The IRA men behind the Manchester bomb: Unravelling a 30-year mystery
Special Investigation: we can reveal the real story of the IRA attack that destroyed the city centre - and why nobody was ever brought to justice
Jack Dulhanty
Jack is a journalist from Salford who joined The Mill in 2021. His work has spanned development, crime, homelessness, politics and spicy chicken burgers. His investigation into mayoral advisor Sacha Lord was nominated for the 2025 Paul Foot award.
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