It’s officially the hottest day of the year in Manchester, with the sun shining high in the sky and the temperatures soaring.
This means the swimsuits are out.
Mancunians are not usually known for needing much of an excuse to get themselves kitted out in shorts, skirts and t-shirts during the summer season, but not everybody would consider themselves to be ‘bikini body’ ready.
If you’d much rather just enjoy yourself and have a laugh this summer though, then there’s arguably no swimsuit better than one that mimics a hairy chest.
Luckily, Amazon is selling one that’s perfect for the occasion – and it’ll only set you back £16.99.
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As bizarre as it sounds, the women’s comical high-cut one piece swimsuit – which is manufactured by the brand RAISVEREN – has made use of 3D printed technology to create this “attractive design” that looks just like the hairy chest of a man who likely boasts the confidence we’re all after.
3D printed technology has been used to create this “attractive design” / Credit: RAISVEREN / Amazon
According to the product description on Amazon, the swimsuit is made from a comfortable cotton blended with spandex and nylon to create a secure fit, with elasticity and a padding bra.
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There’s dozens of five star ratings and reviews from satisfied previous shoppers too, including one who admits: “It’s gross and amazing at the same time [and] when it’s on, it looks so real”, adding that it’s “worth the investment”.
So, if you’re looking to channel your ‘uncle nob ed’ this summer, you can get your hands on one of these unique swimsuits from Amazon here.
Looking to pull off the illusion of someone who’s been hitting the gym instead? There’s a bunch of retailers on the market that currently selling half and full-body suits made from 100% medical-grade silicone to give the appearance of abs and muscles.
Both Manchester United and Manchester City named as teams with the least amount of local fans
Emily Sergeant
Both Manchester United and Manchester City have been identified as being teams with the least amount of local fans, according to a new survey.
We all know that supporting a local team can be seen as a mark of credibility among a certain kind of football fan, while on the flip side of that, not following a local team is often associated with being a ‘glory hunter’. But which Premier League clubs have the highest – and lowest – proportion of supporters living close to home?
Well, YouGov decided to use its profiles data to analyse the fanbases of all 20 Premier League clubs for the 2026-27 season to get the answer to this once and for all.
And it’s fair to say that it’s not looking the best for the Manchester teams.
The study found that, overall, Brighton & Hove Albion is the Premier League’s most local team – with 56% of fans based in the South East.
Sunderland (50%) and Nottingham Forest (49%) supporters are the next-most likely to live in the same region as their teams, followed by Aston Villa, Brentford, Ipswich, Leeds, Fulham, Hull, and Crystal Palace fans rounding out the top 10.
At the other end of the table, Manchester United has the second-lowest proportion of local supporters, with only a quarter based in the North West (23%), with one in six (17%) actually living in London instead.
And then as for Manchester City – who are widely considered to be the most successful team of the modern era – it has ranked fourth-bottom for local fans, as a quarter of the club’s supporters are based in the North West, with a fifth based in London (19%).
But although both United and City have found themselves towards the bottom end of the ranking, they are not the worst offenders.
That title, unfortunately, does belong to another North West team though – Liverpool.
Liverpool is the club with the lowest proportion of ‘local’ supporters, as just a fifth are based in the North West (21%) with the next highest concentration of fans can being found in London.
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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“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.
Emily Sergeant -
2nd June 2021 
