Two bus inspectors have been rewarded after heroically saving the lives of passengers in Greater Manchester.
And they were two completely unrelated incidents.
The first incident – which happened on the 17 August 2021 – saw a man collapse with a heart attack at Ashton Interchange, and Steven Delaney – who was acting inspector at the station – performed CPR on the man, called an ambulance, and arranged for a defibrillator.
While it was initially thought that the male had passed away at the scene, it was later found that due to Steven’s heroic actions, the paramedics were able to take over and resuscitate him.
Then the second incident at Manchester Piccadilly took place on the 31 August 2021 where a lady notified Inspector Darren Gould that she felt unwell and was having difficulty breathing, and after Darren called for an ambulance, things took a turn for the worse and the lady collapsed and became unconscious, so Darren performed CPR until the ambulance arrived – which ultimately saved her life.
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And so, in recognition of their life-saving actions, both Steven and Darren have been awarded the accolade of ‘Star of the Month’ at Stagecoach.
“It was with great pleasure that I was able to award the accolade of Star of the Month to these two truly outstanding members of our Manchester team,” said Lee Wasnidge, Managing Director of Stagecoach Manchester.”
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Steven and Darren have been awarded the accolade of ‘Star of the Month’ at Stagecoach / Credit: Stagecoach Manchester
“Steven and Darren acted calmly, professionally and with dignity,” he continued.
“Their quick thinking saved the lives of these seriously ill people and both were rightly praised by the ambulance crews on scene and passengers nearby.
“Well done and thank you to Steven and Darren – you both thoroughly deserve this award.”
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Speaking of the incident, Steven added: “You don’t have time to stop and think when you see someone unconscious on the floor [and] as soon as I saw him, instinct took over and I ran over and did whatever I could do to help him.
“We really thought he had died there at the scene so when I got the call later on to say that he had survived I was over the moon.”
Darren added: “It doesn’t matter if it’s a passenger, a friend or a relative, if someone is as unwell as that lady was, then you’ve just got to do everything that you can to help them [and] thankfully she survived what was a really scary experience.
“I’m just glad that I was there and able to help her.”
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Manchester crowned UK’s best-value stag do destination for 2026
Emily Sergeant
Prague, Amsterdam, Benidorm, and now… Manchester?
Jetting off to some of Europe’s cheapest capital cities for a boozy night out with your mates before tying the knot is pretty common-place in the world of stag do culture nowadays.
But some new research has now revealed the UK cities that deliver a legendary last hurrah without the price tag, or the need to hop on a plane.
Chillisauce, the UK’s leading hen and stag organiser, has analysed 81,000+ recent group bookings alongside survey feedback from 4,738 stag groups, cross-referenced against live 2026 travel fares, accommodation, and pint prices.
To devise its top 10 list, real price data has been blended with verified group satisfaction to guarantee stags and their pals the best experience.
With the pull of a major city with music, sport, food, and nightlife without London prices, Manchester was crowned the best-value city for a stag do in 2026 overall.
Manchester has been crowned the UK’s best-value stag do destination for 2026 / Credit: Manchester City Council | shawnanggg (via Unsplash)
The average pint runs a little higher in Manchester than the smaller cities on the list, but groups rated the sheer scale and quality of the night out well above the cost, calling it ‘much more affordable than the South of England’ and ‘cheaper than London’.
For a weekend in Manchester, research found that the average cost per person includes £86.36 for accommodation, £36.66 for an activity, £25.08 for a drinks package, £29.35 for a meal, and the average pint coming in at £6.
“We send thousands of groups to Prague, Amsterdam, and Benidorm every year,” said Robyn Davis, Head of Stag and Hen at Chillisauce,”but Manchester keeps delivering nights out that groups tell us beat their expectations.
“There are also those only-in-Manchester touches too, like catching a match at Old Trafford or the Etihad on the same trip.
“Groups describe the locals as up for a laugh and the whole city as ‘built for a stag weekend,’ with a huge number of them already planning to go back, which is the real test of a great destination.”
Other northern destinations on the top 10 list include Newcastle, Leeds, and Liverpool.
Manchester furniture outlet LOFT is hosting a major closing-down sale with up to 70% off
Emily Sergeant
Manchester furniture outlet LOFT is hosting a major closing-down sale with up to 70% off.
Okay, so it’s not technically closing down per se, but the current LOFT premises off Hyde Road near Piccadilly will officially close doors on 30 September, as the business consolidates its operations and relocates to its newly completed headquarters over at Trafford Park.
Unlike a typical closing-down sale, the stock isn’t old or unwanted. Instead, it’s a live snapshot of LOFT’s day-to-day business, and everything must go.
LOFT is known for furnishing properties across the build-to-rent, student accommodation, co-living, private rented, and social housing sectors, and that constant turnover naturally generates surplus – whether it be project overstock, end-of-line pieces or discontinued items making way for new collections.
The move over to Trafford Park is said to be a moment to clear the warehouse ‘completely’ and start the new chapter with a clean slate.
Manchester furniture outlet LOFT is hosting a major closing-down sale with up to 70% off / Credit: Supplied
This means that everything, from sofas and beds, to dining sets, armchairs, and home accessories, must go before the move, with prices already reduced by 50 to 70% below RRP.
Benjamin Hall, who is the Founder and CEO of LOFT, says this is the ‘biggest and best value’ sale the company has ever offered.
He explained: “As we settle into our new home at Trafford Park, we want a completely clean slate. Whether you’re a homeowner after a one-off bargain, or a landlord, agent or developer furnishing multiple units on a budget, there has never been a better time to visit.”
Emily Sergeant -
11th November 2021 
