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The BBC Philharmonic is transforming music lovers’ enjoyment of classical concerts with a new service for smart phones.

Over 80% of MediaCityUK food and drink businesses have moved away from plastic straws to more sustainable alternatives, beating several areas of Greater Manchester including the Northern Quarter, Didsbury and Chorlton.

A Marie Curie bus has arrived at MediaCityUK, offering free help for anyone with concerns about terminal illness as well as information about how they can support the charity.

Based in the dock10 television facility in MediaCityUK, the facility will provide extra capacity for Viacom International Studios UK goal of securing English-language commissions from third-party UK broadcasters and distributors, in addition to the content already produced locally for Viacom-owned Channel 5 and its other pay-TV channels.

MediaCityUK-based Toasted Productions is celebrating after taking its 100th trainee in 10 years through its successful work placement programme.

Specialist marketing consultancy We are Buzz has opened its first permanent office base at The Greenhouse in MediaCityUK.

Planning consent has been granted by Salford City Council for “The Watergardens” a new waterside dining concept that will see the transformation of the southern waterfront into a vibrant leisure destination offering a new restaurant terrace maximizing the best waterside views in Manchester.

World leading special effects and laser provider, BPM SFX Ltd has expanded into a specific TV work office in MediaCityUK’s Greenhouse, to enable them to be on hand for their growing number of TV clients.

When it comes to skills development and creating local employment opportunities, The University of  Salford and Peel L&P have a long-standing relationship and a track record of success. However, by working even closer together, both organisations realise that even more can be achieved to secure true economic prosperity for current and future generations.

dock10 has completed full post production and delivery of 10 x 3-minute animated music videos for Sky Kids.

Children’s health charity MedEquip4Kids are back again this Easter with the annual Quays Duck Race which welcomes hundreds to Salford Quays for an afternoon of family fun while raising thousands for the charity’s projects.