There’s a new neighbourhood hotel and hangout aiming to bring “more style and socialising to Manchester” opening in Spinningfields next month.
Moxy Manchester City is a brand-new boutique hotel in the heart of the city centre.
Transforming a former hat factory, the new nine-storey hotel has given a fresh lease of life to an 18th century building, by cladding it in weathered-effect metal panels to give an urban contrast to the original façade that has still been retained.
A Marriott concept from KE Hotels that wants to be “the life and soul of the party”, and ensure that all guests have a good time from the minute they arrive, Moxy Manchester City has 146 vibrant bedrooms that are cleverly-designed to let guests be both as productive or playful as they want.
The rooms feature walk-in showers, TVs with Netflix, open-wall closets, and motion activated LED guidelights.
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And if that wasn’t good enough as it is, all rooms are pet-friendly too.
Moxy Manchester City has done away with the front desk, and so guests will instead need to head to the hotel bar – which boasts a wide range of hand-crafted drinks and small plates – to collect their room key, along with a complimentary cocktail as well.
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Moxy Manchester City has 146 cleverly-designed and pet-friendly vibrant bedrooms / Credit: Moxy Hotels | Flickr
As for other spaces and facilities that guests can make the most of during their stay, there’s the communal living room lobby – which is a great place to meet with old friends, party with new ones, or keep it strictly business – and there’s also a dedicated barista counter for those early morning wake-ups and afternoon-pick-me-ups.
Snacks and drinks are also available 24/7 to satisfy any cravings that crop up.
“Moxy Manchester City will be a new playground for the neighbourhood and city,” said Anil Khanna, Director at KE Hotels.
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“Located in the city’s vibrant Spinningfields district, Moxy Manchester City won’t take itself too seriously, but it is serious about showing guests a good time.
“We have smartly spaced rooms, stylish communal areas that are ideal for work and meetings, and a new cool bar for the city. We wanted the design of the building to fuse together traditional and contemporary [as] the exterior is stunning and something very unique, whilst the hotel’s interior will feature nods towards the building’s industrial past.
“We can’t wait to show Manchester the Moxy lifestyle.”
Moxy Manchester City opens its doors in November, and you can find more information ahead of the opening here.
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Price caps and standardisations to be introduced for vet care in UK following major investigation
Emily Sergeant
Reforms to the veterinary industry to help pet owners better navigate the vet services market are set to be introduced this year.
After an independent inquiry group recently found that the current system is leaving pet owners ‘in the dark’, with a lack of information to help make informed decisions leading to weak competition and high prices, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has this week concluded its investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK.
The final report green-lights a package of measures to make the market more competitive, easier to navigate, and more responsive to pet owners’ needs.
It outlines the final remedies and recommendations, which together, will transform the market.
Remedies and recommendations in the report range from price caps and standardisations, through to upfront cost transparency.
We’ve set out major reforms to the UK’s veterinary sector now our market investigation is complete.
Our reforms will help pet owners better navigate the vet services market and will start coming into force later this year.
— Competition & Markets Authority (@CMAgovUK) March 24, 2026
Practices will soon be required to publish a comprehensive price list for standard services – including consultations, common procedures, diagnostics, written prescriptions and cremation options – so pet owners know up-front how much certain services are expected to cost.
They’ll also have to make it clear whether they are part of a group or an independent business, and provide a written estimate in advance for any treatment expected to cost £500 or more (including aftercare costs), plus an itemised bill.
Written prescription fees are set to be capped at £21 for the first medicine, and then £12.50 for any additional medicines.
Price caps and standardisations are set to be introduced for vet care in UK / Credit: Pxhere
There’s also set to be changes to the complaints process, as practices will now be required to follow a transparent, accessible, in-house complaints process, and engage in mediation where disputes cannot be resolved.
The CMA says an ‘unprecedented’ response from both the public and the sector has helped to shape the final report.
The next step is for the Government to respond to the report formally – with Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds, commenting: “We are grateful for all the work of the Competition and Markets Authority, and we will respond to the report and set out next steps for our proposed reforms in due course.
“This Government is focused on helping families save money on vet services by improving transparency and choice around pricing, so the public can make informed decisions about their pets’ care.”
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Police release footage of Manchester burglar who tried to evade arrest by hiding under a bed
Emily Sergeant
Police have released unseen footage of a Manchester burglar who tried to evade arrest and justice by hiding under a bed.
David Dale Thompson, of no fixed abode, appeared at Manchester Crown Court last week (18 March) where he was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of residential burglary at an earlier hearing.
The 43-year-old was caught early last year (15 January 2025) following proactive patrols by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) neighbourhood officers across Rusholme and Moss Side, who were in the area due to a high number of reports of burglaries in the weeks prior.
While on patrol, police spotted Thompson ‘acting suspiciously’ while riding a bike just before 5pm, and once officer subsequently followed him to a property on Boscombe Street, before calling for more officers to attend.
After gaining entry to the address, officers suspected something was wrong when they entered one of the rooms, and after lifting up the bed, they found Thompson hiding in the storage compartment attempting to evade arrest.
GMP has now released footage of the moment Thompson was caught.
Speaking following Thompson’s sentencing last week, Detective Inspector Natalie McDonald, of GMP’s Manchester Central Neighbourhood Crime Team, said: “This was a fantastic example of proactive policing, which has resulted in a serial offender now behind bars.
“We know how devastating a burglary in your own home can be and this shows our commitment to tackling them head on.
“If you have any information or concerns about neighbourhood crime in your area, make sure you speak to us. In the meantime, we have officers on regular patrols in areas that need us the most.”
Emily Sergeant -
19th October 2021 
