Bold Street Coffee is about to open its second site in Manchester city centre, just months after opening its first.
The specialty coffee house, which launched on Bold Street in Liverpool in 2010, has taken up a unit at the leafy University Green just off Oxford Road.
An outdoor terrace looks out over the university buildings and the green, with space inside for up to 80 people – their largest opening to date.
Bold Street Coffee opened its first site here on Cross Street late last year, serving coffee that’s roasted in-house as well as handpicked guest beans and blends from independent roasters.
The new site will serve up the same menu of food – think egg boxes, signature BSC frys, and hearty bowls of super porridge and granola.
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Their staple Buoys will be back – a lightly toasted brioche bun packed with scrambled egg and melted cheese, as well as fillings including sausage patties, bacon, hash browns, avocado and mushroom.
The vegan Buoy has a plant-based brioche bun, with an aubergine patty, scrambled tofu, hash brown, vegan cheese, spinach and onion jam.
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Bold Street Coffee’s incredible butties are on offer at the University Green cafe too, including their chicken katsu club, classic egg mayo, and vegan roasted chickpea and avo with beetroot hummus and rocket.
As with its other sites, the venue is dog- and family-friendly with Babaccinos and Puppaccinos available on request.
Its new coffee shop will open in time for the return of university students, and has been kitted out with some modern library-style desks for those wanting to study with top-quality coffee.
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There’s also colourful artwork from local artists, like illustrator Jessica Lee, adorning the walls above brown leather banquette seating.
Matt Farrell, director of Bold Street Coffee, and hospitality group GSG, said: “We’re delighted to announce our next project in Manchester.
“The transformation to the Oxford Road corridor in the last few years has been dramatic and the ever expanding, vibrant University makes this a diverse and exciting place to set up the next BSC after its opening success on Cross Street.
“We are pleased at GSG to be adding extra roots in the Manchester food and drink scene with more to follow later in the year.
“After such a difficult few years, there is an air of expectation around and I think this marks the start of an exciting time for the city, speciality coffee and Northern Hospitality.”
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Bold Street Coffee is open at University Green from Friday 30 September.
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Family pays tribute to ‘much-loved son’ who died after Wigan bus crash
Daisy Jackson
The family of a man who died in a tragic bus crash in Wigan have paid a moving tribute to him.
Luke Hill, 28, was involved in a collision between a bus and a motorbike earlier this month, and sadly passed away in hospital the following morning.
The incident occurred on the Wigan Road junction of Alexandra Road, at around 11.54pm on Thursday 6 August – and GMP are still appealing for members of the public to come forward with CCTV, dashcam, or information.
The driver of the bus remained at the scene following the crash, and continues to support police with their investigation.
Paying tribute to Luke, his family described him as a ‘rock and much-loved part of the family’.
His mother said that living without him feels like a ‘terrible nightmare’.
Paying tribute, Luke’s mum, Sharon, has said: “Luke was my son, my rock, and a much-loved part of our family. There are simply no words to describe the pain of losing a son, especially in such a tragic way.
“It still doesn’t feel real. I keep expecting this terrible nightmare to end and for you to be here with us again.
“Luke was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and grandson. He meant so much to so many people, and he will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.
“We miss you more than words could ever say. The pain of losing you is something we will carry with us forever, but so will the love and memories you gave us.
“The whole family is deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss. We kindly ask that everyone respects our privacy and allows us the time and space we need to grieve.
“You will never be forgotten, Luke.
“We love you and miss you so much.”
Officers are continuing to appeal for any witnesses who may have seen the moments leading up to this incident, or anyone who has mobile phone or dash cam footage, to come forward and assist the investigation.
Anyone with information can contact police via 0161 856 4741 or our Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting the log number 4225 of 06/08/2026.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Government issues UK-wide temporary ban on sale of disposable barbecues due to wildfire risk
Emily Sergeant
A temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues has been issued nationwide.
Following the UK’s fourth heatwave of the summer, and as many regions declare drought conditions, the Government has made the decision to issue a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues due to wildfire risk.
A disposable barbecue is defined as a fuel tray or grill grid that includes charcoal fuel ‘sufficient to provide cooking temperature for the duration of a single cooking episode’.
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the UK as a ‘tinderbox’ and urged ‘all retailers big and small’ to withdraw the sale of disposable barbecues to prevent further wildfires, but following the shocking scenes in Stourbridge which raged overnight, it appears this has been escalated to a formal temporary ban.
The ban applies to all producers and distributors of the product – including retailers that make disposable barbecues available on the British market – and includes online sales too.
A Government statement reads: “During the current drought and heatwave conditions, the Government considers that the supply and subsequent foreseeable use of disposable barbecues poses a significant risk to the public, and the environment, and therefore cannot be considered a safe product.
“They should not be made available for supply either in store or online at the current time.
“These guidelines will be kept under review, and will be withdrawn in consultation with relevant departments and agencies, as weather conditions change sufficiently to significantly reduce the risks.”
Daisy Jackson -
29th September 2022 
