Traitors star and comedian Joe Lycett is putting cash behind the bar at two Manchester pubs

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Comedian Joe Lycett is putting money behind the bar at two Manchester pubs this week, as he continues to encourage people to get out and support their local boozers.

The TV favourite – who is also currently one of the stars on The Traitors – announced the news as he bid farewell to his fictional TV pub The Lycett Arms.

On the show, he said: “There are 45,000 pubs in the UK – go and give them some love.”

Joe Lycett then proceeded to list 30 brilliant pubs up and down the country, including two in Manchester, and announced that the drinks are on him this week.

He told audiences: “[This] Friday I’ll be putting a little bit of money behind the bar in all the pubs you’ve just seen. I hope you can have a drink on me.”

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The pubs he picked out in Manchester are the iconic old boozer The Peveril of the Peak, and the excellent pub and comedy venue The Old Monkey.

The Peveril of the Peak on Great Bridgewater Street is a real icon in the city centre, with its green tiled exterior and its cosy interiors.

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Until recently, it was run by legendary local landlady Nancy Swanick, who died in July at the age of 96.

The Peveril of the Peak pub in Manchester
The Peveril of the Peak pub in Manchester
Inside The Pev
Inside The Pev

It was also named the best pub in the entire UK earlier this year.

Commenting on Joe Lycett’s post about his pub offer, they wrote: “You are all more than welcome at The Pev. Give me a shout and I will sort you out with a pie, Joe.”

The Old Monkey, meanwhile, is famed for its comedy nights run by Trapdoor Comedy Club, and for its open mic sessions, as well as award-winning beers.

The Portland Street pub has also very kindly agreed to match Joe Lycett’s donation, which means double the budget for pints for Mancs.

They first commented to Joe: “Thank you so much for the shout out. Next time you find yourself nearby, pop in for a pint!”

They’ve since posted on their own Instagram: “9pm Friday. £100 behind the bar from @joelycett and £100 from the landlord to match.

“Simply come in, and ask to order from Joe Lycett’s tab for a free drink. First come first served!”

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Uber has officially started trialling driverless taxis in Manchester

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It’s official… driverless taxis have hit the streets of Manchester.

As the leading transportation company looks to bring robotaxis to other major cities around the UK, it has been confirmed that a trial of autonomous vehicles is now underway in Manchester – with the services being operated using the technology of Uber’s partner firms, Pony and Verne.

Uber said it was ‘excited’ to take this first step toward ‘making this technology accessible’ to people across the UK.

The three companies first collaborated on the deployment of a commercial robotaxi service back in March of this year, combining Pony.ai’s autonomous driving system, Uber’s global mobility platform, and Verne’s service ecosystem and operational framework. 

At this time, there has been no official application to launch passenger services in Manchester, according to The Guardian.

However, posts on various social media platforms – such as X, LinkedIn, and Instagram – by each of the companies this week have confirmed that trials are underway in the city.

A statement from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on the rollout emphasises that safety is the ‘top priority’.

“New technologies play an increasingly important role in the growth of our city region,” TfGM said. “But they need to be introduced responsibly, safely and with real thought about what it means for our residents.

“Safety will always be our top priority, and we will need strong assurances that no vehicles will operate on our roads that pose any risk to residents.”

Uber said it’s aiming to offer robotaxi trips in as many as 15 cities worldwide by the end of 2026.

“Through a strong ecosystem of partnerships, autonomous mobility can both scale globally and more effectively,” commented Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi.

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“By bringing together Pony.ai’s proven autonomous driving technology, Verne’s operational and market expertise, and Uber’s global platform, we’re taking an important step toward making autonomous ride-hailing available to more riders in more places.”

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