MUSU has issued a statement after its restaurant had all its windows smashed and dining room covered with paint in a horrific incident on Valentine’s Day.
The luxurious Japanese restaurant on Bridge Street said it is ‘saddened and shocked’ by the vandalism that occurred on one of the busiest nights of the year.
Diners had been tucking in to courses of high-end sushi when people wearing balaclavas and ski masks smashed all the windows at the front of the restaurant.
Cans of white paint were then thrown around the acclaimed eatery.
A spokesperson from MUSU said: “Following on from last night’s incident we are really pleased that thanks to some brilliant suppliers and contractors we will be open this evening.
“We have unfortunately had to cancel lunchtime service and are calling everyone who will be affected – we’ve had a really busy week this week and are gutted to have disappointed some diners.
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“We are deeply saddened and shocked by the events that unfolded, and we cannot express enough how sorry we are that our guests’ evening was disrupted.
“The safety and security of our guests and staff are our utmost priority, and we are grateful that no one was hurt during this senseless act. We are offering diners the chance to come back and dine again on us.
“We are also reviewing and enhancing our security measures to prevent any such occurrences in the future.
“We have no further update as to the incident itself but we are working with the police to find out what we can.”
Greater Manchester Police said: “Yesterday (Wednesday 14 February 2024), at around 9pm, officers were called to reports of an aggravated burglary at a premises on Bridge Street in Manchester.
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“Officers responded to the incident and the suspects had fled the scene prior to police arrival. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. No arrests have been made.
“Enquiries remain ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident and locate those responsible. If you witnessed this incident or have any information regarding this, please contact 101 or visit www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 3263 of 14/02/2024.
“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Tickets go live as opening date is announced for Manchester City’s new ‘immersive’ museum experience
Emily Sergeant
Tickets to visit Manchester City’s new ‘immersive’ museum experience have officially gone live ahead of the grand opening.
Set to open in the heart of the £300m Medlock Square entertainment district at Manchester’s Etihad Campus next month, the Manchester City Museum Experience will be spread across 10 distinctive spaces – with visitors invited to take a trip down memory lane with nostalgic environments from throughout the club’s history.
Fans will also be able to take part in interactive media experiences, like posing with all 48 major trophies won by the club’s first teams or trying their hand at football punditry.
The experience will combine the latest immersive technology with physical memorabilia drawn from across the club’s history to do this.
Hidden details and surprising ‘did you know’ facts are set to be embedded across the experience, so that even the most devoted Man City fans will have the chance to discover something new about the club they love.
By combining interactive environments, technology, and authentic artefacts, the experience is aiming to appeal to a wide audience – from lifelong Manchester City supporters, to families and those with a broader interest in football, culture, and the city of Manchester.
“The Museum Experience has been designed as a destination that goes beyond just the pitch,” commented Jeremy Maxton, who is the Director of Visitor Attractions at Manchester City Football Club.
Manchester City releases CGIs and important details of its new ‘immersive’ museum / Credit: Manchester City / Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA)
“Whether you’re a lifelong supporter, visiting Manchester for a weekend, or simply looking for a unique day out, we’ve created an experience that offers something for everyone.
“From the recreated environments and original memorabilia to the interactive elements, there are different ways into the Club’s history throughout the Museum.
“We’ve also built in space for new stories to be added over time, so the experience can continue to evolve. It’s been a huge project to bring together and we’re looking forward to people seeing it for themselves later this year.”
The Manchester City Museum Experience officially opens on 14 December, and you can now book tickets to visit from that date here.
Featured Image – Credit: Manchester City / Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA)
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TfGM apologises after two weeks of major tram disruption across Greater Manchester
Emily Sergeant
Trams have finally resumed running in Greater Manchester following two weeks of major disruption across the Metrolink network.
Tram services have resumed across the Altrincham, Eccles, and Trafford Park lines this morning (Monday 2 November) following the completion of major track replacement work between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield, while maintenance and renewal work also took place on the Eccles line and in the city centre during the planned closure.
Engineers replaced around 4km of track on what is said to be one of the ‘busiest and most complex’ sections of the Metrolink network.
The new track will allow further speed restrictions to be lifted, as according to TfGM, around 100,000 journeys are already benefiting from journey time improvements delivered through previous phases of work every day.
It all forms part of the next phase of the ongoing £150m investment into Greater Manchester’s tram network in a bid to make it ‘safer’ and ‘more resilient and reliable’ for years to come.
✅ This morning, tram services have resumed on the Altrincham, East Didsbury, Eccles, Manchester Airport and Trafford Park lines.
We thank customers for their patience and understanding while these works took place.
↪️ A small service change remains in place through the city centre until the end of service on Wednesday 4 November.
Until then, trams on the Bury – Altrincham, and Victoria – Manchester Airport lines will divert via Exchange Square. Customers may need to change trams to reach Shudehill or Market Street.
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With services now back up and running, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has issued a statement apologising for disruption.
Ian Davies, who is the Network Director for Metrolink at TfGM, commented: “This was an essential piece of engineering work on one of the busiest parts of our tram network and will help keep services safe, reliable and fit for the future.
“We’re sorry for the disruption and I’d like to thank passengers, residents, and businesses for their patience while we got on with the job.
“The upgrades mean customers will benefit from smoother journeys and allow us to lift further speed restrictions on this section of the network. It will help speed up our journeys and improve reliability for everyone who uses our network.
“Completing work of this scale on time is a significant achievement and I’d like to thank everyone involved for getting it done safely and efficiently.”
Daisy Jackson -
15th February 2024 
