News
Suspected ‘targeted attack’ takes place in Manchester city centre
The Manc -
10th February 2020 
The Manc -
10th February 2020
News
Kool Runnings’ legendary Caribbean food truck is back in Old Trafford
Georgina Pellant
Now more than ever, we’re starting to get used to the fact that the food businesses we love often come and then go. But in the case of Kool Runnings’ Caribbean food truck, whenever it goes missing there’s always more than a little bit of a panic.
The legendary kitchen-on-wheels has been feeding its community for a quarter of a decade, and if it disappears – as it sometimes does – its loyal regulars start to fret.
Lately, the truck has been missing from its Old Trafford patch. As a result, fans have been left wondering what is going on and whether it might have closed for good, as so many great hospitality businesses seem to be doing at the moment.
Good news, then, that after a short hiatus, it is back: once again parked up in its rightful spot, slinging out its famous fried and jerk chicken, as well as handmade patties, massive dumplings, creamy coleslaw, mac and cheese, and plenty more to the waiting crowds.
Owner Aval Saunders has been steadfastly feeding his community what is widely considered to be some of the best Yard food in the north since 1998, cooking late into the night out of his food truck with a little help from his sons.
ADVERTISEMENT
He hates waste and will generally stay open serving until all the food is gone. Making everything from scratch, with fresh patties prepared daily, also means that everything is super fresh – but the days are long, and he works hard.
Queues here are common, especially in the summer when the smell of spiced meat on charcoal billows from the trailer and hungrily winds its way around the neighbourhood.
ADVERTISEMENT
It’s unsurprising, then, that he felt he needed a bit of a break – telling us that he has just returned from spending time abroad recuperating in Jamaica.
“So yeah, we’ve been back home to Jamaica just to have a bit of rest because you know we’re busy we’re very busy,” he told The Manc.
“A lot of people missed us you know, since we come back a lot of people came back, complaining, kept saying ‘where were you guys, where were you guys?’ But we had to take a break because we’re tired innit.”
Read more: A new Deep South-inspired dive bar is coming to Manchester’s Northern Quarter
Read more: The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it pasta and dumpling restaurant that just made the Michelin Guide
It’s dark and our pictures don’t really do it justice, but trust us when we say that the food here is worth every bit of hype that it gets.
A fixture in the community for some twenty-five years now, it’s become a longstanding favourite for whole generations.
Aval’s cooking has also amassed some famous fans over the years. Footballers like Sergio Agüero, Andy Cole and Rio Ferdinand, as well as sports personalities Usain Bolt and Tyson Fury are known to be regulars.
Even Ainsley Harriot of Ready Steady Cook fame has popped by the truck in the past for a scran, so we understand.
This is the sort of food that you just want to shovel in, no cutlery needed. Packed with flavour, then jerk chicken here is marinaded in a secret rub and then thrown on the grill until it’s blackened with smoke, whilst its accompanying gravy is thick, sweet and peppery with a nice hidden kick.
Thank goodness, then, that the Kool Runnings truck is back where it belongs. With the Longsight shop now permanently closed, we were starting to wonder where to go for our next fix.
Feature image – The Manc Eats
News
Man arrested on suspicion of making ‘threats to kill’ Angela Rayner
Daisy Jackson
Another person has been arrested as part of an investigation into threats sent to Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner.
The Stockport-born politician, who is Labour MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, received ‘threats to kill’ from the 34-year-old man in the Hemlington area of Middlesborough.
Officers from GMP and Cleveland Police have now arrested the man in question in the early hours of yesterday morning, Monday 6 February.
He was taken into custody for questioning and has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
It’s the seventh arrest to be made in the ongoing investigation into threats and communications sent to Ms Rayner.
This latest arrest is in relation to a phone call made to her on 30 January 2023.
So far, three convictions have been secured.
Detective Inspector Christopher Dean, of Tameside District CID, said: “GMP will not tolerate any form of abuse including in its online forms – such as calls, texts, emails or via social media – and we will always investigate thoroughly to bring perpetrators to justice.
“If you have been a victim of abuse – whether physical or online – please report it to GMP so we can deal with the matter appropriately. We take reports of this nature very seriously and one of our specially trained officers will be on hand to help.
Read more
- Angela Rayner hits back at critics who slammed her ‘honest and decent’ Stockport accent
- Tributes pour in after Oldham Coliseum announces ‘heartbreaking’ death of general manager
- Police re-appeal for witnesses one year on from disappearance of Ashton woman
“You can make a report by calling 0161 856 9262 or 101. You can also use GMP’s LiveChat function via the webiste: www.gmp.police.uk.
“Alternatively details can be passed via the anonymous charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
If you have been a victim of hate, don’t suffer in silence. Visit www.gmvictims.org.uk to access victim support and information.
Featured image: Wikimedia Commons
More News
Audio
Clint Boon takes us around Manchester's iconic Deaf Institute
Eats