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5 rescue dogs in Manchester looking for their ‘forever home’ | 25 – 31 October 2021

Rachel Kevern Rachel Kevern - 22nd October 2021

Every dog deserves a second chance, but could you provide a suitable home for these rescue dogs in Manchester searching for a place to call their own?

The pups at Dogs Trust Manchester’s rescue centre in Denton may not have had the best starts in life, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have bright futures. 

Since lockdown alone, more than 350 dogs from the Denton centre have found love with new owners – but there are always more looking for their forever family. 

Reckon you’re a good fit for these five searching for a place to call their own?

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Apache

Siberian Husky | 6 Years Old | Male

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Apache is a beautiful six-year-old Siberian Husky who loves muddy puddles, tennis balls and the outdoors. He is looking for a home that can match his energy and take him on long walks and hikes in the hills. It can take time for Apache to build a bond with new people but with patience and tasty treats you’re sure to win his heart. 

Dogs Trust Manchester say that Apache’s playful side and his cheeky character “can’t help but make his handlers smile.”

Apache needs his own good-sized private garden with 6ft solid fencing where he can relax and play to his heart’s content. He is looking to live with a maximum of two people in the home and both of these will need to be adults so he can really build a bond.

Apache has had mixed reactions to other dogs – because of this, it’s best to walk him in quiet areas where dogs won’t run up to him and take him by surprise. He can be worried by people he hasn’t got to know yet, so would appreciate his new family keeping visitors to a minimum. Apache will need to be the only pet in the home.

You can find out more about giving Apache a home here. 

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Denzel

Greyhound | Male | 4 Years Old

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Denzel is a friendly four-year-old boy looking for a nice quiet home to call his own. Denzel has made friends with everyone at the centre and likes a gentle stroke and some fuss. He loves to play with his favourite toys. 

Denzel is looking for a home with a secure garden for relaxing and playing offlead. Denzel can live with children over the age of 14. He can be worried by loud traffic so will need to be walked in quiet areas away from busy roads.

Denzel has mixed well with some of the other dogs at the centre but should be kept away from smaller dogs. He needs to be the only pet in his new home. 

You can find out more about giving Denzel a home here. 

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Benson

Staffordshire Cross (SBT) | Male | 6 Years Old

Credit: Dogs Trust Manchester

This handsome staffie is six-year-old Benson. He likes going on gentle walks to explore his surroundings and will happily jump in the car to explore somewhere new. He loves cuddles and fuss from people he knows well, but he can be worried by some people in certain settings.

Benson knows some simple commands and would benefit from mental stimulation as well as a couple of walks a day. He is always happy to snuggle up to you on the sofa in the evening.

Benson will need a single adult only home as he prefers to bond with just one person. This also means no young visiting children and minimal visitors so he can feel relaxed in his new home. Benson likes his own space so will need a non open plan house to help him settle in. He will need his own secure garden with a 6ft fence that he can play in.

Benson walks well on lead and would like to be taken to places where he can slowly be introduced to other dogs. He will need to be the only pet in the house. 

You can find out more about giving Benson a home here. 

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Nacho

Collie Cross (Border) | Male | 4 Years Old

Credit: Dogs Trust Manchester

The team at Dogs Trust describe Nacho as a “cheeky chappie” who has a “loving, mischievous side.” He’s a four-year-old Romanian crossbreed looking for a calm and patient home to take him on and give him time to settle in.

Nacho takes some time to trust new people, but once he does he loves sitting next to you for a fuss. Ear scratches are his favourite! He will also put his paws on your shoulders for a bear hug.

Nacho is a big foodie and will do anything for a tasty treat. He has shown himself to be very responsive to training and enjoys working for his food using a puzzle feeder. He also loves his toys and playing tug of war.

Although Nacho is quite active and enjoys going out on adventures, he prefers quieter areas. He loves to explore but can get overwhelmed in busier areas and has been reactive to strangers, cyclists and traffic.

Nacho can find it difficult being around other dogs, Dogs Trust say “he prefers his own space where he can relax in peace with his favourite humans.”

Nacho will need to live in a quiet area with access to calm walks and a private, secure garden with 6ft fences. He needs an adult only home with minimal visitors and no visiting children as he is worried and reactive towards new people. He will need to be the only pet in his new home. 

You can find out more about giving Nacho a home here. 

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Peanut

Crossbreed | Female | 3 Years Old

Credit: Dogs Trust Manchester

Peanut is a lively three-year-old crossbreed looking for a very active home to keep up with her energy levels. She loves getting lots of fuss and attention from the people she knows and has lots of affection to give to her new family.

Peanut is very playful but can sometimes get over-excited playing certain games. She would love to go on lots of long adventures and is great while travelling – she’ll happily hop straight in the car to explore somewhere new. 

As she has been under-socialised with other dogs, she doesn’t yet know how to interact with them appropriately. She will need her own medium/large private secure garden with 6ft fencing so she has a place to play where she feels comfortable while settling in.

She will need walks in areas without many other dogs and should be kept on lead at all times. Peanut will also need an adult only home and her new family should have breed experience and/or knowledge. She cannot live with any other pets.

She’s ready to have lots of exciting adventures with adopters who are committed to her ongoing training and are happy providing her with plenty of time to settle in. 

You can find out more about giving Peanut a home here.

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Manchester Airport is hosting a summer sale with bargain return flights for under £80

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If you’re in need of a sunny escape but are looking to keep things within your budget as much as possible, the current summer sale on flights at Manchester Airport should get your attention.

Best of all, not only can you make the most of this opportunity right now and whisk yourself away pronto, but the deals for a complete return trip.

And when we say this is an offer you can’t refuse, you really will have a tough time resisting the urge on this occasion, because some of the flights in question will set you back less than £80.

We reckon it’s time you book in some annual leave, don’t you?…

Flight deals from Manchester Airport – Summer 2025

So, you’re obviously wondering, ‘Where can I fly to? And for how much?’ Well, let’s not waste any more time. Here’s what is on offer.

1. Majorca – Balearic Islands

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First up is Majorca, where you can fly via Ryanair on Wednesday, 9 July and return a week later on 16 July from just £28pp return. With more than 90,000 making the trip to the regular Spanish destination last month alone, its reputation speaks for itself.

Whether you want to be at the heart of the party scene in Magaluf, popular parts like Palma or Cala Millor, or more family-friendly areas like Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia, there’s something for everyone.

2. Naples – Italy

How about visiting the home of the now four-time Italian football champions and the land where pizza itself was invented? Napoli is on many people’s travel bucket lists, and now you fly there with Ryanair on Saturday, 12 July and return on 25 July from just £49pp return.

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It’s the gateway to the Amalfi Coast and the isle of Capri, where fresh gelato, ice cream and Aperol flow like the Sarno River, not to mention it has some of the best street food in the world. With Mount Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii also looming over the city, the place needs little advertisement.  

3. Brindisi – Italy

Sticking with Italy, why not consider a trip to the Puglia region, which you can fly to (once again with Ryanair) from just £49pp return. 

This particular part promises some of the country’s best sandy beaches and a balmy Mediterranean climate, as well as plenty of wine, olive oil and fresh-baked focaccia. It was even the home of Ernest Hemingway for a time, with the city even naming a beach after him.

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4. Beziers – France

How about visiting a French region that’s not only known for centuries of fine wine, a stunning coast with top-notch seafood and popular resorts like Valras and Cap d’Agde, but is also twinned with… Stockport?

That’s right, located in the southwest of the country, this underrated destination already has connections to Greater Manchester, not to mention famous water parks, white beaches and an archaeological site named Ensérune, located just outside the city. Return flights start from £56pp.

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5. Jerez – Spain

Jet2.com are up next are they’re offering you return travel to Jerez from just £77pp, departing on 12 July and returning on 26 July.

Southern Spain is usually as pretty busy in the summer, but Jerez’s position on the country’s Atlantic coast – between southern Portugal and the Strait of Gibraltar, rather than on the Med – means it’s not too crowded, plus it’s well worth a visit to nearby Cadiz.

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6. Pula – Croatia

Over to Croatia now, and you get to one of the best value-for-money parts of the country compared to tourist traps like Dubrovnik or the Dalmatian coast, starting from as little as £59 per person, flying with Jet2 on Thursday, 10 July and coming back on 24 July.

Two weeks on the Istrian peninsula may not be as well-trodden as its counterparts, but the view across the Adriatic and some of the world’s best preserved Roman arenas should at least be considered.

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7. Rhodes – Greece

From ancient Greece to ancient Rome, Rhodes is known as one of the greatest cities that ever was, and besides the heaps of history to be soaked up, there are also 300 days of sunshine, plus plenty of shopping in the Old Town, stunning classical architecture, not mention the famous ‘Butterly Valley‘.

Once again with Jet2, return flights are going for £58pp and upwards.

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8. Paphos – Cyprus

Last but not least, we’ve got more gorgeous Grecian territory for you in the form of Paphos in neighbouring Cyprus, which still remains one of the most affordable holiday destinations going – and that’s even before the summer sale on flights from Manchester Airport.

You’ve got beach resorts and some of the best Mediterranean cuisine at your fingertips. Fly with Jet2.com this July and return from just £58 per person too.

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We all need a break sometimes, and with prices like these and the weather across Europe looking great this season, no one could begrudge you getting away from it all for a bit.

You can visit either of these flight operators online or, indeed, check out the Manchester Airport website for more information.

Meanwhile, these aren’t the only destinations that might tickle your fancy this summer, especially if you’re prone to those lazy lounging on a beach type holidays.

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A total of 20 Greater Manchester pubs have been named among the best in the UK

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A new round-up of the so-called ‘best pubs in the country’ has been published online, and you’ll be glad to hear that 20 different pubs from the Greater Manchester area have made it onto the list.

We’d argue a bunch more should have made it on there, personally, but we’ll take it.

Shared by The Telegraph this week, the list doesn’t include Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, but nevertheless, it does go on to name a whopping 500 UK pubs, of which 20 of those are here in our particular part of the world. Proud.

So, breaking the collection up into areas ordered alphabetically, here are what the outlet considers some of the best pubs in the nation.

The Great-er Manchester boozers that made it into ‘The 500 Best Pubs in England’

1. Fletcher Moss – Didsbury

Up first on our list is a south Manchester favourite: Fletcher Moss pub down in Didsbury Village, which may just have one of the best gardens in all the boroughs. Noting the refurb that’s taken it from another traditional pub to a local classic, they’re not wrong.

It also happens to be one of the busiest stops on the famous Didsbury Dozen pub crawl.

2. The White House – Littleborough

You have to head up to the reaches of Rochdale to find this testament to old Lancashire tucked away in the rolling hills – a proper old school, country-style pub.

“This brick-built former coaching inn has a predictably sublime view, and attracts diners by the dozen as a result, but the beer is pretty reliable too”, according to the outlet.

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the white house littleborough
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3. The Angel, Manchester

Once a forgotten pub on a quiet corner sat frustratingly close to an otherwise busy part of town, The Angel Pub reopened back in 2019 after nearly seven whole decades away from the Manc boozing scene.

As per the paper: “In a city that rarely forgets to tell you how it does things differently, The Angel charts its own course.”

4. The Britons Protection – Manchester city centre

Moving into the city centre now, and we have the legendary Britons Protection, which is also one of the oldest and most iconic pubs we have to our name.

The Telegraph said, simply: “Come for the tiled corridor, with its vivid images of the Peterloo Massacre, stay for the atmosphere.” We’d also wager it happens to be one of the best cosy pubs in all of Manchester city centre. We can’t afford to lose it.

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5. The Castle Hotel – Manchester

Now just down the road to NQ and to a place known for great Guinness, live music in an intimate setting, a joyous jukebox selection and a close-packed but pretty interior. They said that “Northern Quarter is not short of places for a drink, but few are as effortlessly comfortable as the Castle Hotel.”

We couldn’t agree more, and as a bonus, it’s also a place where things like this happen:

6. The Circus Tavern – Manchester

Famed as the smallest bar in Europe (by which we mean the actual bar, not the size of the pub itself, which is a common misconception), The Circus Tavern on Portland Street is a little gem in every sense.

You can find out more about the cool history behind it down below:

7. The City Arms – Manchester

Not too far away from there in the city centre, you’ll find the stunning City Arms, which – alongside its next-door neighbour, The Vine Inn – has one of the best ‘punters spilling out onto the street after work’ communities you’ll find in Manchester.

The Tele writes: “The City Arms sits in the middle of a Mancunian pub one-two-three on Kennedy Street, sandwiched between The Vine and The Waterhouse. It’s the best of the three, in my opinion, largely because the beer is so good.”

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A great little lineup. (Credit: The Manc Group)

8. The Marble Arch – Manchester

Ok, up next is ‘r Daisy’s favourite pub in central Manchester and maybe of all time: the marvellous Marble Arch, which is a gorgeous Grade II-listed building over on Rochdale Road.

They described it as having played arguably “a bigger role in Manchester’s brewing renaissance over the past thirty years” than perhaps any other boozer.

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9. The Grey Horse Inn – Manchester

Literally spitting distance from the aforementioned Circus Tavern, The Grey Horse Inn has a lot of similar charm, as well as plenty of Manc, and more specifically, Manchester United memorabilia plastered all over the gaff.

“The Grey Horse is run by Hyde’s, one of Manchester’s four traditional family breweries. It might be the best place in the city centre to try their beers; it’s certainly one of the cosiest, with a wood-panelled bar and plenty of comfortable seating.”

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10. The Hare and Hounds – Manchester

In at number nine is what they sell as a “city-centre classic that hums with Mancunian warmth”, and while it may be one of what feels like countless Hare and Hounds up and down the UK, this one can be over on Shudehill.

Situated right near The Lower Turks Head – another boozer we believe should have been on this list – it may not be the biggest, most different or most eye-catching from the outside, but inside is a proper pub.

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hare and hounds shudehill
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11. Peveril of the Peak – Manchester

“It fulfils all the pub cliches: warm welcome, good beer, cosy atmosphere. The tiled exterior is a delight, too.” To be honest, this doesn’t nearly do it justice. That glistening green institution not only boasts the longest-serving landlord in the city but also some of the best Guinness in Manchester.

There’s something special about joining the crowd leaning against its walls or sitting on the benches in the shade of its solitary tree. We can’t quite explain it, but it’s always been loved and always will be. It has a cool history behind it, too.

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pev of the peak
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12. Salisbury Ale House – Manchester

Now this one gets a hard agree from us. The Salisbury over on ‘Little Ireland’ is a truly brilliant boozer, and the steps leading down to it are possibly some of the most photographed in the entire city.

With a legendary albeit very loud playlist, it’s a regular haunt for both before and after gigs, even serving up pizza from their in-house brand ‘Dough161’ (very good), which is best enjoyed out back in their little back-alley beer garden.

13. Smithfield Market Tavern – Manchester

Back to Northern Quarter now and just on the edge of Ancoats, where you’ll find Smithfield Market Tavern. We firmly believe the neighbouring Rose and Monkey rivals it too, but we can certainly see why it made it onto The Telegraph‘s list.

As they put it: “The pub itself is modern but not jarringly so, with sofas, low tables and pub games, plus plenty of excellent beer, much of it produced at Blackjack’s brewery less than half a mile away.”

14. The Baum – Rochdale

Ok, that’s us done with the city centre; we’re heading out back Rochdale way now to what has been described as a ‘hidden gem’ here in Greater Manchester, even if that term is being thrown around at will these days. Here’s what The Telegraph had to say:

“This place is as pubby as it gets, all dark wood, hand pumps and Victorian beer vessels above the bar (although there is a brighter, conservatory area at the back). Food is a big part of the Baum’s business: when I visited recently, I had rag pudding, a tasty Lancashire dish not unlike steak pudding.”

The Baum – a cosy pub in the heart of Rochdale serving nostalgic, top-class pub grub
And here’s what we had to say.

15. The Eagle Inn – Salford

Onto Salford now, and a cult favourite watering hole that also happens to serve as a rich hub for the independent music and arts scene. It may be surrounded by ever-more cranes and skyscrapers, but that pretty little piano and backroom are still perfect.

The Tele says, “It’s a little tucked away, certainly, but for good beer and interesting music, you’d have to go a long way to beat it.” Pretty much nail on the head, to be fair.

16. The New Oxford – Salford

Quite possibly one of the prettiest refurbishments that’s taken place in Greater Manchester in recent times, and most certainly one of the best pubs in Salford full stop, backed by an Irishman who knows his stuff and has even had fixtures from the ‘Emerald Isle’ shipped over to make a statement.

The brilliant little boozer on Bexley Square has a fantastic range of beer, ales, whiskey and more from all over, and when the sun’s got his hat on, you won’t find many better places to sit and soak it up.

17. Stalybridge Station Buffet Bar – Stalybridge

It can seem odd sometimes to see odd to see broadsheet covering quiet corners like this one in Tameside, but anyone who really knows there’s stuff is confident that Stalybridge has an up-and-coming scene all of its own – which is why this is seen as one of the best pubs in Greater Manchester.

“High-class station pubs are relatively common across the North and Midlands now, most of them based in revitalised and repurposed station buildings. None of the others, though, is quite like the Stalybridge Station Buffet Bar, which is both authentically Victorian and has a genuine pub flavour.”

They know a thing or two about drinking around here, and we’d recommend this spot as well…

18. The Magnet Freehouse – Stockport

As we approach the end, we arrive in familiar territory, as it isn’t the first time we’ve written about the underrated and what was an unsung public house, but has steadily become a name that’s used to getting accolades from various directions.

Here’s what they say about it: “This sturdy whitewashed pub located by the clattering, humming Wellington Road is one of the best places to drink beer in England.”

The Magnet Freehouse in Stockport has been named as one of National Geographic’s 12 ‘perfect’ UK pubs

19. The Northumberland Arms – Stockport

Nearly done, just two more and the penultimate pick by the paper is the final one in SK: The Northumberland Arms up in Marple Bridge, a community-owned treehouse which is, indeed, nothing short of a belter.

The Telegraph said the following: “‘The Thumb’, as locals know it, is a freehouse with a traditional feel, offering pop-up food options, social clubs – from darts to running – and, of course, high-class beer.” The clue’s in what natives consider its full name: community pub.

20. The Swan & Railway Hotel – Wigan

Last but not least, we pop over to another old bastion where Lancashire meets Greater Manchester and what The Telegraph believes is one of the best in Wigan and in England altogether, adding: “There are so many marvellous details inside the Swan and Railway that it is hard to pick just a few.”

It’s fitting that we end on one that we haven’t yet had the pleasure of trying because we promise that, just like you should, we’re going to make it our mission to try it for ourselves.

Cheers.

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