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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‘Groundbreaking’ new police team launches on Bee Network to make it one of the safest in the world
Emily Sergeant
A ‘groundbreaking’ new policing model aimed at making the Bee Network one of the safest public transport networks in the world has launched.
Described as being ‘pioneering’, the first-of-its-kind approach – named the Transport Policing and Crime Command (TPACC) – will bring Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) even closer together to tackle crime, antisocial behaviour, and safety issues across the region’s transport network.
So, how will it work then? Well, according to TfGM, the command will ‘effectively establish’ the Bee Network as GMP’s eleventh policing district.
It will bring together up to 300 personnel, including new police officers, who are all involved in keeping the network safe and providing greater reassurance to passengers travelling across the region.
Efforts to keep passengers safe on buses, trams, active travel routes, and roads across Greater Manchester will be ‘strengthened’ through the new team – improving co-ordination in response to incidents, and helping to reassure communities.
A ‘groundbreaking’ new police team has launched on the Bee Network to make it one of the safest in the world / Credit: TfGM
The new team will also incorporate the existing Roads Policing Unit within GMP that includes specialist functions such as the Central Ticket Office, the Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, the motorbike unit, the Commercial Vehicle Unit, the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, and more.
Overall, the key focus of TPACC is to:
Increase public confidence on safety across the transport network
Reduce violence, antisocial behaviour and criminality across the transport network
Increase the number of users of the Bee Network across Greater Manchester
The launch of TPACC is said to represents ‘the next phase’ of Greater Manchester’s commitment to creating a ‘safer, more secure, and more welcoming’ transport network for everyone who lives, works, and travels across the region.
“I want a world-class Bee Network where everyone feels safe,” commented Greater Manchester Mayor, Bev Craig.
“Our new dedicated transport policing command will bring together more than 300 police and safety officers, with high-profile patrols across our roads and the Bee Network. It means a stronger presence in our communities and faster action when people need help.
“TPACC will also crack down on dangerous driving to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads, which have devastating consequences for families and communities.”
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Two arrested after assaulting and burgling 90-year-old woman in Stockport suburb
Emily Sergeant
Two people have been arrested following reports of an assault and burglary at a 90-year-old woman’s home in a Stockport suburb.
While en-route to the incident in Heald Green – which was reported to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) at around 2:30am on 29 October – officers located the victim’s vehicle being driven by an unknown man.
The stolen vehicle made off from police before it lost control, went up a grass verge, and collided with a stationary vehicle.
Police confirmed that a white British man, aged 41, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of a burglary and serious assault, while a white British woman, aged 47, was also later arrested on suspicion of burglary and serious assault – with both remaining in custody for questioning.
The victim, a 90-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for treatment and is being supported by specialist officers, although luckily, her injuries are not life-threatening.
Enquiries are now ongoing, and officers are working to establish the full circumstances of the shocking incident.
“This was undoubtedly a traumatic experience for the victim, and we have specialist officers supporting her through this investigation,” explained Detective Inspector Craig Turner, from Stockport CID.
“This was a violent burglary and thanks to the brave victim reporting it, our officers made two swift arrests with the suspects taken into police custody to be interviewed.
“We believe this was a targeted attack and there is no wider risk to the community. Extra patrols of officers have been deployed to the area to offer reassurance to members of the community. Please let them know if you have any concerns.
“We are committed to tackling dangerous offenders and keeping our communities safe from harm.”
Emily Sergeant -
19th October 2021 
