McDonald’s UK & Ireland has released the list of restaurants that are opening for breakfast service today, but it’s grim reading for Mancunians.
The fast food chain announced on Monday that it would be trialling a breakfast menu this week.
It was confirmed that a total of 42 branches across the UK & Ireland would be reopening as part of a breakfast pilot and if successful, plans to roll the menu out across the country would come in due course. Upon the list of restaurants being announced this morning though, it’s not a pretty sight for Mancunians.
Restaurants in Greater Manchester are unfortunately no where to be seen.
In fact, there is a distinct lack of any Northern branches included on the list, which will likely sound familiar to many Maccie’s fans as it pays resemblance to the first reopenings of the chain’s drive-thru services across the UK.
Announcing the list via social media this morning, McDonald’s UK & Ireland said: “We are pleased to annouce the return of the McMuffin in 42 pilot restaurants this week.”
“We are testing breakfast service in some of the restaurants we reopened in May across the South East of England and Ireland.”
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“We are still operating with smaller teams in our kitchens to the menu will be limited and operating hours will vary. We ask that you use contactless payment methods wherever possible and request that you cap your spend at £25”
“Please bear with us as we begin this test – the safety of you and our teams is our priority.”
“Things will look a little different and it will take a little longer, but we really appreciate your continued patience and support.”
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McDonald’s UK & Ireland
A limited breakfast menu will be available at the 42 pilot restaurants.
The menu includes fan-favourite McMuffins, Bacon Rolls, Hash Browns, the Cheesy Bacon Flatbread, Pancakes & Sausage, Pancakes & Syrup and a selection of hot drinks.
No Wraps, Bagels or Porridge is currently available.
At present, McDonald’s UK & Ireland has not indicated how long the pilot is set to last and whether its breakfast service will expand, nor has it revealed which locations will potentially be the next to reopen.
For more information, please visit the McDonald’s website here.
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You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend – but only if you have certain names
Emily Sergeant
Hungry Mancs can help themselves to free sandwiches this bank holiday weekend… but there’s a bit of a catch.
You can only get yourself a sandwich if you have one of these particular names.
We’ve been enjoying some absolutely stunning sunshine across Greater Manchester and much of the UK over the past couple of months, and nothing says sunny days more than taking a packed lunch or grabbing a meal deal and taking it to your local park or greenspace for a picnic.
This is why Pret A Manger has decided to make picnics easier for those who are lucky enough to have a certain type of name.
This late May bank holiday weekend, the popular high street coffee shop chain will be dishing out hundreds of free sandwiches across the UK – including here in Manchester – to anyone whose name happens to start with ‘Nic’.
That means people called Nick, Nicholas, Nicola, Nicole, Nico, Nicolette, and plenty of others could be in with a chance of some free feasting over these next couple of days.
You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend / Credit: Wikimedia Commons | Supplied
Here in Manchester, it’s the chain’s Portland Street site, just off Piccadilly Gardens, that’s participating in the free giveaway this weekend, and there’ll be 50 sandwiches a day given out, so you’ll need to be quick if your name starts with ‘Nic’ and you’re feeling peckish.
The offer is only limited to Pret’s freshly-made sandwiches, and unfortunately excludes baguettes, wraps, or rye rolls… but free food is better than no food, after all.
All you’ll need to do to grab a freebie is show your ID at the tills of participating stores this Saturday (24 May) to prove your name, and you’ll get to walk out with your lunch in hand, all without having to spend a penny.
Manchester’s Portland Street Pret A Manger will be giving out 50 free sandwiches to ‘Nics’ this Saturday, and they’re on a first-come-first-served basis.
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BBC needs adventurous Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World
Emily Sergeant
Are you a fan of travelling? Got a bit of a competitive streak in your nature? This might just be your calling then.
The BBC is currently casting for the next series of Race Across the World.
The BAFTA-winning hit show is currently airing to thousands of viewers each week, but with the next series now in the works, producers are on the look-out for ‘intrepid duos’ of all ages who reckon they’re ready to take a step into the unknown, and embark on an epic race across land and sea – and that includes Greater Manchester residents.
With applications for the next series of the massively-popular show now open, nomadic Mancs are being encouraged to take part.
On a limited budget and away from the luxuries of modern technology and conveniences, those lucky applicants selected to take part in the next series will get the chance to experience life in some of the world’s most beautiful and remote locations.
BBC is looking for Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World / Credit: BBC
Navigating their way across thousands of miles, they’ll travel through spectacular scenery and dynamic cities, visit ancient wonders, learn local customs, and take part in time-honoured traditions.
But, as producers are keen to point out, “the physical journey is only half of the story”.
That’s because, as the contestants take on the challenge of travelling across the world, the greatest thing they’ll discover along the way could actually be about themselves and one another.
Putting out a UK-wide casting call on the BBC website this week, producers Studio Lambert wrote: “We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice.
“We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.
Applications for the massively-popular show are now open / Credit: BBC
“Maybe you’re looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you’ve lost touch with. You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or explore a particular part of the world.”
Fancy it then?
Applications for the third series of Race Across the World are now open for anyone over 18 years of age, with a deadline date of 6 July 2025, and you can find out more information and apply via the BBC website.
Emily Sergeant -
24th June 2020 
