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Marcus Rashford will finally receive his MBE from Prince William today

The Wythenshawe-born 24-year-old is being recognised for his amazing work and campaigning over the past 19 months.

Daisy Jackson - 9th November 2021

Local hero and Manchester United star Marcus Rashford will finally receive his MBE from Prince William in a ceremony today.

The Wythenshawe-born 24-year-old is being recognised for his amazing work and campaigning over the past 19 months to ensure that no child went hungry.

His work to tackle food poverty saw the government U-turn on its policy on providing free school meals to children during the school holidays.

Rashford will be presented with his MBE by the Duke of Cambridge, who is hosting his first investiture since the pandemic began.

Also being honoured today is actress Dame Sheila Hancock for services to drama and charity.

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Rashford will be presented with his MBE by the Duke of Cambridge / Credit: Dunk / Flickr

The footballer has already been recognised with an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester – the youngest person to do so – and been immortalised in a huge mural in Withington.

Thousands of messages of support were stuck to the mural after it was vandalised following England’s defeat in the Euro 2020 finals.

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The messages have since been removed and will be preserved and archived at the Central Library.

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An adorable new Jellycat store has just opened in Manchester

Daisy Jackson Inside the Jellycat General Store in Manchester

Inside the Jellycat General Store in Manchester

The world’s most adorable brand has launched a big new opening in Manchester just in time for Christmas – welcome to the Jellycat General Store.

The viral stuffed toy brand has created a charming traditional corner shop experience, where every shelf is stocked with all your essentials in cuddly toy form.

From squishy toilet rolls to smiling eggs to bunches of flowers, and ranging from pint-sized keyrings to giant plushies, there’s a Jellycat for everyone here.

They’re even arranged much like a supermarket would be, with an aisle full of fruit and vegetable-shaped toys and another of sports equipment and games.

Though first famed for its soft bunny toys and its signature black cats, Jellycat has hugely diversified its range in recent years and now you can get plushies in every shape and size imaginable.

It’s created something of a cult following for the toys, which appeal to all ages.

With this new Manchester store within Selfridges, Jellycat has taking inspiration from nostalgic shopping experiences, down to building window displays of retro tins and adding a striped awning over the entrance.

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There’s even a blue bench outside where you can take photos with a giant Jellycat character.

The new shop within Selfridges at the Trafford Centre follows successful openings in Birmingham and others across Europe.

Vicki Cain, store director at Selfridges Manchester Trafford, said: “We’re delighted to welcome the new Jellycat General Store to Selfridges Trafford.

“It’s a fun destination for customers to explore the Jellycat collection, with so many fabulous creations to choose from. Who could resist cuddling up to one of the giant Jellies?

“Our customers are huge fans of Jellycat, so this new opening is perfectly timed for those starting their Christmas shopping.”

The Jellycat General Store is open now at Selfridges at the Trafford Centre in Manchester.

Inside the Jellycat General Store in Manchester

The viral toilet roll Jellycat toy

Aisles at the Jellycat General Store are arranged by theme — The viral toilet roll Jellycat toy

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A huge Oasis-themed bar and music venue has opened in Manchester

Daisy Jackson Inside Definitely Maybe, a new Oasis themed bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group

Inside Definitely Maybe, a new Oasis themed bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group

A new bar and gig venue that’s a shrine to all things Oasis is opening in Manchester city centre this week.

From memorabilia from the band’s history to artwork inspired by their work, Definitely Maybe is packed out with nods to the Gallagher brothers.

The bar has taken over the old Black Dog Ballroom site in the Northern Quarter, in the basement unit of Afflecks.

This huge Oasis bar splits into a few sections, from a live music stage to a mini gallery displaying memorabilia and posters.

There’s even a pair of Liam Gallagher’s Tommy Hilfiger pants suspended in one display unit.

Other items on display include one of Noel’s guitars (and a few more signed replicas), a pair of Liam’s maracas, early photography and sketches, and live gig photography.

Inside Definitely Maybe, a new Oasis themed bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group

Inside Definitely Maybe, a new Oasis themed bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group

There are even Oasis lyrics scrawled along the wall of the bar, and globe-shaped light fixtures.

You can play pool, make use of the free photobooth, and sip on themed cocktails while feeling like a Rock n Roll Star.

Oasis-inspired cocktails include the Pina Columbia, the Strawberry Lemonade, and the She’s Electric.

Entry to the bar costs £5, but you’ll get a drinks token in return – or you can buy a membership for the rest of the year for just £6.

Definitely Maybe is already a well-loved name in Bolton and now it’s here in the city centre ready to help you live our your Rock n Roll Star dreams.

Oasis mania is alive and well down here.

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