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Hideaway – Co-op Live unveils new late-night luxury members club by celebrity chef Simon Rimmer

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Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 15th October 2024

A newly designed members lounge is making its way to Co-op Live in Manchester, adding to the entertainment venue’s already impressive roster.

Joining the lineup of 32 other food and drink vendors, bars, restaurants and lounges, ‘Hideaway’ boasts a menu curated by chef and TV personality Simon Rimmer.

Known for fronting Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch with co-host Tim Lovejoy, and for being the man behind Manchester’s much-loved and now-lost Greens restaurants, Rimmer’s next venture takes his dishes away from the big screen and into the Co-op Live.

Guests will be presented with vibrant delights from a menu which is dedicated to Mediterranean-inspired foods, one of the celebrity chef’s favourite cuisines.

Replacing the former ‘Decibel Lounge’, the new luxury lounge ‘Hideaway’ boasts the same unforgettable view of the stage from section 103.

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‘Hideaway’ Members can access coveted seating to every publicly ticketed event and also gives attendees a chance to enjoy the atmosphere before and after every show too.

Food will also be served at the beginning and end of every event, and guests are in for a treat because after all that dancing, you’ll definitely be able to satisfy those post-concert foodie cravings.

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From kebabs, small plates and quick bites, Simon Rimmer’s tailored menu is ideal for an entertainment venue such as Manchester’s Co-op Live, giving members everything they need to stay fuelled throughout the show.

Hideaway – Co-op Live’s newest exclusive luxury lounge.
A proposed seating and dining area for Hideaway, Co-op Live
An illustration of the plans commencing at Hideaway, Co-op Live
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Drinks are also a must, especially when they have been specially expertly crafted and paired with the food on your table, including Moët & Chandon champagne and Hennessy Cognac cocktails.   

Now your music taste won’t be the only thing catered towards, your tastebuds can experience the same joy too.

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This new experience really is exclusive with only 100 spaces available and if it receives as much interest as the other lounges at the venue it’s sure to sell out.

Sam Piccione III, OVG International President of Sales, said: “The redesign of Hideaway marks a significant moment in our continued journey to deliver unrivalled premium experiences at Co-op Live.

“With Simon Rimmer’s involvement, we are taking things to the next level – creating a destination designed for music lovers, combining great music with outstanding food, cocktails and Champagne, in a stylish party atmosphere that makes experiencing live music at Co-op Live unforgettable.”

Anyone thinking of living their life a little more lavishly can do so by enquiring through Co-op Live’s website here. 

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Chester Zoo is hiring a new keeper to look after its ‘birds and bees’

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Chester Zoo is currently hiring someone to look after its ‘birds and bees’, and you can get your applications in the for role now.

If you’re after a career change in 2026, then surely it doesn’t get much better than this?

The UK’s biggest charity zoo currently has a vacancy open for a Keeper to join the Invertebrates team, and for the right candidate, this offers a fantastic opportunity to work as part of the wider Ectotherms department – with a focus on native species conservation.

Chester Zoo is responsible for one of Europe’s largest and most-diverse animal communities, and this is your chance to be a part of what makes it so special.

For this full-time role, the zoo is looking for an ‘enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated’ individual to provide extensive knowledge and proven expertise in caring for and managing all the native invertebrate species that live there.

The ideal candidate for this job will have a HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience, and have ‘outstanding’ observational skills and attention to detail, as well as be committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of animal health and welfare are met.

The role of ‘Keeper – Invertebrates’ is 40 hours per week on a 12-month Fixed Term basis, with the working week being 10 days out of 14, including weekends and bank holidays as rostered, and the salary being £25,500 per annum.

Working at Chester Zoo comes with an ‘excellent benefits package’ and loads of perks too, including a generous pension scheme, 33 days paid holidays per year, a healthcare plan, pension scheme, a staff pass so you can visit the zoo for free, and complimentary tickets for friends and family.

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Think you’re fit for the job? The closing date for applications is 22 November 2026, and you can find out more and apply for the role here.

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Appeal for information after serious bus-cyclist collision on Deansgate

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Appeal for information after serious bus-cyclist collision on Deansgate

Police have launched an appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision on Deansgate, which has left a cyclist in critical condition.

Yesterday afternoon reports were made of a crash between a cyclist and a bus on the busy street in Manchester city centre.

The cyclist, who is a man in his 80s, has suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash, and remains in hospital in critical condition.

The crash took place on the junction of Bridge Street and Deansgate at around 12.30pm on Monday 2 November.

A large cordon was in place and Deansgate closed for several hours yesterday.

Police officers are now appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the moments leading up to this incident, or may have mobile phone or dashcam footage, to come forward.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 1510 of 02.11.26. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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