{"podcast":{"title":"UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829","podcast_index_feed_id":7493829,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/uk-today-2-min-news.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/uk-today-2-min-news_1.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":5895,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, UK News Today delivers daily coverage of the biggest stories shaping the United Kingdom with fast, focused updates on national news, politics, business, economy, public safety, and cultural developments. From breaking headlines to ongoing national conversations, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across the UK. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, national trends, and major storylines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, UK News Today is built for listeners who want reliable national news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T08:19:40.005460+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829"},"episode":{"title":"Manchester's St Mary's Parsonage: New Urban Plan","slug":"manchester-s-st-mary-s-parsonage-new-urban-plan","published_at":"2026-05-20T11:24:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829/manchester-s-st-mary-s-parsonage-new-urban-plan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b2fb8b2c-f50f-4567-8a66-ba2d14ce9682.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b2fb8b2c-f50f-4567-8a66-ba2d14ce9682.mp3","summary":"Manchester City Council embarks on a monumental task to revamp St Marys Parsonage, a neighborhood bordered by Bridge Street, Deansgate, the River Irwell, and Blackfriars Road. The plan? A comprehensive strategy for people and traffic flow, aiming to enhance attractiveness and accessibility. The project is massive, involving over one point two million square feet of commercial space, supporting more than ten thousand jobs, and hundreds of new homes, hotels, and public spaces. The redevelopment of the old Kendals department store, Albert Bridge House, and the Alberton and Cardinal sites are key components. The council seeks a team to focus on the areas between structures, activating smaller street scenes, improving green spaces, and creating a sense of place. This includes connecting the area to the Cyan Lines project and the citys UNICEF Child Friendly City initiative. The appointed team will update the existing regeneration framework, outlining a clear plan for streets, spaces, movement, and services. This will coordinate investment across different sites and landowners, aiming to minimize disruption during construction. The redevelopment of Kendals, backed by forty-four million dollars in funding, will be a significant driver for the neighborhoods future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/28032ce08c78b179","meta_description":"Manchester City Council embarks on a monumental task to revamp St Marys Parsonage, a neighborhood bordered by Bridge Street, Deansgate, the River Irwell,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":108,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829/episodes/manchester-s-st-mary-s-parsonage-new-urban-plan/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829/manchester-s-st-mary-s-parsonage-new-urban-plan.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}