Headlines for Manchester September 18: University of Bolton applies to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester, Manchester Metrolink Twitter account changes to account for the soon-to-be-launched Bee Network & Manchester Christmas Markets dates confirmed and it’s just eight weeks away.
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00:00 Hello, I'm Emma Higgins with your Manchester Headlines.
00:04 The University of Bolton has applied to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester.
00:10 An application has been submitted to the Office for Students and the Department for Education
00:15 and if approved the name change will come into effect on the 1st of August next year.
00:20 The Manchester Metrolink Twitter page has been shut down and replaced by a brand new
00:24 account dedicated to the B Network.
00:27 The B Network will launch on the 24th of September and this new account will provide help and
00:33 support for passengers.
00:35 And finally, the opening of the Manchester Christmas Markets 2023 has been revealed and
00:40 it's just eight weeks away.
00:43 Manchester City Council has confirmed the city-wide markets will be open from Friday
00:47 the 10th of November until Thursday the 21st of December.
00:51 That's your local headlines for now.
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