miami stewards Norris concedes he 'paid the price' as he reflects on Lap 1 battle with Verstappen in Miami ‘We made it count when it mattered’ – Russell satisfied with recovery to podium after troublesome Miami weekend © 2003-2025 Formula One World Championship Limited You are Here: Home » News » Main News » Celebrating National Apprenticeships Week at Hulme Grammar Taking place at Hulme this year under the theme "Skills for Life" the week is dedicated to showcasing how apprenticeships can pave the way to fulfilling and successful careers Hulme Grammar School is celebrating National Apprenticeships Week 2025 an inspiring initiative that highlights the life-changing opportunities apprenticeships offer to young people Taking place this year under the theme "Skills for Life" Apprenticeships play a vital role in equipping young people with practical and communication - skills essential for thriving in today’s rapidly evolving world By combining hands-on work experience with academic learning apprenticeships prepare students for their chosen careers while opening doors to diverse industries and future opportunities Apprenticeships are structured training programs that allow individuals to earn while they learn Combining real-world work experience with nationally recognised qualifications apprenticeships are available across a wide range of industries and levels from intermediate to degree and postgraduate programs apprenticeships offer a dynamic alternative to traditional academic routes • Earning While Learning: Apprentices earn a salary throughout their training • Hands-On Experience: Practical skills gained on the job make apprentices highly employable • Industry Connections: Apprentices build valuable networks and gain insights into their chosen fields • Recognised Qualifications: Apprenticeships provide quality education and credentials that open career doors • Career Progression: Many apprentices secure promotions and further professional development within their organisations Highlights of National Apprenticeships Week at Hulme Grammar School To inspire and inform students about the potential of apprenticeships Hulme Grammar School has organised an engaging programme of events: • Employer Presentations: Throughout the week students will hear directly from leading organisations offering apprenticeships across a range of industries These sessions provide invaluable insights into the skills and qualities employers seek • Unifrog Virtual Apprenticeship Fair: On Wednesday students will explore apprenticeship opportunities online engaging with employers and accessing resources via an interactive platform • MMU Degree Apprenticeship Fair: Also on Wednesday students will attend Manchester Metropolitan University’s in-person event featuring a showcase of degree apprenticeships and employer partnerships • Parent Engagement Events: On Friday two special sessions will support both parents and students: a successful alumna currently thriving in her Level 7 apprenticeship at KPMG offering a comprehensive guide to apprenticeships National Apprenticeships Week is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of opportunities that empower young people to take charge of their futures we are committed to ensuring every student has access to the information and inspiration needed to make informed decisions about their next steps Staff encourage all students and parents to actively participate in this week’s events Whether your child is considering an apprenticeship or simply exploring their options this is an invaluable opportunity to learn and gain insights into exciting career pathways If you are a business or training provider offering apprenticeships the school would love to hear from you you can create brighter futures for our young people Contact Katie Flett at: k.flett@hulmegrammar.org You are Here: Home » News » Main News » Impressive A-level results at Hulme Grammar stand out against the national trend Hulme Grammar School in Oldham is celebrating an exceptional set of A-Level results for the Class of 2024 This year's students have achieved remarkable outcomes across the board with the school's academic success standing out against national results The headlines are extremely impressive: 20% of grades were A*s (up by 7% on last year and bucking the national trend 43% of grades were A*-A and 67% were grades A*-B 75% of students achieved their first choice university offer Proud Principal Tony Oulton said: “To say we are proud of this year’s cohort is a massive understatement "We are delighted but unsurprised at these results having witnessed the hard work and tenacity of our students and because of the exceptional support they have received from our staff.” a testament to their dedication and perseverance Mr Oulton added: "More important to us are the individual successes and achievements that lie behind those brilliant statistics "The Class of 2024 leave Hulme with our admiration and very best wishes." The school's commitment to inclusivity and support for all students is evident with superb results from students with additional needs This success highlights the strong partnership between home which Mr Oulton emphasised: “These results show that whatever your ambition "Hulme is the place to get you to where you want to be.” Mr Oulton also extended his thanks to the entire school community adding: "Today I also want to thank subject teachers and members of the pastoral team here at Hulme as well as the brilliant exam team and the many other staff here whose commitment to supporting our students to be their best and achieve their best has been so unwavering." is excited to study Dentistry at Manchester this coming September She said: “From the moment I walked into this school in Year 7 to the moment I left the teachers have been nothing but supportive to me "They've been here through the good and bad and so much credit goes to them.” For those who are just starting their journey at Hulme she added believe in yourself and watch your dreams come true.” Outgoing Head Girl Acacia also attained top results about which she is “very happy.” she said that the school helped her get to this point through “constant support" "They cared for my individual needs and genuinely wanted the best for me.” and hopes to become “the BEST Barrister!” Ptolemy said: “although I was slow to take help my teachers all offered one-to-one sessions when they could see I was struggling He’s now “over the moon” with his results and looks forward to studying Mechanical Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University Hulme Grammar School continues to affirm its position as a leading institution in Greater Manchester providing outstanding education and opportunities for all its students Professor Moira Hulme has an extensive academic record in educational research with a specialised focus on teacher education Prior to joining the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) in 2023 she held research positions at the University of Glasgow and Manchester Metropolitan University As the research lead for educational research at UWS This team works closely with a regional network of education institutions across southwest Scotland Her research is characterised by its commitment to evidence-based scholarship with tangible implications for educational systems and teacher working conditions in Scotland and the broader United Kingdom A prominent example of her impactful work is a collaborative study on teacher workload conducted in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University and Birmingham City University and commissioned by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) This research employed an extensive time-use survey involving nearly 2,000 teachers uncovering significant insights into the profound effects of excessive workloads The study documented the multifaceted impacts on teacher wellbeing and potential workforce retention challenges within Scottish schools Her funded work in the last five years includes an investigation of the drivers of school exclusion in the Blackpool Opportunity Area strategies to raise literacy and numeracy in the local authority of Knowsley wellbeing strategies & vulnerable group support in southeast Wales the development of cluster-based approaches to school improvement and the introduction of support for newly qualified teachers in Wales You are Here: Home » News » Main News » Hulme Grammar School pupils shine at national chemistry final Four talented young scientists from Hulme Grammar School showcased their exceptional chemistry skills at the national finals of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious ‘Top of the Bench’ competition Having secured victory at the regional heat hosted by Liverpool University the team earned their place among the best young chemists in the country for the highly-anticipated event in Cardiff and Azlan (Year 11) embarked on their journey to Cardiff on Friday evening ready to take on the challenge at Cardiff University’s state-of-the-art Centre for Student Life the following day The competition tested their theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills under intense conditions The day began with a rigorous written exam focused on the chemistry of air where the team demonstrated their deep understanding of the subject Their enthusiasm and teamwork were evident throughout the event lighting up the room with their energy and positive attitude the real challenge awaited in the laboratory: a two-hour practical task requiring extreme precision The students had to determine the precise conditions needed to make the famous ‘blue bottle experiment’ change colour at exact time intervals of 50 the team narrowly missed out on a podium finish expressed immense pride in their dedication and exceptional display of scientific talent “The boys were brilliant and incredibly positive throughout the day and it was inspiring to see their passion for chemistry in action,” he said Returning to Manchester late on Saturday night the students brought back not only an unforgettable experience but also a testament to the excellence in science that Hulme Grammar School continues to foster The school extended its congratulations to Winchester College who were crowned the overall winners for 2025 Hulme Grammar School has a long history of producing outstanding scientists the well-known physicist and science communicator who has inspired millions with his work in astrophysics an eminent medical scientist known for her contributions to public health research an expert in fluid dynamics and computational modelling a distinguished figure in emergency medicine Their achievements serve as an inspiration to the next generation of scientists emerging from Hulme A nascent app dubbed Moral Me will show how much trust people will put in AI and their willingness to integrate it into every aspect of their lives a new app that could help consumers solve moral dilemmas via AI crowd-sourced functionality has been launched by a business co-owned by WPP chief AI officer Daniel Hulme this development isn’t just about technology but seems to represent a broader shift in how AI is being integrated into our lives and the ethical questions that arise as it begins to play more human-like roles an AI professor at King’s College London and the author of Turned On: Sex explored the growing impact of AI on human relationships AI is no longer confined to improving efficiency or automating repetitive tasks it’s becoming involved in deeply personal areas From chatbots designed to provide companionship to AI-driven therapy apps people are forming real emotional bonds with machines Even when users are fully aware that they are interacting with non-sentient systems This growing emotional reliance on AI raises the question of how far humans are willing to engage with machines that The introduction of Moral Me highlights another dimension of AI’s evolving role – helping people navigate complex moral decisions By crowdsourcing ethical dilemmas and offering AI-driven insights the app taps into the need for guidance in a world where moral issues are often ambiguous and challenging But the question remains: can AI truly reflect human values and who is responsible for the moral frameworks these systems follow These issues become even more pressing as AI is integrated into fields such as healthcare and law where moral decisions have life-altering consequences The event also highlighted how AI is blurring the lines between humans and machines many people are already treating AI as if it possesses human-like consciousness This raises profound ethical dilemmas: should we be designing systems that encourage this level of emotional engagement And what responsibilities do companies have when users begin to rely on machines for emotional support approached the topic from different perspectives one key question emerged: what happens if AI eventually becomes conscious or even appears to be conscious There was debate over whether machines could ever achieve true consciousness but the possibility of AI exhibiting behaviors that mimic self-awareness brings up the question of AI rights If AI reaches a level of sophistication where it can simulate thought and how do we even begin to define those rights are already exploring legal frameworks that would grant AI systems limited rights recognizing the growing influence of intelligent machines These developments force us to rethink the relationship between humans and technology Could AI become so embedded in our lives that it challenges our understanding of personhood and should we prepare for a future where machines demand ethical consideration there was also significant discussion around how AI’s rapid advancement in reasoning and problem-solving could change the landscape of knowledge AI is on track to not only assist with tasks but to generate new knowledge and insights on its own they could surpass human intelligence in many areas potentially redefining professional roles and intellectual labor This possibility brings with it questions about what it means for humans to retain control and autonomy in a world where machines might possess knowledge and reasoning skills that exceed our own Beyond these practical concerns lies a deeper philosophical issue – what does it mean to be human in an age where machines are becoming increasingly human-like The conference explored how AI might force us to confront the limits of our own consciousness and the ways in which we define relationships Catch up on the most important stories of the day Stay up to date with a curated digest of the most important marketing stories and expert insights from our global team Learn how to pitch to our editors and get published on The Drum As AI continues to blur the boundaries between man and machine we must grapple with the implications for society while addressing individual ethical questions is just one part of a much larger conversation about how AI will shape the future Whether it’s helping people make difficult decisions or providing companionship AI is quickly moving into areas that were once the exclusive domain of humans ethical and theological issues it raises will continue to challenge our understanding of what it means to be human in a world shared with intelligent machines While we’re on the topic of AI, I’ve recently been playing around with Google’s NotebookLM tool, which aims to help you understand things faster by condensing content into audio summaries that take the form of eerily human-sounding podcasters discussing your source material. I must admit, I’ve been very impressed by the results. Check out how it recaps the above article. You are Here: Home » News » Local Sport » SpaceInvader sponsors Hulme Grammar School under-12s football team right) and founder of SpaceInvader is pictured with Hulme Grammar School Director of Sport Gus Hurst with this year's brand new football shirt Hulme Grammar School's under-12s football team is now sponsored by SpaceInvader an award-winning interior design agency founded by alumnus John Williams (Class of 1991) The partnership will provide the team with brand-new kits and equipment reinforcing the school’s commitment to nurturing young talent both on and off the field said: “Returning to support Hulme Grammar is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation “Football builds essential life skills like teamwork and I’m honoured to play a part in helping these young players grow into content and ambitious individuals.” added: “Football is a vital part of our sports programme "Hulme Grammar has a proud history of developing exceptional athletes including former Manchester City footballer Nedum Onuoha and former Arsenal and West Ham Women’s goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse "With this sponsorship from John Williams and SpaceInvader we may well see the next rising star emerge from our school "We are incredibly grateful for their generous support which will motivate our young players and enhance their experience on the pitch.” The partnership highlights the enduring connection between Hulme Grammar School and its alumni as well as the transformative impact of local businesses investing in education and youth development This page is for Roy's Original Sweet Dish and The Corner Plaice We've been serving our community delicious food and friendly faces for a combined 32 years Hulme Space Management Ltd (Groupe Geraud) Our story began like many local businesses - serving our community and building relationships with our customers things took a drastic turn when Hulme Space Management took over our landlord duties They abruptly demanded we sign unfair contracts with "tenancy at will" clauses When we didn't comply to their bullying tactics they shockingly locked us out of our shops Their tactics are designed to intimidate and pressure us into submission We need your help to fight this eviction and protect the future of our local businesses Donate to support our legal battle against these unfair practices Share this page to spread awareness and show Groupe Geraude that our community stands together Our fight isn't just about saving Roy's and The Corner Plaice It's about protecting the heart and soul of Hulme Local businesses like ours are the backbone of the community and offering a familiar space for residents We want to stay open and continue serving the people we've known for decades We're taking legal action to challenge the eviction and the unfair contracts forced upon us These funds will be used to cover legal fees associated with challenging the eviction and unfair contracts any remaining funds will protect other traders under the Geraude umbrella we can send a message that intimidation tactics and unfair treatment of local businesses won't be tolerated Let's keep the character and spirit of Hulme alive we can win this fight and continue serving delicious food and friendly smiles to the people of Hulme for years to come There are no public comments on this case page Stonefish (2004) is a collection of short stories You are Here: Home » News » Main News » GCSE results: Hulme Grammar School celebrates outstanding grades across the board Twins Harry and Alex celebrate their superb GCSE results Hulme Grammar School has announced details of some brilliant achievements of its Year 11 students in this year’s GCSE examinations These results are a testament to the students' commitment and perseverance reflecting a 1% increase from last year and underscoring the outstanding capabilities of our students while an impressive 46% were grades 9-7 (the equivalent of the former A and above) demonstrating the high academic standards at Hulme Among top performers is Tak Lun (Terence) an EAL (English as an Additional Language) student who achieved a remarkable accomplishment: a stunning 10 grade 9s and a grade 8 11 students received 10 or more grades at 9-7 highlighting the consistent excellence across the year group Hulme's commitment to providing a broad and balanced curriculum is reflected in the outstanding departmental results with several subjects achieving 100% grades 9-5 The sciences also performed exceptionally well Design and Technology saw 83% of its students attain grades 9-7 said: “We congratulate all those receiving their GCSE results today "We are massively proud of our Year 11s who have achieved brilliant grades in their exams this year “Given that this cohort was the group whose start to secondary education was hit by school closures as a result of Covid lockdowns their achievements are even more impressive "Our students’ hard work and determination to succeed has paid off magnificently.” students are given the tools to be their most successful selves. “I want to take this opportunity to thank the teachers and all those staff who have supported students behind the scenes "Today’s results are something we are all massively proud of.” These results confirm Hulme Grammar School’s commitment to academic excellence across a wide range of disciplines ensuring that every student is empowered to achieve their full potential Staff have extended their heartfelt congratulations to all students and they look forward to celebrating their future successes ‘You know how you and your pals are always the coolest Formula Regional Oceania points leader Arvid Lindblad won the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy Lindblad had to start from the grid’s dirtier side and was beaten off the line by M2 Competition team-mate Matias Zagazeta But Lindblad went for the outisde line at turn one They were then side-by-side through turn three Zagazeta attempted to reclaim the lead around the outside of the turn five hairpin as behind them MTEC Motorsport’s Josh Pierson was shuffled down to seventh from fourth Giles Motorsport’s Will Brown and MTEC’s Patrick Heuzenroeder Brown tried to get down the inside of Shin down the back straight on lap one but could not do it then on lap three tried the same and this time they made contact Shin was sent into a spin and dropped to 10th Pierson got past Brown around the outside when they reached turn one then Brown almost drove into the back of him down the back straight and tried getting back past Enzo Yeh went off on the next lap so team-mate Shin rose to ninth then he cleared MTEC’s Shawn Rashid on lap six Lindblad eventually put a second between himself and Zagazeta on lap eight and thereon continued to pull away to win the 23-lap race by 5.325 seconds It’s not easy to start on the inside here,” said Lindblad afterwards who was managing his tyres from the beginning due to thermal degradation “I was very committed when I saw I lost the lead that I had to get it back in turn one Because I’ve learned already in the previous two races that it’s incredibly difficult to pass here and then was just controlling the pace from there.” Brown was the only driver who could match Lindblad’s pace He got side-by-side with Pierson down the back straight on lap nine but the latter cannily stayed ahead only for Brown to throw his car around the outside at the final corner M2’s Nikita Johnson followed him through at turn one A few laps later Brown was all over Heuzenroeder On lap 18 they had side-by-side moment mid-lap before Brown made a switchback move at the turn 11 hairpin but the pass enabled him to break free of them again Brown soon rectified that by setting the fastest lap and forced Scoular into defending through the penultimate lap He tried the outside of turn one on the final lap and almost touched him at turn 11 too but was stuck behind and with a 10s penalty for the contact with Shin it meant he finished behind him in 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to nurturing young talent both on and off the field founder of SpaceInvader and Hulme Grammar alumnus (class of 1991) said: “Returning to support Hulme Grammar “Football builds essential life skills like teamwork and I’m honoured to play a part in helping these young players grow into confident and ambitious individuals.” commented: “Football is a vital part of our sports programme “Hulme Grammar has a proud history of developing exceptional athletes including former Manchester City footballer Nedum Onuoha and former Arsenal and West Ham Women’s goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse “With this sponsorship from John Williams and SpaceInvader “We are incredibly grateful for their generous support which will motivate our young players and enhance their experience on the pitch.” This partnership highlights the enduring connection between Hulme Grammar School and its alumni On a sunny (and rainy if you were here early) Manchester afternoon Hulme Community Garden Centre and The Nia Centre/NIAMOS have combined for a very special three-day festival to promote local diversity and international sounds For those of us who spent time in The Crescents but is surrounded by so much familiarity and so many beautiful ghosts that it’s impossible to walk its storied streets and not feel that same psychogeography under your feet that Peter Ackroyd describes when he talks about London and part of that is the history of the community Hardly unique in the mixing of the affluent middle classes hunting the early morning streets for fresh avocado and the relative underclass that has been here for decades the place’s success is a desire for the same result; more music There was a large percentage of artists in the Crescents; painters Despite its proximity to Manchester’s actual economy the council has often treated Hulme with indifference bordering on negligence of resilience and the questioning of authority It’s a rambling and slightly chaotic but ultimately very well-run festival – the chaos coming from a not-at-all dubious last-minute decision by the licensing department to deny an alcohol licence to the street that was closed off for use as a walkthrough a decision of such skull-fuckingly stupid proportions you would question it were it any other council that spirit coughs itself back into life one more time The layout is simple enough; the garden centre holds several tents gazebos and assorted paraphernalia for the comfort of others The early part of the festival is kids’ time with various activities arranged for them to get involved with Essentially a mini version of established ideals Drifting past the Marquee stage and drifting back to the perfect mid-afternoon vibes of NinaRosa an updated ’90s playlist of relaxed R&B and modern jazz Robert Glasper meets Scott/Badu/Mary J/Angie Stone and the Roots the Philadelphia sound in the Mancunian suburbs Surrounded by the lush greenery and mysterious natural walkways of the garden centre It’s impossible to see who was playing The Selectors Stage at any one time due to the human traffic blocking the view but that’s a testament to the excellence of the music and the DJs Andy Votel and his B-Music people rocking that corner of the Festival for the entire day years of experience that equals crowd knowledge unparalleled Supernature Disco are DJing on the Main Stage a duo of immense good taste and not just cleverly named like the response to a Southern preacher speaking in tongues the crowd start spontaneously dancing with seemingly little choice who spend their set dancing to their own music which should be a prerequisite for everybody and anybody who makes beat-based art; it might just sort the wheat They make a mix of high jazz and afrobeat – it is a joyous thing and holds at the centre like Dennis Bergkamp a light but bass-heavy rhythm that sits just under the melody weaving in between the heavenly voices like a politician answering questions Beautiful may not be an adequate description but in memory it’s the one that returns Back to the Marquee Stage to catch the phenomenal Ask My Bull who should change their name and nothing else because they are otherwise perfect in all musical areas and one saxophonist /MC who is the focal point with good reason they blow up a storm of Moon Hooch like jump up jazz and it’s no surprise that the tent is more than filled Every song is mostly instrumental yet somehow better than the last Somebody make them famous as soon as possible Afriquoi are the Main Stage headliners and with good reason as the mix of everything good in UK music for the last two decades plus house plus traditional African songcraft – melody and harmony make them a sure bet to help the capacity crowd move into the early night who have been drinking in the Mancunian sun for hours the perfect blend of 21st Century cultural and musical diversity playing all that’s good in the Nia Centre; a building that’s born witness to everything and everything in between And as this wonderful spine-tingling sound winds its way out through the doors and into the still warm air of the old estate immediately behind us we have these incredible sounds to escape to to heal us momentarily and leave us with hope Green Island Festival returns 27th July and 7th September Green Island Festival Instagram | Facebook | Website All words and photos by MK Bennett, you can find his author’s archive here plus his Twitter and Instagram Louder Than War is run by a small but dedicated independent team and we rely on the small amount of money we generate to keep the site running smoothly Any money we do get is not lining the pockets of oligarchs or mad-cap billionaires dictating what our journalists are allowed to think and write and we want to continue bringing you news on the most interesting releases the latest gigs and anything else that tickles our fancy just pure enthusiasm for a scene that each and every one of us is passionate about We do not charge artists for the exposure we give them and to many 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Email: [email protected] You are currently accessing Investment Week via your Enterprise account If you already have an account please use the link below to sign in Email: [email protected] Join now Login ARCHITECTURAL firm Studio OL3 has unveiled a new Scholarship for Computer Science to inspire the next generation of Hulme Grammar School pupils The Oldham-based company’s initiative will support a Year 7 pupil throughout their senior school education equipping them with resources and opportunities to excel in the dynamic world of computer science and technology The scholarship will provide funding for memberships tailored experiences aligned with the recipient’s passions created the scholarship to help young people access opportunities he never had I didn’t have access to initiatives like this “My goal is to inspire the next generation to pursue their dreams and equip them with the skills and experiences to succeed Computer science and technology are driving our future and I’m proud to support a young person from our community in this exciting field.” Hulme Grammar School has long been a hub for STEM excellence producing remarkable thought leaders such as renowned physicist Professor Brian Cox and world-renowned surgeon and humanitarian Dr David Nott The school has a proud reputation for educating young people empowering them to achieve extraordinary things on a global stage Head of Computer Science at Hulme Grammar School commented: “Hulme Grammar has a tradition of nurturing talented young people who go on to shape the world “This scholarship is a fantastic example of how local businesses can partner with us to inspire and empower the next generation “We are incredibly grateful to Craig and the team at Studio OL3 for their generosity and vision.” We have been granted permission to judicially review Manchester City Council’s decision to grant planning permission Block the Block is now on its way to the High Court where we will argue… It’s really important for all of Manchester and other cities that this development isn’t allowed to happen. What they get away with here will send a signal to other developers that our communities are fair game. have been pushing for permission to build student accommodation on the site of the former Gamecock pub in Hulme for years. Not only do these plans ignore the needs of the existing community in Hulme but building a 9-storey block on this relatively tiny piece of land would completely overshadow the surrounding area Development work would also create gridlock at this key public transport artery for the city. These are just some of the reasons that the planning committee had previously refused the plans on four separate occasions. But Manchester City Council allowed the developers to come back again and again The planning office exploited the use of the Council’s own written constitution telling the committee that they could only make a ‘minded to refuse’ verdict effectively permanently deferring final refusal This gave the developers an advantage. the development has been given the green light. We believe that this decision was made unlawfully and we need your help to stop this development going ahead! We need £10,000 to protect the campaign from adverse legal costs. Donate now and share our appeal with friends “We were astonished when the Planning Committee went back on its previous view on this proposal It feels like somebody bent the rules to get this through.” Councils must follow rules and policies when they grant planning permission for new developments This decision will send a signal to other developers that our communities are fair game. We want to take the council to the High Court challenging the decision on the following grounds: Planning officers told the committee that there was no lawful reason for them to refuse the application they would have to be ‘minded to’ refuse again. This was wrong. Planning committees always have the power to refuse Planning officers seriously misled the committee - they said they could not refuse the application again Planning officers failed to give reasons for deviating from a decision to refuse planning permission for a similar project on the same site in 2012 Planning law states that a local planning authority must show consistency in their decision-making This is not the first time that the council has allowed developers to make their case several times. How can we trust that planning decisions will follow any due process if they can continue to apply to the planning committee until they get the answer they want? We’ve been fighting to stop profit-hungry developers from encroaching on our community for many years We already have a plan that includes a social centre and social housing to serve the existing community. We need the decision to build student accommodation here to be quashed so that the community plan can be re-platformed as an alternative for the site “I have nothing against students - but we are losing our sense of community as students are transient and leave when their studies finish.” Public Interest Law Centre with the assistance of Greater Manchester Law Centre are supporting us with our legal case. Our legal team is working on this challenge on a ‘conditional fee agreement’ meaning that the resident bringing the case will not be liable for legal costs. We need to raise money to protect the resident from legal cost liability should the judicial review be unsuccessful. We believe the council has granted permission unlawfully and that we have a strong chance of success this resident simply cannot afford to take the risk without your support. For updates on the campaign, follow @blocktheblock1 and @gmtenantsunion. All the money raised will go towards protecting this resident from adverse legal costs in the event that the challenge is unsuccessful. As the PILC legal team are working pro bono on this case Any remaining funds after all costs and disbursements will be used to cover some of their actual working time. the donations made will be shared between PILC Greater Manchester Tenants Union and Block the Block campaign and put towards developing the alternative plan. If you’d like further information about the case or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch at [email protected] Block the Block is now on its way to the High Court where we will argue that: We did not get permission on our 3rd legal ground that planning officer failed to give reasons for deviating from a decision to refuse planning permission on the same site in 2012 It is now more important than ever that we raise all the money needed to protectBlock the Block from adverse legal costs Please share this Crowd Justice now to help us reach our target Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Linus Uhlig is a senior reporter at Investment Week 'Conventional diversification no longer provides adequate protection' Near 6% drop in number of deals happening and was left shocked on Friday 25 October when he saw the road had been shut off without any warning with plastic barriers and road closure signs stretched across Greenheys Lane The road was shut as part of a large-scale development project with a "life sciences and innovation hub" being built by construction firm Willmott Dixon at Manchester Science Park The work is scheduled for completion in summer 2026.The council has since said the road was only shut "on a temporary basis" and has since reopened earlier than planned But despite the authority saying a letter drop was carried out to inform residents of the works Abdul has claimed that he did not have any notice that the road would be closed and lost a huge chunk of trade during the days it was shut He explained that he gets a lot of business from people passing by from the Princess Road nearby and feared that customers would not return after the closure.He said: "They have no consideration for the people who are there whatsoever Now they've [his customers] gone elsewhere they are not going to come back." He added: "We've never been given any notice whatsoever by any authority Normally if anything like that happens we all get the letter they stick them on the lampposts and we have the right to object."It's not emergency work A spokesperson for Manchester City Council said: "As is often the case with large-scale developments there may be times when road closures are needed to facilitate works - in this case the developer required a temporary road closure to install a drainage connection to the site This has now been completed and the road has reopened a week earlier than anticipated."Prior to the works starting warning signs were installed and a letter drop was carried out to notify surrounding businesses and residents to make sure they were aware of the temporary disruption."Willmott Dixon has been contacted for comment Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To know..