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Chris Newbould

Greater Manchester

Journalist at The National

Editor and TV Presenting & Producing at Freelance

Journalist at Prolific North

Journalist. Film, telly, media. Opinions my own, though invariably correct. Man City, cheese, unwittingly not actually that young anymore.

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  • Cyber security expert warns of three-year wait for full recovery from M&S and Co-op cyber attacks - Prolific North

    2 days ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

    A North West cyber security expert has warned that it could take as long as three years for retailers to fully recover from the recent breaches in their digital security.

  • Former CBeebies chief and BBC Salford move mastermind appointed CEO at MediaCity

    1 week ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

    Landsec has appointed global media professional Alice Webb as Chief Executive Officer of MediaCity in Salford, reinforcing its ambition to position the destination as the UK’s leading hub for media, creativity and innovation. Webb will join Landsec in September 2025 from Universal Music Group, where she served as the founding CEO of Mercury Studios, the group’s global film and TV production and distribution company.

  • United Carpets and Beds makes media buying and planning appointment

    1 week ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

    United Carpets and Beds has appointed McCann Leeds as its official media buying and planning agency. Working closely with the flooring and bedding specialist to deliver high-quality media campaigns both on and offline, the team will support the brand’s revamped marketing strategy and ambitious growth plans for the coming years.

  • Former BGN strategy chief among double hire at North West branding and design agency

    1 week ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

    North-West based branding and packaging design agency Into the Light has made two new hires following a recent influx of new business. Louise Kennedy has joined as head of strategy, and Susie Catchpowle joins the studio as a designer. Kennedy comes from BGN where she was head of strategy for two years.

  • Office move for built environment comms specialist's Leeds team

    1 week ago | prolificnorth.co.uk | Chris Newbould

    Communications agency, Social has relocated its Leeds office to the heart of new commercial district, Wellington Place. The move comes in response to growing demand for Social’s integrated PR and communications services – especially in the built environment, place, and infrastructure sectors.

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Chris Newbould
Chris Newbould @ChrisNewbould
17 Apr 25

.@ukhomeoffice why do you allow violent, abusive RUSSIAN ffs child abducters to get a visa? I mean I'm super chill on immigration, but this woman you let in actually blinded me in one eye, causing the NHS expenditure, and now she's here on a "I have money" visa" and stalkijg me.

Chris Newbould
Chris Newbould @ChrisNewbould
5 Mar 25

Ok, be honest: Who had “Being marginally less likely to be invaded by the US” on their Brexit benefits bingo card?

Chris Newbould
Chris Newbould @ChrisNewbould
1 Feb 25

Can’t remember why I recently spent more time than is justifiable researching the history of the chippy. Probably because I’m quite dull and a bit anal. Had I known @ManchesterMill would be publishing this great run down soon I could’ve saved myself a job https://t.co/cVOnpGxihL