Chorlton’s popular restaurant and bar The Globe has announced it will be shutting its doors for good at the end of the month.
In an emotional post shared to a local Facebook community group last night, owner Laura Addison, who has run the business for the past five years, wrote that she had come to the decision with a “very heavy heart”.
Citing “all the adverse conditions that have faced hospitality” in the last few years, she said that the culmination of events had taken its toll – not just on the business but also on her personally “as a first time solo business owner.”
Image: The Globe Chorlton
Adding that it had been “a honour to serve this brilliant community over the last 5 years”, she continued:
“Please don’t be a stranger and pop in and leave your contact information so we can keep in touch.
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“I have made so many great customers but more importantly great friends through running Globe & I hope the friendship can continue […] Thank you for all your custom over the last five years, it has been thoroughly appreciated.”
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Sharing her planned opening times for the next fortnight, she confirmed that The Globe’s last day of trading would be on Saturday 30 July – adding that they will be operating with a skeleton staff and so will not be offering the main menu on Sunday afternoons.
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However, it’s not all bad news – as Laura has vowed to carry on with the catering arm of the business, and asked for those who have supported her over the years to “keep us in mind for any event you will hold in the future.”
Commenting on the post, one person said: “Be proud of what a great place Globe is. So sorry to hear it is closing down. Always had a great meal and fun time there.”
Persian braised beef brisket on paratha with crispy fried eggs, / Image: THe Globe Chorlton
Another said: “So so sorry to read this!! You were a fantastic addition to Chorlton. I have enjoyed many delicious meals with family and friends at your restaurant .Wishing your catering business all the very best.”
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A third added: “Really sad news. Possibly the best breakfast in Chorlton. All the best for your future ventures.”
The well-loved neighbourhood restaurant and bar, which has long described itself as a ‘world kitchen with cocktails’, has been a fixture on Barlow Moor Road for years serving up a mixture of dishes inspired by Laura’s travels – spanning everywhere from Mexico to Japan.
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It has also been something of a local weekend brunch favourite, with regulars praising its global options like breakfast nachos and Persian braised beef brisket and crispy fried eggs, alongside açai bowls, churros and classic English favourites.
Described as a ‘hidden gem’ by visitors, it has had consistently good reviews over the years and is sure to be missed when it closes at the end of the month.
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No trams to run on three major Greater Manchester lines this Easter bank holiday weekend
Emily Sergeant
People are being urged to ‘plan ahead’ as no trams are set to run on three major Greater Manchester Metrolink lines this weekend.
As part of a continuing £150 million investment in the Metrolink network across the region, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced that more than 1km of track will be replaced on the Altrincham line, and work will also take place between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield to prepare for full track replacement later in the year.
As a result, there will be no trams on the Altrincham, Eccles, and Trafford Park lines this Easter bank holiday weekend all day from Friday 3 to Monday 6 April.
On top of these line closures, there is also set to be disruption across other parts of the network too, as on the East Didsbury and Manchester Airport lines, trams will run to Firswood only, and services on the Rochdale line will terminate at Exchange Square.
To keep people moving over the four-day weekend, replacement buses will run between all the affected stops, TfGM has confirmed.
Anyone using a replacement bus, however, will still need a valid Metrolink ticket or a one-day Bee bus ticket to travel, and customers will be able to use all existing options to buy these, as they will not be able to buy a ticket or pay for the fare on the replacement buses themselves.
No trams will be running on three major Greater Manchester lines this Easter bank holiday weekend / Credit: TfGM
Replacement buses are said to be calling at ‘all affected stops’ along the lines, so customers are being told not to worry about that.
Speaking ahead of the improvement works being carried out this weekend, Ian Davies, who is the Network Director for Metrolink at TfGM, said: “The first main upgrades of the year get under way over the Easter weekend, as our £150m programme to improve our network continues.
“We’ll be doing everything we can to minimise disruption to passengers while we carry out this essential work to ensure our tram network remains reliable, resilient and safe for years to come.”
TfGM has assured that staff will be out and on-hand across the network this weekend, but is urging anyone travelling to plan for their journeys ahead of time to make sure they go as smoothly as possible.
Looking ahead to the rest of the month, no trams will run between Piccadilly Gardens and Ashton-under-Lyne on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April while the track is repaired, and a further weekend closure for track repairs on the Ashton line will take place on Saturday 25 April and Sunday 26 April.
Find out more and plan ahead on the Bee Network’s dedicated webpage here.
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Three men arrested after ‘shocking’ Salford pub fight leaves victim in life-threatening condition
Emily Sergeant
Three men have been arrested as police continue to appeal following a ‘shocking’ incident in Salford over the weekend.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 2:51am yesterday (Sunday 29 March), officers were called to reports of an assault at a pub on Liverpool Road in Irlam, where it’s understood that an incident involving several males took place.
Police quickly attended the scene, and one male was rushed to hospital.
The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment, where he’s said to remain in a life-threatening condition.
While officers are working ‘at speed’ on their investigation to establish the full circumstances of this incident, a scene is currently in place, and road closures are affecting the immediate area.
At this time, it has been confirmed that three men – all in their 20s – have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault, and they remain in custody for further questioning while GMP renews its public appeal for information.
“This is a shocking incident and our thoughts are firmly with the victim and his family during this extremely difficult time,” commented Detective Chief Inspector Helen Bagnall, from GMP’s Salford district. “We are working at pace and remain absolutely committed to identifying everyone involved and bringing those responsible to justice.
“Three arrests have been made in connection with this incident, and we are continuing to appeal for further information.
“Officers remain committed to understand the full circumstances and are urging anyone with information to come forward to support our investigation.”
Can you help? A dedicated online Major Incident Public Portal has been set up, and information, CCTV, dashcam, doorbell, and phone images and footage can be submitted here, or you can also contact police on 101, quoting log 256 of 29/03/26.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Georgina Pellant -
20th July 2022 
