Demolition work has now begun on the site of the much-anticipated St Michael’s development in Manchester city centre.
Construction company Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K) has confirmed that work has now begun on phase one of the huge £200 million St Michael’s development – which is the vision of the former footballer Gary Neville and his company Relentless Developments – starting with the demolition of the former Bootle Street police station on the current site.
When complete, the new city centre destination will be made up of a nine-storey office building, a 191-bedroom skyscraper hotel, apartments, and restaurants – with the star of the show being the rooftop bar which will have space for 900 guests, and views across Manchester.
The first phase of the development is set to provide around 1,800 jobs, and bring £120 million of investment into the city.
It is expected to complete and be ready for occupation in 2024.
St Michael’s is the vision of the former footballer Gary Neville and his company Relentless Developments / Credit: St Michael’sThe first phase of the development is set to provide around 1,800 jobs / Credit: St Michael’s
St Michael’s is the first real estate investment in Manchester from leading global investment firm KKR, which formed a joint venture with Relentless Developments last year to deliver this impressive project.
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Gary Neville and the Relentless Developments team were on-site as work began last week, alongside contractors B+K to “celebrate the major milestone”.
Speaking on the start of demolition work, Gary Neville: “The team has worked incredibly hard over a number of years to bring this project forward and this is a momentous day for all involved [so] we are really pleased to be working with B+K to deliver this transformational scheme that mirrors the ambitions of Manchester as a city.”
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A view of what the St Michael’s development in Manchester city centre will look like once complete / Credit: St Michael’s
“We are delighted to have been chosen by Relentless Developments to build the first phase of this high profile development in the heart of Manchester,” added Paul Sykes, Regional Director at Bowmer + Kirkland NW.
“Today is a major milestone and an important step on the road to increased jobs and investment in our city.”
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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
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Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man
Daisy Jackson
Cheshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a wanted man with links to Macclesfield and Alsager.
Joshua Wyatt, 34, is wanted on recall to prison, and officers are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.
Wyatt is described as being 183cm (6ft) tall and of medium build, with a bald head and blue eyes.
Police believe he has links to both Macclesfield and Alsager.
Anyone who sees Wyatt or has information about where he may be is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report information via the force’s website.
Information should be provided quoting reference number 26000809013.
Emily Sergeant -
11th March 2022 
