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Man wearing Halloween mask arrested for drink-drug driving a bin lorry around Salford

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Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 26th October 2022

A man has been arrested after being spotted ‘driving erratically’ in a bin lorry in Greater Manchester.

The driver was wearing a Halloween mask while behind the wheel.

He later failed tests for both drugs and alcohol.

A member of the public first reported the driver to police after noticing them driving erratically.

Officers then found the bin waggon in Walkden and arrested the man.

When he was tested for alcohol, he provided a positive breath sample of 91 – almost three times the legal limit.

A statement from GMP said: “Thanks to a concerned member of the public who saw the vehicle being driven erratically whilst the driver wore a Halloween mask, the bin waggon was located in Walkden + the driver detained.

“He would provide a positive breath sample of 91!! Also failed drugs test #arrested #fatal4.”

Read more: Police address incident in Manchester Arndale following reports of young male armed with knife

The unusual incident has attracted a lot of attention since GMP shared the update on Twitter.

One person said: “I can’t believe this isn’t satire!”

Another commented: “Drunk & drug driving. A bin wagon. In a Halloween mask. I can’t even.”

Featured image: GMP

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Salford Lads and Girls Club to receive lifeline funding grant for ‘essential repairs’

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant Outside Salford Lads and Girls Club

Salford Lads and Girls Club is set to receive a lifeline funding grant for essential repairs merely months after facing closure.

The £400,000 grant will be helping to secure a long-term future for the iconic youth club.

Established in 1903 as a purpose-built club for boys, but now open to girls too, Salford Lads and Girls Club nowadays works to provide new generations with access to sports, creative workshops, fitness, music, drama, and ultimately, life skills.

The building is, of course, forever linked with legendary Manchester band The Smiths, through Stephen Wright’s iconic photo of the band outside the front doorway.

For this reason, the venue has become a worldwide landmark and pilgrimage site for music fans, and it even has a dedicated Smiths room.

Salford Lads and Girls Club will receive a lifeline funding grant for ‘essential repairs’ / Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The venue’s funding grant is part of £2.4 million awarded to six historic places in the North West from Historic England’s Heritage at ‘Risk Capital Fund’.

Other sites in the region include the restoration of the upper seating areas at Morecambe Winter Gardens, and the conservation of the Grade II listed pumphouse at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port.

Some of the essential repairs set to be carried out with the funding include roof slate replacements, and brick and terracotta masonry repairs to ensure the long-term sustainability of this famous community building in Salford.

“Thanks to the extra funding from the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, we are able to breathe new life into neglected historic buildings in the North West that we haven’t been able to help through our existing grant schemes,” commented Louise Brennan, who is the Director of Regions at Historic England, as the funding grant was announced.

“This initiative will not only boost economic growth but also create amazing opportunities for people in some of the region’s most disadvantaged areas.

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“We’re thrilled to support projects that harness the power of heritage to make a real difference where it’s needed most.”

Featured Image – Travel Mag (via Flickr)

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Cult Manchester food brand Brewski to launch new BBQ concept at MediaCity

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

The creators of Manchester’s viral restaurants Brewski, American Pies, and Foldies are set to launch another new exciting concept.

Spanning 5,235 sq. ft and inspired by Brewski’s ongoing culinary tour of the US, the new concept at Quayside MediaCity will be called BIG TRAY BBQ and will be setting up shop at the bustling new food hall Kargo MKT this autumn, adding another exciting offering to the destination’s lineup of tasty food brands.

BIG TRAY BBQ is set to bring a counter-service smokehouse to Quayside, serving up BBQ by weight, alongside homemade sides and standout sauces, with inspiration from across the 52 states of the US and cutting-edge smoked meats and flavours.

With ‘smoke and spice’ set to be at the heart of the new concept, foodies can expect Brewski’s famous crowd-pleasing portions – but this time, with a twist.

New dishes to look forward to include 16-hour brisket, hot honey jalapeño cornbread, loaded trays of jerk chicken sausage, and smoked birria lamb shanks and ribs – with counter-side carving to give a true authentic experience.

“We’re delighted to be launching our latest concept BIG TRAY BBQ at Quayside later this year,” commented James Daly and Steven Stockton-King, who are the co-founders of Brewski.

“As a Manchester-based brand, it was important that our next chapter stayed true to our roots. We’re excited to bring something completely new to Quayside’s growing food scene and be part of what’s to come at the destination for the local community.”

Ben Hey, who is the Asset Director at Quayside, added: “We’re excited to welcome one of Manchester’s most loved food brands to Quayside.

“Their decision to open their new concept here is a real testament to the growth of the area and our exciting plans for the future. We know they’re going to bring something completely unique to our visitors, and we can’t wait to see the new concept thrive here at Quayside”.

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There is no confirmed opening date for BIG TRAY BBQ just yet, but what we do know is that it’ll be opening in the autumn, so keep your eyes peeled.

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