There’s a brand new pet-friendly hotel getting ready to open its doors right here in Manchester city centre in a couple of months.
Located on the corner of John Dalton Street and Deansgate in the heart of the city’s most lively strip, with some of the best bars, shops, restaurants, galleries, and nightlife on its doorstep, Qbic Manchester is set to become “Manchester’s most creative hangout”, a hub to “share stories and relax”, and a welcome-boost to the local tourism industry – once travel restrictions amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic permit, of course.
As the fourth hotel in the Qbic chain – joining locations in London, Brussels and Amsterdam – the Manchester branch’s eye-catching pink decor provides a stylish new option for a night’s stay in the city centre.
It’s also set to be one of Manchester’s greenest hotels too.
With an emphasis on sustainability, Qbic Manchester will feature roof solar panels, acting as a constant feed of green energy, and there will also be eco-friendly benefits in the rooms too, with water-efficient high-pressure showers, and rewards for customers who choose not to get their room cleaned daily.
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The on-site restaurant and bar, Motley Social House, will even feature low-mileage and in-season produce all year round to provide “unpretentious” dishes.
And on top of all of that, Qbic Manchester claims it has “revolutionised what the tradition affordable hotel is” too, by promising competitive room rates – starting at just £63 per night for a double room- and even bringing its pet-friendly policy up North too, so your four-legged friend tag along with you.
But before the new hangout officially opens for business, Qbic Manchester is on the look-out for 100 people to become ‘testers’ and ” eat, sleep and enjoy the newest hotel with a plus one”.
The description for the sought-after role on the Qbic website reads: “We’re opening the doors to the shiny new Qbic Manchester in April this year (depending on national lockdown restrictions) and we need you to come and test drive it.
“We are seeking 100 testers to sleep, eat and hang out in what is set to be the latest (and greatest) hotel experience Manchester has ever seen.
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“Think you’re up for the job?
“Sign up now and you and a friend could be heading to Qbic Manchester for a free nights stay with breakfast and dinner at our restaurant Motley Social House included”.
Manchester firefighter surprises partner with proposal during new recruits parade
Danny Jones
We’re a sucker for a wholesome little video as we know you are, which is exactly why we thought of you lot when we came across this video of a newly graduated Manchester firefighter surprising his partner with a heartwarming proposal.
Just the kind of heartwarming that usually sets us off after a long week at work.
The clip shared by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) on Thursday, 25 April, shows Manc fireman James popping the question to his girlfriend sat unassumingly in the audience at a recent passing out ceremony.
Pass out ceremonies are when trainees go from recruits to fully qualified firefighters after completing their intensive operational training. It’s a long-standing tradition in the emergency services where friends and family gather to celebrate their achievements – it’s almost like it’s the perfect opportunity…
Watch as a Manc firefighter turns his passing out ceremony into a surprise proposal.
As you can see, since the graduates are usually the centre of attention, James couldn’t help but size his moment and instead of walking and lining up normally like everyone else, he decided to head straight over to his wife-to-be and get down on one knee.
You already know the rest.
Welling up immediately and barely able to remove her hands from her face, Melissa nods and says yes as the crowd cheers and the pair share a smooch.
Writing on social media, the GMFRS said: “We managed to capture a VERY special moment at our new recruits pass out parade today… Congratulations to James and Melissa!”, adding, “Certainly one way to start your new career”.
If we don’t see all the groomsmen dressed as firefighters on a random viral video sometime soon we’re going to be gutted.
All the best to the happy couple and if you’ve got any more lovely clips like this to send in so we can make ourselves cry (in a good way), you know what to do.
Featured Images — Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
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The Chestergate pub in Stockport is at it again with some of the most wonderfully Manc scenes you’ll ever see
Danny Jones
The legendary Chestergate pub in Stockport is back with another belter of a video, following on from their viral belly-flashing clip of 2022.
The Mersey Square boozer has painted yet another quintessentially Northern depiction of UK pub culture with the latest Manc scenes they’ve captured around the karaoke machine.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of stumbling into The Chestergate in Stockport town centre, the long-standing boozer currently operated by publican chain Blind Tiger Inns, you’re seriously missing out.
While it might not be the flashiest of pubs, when it comes to entertainment, it always delivers.
Whether it’s stunts like renaming themselves ‘The Southgate’ whenever the Euros or World Cup rolls around, or the locals just genuinely having a whale of a time no matter what day of the week it is, it really sums up the best of pub culture.
The Chestergate went viral for some of the most British footage ever caught on film back in 2022 and the videos saw a huge wave of love and support flooding in for the pub, as well as a healthy amount of chuckles. Safe to say we were chuffed to see them pop back up on our feed again recently.
Karaoke night at The Chestergate literally never disappoints.
Forget ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ or ‘Champagne Supernova’ for karaoke songs – we’ll take a cacophony of inaudible throwback pop music, whilst another bloke and his hype man try and MC over a totally ill-fitting beat any day of the week.
And that’s handy because you’ll find those kinds of shenanigans happening at this place all the time.
It’s simultaneously one of the most no-nonsense and somehow a non-stop shenanigan-filled paradise. They also look after their own and consider their regulars part of the family. Case and point: they threw their very own ‘Dancing Queen’ Molly a big bash for her 86th birthday and it’s such wholesome viewing.
At this point, it’s worth flagging that we have nothing but envy for these folks and anyone who’s just out there having the time of their lives on any random weeknight.
Yes, it produced plenty of laughs for those watching online in recent times but this lot won’t mind one bit – not only is the pub seeing more and more new faces through the door but that’s the whole point of a pub, isn’t it? Going for a pint with your nearest and dearest and having a laugh.
Not only is it very Manchester but it’s Britain at its very best.
We hope to see you at The Chestergate pub in Stockport for a pint or two sometime soon and we’re making a bit of a prat of ourselves, don’t worry, we’re sure they’ll have the cameras ready for you.
Emily Sergeant -
4th February 2021 
