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1. 51. BBC hits back at claims that MediaCity could be a 'white elephant'

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 02 August 2011 The BBC has hit back after internal memos appeared to suggest its Salford move risked becoming an expensive ‘white elephant’.

2. 52. BBC hires 'chair champion' to tell MediaCity staff how to use seats

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 13 June 2011 Staff moving north to the BBC’s flagship development at MediaCityUK are being given a choice of three different high-tech chairs. The ‘chair champion’ helps them make their selection – then shows them how to use their choice correctly as part of the corporation's health and safety training.

3. 53. BBC warns of threat to Salford mediacity

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 12 October 2006 THE BBC may abandon its é400m move to Salford if it does not get the licence fee increase it wants, the corporation's boss has warned. Director general Mark Thompson said "realistic funding" was essential.

4. 54. Axe falls on MediaCity bus service

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 03 September 2010 Salford council has slammed the government after cash to create a bus service to MediaCityUK was withdrawn.

5. 55. Crumbs! Hovis say Corrie MediaCity switch will hit their bread and butter

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 10 February 2011 They are both famous for their cobbled streets and cosy northern charm – but Coronation Street and Hovis are at loggerheads over plans to make them neighbours.

6. 56. From matchstalk men to buzzing MediaCity – that's Salford

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 05 May 2011 Made famous by LS Lowry’s paintings, Salford’s docks and factories were at the heart of Greater Manchester’s industrial revolution.

7. 57. Metrolink still not running to MediaCity after crash

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 30 September 2010 Metrolink services remain halted on the new spur to MediaCityUK – nine days after a tram crashed into a lamp post.

8. 58. BBC director general Mark Thompson says MediaCity to become 'magnet' to stars as 150 staff move in

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 11 May 2011 Up to 1,000 more jobs could be created at the BBC’s new Salford Quays base, top executives from the corporation revealed.

9. 59. BBC Breakfast presenters Sian Williams and Chris Hollins to quit after MediaCity move

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 March 2011 BBC Breakfast presenters Sian Williams and Chris Hollins are leaving the show after its move to Salford, it has been reported.

10. 60. MediaCity brings in £92m boost for Salford firms

    Manchester Evening News, Monday 02 November 2009 THE MediaCityUK development has brought in £92m worth of business for Salford firms. The colossal scheme at the former docklands has triggered a boom for the local construction industry, according to a new report.

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