Commuters in Manchester were surprised yesterday by an unexpected comedy routine from their tram driver.
People travelling on a service between Bury and the city centre on Wednesday morning were treated to one Metrolink’s perkiest employees telling hilarious stories about vaccine side-effects.
The tram driver hopped on the tannoy when the service was passing through Abraham Moss to say that he’s ‘not been right’ ever since getting his Covid vaccine.
The wannabe comic said that the jab ‘completely changed’ his personality and cured him of being ‘a right miserable sod’.
So severe have his changes to character been, the man claimed, that his wife is now convinced he’s having an affair.
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Footage captured by The Manc captured part of the unexpected outburst.
The tram driver can be heard saying: “I’ve not been right ever since, I tell ya.
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“All of a sudden, I’ve become extremely friendly to everyone.
“I used to be a right miserable sod ladies and gentleman, and now I’ve even started talking to my neighbours.
Metrolink trams. Credit: TfGM
“I’m in deep shock, I just can’t get over it.
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“But it’s not all fun and games for me ladies and gentlemen at the moment.
“Because I was such a grumpy old fella, and now my whole personality’s changed completely – you wouldn’t believe this I tell ya – the wife thinks I’m having an affair!
“I just can’t believe it. Do you feel sorry for me?”
Earlier in the journey, he urged people to ‘pop the kettle on for a nice brew’ as soon as they made it to their destinations.
The witty Metrolink employee was also spotted on Twitter, with Zack Hallam labelling him an ‘absolute legend’.
Metrolink responded to Zack’s video: “He loves a story time! Thanks for your kind comments Zack. I’ll get this passed onto our team. Have a lovely day!”
One person commented: “This driver is a legend …. Love it when he’s on the Eccles line.
“Although he does need to stop the Jigsaw joke and get some new material.”
Featured image: TfGM
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Massive student night returns to Trafford Centre next month with up to 50% off on big brands
Emily Sergeant
Students can get themselves up to 30% off on food, activities, and loads of big-name brands at the Trafford Centre next month.
With thousands of new and returning students starting to arrive for the new academic year at Greater Manchester‘s universities, one of the region’s biggest student nights will be making a long-awaited comeback for one night only next month – and there’ll be loads of exclusive offers and free entertainment to make the most of across the evening.
Taking over the Trafford Centre in early October, the popular one-off student night is happening in partnership with Student Beans, and gives cash-strapped students the chance to shop a variety of incredible discounts all under one roof.
Just some of the big brands offering big discounts include 25% off at Levi’s and Boux Avenue, 20% off at Gymshark, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch, and 15% off at KIKO, Rituals, and Sephora.
It’s not just retail brands you’ll be able to save some pennies on either, as many of the Trafford Centre’s restaurants and cafes will also be offering discounts and freebies on the night too.
Alongside the offers, students can expect plenty of live entertainment and in-store experiences throughout the evening, including a DJ set and drinks at Calvin Klein, in-store fitness challenges and at Gymshark, an exclusive piercing event at Lovisa, and a Beauty Hub takeover at Sephora.
There’ll also be ‘spin-to-win’ opportunities at places like schuh, River Island, and YO! Sushi.
Massive student night returns to Trafford Centre next month with up to 50% off on big brands / Credit: Supplied
“Student Night is one of the highlights of our autumn calendar, and we’re excited to welcome students for an evening of brilliant offers and feel-good experiences,” explained Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at the Trafford Centre.
“Whether they are updating their wardrobe, stocking up on beauty favourites, grabbing a bite to eat or enjoying the atmosphere with friends, there is plenty to discover across the centre.
“With simple transport links from Manchester city centre and across the region, Trafford Centre is the perfect place for a student night out.”
The Trafford Centre’s Student Night is happening on Thursday 1 October from 6-10pm, and students can now reserve themselves a spot by registering online HERE.
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Manchester has been named one of the most ‘stressful’ places to drive in the UK
Emily Sergeant
The UK’s most challenging driving locations have been revealed, according to new data… and isn’t good news for Manchester.
No matter whether you’re a new driver or have years of experience behind the wheel, some roads can test even the most confident of motorists.
From congestion and poor road conditions, to limited parking and higher incident rates, it’s fair to say that some areas make driving more stressful.
But which parts of the UK are the hardest to drive in?
Well, in a bid to answer that question, MoneySuperMarket has analysed a whole host of data – such as road infrastructure, road safety, road conditions, vehicle crime concerns, and insurance-related trends – for 58 UK cities, boroughs, and local authorities to create a drivability score and discover the locations that drivers find most stressful.
Manchester has been named one of the most ‘stressful’ places to drive in the UK / Credit: Manchester City Council | pxfuel
Manchester, unfortunately, claimed third place on the list of top 10 most challenging locations for drivers – with an overall drivability score of 25 out of 100.
Other northern cities and towns like Leeds, Preston, Blackpool, Bradford, Wakefield, and Oldham have founded themselves in the top 10 too, meaning the North West is sadly the most-represented area.
Top 10 Most Challenging Locations For Drivers
Croydon
Derby
Manchester
Leeds
Preston
Birmingham
Blackpool
Bradford
Wakefield
Oldham
The findings also reflect some of the concerns drivers experience on the road, with more than a third of motorists (34%) saying they have avoided driving because they were travelling in an unfamiliar area, while almost a third (32%) have chosen not to drive due to heavy traffic or congestion.
Dealing with impatient or aggressive drivers was the most commonly cited source of stress, with almost two-thirds of motorists (65%) saying they find situations such as tailgating and beeping stressful.
“Driving is part of everyday life for millions of people, but our research shows just how much stress and uncertainty it can bring,” commented Alicia Hempsted, who is a Car Insurance Expert at MoneySuperMarket.
“Particularly in areas where there are more incidents recorded, car-related thefts are more common, or where there is heavier traffic or less familiar roads.”
Daisy Jackson -
13th January 2022 
