Bolton town centre could soon be home to a huge drive-thru kebab that’s the first of its kind in the UK.
According to planning applications that have been recently-submitted, a vacant and run-down premises on Moor Lane – which is close to Le Mans Crescent and Bolton Town Hall in the heart of the town centre – could be converted into a branch of the restaurant chain German Doner Kebab, with a drive-thru facilities attached.
CGI images published by Bolton Council in support of the application show the intended transformation of the building into a two-storey restaurant.
The premises have previously been used by local charities.
Both the Mental Health Independent Support Team (MHIST) and Bolton NICE – who develop community and business enterprises and opportunities for employment – have previously occupied the Moor Lane building.
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The applicants for the proposals are Bolton-based company Synergie Holdings.
The current site of the potential development on Moor Lane in Bolton town centre / Credit: Google Maps
At this point, the application form for the change of use of the building from retail premises to restaurant facilities says the hours of opening for the venture are unknown.
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The application adds that five on-site parking spots would be created at the site.
A Bolton highways department response to the application says more information would be needed for them to deliver an opinion.
It states: “Owing to the premises location in relation to the highways around the town centre of Bolton, the applicant will need to submit some form of transport statement in order to justify the proposed change of use.
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The building could be converted into a branch of the restaurant chain German Doner Kebab / Credit: Twitter (@GermanDoner_UK)
“The statement should provide a rough indication as to how accessibility to the premises will be controlled and how abuse of the one-way system on Gas Street will be prevented, as well as giving a rough indication of traffic impact from the proposed use.
“In its present form there is insufficient information available within the submission for the Highway Authority to fully comment.”
After a period of consultation with local businesses and residents about the proposals, the proposed plans will then be considered by planners in Bolton.
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Home Bargains has announced a special two-day closure of all UK stores
Emily Sergeant
Home Bargains has, once again, announced it’ll be closing all its UK stores on both Boxing Day and New Year’s Day this year.
And it’s to make sure staff get a ‘well deserved break’.
After what has been yet another busy year for the retail industry, many workers have been left feeling like they could do with a little extra time off, which is why Home Bargains is following on with what has become a now-annual tradition by shutting up shop on two bank holidays.
All of our stores will be closing for Boxing Day & New Years Day.
Announcing the move in a post on social media, the discount retailer confirmed: “All of our stores will be closing for Boxing Day and New Years Day. We would like to thank all our colleagues for how hard you have worked this past year, and want you to relax and enjoy the Christmas break with your loved ones.”
Of course, this isn’t the first time the retailer has kept its doors shut on bank holidays.
Many shoppers will recall it has made the same decision to give hardworking staff a break every year since 2019.
Explaining a little more about the decision taken to close all its stores, Home Bargains said: “As a family-run business, we know the importance of being together at Christmas with those we care about most, now more than ever.
“This is our way of saying thank you to our colleagues for their continued hard work and dedication.”
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Two Greggs in Manchester will be serving their breakfast menu in the evening next week
Emily Sergeant
Who says breakfast has to end at 11am?
In news that’s set to be music to the ears of breakfast lovers in Manchester, Greggs is giving them exactly what they want.
We all know that brunch is a ‘thing’ by now, so now it’s time for brinner to make a name for itself instead, as Greggs has teamed up with Heinz to bring its much-loved breakfast menu back for tea time, kicking off from 4pm onwards.
The move comes as a new survey has found that the majority of Mancs (69%) admit to enjoying eating breakfast food in the evening, saying it’s ‘convenient and comforting’ – even ranking breakfast as a ‘more important’ meal than tea, as well (38% vs 36%).
Two Greggs in Manchester will be serving their breakfast menu in the evening next week / Credit: Greggs (Supplied)
Greggs says it has ‘lost count’ of the amount of customers that have tried to order breakfast items after the usual cut-off time, especially in Greater Manchester.
But luckily for those breakfast-loving Mancs, they can finally get their favourite breakfast and sauce pairing long after the morning rush is over next… but only at two Greggs branches, and only for a very limited time.
On Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October, the Heinz x Greggs Brinner collab will be available at Greggs St Mary’s Gate and Greggs Oxford Road, from 4-7pm only.
“We’ve lost count of the number of customers who have tried their luck ordering breakfast after 11am, so when Heinz came to us with the idea of making Brinner a reality, it felt like the perfect excuse to give the people what they want,” explained Zoe Harris, who is the Customer Director at Greggs.
“And let’s be honest, a Greggs Bacon Roll just wouldn’t be the same without a squeeze of Heinz Tomato Ketchup.”
Emily Sergeant -
28th January 2022 
