Last week the government confirmed the social media ban for under-16s. Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, the lot.I'll be direct, I don't think social media is good for anyone, let alone young people. The evidence on harm…

The Balmy Army Take Over Contact for Manchester International Festival 2025This week, Contact welcomes The Balmy Army for a bold, unflinching takeover as part of Manchester International Festival 2025. Running 7–18 July, the programme will…

Once upon a time… is a phrase we all know. Used to introduce children to the wonders of storytelling and fairytales in particular, for centuries. But one of the most famous fairy tales of all, Sleeping Beauty is much older, much stranger…