A new Caribbean and Latino-inspired pop-up is set to take over the all-pink £1m Boujee restaurant terrace on Bridge Street next month.
Eagle-eyed city dwellers may have already noticed that the eye-popping pink frontage has been repainted in a bright sunshine yellow, giving passers-by a small hint as to what’s to come.
Due to open to the public on April 14, over the coming weeks, the Boujee terrace space will be transformed into Carnival – a beachy drinkers’ paradise, complete with hammocks and cool beach cabanas.
It will serve up a range of sunny cocktails like rum-soaked pornstar martinis, sweet caipirinhas, glasses of punch, and Red Stripe beers from an outdoor bar for a bit of a change of pace.
As for food, think plates of spicy Jerk chicken, loaded nachos, and crisp calamari – all suitable for sharing over a few bevvies whilst sitting out in the sunshine with friends.
Designed to become a new spring and summer hang-out in the heart of the city, those heading down to Carnival can expect to hear an array of reggaeton and afrobeat selections, sure to carry on the party late into the night as the evenings slowly begin to get longer.
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Open from mid-April until September, it will be open every weekend from Thursday to Sunday.
Thursdays and Fridays the new pop-up bar and terrace will open from 4pm, whilst on Saturdays and Sundays the festivities will kick off from 12pm.
Image: Boujee
Closing times on Fridays and Saturdays will be at midnight, with the last food orders taken at 9.30pm.
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Inside, the former Free Mason’s hall will remain as a bar and restaurant for Boujee – the all-pink Barbie World-esque concept first launched by Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lystra Adams and her silent partners in Manchester in December 2020.
Manchester fans of the unabashed Instagram trap will still be able to visit Boujee’s all-pink walk-in shoe closet and ‘LP Rose’ Champagne room, snap a picture in the Barbie Box and dine from its small plates menu inside as usual.
To find out more about Carnival and book, visit the website here.
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Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street
Daisy Jackson
An arrest has been made after a teenage boy was found unresponsive on Market Street in Manchester city centre.
Detectives believe that the boy, 14, was approached by seven males who stole a designer jacket from him.
Following the altercation, he went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Thankfully, the teenager is continuing to recover well.
Detectives from Manchester City Centre Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that an 18-year-old male was arrested yesterday, Thursday 20 February.
He has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP’s City Centre Criminal Investigation Department, said: “We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him.
“Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.
“Our work doesn’t stop here, we are continuing to investigate this incident and information from the public plays an incredibly important role in our investigations and I ask that the community keep talking to us and keep sharing their concerns with us so our teams can act.”
If you have any information, contact GMP 101 or 0161 856 4305 quoting log 2854 of 16/2/25.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials
Emily Sergeant
Trials are currently underway to see if comedy could be an alternative to antidepressants as a way to reduce NHS costs.
UK tech company Craic Health has secured important funding for its ‘comedy on prescription’ project that’s aimed at helping the Government work with the comedy industry, communities, and organisations on comedy-based social prescriptions in the hope that they can solve financial struggles within the NHS.
The groundbreaking scheme uses stand-up shows and workshops to help people who are isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.
Craic believes comedy is an ‘untapped opportunity’ to improve health and wellbeing, and has a goal to make comedy easier to access, so that it can help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.
To achieve this, the company has started trialling Comedy-on-Prescription experiences in the UK – starting in London, with the potential for expansion – which includes things like curated comedy panel game show events and workshops, and general stand-up comedy shows at some of the capital’s world-famous venues.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“Mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, and stress are more common than ever,” the company explains.
“So much so that it’s projected that by 2030, mental health problems, particularly depression, will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, [but] in this challenging world, comedy stands out as a universal language that breaks barriers.
“Research shows that comedy and laughter have powerful effects – they bring people together, create positive connections, and make life more enjoyable.”
Craic Health says that social prescribing, of which Comedy-on-Prescription is a part of, is all about inclusivity, which makes it making it suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Its focus is on personalised support, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Georgina Pellant -
28th March 2022 
