University students are scrambling for reading lists, and making sure they have all the things they need for move-in day.
Although the mix of stress and excitement can be overwhelming, Manchester tech firm Sync has announced a brand new ‘Back to School’ bundle with discounts on a wide range of Apple products to alleviate some of that pressure and help students get the most out of the new academic year.
These ‘Back to School’ bundles are available exclusively in store at Sync HQ on Deansgate in the heart of Manchester city centre.
Sync already has form for helping the local education sector, having helped every pupil at an Oldham primary school get their very own iPad earlier this year, and now, the business has created a variety of bundles as part of an exclusive offer for those off to university.
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The company – which has operated in the city for 30 years – is offering university students the chance to pick up tech for a lower price ahead of a new term.
With options available to suit a range of budgets, university students can get their hands on tech to help with writing essays, designing spreadsheets, and creating presentations to wow professors and fellow students alike.
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These ‘Back to School’ bundles are available exclusively in store at Sync HQ on Deansgate / Credit: Sync
These bundles include Apple favourites like MacBook Air – which is ready to power through those all-nighters and long shifts at the library.
The portability of Mac makes it an essential tool for surviving university as students can take notes in class, write essays on-the-go, and relax at night with a reliably-smooth system to run all your favourite apps and websites to help unwind at the end of a busy day.
“Whether it’s the start of a new chapter or a return to campus for another term, students are sure to be in sync with the upcoming academic year, all thanks to Sync’s back to school bundles,” Sync said.
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The in-store bundles available as part of the promotion include:
Sync is offering university students the chance to pick up tech for a lower price ahead of a new term / Credit: SyncUniversity students can get their hands on tech to help with writing essays, designing spreadsheets and more/ Credit: Sync
These ‘Back to School’ bundles are available exclusively in store, and you can visit Sync HQ at 63 Deansgate to pick one up.
And this is not the only student deal that Sync is offering either, as there’s a Student and Teacher Store also operating online and there’s discounts to be had across a wide range of Apple products for those attending and teaching schools across the country, so those outside of Manchester don’t have to miss out on the incredible deals that Sync has in store.
Premier League Darts is returning to Manchester’s AO Arena in 2027
Lydia Mastrolonardo
Premier League Darts is confirmed to be returning to Manchester next year.
Now’s your chance to see the youngest world champion in darts history, AKA Warrington’s very-own Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler, show us how it’s done, as next year’s BetMGM Premier League Darts lineup has just been announced this week – with various dates confirmed across 17 different cities in the UK and Europe.
And Manchester is one of those cities, as the AO Arena has shared that they are set to host an evening next April, and we couldn’t be more excited about it.
This means that we will be lucky enough to witness the biggest names in world darts all under one roof, including headliners Gian van Veen and Luke Humphries, as well as Littler.
Manchester is the only northern city to get the pleasure of hosting the event next year, as Liverpool is also on the lineup, as is Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle, while elsewhere in the UK, the stars will travel to Glasgow, Birmingham, London, and several other major locations.
BetMGM Premier League Darts is to be held on Thursday 8 April at the AO Arena in Manchester, and to avoid being disappointed, fans are advised to register for presale ticket access.
Following a successful season of events in 2026, tickets are expected to be like gold-dust, so don’t say you haven’t been warned.
To access the first wave of tickets, fans must become an active PDCTV Annual Member before 23:59pm on Friday 9 October. Alternatively, general sale is on Thursday 22 October 2026, but make sure not to hang about.
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Andy Burnham wants to scrap the ‘unfair’ ban on drinking alcohol in football stands
Emily Sergeant
Andy Burnham has claimed he wants to scrap the ‘unfair’ ban on fans getting to drink alcohol in football stands.
It’s a ban that’s been in place in the top five tiers of men’s football since 1985, when fears over violence and hooliganism were at their height, but now the Prime Minister has raised the question of whether drinking in football stands – or ‘drinking in sight / view of the pitch’, as it’s known formally – is actually unjust, due to the fact that same rules don’t apply to fans of other sports.
“I don’t think it’s fair for football fans to be singled out in that way,” Andy Burnham has declared this week, grabbing headlines in the process.
He continued: “I think that legislation dates to an era where football was very different, and I do believe there is a case to remove that discrimination.
“I’m not going to back away from what’s been a long-held view of mine. I don’t see how it can be fair that some supporters of one sport can be treated differently.”
The Prime Minister’s comments have been met with mixed response.
Andy Burnham wants to scrap the ‘unfair’ ban on drinking alcohol in football stands / Credit: James Kirkup | Julia Nastogadka (via Unsplash)
The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), for example, has very much welcomed the idea, saying that it ‘totally agrees’ the legislation is ‘outdated’ and ‘deserves to be reviewed’.
Tom Greatrex, chair of the FSA, said in a statement: “The FSA has always argued that it’s unfair to criminalise football fans for having a pint while watching the match – especially since you can sit in the same seat drinking alcohol whilst watching an Oasis gig or rugby league.”
However, on the flip side, the UK Football Policing Unit said it would be ‘incredibly rash’ to change the rules without proper consultation.
“Other sports simply don’t see the violence and criminal behaviour from their supporters that football does, albeit a minority, with alcohol often playing a significant part in violent and disorderly behaviour,” it said in a statement on the matter.
The Prime Minister did state in his initial proposition though that ‘there are different ways it could be done’, hinting that it could be done ‘on a trial basis’ perhaps.
The English Football League (EFL) added that it would be ‘receptive to discussions around reviewing current legislation and permitting alcoholic drinks within view of the pitch’.
No formal details on a review have been confirmed as of yet, so fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates in due course.
The Manc -
7th September 2021 
