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Manchester’s naughtiest dogs wanted for the next series of Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly

'Dogfather' Graeme Hall is on a quest to restore harmony among Britain's most badly behaved dogs.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 11th November 2020
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There’s a new series of Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly in the works and producers are looking for some of Manchester’s naughtiest dogs to take part.

Does your four-legged friend have an unusual habit or obsession? Is your dog baffling you with their compulsive and quirky behaviour?

Stealing? Escaping? Or worse?

Well, there’s a TV show that can help with that and it’s back.

The hit Channel 5 show is set to return to our TV screens for series three and is currently on the look-out for desperate dog owners who are in need of a helping hand from expert dog handler and trainer Graeme Hall to feature.

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Graeme Hall – also known as ‘the dogfather’ – is on a quest to restore harmony.

With more than 10 years’ experience, Graeme has built his reputation on finding quick but long-lasting fixes to almost any dog behaviour problem, and he travels all around the country as part of the series to help struggling dog owners solve their pet’s problems.

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Speaking ahead of the new series, Graeme said: “No dog is naughty, some just need a bit of guidance to learn right from wrong – and that’s where I come in.”

Do you know a naughty dog?

If you or someone you know could benefit from some tips from Graeme and the show, you can contact the production team via email on [email protected]. 

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Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly is following strict social-distancing guidelines and has adapted their filming protocols in line with government guidance to make it a completely COVID-19 safe production for all involved.

More information can be found here.

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Manchester City Council green-light new venue at Medlock Square, with Mamma Mia! The Party to open the immersive space

Danny Jones Danny Jones New venue opening at Medlock Square Etihad Campus Mamma Mia The Party debut

The smash-hit ‘Mamma Mia: The Party’ is set to land in Manchester next year as the maiden event of another brand-new space set to open as part of the upcoming Medlock Square development.

Etihad Campus has seen a lot of moving pieces over the past few years, be it the building of Co-op Live, the ongoing expansion of Man City’s home ground, the soon-to-launch hotel attached to the stadium and now Medlock.

But those in control of the land are content with stopping there; this looks to be just the start of a whole new evolution for the East Manchester area, with an as yet untitled new immersive arts, experience and events venue also set to join the new slate of projects.

You see another glimpse of the purpose-built mini arena, of sorts, down below.

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Credit: Medlock Square (publicity pictures)

With plans having now been approved by the City Council, the ‘immersive’ space will be situated between the Etihad, Co-op Live and Medlock Square itself, holding up to 600 guests per performance.

Currently set to open in late 2027, following the rest of the square’s launch window being fully rolled out, we still don’t know the name of this next addition, but the structure itself will dovetail with the surrounding buildings and areas as part of seasonal activations, live shows and sports screenings, as well as pop-ups, brand collaborations and more.

Looping back, the interactive, multimedia extravaganza that is ‘Mamma Mia! The Party’ will finally be making its Manc debut as part of the 10th anniversary of the all-singing, all-dancing and even all-dining in-demand production.

As per an official press release from the Medlock Square media team, the show will combine “live music, theatre, food and storytelling” and “offer visitors an unforgettable night out.”

The original UK production at The O2 in London has now surpassed more than 1,500 performances, with a total of 700k guests attending these shows in 110 countries across the globe. Safe to say it’s rather popular.

As for Medlock Square and the surrounding Etihad Campus, Manchester City supporters have also been given another look at the soon-to-open, immersive hotel tie-in experience.

With a skywalk, rooftop bar, a new MCFC shop and various other bits set to spill out onto Medlock Square, it all feels like a period of wholesale changes over in the blue half of the city – especially with the football club bidding farewell to their manager Pep Guardiola after more than a decade.

Following the new and improved North Stand being named after him in the first of many tributes, the City Football Group (CFG) are also set to commission a statue in his honour over the coming months.

Meanwhile, Medlock Square is also due to open later this year, although an official completion date has not been confirmed.

You can stay up to date with all the latest on Mamma Mia! The Part’s Manchester shows right HERE.

Not forgetting a brand-new women’s football facility, too, there is so much stuff going on over at the Etihad that it can be hard to keep track, but here’s the latest look at some of the rooms set to feature in the hotel of the same name.

First look at the lavish two-storey penthouse hotel suite opening at the Etihad campus
See more here.

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Featured Images — Publicity pictures (CGIs via Medlock Square)

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Manchester City sign Beth Mead as European champion Lioness completes major transfer move to WSL title rivals

Danny Jones Danny Jones Beth Mead joins Man City Women from Arsenal

In a major move for recently crowned champions Manchester City, two-time Euros winner Beth Mead has completed a switch from title Women’s Super League (WSL) rivals Arsenal.

This one is sure to cause quite the stir, especially given the players that have been transferred between them in the past.

Announcing the signing on Friday, 12 June, Man City Women confirmed the done deal in a social media post that also revealed she will don the number seven shirt.

With City having finally won the first title in over a decade earlier this year – only their second in the modern era – the England Women’s star and WSL heavyweight didn’t mince her words on arrival, telling the club and its fans: “I’m here to win.”

The 31-year-old from Whitby spent the best part of nine years at Arsenal, during which time she has also gone on to become one of the most prolific Lionesses under Sarina Wiegman.

Boasting not only 81 national team caps to her name, but also having scored 40 times in his career thus far (her assists included, guaranteeing at least a goal contribution every other game, on average), she’s been one of the most dangerous female forwards in Europe for some time now.

Speaking in a club statement, she said: “City have always played beautiful football, but I think this season they’ve been very cutthroat in front of goal, [found] different ways of scoring, different ways of creating goalscoring opportunities.

“I think that’s been the difference: they’ve found ways to score and win games when it’s been cagey, or whether it’s felt easy and you become complacent. I think that’s been the difference this season for City winning.”

Having already linked up with fellow England star Alex Greenwood upon making her first appearance at Man City’s brand new women’s football facility, she went on to add: “I’ve played with a lot of the players in the team, I’ve watched a lot of players in the team over the years and in the season gone [by], and I think that’s what created a lot of excitement.

Manchester City reveal new state-of-the-art women’s football facility
They’ve aimed to set a new industry standard for the women’s game.

Penning a first MCWFC contract this week, she has signed a deal until the summer of 2029; both she and City supporters will no doubt be hoping she can add at least one more piece of silverware by the end of the 2026/27 campaign.

With head coach Andrée Jeglertz now looking to mount a title defence over at the Etihad Campus, and the Women’s World Cup in Brazil getting underway this time next year, Mead will obviously be looking to hit the ground running ahead of her first season in sky blue.

There is undoubtedly an element of curiosity to see who will have the better overall performance this upcoming term between her and national teammate Chloe Kelly, with the latter ex-City player having left the club for the red side of north London instead.

Speaking of cities split into two halves, football-wise, elsewhere in transfer news, Manchester United have also been linked to a new attacker of their own – it remains to be seen how strong the interest is going both ways…

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Featured Images — Manchester City Women FC

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