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31/10/2016

BBC Announces Return Of DIY SOS To Complete Newtown Heath Project

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BBC has announced that DIY SOS is to return to Newton Heath to complete a project they began last year.

DIY SOS helped transform eight of 25 empty homes on Canada Street last year in what was the biggest project in the hugely popular programme's 16 year history.

More than nine million people tuned in to see the home transformed by an army of volunteers, which for one day included princes William and Harry.

Since the programme aired, organisations such as Manchester City Council, Haig Housing, and Kier Construction have converted a further 15 derelict properties on the street for veterans, while veterans' charity Walking With The Wounded have opened an office on the street to support residents.

The BBC DIY SOS team returns to Canada Street on Monday 31 October where they'll complete the overhaul of the final empty house and catch-up on the progress on veterans featured in the programme last year.

The project was the brainchild of DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, who was determined to find better support for war veterans, especially those struggling with physical or psychological challenges.

Nick said: "After last year's massive success I am pleased we are returning to Manchester to continue the legacy of supporting our veterans. We have done some brilliant builds down the years but this really is the end of the greatest project the DIY SOS team have carried out.

"It will certainly be a bittersweet moment when we close the door on the final home knowing we've built some superb houses with the necessary support, employment and community services available to help our veterans now and in the years to come."

The first stage of the build was covered in two special DIY SOS programmes last October, which scooped the National RTS Award for Best Popular Factual and Features Series.

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