Today is Amazon Prime Day 2020 and although it may have been postponed just like many other events this year, the deals and savings haven’t been scrimped on.
Better late than never, right?
The annual mega-savings event is regularly held in July, but was this pushed back to October so that the online retailer could prepare to safely operate the event amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and now, the big day has arrived, with plenty of unmissable offers to make the most of.
If you’ve been holding off on buying a new set of wireless headphones or an espresso machine, then this is definitely your best bet for grabbing a deal.
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Amazon Prime Day will be running for 48 hours on 13th & 14th October 2020.
While many are only available to Prime members, you can still sign up for a free 30-day trial here, and it’s recommended you add your favourites to your cart as soon as possible, as they’re sure to sell quickly with prices as low as these.
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Here’s 10 of the best deals on offer this year:
KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer
£349.99
With an incredible 40% saving of £229.99, keen bakers can get their hands on the ever-popular KitchenAid stand mixer. The easy-to-use mixer comes with a wide range of attachments with 10 speeds, so you can make everything from cakes, cookies and fresh pasta from scratch, to cut veggies, sausages, ice creams, and more.
This amazing bundle back deal includes one of the best-rated Amazon Echo models and a Philips Hue Smart bulb, which together means you can control your lights using just your voice. For example, if you want to turn your lights on/off, or dim them to watch a film, you just need to say, “Alexa, dim the lights”.
With a saving of £13, this fan-favourite affordable BlueTooth speaker just became even more affordable. This “outdoor-proof” device is said to offer unbelievable sound, intense bass, a 24-hour play time, device compatibility, and it’s even waterproof too.
How does a ‘robot vacuum’ sound? With a saving of £74, you can get the the 11S, which offers excellent suction and improved navigation, and the slim design allows it to get its brushes into more places.
Roku Streaming Stick+ HD/4K/HDR Streaming Media Player
£34.99
The Roku Streaming Stick+ is one of Amazon’s best-valued streaming devices, and with a £25 saving, it’s a great buy because it works quickly over WiFi, streams 4K and HDR content beautifully, and comes with a remote that includes voice-control.
For the next two days, you can save a whopping £60.99 on this water- resistant smartwatch that’s said to “elevate every moment”. You can use your voice to create alarms, set bedtime reminders or check the weather with built-in voice control, and see your stats with an ‘always-on’ display mode, as well as so much more.
Again with an impressive saving of £110, you can grab this popular Nespresso single-brew coffee maker which comes with five cup sizes, an automatic blend recognition and intelligent barcode technology, fast heat up time – which ensures minimal waiting for your morning caffeine fix – and even a one-touch brewing feature.
You can save over £100 on this Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker, which is often branded one of the best multicookers on the market, and this entry-level model has never been cheaper either.
REVLON Pro Collection Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser
£34.99
This two-in-one styling tool gives the power of a dryer and a volume of a styler by gliding through your hair to detangle, dry and volumise in half the time, as the oval brush creates volume at roots and curled. You’re getting a saving of £25 too.
Oral-B Smart 4 4500 CrossAction Electric Toothbrush
£44.99
If you’re looking for the best balance of cleaning performance, features, and affordable price with an £85 saving, then the Smart 4 4500 is the toothbrush to get your hands on.
You can find more Prime Day 2020 deals via the Amazon UK & Ireland website here.
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The Oldham Man and The Sea: the documentary about the Latics owner’s record-breaking Atlantic voyage
Danny Jones
It doesn’t matter if you’re not an Athletic fan or native to the borough; we think everyone should go along to watch the much-anticipated documentary about football club owner Frank Rothwell and his record-breaking journey across the Atlantic Ocean: The Oldham Man And The Sea.
One of the simplest and most satisfying names for a film we’ve heard in a long time.
For anyone who doesn’t know about the Oldham Athletic FC chairman turned OBE’s incredible story, Frank Rothwell has set multiple records with his impressive sea-faring feats in recent times.
This new doc, which just premiered at this year’s Manchester Film Festival, charts his latest trip across one of the biggest bodies of water on the planet in March 2024.
As you can see from the recent trailer, it’s almost as arduous a tale as the original Hemingway story.
This movie – produced by Journeyman Pictures and Chief Productions – made its full debut at the Odeon in Great Northern Warehouse for MFF 2026, and is set to have a number of other screenings in and around Greater Manchester in the coming weeks and months.
One of those is happening rather soon, in fact, over at Saddleworth’s Millgate Arts Centre on Saturday, 28 March, which is ideal for those local to the region; grab your tickets now.
ln fact, there’s also one happening even closer to his hometown the following month, with Oldham’s very own Queen Elizabeth Hall also hosting a special screening of Rothwell’s incredible achievement.
You can reserve your seats for that one right HERE.
Having not only become the eldest (70) Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge finisher back in 2021, but now holding the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to ever complete the crossing while rowing solo at 73 years old, he’s become nothing short of a local hero – and that’s just his stewardship of the Latics…
The film does, obviously, touch on his time at the helm of the League Two side, who finally returned to the EFL last June, but the heart and soul of this inspiring watch is the sail itself.
More importantly, it also documents not just the gruelling nature of the 64-day, seven-hour and 53-minute trek, but also how Frank has now helped raise more than £1.4 million on behalf of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
What an absolute icon.
Hopefully, this should be just about all the reason you need to watch The Oldham Man And The Sea the very next opportunity you get to do so – and, of course, all proceeds from ticket sales will also be going to charity, because just the kind of bloke he is.
And here’s hoping we get a streaming version sometime soon.
MOBOs 2026 in Manchester – all the award winners and iconic performances
Thomas Melia
Manchester had its second major music award show visit of the year courtesy of the MOBOs, and here’s all the awards, winners and iconic performances from the night.
We knew 0161 was known for its impact on the music industry, but it’s recently become a place for music celebration on multiple occasions with the BRITs and, most recently, with the MOBOs.
As expected, this was a night full of A-listers, rising stars and incredible music makers, who all united for an award show dedicated to celebrating one aspect of the industry in particular – Music of Black Origin.
Created by Kanya King back in 1996, Manchester had the pleasure of hosting the MOBOs as the award show celebrated its 30-year anniversary right here at the 23,500 seater Co-op Live.
MOBOs 2026 – all the highlights from the night
Get ready to find out everything that happened during the MOBO Awards 2026, including the awards, winners and iconic performances.
All the awards and winners from MOBOs 2026 in Manchester
MOBO Global Songwriter Award – Pharrell Williams
MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award – Slick Rick
Album of the Year – The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean
Song of the Year – Olivia Dean, ‘Man I Need’
Best Male act – Jim Legxacy
Best Female act – Olivia Dean
Best Newcomer – DC3
Video of the Year – Raye, ‘Where Is My Husband!’
Best R&B/ Soul Act – Flo
Best Alternative Music Act – Nova Twins
Best Grime Act – Chip
Best Hip-Hop act – Central Cee
Best Drill Act – Twin S
Best International Act – Ayra Starr
Best African Music Act – Wizkid
Best Caribbean Music Act – Vybz Kartel
Best Jazz Act – Ezra Collective
Best Electronic/ Dance Act – Sherelle
Best Gospel Act – DC3
Best Media Personality – Niko Omilana
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film – Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Best Producer – P2J
Pharrell Williams receiving his ‘MOBO Global Songwriter Award’ and Flo accepting the ‘Best R&B/ Soul Act’ / Credit: The Manc Group
Who performed at the MOBOs 2026 in Manchester at Co-op Live?
Flo opened the show with their iconic silhouettes, just like on their Access All Areas Tour, which we had the privilege of witnessing live at Manchester Academy last Autumn.
If you’re worried you’ve lost a backstage pass to all things Flo, think again. Their latest single continues the unrestricted theme with its aptly-fitting title ‘Leak It’, and they set standards high.
A variety of grime acts dominated the stage as curated by DJ Target with Chip, D Double E, Wiley, Nolay and Scorcher with staple hits like ‘Legend’, ‘Street Fighter Riddim’ and ‘Wot U Call It?’
Slick Rick treated Co-op Live and the MOBOs audience to a medley of hits like’Children’s Story’ and ‘Landlord’ while bringing out the wonderful Estelle to sing ‘Mona Lisa’ alongside the respected rapper.
Flo opened the show with a live debut of new single ‘Leak It’ / Credit: MOBO Organisation (supplied)
Folk-pop star Miles Smith had the crowd in the palm of his hand as they all sang ‘Stargazing’ in unison, almost as though it was their own performance. This singer-songwriter returns to Manchester and Co-op Live this winter.
When Tiwa Savage walked onto the stage, this Manchester indoor venue knew they were in the presence of royalty, the Queen of Afrobeats to be exact. She performed ‘You 4 Me’ and dropped a preview of her new hit ‘Energy’.
The multi-MOBO winner Olivia Dean showed off her vocal prowess with an exclusive live performance of ‘A Couple Minutes’ accompanied by a beautiful orchestra arrangement.
Ms Dean blew our minds with her ‘Man I Need’ performance at the BRITs just last month, and she can’t keep away from Manchester, returning to Co-op Live next month for ‘The Art of Loving Tour‘.
Credit: MOBO Organisation (supplied)
Moston’s own Aitch had the crowd going crazy with his The Stone Roses-sampling track ‘1989’ and one of his biggest hits to date, and Ashanti-sampling record ‘Baby’.
Dancehall diva Shenseea closed the night with not one but four of her cathartic bangers like ‘Hit & Run’, the empowering ‘Shenyeng Anthem’, UK Top 20 single ‘Shake It To The Max (Remix)’ and newest effort ‘Talk To Me Nuh’.
Which stars attended the MOBOs red carpet in Manchester?
Manchester is the music capital of the North, so it makes a lot of sense that some of music’s biggest names decided to pop over to this city for a visit.
Alongside all the nominees and performers, there was a whole host of acts in attendance from the music, film, TV and social media industries.
Everyone from former Little Mix member turned independent artist Leigh-Anne and Bemi Orojuogun, more widely recognised by her digital moniker ‘Bus Aunty’, strutted their stuff on the MOBOs red carpet.
Audio North had the incredible opportunity of chatting with a whole host of talented artists and creatives straight from the red carpet, including shaking hands with legendary multi-hyphenate Nile Rodgers.
This was a truly beautiful night which celebrated the contributions and impact made within the music industry across the past 12 months and beyond, soundtracked by some class live performances.
The Manc -
13th October 2020 
