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The MEN is now the only local newsroom in Greater Manchester that has more than a handful of staff reporters, but go back 25 years and it would have been one of a dozen.
Our weekend read is the tale of what’s been lost.
manchestermill.co.uk/the-clatteri...
Our weekend read is the tale of what’s been lost.
manchestermill.co.uk/the-clatteri...
The clattering, chaotic, romantic world of Greater Manchester’s lost newspapers
What happens when a community loses its champion?
manchestermill.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The MEN is now the only local newsroom in Greater Manchester that has more than a handful of staff reporters, but go back 25 years and it would have been one of a dozen.
Our weekend read is the tale of what’s been lost.
manchestermill.co.uk/the-clatteri...
Our weekend read is the tale of what’s been lost.
manchestermill.co.uk/the-clatteri...
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Meanwhile, stories like this make me hopeful for the future of local journalism. Amazing work from the @millmedia.bsky.social / @manchestermill.bsky.social team.
🚨 We've just launched our first ever membership campaign - with six pledges chosen by our readers and a 50,000-copy print edition hitting the streets.
Please share with friends - and join up! New members can choose their price.
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Please share with friends - and join up! New members can choose their price.
manchestermill.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Meanwhile, stories like this make me hopeful for the future of local journalism. Amazing work from the @millmedia.bsky.social / @manchestermill.bsky.social team.
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For a limited time only: Pay what you feel for The Mill!
We're launching a campaign to get 1,000 new subscribers.
If we succeed, we'll fulfil six pledges, chosen by our readers.
Read the pledges and sign up by clicking the link below!
We're launching a campaign to get 1,000 new subscribers.
If we succeed, we'll fulfil six pledges, chosen by our readers.
Read the pledges and sign up by clicking the link below!
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
For a limited time only: Pay what you feel for The Mill!
We're launching a campaign to get 1,000 new subscribers.
If we succeed, we'll fulfil six pledges, chosen by our readers.
Read the pledges and sign up by clicking the link below!
We're launching a campaign to get 1,000 new subscribers.
If we succeed, we'll fulfil six pledges, chosen by our readers.
Read the pledges and sign up by clicking the link below!
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10 more members before we hit our first 100 of the campaign!
Sign up - and pay whatever you want - here:
manchestermill.co.uk/lp-3/?referr...
Sign up - and pay whatever you want - here:
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November 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
10 more members before we hit our first 100 of the campaign!
Sign up - and pay whatever you want - here:
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Sign up - and pay whatever you want - here:
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If @manchestermill.bsky.social gets 1,000 new pay-what-you-want subscribers in "the next few weeks" it will make good on a bunch of pledges, the first of which is "teach fact-checking in schools" 👍
The moment has come! Our campaign is under way. Can you help?
Tell your friends about The Mill and help us fulfil six pledges to help the city
manchestermill.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:47 AM
If @manchestermill.bsky.social gets 1,000 new pay-what-you-want subscribers in "the next few weeks" it will make good on a bunch of pledges, the first of which is "teach fact-checking in schools" 👍
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Absolutely brilliant idea from my colleagues at The Mill 👏
If they add 1,000 new members over the next few weeks, they’ll fulfil six pledges to the city.
Best of all? The offer is pay what you want for the first two months!
There’s also a lovely new print edition which I need to get my hands on 🗞️
If they add 1,000 new members over the next few weeks, they’ll fulfil six pledges to the city.
Best of all? The offer is pay what you want for the first two months!
There’s also a lovely new print edition which I need to get my hands on 🗞️
Join The Mill - Quality journalism for Greater Manchester
The Mill produces local journalism that is both informative and enjoyable to read — including investigations, culture pieces and opinionated columns about Manchester's biggest talking points.
manchestermill.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Absolutely brilliant idea from my colleagues at The Mill 👏
If they add 1,000 new members over the next few weeks, they’ll fulfil six pledges to the city.
Best of all? The offer is pay what you want for the first two months!
There’s also a lovely new print edition which I need to get my hands on 🗞️
If they add 1,000 new members over the next few weeks, they’ll fulfil six pledges to the city.
Best of all? The offer is pay what you want for the first two months!
There’s also a lovely new print edition which I need to get my hands on 🗞️
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Our membership campaign is LIVE! We’re aiming for 1,000 new members in the next few weeks.
Please join - you can choose the price - and share the link to help us get there.
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Please join - you can choose the price - and share the link to help us get there.
manchestermill.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Our membership campaign is LIVE! We’re aiming for 1,000 new members in the next few weeks.
Please join - you can choose the price - and share the link to help us get there.
manchestermill.co.uk
Please join - you can choose the price - and share the link to help us get there.
manchestermill.co.uk
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Great to see the rise of the Mill in Manchester as a source of quality local journalism. They're running a campaign where you can subscribe for any amount - follow the link below to find out more...
manchestermill.co.uk/lp-3/?referr...
manchestermill.co.uk/lp-3/?referr...
Join The Mill - Quality journalism for Greater Manchester
The Mill produces local journalism that is both informative and enjoyable to read — including investigations, culture pieces and opinionated columns about Manchester's biggest talking points.
manchestermill.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Great to see the rise of the Mill in Manchester as a source of quality local journalism. They're running a campaign where you can subscribe for any amount - follow the link below to find out more...
manchestermill.co.uk/lp-3/?referr...
manchestermill.co.uk/lp-3/?referr...
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I'm going to go a bit off piste here if you'll allow me...
If you haven't heard of the @manchestermill.bsky.social before, it's a brilliant online newspaper, delivering really good quality local journalism
Have a look at it, I've been a member for a few years
manchestermill.co.uk/pay-what-you...
If you haven't heard of the @manchestermill.bsky.social before, it's a brilliant online newspaper, delivering really good quality local journalism
Have a look at it, I've been a member for a few years
manchestermill.co.uk/pay-what-you...
Pay what you want for The Mill - and help get us add 1,000 new members
Unlock the full Mill experience for a price you choose
manchestermill.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I'm going to go a bit off piste here if you'll allow me...
If you haven't heard of the @manchestermill.bsky.social before, it's a brilliant online newspaper, delivering really good quality local journalism
Have a look at it, I've been a member for a few years
manchestermill.co.uk/pay-what-you...
If you haven't heard of the @manchestermill.bsky.social before, it's a brilliant online newspaper, delivering really good quality local journalism
Have a look at it, I've been a member for a few years
manchestermill.co.uk/pay-what-you...
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🚨 We've just launched our first ever membership campaign - with six pledges chosen by our readers and a 50,000-copy print edition hitting the streets.
Please share with friends - and join up! New members can choose their price.
manchestermill.co.uk
Please share with friends - and join up! New members can choose their price.
manchestermill.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🚨 We've just launched our first ever membership campaign - with six pledges chosen by our readers and a 50,000-copy print edition hitting the streets.
Please share with friends - and join up! New members can choose their price.
manchestermill.co.uk
Please share with friends - and join up! New members can choose their price.
manchestermill.co.uk
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More excellent reporting from the @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social as they work to track down Andrew Milne. And it starts with a really heartbreaking tale. It does feels like they’ve really broken any power this guy had over anyone… www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/after-beckys...
After Becky’s mum died, it was time to sell her childhood home. Then Andrew Milne got in touch
Plus: As the search for answers continues, The Tribune takes to the road
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
More excellent reporting from the @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social as they work to track down Andrew Milne. And it starts with a really heartbreaking tale. It does feels like they’ve really broken any power this guy had over anyone… www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/after-beckys...
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Very sad to hear this. Rachel interviewed us in 2024 about The Tribune and Mill Media.
She was particularly interested in The Tribune as she grew up in Sheffield.
I quoted her stories quite often, including a memorable piece she wrote about the Castle Market.
Condolences to everyone who knew her.
She was particularly interested in The Tribune as she grew up in Sheffield.
I quoted her stories quite often, including a memorable piece she wrote about the Castle Market.
Condolences to everyone who knew her.
Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Very sad to hear this. Rachel interviewed us in 2024 about The Tribune and Mill Media.
She was particularly interested in The Tribune as she grew up in Sheffield.
I quoted her stories quite often, including a memorable piece she wrote about the Castle Market.
Condolences to everyone who knew her.
She was particularly interested in The Tribune as she grew up in Sheffield.
I quoted her stories quite often, including a memorable piece she wrote about the Castle Market.
Condolences to everyone who knew her.
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www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/sometimes-it... I wrote last week about two villains and one hero in the battle between truth and lies. Well here’s another hero - the Sheffield Tribune, one of the Mill stable of independent news sites, had the courage to publish an important story despite legal threats..
Sometimes it’s worth the risk
“We will definitely bring proceedings for Defamation and Malicious Falsehood if you publish such complete and malicious lies.”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/sometimes-it... I wrote last week about two villains and one hero in the battle between truth and lies. Well here’s another hero - the Sheffield Tribune, one of the Mill stable of independent news sites, had the courage to publish an important story despite legal threats..
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This story is exactly why local journalism is still so important. Well done to the team at the @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This story is exactly why local journalism is still so important. Well done to the team at the @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social.
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City of London lawyer Andrew Milne bought up hundreds of freeholds on homes across Sheffield before advising leaseholders that, if they didn’t pay him exorbitant sums (upwards of £25,000), he’d see them in court. Well done @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social @joshiherrmann.bsky.social for exposing this.
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
City of London lawyer Andrew Milne bought up hundreds of freeholds on homes across Sheffield before advising leaseholders that, if they didn’t pay him exorbitant sums (upwards of £25,000), he’d see them in court. Well done @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social @joshiherrmann.bsky.social for exposing this.
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Top investigation this, and great local journalism
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Top investigation this, and great local journalism
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What can Sheffield leaseholders do in response to the “very aggressive” letters? And the legal industry reacts to our story. Our latest piece, by @djstimms.bsky.social and @molliesimpson.bsky.social www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/pressure-gro...
Pressure grows on Andrew Milne
Plus: what can leaseholders do in response to the "very aggressive" letters?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What can Sheffield leaseholders do in response to the “very aggressive” letters? And the legal industry reacts to our story. Our latest piece, by @djstimms.bsky.social and @molliesimpson.bsky.social www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/pressure-gro...
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Proper journalism lives on! Amazing reporting here...
We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
November 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Proper journalism lives on! Amazing reporting here...
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We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
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A story to make your blood boil. But as an aside, I'm a big fan of Mill Media sometimes printing the full aggressive responses they get to their questions (see also: Twamley, Lee)
This summer, Andrew Milne - a City of London solicitor - bought up hundreds of freeholds in west Sheffield.
Then the letters started to arrive. They included threats of high court action and offers to sell the freeholds - for £25,000.
Read today's story: www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Then the letters started to arrive. They included threats of high court action and offers to sell the freeholds - for £25,000.
Read today's story: www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A story to make your blood boil. But as an aside, I'm a big fan of Mill Media sometimes printing the full aggressive responses they get to their questions (see also: Twamley, Lee)
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This is a great piece of journalism - dogged, determined and doing a great service to the local community
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This is a great piece of journalism - dogged, determined and doing a great service to the local community
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This is vital local journalism.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is vital local journalism.
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A London lawyer is demanding dozens of Sheffield homeowners pay £25k to buy the freehold off him - or face court action for covenant breaches
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A London lawyer is demanding dozens of Sheffield homeowners pay £25k to buy the freehold off him - or face court action for covenant breaches
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...