A Manchester mum was left looking like she’d spent the day “in the arms of a sexy hunk” after two perfect hand prints were hilariously sunburned onto the back of her shoulders.
35-year-old Leanne Gresty had taken a day trip with her family to New Brighton Beach on the Wirral during last month’s scorching heatwave, and after applying some sun cream to her daughter, decided to dab some on her own shoulders too, before making an attempt at covering her back too by simply slapping her hands over each shoulder.
But as Leanne failed to actually rub the lotion in at all, only the specific points where her hands had touched on her back had any protection from the sun’s rays.
This left her with the perfect outline of two hands on her sunburned back.
Despite the healthcare assistant seeing the funny side of the “hilarious” situation, the striking marks have earned Leanne some shocked reactions from anyone who has seen her and she’s even been forced to explain what happened to baffled passers-by.
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Admittedly slightly embarrassed by the careless reality of the story, Leanne said she thought it was funnier to say that “some sexy hunk had his arms around her” while she was in the sun instead, rather than having applied the cream badly.
35-year-old Leanne Gresty had taken a day trip with her family to New Brighton Beach on the Wirral / Credit: Geograph (Jeff Buck)
Relaying the comical chain of events, Leanne said: “I’d put sun cream on my daughter and I don’t usually use it on myself [because I don’t often burn], but I still put a bit on my back and shoulders [but] didn’t ask anybody to put it on for me.
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“I didn’t even really feel the marks were there at first. It was my sister who said ‘oh, somebody’s put sand on your back’ [and] it’s at that point I thought ‘Oh god, that’s where I put my sun cream on’.
“I saw the humour in it though – I thought it was hilarious straight away.”
Leanne continued: “I could have said some sexy hunk had his arms around me the whole time. That would have been a better story [and] it would have been more exciting, but hopefully what people did think when they saw the marks was ‘Ooh, that’s an effective sun cream.'”
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It wasn’t a quick fix either, as Leanne admitted that “those hand marks were there for a couple of days afterwards.”
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Mancs wanted to take part in a new series of the ‘hardest quiz show on TV’
Emily Sergeant
Call yourself a clever clogs? The BBC is currently looking for contestants to take part in what is widely considered the hardest quiz show on TV.
That’s right – Only Connect is back for another series on BBC Two.
Presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell and first broadcast all the way back in 2008, Only Connect takes TV quizzing to the next level, as it sees two teams compete against each other by finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues.
In this quiz show – which viewers have dubbed one of the most challenging there is – knowledge only takes you so far, as the ability to think laterally is also deemed ‘vitally important’.
A casting call for the upcoming 2027 series has been shared on the BBC website, with people from Greater Manchester encouraged to apply.
Mancs wanted to take part in a new series of the ‘hardest quiz show on TV’ / Credit: BBC
The casting call reads: “The popular BBC Two quiz show presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell returns for a new series in 2027.
“Only Connect is seeking teams of three players OR single applicants or teams of two looking for like-minded teammates to pool their combined wits to solve fiendish conundrums and vexing puzzles.
“This is the quiz series where, as in life itself, knowledge will only take you so far: patience and lateral thinking are also vital. It’s all about making connections between things which may appear, at first glance, not to be connected at all.”
Reckon you’ve got what it takes then? Applications are now open, and all applicants must be aged 18 or over and a resident in the UK or Channel Islands.
Massive student night returns to Trafford Centre next month with up to 50% off on big brands
Emily Sergeant
Students can get themselves up to 50% off on food, activities, and loads of big-name brands at the Trafford Centre next month.
With thousands of new and returning students starting to arrive for the new academic year at Greater Manchester‘s universities, one of the region’s biggest student nights will be making a long-awaited comeback for one night only next month – and there’ll be loads of exclusive offers and free entertainment to make the most of across the evening.
Taking over the Trafford Centre in early October, the popular one-off student night is happening in partnership with Student Beans, and gives cash-strapped students the chance to shop a variety of incredible discounts all under one roof.
Just some of the big brands offering big discounts include 25% off at Levi’s and Boux Avenue, 20% off at Gymshark, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch, and 15% off at KIKO, Rituals, and Sephora.
It’s not just retail brands you’ll be able to save some pennies on either, as many of the Trafford Centre’s restaurants and cafes will also be offering discounts and freebies on the night too.
Alongside the offers, students can expect plenty of live entertainment and in-store experiences throughout the evening, including a DJ set and drinks at Calvin Klein, in-store fitness challenges and at Gymshark, an exclusive piercing event at Lovisa, and a Beauty Hub takeover at Sephora.
There’ll also be ‘spin-to-win’ opportunities at places like schuh, River Island, and YO! Sushi.
Massive student night returns to Trafford Centre next month with up to 50% off on big brands / Credit: Supplied
“Student Night is one of the highlights of our autumn calendar, and we’re excited to welcome students for an evening of brilliant offers and feel-good experiences,” explained Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at the Trafford Centre.
“Whether they are updating their wardrobe, stocking up on beauty favourites, grabbing a bite to eat or enjoying the atmosphere with friends, there is plenty to discover across the centre.
“With simple transport links from Manchester city centre and across the region, Trafford Centre is the perfect place for a student night out.”
The Trafford Centre’s Student Night is happening on Thursday 1 October from 6-10pm, and students can now reserve themselves a spot by registering online HERE.
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4th August 2021 
