New research has revealed that Manchester is one of the best cities in the UK for dealing with and disposing of dog poo.
Manchester ranked in second place, closely following fellow northern city Newcastle.
It was rated second on its ease of reporting, its enforcement of fines, and its rules on dog walking – all scoring 10 out of 10.
The research – which was carried out by specialist dog food company, Tails.com – comes following the massive demand for dogs to help ease lockdown loneliness, but now that more people have welcomed four-legged friends into their lives, a lot more fouling has been left behind, with not all owners prepared to pick it up.
There’s thought to be around 269,959 dogs roaming around Manchester at the moment, which equates to 69,972kg of dog poo.
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Although owners in the Manchester city-region may be quick to clean up after their pets, our city actually topped the charts for the amount of poo produced, which is astonishingly equivalent to the weight of 17 Asian elephants every day.
Manchester was rated on its ease of reporting, its enforcement of fines, and its rules on dog walking / Credit: Pixabay / Geograph
Unlike some of the neighbouring cities in the North West however, Manchester came out on top for tackling this issue.
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This is something Manchester City Council is said to be extremely proud of.
“Dog fouling is incredibly unpleasant and something that Manchester City Council has worked hard to stamp out,” said Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods for Manchester City Council.
“Promoting a campaign designed by Keep Britain Tidy, the ‘We’re Watching You’ campaign was used across the city, utilising innovative posters which glowed in the dark and putting residents affected by the grim reality of dog fouling at the heart of our messaging.
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“The Council is proud to have a solid record of prosecuting people who do not clean up after their dogs – but there is always more than can be done.
“Put plainly, one incident of dog fouling is too many.”
The research comes following the massive demand for dogs to help ease lockdown loneliness / Credit: Pxfuel
Speaking on the revealed results, a spokesperson for Tails.com said: “Earlier this year, it was reported that the UK was suffering a ‘dog poo plague’ due to the coronavirus pandemic leading to a huge rise in dog ownership as more of us stayed at home to stay safe – so, how are cities tackling the problem of poo on the city streets?
“The north seemingly reigned supreme in the UK, with Newcastle topping the scoreboard with 68 out of 80, and Manchester following in close second with 66 out of 80.”
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A popular Manc streetwear brand is hosting a big festival to mark their fifth birthday
Danny Jones
Popular Manchester streetwear and footwear brand, CLINTS Inc., is hosting its first-ever festival to mark five whole years in fashion – and it’s going to be big.
The highly sought-after clothing and sneaker make started out from a bedroom in Moston and is now a premium label in British urban, skating, UK grime and hip-hop culture, having been worn by many famous names and welcoming even more through the door of their Deansgate shop.
Located in the ABC Buildings on Quay Street next to Spinningfields, the flagship CLINTS store opened back in 2022 and is much more than a place to buy some new drip: it’s a place that showcases art, music, and a whole sub-sect of shopping beyond just skate silhouettes and trendy trainers.
As hack as it might sound to some, wearing this brand comes along with immersing yourself in the wider style and scene; the very same scene being celebrated in tandem with their fifth birthday.
Not to tease you more than the company already has, but as you can see, details are scarce.
There is no lineup or even location for this festival… only a date.
CLINTS Fest (the inaugural one, at that) will take place on Saturday, 6 September – presumably at or around the 21-23 Quay Street site, but who knows?
Fans of the brand can sign up for the mailing list for the latest details, and pre-sale tickets are also available now, with a couple of clicks on the website revealing that the event is set to start at 12 noon and wrap up around 10:30pm.
If you’re interested, you can register your interest HERE.
Credit: The Manc Group
While you can expect the festival to be packed to the rafters with die-hard followers of all things CLINTS and streetwear, they’re not the only local indie holding a special one-off this month.
In fact, this weekend, a fellow trainer specialist who is still just starting out life in the fashion game but is already making waves reminiscent of their contemporaries.
Here’s hoping this is just the beginning of the journey and they’re the next Manc brand to become a national success story.
Featured Images — The Manc Group/CLINTS Inc (via Instagram)
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Alex Sanderson summons Rudyard Kipling as Sale Sharks scrape into the semi-finals
Danny Jones
Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson referenced the famous Rudyard Kipling after Sale Sharks managed to book their place in the playoffs of this year’s Gallagher Premiership following a nail-biter of a fixture against Exeter Chiefs.
The Sharks sealed their spot in the semi-finals with a 30-26 win over the Chiefs on Saturday night, with a trio of tries, a singular pen and calmness when it came to conversions proving just enough to make it to full time.
Speaking on the narrow score at Sandy Park, Sanderson himself applauded that same composure during his post-match duties, casually quoting Kipling ahead of the next big game.
Writing on social media after nerves had just about settled, the club simply said: “Apologies for raising the heart rate, Sharks Family… but Saturday we go again.”
Beginning with an expression of that same defiant spirit that has seen them across the line on so many occasions, the 45-year-old told TNT Sports, “We got another Monday in us.”
The Sale Sharks coach went on to add: “So if you can keep your head, when everybody else is losing theirs – I think that’s the old Rudyard Kipling poem – you’re in such a better place on the back of that, knowing what we can fix from the Leicester game and what we can do better from today.”
It’s not every day you hear sportsmen calling up the poetic words of the beloved British-India writer, but it certainly impressed plenty of supporters, though Sanderson has always been popular among fans for his candour and charisma in interviews.
Ultimately, it was Rekeiti Ma’asi-White, Bevan Rodd, Luke Cowan-Dickie and George Ford that the Greater Manchester outfit had to thank for the electrifying finish
You can see how much it meant, clear as day…
Not done yet…
Thank you for your support Sharks Family, it’s truly appreciated!
Sale Sharks will now take on Leicester Tigers (who the local side finished just behind in third place following the result against the Chiefs) in the Premiership semis as they look to get revenge for previous painful meetings
Are you feeling hopeful, Sharks Family?
You can see the full highlights from Sale Sharks’ tense victory over the Exeter Chiefs down below.
Alex Sanderson channelled Rudyard Kipling and Sale scrapped like true Sharks.
Emily Sergeant -
5th August 2021 
