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Manchester pairs who live together needed for hit ITV gameshow

ITV is looking for people who live in Manchester to appear on the second series of gameshow 'Lingo'.

The Manc The Manc - 8th February 2021

ITV is looking for people who live in Manchester to appear on the second series of the channel’s hit gameshow ‘Lingo’.

The word play game – which debuted in January – has been commissioned for a 60-episode run after averaging 1.9 million viewers last time out; ranking as the most successful 3pm time slot show since 2002. 

ITV is now seeking new contestants for series two,, placing an ad for “fun and energetic pairs from Greater Manchester who live in the same household (partners, siblings, parents and children, flatmates/friends etc).”

The ad says that those selected “could be in with the chance of winning thousands of pounds.”

Lingo involves three teams – each made up of two contestants – competing against each other to “fill in the blanks and find words.”

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Over a series of rounds the prize money builds, but so does the risk – with a nail-biting End Game offering the last pair standing the chance to double their prize fund or go home with nothing.

The gameshow is hosted by actor, comedian and TV presenter Adil Ray OBE – with each episode lasting 60 minutes.

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ITV’s ad reads: “Are you the perfect pair for the show? Are you fun and energetic? Are you good under pressure? Have you got a way with words? If so we want to hear from you…”

The last date for applications is Friday 5 March.

Audition/casting period will take place between Monday 8 February and Saturday 5 June.

More information on how to apply is available here.

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Pubs can extend their opening hours if England make it to the Euro 2024 semi-finals

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Pubs are to be permitted to extend their opening hours if England make it through to the semi-finals of EURO 2024 this summer.

With the Premier League, and the English and Scottish football leagues, all drawing to a close over the next couple of weeks, our nations are already looking ahead to what is gearing up to be a massive summer of sport – with both the UEFA EURO 2024, and the 2024 Olympics coming up before August is out.

And now, it’s been revealed by Home Secretary James Cleverly that if either England or Scotland’s mens national football teams make it to the semi-final of European football’s flagship tournament, then pubs will be allowed to stay open for longer.

But, there’s a bit of a catch… because isn’t there always?

The Government has said that venues will be allowed to stay open for an extra two hours on match days if either or both teams reach the last four or the final of the competition, but this only applies to pubs that already have a license to open until 11pm anyway.

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Pubs can extend their opening hours if England make it to the Euro 2024 semi-finals / Credit: Piqsels | Wikimedia Commons

The move to extend opening hours comes after a consultation at the end of last year, and is hoped to provide a boost to the hospitality industry – which has notably been hit hard during the ongoing cost of living crisis.

The Home Secretaries in England and Wales, under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003, can make an order relaxing licensing hours to mark occasions of “exceptional national significance”, but the Scottish and Northern Irish Governments have to set their own rules.

“We have listened to the public through our consultation,” explained Home Secretary James Cleverley, “and we will be extending pub licensing hours should England or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of Euro 2024.”

The EURO 2024 semi-finals are to be held on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 July / Credit: UEFA

Mr Cleverley said the move will “allow friends, families and communities to come together for longer to watch their nation hopefully bring it home”.

This legislation is set to be laid in Parliament today (Wednesday 8 May) to ensure there is enough time for it to be debated and passed before the tournament begins on Friday 14 June, the Government has confirmed.

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The EURO 2024 semi-finals are to be held on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 July, with the final taking place on Sunday 14 July.

Featured Image – Louis Hansel (via Unsplash)

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Blue Peter is launching a FREE book club for kids at Manchester’s Central Library

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Blue Peter is launching a book club for kids right here in Manchester later this month, and it’s free for everyone to get involved with.

Book-loving mini Mancs are in for a real treat in a couple of weeks time, as the iconic BBC children’s TV series is partnering with Manchester Libraries and The Reading Agency for an exciting new project called ‘Blue Peter Book Club Live’.

Officially kicking off at the Central Library in the heart of Manchester city centre next Saturday (18 May) Blue Peter Book Club Live is set to be a “fun-filled event” that’s open to all.

Not only will kids get to discover a whole host of “brilliant books” and “celebrate the joy and adventure of reading” with guest authors Eve Ainsworth, and the Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho, but there’ll also be the chance to meet Blue Peter presenters Abby, Joel, and Shini, along with Henry the Blue Peter Dog, at the free event too.

CBeebies presenters George Webster and Gyasi Sheppi will also be there to take families on some “enchanting escapades” with magical story time sessions.

Creative crafts, masses of books, and the opportunity to meet some classic book characters like Alice, the Mad Hatter, Willy Wonka, Peter Pan, and more, are also set to make the library “come to life”.

Blue Peter is launching a free book club for kids in Manchester / Credit: BBC & The Reading Agency

The Blue Peter Book Club ‘Badge Trail’ also launches on the day too, and it challenges children to discover special Blue Peter badges on display in 12 different cultural venues across Manchester – with a bonus badge in the Blue Peter Garden in Salford, and some exciting prizes up for grabs.

Beyond the launch event, a series of ‘Book Hunt events will also be coming to “unexpected settings” in Manchester’s parks and open spaces throughout the summer too, and schools across the Greater Manchester region can also join in with Blue Peter Book Club Live by using activity packs and reading resources developed by The Reading Agency to create a “nationwide celebration”.

Ahead of the event next weekend, Councillor John Hacking, who is the Executive Member for Skills Employment and Leisure at Manchester City Council, has called Blue Peter’s new book club a “magnificent initiative”.

Blue Peter Book Club Live will kick-off with a launch event at Manchester Central Library / Credit: Ricardo (via Flickr)

“We are thrilled to be hosting this exciting book event alongside our partners in the iconic Central Library,” Cllr Hacking commented.

“The book club is a magnificent initiative to inspire a love of reading and creativity to get our children engaged and excited by books, and this launch event is one that families with young children will not want to miss.”

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Find out more about Blue Peter Book Club Live on the BBC website here.

Featured Image – gov.uk (via Flickr)

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