Whether you’ve been in a relationship for just a few months, or have been loved-up for what feels like a lifetime now, the vast majority of us will admit to there being one position that tends to hit the spot a little more than the others.
It’s just probably not every day that you’re asked to own up to that position for a national survey.
But if it wasn’t for those people being so willing to share with the world, we wouldn’t have been graced with the results of what Greater Manchester’s favourites are.
With Valentine’s Day coming up this weekend, the experts over at OnBuy‘s sex toy division have given the couples looking to spice things up in the bedroom exactly what they’re looking for by devising a steamy survey to ask customers from each town or city in the UK – with a population of over 100,000 people – what their go-to positions are.
So, if we’re looking at the results nationally, it was revealed that ‘Missionary’ came out top (or should we say bottom?) in 11 UK cities including Bournemouth, Exeter, Doncaster and Lincoln, but with that said, double that number of cities chose ‘The Eagle’ as their favourite – a position which is apparently said to have gained popularity after Love Islander Curtis Pritchard brought it to the nation’s attention back in 2019.
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Not only did Mancunians join Londoners in admitting that ‘The Eagle’ was their favourite, but 36% of people in the East of England also chose it too.
Heading over the northern border, it seems that those living in Aberdeen and Edinburgh were big fans of the old-fashioned ’69’, whereas 50% of people living in North Eastern cities said they love to have sex standing up.
29% of those in the North West admitted that they prefer ‘Reverse Cowgirl’, but what does Greater Manchester have to say for itself?
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Out of the areas qualified to be surveyed, these are the results:
Bolton – 69
Manchester – Eagle
Oldham – 69
Rochdale – Lotus
Sale – Reverse Cowgirl
Salford – Reverse Cowgirl
Stockport – Standing
Wigan – Reverse Cowgirl
When it comes to the rest of our North West neighbours, it was found that Blackburn likes ‘Missionary’, Blackpool leans towards ‘Cowgirl’, St Helens joined Bolton and Oldham in favouring ’69’, and the people of Warrington are proud members of the ‘Reverse Cowgirl’ fan club.
Does this sound about right to you then? Has your top pick made the cut in your area?
Asda relaunches over 60s ‘winter warmer’ cafe deal with soup and unlimited hot drinks for £1
Emily Sergeant
Asda is bringing back its popular £1 ‘winter warmer’ cafe meal deal to support the over 60s during the colder months.
After it was sadly revealed that almost one in five elderly people claimed there were days when they didn’t speak to a single soul last Christmas, and that during the run up to the big day, 15% said they got used to not conversing with other people, Asda has decided to relaunch one of its most widely-praised cafe meal deals again this year.
To support those who need it most as the temperatures drop, the supermarket is, once again, offering all over 60s the chance to enjoy some hearty soup, a bread roll, and unlimited tea and coffees for just £1 in any of its cafes across the UK.
Back by popular demand, this year’s Winter Warmer initiative is bigger and better than ever, with three soup flavours to choose from.
With the offer now running until the end of 2024, Asda is aiming to transform its in store dining spaces into ‘Chatty Cafes’ – where senior citizens can come together under one roof, eat and drink, and make some new friends.
As well as its ‘Chatty Cafe’ offer, Asda colleagues will be also be donning ‘Happy to Chat’ badges throughout the festive season, checking in on older customers in store and when delivering home shopping orders, while the Asda Foundation will deliver £600k worth of grants to tackle loneliness amongst the elderly by boosting activities in the local communities, and funding Christmas celebrations.
Asda has relaunched its over 60s ‘winter warmer’ cafe deal with soup and unlimited hot drinks for £1 / Credit: Asda
“Christmas is a time to enjoy time with loved ones,” explained David Hills, who is the Chief Customer Officer at Asda, “and the fact one in 10 of our older generation is facing Christmas alone is genuinely sobering.
“That’s why we’re proud to invest almost £1 million through our in-store initiatives and grants to do what we can to tackle loneliness and isolation in the communities we serve.
“Our teams do incredible work to support communities all year round, and I’m so proud to be able to launch the Chatty Cafés initiative today, alongside our renowned Winter Warmers deal, which we know is a lifeline to many.”
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BBC confirm Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season
Danny Jones
Following reports late on Monday evening, the BBC has now officially revealed Gary Lineker is leaving Match of the Day at the end of the current Premier League campaign.
Lineker, who has hosted Match of the Day (MotD) since 1999, is set to leave the long-standing British TV and sporting institution after 25 seasons but will still remain associated with the BBC on various other projects moving forward.
Confirming the news on Tuesday, 12 November, the network said that while his MotD tenure will conclude come May 2025, “The BBC and Gary Lineker have agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup”.
The former footballer will also continue to host the MOTD Top Ten podcast and his The Rest is Football podcast on BBC Sounds alongside fellow co-presenters Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.
Gary Lineker will step down as host of Match of the Day at the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/BkHUScf9TK
Lineker said: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen.”
The ex-Leicester, Everton, Barcelona and Spurs player was famously suspended from the show back in March 2023 after comments made about the previous Conservative government’s “dangerous” rhetoric.
Shearer and Ian Wright (‘Wrighty’ having also announced he will be leaving the show at the end of the season) both walked out in solidarity with their close friend and colleague before being reinstated after issuing an official apology.
Putting the brief separation aside, Lineker has enjoyed a long and prosperous relationship with the BBC for more than two and a half decades and when the title race does conclude at the end of next spring, he will have been one of the most recognisable faces in British football for 26 years.
Many have rightly pointed out that he served as the Des Lynam – the former MoTDhost for 11 years – for multiple generations of young football fans.
Timing makes sense as it’s more common for fans get their coverage elsewhere and quicker nowadays. Big shoes to fill regardless however but Lynham had a huge legacy too when Gary replaced him.
This past August marked Match of the Day‘s 60th anniversary, making it one of the longest-running programmes in British TV history, and to say that the household name and ever-entwined Walkers ambassador has made up nearly half of that is no mean feat.
Lineker has yet to issue a personal response via any channels by the official BBC statement, but viewers can expect to address the situation on the likes of The Rest is Football soon enough.
Thanks for the memories, Gary – especially for honouring your promise and hosting in those comically big white undies.
Emily Sergeant -
10th February 2021 
