THE man in charge of the BBC's move to the north of England hit out at critics of the plan, accusing them of dredging up "old stereotypes".

Peter Salmon said moving more than 1,000 jobs from London to the new Media City in Salford would inspire a generation of "young, northern boys and girls".
The plan has been controversial with many staff said to be upset at the prospect of having to move and speculation some stars will quit their jobs rather than leave the capital when shows including Match of the Day and BBC Breakfast move.
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THE Liverpool office of architect BDP has been commissioned by Rossendale council to lead a regeneration study for the market town of Rawtenstall.

THERE aren't many conferences where discussion topics stretch from Batman to homicidal cows and whether money is an illusion - but then there aren't many conferences like Ignite.

TONIGHT sees the third Ignite Liverpool "geek culture" conference - and, as ever, LDP Creative will be there.

TWO developers from Liverpool agency Mando have struck out on their own with the launch of new company Made by Jam.

By Chris Evans

ON THURSDAY afternoon, I attended a business networking event. I sat back in my chair with a cup of coffee ready to hear the speakers, in this case; a lawyer, an accountant and a venue.
While that sounds like the commercial equivalent of the Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman format, this was no joke. When the venue speaker had concluded, I had so much racing around in my head, that, I confess, I hardly heard the others.