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Steps are reforming and are performing in Manchester in 2021

2020 is finally bringing us some good news for once.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 8th September 2020
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It’s been confirmed this morning that iconic nineties pop group Steps are reforming for a comeback tour and they’re heading to Manchester in 2021.

2020 is finally bringing us some good news for once.

After teasing fans with promotional material for a new album yesterday, the five-piece group took to their official social media platforms this morning to announce the news that they would be reforming for an arena tour in a post that read: “We are SO excited to announce our 2021 #FutureHolds tour!

“Pre-order our new album What The Future Holds from the Steps Superstore now (link in our bio) for exclusive pre-sale ticket access next Tues Sep 15th.

“Tickets and VIP experiences on general sale Friday Sep 18th at 10am.”

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Steps will be performing on their What The Future Holds UK tour in Manchester’s newly-named AO Arena on 11th November 2021.

Sophie Ellis-Bexter has been confirmed as the supporting performer.

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Their new album – also titled What The Future Holds and featuring a brand new title single written by Australian singer Sia – is available to pre-order from 8am this morning and will be officially released on 21st November 2020.

Tickets and VIP experiences go on general sale on Friday 18th September at 10am.

You can find more information on tickets and album sale via the Steps Superstore website here.

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Manchester’s The Grosvenor pub set to host huge England fan zone with Fireball for 2026 World Cup

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With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, there’ll obviously be tonnes of places showing the game, but there’s only one place that’s promising big screens, ball pits, pool tables, ping pong, a ‘peep show’ and plenty more right from the off: The Grosvenor.

It doesn’t hurt that they’re teaming up with beloved booze brand Fireball to spice things up.

We hope the goals come easily for England this tournament, but we can assure the drinks will be free-flowing regardless, over at The Grosvenor on Oxford Road Corridor here in Manchester city centre.

Located just on the corner of (you guessed it) Grosvenor St and the busy Oxford Rd stretch, they’re already getting geared up for tournament time…

Teaming up with the famous cinnamon whisky liqueur, the popular student and matchday spot is set to be busier than ever for this year’s World Cup.

We’ve watched a few Manchester derbies and other big games here in the past, so we can personally vouch for the vibes.

As for what they have in store for the North American edition of FIFA’s biggest competition and the ultimate celebration of the beautiful game, besides numerous England flags hanging from the walls and that beautiful ceiling, there’ll be plenty of music, England anthems, giveaways and top-tier atmosphere.

In addition to lots of chanting from yourselves, no doubt, there’ll be DJ sets and merch up for grabs, as well as lots of big wigs, St George’s glasses and foam hands floating around the room.

Credit: The Grosvenor (supplied)

Of course, there will also be wall-to-wall coverage of the games across their many screens around the venue, not least of all the big box sitting pride of place above the bar itself.

With two large floors and more intimate seating options upstairs, there are plenty of ways to watch Thomas Tuchel’s team fly the flag.

Kicking off with the Three Lions’ opening clash against Croatia on Wednesday, 17 June, the venue will be transformed into a sea of red and white, and guests will also be treated to a completely FREE shot of Fireball every single time England score.

Don’t mind if we do.

Naturally, with stuff like this on offer, fans are encouraged to grab their tickets for the fixtures as early as possible so as not to miss out.

In their words AND ours, “From the first whistle to the final anthem, The Grosvenor is set to become one of Manchester’s home ends for the World Cup.”

You can reserve your tickets from just £3 for The Grosvenor Fireball Fanzone – along with plenty of cheap pints and affordable food and drink packages – right HERE.

(Don’t say, don’t say it, don’t say it) It’s coming home…

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Met Office dishes on how long heatwave’ll last as yesterday was hottest May day on record

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The Met Office has given us an idea of how long this current heatwave may last.

It comes after a new UK temperature record was broken yesterday, as it reached 34.8°C at the weather station in Kew Gardens – with the figure being both the highest daily maximum temperature recorded in meteorological spring (March, April, and May), as well as the highest temperature in May all together.

The previous record of 32.8°C was reached in 1922 and 1944.

If confirmed and validated, and May sees a new official daily temperature record, it would mean that more than half of the monthly record highs – seven out of 12 – have been set since 2003.

But what exactly is considered to be a heatwave? Well, heatwave conditions in the UK are met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold for that location.

Looking ahead to the rest of the week, and providing the public with an indication of how long these temperatures could last, Met Office weather forecasters say the start of the week will see the heatwave continue for much of England and Wales with temperatures ‘well above average’, and today (Tuesday 26) expected to be another ‘very hot day’ with a rapid rise in temperatures through the morning.

The heat will then continue through the week, with highs of 31°C forecast for Wednesday, 30°C on Thursday, 27°C on Friday, and 28°C on Saturday.

“We’ve now provisionally broken the spring and May temperature record,” commented Met Office Chief Operational Meteorologist, Dan Suri.

“Meteorologically, what we’ve seen is the influence of warmth building under an area of high pressure near the UK allowing exceptional heat to build allowing maximum and minimum temperatures to reach levels not previously reported at this time of year.

“Further heat is in the forecast for much of England and Wales, with similar temperatures forecast for Tuesday.

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“High pressure is forecast to gradually lose its influence later in the week, though maximum temperatures will still remain high and in the low 30°Cs for some mid-week and high 20°Cs late this week.”

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