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I stayed in the north to study, why do so many others leave?

I stayed in the north to study, why do so many others leave?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Salford journalism student Simone Harrison speaks to London fashion photography student Lauren Tugwell to try and understand why so many of her peers feel that going far means travelling far The South of England has captivated students and graduates originally from the North for decades. With the South historically offering nearly three time more post-grad jobs for skilled professionals – it seems a no-brainer for many, particularly creatives, to relocate. However, with Manchester now voted one of the UK’s top cities for skilled graduates, why does the south continue to lure young people and contribute to Northern brain drain?…
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Meet the Maker: That Scrunchie Brand

Meet the Maker: That Scrunchie Brand

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] You may have thought that you heard the last of scrunchies back in the 90's, but it looks like they're back.  Following the 90's revival trend and being gentler on the hair than elastics, scrunchies have ditched their retro Saved by the Bell  image. Earlier this year, Jessie Crook and her mum launched That Scrunchie Brand. We caught up for a quick chat. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image source="external_link" external_img_size="medium" custom_src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/ell.h-cdn.co/assets/cm/15/02/640x496/54abc6274454e_-_elle-05-lisa-turtle-gif.gif?resize=480:*"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Hi Jessie, how's it going? Really well, thanks! We launched That Scrunchie Brand on 8 February and it’s been so much fun since. The orders keep rolling in and we're so pleased…
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Crafty Cloth: One of a kind fashion on the Fylde Coast

Crafty Cloth: One of a kind fashion on the Fylde Coast

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As the weather gets chillier, we're thinking about layering up. Who better to chat fashion with than independent designer Monica of Crafty Cloth, who designs and makes beautiful clothes and accessories using fabrics from around the world, fused with original inspired concepts and silhouettes. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="30154" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_single_image image="30184" img_size="large" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]What drew you to fashion and textiles? My love for fashion and textiles have been with me since childhood, when living with my inspirational grandmother, Lilia a high-end seamstress and textiles artist. I moved to London, which as you know is a very cosmopolitan city, it was…
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