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Liam Gallagher-founded clothing brand closes flagship Manchester store

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Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 9th October 2024

A Manchester high street fashion staple, originally founded by one half of Britpop duo Oasis, has announced its closure this week.

Pretty Green has been sitting pretty on Manchester‘s King Street since 2009, but it’s with a heavy heart that the brand had to announce the closure of its flagship store via social media this week.

The predominantly-male clothing brand is known for its combination of pop culture and fashion, mostly for streetwear-inspired pieces that have contributed to its large following, as well as seeing success due to the vintage nods and homages embedded in its designs and overall style.

In a statement released on Instagram at the start of this week, the brand revealed: “Thank you to everyone who has supported the store over the years.

“We leave with great memories, having met some of our idols, alongside lifelong friends and fans.”

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Closure of the only Manchester store has come with the news of the brand’s ’15th Anniversary’ collection and winter range, which are being launched both online and in the Sheffield store.

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has visited the Manchester store on multiple occasions, with one of the most recent trips being 2021 where he surprised fans in store while waiting upstairs with his close family and friends.

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As part of the new ’15th Anniversary’ collection, fans can live out their dreams of playing at Knebworth as they can rock the infamous Oasis khaki green parka, listed as ‘Multi-colour 15th Anniversary Deansgate Parka’.

Pretty Green has been owned by JD Sports since 2019, before it was acquired by large fashion marketing company Frasers Group in 2023, which also manages House of Fraser alongside a long list of other fashion chains.

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It’s a shame to see such a Manc classic leave our bustling streets, but we’ll always be here to greet you with open arms Pretty Green.

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A Christmas train in Wigan has been delivering donated toys galore

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Yuletide wishes have come true as a donation of toys and goodies have been delivered via a Christmas train in Wigan, right in time for the big day.

The Amazon toy train, which is a new initiative running this festive season, is dropping off presents from now right up until Christmas day itself.

Already visiting Wigan earlier this month, the locomotive has its sites set on three more stops including London, Swansea and Scotland as it makes its journey across three nations.

In partnership with Multibank’s Brick-by-Brick project, the train hopes to provide and offer gifts to families in need across the UK with Wigan marking the closest stop off in Greater Manchester.

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All the toys that are being transported across the country in this Amazon-fronted train are featured on the company’s ‘Top Ten Toys 2024’ list.

Hatchimals, Screamerz and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza were some of the exciting gifts found on the Christmas train in Wigan at the start of this month.

This lighthearted and fun-filled Christmas-themed project is kitted out with toys from top brands like Play-Doh and the brickmasters themselves, LEGO Star Wars.

So far, Multibank has helped over 400,000 families and provided three million essential items across their operations in England, Scotland and Wales since launching in 2022.

This collaborative local project doesn’t just operate at Christmastime either: Brick-to-Brick Multibank run all year round collecting surplus business requirements like furniture, hot water bottles and hygiene products to be used by those less fortunate.

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The Christmas train in Wigan filled with Amazon’s top toys.
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The Wigan toy train features some well known brands.
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This roster of children’s favourite companions and interactive games is inspired by the consumers themselves. Every toy is related to or the exact match of what Amazon customers have been searching for the most. A real Christmas list come true.

The list of the top toys isn’t extortionate either, offering customers some affordable and still as fascinating options with prices starting from £9.99.

Even old-school classics like Play-Doh have a spot on this wish list. This poses the really big question: where’s the adult version?

You may have finished your Christmas shopping not too long ago or might still be looking for inspiration, browse the top-ranked teddies and more HERE.

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Festive Grinch-themed cafes to pop up inside Greater Manchester Primark stores

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Festive Grinch-themed cafes are popping up inside two of Primark’s biggest Greater Manchester stores in the run-up to Christmas.

As the temperatures turn colder by the day, the nights draw in, and the most wonderful time of the year nears closer and closer, it won’t be long before it’s time to snuggle up in our comfies and pop on the first Christmas film of the year – and for some of us, there’s a good chance that first film of choice will be The Grinch.

Whether you prefer the 2000 fantasy comedy starring Jim Carey, or the 2018 animated reboot with Benedict Cumberbatch, it’s undoubtedly a real family favourite.

To celebrate everyone’s favourite grumpy green grouch, Primark has teamed up with Dr. Seuss once again on a Grinch-tastic collaboration.

Festive Grinch-themed cafes have popped up inside Greater Manchester Primark stores / Credit: Supplied

Shoppers can now head to their nearest Primark store to find the largest-ever Grinch collection, with something for the whole family, as well as great gifting options said to be “ideal for getting into the anti-Christmas spirit”.

There’s Grinch pyjamas and slippers for both adults and kids, a Grinch ‘Onesie’ that’s sure to make people green with envy, Grinch drinks cups and mugs, a selection of loungewear and Christmas jumpers for festive dressing, and so much more, as well as whole host of Grinch-inspired outfits and toys for your four-legged friends too.

As part of Primark’s aim to offer affordable choices for everyone, prices for the Grinch collection start at just £1 for accessories, and go up to £24 for adult clothing.

If the return of the Grinch collection wasn’t exciting enough as it is, the all-new Grinch cafes – which are popping up in Primark on Market Street in Manchester city centre, as well as Primark in Trafford Palazzo – are bound to be hit with fans of the furry character.

There’s everything from green waffles and themed milkshakes, to festive toasties, hot drinks, and more on the menu.

With Greater Manchester Grinch cafes set to be open until the end of December, Sarah Jackson – who is the Director of Licensing at Primark, said: “We’re so excited to roll out our amazing cafe experience across a number of our UK locations, bringing a sprinkle of mischief to our customers this festive season.

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“Whether you’re stopping in for a sweet treat or stocking up on pyjamas and gifts for the whole family, we have everything you need to make it a truly unforgettable Grinch-mas.”

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