The recent announcement by stand-up comedian and writer Jojo Sutherland, Comedy Army delivered some tough news for those following the efforts to address the national housing crisis: the annual "Comedians vs Homeless" event, scheduled for October 8th, has been cancelled. With fewer than 100 tickets sold nationwide, the difficult decision was made to halt the initiative […]
The frustration is palpable, and the question echoes across the nation: how can a country grappling with a severe housing crisis allow state-owned buildings to lie vacant for years? This very question has been brought into sharp focus by Frank O'Connor regarding a prominent Cork property: "Empty for 6 years and counting. Owned by the […]
STRETFORD, MANCHESTER—It started in a quiet, soon-to-be-demolished corner of Stretford Mall. In a space designed for fast, disposable retail, Stitched Up launched a radically different kind of high street experience. They launched a sustainable clothing hub built on the mantra of "make do and mend." For over three years, Unit 40 in Stretford Mall was […]
