INSANE: Jodrell bank - The Real Truth

Science funding cuts will harm Britain’s global standing

Letters: Readers respond to an editorial about the threat to research funding, including plans to close the Jodrell Bank Observatory

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory

New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise ‘foolish and shortsighted’ cuts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Don’t let Jodrell Bank Observatory become another industrial museum

Letters: Readers respond to reports that the world-famous big dish is facing closure due to spending cuts by UK Research and Innovation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Sir Francis Graham-Smith obituary

Pioneering radio astronomer whose work locating celestial objects led to a greater understanding of the universe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

'Pebble' beaches around young stars join together to form planets

Planetary construction sites around other stars are filled with pebbles, and for the first time radio telescopes have detected these tiny chunks of rock that stick together to form planets.

Space · Jul 13, 2025

The best logos of the 2020s (so far)

A deep dive into the most iconic logo designs of the decade and the stories behind them.

Creative Bloq · Jan 3, 2025

‘It can feel quite mysterious’: Alan Garner on writing, folklore and experiencing time slips in the Pennines

At 90, the author reflects on his friendship with Alan Turing, quantum realities and how his grandfather inspired his latest book

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2024

'I tried the huge outdoor playpark named best attraction and had to drag the kids out'

'BeWILDerwood made for an extremely satisfying day out in the fresh air - and I felt like I'd had a serious workout as much as an enjoyable day out with the kids'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 15, 2023

Village pub unveils stunning transformation after "out there" name change

The name change of the historic pub caused a furore initially - but locals are loving it now they've looked inside...

Manchester Evening News · Nov 14, 2022

The day out from Greater Manchester offering something a bit different this October half term

Learn about pioneering science, the universe and the cosmos at Jodrell Bank

Manchester Evening News · Oct 26, 2022