Trove, a popular bakery in the heart of Ancoats, has suddenly closed its doors.
The Murray Street business used to operate as a cafe and brunch spot but removed its indoor seating and switched to a bakery unit early this year.
First founded in Levenshulme in 2011, Trove has become a staple on the city’s food and drink scene.
As well as its delicious loaves and pastries, it’s built a solid reputation for its Scandinavian-style small plates and brunches, often hosting supperclubs.
But now a forfeiture notice has appeared in the windows of Trove in Ancoats, announcing that it has been repossessed by landlords.
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Companies House documents for Trove’s parent company Two Hexagons Ltd show that the business is in more than £1.6m of debt, including owing HMRC approximately £885,000.
Trove also had a cafe within the Bloc building on Marble Street, which closed down in April.
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Inside Trove when it was still a cafe – the Ancoats site now appears to have closed. Credit: The Manc GroupThe forfeiture notice in the window of Trove in Ancoats. Credit: The Manc Group
It appears that its Levenshulme cafe and bakery is still open for business, as is its newest location in Wilmslow.
It’s another blow for Ancoats, which has lost some high-profile names in recent weeks and months and now has a number of empty units.
Just two weeks ago, Rigatoni’s, formerly known as Sugo Pasta Kitchen, announced its sudden closure, shortly after closing its Sale and Exhibition locations.
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The unit formerly occupied by Second City is also vacant, as is Nam, and Lily’s Deli.
Trove has not yet issued a statement relating to the forfeiture of its Ancoats cafe.
Bakery chain Gail’s is attempting to win over Prestwich after spelling mishap
Daisy Jackson
Gail’s has announced a plan to try and make amends with Prestwich after spelling the village’s name wrong on the new bakery’s signs.
The massive bakery chain finally confirmed that it would be moving into the suburb on the fringes of Bury and Manchester, but made a fatal flaw at the first step.
The huge posters are missing the letter ‘T’, instead saying ‘Hello Preswich’.
More than a few eyebrows were raised locally, with people saying it’s ‘not a great first impression for the locals…’.
And now Gail’s is attempting to put things right by offering free tea to Prestwich residents.
In new material released today, they wrote: “Oops… people of Prestwich, we owe you a ‘T’.
“You may have seen how we missed out a ‘t’ in our new bakery signage.
“We’re sorry for the mistake, and to make up for it we’d like to brew you a tea when we open.”
The new advertising has a QR code which people can scan to claim their free cuppa.
Gail’s has also passed its thanks on to ‘local resident Clair’, who actually came up with the suggestion on The Manc’s LinkedIn post here.
With this development, Gail’s has now confirmed it’ll be opening in Prestwich – directly opposite the new Rudy’s – in early 2025, with free tea served then to those who scan the QR code.
Gail’s will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village’s name wrongHuge bakery chain Gail’s confirms move to Prestwich – but spells village’s name wrong in signage
Salon Madre – A new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
A new tequila bar and pool hall is set to open in Manchester in a couple of weeks, from the same team behind Madre.
The huge new space, Salon Madre, will be serving up the tacos and burritos that have made the Mexican restaurant at Kampus so well-loved.
And all that’s alongside a drinks menu that centres around tequila, including frozen, classic and flavoured margaritas and palomas.
Can’t stomach tequila? There’ll also be wines on draft, Corona and local beers.
The food menu will show off signature dishes like al pastor tacos, with daily rotating specials, plus Gringas, nachos and Madre’s huge burritos.
Salon Madre has taken over a spot just off Kampus’s lush garden that was previously home to a Seven Brothers taproom, right next door to Madre itself.
Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc GroupSalon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
As well as all the Mexican food and drink goodness, the bar will have four pool tables and will be screening Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) and American sports.
The dream is to bring the fun and liveliness of a Mexican pool hall to the heart of Manchester, in this beautiful spot right near Piccadilly and Canal Street.
Salon Madre will open on 6 December at Kampus, with bookings for Christmas groups and parties now available.
Daisy Jackson -
3rd June 2024 
