Members of the public have today been commended by Greater Manchester Police for offering their assistance to a transport officer in difficulty.
The praise follows an incident which occurred at the Shaw and Crompton Metrolink stop.
GMP Royton & Shaw revealed that an officer from the Transport Unit was surrounded by “a group of youths” while out on patrol on his own yesterday evening, and although further details of the behaviour and actions of the group have not been divulged, they were said to be “hostile”.
It was confirmed that the officer was surrounded as he detained an 18-year-old.
Inspector Middleton of the GMP Royton & Shaw team has since taken to social media this morning to inform of the incident.
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The Inspector then also heaped what could be seen as somewhat unexpected praise onto the onlooking public for their actions, after many were said to have stepped in to offer their assistance to the struggling transport officer, instead of take their phones out to film it.
Inspector Middleton said “a big thanks” to the members of the public, and named them as “good citizens”.
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The post on social media read: “A big thanks to the members of the public who didn’t just get their phones out and instead last night tried to help a Transport Unit officer who was on his own and surrounded by a hostile group of youths as he detained an 18-year old at Shaw and Crompton Metrolink stop #GoodCitizens”.
The post has since been well-received by the local community, amassing hundreds of interactions and shares in just a just a few short hours.
Many have also joined in with praising the assisting members of the public.
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One commenter said: “That’s what true Shaw people are like, helping to defend our lovely community”, with another adding a simple: “Well done”.
A third said: “Well done to the people of Shaw, it just shows there are good people out there still”.
“This is what people should do.” a fourth contributed.
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Hotel prices have surged by a whopping 659% on Oasis Live ’27 opening night in Manchester
Emily Sergeant
In some rather unfortunate but expected news, it has been revealed that Manchester hotel prices for Oasis Live ’27 next year have surged.
And not just surged by a little bit, surged by a lot… we’re talking a 659% surge.
Just as they did for the rumoured dates, the experts at SeatPick have gone on to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the now-confirmed concert nights in June 2027 to see how much out-of-town fans may have to part with.
It was revealed that hotel prices have surged by 659% on Oasis’ opening night at the Etihad Stadium on 4 June 2027, while on the first weekend (5 and 6 June) of tour dates, they’ve soared by up to 462% and are, on average, 98% higher than a weekday price.
Overall, the analysis uncovered that 12 June has the most expensive average two-star hotel cost at £253, while the highest average five-star hotel is £409 for the night on 19 June.
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
Featured Image – Joshua Halling (Supplied)
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Drinks prices revealed as Manchester Airport’s first-ever Wetherspoons pub opens inside T2
Emily Sergeant
It’s official… Manchester Airport’s first-ever JD Wetherspoon pub has officially opened its doors inside Terminal 2.
The 300-seater pub – which welcomed its first customers earlier this week – is named The Belle Vue after Manchester’s historic showground.
Throughout the pub, you’ll spot design features that nod to the city’s sporting heritage – including vintage event posters and memorabilia, a ‘locker wall’ hosting trophies and other sporting exhibits, and a cricket-themed design in the carpets and bar panels.
Creating around 150 jobs in the process, The Belle Vue is the final planned new eatery to open in the airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2, marking one of the final steps in the super-terminal’s decade-long, £1.5bn transformation.
Manchester Airport’s first-ever Wetherspoons pub has opened inside Terminal 2 / Credit: Supplied
According to the MEN, pints are priced from £6.20 for Carling and Coors lager, £6.45 for Budweiser, £6.60 for Guinness, and £6.70 for Poretti and 1664 Biere.
Prosecco is £9.20 for 175ml glass and £37.10 for the full bottle, while spirts and mixers are £6.80 for singles and £10.20 for doubles.
There’s also the classic Wetherspoons tea and coffee machines, where you can refill as many times as you like for just £3.60.
“It’s a proud moment to see the final new retail unit opening in our new-look Terminal 2,” commented Richard Jackson, who is the Retail Director at Manchester Airport.
“To be rounding off this 10-year programme by adding such an iconic name as Wetherspoon to the terminal is particularly special and we know that it will prove extremely popular with passengers. We think they’ll love the nods to Manchester’s heritage in the décor and design – and of course the name.”
The Manc -
11th February 2021 
