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Their motto is 'full fibre broadband without the BS'.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 23rd May 2023

We feel like we’re always having internet trouble, whether it’s slow download speeds, prices constantly going up or the service going down entirely. Luckily, we recently found out about brsk, the increasingly popular broadband provider servicing thousands across Manchester.

Set up by two South Africans back in 2020, brsk is a full-fibre broadband service that boasts some of the fastest speeds in the land; we’re talking average top speeds of up to 900Mbps compared to the national average of 80.2Mbps. Wowza.

The UK currently has one of the lowest access to full-fibre internet in Europe and with the ongoing cost of living crisis, broadband prices are also one of the modern essentials gradually being throttled.

However, while they believe “Britain’s broadband is broken”, brsk is on a mission to fix it and from starting out in a small village in Bradford, they are now steadily taking over Greater Manchester and UK at large. With the reviews they’re consistently getting it’s no wonder.

Their testimonials speak for themselves and with their customer service regularly praised as just as fast and reliable as the broadband itself, they are well and truly starting to compete with the big boys like BT and Virgin across the region.

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As well as covering more and more areas of Greater Manchester, they also deliver exceptionally quick and consistent internet coverage to Burnley, and parts of the West Midlands and South Birmingham— a total of 200,000 different premises and counting, with their sights set on a further 800,000.

The award-winning brsk network is currently live and serving homes across the following areas in South Manchester:

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  • Sale
  • Didsbury
  • Stockport
  • Edgeley
  • Withington
  • Burnage
  • Heaton Mersey
  • Reddish
  • Parrs Wood

But better still, the below areas are set to follow shortly:

  • Stretford
  • Cheadle
  • Gatley
  • Rusholme
  • Levenshulme
  • Longsight
  • Chorlton
  • Wilmslow
  • Wythenshawe
  • Timperley
  • Altrincham

They are now at the point where they are getting regular media coverage and people are actively going out of their way to promote them and get their friends and family on a service that, for a lot of people, seems to be Manchester’s best-kept secret.

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It’s fair to say that one of the biggest things brsk has done to win over customers is the fact that they don’t constantly hike their prices either.

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As of February 2023, most leading internet providers in the UK have increased their prices between 8.1-14.4% recently, whereas brsk haven’t asked for a single penny more from their customers beyond what was agreed in their various packages.

In fact, they treat their customers so well that not only do they offer free setup installation, £75 Amazon vouchers for referring friends and more, but also have one of the strongest Trustpilot ratings in the industry at 4.7.

Brsk want to become the go-to fibre provider in Manchester, as well as further afield in the future, and judging by the way it’s going, they’re well on their way. We’re signing up pronto and reckon you might want to consider them too. You can do so HERE.

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A huge bowling alley with its own street food vendors is opening in Trafford

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A huge bowling alley is coming to Trafford next month, promising the ‘crown jewels of bowling’ with Ten Pin and Duck Pin bowling, plus ​​shuffleboard, quality street food, arcade games and more.

Called King Pins, the giant new venue will open at Trafford Palazzo on 17 July with two independent street food stands, a dessert kiosk and a full-service bar pouring cocktails, homemade slushies and 20 different beers.

Food traders have just been confirmed for the new opening, with city centre favourites PLY and Little Bao Boy both coming on board to serve up Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas and pan-Asian bao buns respectively.

PLY fans can expect to get their hands on all their Northern Quarter favourites, as well as digging into a brand new King Pins pizza topped with hot dogs, crunchy onion and a secret Goldeen barbecue sauce created exclusively for the new opening.

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There’ll also be a selection of saucy PLY wings coated in buffalo, BBQ and chip shop curry sauce, classic fries, vegan options and a special kids menu, perfect for the whole family.

As for the menu at Little Bao Boy, originally founded in Leeds and voted the city’s favourite takeaway during Covid, expect to find the likes of beef beef brisket and salt and pepper aubergine-stuffed bao on a list that celebrates Asian food with a western, contemporary twist.

Meanwhile, King Pins’ dessert kiosk Royal Treats will serve a huge selection of sweet snacks ranging from donuts and soft serve ice cream to endless bags of Pick ‘N’ Mix.

As for the games on offer, players can try their hands at both Ten Pin and Duck Pin bowling – a variation on the classic using smaller pins and balls – as well as play arcade games, shuffleboard, ice-free curling and air hockey.

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With a whopping fifteen lanes of Ten Pin bowling and six lanes of Duck Pin bowling (a shorter-laned, faster game of bowling that is completely new to the UK), up to 200 people will be able to play at once at the huge new venue when it launches next month.

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James Travis, Brand Manager at King Pins, said: “We’re looking forward to finally opening King Pins this summer at Trafford Palazzo.

“The offering at King Pins is like no other, we are all about quality as opposed to outdated family fun. We can’t wait to showcase everything on offer, including a truly state-of-the-art bowling experience and some top-tier local food vendors.

“King Pins will be a place for the whole family to have fun, but equally the space will transform by night into an entertainment venue with music, drinks and bowling which is also perfect for adults looking for something different.” 

Carl Fraenkl-Rietti, co-owner at PLY, said: “We are very excited about partnering with King Pins and are looking forward to the launch this summer.

“PLY will be bringing its fun, fresh food to the venue, which is the perfect fit for us. We are all about bringing great vibes, and who doesn’t love playing games, drinking beer and cocktails with a slice of pizza in hand.“

Read more: These are Manchester’s favourite takeaways, according to Deliveroo

James Ooi, owner at Little Bao Boy, said: “We are very excited to be opening our restaurant in Manchester alongside King Pins, especially after seeing such a huge success at our home site in Leeds and Manchester city centre.

“We can’t wait to start slinging out our Bao Buns from this amazing new venue and we are looking forward to being part of this exciting new launch at Trafford Palazzo.”Designed with all ages in mind, bookings are officially open now for the new kingsized bowling experience. Located close to Legoland® Discovery Centre,  SEA LIFE and the forthcoming Nerf Experience, to find out more and book visit the King Pins website here.

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These are Manchester’s favourite takeaways, according to Deliveroo

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When it comes to finding the best takeaways in our area, we don’t mess about – and neither does Deliveroo.

The original restaurant-quality food delivery service is celebrating eight years in Manchester this summer – and after nearly a decade of championing independent eateries, the team has noticed that when it comes to ordering in we Mancs are creatures of habit.

According to new insights published by the food couriers, Manchester locals can’t get enough of Salford’s sell-out smashed burgers, with the Burgerism Meal Deal being the most popular dish in the city.

Other top orders include Egg Fried Rice from Oodles and Margherita pizza from Rudy’s, followed by 8 Boneless Pieces from Wingstop and – last but not least – the OG Kebab from German Doner Kebab (GDK).

However, when it comes to local favourites, biryani, ice cream, and cookies all top the list of the most searched-for dishes in Manchester, with searches for biryani rising by 39% in the last two months. 

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Finding also discovered that Friday night at 7pm is the most popular time for Mancs to order on Deliveroo, with more orders being placed in central Manchester, Chorlton and Withington than any other neighbourhood.

Since its launch in Manchester eight years ago, more than 4,000 local restaurants have signed up to the platform.

Deliveroo has created work for more than 5,900 people in the city and surrounding areas, with the majority of these being the Deliveroo riders who deliver your food which is cooked fresh to order and brought to your door within 30 minutes.

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Deliveroo has also remained committed to supporting local businesses in Manchester, with 60% per cent of its restaurant partners being local independent restaurants, creating new revenue streams for homegrown culinary talent. 

Burgerism, Zumuku Sushi, and Proove Pizza are the top three small businesses that have been supported by Deliveroo over the past eight years.

Across these eight years, Deliveroo has become a city staple, with the top neighbourhood for restaurant orders being Central Manchester, whilst in second and third spots are Chorlton and Withington, respectively.

American cuisine has been a consistent favourite for all Manc orderers over recent years, alongside German, Mexican, Greek & Thai. 

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And that’s not all, Deliveroo data can also reveal Central Manchester is the neighbourhood that orders the most burgers, whilst Hulme is the city’s vegan capital, and residents in Salford can’t get enough of wings.  

Daniel Soile, City Manager for Manchester, said: “Our whole team here at Deliveroo is delighted that our rapid growth in Manchester over the past eight years means that customers have more choice, restaurants are able to increase their revenue, and riders have the opportunity to choose well-paid, flexible work.”

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