NORTHERN MOOR SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

It's been a very busy week in Northern Moor. The pre-programme publicity for 'The Duchess on the Estate', which painted Northern Moor as dirty, crime-ridden and full of hoodies and thugs made local people very angry.

The three Labour Councillors took part in a public meeting, and helped residents organise a protest on the day the first part of the programme went out.

More than 200 people came to show what Northern Moor is really like - and to prove that community spirit is alive and well.

The next day, Allan Beswick of Radio Manchester broadcast his three hour breakfast show from Sale Circle, and the two Sues (Councillors Sue Cooley and Sue Murphy) were interviewed. Sue Cooley said 'Just before we went on air I had a brain wave. I thought that if the BBC could give us cameras, we could make our own film that showed people what Northern Moor is really like. So I was cheeky and asked Allan live on air. And he agreed!'

Then followed five hectic days of filming - with the help of Radio Manchester. The film we made was showcased at The Manchester College on Tuesday morning.Speaking after the film was shown, Sue Murphy said 'The film showed the Northern Moor I know - a strong community, with local people prepared to work hard to make their area a better place. I'm glad the BBC agreed - and gave us the chance to stand up for local people and our area.'

You can see the films by clicking here