This May, we’ve got some cracking new additions on Deliveroo in Manchester, making it harder than ever to choose what to order for your cheat day takeaway.
To make it a bit easier on you, we’ve broken down all the newcomers by borough and picked out a few new stand-outs we think are well worth a try if you feel like switching up your usual order.
From saucy Neapolitan sandwiches to Chinese lettuce wraps, huge sushi platters, burgers and more, keep reading to discover the best new additions to Deliveroo this May.
Manchester
Image: Mira
Our pick: Mira
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What does it serve? These saucy sandwiches are a Napoli staple, and after just one year of having them in Manchester, we no longer see how we’d do without. A natural evolution of the simple act of tearing the end off a loaf of fresh bread to scoop up some ragu, the Cuzzetiello might be crude but it’s also incredibly satisfying.
Our pick: Hello Vegan
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What does it serve? Dim sum, bahn mi and pho all feature on the fusion Asian menu at Hello Vegan, alongside curry with tofu, holy basil fried rice, sides of pak choi, choi sum and green beans, plus a range of bubble teas. Housed inside the new Circle Square development, this is a one-stop shop for any healthy vegan takeaway needs.
Image: Archie’s
Our pick: Archie’s
What does it serve? Burgers, fries, milkshakes. From a Cheetham Hill carwash to a multi-million-pound burger empire, the success story of Archie’s is one of Manchester’s best. As are their burgers. Made fresh daily and all completely halal, there’s a burger (and a milkshake) for every occassion.
What does it serve? Veggie and vegan Chinese scran of dreams. Fried rice, chow mein and udon dishes, salt and pepper starters, lettuce wraps, daily specials, like wasabi black fungus and garlic cucumber, chilli beancurd sheet, Yuxlang aubergine and more.
Salford Greenhalgh’s
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Trafford
Image: Sugo Pasta Kitchen
Our pick: Sugo Pasta Kitchen, Sale
What does it serve? Fresh pasta dishes, bruschetta pugliese, Swaledale lamb and pecorino meatballs, tiramisu. This is the third site for the excellent Sugo, already well-established in Altrincham and Ancoats.
Cheadle Greenhalgh’s
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Altrincham Kingfisher
Bury
Image: Codi’s Kitchen
Our pick: Codi’s Kitchen, Prestwich
What does it serve? Open for takeaway only, this Asian fusion and fresh sushi spot in Prestwich is a welcome new addition to the area. As well as all your sushi favourites (maki, nigiri, sashimi, temaki etc) you’ll also find poke bowls, tacos, bao buns and mains like katsu, teriyaki, miso cod and crispy chilli chicken.
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Spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display confirmed for Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Manchester will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a spectacular FREE fireworks display, the council has confirmed.
This year, the dazzling display to ring in the new year will be set off from the roof of the city’s landmark Central Library building.
Mancs will be able to gather in St Peter’s Square as the city waves goodbye to 2024 and welcomes a new year.
The family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration has never taken place at St Peter’s Square before, nor has the iconic Manchester Central library hosted any sort of fireworks display.
The fireworks spectacular and New Year countdown will take place on Tuesday 31 December between 10pm and 12.30am, hosted by local radio presenter and DJ Joe McGrath.
With a rough capacity of 20,000 people, there’ll be a festive atmosphere in the city centre – but Manchester City Council has stressed that alcohol is not permitted at the New Year’s Eve fireworks event.
Councillor Pat Karney, Christmas and New Year spokesperson for Manchester City Council, said: “If there’s something we do well in Manchester, it’s getting together for a big celebration – and there’s no better time for a big do than New Year’s Eve.
“This is the time to remember the year we’ve just had and to look ahead to the new one and all it may bring, surrounded by the people we love.
“Mancunians of all ages love a party, and this New Year’s Eve is going to be fantastic – a chance to dance the night away, with one of the biggest fireworks displays in the region for everyone to enjoy.
“All you need is your dancing shoes, party spirit and your nearest and dearest. Grab hold of those and we can’t wait to see you in St Peter’s Square for the last party of 2024.”
Spectacular New Year’s Eve firework display confirmed for Manchester. Credit: Unsplash, designecologist
There are a few things you need to know ahead of the event – attendees are asked to limit bag sizes to no larger than A4 in size, with bag searches in operation at the entrances.
It will be a standing room only event though there’ll be a managed designated accessible viewing area located on the Metrolink tram platform closest to Central Library, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Portaloos, public toilets until 1am, and hot drinks and food will all be available on site.
Event staff will make sure St Peter’s Square is cleared promptly after the event and once the fireworks are over to minimise disruption to local residents.
Councillor Pat Karney added: “We want everyone to be able to enjoy New Year’s Eve, including the growing number of local residents who live in town.
“I will therefore be working closely with local councillors and others to ensure that we minimise any nuisance for city centre residents.”
Important road closures and event information for the New Year’s Eve fireworks in Manchester
A number of temporary but necessary traffic management measures will be put in place in the run-up to and on the day itself so the event can go ahead.
Road closures – 31 December 2024
7.30pm–2am
Peter Street westbound (Mount Street to Lower Mosley Street)
Peter Street eastbound (Deansgate to Lower Mosley Street)
Oxford Street (Peter Street to Portland Street)
George Street (Oxford Street to Dickinson Street)
St James Street (Oxford Street to Dickinson Street)
Bale Street (Lower Mosley Street to Hall Street)
Hall Street (Bale Street to Oxford Street)
9pm–2am
Lower Mosley Street (Windmill Street to St Peter’s Square)
Princess Street (Cooper Street to George Street)
Back George Street (Princess Street to Dickenson Street)
Parking suspensions from 8am on 29 December until 6am on 2 January
Peter Street (Mount Street to Lower Mosley Street)
Parking suspensions from 6pm on 30 December until 6am on 1 January
Oxford Street (Lower Mosley Street to Portland Street)
Lower Mosley Street (Windmill Street to St Peter’s Square)
Princess Street (Cooper Street to George Street)
George Street (Oxford Street to Princess Street)
Back George Street (Princess Street to Dickenson Street)
Museum Street (Windmill Street to Peter Street)
Southmill (Windmill Street to Bootle Street)
Accessible parking
Unreserved accessible event parking is available on Mount Street.
Man charged after stealing Christmas dinner ingredients in burglary spree
Daisy Jackson
A man has been charged for a series of burglaries in Wigan – one of which saw him nick the ingredients for a Christmas dinner.
Gary Marsh of Heath Street in Golborne had reportedly taken a number of festive food items from a freezer at an address.
In the burglary on 7 December, the 38-year-old took items including a frozen turkey, two packs of pigs in blankets and a handful of Christmas appetisers.
Mr Walsh also made off with a pack of prawns, spring rolls and chicken satay skewers.
Police have said he has been charged for stealing ‘a Christmas dinner worth of goods’.
He’s been charged with six counts of burglary and one vehicle interference and will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today.
Man charged after stealing Christmas dinner ingredients in burglary spree. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
GMP said in a statement today: “One frozen turkey, two packs of pigs in blankets and a handful of Christmas appetisers.
“Gary Marsh 16/05/1986 of Heath Street, Golborne, in Wigan, was charged on Wednesday 18 December with six counts of burglary and one vehicle interference.
“On 7 December 2024, the following items were reportedly taken from the freezer in the basement of an address: a frozen turkey, two packs of pigs in blankets, a pack of prawns, spring rolls and chicken satay skewers.”
Georgina Pellant -
18th May 2022 
