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]]> 6799 0 0 0 We know, we know. 

It's Dry January. You're hitting the gym. You're saving money. It's new year, new you.

The thing is, restaurants in Manchester know this, too. That's why the prices of food and drink are being slashed all over town throughout the month.

Below are a few featured offers for you to get stuck into, but if you scroll down to the bottom, we've provided a pretty healthy list of seriously good discounts happening throughout the city centre.

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Get Chucked

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If you haven't heard about the absolutely mouth-watering burgers from Get Chucked in Urmston, you've probably seen them.

These towering meat feasts are all over social media at the moment, with hundreds of hungry punters eagerly posting images online before getting stuck in.

Beef and bread are high on the list of no-no's for January... usually. But get this - Get Chucked are plating up their bulky burgers for half the price during Sunday to Thursday throughout the month.

That includes all the big favourites like the Luther 2.0 burger (with smoked streaky bacon and glazed donut bun), the Seoul Seeker (with buttermilk fried chicken, asian slaw and sweet & spicy Asian sauce), and the veggie/vegan options like the Not Chuck Not Cheese burger. There's also an intriguing sounding Shroomhalloum burger.,

Prebook a table to redeem the offer by calling Get Chucked on 0161 613 3699 or book online.

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Peru Perdu at the Cotton Factory

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Still don't think you want to indulge? No problem. Peru Perdu at the Cotton Factory has what you need to flush out your post-New Year's hangover and get you going in 2020.

The restaurant's January detox lunch special includes any ceviche plate or a vegetarian green papaya salad, a smoothie bowl & a raw juice for £15 per person.

There's also be a three-day raw juice detox available on Deliveroo, which includes four fresh juices:

• Orange - lemon, ginger, turmeric, carrot, apple, orange flower
• Pink - watermelon, cardamom, mint
• Green - cucumber, kale, lemon, green apple, aloe Vera
• Purple - beetroot, açai, lemon, ginge

For full details, check out @PeruPerdu_MCR Instagram.

If you do decide to sack off Dry January, you can grab a great deal on Pisco Sours here all month. Two for one, baby.

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Alston Bar & Beef

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Mighty steakhouse Alston Bar & Beef has a brand new menu this year - and they're offering a set meal deal for the first month of 2020 to celebrate.

There's an array of brand new dishes to get your teeth into, as well the old favourites like haggis pakora, chicken & leek puff pastry pie, and the insane Tweed Valley steaks.

You can take your pick from one course for £12, two for £15, or three for £18. Any Alston gin is included when ordering two courses from the set menu.

The offer is available from Monday - Thursday 12-6pm, and Friday & Saturday 12-4pm.

Alston's Butcher's Cut offer is also back - which includes a butcher's cut meal and bottle of wine for £50 for two people.

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KBK

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If you really are serious about getting healthy this month, it might be worth hitting up KBK. They've got a bunch of meal plan discounts during January that could help you shed some pounds, pack on muscle and kickstart 2020 in the best possible way.

These include:

• 25% off KBK Gain 4 & Gain 5 Meal plans
• 20% off the KBK Stay Lean 2 & 3 Meal
• 20% off the KBK Vegetarian 2 & 3 Meal
• 20% off the KBK Plant Based 2 and 3 Meal

KBK is also offering a huge 50% discount on the three-day Juice Cleanse and 40% off the five-day Juice Cleanse in January - which should serve to reboot that immune system.

Visit KBK.co.uk for more info.

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The Counter House

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The Counter House has become a very popular addition to Ancoats' Cutting Room Square in recent months - and they're helping Mancunians recuperate from Christmas by co-sponsoring every item from their plant-based food and cold press juice menus, Monday to Friday throughout January.

The result sounds like a winner: great-tasting food, at a fraction of the price, for a fitter-feeling mindset.

You can read the menu here.

To grab the discount, book online and add ‘Reboot 2020’ to the comments field.

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And that's only a handful of the offers available. Feast your eyes on these major discounts happening in and around Manchester all month long:

• The Bay Horse Tavern – 50% off food, Monday – Friday.
• Cane & Grain – 50% off food, Sunday to Friday.
• TNQ – 50% OFF FOOD, Monday to Friday from 12pm – 10.30pm. Quote ‘JAN SALE’ when booking.
• Tariff & Dale – Dinner for 2 for £35 includes a two-course meal and a bottle of wine. Available Monday to Thursday.
• Three Little Words – 50% off food, Sunday to Friday (excludes after 5pm on the 5th and Monday 6th all day). Must prebook online or over phone quoting code 'Ginuary sale'.
• Dive NQ x Zumu – 50% off food. All day. Every day. No exclusions.
• Dog Bowl – 50% OFF food.
• Black Dog – 50% OFF food.
• Cottonopolis – 5 courses for £18 per person. The Set Menu is available Monday – Friday and booking is required.
• BAB – 50% off BABS, Monday to Wednesday.
• Crazy Pedro’s – Slices for £2 / Full Pizza for £10 (EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR) available every day until 10pm.
• Alberts Schloss – 50% off food, available Monday to Friday all day from 6 Jan – 30 Jan.
• Almost Famous – 50% off burgers, Monday to Thursday from 6 Jan – 30 Jan.
• Oast House – 40% off food, Sunday to Friday. Running from Tuesday 7 until 31 Jan if you sign up to their newsletter.
• Cibo –  50% off food.
• BLVD – 50% off food. Available Sunday to Thursday. Quote blvd50.
• Red’s True BBQ – 51% off food, all day Sunday to Thursday.
• Iberica – 50% off food, Sunday to Thurday. Reservation only.
• The Alchemist – 50% off food when booked in advance.
• Gorilla – 50% off food when booked in advance. Available Monday to Friday, all day from 7 Jan to 7 Feb.
• The Pen & Pencil – 50% off food, Monday to Friday.
• The Deaf Institute – 50% off food all day, Monday to Friday from 7 Jan to 7 Feb.
• Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn – 50% off Tacos and Burritos, Monday to Thursday from the 6 Jan – 30 Jan.
• The Botanist – 40% off food at Media City, Deansgate and Alderley Edge between Sunday and Friday.
• Masons Restaurant Bar – 50% off the a la carte menu. Book online and quote "Happy 2020". Available 2 Jan - 31 Jan. Valid at any time except after 6pm on Saturdays
• Foundry Project – 50% off food from the 2 Jan until the 31 Jan, between 12pm and 9pm.
• The Jane Eyre – 25% off food, all day Monday to Friday.
• Foodwell / Firefly – 50% off food, Monday to Sunday excluding Saturday after 5pm.
• San Carlo Fumo - 50% off food
• Bock - £8 croque and bock - croque sandwich with pommes frites with pint or small glass of wine for £8. Available Tuesday to Friday 12-4pm.
• Sam's Chop House - 50% off food when booked in advance. Excludes selected premium dishes (steaks, salmon, cheese board). Not available on Sat.
• Albert Square Chop House - 50% off food when booked in advance. Excludes selected premium dishes (steaks, salmon, cheese board). Not available on Sat.
• Bierkeller - 50% off food. Valid daily on normal menu. Must book in advance.
• Manahatta - 50% off main food menu, Sunday to Thursday.
• Grill on New York Street - 50% off food and 20% off Sunday roasts. Available until 24 January when booking in advance.
• The Font Manchester - 50% off food, all day, every day, throughout January. Not available at The Font Chorlton.
• Bistrotheque at Cultureplex - £25 for 3 courses. Available 6th-30th January. Available Mon-Thurs. Max 6 people.
• Gaucho - 40% off food on a la carte menu, Sunday to Thursday. Must be booked in advance quoting 'Jan40'.
• Elnecot - 40% off food Monday to Friday (excluding steaks) 3 Jan to 31 Jan. Must be booked through Residiary quoting ‘January offer’. There’s also 20% off food and drink Saturdays and Sundays in January.
• Sushi Marvel - 20% off a lar carte menu at the Ancoats branch, Monday to Friday, 12pm to 3pm.

Get booking, peeps...

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]]> 6865 0 0 0 KFC's original recipe seasoning can be enjoyed by ALL tomorrow as the fast food chain make history with a UK-wide launch of their brand new vegan burger.

The much anticipated vegan chicken burger will be in every single branch of KFC in the UK on Thursday 2 January, 2020 – so, again, TOMORROW.

Vegans and veggies alike will be able to start a brand new decade with their first ever permanent menu item featuring all the famous 11 herbs and spices, but with zero chicken, of course.

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The brand new burger will pay homage to Kentucky Fried Chicken's legendary Chicken Fillet burger – with the fillet being replaced with a bespoke Quorn fillet.

Finished in a soft glazed bun, the burger is topped with lettuce and vegan mayo.

The introduction of the item as a permanent fixture on their menus comes after one of fast food's most successful ever trials, in which the burger sold out in just four days in London, Bristol and the Midlands last summer.

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Restaurants stocked the burger for what they thought would be a three month trial offering, but with demand over 500% higher than predicted, the burgers didn't even last a week.

Ira Dubinsky, Innovation Director at KFC UK and Ireland said: “The Colonel was all about welcoming everyone to his table – now vegans, flexitarians and our fried chicken fans can all enjoy the taste of our Original Recipe together."

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]]> 6873 0 0 0 We've all been there before... We lead busy lives and don't have time to keep our rooms tidy (translation: we're all lazy f***s most of the time).

The excuse, "I'm not a dirty person, I'm just untidy," is a pretty popular one too. I've used it myself on many occasions, while blowing Wotsit dust off my bedside table and missing my washing basket with an Irn Bru can.

Anyway, the reason for these extremely relatable opening sentences is simple, there was recently a competition to find the UK's messiest bedrooms, and the winners have been revealed.

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The list was revealed by bed and mattress specialist Bed SoS, who ran the nationwide photo competition to find the untidiest bedroom in the country.

The winner of this now prestigious award is, Anna Wrigley, from Kendal in Cumbria, who shared a picture of her room the morning after a night out, featuring a classic half-eaten takeaway.

But before we get to Anna's photo, let's take a look through the top ten...

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10. Samantha Oakley promises that under all that stuff is a bed…

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9. Sophie shared this picture of her daughter’s messy room. That's a lot of toys...

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8. Emma Fox’s room serves a dual purpose; bedroom and launderette. We've all been there.

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7. Hannah Griffin shared this picture of her 20-year-old son’s bedroom. What's with the sombrero?

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6. Haleema Khanum called this a "daily struggle". WTF is with these sombreros?

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5. Believe it or not, this is Jenny's daughter's bedroom "at its best."

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4. Philip Burch clearly doesn't appreciate floor space.

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1.  And finally, Anna Wrigley captioned this, “The day after the night before,” which we completely accept.

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The time has come. pic.twitter.com/AUP82hPcBj

— Greggs (@GreggsOfficial) January 2, 2020]]> The UK's largest bakery chain and pastie Mecca of the North, Greggs, has extended its meatless range a step further today.

The popular food chain has officially put its vegan steak bake on sale in a total of 1300 stores.

The steak bake makes its entrance after their vegan sausage roll became a massive hit for the bakery chain, which serves around six million customers every week from 2,000 shops.

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And much like the vegan sausage roll last year, the steak bake launches as part of Veganuary – the growing movement that encourages people to go vegan for the month of January as a way to promote and educate about a vegan lifestyle.

The steak bake, which will cost you £1.55, will be rolled out to the remaining 700 stores on January 16.

Talking about the latest instalment, Greggs’ chief executive Roger Whiteside said: "Our vegan sausage roll launch was a huge success and we’ve been working tirelessly to expand our vegan-friendly offering and provide more delicious savoury food on-the-go options for people looking to reduce their meat intake."

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The bake has 96 layers of "light and crisp puff pastry" and is filled with Quorn pieces, diced onions, and finished with a gravy filling.

To find your closest vegan steak bake, Greggs has also created a Steak Bake Finder which launches at 10am.

Signing off, Mr Whiteside concluded: ‘The launch of our Vegan Steak Bake is another key milestone on our journey to become our customers’ favourite for food-on-the-go. We look forward to hearing the feedback."

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But after a long day at work on a rare sunny day, you won't want to settle for anything less than the creme-de-la-creme of beer.

Sometimes, only a truly tasty pint will do.

Getting consensus on the best drinks in Greater Manchester is tricky, but this new Facebook group ought to help.

The Slop Club has been set up to shed light on the best scoops in the city and beyond - with members encouraged to post a picture of their pints accompanied by a rating out of 10.

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The group describes itself as: "A place to share your slop drinking activities. It doesn’t matter if it’s beer, wine, whiskey or a pina colada - we don’t discriminate here. Let us see it!..."

Some of the images that have made their way onto the page are guaranteed to whet your appetite for a freshly-poured pint; pointing you towards the top-quality taps in the process.

Like their page to see the highest (and lowest) scored beers in the region.

 

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But after a long day at work on a rare sunny day, you won't want to settle for anything less than the creme-de-la-creme of beer.

Sometimes, only a truly tasty pint will do.

Getting consensus on the best drinks in Greater Manchester is tricky, but this new Facebook group ought to help.

The Slop Club has been set up to shed light on the best scoops in the city and beyond - with members encouraged to post a picture of their pints accompanied by a rating out of 10.

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The group describes itself as: "A place to share your slop drinking activities. It doesn’t matter if it’s beer, wine, whiskey or a pina colada - we don’t discriminate here. Let us see it!..."

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Like their page to see the highest (and lowest) scored beers in the region.

 

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But after a long day at work on a rare sunny day, you won't want to settle for anything less than the creme-de-la-creme of beer.

Sometimes, only a truly tasty pint will do.

Getting consensus on the best drinks in Greater Manchester is tricky, but this new Facebook group ought to help.

The Slop Club has been set up to shed light on the best scoops in the city and beyond - with members encouraged to post a picture of their pints accompanied by a rating out of 10.

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The group describes itself as: "A place to share your slop drinking activities. It doesn’t matter if it’s beer, wine, whiskey or a pina colada - we don’t discriminate here. Let us see it!..."

Some of the images that have made their way onto the page are guaranteed to whet your appetite for a freshly-poured pint; pointing you towards the top-quality taps in the process.

Like their page to see the highest (and lowest) scored beers in the region.

 

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But after a long day at work on a rare sunny day, you won't want to settle for anything less than the creme-de-la-creme of beer.

Sometimes, only a truly tasty pint will do.

Getting consensus on the best drinks in Greater Manchester is tricky, but this new Facebook group ought to help.

The Slop Club has been set up to shed light on the best scoops in the city and beyond - with members encouraged to post a picture of their pints accompanied by a rating out of 10.

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Some of the images that have made their way onto the page are guaranteed to whet your appetite for a freshly-poured pint; pointing you towards the top-quality taps in the process.

Like their page to see the highest (and lowest) scored beers in the region.

 

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But after a long day at work on a rare sunny day, you won't want to settle for anything less than the creme-de-la-creme of beer.

Sometimes, only a truly tasty pint will do.

Getting consensus on the best drinks in Greater Manchester is tricky, but this new Facebook group ought to help.

The Slop Club has been set up to shed light on the best scoops in the city and beyond - with members encouraged to post a picture of their pints accompanied by a rating out of 10.

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The group describes itself as: "A place to share your slop drinking activities. It doesn’t matter if it’s beer, wine, whiskey or a pina colada - we don’t discriminate here. Let us see it!..."

Some of the images that have made their way onto the page are guaranteed to whet your appetite for a freshly-poured pint; pointing you towards the top-quality taps in the process.

Like their page to see the highest (and lowest) scored beers in the region.

 

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Legendary Manchester record-spinner DJ Clint Boon is bringing his decks to the Viadux this weekend - throwing a six-hour set during an open-air party under a bridge.

Boon will be soundtracking the Albion Street event with old-school classics and indie anthems to kickstart a brand new series of socially-distanced events in Manchester.

Booze and scran will be up for grabs throughout the event - including some dizzyingly cheap offers.

Vegan Indian street food vendor This Charming Naan will be plating up meals for hungry ticket-holders, with the bar serving three beers or fruit ciders for a tenner.

Four jagerbombs are also available for £10.

Guests can order everything from the comfort of their seat via the Seatd app - with large portions of the Viadux venue under cover.

The party will take place from midday right through into the evening on Saturday 8 August - with Boon manning the decks from 2pm - 8pm.

Toilets are also on site, with COVID-secure measures in place to protect guests.

Group tickets are available for houses of four or six people.

Entry price works out at just £5 per person.

This marks the first in a series of upcoming events starring renowned DJs spinning below the bridge - with Graeme Park, K-Klass and Allister Whitehead all pencilled in for future slots.

Learn more and book a spot here.

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Pre-millennium Manchester is unrecognisable to the city that exists today.

Back then, there was no Beetham Tower, no Spinningfields, no flats bumping their heads on the clouds hanging above New Islington.

Everything has changed in the past twenty years - and various architects, developers and politicians have rightly enjoyed credit for turning our region into one of the world's most exciting places to live.

But LOFT is something of an unsung hero in the assembly of the Manchester skyline.

As Manchester began to blossom with brand new flats, apartment, blocks, offices and student accommodation  in the early noughties, a man named Benjamin Hall created LOFT - which became the place to go to furnish interiors.

Two decades on, Benjamin and his hundred-strong team are continuing to add style to Mancunia with their brand new store in Northern Quarter. 

Beginning as Buy-To-Let Furnishings with a single van in 2003, LOFT has kept pace with Manchester and grown almost in parallel - expanding into a nationwide provider for high quality furnishings and interiors.

The company now employs 135 people full-time - with dedicated departments that cater for landlords, agents, student accommodation providers and BTR developers.

The LOFT Shop on High Street, which opened in February, is an exciting addition to Manchester city centre - with different deals available almost every day of the week.

These include ‘Sofa Sunday’ where customers can receive 10% off all sofas, ‘Accessories Tuesday’ (buy two cushions get one half price). We love this one; ‘Dine With Us Wednesday’ - offering 15% discounts on dining sets. ‘My Favourite Chair Thursday’ includes 10% discount on all armchairs, and at the end of the week there's ‘That Friday Feeling’ - with discounts on bed frames and mattresses.

Shoppers can benefit from free delivery, assembly and installation with purchases (along with next day delivery available).

High-end furnishings come at affordable prices - with expert team members on hand in-store to offer insightful design advice.

LOFT has thrived by staying in tune with market trends - which have changed rapidly and dramatically during Manchester’s revival, whilst also remaining rigidly committed to its original core values.

Their promise is simple: All new furnishings come delivered, assembled and installed; and any old items are removed, replaced and recycled.

The LOFT Shop on High Street has been designed with the community in mind; offering trendy, characterful furnishings for the everyday home. 

LOFT is continuing to play a huge part in the rejuvenation of Manchester, which it has done for over 17 years.

Now, the team is all set for another chapter. 

You can check out LOFT’s new shop at 26-28 High Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1QB.

Find out more on the LOFT website.

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BREAKING: Transport minister Grant Shapps says he will strip Northern Rail of their franchise because the levels of service they offer is “unacceptable.”

— ITV Granada Reports (@GranadaReports) January 2, 2020]]> It looks like the frustrations caused by Northern Rail at the end of 2019 have had a detrimental effect for the train operator.

The transport secretary has announced today that Northern will be stripped of its franchise, as fares across Britain rose by an average of 2.7%.

Grant Shapps says he will strip Northern Rail of their franchise because the level of service they offer is “unacceptable.”

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https://twitter.com/GranadaReports/status/1212652908472414209

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Thousands of people complained about the operator last year, and now it seems the Transport Secretary is taking action.

The announcement comes after an unprecedented year of chaos and cancellations across the network with figures from the Office of Rail and Road showing that only 56% of Northern services were on time in the last quarter of 2019.

This, combined with the absolute mess of their timetable change in December, triggered protests at Manchester's Victoria station and other prominent Northern Rail locations.

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Speaking about the operator, Mr Shapps described services on the route as "really bad" and claimed passengers have "had a nightmare on that line since 2016."

And in response to being asked if the firm would be stripped of its franchise, he replied: "The simple answer to the question is yes, it is going to be brought to an end.

"It's partially a legal process but frustrated commuters will not have to wait long."

 

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BREAKING: Transport minister Grant Shapps says he will strip Northern Rail of their franchise because the levels of service they offer is “unacceptable.”

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Introducing our new, @vegsoc vegan approved, Veggie Dippers meal! ? pic.twitter.com/ugEISWXrj3

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) January 2, 2020]]> It looks like it's going to be the year of the plant as it has today been announced that McDonald's is entering Veganuary with a bang.

The fast food chain is following in the foot steps of Greggs bakery, Costa Coffee and many other high street food operators by launching its first ever fully vegan meal.

This comes as Veganuary –  the movement that encourages people to go vegan for the month of January – heats up.

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A spokesperson for McDonald's said: "For flexitarians, vegetarians, vegans or those looking to make more meat-free choices during Veganuary, McDonald’s will be offering their  first ever  fully vegan meal from the 2 January.

"With over 1,300 McDonald’s restaurants in the UK, the NEW Veggie Dippers are a convenient, great value vegan option when out and about and are available as both an adult meal and Happy Meal.

"Veggie Dippers have been approved by The Vegetarian Society, who have also certified the ingredients and preparation as vegan compliant.

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https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1212689995141529600

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"McDonald’s kiosks and the app now show all the vegan and vegetarian options in one drop down list, making it easy for customers to choose an option suited to their dietary requirements.

"Veggie Dippers are available as both an adult meal and Happy Meal and are made with red pepper, rice, sundried tomato pesto and split peas surrounded by light and crispy breadcrumbs and are made without gluten. They are now a permanent menu item so will remain available even after Veganuary ends."

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You'll be able to get your hands on the new vegan dippers meal today, however, on Monday 6 January, they will be available for just 99p via the My McDonald’s App.

Simply download the app and the offer will appear in the ‘Deals’ section.

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Introducing our new, @vegsoc vegan approved, Veggie Dippers meal! ? pic.twitter.com/ugEISWXrj3

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) January 2, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/terrys-chocolate-orange-mini-eggs-have-arrived-and-theyre-only-1/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:05:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=6902

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]]> 6902 0 0 0 2020 is already shaping up to be one hell of a year.

A few days in, and Terry's Chocolate Orange have become available in mini egg form!

Could you imagine a better snack to get through that infamously difficult first full week of work in January?

The beautiful bag was recently spotted by a Tesco shopper - and the photo enjoyed a rapturous response when posted online.

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Plus, if the sight of this concoction wasn't exciting enough, the price tag is just £1.

There's no doubt that Chocolate Orange mini eggs will prove enormously popular - so get yourself down to the supermarket ASAP to grab some before they're all gone.

This is definitely the news we needed this week. Result.

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If someone puts down a +4 card, you must draw 4 and your turn is skipped. You can’t put down a +2 to make the next person Draw 6. We know you’ve tried it. #UNO pic.twitter.com/wOegca4r0h

— UNO (@realUNOgame) May 4, 2019]]> This may not  come as news to you, because the original tweet is six months old, however with us just recently staggering through the Christmas period, the content has gone viral again.

Back in May 2019 the Uno social media team dropped a massive bombshell on Twitter when they basically told the world they had been playing the game wrong for over 50 years.

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The tweet read:  “If someone puts down a +4 card,” stated the Uno Twitter account, “you must draw 4 and your turn is skipped. You can’t put down a +2 to make the next person Draw 6. We know you’ve tried it.”

Basically, if you're one of thse who stack the '+' cards in order to make someone pick up (many) more, you've been doing it wrong.

Many argued that they prefer their own way of doing it and that their 'house rules' are better, but stacking IS prohibited in the game’s official rules, and the tweet playfully pointed that out.

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Uno is one of the most universally loved card games, hailing from the 1970s (1971 was its inception) it has become a festive period classic – so it's no surprise this tweet is doing the rounds again as this year was the first Christmas since the bombshell was dropped.

However, the game's creators always insist that house rules and 'playing your own way' is encouraged, so the tweet back in May was probably just a bit of genius social media marketing.

Touche, Mattel... How do you play Uno? Let us know!

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If someone puts down a +4 card, you must draw 4 and your turn is skipped. You can’t put down a +2 to make the next person Draw 6. We know you’ve tried it. #UNO pic.twitter.com/wOegca4r0h

— UNO (@realUNOgame) May 4, 2019]]> https://themanc.com/eats/crazy-pedros-and-bunny-jacksons-have-created-the-ultimate-pizza/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:36:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=6922

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January Pizza Special Coming In Hot...

Everybody Loves BJ’s - @bunnyjacksons

- Spicy Chicken Bites
- Mozzarella Dippers
- Ranch Dressing
- HOTTER THAN THE SUN HOT SAUCE
- Chives

Available at all good Pedro’s by full pizza/the slice from 5pm TODAY pic.twitter.com/DpkCOxrA93

— Crazy Pedro (@CrazyPedros) January 2, 2020]]> Pizza kings Crazy Pedro's has just announced their January special and they've collaborated with Bunny Jacksons for it.

The popular slice haven has put together one of our favourite creations yet, wonderfully titled, 'Everybody Loves BJs'.

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https://twitter.com/CrazyPedros/status/1212676423019900928

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The pizza is topped with spicy chicken bites and sprinkled with MOZZARELLA DIPPERS, before being smothered in ranch dressing and 'hotter than the sun' hot sauce. Chives are also available, apparently.

The January Pizza Special is available at all good Pedro's locations and can be ordered as either a full pizza or just a slice.

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What's even better? It's available from 5pm TODAY, so if you've been sent back to work already after the Christmas break, we highly recommend you go and lift your morale with one of these bad boys.

You can follow Crazy Pedro's Instagram here and Bunny Jackson's Instagram here.

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January Pizza Special Coming In Hot...

Everybody Loves BJ’s - @bunnyjacksons

- Spicy Chicken Bites
- Mozzarella Dippers
- Ranch Dressing
- HOTTER THAN THE SUN HOT SAUCE
- Chives

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I’m considering starting a freelance business where I offer to look at your bee tattoo design and tell you whether or not it actually looks like a bee. What do you think? How much should I charge?

Taxonomically, these are all flies. ?? pic.twitter.com/eLPhm8YxiG

— Joan Meiners, PhD ??‍♀️ (@beecycles) December 31, 2019]]>

Well, taxonomically maybe, but you'd have to time travel back to the 1870s & take that up with the designer of the bee mosaic floor in Manchester Town Hall - that is what the manchester bee looks like. & most people who have that bee tattoo got it after the 2017 terrorist attack pic.twitter.com/dKRMQJA01b

— Lily Hawker-Yates (@gwenofmonmouth) January 1, 2020]]>

It was to support victims of a terrorist attack mate

— H4mez (@hamezhill) January 1, 2020]]> A Twitter user who took to social media to criticise Manchester bee tattoos has triggered a huge backlash from Britons across the country.

Joan Meiners, whose Twitter handle is aptly named 'beecycles', posted the tweet on December 31 (New Year's Eve), and it has gained a lot of traction online in the last few days, generating over 17,000 likes and over 1,000 replies at the time of writing this.

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The post reads: "I’m considering starting a freelance business where I offer to look at your bee tattoo design and tell you whether or not it actually looks like a bee. What do you think? How much should I charge?

"Taxonomically, these are all flies."

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As expected, the tweet didn't go down too well, with hundreds of Mancunians and many other people from around the country stepping up to defend the iconic bee logo and its context in relation to tattoos.

As well all know, the Manchester worker bee is an emblem of the City of Manchester and wearers of it in any context, be it clothing or tattooed skin, don the emblem proudly as an identifier of being Mancunian.

The point, however, seems to have been completely missed here.

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As always, the solidarity around the Manchester bee is as strong as ever and the response to this tweet has proved that just two days into a new decade.

Happy New Year, everyone!

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More road closures due to the Bury fire:

*A58 Rochdale Rd from Heywood St Bond St to Wash Lane

*Heywood St from Rochdale Rd to Wilson St

More Fire service resources are attending the scene. pic.twitter.com/1b8uisTgSd

— MancTraffic (@manctraffic) January 2, 2020]]>

? We are currently dealing with a fire in a scrapyard off Pimhole road in Bury

? Five fire engines are currently in attendance

? Firefighers are using two jets to tackle the fire

? Please keep your windows and doors shut as a precaution and avoid the area where possible

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) January 2, 2020]]> Firefighters are currently fighting a huge blaze at a scrapyard in Bury.

Dozens of members of the public have already caught the blaze on camera and have uploaded photos and videos to social media.

The fire, near Pimhole Road, is reportedly causing small explosions in the scrapyard and people who live nearby have been advised to keep their windows closed and to stay indoors.

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A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently dealing with a fire in a scrapyard off Pimhole Road in Bury.

"Five fire engines are currently in attendance. Firefighters are using two jets to tackle the fire. Please keep your windows and doors shut as a precaution and avoid the area where possible."

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https://twitter.com/manctraffic/status/1212838709487378433

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The fire service has asked people not to call 999 about the blaze, as five fire engines are already on the scene.

They also say the blaze is approximately 30m x 30m and is reaching around 10m high, but we imagine it has only since expanded.

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https://twitter.com/manchesterfire/status/1212813130922954752

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At the time of writing this, firefighters are using aerial apparatus to tackle the blaze.

More information will follow.

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More road closures due to the Bury fire:

*A58 Rochdale Rd from Heywood St Bond St to Wash Lane

*Heywood St from Rochdale Rd to Wilson St

More Fire service resources are attending the scene. pic.twitter.com/1b8uisTgSd

— MancTraffic (@manctraffic) January 2, 2020]]>

? We are currently dealing with a fire in a scrapyard off Pimhole road in Bury

? Five fire engines are currently in attendance

? Firefighers are using two jets to tackle the fire

? Please keep your windows and doors shut as a precaution and avoid the area where possible

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) January 2, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/birds-eye-reveal-new-way-to-cook-waffles-and-its-going-viral/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:07:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=6950

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Did you know, you can cook our potato waffles in the toaster?

— Birds Eye UK (@BirdsEyeUK) November 27, 2019]]> Birds Eye caused an absolute ruckus on social media yesterday when they revealed an alternative way to cook their famous potato waffles.

Usually, you'd chuck your waffles in the oven, straight on the shelf wire (or on a tray if you're feeling less lazy) and give them 20 minutes or so. But, there's a much easier cooking option...

So what is this game changing new way to grill your tater grids? Just stick them in the toaster.

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The time-saving method has been officially approved by Birds Eye after the company allegedly conducted "103 hours of tests using 3,000 waffles."

Of course, the confirmation from Birds Eye only comes after many waffle fans recently claimed on social media that they've been cooking theirs in  the toaster all their lives.

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https://twitter.com/BirdsEyeUK/status/1199694070827929601

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Now, after these revelations, it's alleged that Birds Eye are going to start printing toaster cooking instructions on their packaging.

Speaking about the testing, Steve Challouma, Marketing Director at Birds Eye, said: "We know there has been a lot of confusion and debate on this way of cooking our Original Potato Waffles so we decided to put it to the test.

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"After days of rigorous 'toasting', we're happy to confirm it is safe to cook our waffles this way and it doesn't compromise on taste either - you can still expect the same delicious taste that is crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle!"

It's decided, waffles for tea tonight... Who else cooks theirs this way?

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Did you know, you can cook our potato waffles in the toaster?

— Birds Eye UK (@BirdsEyeUK) November 27, 2019]]> https://themanc.com/trending/last-nights-celebrity-mastermind-produced-the-greatest-answer-to-a-question-ever/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:34:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=6959

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2020 is cancelled pic.twitter.com/aGDZCTTQmb

— Mark Smith (@marksmithstuff) January 2, 2020]]>

Can't wait to give this a read pic.twitter.com/qaGF7q9wLA

— Tom Sharman (@TOMSHARMANWEB) January 2, 2020]]>

No Thunberg. Just “Sharon”. Like Beyoncé.

— Adam Koplik (@adamkoplik) January 3, 2020]]>

Didn’t know I was so influential ??‍♀️

— Sharon Foster ? (@MissSharonF) January 2, 2020]]>

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— Phil (@Full_E_v3) January 2, 2020]]> Mastermind isn't usually a show that produces laughs, but last night's Celebrity version of the famous quiz had people howling.

Casualty star Amanda Henderson accidentally had viewers in hysterics by giving young climate change activist Greta Thunberg a brand new name.

The question? "The 2019 book entitled No-one is Too Small To Make A Difference is a collection of speeches made by a Swedish climate change activist. What’s her name?"

Amanda's answer? "SHARON."

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https://twitter.com/marksmithstuff/status/1212817714265374721

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The 33-year-old, who got eight answers out of nine on questions about Mulan, The Lion King and Hercules, had a bit of a slip when her knowledge of Greta Thunberg was called into action – and the nation cannot get enough of it.

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https://twitter.com/adamkoplik/status/1212929040522326016

https://twitter.com/MissSharonF/status/1212846388352081921

https://twitter.com/Full_E_v3/status/1212862510543626242

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Comedian Mark Smith tweeted the clip with the caption: "2020 is cancelled," which has now racked up more than 1 million views and over 60,000 likes at the time of writing.

Despite the blunder, Amanda finished the show joint second with 12 points alongside chef Levi Roots – but is now a frontrunner for 'Meme of 2020'.

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2020 is cancelled pic.twitter.com/aGDZCTTQmb

— Mark Smith (@marksmithstuff) January 2, 2020]]>

Can't wait to give this a read pic.twitter.com/qaGF7q9wLA

— Tom Sharman (@TOMSHARMANWEB) January 2, 2020]]>

No Thunberg. Just “Sharon”. Like Beyoncé.

— Adam Koplik (@adamkoplik) January 3, 2020]]>

Didn’t know I was so influential ??‍♀️

— Sharon Foster ? (@MissSharonF) January 2, 2020]]>

pic.twitter.com/9psyaGdpYU

— Phil (@Full_E_v3) January 2, 2020]]>

Can't wait to give this a read pic.twitter.com/qaGF7q9wLA

— Tom Sharman (@TOMSHARMANWEB) January 2, 2020]]>

No Thunberg. Just “Sharon”. Like Beyoncé.

— Adam Koplik (@adamkoplik) January 3, 2020]]>

Didn’t know I was so influential ??‍♀️

— Sharon Foster ? (@MissSharonF) January 2, 2020]]>

pic.twitter.com/9psyaGdpYU

— Phil (@Full_E_v3) January 2, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/eats/mcdonalds-is-giving-away-free-mcmuffins-this-sunday/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:57:57 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=6969

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]]> 6969 0 0 0 There's only one thing better than a McDonald's McMuffin: a free one.

And with that said, on Sunday, you can pick up a Maccies breakfast without having to pay a penny.

The fast food giant is probably anticipating a lower number of orders now that everyone has gone healthy for January, but the promise of a free McMuffin ought to be enough to tempt many customers back to the Golden Arches.

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To get your free brekky, you'll need to download the McDonald's app. The offer is available for one day only on Sunday 5 January until 11am.

But this isn't the only discount up for grabs at Maccies this month.

The restaurant is also slashing the prices of their Big Macs and Vegetable Deluxe burgers to 99p on Saturday 4 January for app users.

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If you haven't used the McDonald's app before, you'll also qualify for a free cheeseburger. You've got all month to take advantage, too, with the offer running right up until 31 January.

Even more discounts are set to be announced soon, apparently.

McDonald's definitely isn't making this whole "new year, new me" thing any easy for anyone.

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it’s definitely #januhairy, but we would love for you to get involved kate! @kategarraway ? https://t.co/dQOQAXcDMq

— Januhairy (@janu_hairy) January 2, 2020]]>

“shout out the babes with the 4C pubes, with the thick & coarse bushes, with the razor bumps & ingrown lumps from strands that coil into themselves, & the body hair so dark & defiant that it refuses to be hidden or tamed!”

from @evyanwhitney ?#decolonizepubichair #januhairy pic.twitter.com/h2KqSnQCtc

— Januhairy (@janu_hairy) December 29, 2019]]>

Oh. The start of #januhairy has been tidy. I saved myself 20 minutes today from not shaving. In that extra time I was able to eat an omelette.

— Nessa (@Nessa47656220) January 2, 2020]]>

i challenge @JessicaOOTC @litxrallybri @liv_adamss @FreyaLamoon @myawakeisbroken @bea_thechange ? #januhairy pic.twitter.com/BtbYrpPuLo

— ? ru ? (@chr0nicallycute) January 1, 2020]]> January, every year, is usually the month that people give something up. Usually alcohol or fast food, but in 2020, women are ditching their razors.

Women across the UK (and the world) are partaking in 'Januhairy', which means for the entire month of Jan, those committing to it will refuse to shave a single hair on their body.

It's all part of a body positivity movement in which women are growing out their natural body hair for a good cause.

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Throughout history, society has traditionally encouraged women to shave their body hair, but Januhairy wants women to "love and accept" their natural hair while raising money for charity.

The movement was founded by Laura Jackson, 21, who said she has had a "great response" from women from all over the world who have now signed up to take part.

The main body areas that women are focusing (or not focusing) on are the armpits, legs and bikini lines - and social media is rife with incredible photos of participants.

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https://twitter.com/Nessa47656220/status/1212826530646315009

https://twitter.com/janu_hairy/status/1212679992045428736

https://twitter.com/janu_hairy/status/1211349972446265344

https://twitter.com/chr0nicallycute/status/1212449091382337536

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We're only three days into 2020 but hundreds of women have already taken to Instagram and Twitter to show their support.

Perhaps the most famous participant so far this year, however, is Nessa from Gavin & Stacey, who gave the campaign a mention in the Christmas Day special.

And it was only today that Kata Garraway announced her involvement in the movement on Good Morning Britain.

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Speaking about the movement, Laura, an Exeter University student, said: "Though I felt liberated and more confident in myself, some people around me didn't understand or agree with why I didn't shave."

"I realised that there is still so much more for us to do to be able to accept one another fully and truly."

We fully agree – what are you giving up this January?

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Oh. The start of #januhairy has been tidy. I saved myself 20 minutes today from not shaving. In that extra time I was able to eat an omelette.

— Nessa (@Nessa47656220) January 2, 2020]]>

it’s definitely #januhairy, but we would love for you to get involved kate! @kategarraway ? https://t.co/dQOQAXcDMq

— Januhairy (@janu_hairy) January 2, 2020]]>

“shout out the babes with the 4C pubes, with the thick & coarse bushes, with the razor bumps & ingrown lumps from strands that coil into themselves, & the body hair so dark & defiant that it refuses to be hidden or tamed!”

from @evyanwhitney ?#decolonizepubichair #januhairy pic.twitter.com/h2KqSnQCtc

— Januhairy (@janu_hairy) December 29, 2019]]>

i challenge @JessicaOOTC @litxrallybri @liv_adamss @FreyaLamoon @myawakeisbroken @bea_thechange ? #januhairy pic.twitter.com/BtbYrpPuLo

— ? ru ? (@chr0nicallycute) January 1, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/eats/la-vina-tapas-on-deansgate-is-offering-half-priced-food-for-january/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:21:37 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=6990

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]]> 6990 0 0 0 Picking a top Spanish restaurant in Manchester these days is like reading a tapas menu: you're always completely spoiled for choice.

Mercifully, La Vina on Deansgate has made the decision for your next tapas trip much easier.

As part of a January promotion, the restaurant is cutting its prices by 50% throughout the month.

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On the menu you'll find a wide array of delicious classic tapas plates, including spiced cured sausage with peppercorns, patatas bravas, pan-fried Iberico baguette, octopus, king prawns, cannelloni bean stew and lamb cutlets, as well as four different types of tasty paella.

The offer is available Sunday to Friday throughout the month when you book a table.

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Check out La Vina's food and drinks menus online now and start thinking about which discount dishes you're going to order.

Buen provecho!

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]]> 6992 0 0 0 Manchester is becoming quite the hub for fitness and wellbeing businesses, with gyms popping up all over the city centre in recent years.

But on the outskirts of town, a brand new fitness hub which focuses on both the body and the mind has just opened, and it's called hero Training Club.

The club, inside Angel Gardens on Miller Street, is home to four incredible studios that cover four different disciplines of training, including Athletic, Cardio, Rejuvenation and Strength.

It is also the first of its kind in the UK as it regularly runs classes on mental and emotional wellbeing – not just physical health.

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To spread the word and to showcase the new club, hero is hosting a FREE launch weekend this weekend  (11 and 12 January) – and you’re invited.

And in January, they have 20% off ALL memberships to ensure that you power up your 2020 in style – however, if you also enquire with them and quote 'The Manc' when registering.

Also, if you sign up for a 12 month membership (usually £99 per month) before close of play on 12th January, you'll receive a 20% discount making this £79.20 per month

But, if a three month membership suits you better (usually £120 per month), you can get one of these for £96 per month if you sign up before close of play on 12th January.

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All Hero memberships entitle members to full access with unlimited classes anytime as well as a personalised health assessment every 12 weeks, complimentary towels, unique access to their Navigator app and exclusive member discounts in their wellness hub.

The Club also has an impressive state of the art cryotherapy chamber which will allow your body to fully recover regardless of how hard you train.

And if you're wondering just how hard you CAN train, hero offers a whopping 250 classes per week across 22 class types. Unrivalled. Find out more about their classes here.

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In the new year, there will be a range of different sessions you can get involved in from mindfulness sessions to health checks, and much, much more.

To enjoy their open weekend this weekend (11 and 12 January) you'll need to register. You can do that here – and to view hero's entire timetable of classes, click here.

You can also follow them on Instagram here, where you can keep up to date with their activity.

hero Training Club is located in Moda’s Angel Gardens at 6 Miller St (M4 4GL).

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]]> 7014 0 0 0 We've all been there before... One of your pals think they know more about Manchester than you and they're "the real Manc" in the group.

That could even be you... And there's no shame in it. Us Mancunians love where we're from and we love to shout about it.

But what if there was a way to prove how much you know about the city we call home? Well, we've sorted that for you, because below is a short 20-question quiz all about Greater Manchester, and the rules are simple...

Take it. Get a high score. Then challenge your pals to beat it... Simple.

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We want to know how you scored!

Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to tag someone in our Facebook comments and challenge them to beat your score!

Take it easy.

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#Emergencyservices @manchesterfire @gmpolice currently at a scene just off Sale Rd #NorthernMoor
Entered a hse wearing #HazMat suits, pushing a gurney.
Prior to entering a lady in PJ's shouts "My sons dying, where the f**** are they"#Wythenshawe #Sale@MENnewsdesk #Manchester pic.twitter.com/sqVEpWi6YK

— Jim Hutton (@Jimh0791) January 4, 2020]]>

After the fire service were in the home, ambulance staff entered next then a police inspector and other officials too.
The road has been re-opened now but Police & PCSO's are still on the scene. pic.twitter.com/tjpfRQzbYU

— Jim Hutton (@Jimh0791) January 4, 2020]]> A street in Wythenshawe was shut down this morning and descended on by firefighters in hazmat suits after reports that a man had consumed ricin.

Emergency services were deployed to Moor Lane in Northern Moor, Wythenshawe, as a mum was screaming "my son is dying" at around 9am this morning.

Police have confirmed the substance in question is believed to be ricin, a deadly poison found naturally in castor beans. A dose of purified ricin powder the size of a few grains of table salt can kill an adult.

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https://twitter.com/Jimh0791/status/1213415378346397696

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Witnesses reported seeing a woman in pyjamas screaming "my son is dying, where the f*** are they?" shortly before police officers sealed the road and adjoining Sale Road off.

The man is reportedly in a stable condition and currently being treated by paramedics while police claim there is no wider threat to the community.

On Twitter, Jim Hutton said: "#Emergencyservices @manchesterfire @gmpolice currently at a scene just off Sale Rd #NorthernMoor

"Entered a house wearing #HazMat suits, pushing a gurney. Prior to entering a lady in PJ's shouts "My sons dying, where the f**** are they."

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https://twitter.com/Jimh0791/status/1213434790663331841

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A statement issued by Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called by the ambulance service shortly before 9am this morning (Saturday 4 January 2020) to a report of concern for the welfare of a man at a property on Moor Lane, Northern Moor.

"It was established that the man had consumed an at this time unknown substance. Enquiries are ongoing."

A cordon remains in place on Moor Lane.

 

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#Emergencyservices @manchesterfire @gmpolice currently at a scene just off Sale Rd #NorthernMoor
Entered a hse wearing #HazMat suits, pushing a gurney.
Prior to entering a lady in PJ's shouts "My sons dying, where the f**** are they"#Wythenshawe #Sale@MENnewsdesk #Manchester pic.twitter.com/sqVEpWi6YK

— Jim Hutton (@Jimh0791) January 4, 2020]]>

After the fire service were in the home, ambulance staff entered next then a police inspector and other officials too.
The road has been re-opened now but Police & PCSO's are still on the scene. pic.twitter.com/tjpfRQzbYU

— Jim Hutton (@Jimh0791) January 4, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/derek-acorahs-cause-of-death-revealed-as-beloved-wife-pays-tribute/ Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:10:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7025

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Derek Acorah, who has died, did TV shows where he contacted the spirit world. This was his most famous moment pic.twitter.com/vtJLQNbBv4

— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) January 4, 2020]]>

Derek Acorah's personal Twitter account is retweeting condolences from the other side. What a pro.

— Stewart F (@furmedge78) January 4, 2020]]>

Such devastating news this morning. My heart goes out to Gwen and Dereks family. A legend has left us ? Thank you @derek_acorah & @httpGwenAcorah for the support you gave us. RIP Derek ? pic.twitter.com/ax7b3j4PdL

— Sara Whyman (@SaraJWhyman) January 4, 2020]]> It was revealed today that legendary British television broadcaster Derek Acorah had sadly passed away.

The death of The Most Haunted star and TV personality came as a shock to many when it was revealed he had died after a short illness.

The 69-year-old who was born in Merseyside and lived in Ormskirk was just weeks away from his 70th birthday.

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His wife, Gwen, announced the news in a statement on social media. Posting to Facebook, Gwen wrote: "Farewell my love! I will miss you forever! I’m devastated to announce that my beloved husband Derek has passed away after a very brief illness."

Derek passed away after a short battle with pneumonia led to a sepsis infection.

Speaking to The Sun, his wife said: "He was taken really quickly. It was pneumonia which got him in the end. He developed sepsis and was in intensive care. I'm heartbroken to have lost him. It's devastating that's he's gone."

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https://twitter.com/furmedge78/status/1213369011448221696

https://twitter.com/SaraJWhyman/status/1213381763457863683

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Derek presented Most Haunted for six series, starting in 2001, and became well known for his larger than life personality. This led to the medium landing some high profile television specials throughout his career.

In a 2009 documentary, he attempted to reach out to late singer Michael Jackson’s ghost and previously offered to reach out to the spirit of Madeline McCann.

Derek then went onto appear in the 20th series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, which was his last major TV appearance. He finished fourth in the series.

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Derek Acorah, who has died, did TV shows where he contacted the spirit world. This was his most famous moment pic.twitter.com/vtJLQNbBv4

— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) January 4, 2020]]>

Derek Acorah's personal Twitter account is retweeting condolences from the other side. What a pro.

— Stewart F (@furmedge78) January 4, 2020]]>

Such devastating news this morning. My heart goes out to Gwen and Dereks family. A legend has left us ? Thank you @derek_acorah & @httpGwenAcorah for the support you gave us. RIP Derek ? pic.twitter.com/ax7b3j4PdL

— Sara Whyman (@SaraJWhyman) January 4, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/woman-who-criticised-manchester-bee-tattoos-on-twitter-responds-to-backlash/ Sat, 04 Jan 2020 15:49:30 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7029

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Hi.

I’ve been offline. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend. I’ve seen a lot of bee tattoos gone wrong, but didn’t know the context behind this one. I’m glad to know now. It was a mistake, and I apologize.

— Joan Meiners, PhD ??‍♀️ (@beecycles) January 2, 2020]]>

That’s terrible. I’m sorry anyone has to go through that.

— Joan Meiners, PhD ??‍♀️ (@beecycles) January 3, 2020]]> A woman who took to social media to criticise Manchester bee tattoos triggered a huge backlash from Britons across the country this week.

Joan Meiners, whose Twitter handle is aptly named 'beecycles', posted the tweet on December 31 (New Year's Eve), and it quickly gained a lot of traction online, generating over 17,000 likes and over 1,000 replies at the time of writing this.

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However she has since deleted the viral tweet and responded with a new one, apologising for her actions...

https://twitter.com/beecycles/status/1212847868865925123

The tweet reads: "I’ve been offline. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend. I’ve seen a lot of bee tattoos gone wrong, but didn’t know the context behind this one. I’m glad to know now. It was a mistake, and I apologize."

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https://twitter.com/beecycles/status/1213111410604929024

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Her apology tweet, obviously received a lot of replies, with twitter users demanding  an explanation for her original post.

Responding to her own tweet, she wrote: "I literally just got out of the wilderness and found out about all of this. If I could take it back I would."

She continued: "I literally have been in the wilderness. I didn’t like any tweets. I just found out about all this."

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https://twitter.com/CityBee22/status/1212867820561805312

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As well all know, the Manchester worker bee is an emblem of the City of Manchester and wearers of it in any context, be it clothing or tattooed skin, don the emblem proudly as an identifier of being Mancunian.

And as always, the solidarity around the emblem and what it stands for is as strong as ever – and the response to this tweet has proved that.

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Hi.

I’ve been offline. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend. I’ve seen a lot of bee tattoos gone wrong, but didn’t know the context behind this one. I’m glad to know now. It was a mistake, and I apologize.

— Joan Meiners, PhD ??‍♀️ (@beecycles) January 2, 2020]]>

That’s terrible. I’m sorry anyone has to go through that.

— Joan Meiners, PhD ??‍♀️ (@beecycles) January 3, 2020]]>

There are several charities run by parents of children who died if anyone is genuinely interested.@chloeandliam24t @RememberingNell @Livs_Trust @eilidhstrust
All giving back to young people in the community.
I'm sure there are more but I can't remember the @

— ThisManc (@CityBee22) January 2, 2020]]>

There are several charities run by parents of children who died if anyone is genuinely interested.@chloeandliam24t @RememberingNell @Livs_Trust @eilidhstrust
All giving back to young people in the community.
I'm sure there are more but I can't remember the @

— ThisManc (@CityBee22) January 2, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/bm-has-slashed-the-price-of-yankee-candles-to-just-10p-each/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:28:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7044

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]]> 7044 0 0 0 In what is the most January news ever, B&M has slashed the price of its Yankee Candles to just 10p each.

Shoppers across the country are flocking to their local B&M retailer after a post on social media went viral regarding the store's popular replica candles.

A picture of the discounted candles was shared to Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, showing some of the shelves almost empty in the popular bargains store.

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The candles usually cost around 50p, so this price slash means you can pick up five for the price of one.

You can't get the offer online but the candles are sold in most B&M retailers so check your local store as soon as possible before they sell out.

There is a total of 650 B&M stores in the UK. You can find your nearest B&M using the online store finder tool here.

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]]> 7045 0 0 0 It’s every veggie’s nightmare. Biting into a supposedly meat-free burger… only to discover you’ve just eaten chicken.

And that's exactly what happened to one unfortunate couple just a few days ago at KFC.

The pair were left appalled after discovering they’d consumed chicken; despite ordering Vegan Burgers at the Chaloner Street drive-thru.

According to the Liverpool ECHO, the woman fell ill shortly afterwards, and when she raised her suspicions with the restaurant, they confirmed she'd been served the wrong meal.

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The woman told the ECHO : "We heard about the new vegan burger and as it launched yesterday we decided to give it a try. We asked for fries as a side and were informed they weren't vegan so clearly it was understood what we ordered.

"We had the choice of beans or corn but then were asked if we wanted a fillet or zinger burger. I was a bit confused but thought maybe they were different spices so I said fillet.”

After a few bites, the woman was “physically sick”, and spotted a nearby billboard for the Vegan Burger that showed it was supposed to arrive in a green box.

She said: "I rang the restaurant and asked them to confirm which box it was supposed to come in. They said green and I told them what had happened.

"They offered us vouchers and free burgers but I wouldn't be willing to go back there. We just want other people to be aware so they can check before eating."

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KFC issued an apology, admitting: “Hands up - this isn’t great.

“We’re really sorry for what happened to these guests, so offered them a full refund straight away and replacement Vegan Burgers on the house.

"In this instance there was a miscommunication in what was ordered, but we totally understand how important this is to get this right, so we’ll continue to keep doing everything we can to prevent these incidents happening again.”

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]]> 7055 0 0 0 A 'gang of thugs' committed seven separate robberies in the Northern Quarter on Sunday evening leaving five people hospitalised.

The attacks happened in the early hours (between 2am and 4am) by three men, the police have confirmed.

The victims were punched 'without warning' before having items taken off them and a total of five people aged between 20 and 60 were rushed to hospital following the attacks.

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It has been confirmed that one of the victims suffered a broken jaw, however, while some of the victims remain in hospital it is unclear how serious their injuries are.

The attacks took place on Oldham Street, Tib Street, Piccadilly Gardens, High Street and Newton Street and it's thought that they were carried out by a gang who regularly operate in this area.

Det Sgt Kat McKeown of GMP’s City of Manchester Division said: "This was a series of violent robberies during which victims have been set upon by three men intent on causing them harm.

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“I’d like to assure the public that we’re currently working to identify those responsible and I’d ask that anyone with information contact police.

“We wish those who remain in hospital a speedy recovery from their injuries.”

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]]> 1582 0 0 0 Piccadilly Gardens these days is a no go area after a certain hour.

It's a place where, when the sun goes down, drunk revellers slip behind the curved wall to mix with other undesirables. Sprinkle some small-time criminal activity on top, and you're left with a perimeter that is actively avoided by most.

Most Mancunians are crying out for the days when Piccadilly Gardens was a proud, lush, green centrepoint of the city.

However, if you look even further back, you’ll learn that this space has a history of being troubled territory...

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The glory days of Piccadilly Gardens were apparent in the 60s, 70s and 80s - with many photos of this era posted into our Facebook and Mint Manchester groups; generating hundreds, if not thousands, of positive likes and comments in the process.

But this is only a small part of the story. Piccadilly Gardens is one of the most intriguing histories in town - having once been the home of a 'lunatic asylum'.

Let's rewind the clock all the way back to 1775, when Piccadilly Gardens was an area referred to as the 'Daub Holes', or to put it into more simple terms, a sh*t-load of water-filled clay pits. The area was eventually donated by the Lord of the Manor and the pits were quickly replaced with a pond.

In that same year, the Manchester Royal Infirmary, the famous building now on Oxford Road, found its first home on the spacious, largely unused land.

A few years later in 1763, another building was set up next door - which essentially served as a space to separate the mentally ill from the rest of society, rather than help the patients.

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Regarded as a 'lunatic asylum', the facility was designed by architect Richard Lane in an Elizabethan style.

The facility had 24 beds inside on opening day, but there was room for more than over 100 patients by 1800.

Private “madhouses” had a terrible reputation for abuse during this period.

Patients experiencing manic episodes would be hosed down with water, locked up in straight jackets, or have a towel wrapped around their heads and pushed into a cold bath. Some were even lobotomised.

It wasn’t until the 19th century that genuine reform for improved patient care began to take shape.

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Research suggests that Piccadilly lunatic asylum took a better approach to mental illness than many of its counterparts.

Whilst the treatment here would be recognised as terrifying today, there is evidence to suggest that some physicians and apothecaries here regularly attended patients and kept good medical records - which was actually a rarity for these kinds of institutions at the time.

After the surrounding area of Piccadilly began to grow, a decision was made to move the building to Cheadle in 1849. Mental illness treatment began to modernise hereafter, with institutions abandoning inhumane practices.

Today, people may complain about the current Piccadilly Gardens area being the worst it's ever been. But, as history has shown, the site does indeed have something of a checkered past.

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]]> 6976 0 0 0 Turns out you don't have to wait until that bucket list trip to Machu Picchu to sample some amazing South American cuisine. 

Peru Perdu at the Cotton Factory is gaining a terrific reputation for its deliciously authentic steaks, ceviche and pisco - and the restaurant is slashing the prices of their food and drink across January.

You can sample their mighty menu for half the usual price all month long... but that's not the only deal available.

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The South American restaurant on Princess Street is also offering two courses and as many cocktails as you can manage for £30 per person, every Saturday from 10am - 5pm.

If you're sticking religiously to Dry January, don't fret - there's something for you, too.

Peru Perdu has set up a special Detox deal - which includes a plate of ceviche or green papaya salad, a smoothie bowl and a pressed juice for £15.

There's also a bottomless Yoga brunch on 12 January, featuring a 60 minute exercise class and smoothies galore.

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If you've ever fancied trying your hand at making your own South American dishes, it might be worth signing up to the ceviche masterclass taking place on January 11 - where the eatery's expert chefs will teach you how to whip up Peru's most famous dish.

Yup. There's definitely never been a better - or cheaper - time to try Peruvian cuisine.

Word of warning though, one bite and you'll be hooked thereafter.

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]]> 7066 0 0 0 A beer sampling trip tastes even sweeter when it’s less than a tenner.

In a special New Year's promotion, Manchester-based brewery Se7en Brothers is offering a head-turning discount on their tours until March - with full access to their Salford Quays site costing just £9.

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If you bring along a buddy, you’ll enjoy an even lower price.

Tickets for two cost £15, whilst a group pass for four people is just £22 - a whopping saving of 51%.

A voucher entitles you to as many as four Se7en Brothers beers and up to two hours in the facility, Sat 4 Jan 2020 until Tue 31 Mar 2020.

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This family-run microbrewery has gained a cracking reputation for delicious Manc-made beer in recent years, with the Se7en Brothers beer house now a defining feature of Ancoats’ Cutting Room Square.

To take part in the tour, visit itison. Here, you can pick up your pass and read the terms and conditions.

Be sure to bag a voucher whilst they’re still available (they’re gonna go like hot cakes) and discover why Se7en Brothers is fast-becoming one of the highest-rated breweries in the north.

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]]> 7074 0 0 0 A former Manchester student labelled ‘Britain’s most prolific rapist’ has been jailed for life after being convicted of 159 sex offences.

Over the space of several years, Reynhard Sinaga, 36, prowled the city centre late at night and lured men back to his flat on Princess Street - where he drugged them, raped them and filmed the attacks.

Sinaga primarily targeted drunk or vulnerable-looking individuals in the area around Fifth Manchester, Joshua Brooks and Factory nightclub.

Many of his victims were so heavily sedated with GHB (a Class C substance) they did not recall the assaults - with 70 still unidentified to this day.

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Sinaga was eventually caught when one victim regained consciousness and fought off the serial rapist before escaping and alerting police.

Officers recovered hundreds of hours of revolting footage from Sinaga’s phone shortly after his arrest in 2017.

Sentencing Sinaga, Judge Suzanne Goddard QC called him “a highly dangerous, cunning and deceitful individual who will never be safe to be released.”

She also remarked that Sinaga had shown no remorse at any stage and seemed to be "actually enjoying the trial process”.

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https://twitter.com/RTUKnews/status/1214164712520183809

https://twitter.com/JudithMoritz/status/1214158890234978304

https://twitter.com/pixel8foto/status/1214180356221493250

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An official statement from Greater Manchester Police published on Facebook reads:

"Reynhard Sinaga (19/02/1983), of no fixed address, has today (Monday 6 January 2020) been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of 159 counts of sexual offences against 48 different men. He will serve a minimum of 30 years before being considered for release.

"The sentencing - which took place at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square – comes at the conclusion of four separate trials. The earlier trials were unable to be publicised due to reporting restrictions that were put in place to protect the integrity of the ongoing legal proceedings."

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The post proceeds: “During the course of each trial, the court heard how Sinaga would target men who were alone and potentially vulnerable before approaching them in the street.

"Sinaga would then strike up a conversation with his intended victim, before convincing them to come back to his home under false pretences, taking advantage of their trusting nature. Once inside he would offer them a drink which, unbeknownst to the men, would contain a substance – believed to be GHB – that would render them unconscious.

“With his victim unconscious, Sinaga would rape and sexually assault the men whilst filming his horrific acts."

GMP are now appealing for anyone who believes they might have been affected by Sinaga to come forward.

The rape investigation has been the largest in UK history.

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Video from the Crown Prosecution Service allegedly shows “footage of Reynhard Sinaga leaving his building to search for victims.”

Sinaga has been found guilty of sexually assaulting 48 men in Manchester. He reportedly drugged and filmed his attacks. pic.twitter.com/bHvuIyBUFq

— RT UK (@RTUKnews) January 6, 2020]]>

Journalists followed serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga's four trials for months, respecting reporting restrictions until today's final verdict. That's not a conspiracy to cover up rape, that's responsible reporting, ensuring justice for his victims AND the public's right to know.

— Joel Goodman (@pixel8foto) January 6, 2020]]>

BREAKING: Reynhard Sinaga, a student from Indonesia, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years for committing 136 rapes in Manchester. Prosecutors say he is the most prolific rapist in Britain, possibly the world. More on @BBCNews pic.twitter.com/i9rGNnaa6m

— Judith Moritz (@JudithMoritz) January 6, 2020]]>

Journalists followed serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga's four trials for months, respecting reporting restrictions until today's final verdict. That's not a conspiracy to cover up rape, that's responsible reporting, ensuring justice for his victims AND the public's right to know.

— Joel Goodman (@pixel8foto) January 6, 2020]]>

BREAKING: Reynhard Sinaga, a student from Indonesia, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years for committing 136 rapes in Manchester. Prosecutors say he is the most prolific rapist in Britain, possibly the world. More on @BBCNews pic.twitter.com/i9rGNnaa6m

— Judith Moritz (@JudithMoritz) January 6, 2020]]>

Video from the Crown Prosecution Service allegedly shows “footage of Reynhard Sinaga leaving his building to search for victims.”

Sinaga has been found guilty of sexually assaulting 48 men in Manchester. He reportedly drugged and filmed his attacks. pic.twitter.com/bHvuIyBUFq

— RT UK (@RTUKnews) January 6, 2020]]>

Video from the Crown Prosecution Service allegedly shows “footage of Reynhard Sinaga leaving his building to search for victims.”

Sinaga has been found guilty of sexually assaulting 48 men in Manchester. He reportedly drugged and filmed his attacks. pic.twitter.com/bHvuIyBUFq

— RT UK (@RTUKnews) January 6, 2020]]>

Journalists followed serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga's four trials for months, respecting reporting restrictions until today's final verdict. That's not a conspiracy to cover up rape, that's responsible reporting, ensuring justice for his victims AND the public's right to know.

— Joel Goodman (@pixel8foto) January 6, 2020]]>

BREAKING: Reynhard Sinaga, a student from Indonesia, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years for committing 136 rapes in Manchester. Prosecutors say he is the most prolific rapist in Britain, possibly the world. More on @BBCNews pic.twitter.com/i9rGNnaa6m

— Judith Moritz (@JudithMoritz) January 6, 2020]]>

BREAKING: Reynhard Sinaga, a student from Indonesia, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years for committing 136 rapes in Manchester. Prosecutors say he is the most prolific rapist in Britain, possibly the world. More on @BBCNews pic.twitter.com/i9rGNnaa6m

— Judith Moritz (@JudithMoritz) January 6, 2020]]>

Video from the Crown Prosecution Service allegedly shows “footage of Reynhard Sinaga leaving his building to search for victims.”

Sinaga has been found guilty of sexually assaulting 48 men in Manchester. He reportedly drugged and filmed his attacks. pic.twitter.com/bHvuIyBUFq

— RT UK (@RTUKnews) January 6, 2020]]>

Journalists followed serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga's four trials for months, respecting reporting restrictions until today's final verdict. That's not a conspiracy to cover up rape, that's responsible reporting, ensuring justice for his victims AND the public's right to know.

— Joel Goodman (@pixel8foto) January 6, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/this-bongos-bingo-event-is-putting-its-middle-finger-up-to-blue-monday/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:40:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7077

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Had such an amazing night at @BongosBingo #Manchester such a good laugh! Who doesn’t love dancing to Superman sung live by the actual Superman man!?!! ? pic.twitter.com/uCqChwlpR9

— Dan Costello (@dco15) December 21, 2019]]> It's January, and for those who don't know, we are just two weeks away from Blue Monday – the date commonly known as the most miserable day of the year.

With this in mind, the guy's behind the popular live event Bongo's Bingo have put together an event to distract you from those Monday blues, and it's all in support of The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

The special show will take place at The Albert Hall in Manchester on Monday 20th January and will push a crucial mental health agenda through its hosts, dancers and production.

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https://twitter.com/dco15/status/1208347621334691843

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The four shows in Liverpool, London, Manchester and Glasgow will create essential awareness through the hosts, dancers and production in each venue. The origins of Blue Monday stem from the traditionally bad January weather, dark nights and the post Xmas-lull.

Whilst all of these can be common to experience in January for many of the population trying to get through the first month of the year, it is much more important to recognise they can also be a trigger for actual depression in some people, and to be able to recognise the symptoms, too.

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Bongo’s Bingo is always about having the best fun possible, but it also cherishes the mental well-being of its staff and most importantly its audience.

So with this firmly in mind, the successful events company is proud to be supporting CALM throughout 2020, helping to challenge and break the stigma around mental health whilst raising much-needed funds for the charity.

And profits from all four events on Monday January 20th will be donated straight to CALM.

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CALM are the incredible charity that offer help and support to those struggling with suicidal thoughts and depression, which can affect anyone. They operate a helpline 7 hours a day, 7 days a week between 5 pm and midnight which both men and women can use in a time of crisis on: 0800 58 58 58.

Tickets for Bollocks to Blue Monday can be found on the Bongo's Bingo website here. For more information on CALM or to find out how to get help, visit their website here.

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Had such an amazing night at @BongosBingo #Manchester such a good laugh! Who doesn’t love dancing to Superman sung live by the actual Superman man!?!! ? pic.twitter.com/uCqChwlpR9

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]]> 7087 0 0 0 Christmas has been and gone, but somehow, there’s still a tonne of chocolate that needs eating up.

Just ask Tesco.

The giant supermarket has hundreds of chocolate tubs leftover from the holidays… and now they're giving them away at a discount price.

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For an unspecified time, Tesco is trimming the prices of Heroes, Celebrations, Quality Street and Roses 600g tubs from £4 down to £2.50.

Even if you can’t face any more chocolate right now, it’s still worth pouncing on this bargain whilst you can.

These tubs will keep for ages, so you can tuck them away for safe-keeping or use them as cheeky gifts for upcoming birthdays.

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It's worth noting that the deal is only valid when you purchase chocolate in store, with tubs remaining £4 online.

You can remind yourself of the opening times of your local Tesco here.

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]]> 7110 0 0 0 Fancy moving into Buckingham Palace and mingling with members of the monarchy? Now’s your chance: Her Majesty is hiring.

The palace is advertising for a catering assistant to work in the royal kitchens.

The role will include helping with food preparation and displays, maintaining a clean environment, and working front-of-house to serve meals and replenish stock.

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No experience is necessary for the role, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re a die-hard monarchist or if your knowledge of the Palace is limited to snippets you caught of ‘The Crown’. You just need to fit the Royal Household criteria.

The job description states:

“You might already have some relevant customer service or catering experience, but it's not essential as our excellent training will provide you with all the skills you need.

“Good communication and a desire to deliver fantastic customer service are what really counts.

“You’re a natural team player, happy to get involved, use initiative and work with your colleagues to achieve a smooth daily service.”

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As well as living and working in the palace, you’ll get a salary of a little over £18,000 per year, along with 33 days holiday.

If you think you’re up to serving the most important family in the country, you can learn more about the role and apply online on the Royal Household website.

Other vacancies listed include gardener, housekeeper and ticket sales assistant.

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]]> 7118 0 0 0 Love Island is back this month - and the first contestants have been revealed.

ITV’s dating reality show returns to screens on 12 January, and fans can now feast their eyes on the stars of series six.

Given their whopping social media followings, you might recognise a few of these names already.

Among the dozen participants arriving Cape Town for this special winter edition is scaffolder Callum Jones (below, far right), who hails from our very own stomping ground in Manchester.

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The sister of The Saturdays’ singer Rochelle Humes, Sophie Piper, will be joining the cast, along with Lewis Capaldi’s ex-girlfriend Paige Turley - who tried her hand at Britain’s Got Talent back in 2012.

Blonde twins Eve and Jess Gale (who have already turned the head of hip-hop artist Tyga on Instagram) and Miss Ghana UK 2016 participant Leanne Amaning are also among the first batch of contestants.

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Other contestants looking for love include a former naked waiter, a beauty consultant, a police officer, a sport science graduate, and the Heir to the Lanhydrock.

The host for this year’s Love Island is Laura Whitmore - with Ian Stirling starring as the voice of the villa.

Head over to ITV’s website to meet the islanders before the new series airs at 9pm on Sunday.

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]]> 7130 0 0 0 The month of Maccies bargains rolls on. Tomorrow, we have FREE cheese melt dippers.

You can get five of these mozarella-stuffed, herb-infused, breadcrumb-covered sticks without paying a penny - but it’s for one day only.

Download the McDonald’s app to get your voucher and pick up a gooey portion at your local Golden Arches on 8 January, between 11am and midnight.

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The free cheesy snacks are the latest to arrive in a month packed full of Maccies discounts.

The fast-food giant has already stated it will slash the price of the new Fajita Chicken Wrap to 99p on Thursday, whilst the Spicy Veggie wrap will also be available for less than a quid.

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Before you skip down the street to grab your free grub, remember to check the terms and conditions in the McDonald’s app to make sure your local restaurant is partaking in the offer.

Uber Eats orders do not qualify.

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]]> 7136 0 0 0 Want to stop snoring? You just need a little shock…

At least, that’s what the designers of the Somnibel are arguing.

Studies show that most snorers begin wheezing and grumbling when they lie in a 'bad' position - and this nifty gadget is designed to stop that from happening.

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The Somnibel attaches your forehead and gently buzzes when you move onto your back, encouraging you to adjust your sleep position.

If you prefer to fall asleep staring at the ceiling, you can - as the Sominbel will deliberately wait fifteen minutes to kick in, meaning you'll roll over when you're out for the count.

Every product comes with a sleep position trainer, USB charger, 30 fastening adhesives and user's manual.

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If your poor partner spends more time slapping you during the night than sleeping, it might be time to grab one of these…

You can read more about the Somnibell here.

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]]> 7142 0 0 0 "We're full, we're full"... everyone's shouting. Sugo Pasta Kitchen aren't interested. 

The popular Italian restaurant is tempting us to stretch our belt lines just a little bit further - serving up three gorgeous courses for just £20 throughout January.

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https://twitter.com/Sugo_Pasta/status/1214120236162662403

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Some eye-poppingly delicious dishes - all cooked with fresh ingredients - are available as part of the offer.

For starters, you can take your pick from arancino, Burratina mozzarella, salt cod, and beef & pork polpette.

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As for the mains... good luck making a decision. There are as many seven different varieties of fresh Pugliese pasta, each sounding tastier than the last. These include bowls of pancetta with brussel sprouts; king prawn with baby squid; and slow cooked beef with pork shoulder and parmesan.

For dessert, there's chocolate cake, vanilla pannacotta, pear crumble or espresso ice cream... if you can manage it.

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Sugo, who describe themselves as "ridiculously passionate and obsessive about making Italian food exciting again", have sites in the city centre and Altrincham - with the offer applying to both restaurants.

The discount will be available every day except Friday and Saturday evenings.

Book a table and check out their menus online.

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First mission of the year - demolish all three courses at Sugo Pasta Kitchen for £20 in January - back open Thursday! ? pic.twitter.com/VG8YWAJUcE

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First mission of the year - demolish all three courses at Sugo Pasta Kitchen for £20 in January - back open Thursday! ? pic.twitter.com/VG8YWAJUcE

— Sugo Pasta Kitchen (@Sugo_Pasta) January 6, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/youll-soon-only-be-able-to-go-to-the-tip-once-a-week/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:35:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7145

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]]> 7145 0 0 0 You will soon be limited on the amount of times you can go to the tip per week after a new system was recently approved for car drivers looking to unload their rubbish.

Depending on the size of your vehicle, you'll only be able to visit 52 times a year, which means roughly once a week – and van drivers will only be able to go between 12 and 18 times per year.

The amount of times you visit will be measured by an automatic number plate recognition camera which will log your details and track how many times you've visited.

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The move to police usage of the country's tips is to cut down on businesses and traders illegally using the waste recycling centres.

This has been happening more and more in recent years with commercial trade businesses using tips to offload commercial waste, something that they would usually have to pay for.

Cars with double axle trailers and vans up to 3.5 tonne gross vehicle weight will be allowed 18 times per year, while vans above 3.5 tonne gross vehicle weight will be restricted to 12 times a year (or roughly once a month).

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In a leaflet released by Recycle for Greater Manchester and Suez, the companies stated: “To deter traders, we are introducing limits on the number of times household waste recycling centres can be used by residents of Greater Manchester (excluding Wigan) each year, dependent on the type of vehicle used.

“The limit will still give you plenty of access to dispose of and recycle your household waste. The purpose of the limit is to stop businesses using household waste recycling centres, not prevent residents from visiting.”

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As a normal household resident, you won't reach the limit of 52 trips per year without someone contacting you first – so if you are a frequent tip user, but the waste you are recycling is non-commercial, all you will need to do is prove that.

For more information on the changes, visit Recycle for Greater Manchester's website here.

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]]> 7173 0 0 0 There’s bad news and good news for wannabe brides this year...

The bad? It’s a leap year. So, it’s your turn to propose (according to tradition). The good? A ring will only cost you a quid.

Poundland is selling emergency “standby” rings for any girl planning to pop the question on 29 February.

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The “Ask Him Ring”, which comes in a blue velvet box, is intended to be a polite little nudge that encourages the fiancé to respond with a (bigger and flashier) ring of his own.

A spokesperson for Poundland stated: “(This is) the perfect way for women to take control of their destiny and for men to show off their love status and enjoy the engagement limelight for a change!

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“The Poundland proposal is definitely the way to do it in 2020; and at only £1 why wait another four years to get down on one knee!”

Think he'll like it?

The Ask Him Rings are available in store right now…

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]]> 7185 0 0 0 Popular fast food chain Archie's had a very strong year in 2019, announcing several new restaurant openings in Manchester, including the Arndale, Manchester Airport and Piccadilly approach.

And they have certainly started 2020 strong with the announcement that they are to open another 250-seat site in the Trafford Centre.

The restaurant group, which specialises in burgers and shakes, will open their new branch in the former La Tasca unit in the Orient food quarter of the popular shopping mall.

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The new flagship store will be "taken to the next level", according to Archie's boss Imran Shezad.

He said: "The Trafford Centre restaurant is going to be the flagship store, it will be really cool - very Instagrammable.  We've got a room with pink banana swings and a ball pit just for that."

The new location will include a pink room with a ball pit and will also have swings which will provide "playful posing opportunities."

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The brand, which is prone to regular celebrity visits, started out 10 years ago on Oxford Road and has gone from strength to strength over the years.

The constant innovation of their menu and brand has kept Archie's relevant and their massive expansion in the past few years is testament to the group's extremely hard work.

The new Trafford Centre site is set to open in April following the launch of the Piccadilly approach site in the second week of February.

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]]> 7190 0 0 0 Greggs staff are always there for us whenever we need them. 

Sleepy mornings. Famished afternoons. Hangover days. They've always got us. If anyone deserves a bonus - it's these guys.

So, it's music to our ears that Greggs staff are set to share £7m in bonus money this year.

The nation's favourite bakery has apparently enjoyed an "exceptional year", and bosses have put aside a pot that will be shared between all workers at the end of January.

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If you're wondering where they got all this money from, here's what you need to know:

In 2019, Greggs sales increased by more than 13%, 138 new stores were opened, and they finished the year with 2,050 shops trading across the country.

This all resulted in a higher profit than anticipated - leaving plenty of cash leftover to thank staff for their hard work.

Greggs chief executive Roger Whiteside commented: "I am delighted to announce that we will also be making a special additional payment to all of our colleagues across the business who have worked so hard to deliver this success in what has been a phenomenal year.

"Looking to the year ahead, we face strong sales comparatives and cost inflation headwinds present a challenge.

"However, with strong momentum in the business we see further growth opportunities across a number of channels as we invest in new ways to make Greggs more accessible and convenient for customers."

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The launch of the Vegan Sausage Roll also saw Greggs enjoy increased media exposure in 2019 and allowed them to diversify their customer base.

The popularity of the product led to the addition of more meat-free items on the menu, and people were caught queuing up around the block for a first bite of the new Vegan Steak Bake earlier this month.

Here's to another great year for Greggs! What would we do without you?

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]]> 7199 0 0 0 Manchester City Council has announced five major projects designed to change Manchester for the better in 2020.  

According to a council statement issued on social media, the schemes have been put into action to help "build better city roads with free-moving traffic, safer cycling, pleasant pedestrian spaces and air-cleansing greenery."

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But of course, every renovation comes with risk of disruption. Listed below are the regions due for redevelopment during the year - including the reasons for the work and information surrounding the temporary removal of usual routes.

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Great Ancoats Street

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One of the busiest roads in the city and a key access route in and out of Manchester, Great Ancoats Street is experiencing a higher rate of road accidents than ever before.

The street is also no longer "befitting" of the area, given all the recent development in the surrounding region.

That's why there are big plans for redevelopment, with the council promising:

• Fit-for-purpose crossings; making travelling by foot or bicycle from the city centre to the surrounding neighbourhoods easier/safer
• Resurfacing of the road with new, modern materials to reduce noise by 40%
• Landscaping to make the route more attractive

The work is commencing as we speak, and will take several months to complete, so you'll need to plan ahead for potential delays.

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Hyde Road

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The pinch point on Hyde Road between Far Lane and Wall Way, where the road turns from four lanes into two, is a constant nuisance for motorists - and the council are planning to resolve the issue this year.

The hope is this will reduce congestion and journey times - especially during rush hour.

The railway bridge is going to be demolished and two new lanes are being turned into a dual carriageway.

During work, the bridge that carries the Fallowfield Loop over Hyde Road will be removed, but there will be several access points either side. Two lanes of traffic are going to be maintained whilst the project is ongoing.

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Manchester to Chorlton Cycle Way

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Modern cycle lanes are going to be introduced on Chorlton Road this year - along with a number of pedestrian-friendly junctions.

This represents one of MCC's aims to "support long-term, sustainable economic growth and access to opportunities for all" whilst adhering to the Greater Manchester 2040 transport strategy.

Work begins soon, and the council claim the project will take three months to complete. Some closures will occur. More info will be available once the project is fully underway.

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Princess Road and Medlock Street roundabout

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An outdated travel network on the Princess Road roundabout has been leaving pedestrians and cyclists stranded for some time now.

But in 2020, the council has plans to replace the roundabout with two branching (spur) roads, allowing direct access to the city centre and Mancunian Way from Princess Road. This will offer people much safer routes than taking the underpass, whilst improving the appearance of the region overall.

Work will take place from 9.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, so there should be minimal disruption to journeys during rush hour.

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Stockport Road

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An additional lane is being built on Stockport Road, between Mitre Road and St John's Road, this year to improve traffic flow around Longsight.

There will also be a new pedestrian crossing installed, along with a segregated cycle track.

Work will begin in February and is expected to last until August 2020. The council has commented they will strive to keep disruption to a minimum.

To read the council's full plans for Manchester in 2020, head over to their website.

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]]> 7202 0 0 0 No Mancunian knows money better than Martin Lewis.

The Withington-born journalist has been a trusted voice in the world of finance since setting up moneysavingexpert.com - and he's already issued his first big piece of advice of 2020.

If you're a homeowner - check your council tax band. You may be owed thousands.

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Speaking on his ITV show, Lewis stated that more than 400,000 homes currently sit in the wrong bands - which means people all over UK are overpaying.

"You could get backdated payouts of up to £5,000 for doing this," Lewis explained.

"There are two tests, the first is the neighbours test.

"Are you in a higher band than neighbours in similar or identical properties? You don’t need to ask them, in England you go to voa.gov.uk, in Scotland go to saa.gov.uk, those are the websites where you can look at your and your neighbour’s bands."

"If you are on a higher band than neighbours in identical properties, the next thing you need to know is are they in too low of a band?"

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The second test, Lewis confirmed, is a "valuation test".

"What that does is it works out the value of your property in 1991," he explained.

"In simple terms, you find what the property was when you bought it, or you find a neighbour in an identical property, convert that into 1991 on house price calculators. Then you’ll see if they’re in the right band.

"You need to pass both tests, because when you apply you’re asking for them to look at the valuation, not for it just to be dropped.

"There are free tools online that can do this for you."

Martin then went on to reveal how one viewer had got a refund of £4,680 on his council tax after working out he'd been on the wrong tax band since the 1980s, so it's worth following his advice.

Apparently, one viewer enjoyed a refund of £4,680 after following Lewis' guidance. So, if you've been sat in the wrong council tax band for years, there could be a nice little unexpected pay day coming your way.

You can read more of Lewis' advice at moneysavingexpert.com.

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?Sneak peak at what we've been up over the last two weeks.
Something BAD ASS is happening tomorrow.
?Artwork by @TCCMOOTY#AreYouListo? #ItsTomorrow! #Liverpool pic.twitter.com/9DrjsTxmhH

— Changos Burrito Bar ??? (@ChangosBurrito) January 8, 2020]]> Much loved independent burrito bar Changos is starting the new decade with a new look, and a brand new name.

Currently closed whilst they refurb both their Manchester and Liverpool venues, they’ll open the doors as Listo Burrito on Thursday 9th January.

The popular restaurant on Oxford St and at Manchester Universities Students Union has partnered with local homelessness charity, The Booth Centre, as part of the re-launch and will donate a percentage of all January sales from the Oxford Street restaurant to them.

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To celebrate, throughout January, Listo (Changos) is giving you the chance to win one of their specially crafted, whopping, limited edition 3lb burritos and all you have to do is enter a competition.

In order to win one of these bad boys, all you need to do is follow the below instructions:

"From 9th January, whenever you see an image of the special 3lb burrito, simply follow @listoburrito, share on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using the hashtag #AreYouListo? and a winner will be picked every single day in January. AND, if you fancy tackling the 3lb burrito with your work team, then follow @listoburrito, share and tag your teammates using the hashtag #TeamListo and on each Tuesday in January, a winner will be picked. *maximum of 3 burritos per team."

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Speaking about the big changes, owner of The Listo Group, Roger Taylor said: ‘’We’re excited to embrace the opportunity to give ourselves a fresh new look, after these changes being brought about for trademark and legal reasons.

"To all of our loyal customers, the message I want to get across is that, nothing is changing with our operation, only our name and a few branding tweaks.

"We have the same fantastic staff, some of who started with us in 2013, the same great suppliers and we will continue to trade at our three current locations whilst keeping our eye out for new opportunities."

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They have a whopping 150kilos of these burritos to give away, so we'd say the chances of you winning one are pretty high.

The relaunch and the accompanying competition will both take place on Thursday 9th January.

You will ONLY be in with a chance for a free burrito if you enter their competition, so make sure you get following the restaurant on social media ASAP.

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?Sneak peak at what we've been up over the last two weeks.
Something BAD ASS is happening tomorrow.
?Artwork by @TCCMOOTY#AreYouListo? #ItsTomorrow! #Liverpool pic.twitter.com/9DrjsTxmhH

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]]> 7216 0 0 0 This article is sponsored by Itison.

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It’s not uncommon to spot people dancing in Manchester.

Some of them are performers. Others are just roaring drunk.

But you don’t need to reserve a space on Market Street or knock back eight beers to throw shapes in the city centre anymore.

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Silent Adventures - a silent disco tour company - give you free reign to pop, lock and shuffle through the city!

A lively host will lead you and your group through a warm-up session, hand you a pair of headphones, and encourage you to let loose with the best moves you can muster.

Word of warning: There'll be more than a few people gawping at you throughout the one-hour session.

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You can grab discount vouchers for the tour with Itison right now and save up to 50%.

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]]> 7256 0 0 0 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will step back as senior members of the Royal Family and move to North America.

In a statement shared on Instagram, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.

"We intend to step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen."

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https://www.instagram.com/p/B7EaGS_Jpb9/

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They continued: "we plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth and our patronages.

"This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.

"We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support."

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]]> 5050 0 0 0 There are co-work spaces, and buildings, popping up all over the world at the moment and Manchester is seeing its fair share of them in the city centre.

But none of them are going to the lengths that Use.Space have gone to ensure its tenants and visitors have a tranquil experience.

The eclectic interior of the Old School House on Thirsk St right on the edge of Manchester city centre provides a dynamic and stimulating space for start-ups and mature businesses "looking for a nook to evolve their niche in the North."

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Privately owned by mover and shaker David Walter (owner of content agency Seventy7), Use.Space is more than just a place to work and sustainability and mentoring is right at the forefront of their approach.

With a focus on strong interior design, it provides 134 spaces for start-ups and established businesses from across a variety of industries – and regularly puts on free workshops and networking events.

Businesses inside Use.Space will also have access to 10,000 sq ft of production facilities for film, video and voice.

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If none of this is enough for you, then the botanical atrium – styled by Susan Walter – filled with around 600 plants and a greenhouse should do the trick.

There is also a world food cafe that seriously impressed us when we went for a visit.

The Cafe is the heart of the building and with regular visits from friends of the business, Buzzy Bee Bakery, there will be plenty of sinful treats to tempt you from your work.

Alongside some champion bakes you'll also be able to find plenty of artisan food, fresh fruit juice and fruit and veg (plus lots of vegan and veggie options) every day.

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The campus is just a 5 minute walk from both Mayfield Depot and Piccadilly Gardens and is slap bang in the middle of the regeneration currently happening in that area.

If you haven't already checked it out, then we suggest you do so by visiting their website, or even heading down. You can find them at 31 Ardwick Green, Thirsk Street, Manchester M12 6PN.

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]]> 7246 0 0 0 Calling all breakfast fans, Wetherspoons now allow you to create your own breakfast using their app.

You'll now be able to build a whopping fry up with the app, with items such as sausages, bacon, egg, hash browns, mushrooms, black pudding, plenty of toast, and much more on offer.

It's no surprise the popular pub chain is trying to entice customers in this way, as more people than ever are turning vegan, vegetarian, or participating in Dry January this year– meaning a decline in hangover breakfast sales for a couple of months at least.

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Simply pick out seven items on the app and wait for your bespoke breakfast to arrive at the table.

It's currently being trialled in 100 Spoons branches across the country, so it's definitely worth checking if your local pub has the offer available (it's likely the biggest one in your area will be doing it).

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And as always, people on social media have had their say, with the general consensus being sheer excitement at the possibility of ordering dozens of hash browns.

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https://twitter.com/ewynn7/status/1214993819424436226

https://twitter.com/tiffl0ve/status/1214873669597577216

https://twitter.com/gillwwfc/status/1214882564126711809

https://twitter.com/danielledarbyx/status/1214648018126954498

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Okay that's enough from me, I'm off to Moon Under Water for a midnight brekky.

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Seriously need to find out my closest @jdwtweetsuk that do the create your own breakfast. Only 100 pubs are trialling it so can’t see me being that lucky ? #wetherspoons #spoons

— ethan wynn (@ewynn7) January 8, 2020]]>

wetherspoons make your own breakfast? hope it comes with option not to be shit x

— tiff x (@tiffl0ve) January 8, 2020]]>

Wetherspoons make your own breakfast? 20 Hash browns please

— Liam (@gillwwfc) January 8, 2020]]>

Apparently Wetherspoons now do a build your own breakfast so 2020 is already a winner and I can’t wait for plates upon plates of hash browns.

— Danielle Darbyshire (@danielledarbyx) January 7, 2020]]>

Seriously need to find out my closest @jdwtweetsuk that do the create your own breakfast. Only 100 pubs are trialling it so can’t see me being that lucky ? #wetherspoons #spoons

— ethan wynn (@ewynn7) January 8, 2020]]>

wetherspoons make your own breakfast? hope it comes with option not to be shit x

— tiff x (@tiffl0ve) January 8, 2020]]>

Wetherspoons make your own breakfast? 20 Hash browns please

— Liam (@gillwwfc) January 8, 2020]]>

Apparently Wetherspoons now do a build your own breakfast so 2020 is already a winner and I can’t wait for plates upon plates of hash browns.

— Danielle Darbyshire (@danielledarbyx) January 7, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/liam-gallagher-retiring-as-solo-artist-to-reform-oasis-with-noel/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:13:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7259

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I intend to retire as solo artist after album no3 as I have just had a call from my brother begging me to start oasis again in 2022 if you believe in life after love c’mon you know LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) January 8, 2020]]> Liam Gallagher has just sent twitter into a frenzy with what may become his biggest tweet ever.

The former Oasis frontman just took to the social platform and announced his alleged retirement from solo work after his third album – in order to reform Oasis with his brother Noel.

He tweeted: "I intend to retire as solo artist after album no3 as I have just had a call from my brother begging me to start oasis again in 2022 if you believe in life after love c’mon you know LG x"

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The tweet has already generated over 7,000 likes in a matter of minutes with thousands of responses from fans. But at this point, it is worth noting that this could be one massive joke, which isn't uncommon for Liam on Twitter.

However, the former frontman has been dropping hints recently that him and Noel could possibly be on the way to burying the hatchet.

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The brothers played their last gig together back in 2009, a whopping ten years ago, so in 2020 – the start of a new decade – it would be the perfect time to let fans know that there could be one last hurrah for the band.

And if it does happen, it will be the most unexpected thing to happen in British music since Aitch went from Moston street corners to a number one with Ed Sheeran.

Please let it be true.

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I intend to retire as solo artist after album no3 as I have just had a call from my brother begging me to start oasis again in 2022 if you believe in life after love c’mon you know LG x

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]]> 7263 0 0 0 It's Fry-Day at Maccies this week.

The fast food chain has been treating customers to discounts and deals throughout January - and tomorrow there's a classic favourite up for grabs.

You can pick up a medium portion of free chips on Friday between 11am and midnight.

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To claim your free snack, just download the McDonald's app and select the deal.

You can pick up your chips in store at your local Maccies.

It's applicable to new and existing customers, and most stores are participating.

Orders made through Uber Eats don't qualify.

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There's still a long way to go yet in January, so there'll be more deals on the way in the coming days.

Keep your eyes peeled, kids.

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]]> 7268 0 0 0 A dealer has been jailed after visiting a sports store with 779 grams of cocaine and forgetting to take his drugs home with him.

Thomas Newsome, 23, brought a carrier bag containing £62,000 of high purity Class A powder into JD Sports in Leeds as he shopped for shoes, but accidentally left the store without it.

Realising his mistake, Newsome returned shortly afterwards to retrieve his supply, but the bag had already been discovered by staff, who contacted police.

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After failing to find his stash, Newsome hopped into a taxi with his friend - only for officers to track him down and make an arrest.

Police also found text messages on Newsome’s phone that connected him to drug dealing.

He pled guilty to possession with intent to supply, and was jailed for five years and four months.

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Detective Sergeant Rob Kennerley, of Leeds District Crime Team, commented:

“I’m sure he will since have reflected that there may have been a better time to go shopping for trainers.”

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]]> 7275 0 0 0 How's this for a big old gulp of nostalgia?

A brand new dark fruit WKD is set to hit supermarket shelves - mixing the taste of apple cider with fizzy vodka.

By combining the two drinks you're most likely to find littered around a park bench, WKD has produced a flavour that'll stir happy memories for some... and cause pure nausea for others.

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WKD's are still some of the biggest-selling alcopops in the UK, remaining widely available in pubs and nightclubs as well as supermarkets.

The dark fruit flavour will be hitting stores in spring - just in time for the warmer weather - and is expected to cost £3-4.

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The bizarre new WKD is four percent ABV (alcohol by volume) and will be available in both 275ml and mega 700ml bottles.

Bet you know someone who'd knock back a few of these...

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]]> 7286 0 0 0 The end of the line is coming for Northern rail... much sooner than planned. 

Their current contract technically lasts until 2025, but trains are set to be handed over to a new provider in a matter of months.

Northern rail lines have been subject to chaos in recent months - with services plagued by delays, cancellations and complaints.

The government has now lost patience with the franchise and is already looking for a potential successor.

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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps stated: “Rail passengers in the north have had to put up with unacceptable services for too long.”

The big decision that must be made now is whether to give another company a shot, or take Northern into public ownership.

Cllr Phil Riley, a board member at Transport for the North, said: “My view, and that of TfN, is that Northern should be taken into public ownership as an operator of last resort as soon as is reasonably practical to maintain a train service

“Northern’s performance has never recovered from the disastrous 2018 timetable changes.”

 

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]]> 7293 0 0 0 Greggs is about to launch a nationwide delivery service after the success of its recent vegan product launches.

The popular bakery has almost picked a delivery partner after trialling different ordering platforms at the back end of 2019 – to a hugely positive response.

And once they've finally picked their partner, they will set a date for 2020.

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Greggs has tested delivery service with the likes of Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo in the past in cities such as Newcastle (obviously), London, Birmingham and Glasgow.

Speaking about the decision to partner with a delivery service, chief executive Roger Whiteside said: “What we have been doing for more than a year is trialling in different places and different partners and we have learned enough to decide that we are interested in rolling out across the country.”

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As well as keeping the launch date under wraps, the cities in which the delivery service will first be implemented first are also yet to be confirmed, however we imagine every major city will be graced with it at one point.

Greggs also recently hinted that it will be working on more plant-based products to add to their menu - with a vegan chicken bake being potentially the cards...

It's going to be another good year for the bakery.

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]]> 7294 0 0 0 Greater Manchester Police are warning social media users after learning that images of sexual abuse victims may have been posted online. 

The caution arrives in the aftermath of the Reynhard Sinaga trial - which resulted in the former Manchester student being jailed for life.

Sinaga was predicted to have abused as many as 200 people - and images of his apparent victims have begun to surface on social media channels.

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All victims of sexual offences have a lifelong right to anonymity under the Sexual Offences Act 2000 - and anyone sharing information that might threaten this anonymity can be prosecuted.

GMP issued the following tweet on Thursday:

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https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1215212396312190976?s=20

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GMP are also encouraging anyone who might have been affected by the case to get in touch:

https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1214530306813894657?s=20

Sinaga was given a life sentence for his crimes and has been described as "Britain’s most prolific rapist".

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We want to remind people that any social media posts which identify victims of sexual offences constitute a criminal offence. Please be mindful. pic.twitter.com/CZEKwPHTnJ

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) January 9, 2020]]>

We want to remind people that any social media posts which identify victims of sexual offences constitute a criminal offence. Please be mindful. pic.twitter.com/CZEKwPHTnJ

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) January 9, 2020]]>

The dedicated incident room has received multiple calls since the sentencing of Reynhard Sinaga yesterday and we are continuing to urge people who may have been affected by the case to please get in touch. Full details of the case can be found here: https://t.co/qZDvetK28t pic.twitter.com/iwJKNFO9tL

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) January 7, 2020]]>

We want to remind people that any social media posts which identify victims of sexual offences constitute a criminal offence. Please be mindful. pic.twitter.com/CZEKwPHTnJ

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) January 9, 2020]]>

The dedicated incident room has received multiple calls since the sentencing of Reynhard Sinaga yesterday and we are continuing to urge people who may have been affected by the case to please get in touch. Full details of the case can be found here: https://t.co/qZDvetK28t pic.twitter.com/iwJKNFO9tL

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) January 7, 2020]]>

The dedicated incident room has received multiple calls since the sentencing of Reynhard Sinaga yesterday and we are continuing to urge people who may have been affected by the case to please get in touch. Full details of the case can be found here: https://t.co/qZDvetK28t pic.twitter.com/iwJKNFO9tL

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) January 7, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/eats/you-can-get-5-courses-for-18-at-cottonopolis-for-the-rest-of-january/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:32:35 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7299

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]]> 7299 0 0 0 Abandon your dinner plans, people. Cottonopolis is running a special cut-price menu throughout January. 

The popular Northern Quarter venue, which specialises in tapas-style Japanese dishes, is serving five courses for just £18 per person all month long.

If you've flirted with the idea of grabbing dinner at Cottonopolis before, but didn't think your wallet could take the strain, now's your chance.

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The quintet of courses includes Gyoza Skins, Asparagus in Yuzo Mignonettem, pork belly, noodle salad and a tofu/rice bowl, but there'll be a meat and veg choice for every single serving.

Cottonopolis' special menu is available all day Monday to Thursday and until 7pm on Friday.

Booking a table in advance is required.

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You can learn more about the venue by heading over to the Cottonopolis website.

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]]> 7311 0 0 0 It looks like the Royal Family have lost two more members.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they were stepping down as senior royals on Wednesday, and now their waxwork models have followed suit.

Madame Tussauds has moved to separate Harry and Meghan from the monarchy set - leaving an eerie empty space beside the Queen, Prince Philip and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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The museum in London has explained their decision, with General Manager Steve Davies commenting: “Alongside the rest of the world we are reacting to the surprising news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be stepping back as senior royals.

“From today, Meghan and Harry’s figures will no longer appear in our Royal Family set.

“As two of our most popular and well-loved figures they will of course remain an important feature at Madame Tussauds London as we watch to see what the next chapter holds for the them.”

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The Sussex’s caused uproar this week when they unexpectedly announced their intention to split from the family and become “financially independent” - leaving the royals apparently “hurt” by the decision.

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]]> 7323 0 0 0 A Salford-based driving school that allows young people to get behind the wheel and learn the basics of driving is coming is relaunching this month.

The event is being held by Young Driver, the UK's largest provider of pre-17 driving lessons, with lessons beginning on 26th January.

The driving lessons are for children aged between 10 and 17 and the aim is to instil an attitude of safe driving in young people before eventually taking their lessons as young adults.

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The lessons will take place at the Barton Moss Makro car park in Eccles, which will be transformed into a makeshift road system with traffic signs, roundabouts and junctions.

And with more people than ever being killed on UK roads, projects like this should be widely encouraged.

Speaking about the Young Driver school, James Howe, Classic Car Buyer said: “It’s hard to see how this can be anything other than a good idea – getting younger people behind the wheel as early as possible is bound to improve their abilities when the time comes to take their test and take to the roads alone.

 

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"As any experienced driver knows, passing your test at 17 is traditionally just the start of a long period of continued real-world on-the-road learning.

"It would follow then that starting this learning curve a few years in advance of a person’s 16th or 17th birthday could result in safer, more competent and mature drivers.”

We agree. Find out more about Young Driver on their website here, where you can also book lessons for your child, or children.

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]]> 7325 0 0 0 The first images of David Beckham and Courtney Cox sharing a steamy hot tub together for their cameos in Modern Family have made it online.

It was back in October when news first broke of the pair stripping down and forming their unlikely showbiz friendship for the popular US comedy.

The former Manchester United winger joined forces with Friends legend Courtney to guest star as themselves in the show and the first pictures of them hitting it off have emerged.

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The plot isn't clear yet, however the two stars got on like a house on fire according to show bosses.

Courtney shared a series of snaps to her Instagram which also featured show stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet.

David broke the news of his unlikely cameo on Instagram, when he posted a snap of himself looking more than pleased as he and Courtney read a script together.

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He captioned the post: "I met a new FRIEND today at work @courteneycoxofficial #modernfamily."

To which his wife Victoria replied: "I can't wait!!!!!!! Kisses x".

We're not sure when the Modern Family episode will air exactly, but we're definitely looking forward to it.

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]]> 7335 0 0 0 Southport Pleasureland is set to undergo huge improvements after its owner announced he will be investing heavily in the seafront resort.

Norman Willis says he wants to turn Pleasureland into an all-year-round attraction after Sefton Council finally handed him a 50-year lease for the site.

It is said that Willis will transform the seafront resort and pump £25m in funding into the once derelict site. He also wants to build a Dinosaur Park on a former pitch and putt site with full-scale animatronic dinosaurs.

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And in an effort to "improve connectivity" between Southport and the water front attraction, he will implement a "miniature railway and land train."

According to LancsLive, the new lease and transformation plans will also create up to 1,000 jobs.

The aim is to strengthen the town's tourism offer and increase visitor footfall over the next five decades.

Pleasureland originally opened 108 years ago but closed its doors in September 2006 before a replacement fairground was opened on the site the following year.

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Speaking about the new plans, Mr Wallis said: “We are delighted to be working with Sefton Council – it’s a positive step.

“A full launch is planned where we will unveil the detail of transformational plans for the park and beyond which will give the local economy a real and lasting boost.

“The town has the potential, the location, the talent and now it will get what it deserves, a theme park and attractions complex worthy of international status that will add significantly to the region’s tourism cache.”

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]]> 7348 0 0 0 Crisp fans, gather round.

Walkers is reintroducing two classic flavours of Wotsits this month - with the wicked Sizzling Steak and Flamin’ Hot finally returning to stores.

These powdery corn puffs have decorated our chins with orange dust since childhood - and from time to time, Walkers give the super cheesy snacks a new type of seasoning.

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Two of the most popular flavour experiments have been smoky BBQ Beef - since rebranded as Sizzling Steak - and spicy Flamin’ Hot.

Fans have been itching to see both back on supermarket shelves for some time - and the moment they’ve been waiting for has nearly arrived.

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Sizzling Steak and Flamin' Hot will be available in single serve bags, grab bags, multi-packs and sharing bags across the country from 12 January

Walkers representative, Nick Day, said: “People have been reaching out to us non-stop on social media to bring back our iconic flavours, so we’re pleased to announce that Wotsits Flamin’ Hot and Sizzling Steak will soon be back in their hands, kicking off the year with a bang.

"The new range has been given a flavour makeover to what was previously known as ‘BBQ’ and ‘Flamin’ Hot’ but still maintains that classic taste fans will know and love.”

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I intend to retire as solo artist after album no3 as I have just had a call from my brother begging me to start oasis again in 2022 if you believe in life after love c’mon you know LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) January 8, 2020]]>

After album no3 I’m gonna split up with myself I just don’t think I’ll be able to work with myself any longer I can write what I like and so can he but I think it’s for the best

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) January 8, 2020]]> Liam Gallagher caused a bit of a frenzy this week when he took to Twitter to claim his brother Noel wanted to reform Oasis.

The former frontman of the band claimed that he'd just got off the phone to his brother, who had "begged him" to get the band back together one last time.

He tweeted: “I intend to retire as solo artist after album no3 as I have just had a call from my brother begging me to start oasis again in 2022 if you believe in life after love c’mon you know LG x”

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https://twitter.com/liamgallagher/status/1214998262589116416

https://twitter.com/liamgallagher/status/1214998262589116416

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Now Noel has responded to his brother’s claims, and it’s not good news for fans of the band.

He contacted TalkSPORT Breakfast host Ally McCoist to confirm a reunion isn’t on the cards, adding that Liam must have been on the sauce.

He texted Ally: “I’ve been listening to the show… and re: ‘The Reunion’, sadly I think the other fella must have been on the leftover Christmas Babycham. For the record, until anyone hears it from ME, it’s not happening.”

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I mean, it's not really a surprise. Liam has a history of stirring the pot on social media and winding his brother up in the process, and this time is no different sadly.

We're still hopeful, though...

 

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After album no3 I’m gonna split up with myself I just don’t think I’ll be able to work with myself any longer I can write what I like and so can he but I think it’s for the best

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) January 8, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/wilko-face-backlash-for-selling-my-outback-is-burning-hot-sauce/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:12:32 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7368

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]]> 7368 0 0 0 Wilko has come under fire for selling a controversially-titled hot sauce with an image of a burning kangaroo.

The retail giant has quickly pulled the condiment - called “My Outback Is Burning”- from shelves after customers questioned its tastefulness in the wake of the Australian bushfires.

The sauce comes in a pack of eight spicy flavours and contains a label with a flame-covered kangaroo.

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Millions of animals have died in Australia due to uncontrollable fires, which are expected to rage on for several more days.

According to The Mirror, Neil Thomson found the bottle "shocking" when his colleague showed it to him.

"I don't know if these things were manufactured before what's happened in Australia happened, but it's something they should have noticed and taken off the shelves," he said.

"To begin with, you look at it [as] quite humorous, but then we thought it was shocking.

"I sent it to a friend of mine who lives in Australia and he was quite shocked.”

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A spokesperson from Wilko said: "We sell thousands of gift items over Christmas and select them many months in advance.

"We take all customer feedback seriously and we can see how this bottle within the gift pack may cause upset and would like to apologise for any offence caused, that was never our intention.

"We would like to reassure customers that this item is no longer on sale.

"As a family business, our thoughts are with all the families and wildlife that have been impacted by these devastating fires."

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]]> 7397 0 0 0 It was announced today that Walkers are set to reintroduce two new classic flavours.

The flavours announced were the legendary Sizzling Steak and Flamin' Hot, but there was a massive uproar when we wrote about them.

To put it bluntly, only 1 in 10 people were actually arsed about the new flavours, with around 9 in 10 hurling abuse at Walkers for not bringing back their much-loved Prawn Cocktail bag.

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It goes without saying Sizzling Steak and Flamin' Hot are two of the most popular experimental flavours from the past, but if those two flavours are Premier League standard, then Prawn Cocktail are Champion's League winners.

When they make their return, Sizzling Steak and Flamin' Hot will be available in single serve bags, grab bags, multi-packs and sharing bags across the country from 12th January – and because of the date, it's not likely that any new flavours are going to be announced.

However, given the audience response to our Facebook post earlier today, we've decided to do something about it.

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Wotsits are usually only available in the UK in the "Really Cheesy" flavour.

However, the Prawn Cocktail flavour was so popular when it was on shelves back in the day that even their cheesy arch nemesis, Quavers, introduced their own Prawn flavoured effort – which actually went down quite well.

But, we're yet to see a passion for a particular crisp that matches Wotsits' pink puffs, and as you can see above and below, this was pretty evident on our Facebook page today.

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Therefore, we've created a petition to try and get the attention of Walkers in the hope that we can bring these mythical crisps back from the dead.

So if you're a passionate prawn flavoured crisp lover, you can find it here, and join the movement.

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]]> 7410 0 0 0 Does the sound of drinking coffee surrounded by tiny dogs sound like heaven to you? 

If you answered yes, we've got some good news. If you answered no, seek medical help.

Anyway, a 'Pup Up Cafe' designed just for Dachschunds is heading to Manchester on 23rd February and we could not be more pleased.

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Dog owners are being encouraged to bring along their sausage dogs for a day to remember - as Revolution Parsonage Gardens is packed out with treat stations, ball pits and pet products.

There'll also be an unlimited number of 'puppucinos' available, so your pooch can sip a drink right alongside you!

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The event is open from 10-4 - with free entry for children under eight.

You and your dog will need a ticket, though. Grab your passes right now by heading over to the Facebook page - this one is guaranteed to sell out.

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Happening today! A deep penumbral lunar eclipse, maximum at 19:10 GMT, and therefore visible across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. https://t.co/bwsDAxMXoK

— Tom Kerss (@tomkerss) January 10, 2020]]> The first of four lunar eclipses will occur tonight in the UK which also coincides with the first full moon of the year.

Dubbed the 'Wolf Moon',  it will peak this evening shortly after the eclipse, and you won't want to miss it.

Below is everything you need to know...

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What time will the lunar eclipse be in the UK tonight?

A  lunar eclipse can only occur when there is a full moon, and you will see it tonight at 7.21pm UK time when the moon positions itself directly in front of the Sun.

Tweeting about tonight's eclipse, astrologer Tom Kerss said: “Happening today! A deep penumbral eclipse, maximum at 7.10pm GMT, and therefore visible across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.”

https://twitter.com/tomkerss/status/1215589710262874113

At around 7.10pm GMT, the Moon will be nearest to the centre of the penumbra, which will mark the midway point of the eclipse.

The Moon will then leave the Earth’s shadow around 9.12pm.

However, if you don't get the chance to see anything tonight, there's no need to worry. There are three more penumbral eclipses to come in 2020, with the next coming in June.

Now, grab those binoculars...

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Happening today! A deep penumbral lunar eclipse, maximum at 19:10 GMT, and therefore visible across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. https://t.co/bwsDAxMXoK

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Happening today! A deep penumbral lunar eclipse, maximum at 19:10 GMT, and therefore visible across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. https://t.co/bwsDAxMXoK

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]]> 7384 0 0 0 Manchester always comes alive when Chinese New Year rolls around - and 2020 is set to be no exception. 

The city will be filled with fireworks and good fortune from 24-26 January... but where's the best place for you to ring in the Year of the Rat?

We've listed everything that's happening throughout the big weekend so you can decide.

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Illuminated Dragon Dance

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A brand new illuminated dragon will be lighting up Chinatown for 2020 - with performances taking place at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday in NCP Car Park, Faulkner Street.

There's also set to be an additional showing at 5.30pm on Sunday.

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The Dragon Parade

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The famous Chinese New Year parade - complete with dancers, opera performers, giant Buddha Dolls, and a 175ft dragon - is starting at 12.30pm on Sunday outside Manchester Central Library this year.

The parade will take a new route down Oxford Street, Portland Street and Princess Street before ending up in Chinatown around 2pm.

Be sure to stick around for the fireworks finale at 6pm!

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Giant Golden Dragon

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A little further afield in St Ann's Square, you can cast your eyes on a glittering, 50ft Golden Dragon.

The big pig took up residence here last year, but for 2020, a magical, mythical creature is moving in to wow passers-by.

The dragon will be unleashed on the city on Saturday morning and will sit tight all weekend.

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Sunday Funday: Chinese New Year

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A free celebration of Chinese art and culture is taking place at Manchester Central Library on Sunday 26 January, 12pm 'til 4pm.

You and your family can celebrate the Year of the Rat by immersing yourselves in Chinese music, art and dance, as well as a series of fascinating activities including badge-making, personal histories, tea ceremonies and workshops.

Arrive early to catch the lion dance performance from Manchester Chi Mo Martial Art Centre.

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Chinese New Year: Family Craft Workshops with Manchester Confucius Institute

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Bring the family down to Exchange Court on Saturday 25 January between 11am-4pm as the area is transformed into a hive of creative Chinese workshops and craft centres.

Teachers from Manchester Confucius Institute will also be here to teach you all about the zodiac and help you make your own paper rat!

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Chinese New Year: Make a Mythical Beast with Joey Yu

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Between 11am and 3pm at Exchange Court, phenomenal artist Joey Yu reinvents the Chinese New Year practice of paper dragons - helping you construct your own mythical beast.

The Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art at the Market Buildings on Thomas Street is also hosting a drawing competition on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 January, 10am – 5pm.

If you submit an entry, you'll be in with a shot of winning an original sketch by Joey Yu - with a wide range of prizes also available for the runners-up.

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We look set for some truly incredible celebrations in Manchester this year, with events organised by the Federation of Chinese Associations of Manchester (FCAM), Manchester City Council and Manchester’s Business Improvement District (Manchester BID).

To learn more about what's happening in the city on Chinese New Year, click here.

 

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Oldham St, City Centre BLOCKED from Back Piccadilly after a serious Incident at Piccadilly Gardens. Emergency services on scene and cordons are in place. pic.twitter.com/cjRdJpDnpr

— MancTraffic (@manctraffic) January 10, 2020]]> Police have cordoned off Piccadilly Gardens in the Manchester city centre following a "serious incident."

The cordon is in place in front of Morrisons and surrounds the gardens.

https://twitter.com/manctraffic/status/1215755601684332546

Transport for Greater Manchester say there are currently no road closures in place and bus services are running as normal through Oldham Street and back Piccadilly.

https://twitter.com/OfficialTfGM/status/1215764668762988546

According to Manchester Evening News, a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “There has been an incident in Piccadilly Gardens.

“There have been reports of a fight there tonight. Officers are at the scene trying to understand all of the circumstances.”

More to follow.

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Oldham St, City Centre BLOCKED from Back Piccadilly after a serious Incident at Piccadilly Gardens. Emergency services on scene and cordons are in place. pic.twitter.com/cjRdJpDnpr

— MancTraffic (@manctraffic) January 10, 2020]]>

Oldham St, City Centre BLOCKED from Back Piccadilly after a serious Incident at Piccadilly Gardens. Emergency services on scene and cordons are in place. pic.twitter.com/cjRdJpDnpr

— MancTraffic (@manctraffic) January 10, 2020]]>

Travel update; @gmpolice are managing an incident at Piccadilly Gardens, there are no road closures in place and bus services are coming through Oldham Street and back Piccadilly as normal. #TfGMTraffic

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) January 10, 2020]]>

Travel update; @gmpolice are managing an incident at Piccadilly Gardens, there are no road closures in place and bus services are coming through Oldham Street and back Piccadilly as normal. #TfGMTraffic

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) January 10, 2020]]>

Travel update; @gmpolice are managing an incident at Piccadilly Gardens, there are no road closures in place and bus services are coming through Oldham Street and back Piccadilly as normal. #TfGMTraffic

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]]> 7427 0 0 0 I'm just going to put it out there, there aren't many breaded chicken foods out there better than a chicken kiev.

But thus far, only meat eaters have been able to enjoy the little garlicky wonders – until now.

Thanks to Veganuary and the pressure for retailers to continue to introduce new meat-free products, M&S has just launched a Vegan Chicken Kiev.

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The meat-free version of the popular classic hit shelves recently and is going down a storm amongst meatless eaters.

Marks & Spencer's No Chicken Kiev is made from soya and filled with flavoursome vegan garlic sauce, with a golden breadcrumb coating.

Costing £3.50, the vegan kiev is one of several new dishes added to the retailer's Plant Kitchen Range.

Unfortunately, the crumb coating isn't gluten free, so some vegans won't be able to enjoy thee little wonder, but regardless of this, reviews are pretty strong.

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Speaking about the introduction of new plant-based products, April Preston, Director of Product Development at M&S said: "Veganism is a trend that we are absolutely loving at M&S.

"Following the successful launch of our amazing Plant Kitchen range last year, we've turned the heat up and have challenged ourselves to create some of the best vegan-friendly products on the high street."

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]]> 7432 0 0 0 Stargazers across the UK were treated to the first full moon of 2020 last night, also known as the 'wolf moon', which coincided with the decade's first lunar eclipse. It was special.

The celestial event, which was witnessed by millions, began at around 5pm and saw the moon move into the Earth's outer shadow, causing it to look darker than normal.

The lunar eclipse can only occur when there is a full moon, and keen photographers and amateur snappers nationwide had to wait until around 7.21pm UK time before pulling out their cameras.

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But when it happened, those waiting to snap it really delivered, with some incredible photographs making it online shortly after.

All four lunar eclipses in 2020 will penumbral, with the others happening in June, July and November, and we imagine photographers will be stood by to try and outdo themselves.

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Until then, let's just appreciate what happened last night...

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https://www.instagram.com/p/B7JtjGEj-Zi/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7LQWsYnHfv/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7LQIU7BGlH/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7LO0sqg8k-/

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]]> 7439 0 0 0 It's the final ever day that you'll be able to shop at Mothercare in the UK tomorrow as the last of its stores close for good.

And there will be a closing down sale of up to 80 per cent off any remaining stock in the stores that are still open on the last day of trading for the once leading retailer.

News of the sale has made it online after the failed baby and childrenswear chain emailed customers today to push the last of its products.

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The email, which was shared into the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group, reads: “Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Stores must close this week.”

They also confirmed that everything is 50 per cent off, with selected items going for up to 80 per cent off.

Meanwhile, Mothercare's website has been taken offline meaning that shoppers will only be able to grab a bargain by visiting any of the remaining stores that are open.

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It is currently unknown which stores closed today and which are opening their doors for one final day tomorrow.

So it has been advised to find your nearest Mothercare by using its store locator tool and then calling ahead to save any disappointment.

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]]> 7446 0 0 0 Mancunians... we're a proud bunch, especially when it comes to the Manchester music scene and some of the iconic things that came from it.

Most people born and bred in Greater Manchester are blessed with a default basic knowledge of Manchester music and the bands that paved the way throughout the last handful of decades.

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But there are some people that pride themselves on it, and are constantly challenging their pals on the what's and when's of what was an incredible time for music – especially in the late 80s and early 90s.

So, with that in mind, we've thrown together what we believe to be a very achievable, but by no means easy, Manchester music quiz – to put your knowledge to the test.

So without further ado, here is the ultimate Manchester music quiz

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Make sure you let us know how you did, and challenge your pals to beat your score by tagging them in our Facebook comments.

See you next week for another quiz!

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From Monday 13 January, the main work will begin on Great Ancoats Street and will last for around 12 months. To find out how this scheme may affect your journey, visit https://t.co/6fs8XEurar for details on road closures and traffic management pic.twitter.com/QRCQzTeFCL

— Manchester City Council (@ManCityCouncil) January 8, 2020]]> A 9.1 million roadworks scheme will begin on Great Ancoats Street tomorrow, making it a no go area for commuters who want to be on time for work.

The work, which starts in the morning (Monday 13th January), will take place between the Oldham Road junction all the way along Great Ancoats Street as far as the Metrolink stop at Pollard Street.

The scheme aims to 'improve the look and feel' of the Great Ancoats street area for pedestrians and will connect Manchester city centre with Ancoats and New Islington in a much more natural way.

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Over 70 trees will be planted in the scheme, with wider pavements being introduced along with clearer signage for simpler navigation to and from the city centre to Ancoats and the New Islington neighbourhood.

The scheme, funded by the Greater Manchester Growth Deal, will also implement new crossings on the busy inner city ring road, which will make it easier to cross at any time of the day.

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https://twitter.com/ManCityCouncil/status/1214955278015377408

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The start of the scheme will see lane closures tomorrow morning on either side of the existing island on Oldham Road near to the junction of Great Ancoats Street.

This phase of the scheme will last for a month, ending at some point in mid February, before plans for brand new walking and cycling routes are executed.

Peter Boulton, TfGM’s head of highways, said: “Without a doubt, the transformation of some of the city’s key routes provides a real opportunity to improve journeys for millions of people in the long run.

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“To help people get around while the work is carried out, we’ve been working closely with our council colleagues to develop travel advice for each of the upcoming schemes.

“While the work takes place, we’d advise those that use Great Ancoats Street to visit our new travel advice hub, to plan their journeys and explore alternative modes of travel.”

To find out more about the scheme, including the full timescale, click here –  and make sure you avoid Great Ancoats Street for the next few weeks!

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From Monday 13 January, the main work will begin on Great Ancoats Street and will last for around 12 months. To find out how this scheme may affect your journey, visit https://t.co/6fs8XEurar for details on road closures and traffic management pic.twitter.com/QRCQzTeFCL

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Well fcuk dis shit Jesus wept who keeps sending me drinks they piling up like fcuk lads pic.twitter.com/R35vyRxMj5

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 11, 2020]]>

Well come on lads pack it in I’m leaving in a minute weatherspoins have taken over 700 quid worth of orders pic.twitter.com/NMKk34UQcn

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 11, 2020]]>

Top wind up lads ?looks like it’s going to make a few bob for charity (providing head office clear it ?)@WeatherspoonsU

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 11, 2020]]>

On my 5th now ffs

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 11, 2020]]>

It’s getting tasty now lads pic.twitter.com/ozI3QOVid3

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 11, 2020]]>

Bunch of fcukers I’ve just woke up fcuk me I was in hell of a mess cheers ???

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 12, 2020]]> When the Wetherspoons app came out a few years ago it was a revelation.

It allowed us to embrace our laziness, and climbing 20 flights of stairs to go to the loo wasn't an issue as not going to the bar every half an hour allowed us to conserve energy. Technology is great.

But one thing that perhaps said app has become quite notorious for, is getting free shit. It's called the Wetherspoons Game and it doesn't half stress out their bar staff.

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Of course, the ability to post your table number online and have people buy drinks (and food) for you – which are then sent to your table – is great for the suits that run the pub chain, but the fine hospitality staff who run your local Spoons do not find it funny.

And I imagine this was the case in Mold (just an hour down the road) over the weekend when one man managed to rack up £700 worth of bevs by slapping his table number on Twitter.

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Posting on Twitter, Karl Phillips revealed he was heading for a pint in The Gold Cape Wetherspoons pub in Mold.

It was only 10.40am, but after revealing his table number, '54', Karl, also known as 'The Captain' on social media, started racking up the pints.

Long story short, by 11.14am he had to tweet the following: "Well fcuk dis shit Jesus wept who keeps sending me drinks they piling up like fcuk lads."

https://twitter.com/bootlegger1974/status/1215955235279196160

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We're guessing he had a few at this point.

The tweets kept rolling in as Karl continued to be inundated with alcoholic beverages, and it wasn't even lunch time yet...

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I'm not going to lie, as someone who is two weeks into a reluctant dry January stint, I'm completely jealous of Karl's day, which, if the following tweet is anything to go by, ended pretty strongly.

At 1.25am he tweeted: "Bunch of fcukers I’ve just woke up fcuk me I was in hell of a mess cheers."

https://twitter.com/bootlegger1974/status/1216169193172881408

And that's the last we heard of Karl.

Hopefully he stuck to his word and managed to give a few quid to charity after generating close to a grand on pints.

What a hero. The Wetherspoons Game is alive and well.

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Well fcuk dis shit Jesus wept who keeps sending me drinks they piling up like fcuk lads pic.twitter.com/R35vyRxMj5

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 11, 2020]]>

Well come on lads pack it in I’m leaving in a minute weatherspoins have taken over 700 quid worth of orders pic.twitter.com/NMKk34UQcn

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 11, 2020]]>

Top wind up lads ?looks like it’s going to make a few bob for charity (providing head office clear it ?)@WeatherspoonsU

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 11, 2020]]>

On my 5th now ffs

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 11, 2020]]>

It’s getting tasty now lads pic.twitter.com/ozI3QOVid3

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 11, 2020]]>

Bunch of fcukers I’ve just woke up fcuk me I was in hell of a mess cheers ???

— Bootlegger (@bootlegger1974) January 12, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/channel-4-show-naked-attraction-is-looking-for-mancunians-to-get-their-kit-off/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:10:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7464

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Feel free to come back for round two next Thurs, 16th Jan 10pm @Channel4! #NakedAttraction pic.twitter.com/pvCJOxVGV0

— Naked Attraction (@C4Naked) January 10, 2020]]> Popular Channel 4 show Naked Attraction is looking for people to get their kit off for the next series.

If you've been struggling to get a date lately and are literally willing to try anything, then going starkers on a national television show seems like the logical next move, in my opinion.

So if you're single and you're not too fussed about millions of people seeing your meat and two veg, etc, you can now apply for the next series of the dating show.

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Talent scouts are on the hunt for fresh naked talent (18+, obviously) to bare all for Season 6.

The application form reads: “Are you looking for love? Do you fancy testing the power of Naked Attraction?

“In this daring dating series potential couples are able to see each other in their naked glory from the very off, and producers Studio Lambert are looking for adventurous singletons to take part in any potential future episodes."

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https://twitter.com/C4Naked/status/1215694349129912321

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The entertainment series is hosted by Anna Richardson and lines up a group of naked people (in pods). The single hopeful then has to whittle down the starkers hopefuls to just two, before getting their own kit off and choosing one of them for a fully clothed date.

And while it can be pretty brutal at times, it's as simple as that, really.

Think you've got what it takes? Then apply here now, as season six will start very soon.

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Feel free to come back for round two next Thurs, 16th Jan 10pm @Channel4! #NakedAttraction pic.twitter.com/pvCJOxVGV0

— Naked Attraction (@C4Naked) January 10, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/reports-of-two-people-stabbed-in-piccadilly-gardens-near-primark/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 19:10:07 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7470

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Due to a Police incident on Market Street in the city centre, there is no through route between Piccadilly Gardens and Fountain Street/High Street. @MCRMetrolink services are affected. Please plan ahead if you are travelling in the city tonight.

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) January 12, 2020]]>

#BREAKING: There’s a large police presence at #PiccadillyGardens in #Manchester following reports of a stabbing.

A cordon is in place and several ambulances are at the scene. pic.twitter.com/DkKH8cQeZF

— Hits Manchester News (@hitsmcrnews) January 12, 2020]]> Police have responded to reports of a stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens near Primark tonight.

There is currently no through route between the Gardens and Fountain Street/High Street due to a large police cordon that remains in place.

Metrolink services have also been affected by the incident, which happened some time in the last hour. People are being advised to plan alternative ways home if you use the Market Street Metrolink stop.

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According to the Manchester Evening News, a spokesperson for GMP said: "One man has been detained.

"It is not believed there is any further threat to the wider public at this time."

Two people are believed to have suffered stab injuries in the incident, while their conditions remain unknown.

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https://twitter.com/manctraffic/status/1216433026680467459

https://twitter.com/OfficialTfGM/status/1216432176260100096

https://twitter.com/hitsmcrnews/status/1216436840678547456

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Tweeting about the incident, @BrannonJT said: "Man slashed up and pouring blood outside Ladbrokes in Piccadilly. About 7-8 cop cars arriving."

According to police, one man has been detained. The investigation continues and the cordon remains in place.

More to follow.

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Due to a Police incident on Market Street in the city centre, there is no through route between Piccadilly Gardens and Fountain Street/High Street. @MCRMetrolink services are affected. Please plan ahead if you are travelling in the city tonight.

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) January 12, 2020]]>

#BREAKING: There’s a large police presence at #PiccadillyGardens in #Manchester following reports of a stabbing.

A cordon is in place and several ambulances are at the scene. pic.twitter.com/DkKH8cQeZF

— Hits Manchester News (@hitsmcrnews) January 12, 2020]]>

Due to a Police incident on Market Street in the city centre, there is no through route between Piccadilly Gardens and Fountain Street/High Street. @MCRMetrolink services are affected. Please plan ahead if you are travelling in the city tonight.

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) January 12, 2020]]>

#BREAKING: There’s a large police presence at #PiccadillyGardens in #Manchester following reports of a stabbing.

A cordon is in place and several ambulances are at the scene. pic.twitter.com/DkKH8cQeZF

— Hits Manchester News (@hitsmcrnews) January 12, 2020]]>

Police and Ambulance have cordoned off Market St tram stop in the City Centre by High St due to an Incident. No road closures in place currently.

Thanks for the updates. pic.twitter.com/zTLuDdZfmG

— MancTraffic (@manctraffic) January 12, 2020]]>

Police and Ambulance have cordoned off Market St tram stop in the City Centre by High St due to an Incident. No road closures in place currently.

Thanks for the updates. pic.twitter.com/zTLuDdZfmG

— MancTraffic (@manctraffic) January 12, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/everything-we-know-about-the-piccadilly-gardens-stabbing-tonight/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 21:57:38 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7478

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]]> 7478 0 0 0 Police tasered and arrested a man outside Primark tonight facing Piccadilly Gardens after a stabbing attack that injured four people.

The man was arrested on suspicion of serious assault after police were deployed to Market Street shortly after the attack around tea time.

The suspect, who allegedly stabbed two people, has been reported as a 30-year-old male and is currently in custody.

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Numerous police vehicles rushed to the scene at around 6.20pm.

Meanwhile, footage was being posted on social media whilst a large crowd gathered on the Metrolink station outside Primark, as police tried to clear the area.

Out of the four people who were injured in the attack, one has been taken to hospital for treatment. But the extent of the injury is currently unknown.

Greater Manchester Police said the violence was being treated as an isolated incident.

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It was also confirmed by GMP that the attack was not terror-related and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the general public.

And while the incident is now under control, officers remain at the scene while investigations are underway – this means the Metrolink and bus services are still affected.

https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1216449572186345477

Transport For Greater Manchester tweeted: "Due to a police incident on Market Street in the city centre, there is no through route between Piccadilly Gardens and Fountain Street/High Street. @MCRMetrolink services are affected.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 2353 of 12/01/2020. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.

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Officers are currently responding to an incident on Market Street in the city centre.
Please call 101 if you have any information.
Please follow @OfficialTfGM for travel updates. pic.twitter.com/T5FlrL8wOa

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) January 12, 2020]]>

Officers are currently responding to an incident on Market Street in the city centre.
Please call 101 if you have any information.
Please follow @OfficialTfGM for travel updates. pic.twitter.com/T5FlrL8wOa

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) January 12, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/section-of-deansgate-closed-off-by-police-after-person-hit-by-motorbike/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:44:19 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7481

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A56 Deansgate is closed in both directions between Blackfriars Street and A34 Bridge Street because of a police incident. Please use an alternative route #TfGMTraffic

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) January 13, 2020]]>

⚠️ SERVICE UPDATE
Due to an incident on Deansgate near Blackfriars our #GNWFree1 will use Blackfairs Bridge St Right Garside St to resume normal route#GNWFree2 to use Blackfriars Salford Central round Quay Street across Peter Street to normal
sorry for the inconvenience ^AW

— Go North West (@gnwbus) January 13, 2020]]>

No. 8 service is being diverted along Chapel St inbound and outbound from the City Center due to an accident on Deansgate.
Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. pic.twitter.com/OfQjlEiF0f

— Diamond Bus NW ? (@DiamondBusNW) January 13, 2020]]> A section of Deansgate has been closed off this morning after a person was hit by a motorbike.

A section of the busy road was shut in both directions at around 8.30am following the incident in which one person has suffered head injuries.

The closure starts at Blackfriars Street and ends at Bridge Street.

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https://twitter.com/DiamondBusNW/status/1216643519990980608

Transport has been disrupted with buses currently being diverted along Chapel Street, inbound and outbound from the City Centre.

A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: "There has been a road traffic collision between a motorbike and a pedestrian.

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"It was reported to us at 8.30am and emergency services are present."

According to the ambulance service, two patients are being treated. One is a male in his 20s.

More to follow.

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A56 Deansgate is closed in both directions between Blackfriars Street and A34 Bridge Street because of a police incident. Please use an alternative route #TfGMTraffic

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) January 13, 2020]]>

⚠️ SERVICE UPDATE
Due to an incident on Deansgate near Blackfriars our #GNWFree1 will use Blackfairs Bridge St Right Garside St to resume normal route#GNWFree2 to use Blackfriars Salford Central round Quay Street across Peter Street to normal
sorry for the inconvenience ^AW

— Go North West (@gnwbus) January 13, 2020]]>

No. 8 service is being diverted along Chapel St inbound and outbound from the City Center due to an accident on Deansgate.
Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. pic.twitter.com/OfQjlEiF0f

— Diamond Bus NW ? (@DiamondBusNW) January 13, 2020]]>

A56 Deansgate is closed in both directions between Blackfriars Street and A34 Bridge Street because of a police incident. Please use an alternative route #TfGMTraffic

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) January 13, 2020]]>

⚠️ SERVICE UPDATE
Due to an incident on Deansgate near Blackfriars our #GNWFree1 will use Blackfairs Bridge St Right Garside St to resume normal route#GNWFree2 to use Blackfriars Salford Central round Quay Street across Peter Street to normal
sorry for the inconvenience ^AW

— Go North West (@gnwbus) January 13, 2020]]>

No. 8 service is being diverted along Chapel St inbound and outbound from the City Center due to an accident on Deansgate.
Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. pic.twitter.com/OfQjlEiF0f

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Marmite

Crunchy haters, this one’s for you. It’s new. It’s smooooth. It’s in selected @morrisons stores today. You love it.

Posted by Marmite on Sunday, January 12, 2020

]]> Need to smoothen out your bumpy Monday?

A trip to Morrisons later might just be the ticket.

Marmite has announced the release of a brand new Smooth Peanut Butter spread - and it’s available at these supermarkets from today.

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https://www.facebook.com/Marmite/videos/952192305176311/

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The nation’s infamously divisive toast-topper took to social media this morning to announce the news with a video - which features a squirrel grooving behind the new jar to the tune of Tee Rizo’s silky floor-stomper, “I Can Make You Dance”.

It was exactly we needed to see at the start of the week.

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There’s one little fly in the ointment, though - Smooth Peanut Butter could be hard to find.

In a teasing game of hide-and-seek, this new Marmite is only being distributed to selected stores. So, you’ll have to cross your fingers and hope your local Morrisons is packing.

Seek out the nearest store using the Morrisons locator tool. And God speed.

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Marmite

Crunchy haters, this one’s for you. It’s new. It’s smooooth. It’s in selected @morrisons stores today. You love it.

Posted by Marmite on Sunday, January 12, 2020

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Marmite

Crunchy haters, this one’s for you. It’s new. It’s smooooth. It’s in selected @morrisons stores today. You love it.

Posted by Marmite on Sunday, January 12, 2020

]]> https://themanc.com/news/a-turkish-delight-chocolate-easter-egg-has-been-spotted-at-supermarkets-and-people-are-going-nuts-for-it/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:58:51 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7493 7493 0 0 0 Ok, so we've just about recovered from the excess and indulgence of Christmas... and a bloody Turkish Delight Easter Egg arrives on shelves. 

Images of the wondrous creation have started swirling around on social media this morning - which has caught everyone by surprise for two reasons.

One - Easter is three months away.

Two - Nobody knew Turkish Delight actually did Easter eggs.

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A shopper spotted the egg during an innocent stroll around Iceland and excitedly snapped a pic to share with the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.

The post has generated some fierce debate, with almost four-thousand comments from excited, irritated and bewildered customers alike.

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Is it too soon to start chowing down on Easter eggs?

I mean, yes, obviously.

But there might just be an exception to be made here...

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]]> 7503 0 0 0 January is the perfect time for afternoon tea.

Sandwiches. Pastries. Biscuits. Tea. Champagne.

It’s got all the ingredients you need during a cold, rainy month when everyone is constantly worn out, fed up and skint.

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Bisous Bisous know what people need this time of year.

The brand new sit-in bakery on Beech Road in Chorlton is serving up a sumptuous-sounding afternoon tea for two, complete with French pastries, mini quiches, smoked ham and cheese croissants, petit choux, eclairs tarts, cakes and macarons.

You’ll also get a glass of champers each… and the whole thing is £26 for two (or £39 for four).

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Booking is required, with the deal valid from Wed 1 Jan 2020 until Tue 31 Mar 2020, 7 days 12noon – 5pm; subject to availability.

Head over to itison to bag your voucher and read the terms and conditions.

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]]> 7513 0 0 0 Old Trafford turns 110-years-old in 2020 - and it's getting a very special birthday gift to celebrate. 

The Theatre of Dreams is being broken down into almost 4,000 bricks as it's turned into a LEGO model for the very first time.

47cm long, 39cm wide, and 18.5cm high, the replica stadium arrives complete with the United Trinity statue, scoreboard and Munich memorial clock - costing a whopping £249.99 at LEGO stores.

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Manchester United’s Director of Partnerships, Sean Jefferson, said: "Our Old Trafford stadium is as iconic as Manchester United itself and we are proud to be able to bring it to life in LEGO form.

"I think everyone has played with Lego bricks at some point in their life, however it’s still amazing to see the level of detail the Lego designers have managed to recreate in this piece. We are sure it will be hugely popular amongst Manchester United and Lego fans alike."

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LEGO VIP Members can purchase OT from 16 January, with the stadium going on general sale on 1 February.

Head over to the LEGO website to learn more.

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]]> 7523 0 0 0 It’s been a running joke for years that Piccadilly Gardens is the worst spot in Manchester.

The graffiti-scrawled, litter-strewn square is a magnet for petty crime; an outdoor social club for the city’s undesirables.

As though wrapped in invisible yellow warning tape, Piccadilly Gardens deters people - with many opting to walk around it rather than chance an encounter with one of its many characters by the ugly curved wall.

Even Manchester City Council have endured some torrid experiences here - with their redevelopment attempts repeatedly falling flat over the past decade.

It's a cursed space, and one that Mancs have mocked for many years. Whenever it comes up in conversation, we laugh, shake our heads, and say something about it being “a shithole”.

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But on Friday, in this very spot, a fifteen-year-old boy was stabbed and taken to hospital.

Two days later, a man was slashed in the face, and three others were injured in a shocking knife spree.

Something became very clear this past weekend. This isn't funny anymore.

Piccadilly Gardens is not just comically rough around the edges - it’s actively dangerous.

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https://twitter.com/tae_lancaster/status/1216458098086490112?s=20

https://twitter.com/hitsmcrnews/status/1216438840971485185?s=20

https://twitter.com/ilonacatherine/status/1216441421164613632?s=20

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Time and again, Mancunians have shown displays of passion that reflect love and pride for their hometown. But Piccadilly Gardens, the unfriendliest green space in Britain, has quickly become a source of civic embarrassment.

It's also the gateway to the city centre - meaning the bad eggs of Manchester are the current welcome party for out-of-towners.

We’ve actually reached a point where those blissful images of flower beds in the square - captured in the 1960s - feel like they’re from a different place, never mind a different era.

There’s widespread agreement that action is required to salvage Piccadilly Gardens and restore some decorum to a once-beloved area. But exactly what should be done is less clear.

A higher police or security presence in the area would surely contribute to reduced crime figures and make citizens feel safer, but there are concerns over the sustainability of this solution in the long-term. Some argue that troublemakers will simply move to other areas, whilst others are worried about potential tax hikes that may arise to combat crime successfully.

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In the meantime, however, police are working to understand how the recent attacks came about.

A 30-year-old man was tasered and arrested at the scene on Sunday, and there have also been crisis meetings taking place this week.

According to Pat Karney, Councillor for Harpurhey/Collyhurst and Secretary for Manchester Labour Group, the incident outside Morrisons on Friday related to a “domestic relationship fight”, whilst Sunday’s stabbing was a result of a feud between “rough sleepers".

His Twitter account also revealed a meeting between councillors and Greater Manchester Police held on Monday.

https://twitter.com/patkarney/status/1216734920871202817?s=20

 

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It’s unsettling to have such an unpredictable, high-risk area right at the heart of our city centre. We’re at a critical level - and now steps are needed.

As much as we love our city, there’s no denying that Piccadilly Gardens has been a boil on the face of Manchester for many years, and continued neglect and carelessness has left it infected.

Until we find a remedy, it’ll only get worse.

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Another video from tonight’s apparent stabbing at Manchester Piccadilly gardens pic.twitter.com/p61H4Kd4JS

— Tae (@tae_lancaster) January 12, 2020]]>

"A homeless man was screaming" - Two stabbed and two others injured during Piccadilly Gardens violence - Manchester Evening News https://t.co/QgMJ3iuZFU

— mrsoffenderex (@ElaineD70586678) January 13, 2020]]>

This video from someone close by shows a large police presence close to #PiccadillyGardens in #Manchester following reports of a stabbing.

It’s understood two people have been injured and a man has been detained. pic.twitter.com/Rkk3NL3v1f

— Hits Manchester News (@hitsmcrnews) January 12, 2020]]>

Another video from tonight’s apparent stabbing at Manchester Piccadilly gardens pic.twitter.com/p61H4Kd4JS

— Tae (@tae_lancaster) January 12, 2020]]>

This video from someone close by shows a large police presence close to #PiccadillyGardens in #Manchester following reports of a stabbing.

It’s understood two people have been injured and a man has been detained. pic.twitter.com/Rkk3NL3v1f

— Hits Manchester News (@hitsmcrnews) January 12, 2020]]>

This video from someone close by shows a large police presence close to #PiccadillyGardens in #Manchester following reports of a stabbing.

It’s understood two people have been injured and a man has been detained. pic.twitter.com/Rkk3NL3v1f

— Hits Manchester News (@hitsmcrnews) January 12, 2020]]>

Another video from tonight’s apparent stabbing at Manchester Piccadilly gardens pic.twitter.com/p61H4Kd4JS

— Tae (@tae_lancaster) January 12, 2020]]>

Piccadilly https://t.co/qR3TLcN0Ep meeting with GMP.
-@JonConnorLyons and myself thanked the police for getting the situation under control speedily.These were isolated cases that involved six people.The council and GMP agreed a number of actions to safeguard the public. pic.twitter.com/14fiwIEBsA

— Pat Karney (@patkarney) January 13, 2020]]>

Piccadilly https://t.co/qR3TLcN0Ep meeting with GMP.
-@JonConnorLyons and myself thanked the police for getting the situation under control speedily.These were isolated cases that involved six people.The council and GMP agreed a number of actions to safeguard the public. pic.twitter.com/14fiwIEBsA

— Pat Karney (@patkarney) January 13, 2020]]>

Piccadilly https://t.co/qR3TLcN0Ep meeting with GMP.
-@JonConnorLyons and myself thanked the police for getting the situation under control speedily.These were isolated cases that involved six people.The council and GMP agreed a number of actions to safeguard the public. pic.twitter.com/14fiwIEBsA

— Pat Karney (@patkarney) January 13, 2020]]>

Two stabbings in 3 days in Piccadilly Gardens. I love Manchester but something big needs to change.

— ilona burton (@ilonacatherine) January 12, 2020]]>

Two stabbings in 3 days in Piccadilly Gardens. I love Manchester but something big needs to change.

— ilona burton (@ilonacatherine) January 12, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/girl-rips-her-eyelashes-out-with-double-ended-dildo-at-bongos-bingo/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:06:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7526

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U actually couldn’t write my life, tonight I went to bongos bingo and got hit in the face with a double ended dildo and it took a full lashes work of extensions off. What. The. Heck pic.twitter.com/DVr0jaOm0S

— tegan denham (@TeganDenham_) January 11, 2020]]> A girl who lost her eyelashes after being hit in the face by a double-ended dildo at Bongo'sBingo has gone viral on Twitter.

Tegan Denham posted a video of her dodgy eye lashes onto the social platform and it has since been liked  27,000 times and has a whopping half a million views.

One clip she posted on Twitter even shows the moment the sex toy made impact with her face – which she takes like a champion.

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https://twitter.com/TeganDenham_/status/1215788822539141121

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In the clip, Tegan Denham dances with the extra long phallus, swinging the prop around in the air while her friend films her.

The toy then painfully catches her in the eye, but she finds it more funny than painful.

Later on, she uploaded a video of the damage the erotic sex toy had created. Staring down at the screen, an open-mouthed Tegan zooms in on a gap in her false eye lashes. She got off lightly to be fair.

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The video was captioned: "You actually couldn’t write my life, tonight I went to Bongos Bingo and got hit in the face with a double ended dildo and it took a full lashes work of extensions off."

Bongo's Bingo is a legendary night out and people can often get carried away with themselves due to the shenanigans that go down at their events.

We highly suggest going to one ASAP, and with their 'Bollocks to Blue Monday' special coming up, there's no better time.

Click here to find out more about the upcoming event.

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U actually couldn’t write my life, tonight I went to bongos bingo and got hit in the face with a double ended dildo and it took a full lashes work of extensions off. What. The. Heck pic.twitter.com/DVr0jaOm0S

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When was the last time you tucked into a churro?

A fair, perhaps? Or maybe a theme park? An impromptu visit to a street-side vendor whilst out on a stroll?

These sinewy, fried-dough pastries are desserts aren't something we typically tend to make at home - but there's a new machine designed to change that.

This is the CucinaPro toaster.

Designed with special grooves so you can whip up your very own churros in a matter of minutes, this contraption lets you cook as many as half a dozen desserts at one time.

It also comes with removable plates, so if you fancy whipping up an empanada instead, you can simply switch things around, lower the lid, and let the device do its thing.

According to the product description, a dough cutting circle is included, too - letting you "measure the perfect amount of dough every time."

If you've been jonesing for a churro for some time, this could be just the ticket.

Buy it online from Amazon here.

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Reckon you know Hogwarts inside-out? It might be time to test that knowledge.

Harry Potters fans can now access a digital escape room - where you'll be tasked with navigating your way through the famous school of witchcraft and wizardry as a first-year student.

The game throws you right into the common room - with a house prefect approaching to present you with a tricky task.

The escape room, designed by Peters Township Public Library in Pennsylvania, gives you the option to tackle the puzzles with members of a fellow house or go it alone.

The game is playable on a standard web browser - and it's sure to put your problem-solving skills to the test.

Reckon you could make it out?

Play it online here.

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]]> 7544 0 0 0 Six new plates, every six weeks.

That’s Six By Nico in a nutshell - and whilst describing the Spring Gardens restaurant in half a dozen words does seem apt, it’s kind of doing it a disservice.

The concept of a revolving six-plate tasting menu is definitely different and undeniably intriguing, but the joy of Six By Nico isn’t limited to a gimmick. Every tiny ingredient here is picked with purpose - and the results are absolutely immense.

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Scottish-Italian chef Nico Simeone opened the Manchester site back in summer, wisely opting to kick things off with a contemporary spin on a Mancunian classic - the Chippy Tea.

3,000 reservations were made before the doors even opened, and Simeone has been experimenting with different culinary “stories” ever since, including Asian and Catalonian menus. However, there’s no better time to book a table at his restaurant than right now.

Six By Nico is using January to reflect on their most popular plates from across the entire year; grouping them together on the same menu until February 16.

All you need to bring is £29 and an appetite.

Just be prepared: this is well-paced culinary marathon. Things start small, but the dishes grow in size as you complete each lap, with staff giving you a few minutes breather before returning with another round.

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Tactically, the best approach is to go slow and savour every bite of the diminutive Bombas; which serves as an explosive introduction to the 'Best of 2019' menu.

Sinking your teeth beyond the fried breadcrumbs, you’ll get a blast of Catalonian meat - complemented perfectly by a swirl of garlic mayo.

You could easily scoff half a dozen of these and leave satisfied, but you’ll thank yourself for taking gerbil-size nibbles by the time the bill arrives.

Course Two is taken from the Thai Street Food tasting menu - a Butternut Squash Spring Roll that manages to be crispy, warm and gooey all at once.

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Back in August, the standout item from the special Chippie Tea menu was arguably the posh Steak Pie - and the dish enjoys a welcome, triumphant return here on the Best Of menu for dish three; with streaks of tender meat tucked inside some soft pastry alongside onion ketchup, mushrooms and red wine.

The Milan dish - a fine cut of seabass surrounded by peperonata, aubergine caviar, and green olives from the competitive Oriental Express menu - also earns a spot among on the 'Best of 2019', whilst the beautifully soft Penang Chicken is picked as the penultimate serving; accompanied by sweet potato, papaya and peanut Salad and a magnificent coriander emulsion.

The coup de grace is the incredible Deep Fried Mars Bar, which is just as decadent as the artery-clogging snack from which it bears its name, but far more flavourful and nowhere near as nausea-inducing.

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There’s a veggie alternative for each serving - so you won’t have to pull out if you don’t eat meat - and the waiting staff boast some impressive muscle memory skills so they can identify every ingredient on every plate.

During our visit, a Premiership footballer takes a seat in the corner - and that makes sense. Great stamina definitely has a role to play here - not to mention an appreciation for the best of the best...

Read more about the Six By Nico 'Best of 2019' menu and book a table here.

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]]> 7558 0 0 0 ]]> Just when we thought we'd heard of every kind of boozy brunch, this comes along...

Immersive Events is shouting "Be our guest!" to Mancunians as they host an unprecedented drinks-and-grub gathering complete with an amazing Disney twist.

Taking place in a secret location in the city - to be announced closer to the date - the Magical Brunch is a fancy dress free-for-all, with an hour's worth of bottomless alcohol and 90 minutes of themed entertainment on top.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D_EWHaF5wk&feature=emb_title

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This loud and fuzzy fairytale will also feature a Disney-themed quiz and prizes for the best costumes.

Everyone in the venue will be encouraged to embrace their newfound, fizz-fuelled Dutch courage to belt out classic songs at full volume - with refreshments of tea, coffee, juice and a full food menu.

Tickets are in high demand, unsurprisingly, so order ASAP to make sure you get to star in this special, slightly woozy Disney story.

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Head over to Design My Night to get your spot sorted at this magical, maniacal and mischievous event - which is set to be quite unlike anything you've ever been to before.

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]]> 7568 0 0 0 Martin Lewis has warned people about big changes coming to overdrafts - with daily charges being abolished from April 2020.

Banks are being forced to get rid of unarranged overdraft fees and charge customers interest rates instead.

However, as Lewis pointed out, the standard rate for overdraft interest could be massive.

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"The problem with overdrafts is that they're a stealth debt," said the finance journalist.

"You don't apply for them, you just end up in them.

"Back in 2005, banks would charge £35 a pop for going overdrawn. It would be £35 per transaction, i.e if you made seven transactions, you'd be charged seven times."

Lewis also claimed the system has been "designed to entrap customers," but the new laws arriving in spring will prevent banks charging fines like they have in the past.

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"Last July, the regulator said that from April 2020, banks will no longer be able to charge you a fine for going over your overdraft limit," said Lewis.

"That means that while they can still charge you what it costs them, they won't be able to impose daily penalty charges.

"It took 10 years, but we got a win."

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The new laws have led to many leading banks - like HSBC, Nationwide and M&S - simply charging customers a huge 40% interest, and many other major banks expected to do the same in due course.

The bottom line is that being overdrawn will continue to cost you a staggering amount of money moving forwards, so it's important to take steps this year to clear some of that debt.

Learn more on Martin's hugely popular website here.

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8pm tonight ITV... my show is on - all about the new virtually standard 40% interest on overdrafts; over doubel a high street credit card, and what you can do to beat it.

Plus do you know your return rights on goods bought online and instore?

Do watch if you can. #martinlewis

— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) January 13, 2020]]>

8pm tonight ITV... my show is on - all about the new virtually standard 40% interest on overdrafts; over doubel a high street credit card, and what you can do to beat it.

Plus do you know your return rights on goods bought online and instore?

Do watch if you can. #martinlewis

— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) January 13, 2020]]>

8pm tonight ITV... my show is on - all about the new virtually standard 40% interest on overdrafts; over doubel a high street credit card, and what you can do to beat it.

Plus do you know your return rights on goods bought online and instore?

Do watch if you can. #martinlewis

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]]> 7575 0 0 0 “Aytoun” is a name that will ring a bell for many Mancunians.

A city centre street, a former student campus, and a weird spelling arrangement guaranteeing at least three different types of pronunciation, “Aytoun” is a prevalent and peculiar moniker with an even bigger, weirder history.

Indeed, the real Mr Aytoun himself barely ever went by his surname. He was actually better known as “Spanking Roger”.

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A Scottish war hero who fought in the Great Siege of Gibraltar in the 1700s, Roger Aytoun moved to the North-West after marrying a widow thirty years his senior.

At 6ft 4”, Aytoun cut a imposing figure, and when wealthy Manchester widow, Barbara Minshull, laid eyes on him at Kersal Races, she was besotted.

The pair eloped amid uproar from the local community - which was only exacerbated by Aytoun’s embarrassing behaviour.

He might have looked suave in his soldier’s uniform (and he knew it, too), but Aytoun was a troubled, prickly character to say the least.

The Major General actually got so drunk on his wedding day that guests had to prop him up during the ceremony, and after tying the knot he spent his subsequent years squandering the inherited fortune on gambling.

But despite his love for games of chance and alcohol, there was nothing Aytoun adored more than fighting.

He’d get into a scrap at almost every opportunity - even using it as a method of recruitment for his regiment. If Aytoun successfully beat his opponent, they’d have to join him at war. Simple.

It was this unrelenting appetite for a big old brawl that earned Aytoun the nickname “Spanking Roger”.

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Both Aytoun and his wife Minshull are remembered in Manchester with road signs, and the land they once owned is still there now. Today, it’s the site of KAMPUS - a revolutionary joint venture from Capital & Centric and HBD Developers.

Reluctant to erase famously entertaining figures from Manchester history, KAMPUS have chosen to retain key architectural elements from past centuries in their surroundings - ensuring residents and visitors remain in tune with the city’s remarkable past.

KAMPUS don’t want to lose these great stories - but they do want to create new ones.

Their development is opening amid great excitement this year, marking a new chapter for city centre living with some rare green space, independent retail stores, and more than a hint of history intact within its walls.

Read more about the community they are creating by visiting their website.

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]]> 7585 0 0 0 The winter edition of Love Island has only just begun, but ITV is already recruiting for the summer series. 

If you think you'd be a worthy addition to the cast of singles looking for love, you can put your name forward right now - with the closing date 30 April 2020.

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Love Island is encouraging "vibrant singles" to apply for a bed in the villa - where contestants will be in with a chance of finding their perfect match... and winning a big cash prize.

Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea emerged victorious in last year's summer Love Island - despite the fact they'd only been dating for less than two weeks.

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Love Island stated: "ITV2 are looking for vibrant singles from across the UK who want to head to the sun, in search of love.

"The chosen cast will spend time in a luxury villa, getting to know one another, but to remain in paradise they must win the hearts of the public and their fellow Islanders who ultimately decide their fate on Love Island."

Applicants must be 18-years-old or over.

Head over to the ITV website to apply - and good luck!

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]]> 7589 0 0 0 Trailblazing property developers Capital & Centric recently gave locals first dibs at PHOENIX, the first apartment building to be completed in the up and coming Piccadilly East neighbourhood.

Those who move into Phoenix will also be the first ever residents of the much anticipated new neighbourhood - and due to such high demand they have been forced to announce a THIRD open day at the location.

Investors will be banned from mopping up apartments when Phoenix finally completes in the spring – something C&C also did when they launched their adjacent Crusader Mill development in 2017.

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The firm recently released their vision for the area which is fast becoming Manchester’s most sought after destination – which will eventually be home to further apartments, as well as independent cafes and bars.

New ‘first look’ images have been revealed of the completed show apartment.

Designed by award winning architects shedkm, the new images show how the raw industrial elements, including exposed concrete and pipework, sit alongside stylishly minimal interiors in the ten-storey building.

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The best thing about Phoenix is that it is also part of the Help to Buy scheme, meaning buyers will only need to find 80% of the apartment price.

Where people aren’t using Help to Buy, Capital & Centric are taking no deposits on exchange. Prices start at £195,000 and the apartments will be ready as soon as May 2020.

Speaking about the development, co-founder of C&C, Tim Heatley said: "Piccadilly East is soon going to rival the Northern Quarter and Ancoats as the place to be.

"The area’s already become a hub for independents, like Track Brewery, Chapeltown Picture House and Cultureplex, and it’s a great time to invest in one of the City’s most hotly anticipated neighbourhoods.

"But rather than investors being the ones to benefit from buying early, we’re giving that opportunity just to the people that want to live here."

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Sheona Southern, managing director of Marketing Manchester said: “It’s no secret that Manchester City Centre has flourished in recent years and a big part of that has been investment in building new neighbourhoods where people want to live, work and socialise.

"Piccadilly East occupies an area of the city that has been unloved for years and, especially being on the doorstep of Piccadilly Station, it’s undoubtably one to watch in terms of the next place to be.”

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The one and two bed apartments on Chapeltown Street will be on average 35% larger than other properties in Manchester. Over half will benefit from spacious balconies, with roof gardens a striking feature on the top floor.

Residents of PHOENIX will also be part of the community forming at neighbouring Crusader Mill with access to its lush, green courtyard, fire pits, barbeques and WiFi. They will also share Crusader's 24/7 concierge and be dog friendly.

The £25m development will be CAPITAL&CENTRIC's first residential development to complete in the city.

To book your inclusion of the THIRD and final open day, click here, or lose out.

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]]> 7595 0 0 0 Factory Records made Manchester the city it is today.

But how exactly did this label transform the musical and cultural landscape forever? What made Tony Wilson and Alan Erasmus so different to others?

That’s what the upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Science & Industry is dedicated to discovering.

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Focused on Factory’s formative years in the late seventies and early eighties, this fascinating showcase will carry guests through the label’s archives and catalogued items, as well as a series of interactive displays.

Artefacts related to Joy Division, New Order and The Durutti Column, and designer Peter Saville will also be available to view for the first time.

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Use Hearing Protection will be held from 3 July 2020 - 10 Jan 2021, with tickets costing £7 for adults and £5 for concessions.

Learn more about this thrilling dive into the history of Factory here.

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]]> 7622 0 0 0 A Mamma Mia dining experience is coming to Manchester city centre and if you're a fan of the film you're going to want to read on.

The immersive experience will mix singing and dancing with good food and drink, bringing the Greek Islands to Mancunia in style with singing waiters and more.

You’ll dine in an immersive environment while singing along with a cast and waiters to all the classic songs – it's perfect for families, couples or groups of friends.

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Immersive Events, the company behind the experience, encourage fancy dress as the secret location will be transformed into a quaint Greek taverna for the event – however dressing up is not mandatory.

The Immersive Events ticket page says: "We encourage you to dress up and sing along as we transform our secret location into a quaint Greek taverna!

"Grab those floaty dresses and polish off those boat shoes or go full Dancing Queen and come as Disco Dudes and Divas. Either way, be prepared to belt out those plate-smashing pop classics."

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Each booking is 90 minutes long and the unique pop-up experience will also include food.

It will arrive in Manchester city centre this September, from Thursday 24th until Sunday 27th, with different time slots available.

For more information and to grab tickets, head over to the website here – and if past events are to go by, tickets will sell fast.

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]]> 7628 0 0 0 A company is aiming to tackle knife crime with a specially-designed cutlery collection.

Stabbings have reached a record high in Britain and the situation has gotten too close to home for comfort; as a series of violent attacks put Piccadilly Gardens at crisis point this month.

With a viable solution continuing to evade authorities, cutlery designer, Viners, has decided to do its bit by producing a new selection of knives with square ends  – and they're getting a lot of attention.

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The Assure Collection contains instruments that are “highly functional for the modern cook”, but with soft ends to ensure “the tip does not pierce skin intentionally or otherwise.”

A press release from Viners stated: “With knife-related crime incidents at a record high and a reported 285 fatalities in the last 12 months alone, the UK government has taken the decision to reclassify kitchen knives as an offensive weapon with the new Offensive Weapons Act 2019, leading some retailers to remove single knives from sale in retail stores.”

“The new Assure collection from Viners has been created in response to this new legislation, with the team extensively testing a new shape knife that is highly functional for the modern cook but shaped to reduce and prevent injuries, accidents and fatalities.”

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Priced at £15.99 (or £3.99 for a single knife), the reasonably priced set will be available to buy online from 16th February from the Viners website.

They’ll also be in Dunelm stores by the weekend.

Meanwhile, the stabbings in Piccadilly Gardens have resulted in emergency meetings held between Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Police.

Organisations apparently agreed on a “number of actions to safeguard the public”.

What are your thoughts on these knives? Are they the answer, or is it too little too late? Let us know.

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]]> 7636 0 0 0 Time to bin that stress ball on your desk.

Manchester now has a room where you can actually smash stuff up after a particularly sh*tty day.

TemperTank offer a safe space for people to pick up an object - be it a baseball bat or sledgehammer - and go to town on some smashable objects for half an hour, with absolutely no ramifications.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgvP97GD7D4

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You can even pick the music to soundtrack your smashing (surely "Break Stuff" by Limp Bizkit, right?).

TemperTank commented:“The concept came about as we know how satisfying it would be to be able to break items from our daily routines.

"We believe this will positively contribute to mental health by providing an environment to express pent up emotions partnered with stress and anxiety.”

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Buyers can take their pick from three different types of package - which dictate what you'll be destroying and the item you'll use to cause chaos.

There's even the option to batter stuff together as a group.

Find out more by visiting the TemperTank website.  Don't let the bastards get you down. Go smash some stuff.

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]]> 7650 0 0 0 McDonald’s has been treating customers to an exciting array of bargains and free grub this month.

But now, they’ve announced a bit of bad news.

A number of items are being ripped off the Maccies menu for the foreseeable future - and we're gonna have to say goodbye to a few favourites.

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The fast food chain is binning The Big Tasty (with and without bacon), Cheese Melt Dippers, and Spicy Chicken Nuggets.

Each of these items will make their final appearance at McDonald’s on Monday 27 January.

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Who knows, if the demand is there, the Golden Arches could potentially bring some of these items back in the near future.

In the meantime, though, if you’re a Cheese Melt Dipper, Spicy Chicken Nugget or Big Tasty fanatic, it’s worth visiting Maccies to grab yourself a final portion before 27 Jan.

If you're planning on heading there today, remember you can also get a Big Mac and Fries for just £1.99 using the McDonald's app (today only).

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]]> 7657 0 0 0 Odeon in Great Northern is playing host to a feast of fantastic new films in March.

Manchester Film Festival will celebrate its sixth anniversary in 2020, having gained a mass following in recent years for screening independent cinematic gems from across the world.

More than 170 films are booked into two Odeon screens from 7-15 March, boasting a diverse lineup that consists of narrative and documentary features, shorts, music videos, animations and student films.

Dozens of Q&As, panels and speeches from directors and screenwriters will also be taking place throughout the week.

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The 2020 bill is arguably the festival’s strongest yet and an absolute must-see for cinephiles - with the full lineup being confirmed next week.

The festival will open on Saturday 7 March 2020 with German film Traumfabrik, a romance set in 1961 Berlin, and close on Sunday 15 March with a preview screening of Billie,  a documentary about the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday.

Traumfabrik is the headline film on MANIFF2020’s special German film showcase, Das Kino, which will present five UK premieres of independent German cinema.

The bill includes crime film Sweethearts, about a professional criminal and her easily-panicked hostage being pursued by a relentless detective; Cold Feet, where a young thief masquerades as a nurse during a botched burglary; and Kids Run, which tells the story of a father entering a boxing tournament to pay off child support debts.

Manchester Film Festival’s Director of Programming Al Bailey commented: "German film has always been one of the most popular with the MANIFF demographic in past editions and these five films presented us with the perfect opportunity to platform to our ever growing and appreciative audiences, we are hugely excited that we can present these five UK premieres."

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The festival will also be screening a series of special movies celebrating their twentieth anniversary - including Requiem For A Dream, Memento, Amorres Perros, The Beach, Battle Royale, Human Traffic, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Billy Elliott and Chicken Run.

Screen sponsors include longstanding media partner XS Manchester (who are holding a ticket giveaway in the run-up to the festival) and Rosso restaurant (which will host some major networking sessions and afterparties). Independent post-production company One Bright Dot will also be supporting MANIFF talks and workshops - set to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Head over to the Manchester Film Festival website for more information.

Tickets are available online now - with full festival, ten-film and five-film passes on sale.

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? FACE OFF ? @Tyson_Fury and @BronzeBomber face off for the first time since December 2018!

On February 22nd at the @MGMGrand, the number 1 and 2 heavyweights in the world collide with the @ringmagazine, @WBCBoxing and Lineal titles on the line!#WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/FHs3aYxZ6L

— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) January 13, 2020]]> Tyson Fury has revealed exactly why he's masturbating seven times daily ahead of his February title defence and rematch with Deontay Wilder.

The Wythenshawe-born ‘Gypsy King’ will fight WBC heavyweight champ Wilder on February 22 in Las Vegas.

Their first bout in December 2018 ended in a draw, with Tyson firmly of the view that he won the fight,

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He today told reporters that he has been masturbating a whopping seven times a day in preparation.

Speaking after the first press conference ahead of the big money fight, the 31-year-old said: “I’m doing a lot of things I didn’t before.

“I’m eating five/six meals a day, drinking eight litres of water. If it’s gonna give me an edge, I’m willing to try it.

“I’m masturbating seven times a day to keep my testosterone pumping.”

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https://twitter.com/frankwarren_tv/status/1216859354902749190

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He continued: “Pump it, pump it, pump it, pump it up! Dontcha know!

“I gotta to keep active and the testosterone flowing for the fight. Don’t want the levels to go down.”

Tyson promises to knock out Deontay in the second round of their rematch. Neither of them have ever lost a single fight.

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? FACE OFF ? @Tyson_Fury and @BronzeBomber face off for the first time since December 2018!

On February 22nd at the @MGMGrand, the number 1 and 2 heavyweights in the world collide with the @ringmagazine, @WBCBoxing and Lineal titles on the line!#WilderFury2 pic.twitter.com/FHs3aYxZ6L

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]]> 7681 0 0 0 Tariff & Dale have doubled-up on discounts for January - kicking off 2020 in the best possible way. 

Not only is the restaurant serving a special two-course menu with a bottle of wine, they're also giving you the chance to tuck into as much pizza as you can manage.

It's banging food that doesn't break the bank.

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Tariff & Dale's special SCRANUARY meal costs £35 - entitling you and pal to a starter and main each, along with a bottle of booze to share (wine or rose).

Elsewhere on the menu, you can find £4 Helles Fire lager, £4 glasses of wine, and £6 cocktails - including classics like espresso martini, old fashioned and negroni.

The deal is valid for a minimum of two people, Monday to Thursday.

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There's also unlimited pizza up for grabs on Friday lunchtimes (12.30 - 2.30pm) - costing £9 with a soft drink, £11 with a beer/cider/wine, or just £14 with selected cocktails.

To get involved and take advantage of these mega January deals, simply head over to the Tariff & Dale website and book a table.

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]]> 7689 0 0 0 Heading out for a game of fetch in winter can feel like the biggest chore.

The wind is howling and the rain is swirling... but the dog is still tugging away at your trouser leg, begging to be taken to the park.

At least with Aldi's new product, walking your pooch in poor weather is much easier.

Instead of being forced to throw a muddy ball up and down a field over and over again, you can simply fire it out of a launcher.

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The budget supermarket's Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Launcher lets you load up a tennis ball into a machine, pull the trigger, and blast it up to 50m in the air.

Bit easier, eh?

The Launcher also comes with three tennis balls and a hands-free pick up mechanism - so you won't have to get your fingers muddy.

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Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Launcher is on sale at Aldi right now for just £10.99 - listed among the supermarket's January Specialbuys.

You can purchase it online here.

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]]> 7698 0 0 0 Monster Hunters will be pretty buzzin' with the news that a Stranger Things inspired bar is coming to Manchester city centre.

The 'Upside Down Bar' will take you back in time to the 1980s with an immersive, Stranger Things-inspired pop-up experience.

Hunters will get to experience all the best parts of the 1980s – the best movies, arcade games and DJs spinning classic 80s tracks all day/night.

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There will be food to eat, booze to drink, games to play and puzzles to solve  – and if that's not enough, prizes can be won and secrets uncovered at the strangest popup bar this side of Hawkins.

But that's not all... The Upside Down Bar has a dark secret. Once you've had your fill of 80s-themed fun, there is a dark and dangerous mission to complete.

Are you brave enough to venture into another dimension and face the unknown?

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If so, the experience will land in Manchester this summer, on Thursday 20th, Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August – with three different sessions per day.

It's an 18+ event and there will be plenty of booze on offer, with tickets starting at £15 per session.

To book your tickets, click here, where you can also find out more information. Happy hunting!

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]]> 7717 0 0 0 Look busy. Some rather distinguished neighbours have just moved in…

A member of the privileged ‘Big Four’ and operator of the world’s largest online marketplace is opening a corporate office in the city centre.

Amazon's arrival is a reflection of Manchester's growing status in the tech world and is predicted to create as many as 600 jobs - including roles for software engineers, applied scientists and 'solutions architects’.

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The grand opening is also being celebrated with a Future Engineer Bursary designed to fund computer science undergraduate studies at the University of Manchester for those from low-income backgrounds.

Doug Gurr, Amazon's UK country manager, said: "I am delighted we're opening our first corporate office in the north of England today.

"Manchester offers an incredible talent pool, a thriving hub of fast-growing UK tech start-ups and is a centre of academic and intellectual excellence.

"We are already actively hiring from a range of skill-sets for our new Manchester office, so if you've always wanted to build the future, come build it with us."

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Jobs are being advertised online right now.

If you’re on the lookout for a new role, it might be worth heading over to the Amazon website to take a peek...

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]]> 7733 0 0 0 I've never seen the appeal, if I'm honest, but people absolutely love V-shaped pillows nowadays.

So for all of the V-shaped pillow fans out there, you'll be delighted to know that Dunelm's own stuffed V-shape is back on sale for just 12 quid.

The Fogarty V-shaped orthopaedic support pillow has amassed almost exclusively five star reviews on the retailer’s website with many dubbing the item “life-changing.”

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The product description reads: “Offering firm support to the shoulders and back, this Fogarty v shaped pillow is specially shaped to support you whilst sitting up in bed and has been crafted from a blend of polyester and cotton for ultimate softness and durability.”

The pillow is raved aboutonline, too, with some pretty strong 5-star reviews, with one reviewer saying: "I used one of your pillows at my daughter-in-laws house and I loved it.

You can either sleep with it or else you can use it to sit up in bed. I then bought one for myself and one for an elderly friend who loved it too. An excellent item of bedding."

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You heard it here first people, it's perfect for literally anyone.

You can grab yours from the Dunelm website here, read its reviews and find out more information.

Happy pillowing.

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]]> 7756 0 0 0 A Mamas and Papas factory outlet has announced a whopping sale with all of its babywear going for just 2 quid.

The shop is the perfect place for bargain hunters who have newborns, but you'll need to hop in the car as it's less than an hour down the road from Manchester.

The company announced the sale on the factory store's Facebook page with a huge response from the public.

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The post read: "Starting at 9am tomorrow morning we have an unbelievable deal for you. All babywear £2!!! All clothing accessories £1!!!! Stock is limited and all items are non returnable."

Since they posted it, the post has generated over 10,000 comments and 2,000 shares – so expect the place to be busy if you decide to make a visit.

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It's advised to get to the store sooner rather than later due to high demand. They are open 9am until 7pm on Thursdays and Fridays and 9am until 6pm on weekends.

Other stock is available at usual outlet prices.

You can find them on Colne Bridge Road in Huddersfield (HD5 0RH). Check out their Facebook page for more information.

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]]> 7764 0 0 0 Pontins has been accused of pushing out families after turning another one of its sites into an adult-only venue.

The budget holiday firm has banned children from its Pakefield resort - making the Lowestoft site the second Pontins available to people 18+.

Sand Bay Holiday Village in Kewstoke, Somerset was the first adult-only Pontins.

The decision to exclude kids from Pakefield has seen the firm face serious backlash from families, who had been hoping to book a holiday later in the year.

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A protest petition launched earlier this month has received 100 signatures.

Paul Daley from Ipswich started the Pontins Pakefield Against Families petition. His wife Mary commented: “It’s reasonably priced, there was great entertainment and some really good facilities for children. It was just a nice place to go on holiday... I don’t see why they’ve banned children.”

Peter Byatt, East Suffolk county councillor, said: “It is a shame because we should be encouraging children and families to come here and enjoy the old-fashioned seaside holiday.”

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According to the Pontins website, existing children’s areas are being redeveloped for the older crowd.

The company stated: “We are all excited for the coming year as we transition into an adult-only park.”

 

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]]> 7726 0 0 0 The vehicle used by Max and Paddy in Phoenix Nights has been spotted for sale on eBay.

The motorhome made a final appearance in the last episode of Peter Kay’s cult hit comedy in 2002, with the bumbling bouncers graduating to a bigger van for spinoff show 'Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere’.

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Current owner Denis Cartledge purchased the Ford Transit camper van four years ago and named it “Maddy”, but has decided to put it up for sale as she can’t find the time to maintain it.

“With Peter Kay doing the Phoenix Nights charity screenings, I felt like now is the right time,” said Ms Cartledge.

“As much as I love her, I can’t maintain her, so hopefully someone can keep her on the road and take her to rallies and things like that.”

With 98,000 miles on the clock, “Maddy” has an MOT until March 2020.

At the time of writing, the bidding price has tumbled over the £4,000 mark… but the reserve (the minimum the seller will accept) has not yet been met.

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If you fancy getting your hands on the ultimate piece of Phoenix Nights memorabilia, visit the listing online and place a bid. 

And as the product description confirms: “Best of all you won’t have to pay council tax…”

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]]> 7731 0 0 0

Build a Bear Baby Yoda will be coming in the next few months

Via business insider #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/gJHnVmOCR7

— Acing Entertainment (@U_S_Ace) January 14, 2020]]> Build-A-Bear Workshop is releasing a plush toy of the internet’s favourite face.

A soft, cuddly version of The Child character - better-known as Baby Yoda - from Disney show ‘The Mandalorian’ was spotted during a Build-A-Bear business presentation this week, with images of the toy quickly shared on Twitter.

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https://twitter.com/U_S_Ace/status/1217151196009504774?s=20

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There's no official details surrounding a release date or price info yet - which is pretty fitting for such a cryptic character.

Nonetheless, demand is expected to be huge.

Thousands of pre-orders have already come in for Disney’s version of the toy, which is shipping from April onwards.

We're likely to see the diminutive Jedi Master available at Build-A-Bear later this year, so keep your eyes peeled for more updates.

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A number of other Star Wars characters are also available to buy from the store, including Ewoks, Storm Troopers, and even good old Chewie!

Build-A-Bear have a workshop at the Arndale centre, but you can find their closest site using the store locator.

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Build a Bear Baby Yoda will be coming in the next few months

Via business insider #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/gJHnVmOCR7

— Acing Entertainment (@U_S_Ace) January 14, 2020]]>

Build a Bear Baby Yoda will be coming in the next few months

Via business insider #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/gJHnVmOCR7

— Acing Entertainment (@U_S_Ace) January 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-top-10-best-countries-in-the-world-to-raise-a-child-revealed/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:39:15 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7773

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]]> 7773 0 0 0 There are many factors to consider when choosing a place to raise a child.

Is it safe? How good are the education facilities? What kind of healthcare is available? Is there potential to earn a good income?

A recent study has used all of the above to determine the best place for kids to grow up - and the results are in.

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The research, compiled by US News & World Report and Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, revealed that Britain was the 11th best country to raise a child.

Denmark was ranked as the top country in which to settle down and start a family, with Sweden and Norway following closely behind in second and third place respectively.

Other countries that made it into the top ten were Canada, Holland, Finland, Switzerland, New Zealand, Australia and Austria.

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At the other end of the scale, Kazakhstan was rated the worst place in the world to raise kids.

Lebanon, Guatemala, Myanmar and Oman also scored poorly.

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]]> 7785 0 0 0 After months of talks, plans today were approved to completely pedestrianise Albert Square in the city centre.

The pedestrianisation, which Manchester council's planning team are fully behind, will remove the roads that currently run past the town hall and around the square.

The whole Albert Square area will then undergo a huge refurbishment in a bid to make the spot one of Europe’s ‘finest spaces’.

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The project, which has an estimated completion date of 2023, will cost £13 million and will see dozens of trees planted outside the town hall and cobbles restored.

The scheme goes hand in hand with the current large-scale restoration of the town hall building – which is having its roof and windows replaced, getting new ramps and having new visitor spots implemented.

And to ensure the space is a popular but safe communal area at all hours of the day, the council are implementing plenty of new lights and CCTV cameras.

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The new site will ‘celebrate the history and heritage of Manchester, providing space for its people to come together’.

Find out what the council has planned for both the town hall and Albert Square, in much more detail, on the council website here.

Are you looking forward to the changes? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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]]> 7791 0 0 0 Frozen food giants Birds Eye and Iceland want to replace Captain Birds Eye with a real-life shopper.

Yep, you read that right.  A nationwide competition has launched and YOU could literally become the nw face on Fish Fingrs boxes.

The lucky winner will replace the Captain on special limited-edition packs of the popular breaded fingers, which will be available at Iceland stores across the UK.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Yyq_Vh4-H/

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The competition will celebrate frozen food shoppers, who Birds Eye think are 'savvy' because buying frozen food 'saves money and reduces household food waste'.

The winner will also receive £100 worth of shopping vouchers to spend at Iceland (which will get you a lot of frozen food) and a year's supply of Birds Eye Fish Fingers.

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So, if you or someone you know thinks they could be the next face of Fish Fingers, here's what you need to do to enter...

Visit the competition website here and, in no more than 100 words, explain "the useful tips and tricks you, or your nominee, uses to manage their food budget wisely to reduce food waste and save money".

Simple as that. Entries close on January 29th, so you'll need to be quick.

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]]> 7797 0 0 0 Another violent episode in Piccadilly Gardens has led to a teenage boy being injured. 

Police were called to the city centre spot at around 9.20pm last night, where they discovered the teenager with a laceration to his head.

Initially believed to be a stabbing, recent reports confirm the attack occurred with a bottle.

The boy's injuries are apparently being treated as "not serious."

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https://twitter.com/shaunpaczkowski/status/1218089189134213120?s=20

https://twitter.com/ellajglover/status/1218075020729233408?s=20

https://twitter.com/LS4466/status/1218066748517339136?s=20

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GMP say the teenager sustained his head wounds during a “targeted confrontation between two groups”.

No arrests have been confirmed.

This is the third time in a week that police have been called to cordon off this part of the city centre - with crisis meetings held on Monday between the council and GMP.

A teenager was knifed last Friday, whilst four rough sleepers were attacked on Sunday evening in a shocking stabbing spree.

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Chief Inspector Zac Fraser commented: "Officers are investigating an assault which took place in Piccadilly Gardens at 2120hrs on Thursday 16th January 2020.

"A male suffered a laceration to his head, caused by a bottle, it is not believed a knife was used."

More to follow.

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Can you put seats around the edge of Piccadilly Gardens and sell tickets to ufc fans?

— Shaun Pski (@shaunpaczkowski) January 17, 2020]]>

swear some kind of assault has happened in piccadilly gardens every night since mid december, idk what the solution is but we need one https://t.co/qewiFK1BT8

— Ella Glover (@ellajglover) January 17, 2020]]>

Piccadilly Gardens is a super hot spot at the moment that surely requires extra policing it's tainting the City's image...

— Lee Smythe (@LS4466) January 17, 2020]]>

swear some kind of assault has happened in piccadilly gardens every night since mid december, idk what the solution is but we need one https://t.co/qewiFK1BT8

— Ella Glover (@ellajglover) January 17, 2020]]>

Can you put seats around the edge of Piccadilly Gardens and sell tickets to ufc fans?

— Shaun Pski (@shaunpaczkowski) January 17, 2020]]>

Piccadilly Gardens is a super hot spot at the moment that surely requires extra policing it's tainting the City's image...

— Lee Smythe (@LS4466) January 17, 2020]]>

Can you put seats around the edge of Piccadilly Gardens and sell tickets to ufc fans?

— Shaun Pski (@shaunpaczkowski) January 17, 2020]]>

swear some kind of assault has happened in piccadilly gardens every night since mid december, idk what the solution is but we need one https://t.co/qewiFK1BT8

— Ella Glover (@ellajglover) January 17, 2020]]>

Piccadilly Gardens is a super hot spot at the moment that surely requires extra policing it's tainting the City's image...

— Lee Smythe (@LS4466) January 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/eminem-drops-new-album-featuring-joke-about-the-manchester-arena-bombing/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:19:13 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7801

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]]> 7801 0 0 0 Slim Shady is no stranger to controversy - and his "disgusting" lyrics about the Manchester Arena have certainly generated some heat online.  

The hip-hop legend dropped a surprise album on Friday morning, but one line on the song "Unaccommodating" is causing more of a commotion than the release.

During the track, Eminem raps: "I’m contemplating yelling bombs away on the game like I’m outside an Ariana Grande concert, waiting" followed by an explosive sound effect.

The lyrics have already been widely condemned across the web.

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22 people were killed in the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017.

Ariana Grande has not yet issued a response.

Users have taken to Twitter to react to the track, and whilst many are condemning the words, some are pointing out that Eminem has been irreverent all his career.

Others highlighted that the rapper actually helped raise money for victims of the attack.

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https://twitter.com/tokyosnow_trip/status/1218040354953293824?s=20

 

https://twitter.com/DheeGenius/status/1218097213420834817?s=20

 

https://twitter.com/TheMickeyM/status/1218098736779317250?s=20

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'Music To Be Murdered By' is Eminem's first full-length release since 2018 and features a wide array of stars including Ed Sheeran, Anderson .Paak, Q-Tip, Skylar Grey and Royce da 5'9".

The eleventh studio album was announced on Twitter by Slim Shady himself, accompanied by the caption: “It’s your funeral.”

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Eminem really just referenced the Manchester bombing where 22 people were killed... how disgusting, it’s time to cancel this trash and Young MA to for thinking this song was ok @Eminem @YoungMAMusic #EminemIsOverParty pic.twitter.com/DLuzgc98OO

— Joely (@tokyosnow_trip) January 17, 2020]]>

Eminem really just referenced the Manchester bombing where 22 people were killed... how disgusting, it’s time to cancel this trash and Young MA to for thinking this song was ok @Eminem @YoungMAMusic #EminemIsOverParty pic.twitter.com/DLuzgc98OO

— Joely (@tokyosnow_trip) January 17, 2020]]>

Eminem really just referenced the Manchester bombing where 22 people were killed... how disgusting, it’s time to cancel this trash and Young MA to for thinking this song was ok @Eminem @YoungMAMusic #EminemIsOverParty pic.twitter.com/DLuzgc98OO

— Joely (@tokyosnow_trip) January 17, 2020]]>

You've either not listen to an Eminem song or you're just not into Hip Hop culture. By the way, he helped raised/donated $2m to support victims of the Manchester bombing. In what way have you helped the victims beyond getting enraged over a lyric on Twitter? https://t.co/ON5PUiC7eW

— Dhee Sylvester (@DheeGenius) January 17, 2020]]>

You've either not listen to an Eminem song or you're just not into Hip Hop culture. By the way, he helped raised/donated $2m to support victims of the Manchester bombing. In what way have you helped the victims beyond getting enraged over a lyric on Twitter? https://t.co/ON5PUiC7eW

— Dhee Sylvester (@DheeGenius) January 17, 2020]]>

You've either not listen to an Eminem song or you're just not into Hip Hop culture. By the way, he helped raised/donated $2m to support victims of the Manchester bombing. In what way have you helped the victims beyond getting enraged over a lyric on Twitter? https://t.co/ON5PUiC7eW

— Dhee Sylvester (@DheeGenius) January 17, 2020]]>

I bet none of you raised 2 million dollars for the bombing victims tho. https://t.co/ahWgVEoM27

— Mickey Martinez (@TheMickeyM) January 17, 2020]]>

I bet none of you raised 2 million dollars for the bombing victims tho. https://t.co/ahWgVEoM27

— Mickey Martinez (@TheMickeyM) January 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/popular-manchester-nightclubs-kiki-and-void-to-close-their-doors-for-good/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:38:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7815

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]]> 7815 0 0 0 Two of Canal Street's most popular venues have announced they will close forever. 

KIKI - the home of cheap drinks, cheesy pop, DJs and drag for half a dozen years - and VOID - an after hours club that rumbles on until 10am - are throwing their final parties this weekend.

Owners made the abrupt announcement on their social media channels on Friday afternoon, stating:

"This post is not an easy one to write, however it is with a heavy heart that KIKI & VOID will be closing its doors for the last time at the end of trade this Sunday. We have sold to Stonegate and wish them the best with the venue."

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This will prove to be some particularly painful news for those who love the village, with the pair of clubs considered an intrinsic part of the fabric of Canal Street.

KIKI's owners sign off their statement with a heartfelt thank you to customers, asking everyone to pack out the venues for the closing parties.

"For the last time this weekend come and have a KIKI with us. Lock the doors, tight", the post reads.

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So, if you want to have one of those classic nights throwing shapes to The Spice Girls in KIKI before wobbling around in VOID and staggering back out into the Village in sunlight - this is your final chance to do so.

Goodbye, KIKI and VOID!

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]]> 7827 0 0 0 Designs for the latest attempt to overhaul Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre are currently being worked up.

The plans focus around bringing out the gardens' "unique character" and making much larger in the process.

Manchester City Council announced yesterday that LDA Design had been appointed to deliver concepts for the long-awaited improvements.

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These improvements include the partial demolition of that b*stard wall and new entrances to the site will also be implemented.

Speaking about the overhaul, Mark Graham, director of LDA Design said: “Piccadilly Gardens has to wear many hats; functioning as a public square, a civic space, and somewhere casually to have lunch.

“We’re looking at its role in the city, complementing Albert Square and St Peter’s Square nearby. Piccadilly Gardens has a unique character compared to them, and needs to be a place for people to have fun.”

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The area set to be regenerated has expanded to include Piccadilly to the north of the gardens, Parker Street to the south and Mosley Street to the west, which will obviously make the gardens much larger.

Graham said: “I was keen that the brief covered the approaches to Piccadilly Gardens, considering the constrained access, as well as the perception of the space being one of the key issues. It’s important to look beyond the red line.”

But one of  the most important things is that the council has been liaising with the police to ensure the works on the gardens reduce instances of anti-social behaviour.

Obviously, this news comes after a string of incidents in Piccadilly Gardens this week which saw a handful of young people hospitalised due to knife attacks and fights with glass bottles.

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“We need to ensure the environment responds to social issues, which are not helped by the various hiding spaces,” Graham said. “The design should respond to how people actually use the Gardens, in a positive way.”

Graham also believes THAT wall is getting in the way of how Piccadilly Gardens functions, pitching a partial demolition of it, to start with.

LDA already put forward a proposal for an overhaul of the gardens which proved quite popular amongst locals, but it wasn't progressed due to funding issues.

The latest designs are set to be consulted on in the spring.

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]]> 7833 0 0 0 If you're planning on chucking a meal for two in the microwave, giving your partner a back scratch and spending the entire evening looking for something to watch on Netflix this Valentine's Day, then you're in luck.

Because Tesco has a meal deal that includes a choice of starter, two mains, a side and a dessert, plus a drink with options including Prosecco and half a bottle of Champagne, for just 20 quid.

Your partner won't know what's hit them (or maybe that'll be you).

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For the mains, you can  get your greasy mitts on Tesco Finest dishes such as lobster mac and cheese and chicken in a Champagne sauce.

There's also Tesco Finest sirloin steak, lamb shank and beef wellington for you and your unfortunate partner to dine on.

There is no best value combinations, as most of the options are very similar in price – but most of you will save around £13/£14 buying each of the items individually.

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There are 27 different options in total for shoppers to choose from, including several new dishes for this year, including the Tesco Finest Chicken Kiev with Black Garlic and Wicked Kitchen King Mushroom Scallops with Chilli and Lime Noodles.

If you are a cheapskate and couldn't care less about doing something romantic with your significant other, then this offer will no doubt save your relationship.

It runs online and in stores from February 12th until February 16th. Good luck, you'll need it.

Check out Tesco's whole Valentine's Day range here.

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Here is, Dean Reeves. AKA (insert your own) ... #BolsoverBanksy#WhiteVanManGogh

Over to you! ? pic.twitter.com/JuNDFzdXI6

— James Mitchinson (@JayMitchinson) January 17, 2020]]>

In the interests of balance, and in no way as a comment on this specific case, small businesses and sole traders can suffer massively from people not paying their bills on time.

— Grumpy Uncle Pete (@GrumpyUnclePet1) January 17, 2020]]>

It's annoying when you run out of writing space and have to try squeeze the last letter in isn't it.....

— L.I.A.M (@leedsliam01) January 17, 2020]]> A pissed off painter and decorator who claims he is owed £500 by a customer went viral yesterday after taking matters into his own hands.

Dean Reeves, 50, wrote in large black letters: "Want your house painting? Don't be like Terry, pay the bill! Now you will!" on the front of the house he had previously painted cream.

Mr Reeves claims that builder Terry Taylor only paid him £650 of the agreed £1,150for the job on the the former North Star Club in Bolsover, Derbyshire – just over an hour down the road from Manchester.

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https://twitter.com/JayMitchinson/status/1218173002656952320

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Speaking about the incident,  he said: "I gave him a quote for the job and he said he would 'ping me the money straight away'.

“The job was supposed to be done on scaffolding, he was supposed to have taken all the signs and guttering off. But I did the job off ladders, saving him £900 on scaffolding and I took all the signs off myself.

"I did the work and he said if I go back to give the back of the building another coat, he would pay me.”

 

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https://twitter.com/GrumpyUnclePet1/status/1218174543606448128

https://twitter.com/leedsliam01/status/1218235996975915011

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After learning he wasn't going to be paid the remainder of the bill, Mr Reeves took matters very much into his own paint-covered hands.

However, in a hilarious twist, it appears Terry Taylor isn't fussed about the vandalism, saying: "I found out about it last night but I'm completely unbothered – It's just paint, the idiot."

"I've spoken to police now and they will be looking to arrest him – he's going to be done for criminal damage.”

A Derbyshire Police spokesman commented: "We received a call this morning reporting that a property in Welbeck Road, Bolsover had had graffiti painted onto it.

"It appears to be a dispute between two parties and we will be getting in touch with those involved in due course."

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Here is, Dean Reeves. AKA (insert your own) ... #BolsoverBanksy#WhiteVanManGogh

Over to you! ? pic.twitter.com/JuNDFzdXI6

— James Mitchinson (@JayMitchinson) January 17, 2020]]>

In the interests of balance, and in no way as a comment on this specific case, small businesses and sole traders can suffer massively from people not paying their bills on time.

— Grumpy Uncle Pete (@GrumpyUnclePet1) January 17, 2020]]>

It's annoying when you run out of writing space and have to try squeeze the last letter in isn't it.....

— L.I.A.M (@leedsliam01) January 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/dog-trainer-who-publicly-abuses-dogs-has-600-per-person-seminar-booked-in-manchester/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 11:48:37 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7845

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Unqualified guru 'dog trainer' Jeff Gellman is at it again. He says these videos are all highly edited, but they are simply clips from his YouTube channel. We have to stop this man terrorising innocent dogs. pic.twitter.com/zr76xaujMB

— Jason Michael ? (@Jeggit) January 17, 2020]]>

This so-called expert dog trainer @SolidK9Training plans on a Scottish seminar tour. The @ScottishSPCA is urging people not to attend. Let's keep this man the hell out of Scotland. #NotWelcomeHere pic.twitter.com/xRLMqHkzT8

— Jason Michael ? (@Jeggit) January 15, 2020]]> A so called dog trainer who charges £600 per person for his seminars was due to hold a seminar in Manchester this summer.

Jeff Gellman, who owns Solid K9 Training, has been publicly criticised for his 'techniques' on social media, leading him to deactivate his twitter with his tail between his legs.

The widespread outcry began this week when videos of his sessions with dog owners made their way onto the internet, showing the coward hitting unsuspecting dogs with rolled up towels.

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The RSPCA has labelled Jeff's methods as 'completely unnecessary' and voiced 'significant concerns' over a technique he refers to as 'bonking'.

A video has been recirculating ahead of his two upcoming UK seminar events – one of which is held in Manchester – which shows Gellman hitting a dog in the head.

In the clip, the dog trainer forcefully throws a rolled-up towel at a dog's head, who yelps in shock and cowers in front of its owner.

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https://twitter.com/Jeggit/status/1218005114432167936

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His two-day Manchester seminar is set to take place on August 15th and 16th and somehow, he charges £600 per person (and dog) according to his Eventbrite page – which we won't be linking.

The page reads: "The seminar address will be emailed along with your confirmation once a ticket is purchased."

In response, the RSPCA said: "This video is really upsetting. We understand this incident happened in the US but we’ve been made aware that this trainer is due to host an event in Manchester.

"We have previously written to Solid K9 Training to make them aware of our concerns over their training techniques and methods and are doing so again.

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"We’re in the process of contacting Eventbrite, asking them to remove this from their website, and we’d also like to write to the venue to make them aware.

"Unfortunately the venue has not been advertised so if anyone knows where the event is being held then we’d ask them to let us know."

Of course, with any outrage like this, a petition to "end Jeff Gellman's abuse of dogs" has been started – with over 50,000 people signing it so far (including us).

You can join us in signing it here.

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Unqualified guru 'dog trainer' Jeff Gellman is at it again. He says these videos are all highly edited, but they are simply clips from his YouTube channel. We have to stop this man terrorising innocent dogs. pic.twitter.com/zr76xaujMB

— Jason Michael ? (@Jeggit) January 17, 2020]]>

This so-called expert dog trainer @SolidK9Training plans on a Scottish seminar tour. The @ScottishSPCA is urging people not to attend. Let's keep this man the hell out of Scotland. #NotWelcomeHere pic.twitter.com/xRLMqHkzT8

— Jason Michael ? (@Jeggit) January 15, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/whatsapp-is-down-and-people-are-not-happy/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 12:59:31 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7854

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Me trying to figure out other chat apps while #whatsappdown pic.twitter.com/v9T6plTq3d

— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) January 19, 2020]]>

#whatsappdown
Pic 1-: Server of Twitter
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— Rohit (@Rohit79653269) January 19, 2020]]>

Me after I cant post any picture or send any stickers on whatsapp: *quickly go to twitter to see if this problem is trending or not*#whatsappdown pic.twitter.com/clX6my8UOv

— ?iWant To Trend (@PineandLords) January 19, 2020]]>

WhatsApp service has been restored. We are so sorry for the downtime...

— WhatsApp Status (@wa_status) February 22, 2014]]> WhatsApp is down and people are not happy.

Thousands of people have taken to social media to complain about WhatsApp not working this afternoon as users around the world struggle to send videos and photos on the popular chat platform.

People in Europe have been affected the most, however the issue also extends to parts of Asia and South America.

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It's the latest in a series of recent outages for the app, with one of those coming in March last year which left users without a working WhatsApp for the whole day.

More than 500 million people use the app every single day and many have taken out their frustrations an social media.

https://twitter.com/GregDeeWeather/status/1218878098864836608

https://twitter.com/Rohit79653269/status/1218876796159938560

https://twitter.com/PineandLords/status/1218876267304562688

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According to some users, photos are working again at the time of writing this, however plenty of people are still struggling to send them.

It's reported that videos, GIFs and stickers are still impossible to send.

I checked out the WhatsApp status Twitter account, but it hasn't been used since 2014, with the latest tweet being about an outage in 2014. Classic.

https://twitter.com/wa_status/status/437358172983279616

A report earlier this month revealed that WhatsApp is the platform that goes down the most when compared to the most popular internet platforms.

There's no word on what is causing the issues or when things will be back to normal.

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Me trying to figure out other chat apps while #whatsappdown pic.twitter.com/v9T6plTq3d

— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) January 19, 2020]]>

#whatsappdown
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— Rohit (@Rohit79653269) January 19, 2020]]>

Me after I cant post any picture or send any stickers on whatsapp: *quickly go to twitter to see if this problem is trending or not*#whatsappdown pic.twitter.com/clX6my8UOv

— ?iWant To Trend (@PineandLords) January 19, 2020]]>

WhatsApp service has been restored. We are so sorry for the downtime...

— WhatsApp Status (@wa_status) February 22, 2014]]>

Me trying to figure out other chat apps while #whatsappdown pic.twitter.com/v9T6plTq3d

— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) January 19, 2020]]>

#whatsappdown
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Me after I cant post any picture or send any stickers on whatsapp: *quickly go to twitter to see if this problem is trending or not*#whatsappdown pic.twitter.com/clX6my8UOv

— ?iWant To Trend (@PineandLords) January 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/envelopes-with-cash-in-being-handed-out-across-uk-for-blue-monday-today/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:59:06 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7865

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We're coming to 10 towns & cities between 8am & 6pm to give out £10k in cash tomorrow! Find out when & where https://t.co/ReIBJVqZcb#QuidcoBlueMonday #BlueMonday #Sheffield #Leeds #Manchester #Colchester #Cambridge #Basingstoke #Bournemouth #Chelmsford #York #Peterborough pic.twitter.com/0jIOpBoo4F

— Quidco (@quidco) January 19, 2020]]> A company is handing out cash in envelopes across the UK today in an aim to bring a bit of happiness to people on Blue Monday.

Blue Monday is a name given to a day in January claimed to be the most depressing day of the year – so Quidco.com is giving away £10,000 to cheer up passers-by.

The catch? You'll have to be fast as the giveaway is only happening for one hour at 10 different locations across the UK.

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The cashback team will be handing out envelopes with either £5, £10, £20 or £50 in cash in city centres and train stations – while some random envelopes will also contain scratch cards.

Chris Hutchings, CMO at Quidco, said: "We want to celebrate our members on one of the most dreaded days of the year by shining a bit of light on the UK doing what we do best – giving away cash!"

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The Quidco giveaway is happening at the below locations, during these times:

Sheffield train station – 8am to 9am
Manchester city centre – 12pm to 1pm
Cambridge city centre – 12pm to 1pm
Peterborough train station – 5pm to 6pm
Colchester town centre – 12pm to 1pm
Chelmsford town centre – 5pm to 6pm
Bournemouth town centre – 12pm to 1pm
Basingstoke town train station – 5pm to 6pm
York city centre – 12pm to 1pm
Leeds train station – 5pm to 6pm

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https://twitter.com/quidco/status/1218970839246430209

It doesn't specifically say where the Manchester location will be, so we'd suggest keeping an eye on Quidco's social accounts, which we imagine will be active during the giveaway.

The giveaway will take place between 8am and 6pm across the UK, while Manchester's will take place between 12pm and 1pm – you can find out more on the Quidco website here.

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We're coming to 10 towns & cities between 8am & 6pm to give out £10k in cash tomorrow! Find out when & where https://t.co/ReIBJVqZcb#QuidcoBlueMonday #BlueMonday #Sheffield #Leeds #Manchester #Colchester #Cambridge #Basingstoke #Bournemouth #Chelmsford #York #Peterborough pic.twitter.com/0jIOpBoo4F

— Quidco (@quidco) January 19, 2020]]>

We're coming to 10 towns & cities between 8am & 6pm to give out £10k in cash tomorrow! Find out when & where https://t.co/ReIBJVqZcb#QuidcoBlueMonday #BlueMonday #Sheffield #Leeds #Manchester #Colchester #Cambridge #Basingstoke #Bournemouth #Chelmsford #York #Peterborough pic.twitter.com/0jIOpBoo4F

— Quidco (@quidco) January 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/lidl-is-giving-you-the-chance-to-win-a-free-bakery-treat-every-day-for-a-year/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:10:57 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7871

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]]> 7871 0 0 0 Lidl is giving one customer a whole year's worth of bakery treats - for free.  

The new competition, launched to combat Blue Monday, was announced on the supermarket's social media channels this morning.

The prize is an exclusive Bakery Gold Card - which entitles the winner to a free soft or crispy snack, every morning, for the next 365 days.

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https://twitter.com/LidlGB/status/1219152579495649280?s=20

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Lidl boast a bloody good bakery - so it's impossible not to get excited about the prospect of picking up a free pastry for the foreseeable future.

To be in with a shot of winning, all you need to do is reply to Lidl's Twitter announcement with your favourite bakery snack before giving them a cheeky retweet.

Then, it's up to the bakery Gods.

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Imagine that: Your daily breakfast completely paid for, for the rest of 2020.

The only problem then would be finding an appropriate gym to join...

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Bye #BlueMonday ? We’re giving one lucky Lidler the chance to win A FREE BAKERY TREAT EVERY DAY FOR A YEAR! ?

To enter, reply with your favourite Lidl Bakery item and retweet to be in with a chance of owning the #LidlBakeryGoldCard - worth £365! T&Cs: https://t.co/3iSK3RXijw pic.twitter.com/6UbRMminzl

— Lidl GB (@LidlGB) January 20, 2020]]>

Bye #BlueMonday ? We’re giving one lucky Lidler the chance to win A FREE BAKERY TREAT EVERY DAY FOR A YEAR! ?

To enter, reply with your favourite Lidl Bakery item and retweet to be in with a chance of owning the #LidlBakeryGoldCard - worth £365! T&Cs: https://t.co/3iSK3RXijw pic.twitter.com/6UbRMminzl

— Lidl GB (@LidlGB) January 20, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/sergio-romero-smashes-170000-lamborghini-near-manchester-united-training-ground/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:07:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7878

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]]> 7878 0 0 0 Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has been involved in a car crash near the team's Carrington training ground today.

The club confirmed the news roughly an hour ago and has also confirmed the goalkeeper suffered no injuries in the incident which wrote off his expensive supercar.

Images after the accident show Romero's £170,000 Lamborghini smashed up and squashed under a roadside barrier.

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The 32-year-old second keeper has played dozens of times for the Reds, mainly in Europa League matches, plus stints in the FA and League Cup.

Romero was seen driving the Lamborghini to and from work at the back end of 2019.

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The crash happened on the Carrington Spur Road through Ashton, not far from the famous Carrington training ground. No other cars are believed to have been involved in the accident.

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Sergio Romero has been involved in a car crash near to Carrington. #mufc say he has suffered no injuries #mulive [mirror] pic.twitter.com/G4DRKbydzs

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Sergio Romero has been involved in a car crash near to Carrington. #mufc say he has suffered no injuries #mulive [mirror] pic.twitter.com/G4DRKbydzs

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]]> 7885 0 0 0 Not all kebabs are created equal.

Contrary to popular belief, they're not always greasy, guilt-riddled monstrosities.

See Doner Haus for proof.

The latest addition to the Corn Exchange family specialises in kebabs and fine meats whipped up in Germany's great capital.

The first restaurant of its kind in Manchester, Doner Haus takes inspiration from the thriving food scene in Berlin, serving a wide range of dishes including veal and turkey doner kebabs, chicken schwarma, currywurst and schnitzel.

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Customers can also take their pick from vegetarian platters, Mezze mixes and Bavarian meat boards, with a number of unique cocktails (the ‘Bauhaus 1919’ and ‘Wunderbar’) served at the bar alongside traditional German lagers, wine and bubbles.

Kiren Benning, Marketing Coordinator of Döner Haus said: “We love seeing the expression on our customers’ faces when they take their first bite and instantly recognise that it isn’t your typical high street kebab in a fancy setting”.

“Manchester is an impressive city with a booming foodie scene and with a market similar to Glasgow, so we’re hoping for a great reaction in the North to our food, drink, value and vibe.”

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Liam Mooney, General Manager of Corn Exchange Manchester, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Döner Haus to the venue. Its unique menu will offer our customers a tasty new dining experience at Corn Exchange.

“With a modern dining proposition and menu, large portions and value for money, this restaurant is the kind of destination that people will want to visit regularly.”

Doner Haus should prove another welcome addition to this aromatic, eclectic mini world within Mancunia that attracts diners from around the UK.

You will be able to book your slot on their website at some point this weekend, with a invitation-only private launch party happening later today (Saturday 8th).

Then, doors will officially open to the public on Monday 10th February. Check out their menu and get ready for a proper kebab!

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]]> 7897 0 0 0 The high street death knell is getting louder.

Statistics show that 2019 was the worst retail year on record here in Britain - with more than 1,200 high street stores closing their doors at some stage during the year.

According to the latest reports, there could be many more shops shutting down in the coming months. Some will close temporarily. Many will never open again.

Listed below are the shops set to vanish permanently at some point in 2020.

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Karen Millen

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Founded more than forty years ago, women's fashion retailer Karen Millen ended up in big trouble when its eponymous owner was declared bankrupt.

Boohoo bought many of the existing sites, with the standalone Karen Millen stores set to close across 2020.

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Gerry Weber

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Global fashion retailer Gerry Weber made the tough decision to close its British stores in summer as part of a restructuring plan.

During 2020, 230 shops will disappear from the high street forever.

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Maplin

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Electronics retailer Maplin had more than 200 stores and 2,000 staff less than three years ago.

However, a troubled 2018 forced the business into administration. By this year, every single one of its stores will be gone.

The company has since been bought, but the new owners have left the old Maplin lots deserted to focus on internet sales instead.

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A formerly popular store for mums and babies across the UK, Mothercare found itself in a slump in 2018 they just simply couldn't climb out of.

Administrators announced that it would have to close down all of its brick and mortar stores, leaving 2,500 jobs hanging in the balance.

Mothercare shops are set to close down in phases throughout 2020 - and they may all disappear within the next 12 months.

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]]> 7899 0 0 0 All Star Lanes is pulling us out of the post-Christmas gutter with a striking deal this January. 

For a limited time only, the American-themed ten-pin alley is sending the prices of their bowling, burgers and bubbles tumbling down to less than half price.

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For just £14, you can get a game of bowling, a burger, a small plate and a tall glass of bubbly Prosecco.

You can even pick out your own patty - choosing from the classic chuck steak, buttermilk chicken or jackfruit - with chips and house salads on the side.

Doing a date, work outing or group get-together on a tight January budget can often feel impossible, but with this cracking deal at All Star Lanes, you can enjoy a competitive activity and tuck into some good grub without breaking the bank.

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Just head over to Itison to claim your voucher.

Advance booking is required, and you’ll need to double-check the Ts & Cs as some dates and times aren’t covered.

Happy bowling!

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CALLING MANCHESTER POSTCODES!

As a thank you to all MCR locals we're giving you the opportunity to secure your Parklife ticket early at a reduced price

Click the link and type your 'M' postcode to access: https://t.co/BraHhUCyhG

Tickets are only available until Friday 24th Jan pic.twitter.com/LVttdvt3gj

— Parklife 2020 (@Parklifefest) January 20, 2020]]> It's that time of year again when the festival season is (kind of) upon us – and it wouldn't be festival season in Manchester without a bit of Parklife news.

The festival of modern youth culture is once again set to define the festival season with its return this June, bringing together the world’s most exciting artists for an unmissable weekend.

But, more importantly, it has been announced that Manchester residents will have first priority AND a discount when it comes to grabbing tickets for the 2020 festival.

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Limited residents’ earlybird tickets will go on sale from 10am tomorrow (Tuesday 21st January), but you'll only be able to cop yours if you have a Manchester postcode.

The largest city festival in the UK witnesses over 160,000 attendees over two days at the iconic Heaton Park, so if you are a Manchester resident, it would be wise to take advantage of the pre-sale given the high demand that will follow.

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https://twitter.com/Parklifefest/status/1219275909695447041

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To get your exclusive Manchester ticket, you'll need to visit this website tomorrow at the aforementioned time, then enter your MCR postcode.

Once you've entered your postcode you will then be given access to a discounted ticket link. It's also worth noting that previous Manchester residents who have attended Parklife will receive an email link to access the pre-sale.

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For anyone outside of Manchester, or anyone waiting for the lineup to drop, the festival's organisers are currently gearing up for a big release in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.

The quest for Parklife 2020 begins here.

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CALLING MANCHESTER POSTCODES!

As a thank you to all MCR locals we're giving you the opportunity to secure your Parklife ticket early at a reduced price

Click the link and type your 'M' postcode to access: https://t.co/BraHhUCyhG

Tickets are only available until Friday 24th Jan pic.twitter.com/LVttdvt3gj

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The highly anticipated NOW That's What I Call Music! club night is landing in Manchester this weekend - and there are still tickets up for grabs.

NOW has released more than 100 compilations over the years, each containing a feast of favourite floor-stompers.

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On Saturday, DJs will be spinning tracks spanning the eighties, nineties and noughties.

According to promoters, the evening promises "huge hits you all remember - and a few you’d forgotten about", kicking off at 10.30pm and shaking the Ritz to its foundations right up until three in the morning.

The event is run by the same team who popularised Ultimate Power - a power ballad night that's packed out clubs across the country.

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Co-founders Dave Fawbert and Brian Mahoney commented: "Everyone remembers their first NOW and the way that, across 40 odd tracks, it gave you the biggest bangers of the day across every genre out there; opening your horizons as you fell, uncontrollably, in love with music.

"They are a greatest hits of everyone’s greatest hits: and what could be better than a club night that celebrates these songs? We want everyone to have the same wondrous feeling when they step into a NOW Club Night as they did when they listened to their very first NOW album."

Saturday will be the debut show, with NOW returning for the last Saturday of each month thereafter.

Get your tickets here.

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One afternoon in 2014, Sinead Hughes looked in the mirror and decided enough was enough.

She’d had yet another acne breakout - a bad one - and she was tired.

Tired of the red blotches. Tired of the swelling and pain. Tired of feeling anxious about her skin during every conversation.

Her acne - which reared its head during her twenties - just wasn’t going away; but Sinead had a plan. She was going to bin her expensive, collector’s-style range of failing skincare solutions and start from scratch instead. It was time to tackle acne herself and find a magical combination of all-natural ingredients.

Fast-forward to today, Sinead is acne-free and operating a beauty business that helps people over the UK find a cure for their own persistent skin problems.

Her company, Stripped Skincare, offer affordable, all-natural products that give people the power to feel confident in themselves once again - resulting in a fiercely loyal customer base.

Sinead is glowing as she enters the offices for our interview - visibly comfortable in her own skin and enormously passionate about her growing brand.

But how did she get here?

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I was really fed up, and it was also really painful! Dealing with that can be a very depressing place to be.

 

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“I started having an issue with my skin in my early twenties, when I developed quite severe adult acne,” Sinead tells us.

“I’d never suffered with anything like that before. I know that skin problems can happen due to stress, significant events in your life or chemical changes. But I didn’t really know why it was happening to me.”

As anyone with skin problems can relate, Sinead was left out of time and out of pocket by her acne. She’d spend hours every morning layering on makeup to hide the blotches, and invested a small fortune on supposed miracle cures that only served to exacerbate her skin.

“I went to the docs regularly but nothing worked,” she sighs.

“A lot of this medication doesn’t take effect for six months or so, and there are often problems including some really severe side effects which can even lead to mental health difficulties.

“When my skin was as its worst, I was really fed up, and it was also really painful! Dealing with that can be a very depressing place to be.

“One day I thought I needed to find a different way to solve the problem. I decided I should stop, reset and go back to basics. I’d spent so many years destroying and drying out my skin - and I thought a new approach would help.”

This is what led Sinead to stop attacking her acne, and find a way to treat her skin instead.

“The food revolution was happening at the time, with organic products proving popular,” she says.

“More people were turning to natural diets. I thought it'd be interesting to see if I could make my own products for my own skin - and maybe that would make things a bit better!

“I decided I only wanted to use natural ingredients, and that led me down the path of doing a diploma in natural skincare. I thought it would give me some guidance about which products to use.”

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We set up Stripped and immediately I began to recognise myself in my customers. They’re me! I know what they’re going through.

 

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Sinead’s brainwave proved to be a masterstroke. Within 12 months her acne had vanished - and that’s when she realised she had the opportunity to help others just like her.

“I thought: ‘If this has worked for me, there must be others out there looking for something similar,’” Sinead explains.

“I started to pick out the ingredients that would solve the problems I had like acne scarring, redness, hormonal imbalances and sensitivity.

"We set up Stripped and immediately I began to recognise myself in my customers. They’re me! I know exactly what they’re going through.”

But Stripped hasn’t just worked for women. It’s also proven a God-send for men, teenagers and older people.

“I have mothers getting in touch asking me to help their daughters struggling with acne, and we’ve got customers from teenagers right through to their seventies," Sinead tells us.

“The properties in our products can work for all sorts of people. My husband uses it, our designer uses it, even my mum uses it and she’s 74!”

Sinead is still using the same five base products that launched the business: A cleanser, exfoliator, makeup remover, lip balm and moisturiser. There's also plans to expand into serums, face mists and hydration products in the future, as well as a men’s-specific collection.

The existing range has already scooped three beauty awards - including one accolade that Sinead is particularly proud of.

“We’d been going three months before we won our first award,” she tells us excitedly.

“But we won one for our whole range this year. It was a “value” award - which is particularly important to me. What I found when I was spending money on beauty products was that I could spend forty or fifty quid on a cleanser that had been hyped up in a magazine… and it just didn’t work.

“Our products offer a solution that makes a difference and is affordable.”

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We’re such a small brand, and what’s most important to us is complete honesty and transparency

 

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It’s clear that Stripped is unlike anything out there on the skin market right now - offering a much-needed alternative to the major solutions that are rarely worth the money.

“It’s very difficult as everyone’s skin is different, but it’s true that many products just don’t work,” Sinead reveals.

“With natural products, the laws for calling stuff organic are not always that rigid, so you can be fooled. But I do think there are a lot of people turning away from the big brands and looking for something more authentic - which is what we always wanted to be.

“Every single thing that’s in our products is on the back of the packaging. It’s really important to tell people what’s in the solution so they can determine whether they want to give it a go and make an informed decision.”

Sinead and co are always there to help customers make the right choice - even if that isn’t necessarily a Stripped product.

“We’re such a small brand, and what’s most important to us is complete honesty and transparency,” Sinead says defiantly.

“It’s really empowering for people to be using a product that they have full confidence in.

"We’re always available on Facebook, Instagram and email to help our customers. If we don’t believe our product is right for them, we try and point them in a different direction, rather than sell something that won’t work for their needs.

“We don’t want our stuff to look like the beauty products already out there with old-fashioned labels - which is why we’re using a Bolton-based designer, Dom & Ink, to create these fantastic images.

“We’re also big on sustainability. That’s another thing with a lot of beauty products - there’s always a bottle inside a box inside another box.

"All our packaging is glass bottles only, and our lip balm comes in an aluminium tin. We never use any excess packaging, and we ship using recycled paper and brown paper boxes - it’s important to us.

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It’s easy to see how Stripped has gone from strength to strength over the years, with a radiant future ahead for Sinead’s skin company. But before she departs us, the Urmston entrepreneur has a few words of wisdom for anyone suffering with adult acne.

“It is important to reflect on diet and lifestyle,” she confirms.

“I would suggest going natural - the right oils are so effective at balancing out the sebum levels and getting your skin back to normal, and they will also treat the acne and the nourish the skin.

“What I found was sticking to a routine really helps. Cleanse really well in the evening and just wash your face with water in the morning. That worked for me. Our skin repairs itself during the night, so layering on lots of solutions in the morning can cleanse that goodness out.

“If anyone has any questions they can always get in touch. As our name suggests, we’ve tried to strip back everything and make it as simple as possible.

“Preventing acne really doesn’t need to be that complicated.”

Read more about Stripped Skincare online.

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There are families. There are friend groups. There are solitaries.

The Counter House undoubtedly took this into account when electing to brand themselves as a neighbourhood bar. They get it.

Sure enough, all these personas are in attendance the night we venture down to the characterful bar in Ancoats: parents, children and dogs; pairs of pals catching up over cocktails; and one chap who’s contentedly sat alone taking in the scenery.

But perhaps what’s so impressive about The Counter House is not the way in which they recognised the eclectic nature of their residents, but their ability to cater for each of them.

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The restaurant prioritises comfort and a warm welcome - two traits we all look for in any restaurant - whilst ensuring there’s a wide array of ingredients on offer for every personality or palate.

They specialise in the healthy stuff - including posh salad bowls, hummus sharers and cold pressed juices packed with nutrients - all the while keeping a plentiful supply of comfort food and alcohol in stock.

With a sundry menu that belies its somewhat diminutive stature, The Counter House successfully doubles as both a detox centre and drinking den.

Leafy, airy interior aesthetic lets it shift seamlessly between breakfast cafe, lunch spot and nighttime bar, too, ensuring the venue is permanently fit for purpose to serve a variety of dishes from sunrise to bedtime.

Somehow, you’re able to take a seat in a wicker chair and sip on smoothie surrounded by potted plants, or prop yourself up at the bar and knock back the local lagers on draught - and you’re equally at home either way.

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It should come as little surprise, then, that twelve months on from opening its doors, the independent eatery is already part of the Cutting Room square furniture and a firm neighbourhood favourite - attracting dozens of covers through morning, noon and night.

And if you needed another excuse to take a peek, it’s worth sharing that the restaurant has leapt on the January discount bandwagon.

Up until the final day of the month, Counter House are slashing the prices of their plant-based menu so you can enjoy vitamin-rich grub at half the price.

That ought to be music to the ears of anyone who’s spent the past three weeks limping along on the dregs of December’s payslip whilst attempting to turn over a new leaf.

Mains include the glazed tofu poke bowl with jasmine rice, pickled cauliflower, edamame, kimchi, fiery mayo; spiced dahl, cauliflower rice, coconut yoghurt and flatbread; and the banging southern spiced black bean burger.

If you’re heading in early there are bowls of granola and yoghurt or classic cooked breakfasts to get you going - as well as a range of pep-in-your-step health shots.

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There’s still time to take advantage of the discounted health dishes before the prices hike up, too. Head to the Counter House booking page, whack ‘Reboot 2020’ into the comments box and get some nutrient-loaded plates for half the usual price, right up until January 31.

Or just sit at the bar and have a pint of Shindigger and a cheeseburger. That’s the beauty.

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The shooting simulation speakeasy arrived on Deansgate with a bang last summer and has sold out almost every Friday and Saturday since - offering customers the chance to immerse themselves in the very latest first-person firing technology.

But that’s only half the story.

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Sure, the venue’s unique concept has stolen the headlines (there aren’t many other bars quite like it in the UK, never mind Manchester), but Point Blank has far more in its arsenal than you might have thought.

Turns out, this isn’t just a place for thrill-seekers.

It’s a spot for the cocktail crowd looking for something new. It’s a den for the foodies hoping to try a new spin on classic night-time cuisine. And it’s a pre-drinks space for the party people looking to warm up before the nightclub.

There’s a whole other (literal) side to this shooting cellar - with a glamorous prohibition-era style bar area serving some high calibre cocktails and great-tasting American-themed grub.

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Taking inspiration from our transatlantic cousins, Point Blank specialise in hot wings, hot dogs and hot cheese nachos (which remain firm favourites among customers). There’s also mac and cheese nuggets, lemon sole bites, BBQ-style ribs and wide selection of top-notch veggie and vegan dishes to get stuck into.

Point Blank offers perfect shelter if you’re doing Dry January, too - with a wide array of delicious mocktails and non-alcoholic beers available. An added bonus for choosing the non-alcohol equivalent, of course, is that you’ll have a refreshingly steady hand if you fancy a go on the shooting range later.

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The comfy bar is sheltered from the ranges next door with a irresistible playlist - with the roomy booths accommodating at least half a dozen people.

Point Blank caters for just about every kind of night out, from exclusive corporate events, to VIP evenings and day delegates, with footballers and models known to hit the venue from time to time. It’s also an ideal space to kick back and chill with some beers and scran. Whatever your plans, Point Blank is always worth a shot.

Check out their website here for more information and to book a booth.

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]]> 7941 0 0 0 Cereal lovers stand up, there's a variety pack of interactive cereal experiences heading to Manchester in the form of a single pop-up event.

The Cereal Factory is a 'pop-up Insta museum' dedicated to the celebration of all types of cereal – from all things sweet through to a series of amazing cereal-inspired sensory rooms.

Relive your childhood as you climb their Weetabix-inspired staircase, splash about in their giant Fruit Loop inspired ball pit and spin the 'Wheel Of Treats'.

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You can also take a swing surrounded by Corn Flakes, dance inside a giant Coco Cop bubble machine and pose for a 'cereal selfie' inside their Rice Crispy room.

Before you leave, don't forget to visit the cereal garden where you'll be able to bring your own cereal products to life. The garden will also include art by upcoming cereal artists.

It's a truly immersive and unique experience designed for both kids and adults.

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The event will be adults only in the evenings with a DJ and cereal-themed bar where you can indulge your sense even further with cereal-inspired cocktails. Cocktails include a Coco Puffs White Russian or a Fruit Loop Cosmo.

The experience will come to Manchester on Friday 12th until Sunday 14th with multiple sessions per day.

To find out more and get your tickets early, click here.

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]]> 7954 0 0 0 Just when we thought we knew everything there was to know about Manchester, our city finds new ways to surprise us. 

The i have produced a cracking list of little-known tidbits about our hometown - and we'd be surprised if even our readers were aware of all of these.

Turns out we've got an even greater history than we originally thought...

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Vegetarianism was born here

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That's right - the first meat-free diet originated right under our noses.

In a place called Beefsteak Chapel, no less.

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Manchester is "breast-shaped hill" in Latin

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When the Romans arrived in Castlefield circa 79AD, they declared the area "Mamucium".

In English, that roughly translates as "breast-shaped hill".

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We're not actually the rainiest city in the UK

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No, honest.

We're actually behind Glasgow, Preston, Cardiff and Lancaster, among others, in the competition for wettest patch of land in Britain.

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Mancs came up with black pudding... and Wigan started pie eating contests

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The dark, chewy fried breakfast staple was popularised in Bury (with a black pudding throwing competition next door in Ramsbottom).

Meanwhile, over in Wigan, they held the first ever World Pie Eating Championships - a contest that continues to this day.

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This is where we split the atom

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Ok, you probably did know this one - especially if you went to UoM.

Ernest Rutherford won the 1908 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for the achievement.

We've now got 25 Nobel Prize laureates in total.

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The Curry Mile is a fib

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Ever thought the Curry Mile looked a little shorter than its name suggest?

You'd be right.

It actually clocks in at half that distance.

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Rolls and Royce join forces

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The Midland Hotel played host to a world-changing get-together in 1904.

After car salesman Charles Rolls shook hands with engineer Henry Royce, the automobile industry would never be the same again.

Any more little-known facts about Manchester we've missed? Drop them in the comments box below!

Check out the full list over at The i here.

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]]> 7976 0 0 0 Ever wanted to work with animals? Now’s your chance.

Two of the biggest animal centres in the north - Chester Zoo and Knowsley Safari Park - are recruiting across the board in 2020.

Unsurprisingly, the positions up for grabs aren’t your average 9-5 sort of thing - but they do promise some rewarding experiences supporting magnificent creatures in a variety of different ways.

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Chester Zoo is the most-visited wildlife attraction in the UK and covers more than 125 acres.

Home to jaguars, elephants, tigers, monkeys and many more exotic animals, the venue also provides an appealing range of perks for its staff - including free tickets, discount gym prices and free bus travel.

Current job opportunities include:

• Hoofstock Keeper
• Conservation Scientist: Nutrition
• Security Assistant Team Manger
• Security Supervisor
• Security Officer
• Guest Experience Coordinator
• First Aid Officer

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Knowsley Safari Park, on the other hand, is a slightly different type of wildlife attraction - offering a driving and walking tour that takes you right into the depths of unique animal habitats.

Working here entitles you to free tickets, as well as a number of healthcare benefits such as dental work coverage.

The roles currently available at Knowsley Safari Park include:

• Deputy Animal Team Manager - Ungulates
• Animal Team Supervisor - Ungulates
• Guest Services Team Members
• Building Surveyor
• Housekeeper (Knowsley Hall)
• Chef de Partie
• Experience Ranger

Head over to the job opportunities pages at Chester Zoo and Knowsley Safari Park for more information on these roles.

And good luck!

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]]> 7995 0 0 0 Most people, probably during their student days, have been given a jolt after encountering a midnight mouse in the house.  

But this is a whole other level of nope.

One poor woman in the Wirral actually bumped into a boa constrictor in her flat.

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Merseyside Police were called to the scene after reports of a snake, and sure enough, a 6ft-8ft reptile was waiting for them on arrival - creepily wrapped around the sink.

Officers were apparently "flabbergasted".

Understatement of the year so far.

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Experts say the snake was not poisonous, and it has since been moved to a local pet rescue facility, but they still aren't sure how it got there in the first instance.

Both unsuspecting resident and intrusive reptile are safe and well following the incident.

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]]> 8019 0 0 0 Matalan might have released the ultimate anti-snoring device.

And it's cheap.

One woman has even taken to the web to rave about this mega value sleep aid - which costs just £6 and seemingly saved her marriage.

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"I bought it, not expecting it to actually work, and I can't believe it does!," she told readers on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.

"Best 6 quid I've ever spent... And my husband is still alive!"

The pillow works by offering extra support to the user, designed with an s-shape core encouraging healthier breathing.

It also comes with a luxury cotton cover and two-year guarantee.

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Doesn't seem like much of a gamble forking out for one of these.

If your partner is a pain in the arse and you can't get through a single night without whacking them awake - this pillow might just prove to be the perfect solution.

Buy the Slumberdown Anti-Snore Pillow here.

 

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]]> 8030 0 0 0 Manchester’s most popular South American bar is preparing to transport its clubby Cuban island on Peter Street to homes and workplaces.  

Revolución de Cuba has announced it will be rolling out tropical parties across the country in 2020 - bringing island paradise vibes direct to your door.

From April, you’ll be able to recreate a Cuban-style fiesta at your event, office or venue - with staff handling all the drinks, music and entertainment.

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That means you can fuel a full-blown fiesta with Cuban vibes and Cocktail Caravan with full bar service - as well as Latin tunes to keep the party in full swing.

Carrying the rum, shots, fountains and servers will be the irresistible “Daquiri Shack” - a custom-built mobile bar designed specifically for hiring your slice of Havana.

Armed with confetti cannons and an army of salsa dancers, Cuba have all the resources needed to dunk your venue in the effervescent, colourful glow of an authentic street carnival.

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There’s a package suited to every budget and occasion, be it a birthday, wedding or corporate function.

Booking is a piece of cake, too. Everything can be arranged via the website, with someone at hand to cater for any specific requirements.

Learn more by visiting their website.

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Received a couple of phone calls today supposedly from Amazon saying my Prime Membership ( which I don’t have ) will renew for £39 unless I press ‘1’. If you get a similar call hang up like I did. It could cost you dearly. #amazon #scam #ScamAlert

— Countess of Essex (@CountessWEssex) January 20, 2020]]>

TELEPHONE SCAM WARNING:An 87 year old East Kilbride resident has been scammed out of £500 in a telephone scam. A...

Posted by Lanarkshire Police Division on Tuesday, January 21, 2020

]]> Amazon customers have been warned to watch out for a new Amazon scam that could see you lose thousands.

The warning comes after reports that people have been handing over their financial details to criminals after receiving a call claiming their Amazon account has been hacked.

Of course, it hasn't, however some victims who have fell for it have seen thousands fleeced from their bank account.

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The call claims something has been ordered in your name, using your details, and the caller then offers to help secure your account to stop future fraud.

Other reports suggest that people are being told that they've been signed up to Amazon Prime and charged and one victim has already lost £25,000 in the scam.

Police are urging people to put the phone down immediately if you receive a call remotely like this.

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https://twitter.com/CountessWEssex/status/1219334964430491649

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The call often starts with an automated system asking you to press 1, after informing you your account has been hacked.

This will then connect you to someone who will try to swindle your bank details out of you. This person will then try to convince you to install a piece of software onto your computer which will give them full control of your machine.

This means they will not only be able to find your bank details (if you haven't already handed them over on the phone), but they will also be granted access to everything on your computer.

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A spokesman for the UK's national fraud reporting centre, Action Fraud, said: "The public have to subscribe to Amazon Prime themselves, and would not be automatically subscribed.

"If the public do receive this call and are worried that they were subscribed, the advice around this would be from UK Finance's 'Take Five to Stop Fraud' content."

Amazon has also commented on the reports, stating:  "If you receive a suspicious phone call, email or text message claiming to be from Amazon, asking for payment, personal information or offering a refund you do not expect, please do not share any personal information, and disconnect any phone call immediately.

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"You can report spam calls via Action Fraud. Please also note that Amazon will never ask for your personal information, or ask you to make a payment outside of our website.

"If you received an e-mail regarding an order or Prime membership, or anything that you don't recognise, please forward the e-mail to stop-spoofing@amazon.com and then delete it. Do not click on any links in such emails."

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Received a couple of phone calls today supposedly from Amazon saying my Prime Membership ( which I don’t have ) will renew for £39 unless I press ‘1’. If you get a similar call hang up like I did. It could cost you dearly. #amazon #scam #ScamAlert

— Countess of Essex (@CountessWEssex) January 20, 2020]]>

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]]> 8054 0 0 0 On 12th February 2020, McDonald’s customers in the UK and Ireland will be able to buy BIG MAC SPECIAL SAUCE dipping pots for the first time EVER.

A limited run of the pots will go on sale and is expected to quickly sell-out with restaurant staff prepped for bulk orders and big queues.

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The 50ml pots will retail for 50p each, will be available 24 hours a day, have a seven day shelf life and when they’re gone they’re gone!

In 2016, a Big Mac Special Sauce cartridge and gun reached bids in excess of £65,000 on eBay and was the last time customers in the UK&I were able to get their hands on the Special Sauce.

I'm going for a lie down...

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]]> 8059 0 0 0 Little Britain was massive in its heyday - widely regarded as one of the funniest, most irreverent shows on British television. 

It's been off air for more than a decade now, and in that time the programme has, according to many commentators, "aged badly".

The world has changed a lot since we first saw David Walliams and Matt Lucas caked in makeup on BBC Three, with many of the sketches regarded in hindsight as being in poor taste.

But now, the mid-noughties comedy is making a comeback - news that will prove to be a delight for some, a pang for others, and a surprise to pretty much everyone.

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Walliams has confirmed Little Britain is set to make a full return, having performed a singular Radio 4 episode about Brexit back in October.

The writers haven't been granted an air date yet, but they've admitted the new show will be a little different to the one that broadcast between 2003 and 2008.

Walliams said: “You’d definitely do it differently because it’s a different time. There’s all kinds of tolerances that change.”

His comic partner Lucas also commented: “We made a more cruel comedy than I’d do now.”

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Will characters like Lou & Andy, Emily & Florence and "the only gay in the village" resurface again?

Either way, it'll be interesting to see which direction the writers will take the rebooted series.

Stay tuned for updates.

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]]> 8064 0 0 0 The British government is taking action to halt the spread of the coronavirus - which has now been found in the United States. 

Originating in the city of Wuhan in China last year, coronavirus is a new strain of illness which has not previously been identified in humans.

It has now affected more than 400 people whilst claiming nine lives.

Public Health England is putting measures in place to halt the virus - which is at risk of passing over into the UK.

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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps commented: ‘There have been some announcements this morning about flights that come direct from the affected region to Heathrow with some additional measures there.

"At the moment Public Health England have moved this from “very low” to “low” but obviously we want to stay ahead of the issue so we are keeping a very close eye on it.

"Initially this is to ensure that when flights come in directly into Heathrow there is a separate area for people to arrive in."

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Health experts are continuing to research the disease, which is transmitted between animals and people and from person-to-person.

Symptoms are much like the flu - causing shortness of breath, dizziness, lack of energy and coughing.

The World Health Organisation has not made any recommendations yet regarding travel restrictions, but has issued guidelines to decrease the chance of infection: Wash your hands, cover your mouth, and make sure all meat and eggs are well cooked.

One Brit, who is believed to have caught the disease whilst on holiday in Thailand, remains in critical condition on the island of Phuket.

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]]> 8071 0 0 0 Didn't think you could afford a lovely little home in Europe? Think again. 

The best part of 100 houses in the idyllic village of Bisaccia are up for grabs for just one Euro.

The properties are owned by the local authorities and whilst new owners will be expected to make renovations, there is no minimum spend or time-frame being enforced.

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Situated in Avellino, the area has suffered due to many residents moving away in recent years, and it is hoped that budget house prices will lure new people.

A series of earthquakes - the last one striking in 1980 - have also been cited as a reason for declining numbers in the region.

Bisaccia's deputy mayor Francesco Tartaglia explained the decision in an interview with CNN Travel: "We face a very particular situation here. The abandoned [area] spreads throughout the most ancient part of the village.

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"Forsaken houses are clustered together, one next to the other along the same roads. Some even share a common entrance.

"That's why we welcome families, groups of friends, relatives, people who know each other or investors to join forces. We encourage them to buy more than just one house to actually have an impact and breathe new life."

Bisaccia isn't the first Italian town to put its homes on the market for a price cheaper than a pint in Oyster Bar.

The neighbourhood of Bivorna also began advertising its properties for one Euro last year to stop the space turning into a ghost town.

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ANOTHER fucking kick in the childhood. RIP Terry Jones.

— Helen Dale (@_HelenDale) January 22, 2020]]>

Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77, his agent has said https://t.co/cDOBI7OMp0

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) January 22, 2020]]> Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77, his agent has said.

A statement from the family said: “We are deeply saddened to have to announce the passing of beloved husband and father, Terry Jones.

https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/1219964102484905984

“Terry passed away on the evening of 21 January 2020 at the age of 77 with his wife Anna Soderstrom by his side after a long, extremely brave but always good humoured battle with a rare form of dementia, FTD.

"Over the past few days his wife, children, extended family and many close friends have been constantly with Terry as he gently slipped away at his home in North London. We have all lost a kind, funny, warm, creative and truly loving man whose uncompromising individuality, relentless intellect and extraordinary humour has given pleasure to countless millions across six decades.

https://twitter.com/_HelenDale/status/1219964518417207302

“His work with Monty Python, his books, films, television programmes, poems and other work will live on forever, a fitting legacy to a true polymath.

“We, his wife Anna, children Bill, Sally, Siri and extended family would like to thank Terry’s wonderful medical professionals and carers for making the past few years not only bearable but often joyful. We hope that this disease will one day be eradicated entirely. We ask that our privacy be respected at this sensitive time and give thanks that we lived in the presence of an extraordinarily talented, playful and happy man living a truly authentic life, in his words “Lovingly frosted with glucose.”

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“Terence Graham Parry Jones, born 1 February 1942 died 21 January 2020.”

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

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Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77, his agent has said https://t.co/cDOBI7OMp0

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) January 22, 2020]]>

ANOTHER fucking kick in the childhood. RIP Terry Jones.

— Helen Dale (@_HelenDale) January 22, 2020]]>

Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77, his agent has said https://t.co/cDOBI7OMp0

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) January 22, 2020]]>

ANOTHER fucking kick in the childhood. RIP Terry Jones.

— Helen Dale (@_HelenDale) January 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/an-official-pokemon-go-event-is-coming-to-the-north-west/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:08:06 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=8098

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]]> 8098 0 0 0 If you fancy yourself as the best Pokemon trainer in the business, strap on your backpack and head to Sefton Park in April. 

For one weekend only, the green space in Liverpool is going to be home to a Pokemon GO safari zone.

Across 17-19 April, Pokemon fans - with Pikachus in tow - will pile into the park to hunt for the rarest of beasts and navigate new challenges.

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The safari zone is the first of its kind in the UK, with similar events taking place across the pond in the United States.

However, you'll also need a ticket as well your Pokeballs.

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Passes are being launched at 8am on 31 January through the Pokemon GO app - and they'll be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, head over to pokemongolive.com.

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]]> 8100 0 0 0 An e-fit has been released by Cheshire Police after a man with a bald head exposed himself in a park in Warrington.

The man, a cyclist, exposed himself to a woman while cycling past her on his bike in Grappenhall Hayes Woodland Trust in Warrington

Officers are asking people to come forward with information if they believe they recognise the man from the e-fit, in order to help with their investigation.

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The incident happened today (Wednesday 23rd October), between 2pm and 2.30pm. It has been reported that the clean shaven man was in his late 30s and roughly 5ft 8in in height with a heavy build.

According to Cheshire Police he was wearing a grey hoodie with black shorts and white trainers. He was  riding a white mountain bike.

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PC Kerif Smythe, of Warrington LPU, said: "I would urge anyone who may recognise the man to come forward as they may have crucial information to help us with our investigation.

"If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around the time of the incident we would urge you to get in touch."

Anyone with information can contact Cheshire Constabulary on 101 or via cheshire.police.uk quoting IML 546835.

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]]> 8104 0 0 0 It should come as no surprise that Northern rail service need train drivers. 

The reasons for delays and cancellations on the lines are often related to low numbers of staff.

Now, in an attempt to bulk up their roster and improve service, the travel provider is encouraging people to come forward and join their driver training programme.

Northern is offering 23k+ as a starting salary for trainees, with wages steadily rising beyond the 50k mark after three years in the job full-time.

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A full crash course (or perhaps 'intense training period' is a more suitable description here) is offered, so you won't need to have any previous experience.

The advertisement, posted by Northern on Facebook, states: "As a Train Driver it’s your responsibility to ensure our customers reach their destination in a safe manner and on time. Our drivers work hard to maintain high levels of route and train knowledge to ensure that safety is kept at the forefront of our operations.

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"Although most of the time you will be working on your own in the driver’s cab, you will need to be able to communicate effectively with others in the wider team, including your Conductor, Dispatch and Control colleagues, and of course our customers."

There is a Northern training academy right here in Manchester - where you will take part in a variety of practical exercises and theory assessments.

Find out more by checking out the job posting here.

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]]> 8128 0 0 0 The phrase 'doin' it for the Gram' has developed a lot in recent years and with the rise of the influencer still in full swing, Instagram has become a breeding ground for 'the perfect shot'.

Therefore, a hilarious Instagram account that documents just how far these influencers - and their photo takers - will go to get that perfect shot has started picking up some traction on the platform.

Influencers in the Wild collects clips and shots of the hilarious moments that content addicts go just that step too far in order to capture their latest grid post – and it's amazing.

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In one instance, a dedicated photo taker climbs atop a skip to ensure her friend stands out in front of a mural wall – and while this one was snapped in LA, you best believe I've seen something identical in Manchester city centre before.

Another shows a small child in a pram snapping away at who we can only assume are her parents. To be fair, this one impressed me quite a bit.

Perhaps one of my favourites, however, shows a dad lifting his daughter up by the foot so she can hug a tree 10 feet in the air. Brilliant.

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It goes without saying, that getting the perfect shot for your Insta is a good feeling – but you have to laugh at those who take things a step too far.

However, this act can sometimes take a fatal twist and in recent years some people have sadly lost their lives stepping out of their comfort zone for the perfect photo.

While we chuckle at some of the above examples, please be careful when trying to follow in the footsteps of your favourite influencers. Sometimes, it's just not worth it.

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Here are some of the other posts on the accounts...

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UOk0aF1M-/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7YmAGqlnHS/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7XOdErFfoU/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bBXYflBHf/

 

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]]> 4173 0 0 0 Primark is set to open a new store at the Trafford Centre, and the opening date has now been confirmed.

According to job adverts for the new store, it will be spread over two floors, spanning 65,000 square feet at the centre’s Barton Square redevelopment.

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The budget fashion outlet will form part of Barton Square’s £74m revamp, which will create an additional 110,000 square feet of retail space.

Primark’s new store is set to open on Friday 20th March 2020, so it won’t be too much of a wait until you can grab some bargains while at the Trafford Centre.

To make things better, the new Metrolink line will hopefully open in April of this year - seven months earlier than planned.

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Currently, Primark only have a small concession in Selfridges at the shopping centre, but will form the main hub of the new development.

A new glass dome roof was completed over the summer, and will be accompanied by statues, palm trees, a massive fountain, and marble and granite flooring, to keep the aesthetics in line with the rest of the Trafford Centre - it’s due to be completed this year.

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Manchester Film Festival has announced its full 2020 lineup - which is set to feature a staggering selection of movies starring Simon Pegg, Juno Temple, Emily Mortimer and Maxine Peake.

More than 170 films from around the world will be screened at the Odeon, Great Northern from 7-15 March, with director Q&As and seminars taking place throughout the week.

MANIFF prides itself on giving a platform to filmmakers whose voices are crowded out by the mainstream industry - and the festival will be showcasing an astounding range of work in narrative, short, music, documentary and animation cinema.

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One of the movies generating real buzz this year is Lost Transmissions - which stars Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) in a dramatic role as a schizophrenic music producer who stops taking his medication.

Playing elsewhere in the narrative section is the well-received romantic comedy, Write When You Get Work (featuring Emily Mortimer and shot by Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Elswit) and the world premiere of Before The Fire - which tells the tale of a TV star fleeing Los Angeles during a pandemic.

Also screening at MANIFF is Cornelia Duryée’s Language Arts - which portrays a teacher coming to terms with his life’s disappointments by confronting past failures.

Irish crime film Broken Law is being screened for the first time in the UK, too - with John Connors (Cardboard Gangsters) returning in a starring role after winning Best Actor at MANIFF2017. Here, a respected guard's loyalty is tested when his ex-convict brother asks for help.

In the shorts section, Judy and It’s Me both feature Manchester’s very own Maxine Peake, whilst The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess is cast alongside Neil Maskell (Kill List) in The Bookshop; Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore) plays a notorious Hollywood actor in Bad Assistant; Ben Whishaw (Skyfall) becomes a spiritual leader in O Holy Ghost; and Patton Oswalt (Young Adult) squares off against Fred Armisen (Portlandia) in Adams.

Another exciting move in the short selection is She - which is directed by Manchester’s Matt Greenhalgh (the writer of Ian Curtis biopic Control) and chronicles a woman with severe urban angst.

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In the documentary category, Live From The Astroturf, Alice Cooper shoots the reunion of the original Alice Cooper line-up as they prepare to perform a special gig in Dallas, Texas, whislt the visually stunning Chasing The Present follows James Sebastiano, a materially successful young man, as he engages in a perpetual battle against anxiety.

Two documentaries exploring the world of motor sports are also enjoying premieres - The Italian Spirit of Le Mans (which reflects on the historic race 24 Hours of Le Mans) and Mosley (which documents the life and career of controversial F1 and political figure, Max Mosley).

UK audiences can also get a first glimpse of Tenere - the powerful story of African people who set out from Agadez, Niger, crossing the desert to reach Libya and Europe. Another vital piece of cinema playing at MANIFF is Knots: A Forced Marriage Story - which takes a searing look at the legal practice of forced and child marriage in the United States through the eyes of three survivors.

Alongside the enormous catalogue of films will be talks and workshops hosted by key figures in the film industry. These are guaranteed to be a real treat for cinephiles - so stay tuned for further announcements.

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Visit the Manchester Film Festival website for more information.

Tickets are available online now - with full festival, ten-film and five-film passes up for grabs.

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]]> 8136 0 0 0 A young boy who was rescued from a canal in east Manchester has sadly passed away.

The 15-year-old was pulled from the Ashton Canal in Droylsden, Tameside, at about 18:00 GMT on Wednesday.

The incident happened at Fairfield Locks, Buckley Street, where police officers, firefighters and paramedics were called to.

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The rescue crews used specialist equipment to pull the boy from the water before being taken to hospital.

However, sadly, he died not long after arrival.

Four fire crews, including the water incident unit from Eccles, spent an hour at the scene during the rescue effort.

It is not yet known how the boy ended up in the canal, or what happened prior. Greater Manchester Police are investigating.

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Last night, a spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At approximately 5.57pm two fire engines,  a technical response unit and the water incident unit from Eccles were mobilised to Buckley Street in Droylsden to reports of someone in the water.

"Upon arrival the casualty was rescued from the water and was taken to hospital by the North West Ambulance Service. We were there approximately one hour."

Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of the teenager.

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]]> 8142 0 0 0 You'd be forgiven for being bored of Brexit. 

Britain's departure from the European Union might be one of the most momentous political shifts in recent history, but the protracted process has left many feeling numb to the latest news on the matter.

It's reached a point where people are approaching the subject with the same tired outlook as a work project circa 5pm on a Friday - a 'just get it done so we can all stop talking about it and go home now' sort of attitude.

But, alas, we're nearly there. Apparently.

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Boris Johnson's Brexit bill has been given the thumbs-up from Parliament, so - in theory - we'll be packing up and waving the EU goodbye in around a week's time.

The Queen is expected to give the bill royal assent - rendering it law - within the next few days.

EU Parliament will also want to take a peek at Boris' bill to make sure everything's in order, and they'll be casting a vote on 29 January.

The Prime Minister himself has admitted the ordeal has nothing short of a slog, commenting: "At times it felt like we would never cross the Brexit finish line, but we’ve done it."

Provided there are no further bumps in the road, the UK will be officially out of the EU on 31 January.

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But that doesn't mean the Brexit talk will stop. There's still the tiny matter of sorting a trade deal.

Boris has got all year to make the necessary arrangements - with a deadline of 31 December. If the UK and EU can't agree by this date, Britain comes out of the transition period without a deal.

So, yeah. If you thought the Brexit natter would stop once we got out the EU, you're going to be disappointed. Leaving is just the start.

There's still plenty more Brexit bickering, confusion and fallout on the horizon yet.

Exciting, eh?

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]]> 8149 0 0 0 Following the success of its scarily spicy range, Iceland is launching a new limited edition product to the Carolina Reaper line.

Iceland’s Carolina Reaper Chicken Breast Fillet Chunks (£3.00, 540g) will have shoppers reaching for their milk and bracing their tongues in preparation for the culinary onslaught of a lifetime.

They’re also the ONLY spicy nuggets that here to stay, not mentioning any names…

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Iceland’s chefs have once again brought the heat to the table with these tender chunks of coated chicken that have been liberally covered in seasoning spiked with the world’s hottest chilli pepper.

You can also enjoy them with a cooling dip or give it as a surprise snack to your faint-hearted friend.

The 100% chicken breast fillet chunks aim to appease fans of previous pepper-laden Iceland products, scoring up to 2.2 million units on the Scoville Scale.

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Iceland’s infamously spicy range has previously blown the heads off chilli experts in the UK. Jay from YouTube’s Clifton Chilli Club said: “These are by far the hottest products we’ve tasted from a supermarket."

For more information about Iceland’s range and deals, visit their website here.

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]]> 8152 0 0 0 Good news for grime fans. Legendary wordsmith JME is playing Parklife 2020. 

Considered a visionary founding father of the gritty UK sub-genre, JME is set to push the boundaries during his appearance at Heaton Park.

On the Saturday 13 June, he'll be bringing Grime MC FM to the stage - which will see the rapper joined by a "host of grime dons" to provide an "unadulterated live experience of a non-mainstream culture that JME was born to champion."

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Grime MC FM is a show focused on grime's grassroots of pirate radio and "clashing", reminding audiences where this music (which has since been popularised and modernised by the likes of Stormzy) originated.

Held in high regard for his sharp wit, raspy flow and ability to make a beat using almost any instrument, JME changed the game by launching record label Boy Better Know with brother Skepta back in 2005, and has remained an innovative presence on the scene ever since.

He bucked another trend last year with the release of Grime MC - an album made available to purchase as a CD or vinyl only.

It still made the UK Top 40 and was hailed as a triumph by critics.

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JME joins Tyler, the Creator at Parklife for 2020, with Liam Gallagher playing a one-off show on the Friday evening.

The full lineup for Manchester's flagship festival is announced next week.

Tickets are currently available for Manchester residents at a discounted rate.

A pre-sale opens to the wider public opens on January 29 (you'll need to register at the parklife website for access) before a general sale on 30 January.

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]]> 8164 0 0 0 Criminals in Manchester and Oldham are creating fake car sales to lure victims before robbing them at gunpoint. 

Greater Manchester Police have issued a warning after receiving 10 reports of armed robbery since November.

The thieves are posting hoax adverts for vehicles on shopping sites such as eBay to bring customers to a desired area, before threatening the buyers with weapons to hand over their cash.

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One woman had a gun held to her head, whilst another victim had their money taken after being threatened with a machete.

A driver has also reported having a vehicle jack smashed through the window of his car, before luckily managing to escape.

https://twitter.com/BBCRadioManc/status/1220261630019362816

Det Sgt Kat McKeown commented: "These offenders are targeting innocent members of the public via the internet and have no compassion at all for their victims who they have subjected to a number of terrifying ordeals.

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"They are devious and ruthless and need to be caught and I remind people to say alert and vigilant and report anything suspicious to police immediately."

The public are being urged to exercise caution when dealing with online traders.

No arrests have yet been made and the investigation is still ongoing.

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Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a number of armed
robberies in #Manchester and #Oldham involving fake car sales. Around 10 people have been robbed after answering false adverts on Ebay. The thieves arrange to meet the victims and steal their cash. pic.twitter.com/UkUrdYnSej

— BBC Radio Manchester (@BBCRadioManc) January 23, 2020]]>

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after a number of armed
robberies in #Manchester and #Oldham involving fake car sales. Around 10 people have been robbed after answering false adverts on Ebay. The thieves arrange to meet the victims and steal their cash. pic.twitter.com/UkUrdYnSej

— BBC Radio Manchester (@BBCRadioManc) January 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-is-looking-for-contestants-from-manchester/ Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:40:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=8169

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]]> 8169 0 0 0 Do you find yourself roaring the right answer at the tele every time a contestant is left scratching their head on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

It might be time to have a crack yourself.

And now's your chance.

The UK's beloved, nail-biting multi-choice game show is encouraging quiz whizzes from Manchester to apply for a chance to sit in the hot seat and win a seven-figure sum.

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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is returning to screens for another series - with former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson asking all the big questions.

The show has been broadcast in over 160 different countries since 1998, but only five people on the UK show have ever left the studio with a cheque in their pocket for £1 million.

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You can apply here.

Applications are open until 30 March and you need to be aged 18 or over.

Just make sure you pick your Phone-A-Friend wisely.

And no coughing...

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Nothing to "debate" about. I applaud and thank the #RobertPocock for being responsible and for keeping our town and children safe. #Wetherspoons #NightimeEconomy #Licensing #Gravesend https://t.co/iVcxLOCD7I

— Cllr. Jordan Meade ?? (@MeadeJordan) January 23, 2020]]>

Parents who take their kids into a dump like Wetherspoons are engaging in child cruelty.

— ?????? ??? ??????? ⚫️ (@PrettyHatMech) January 24, 2020]]>

Boycott Wetherspoons. Don't want to be dictaded to by idiots. 1902 act is dated and needs replacing

Wetherspoon pubs ban parents from buying more than two alcoholic drinks if they’re with their kids – The Sun https://t.co/tjl2SGcAHh

— Phillip reed (@phillipreed16) January 23, 2020]]> Parents or anyone with children could be banned from drinking more than two alcoholic drinks in Wetherspoons if they have children with them.

The policy, which is allegedly nationwide, emerged when a poster was put up at the Robert Pocock pub in Gravesend, Kent following an incident of "unruly behaviour". The poster went up last Sunday but has since been taken down

The poster read: "As part of our licensing it is our responsibility to ensure that we are protecting children from harm.

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"Therefore adults in charge of children will be allowed to have one alcoholic drink and a further alcoholic drink with a sit-down meal."

It is reported that the rule is a nationwide policy and can be enforced by individual Wetherspoons managers if they choose to do so.

The poster goes on to say that after the two-drink limit has been reached, staff hold the "legal right to refuse service of alcohol" to customers.

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Being drunk while in charge of kids under the age of seven in a public place is illegal – according to the 1902 licensing act – and drinkers with children can face a fine or in severe cases, a month in prison.

As always, the poster has stirred up social media, with hundreds of Twitter users taking to the platform to have their say.

https://twitter.com/MeadeJordan/status/1220347603348598784

https://twitter.com/PrettyHatMech/status/1220606262079053825

https://twitter.com/phillipreed16/status/1220492100137050113

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What do you think? Is this a good idea? Let us know your thoughts.

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Nothing to "debate" about. I applaud and thank the #RobertPocock for being responsible and for keeping our town and children safe. #Wetherspoons #NightimeEconomy #Licensing #Gravesend https://t.co/iVcxLOCD7I

— Cllr. Jordan Meade ?? (@MeadeJordan) January 23, 2020]]>

Parents who take their kids into a dump like Wetherspoons are engaging in child cruelty.

— ?????? ??? ??????? ⚫️ (@PrettyHatMech) January 24, 2020]]>

Boycott Wetherspoons. Don't want to be dictaded to by idiots. 1902 act is dated and needs replacing

Wetherspoon pubs ban parents from buying more than two alcoholic drinks if they’re with their kids – The Sun https://t.co/tjl2SGcAHh

— Phillip reed (@phillipreed16) January 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/a-super-realistic-plane-crash-simulator-is-coming-to-the-uk/ Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:31:17 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=8190 8190 0 0 0 Flying isn't for everyone, however flight simulators can be enjoyed by anyone – except this one, for obvious reasons.

There is a 'super-realistic' plane crash simulator coming to the UK next month which lets people experience a full on plane crash. Seriously.

It's called FLIGHT, and is of course, ‘not recommended for people of a nervous disposition’.

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The simulator is created by a company called Darkfield, who fuse technology and theatre to create next-level immersive experiences.

It takes place in a 40ft shipping container that’s been transformed into a dark Boeing 707 that comes equipped with 'binaural 360 degree sound and sensory effects' that will put you in the centre of an intense and evolving narrative.

The immersive experience lasts for 30 minutes and involves realistic movement, advanced sound sensation and fast-paced performances which will terrify the living daylights out of you.

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Unfortunately, there are no current plans to bring FLIGHT to Manchester, however, you will be able to experience it for yourself if you're up for heading down to Nottingham.

If you're brave enough, find out more info and grab tickets on their website here.

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Here is an X-ray of horrific injuries sustained to the front seat passenger who had their feet on the dashboard at the time of a collision. If you see your passenger doing it stop driving and show them this. pic.twitter.com/f3XCT8ePvi

— ??????? Sgt 121 Ian Price ??????? (@DPGoSafeSkipper) January 22, 2020]]> A horrifying image of an X-ray has been released by police showing just  what can happen if you put your feet up on a dashboard during a car crash.

The warning comes from Dyfed Powys police officer Ian Price who, along with fellow officers, is urging people to stop doing it.

The X-ray comes after a woman was involved in a car crash and, at the time, had her feet up on a dashboard. She survived the ordeal however her injuries have been described as life changing.

https://twitter.com/DPGoSafeSkipper/status/1220030119735103489

Tweeting about the incident, Sgt Price said: "Here is an X-ray of horrific injuries sustained to the front seat passenger who had their feet on the dashboard at the time of a collision.

"If you see your passenger doing it stop driving and show them this."

Amazingly, there is currently no law that stops a passenger from putting their feet on the dashboard while the vehicle is driving.

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However, police do have the right to stop the vehicle if they say someone doing it and can accuse you of impeding the operation of a motor vehicle due to blocking the view of the driver.

It doesn't take a genius to understand just how bad the injuries in the above X-ray are, and it certainly doesn't take one to figure out other ways to feel comfortable during a car journey.

Let this be a warning to everyone who does this. Stay safe.

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Here is an X-ray of horrific injuries sustained to the front seat passenger who had their feet on the dashboard at the time of a collision. If you see your passenger doing it stop driving and show them this. pic.twitter.com/f3XCT8ePvi

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]]> 8200 0 0 0 Eminem has addressed the controversial response to his new album 'Music To Be Murdered By', writing a letter to the ‘gentle listeners’ who were offended by a particular lyric.

The lyrics in question featured on his song 'Unaccommodating', which people believed made light of the 2017 Manchester terror attack, in which 22 people were murdered – and many more injured – during an Ariana Grande concert.

The lyrics read: "But I’m contemplating yelling ‘bombs away’ on the game / like I’m outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting."

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Responding to the criticism, the rapper posted on his Instagram account yesterday, stating: "Gentle Listener, in today’s wonderful world murder has become so commonplace that we are a society obsessed and fascinated by it. I thought why not make a sport of it and murder over beats? So before you jump the gun, please allow me to explain.

"This album was not made for the squeamish. If you are easily offended or unnerved at the screams of bloody murder, this may not be the collection for you. Certain selections have been designed to shock the conscience, which may cause positive action. Unfortunately, darkness has truly fallen upon us.

"So you see, murder in this instance isn’t always literal, nor pleasant. These bars are only meant for the sharpest knives in the drawer. For the victims of the album, may you rest peacefully. For the rest of you, please listen more closely next time. Goodnight! With deepest sympathy, Eminem."

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7qrpIHhRFK/

Since posting the letter yesterday, he's racked up almost 1 million likes (at the time of writing), with the majority of his fans applauding him for the sentiment – while only a handful of people are still criticising him for it.

What do you think about the lyrics? And what do you make of his response? Music To Be Murdered By is available to stream on all platforms now.

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]]> 8202 0 0 0 Got a dodgy ex? Hate their guts? Cool, do something that will make you feel better than by naming a cockroach after him or her.

Because just in time for Valentine's Day (February 14th if you've forgotten again) you can officially do just that – and it will only cost you £1.50.

Hemsley Conservation Centre is giving bitter lovers the opportunity to give a fitting name – and you can even pick the roach itself.

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The name will then be displayed on the exhibit for all to see and even visit, as many times as you want – and you'll even get a certificate as a keepsake.

The centre says they will not be printing the names on the certificates themselves, however you will be able to add the name in yourself retrospectively.

So if you are a scorned lover or just generally bitter about your past flame, this is the perfect way to release some pent up emotion – and it's all for a good cause.

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A statement from the centre said: "For those that don't quite require revenge, there's another way to make you feel better about getting back at your ex this Valentine's Day.

"We are offering the chance to name a cockroach in honour of your worthless ex-'someone' on this special holiday of love.

"We are highlighting these creatures through our 'name a cockroach programme' (we think adopt is a little too strong, after all - you probably don't want to adopt your ex) to raise money for our projects at the zoo."

Happy Valentine's, everyone.

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Los Angeles has been waiting.@CH14_ is ?⚪️&?.

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) January 21, 2020]]> Manchester United legend Javier Hernandez was in tears this week in a video released online during a phone call with his parents.

The striker completed his move to LA Galaxy from Sevilla to become the highest-paid player in the MLS which also came with a three-year contract.

However, in the aforementioned video, the Mexican talisman shows just how passionate he is about his time playing football in Europe, when he breaks down in tears over the idea of leaving the continent behind after so long.

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https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/1219658238146203649

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Chicharito came to the Premier League back in 2010 when he made his dream move from Guadalajara to Manchester United before quickly becoming a fan favourite, scoring 37 goals in 103 league games.

He left the club a legend to join Real Madrid on loan in 2014 where he enjoyed a good spell, scoring 7 times in 23 appearances – however the move was short lived and the forward ended up having spells at Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham, and his last team, Sevilla.

Now the 31-year-old Mexican international is set for a new phase of his career as he prepares for life in Major League Soccer – but the move was a tough one for Javier.

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Galaxy are the most successful club in MLS history, with five titles, although they have not reached an MLS Cup final since their last victory in 2014.

And with Zlatan Ibrahimovic rejoining Milan at the end of last season, Chicha has a big hole to fill – but if anyone can rise to the occasion, it's him.

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Los Angeles has been waiting.@CH14_ is ?⚪️&?.

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) January 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/the-stranger-the-hotly-anticipated-netflix-thriller-that-was-filmed-across-greater-manchester/ Sun, 26 Jan 2020 09:59:51 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=8216

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]]> 8216 0 0 0 A new eight-part Netflix thriller filmed across Greater Manchester is coming to the streaming platform this week.

The Stranger, starring Siobhan Finneran and Richard Armitage, is described as a suspenseful series based on Harlan Coben’s international bestselling novel of the same name.

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The series follows Adam, played by The Hobbit’s Richard Armitage, whose life falls apart following a chance meeting with a mysterious woman. A conspiracy soon becomes the focal point of the show and Oldham-born Siobhan Finneran, who plays DS Johanna Griffin, steps in. But it quickly becomes personal.

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The show, which is co-written by Manchester’s Danny Brocklehurst, is hotly anticipated by the masses and will also see Jennifer Saunders join the cast as Heidi, Johanna’s closest friend, in what will be a dramatic role for the iconic actress.

And for those who can't wait to binge the show later this week, Netflix dropped a trailer recently to wet your appetite.

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A significant number of scenes were filmed across Greater Manchester, including city centre locations such as Ancoats and St Peter's Square, and further afield in areas such as Whalley Range, Stockport, Eccles and Bolton.

The Stranger launches on Netflix on 30 January 2020 – don't miss it.

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]]> 8223 0 0 0 Tesco has had to recall thousands of Cow & Gate baby food jars over fears that some of them may have been tampered with.

The Food Standards Agency said 15 products are being withdrawn as a "precautionary measure".

Tesco is urging those who has bought any of the below products to return them urgently (for a full refund) and to not feed them to their babies.

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According to the FSA, the recall only concerns products sold in Tesco stores in the UK, with notices being placed in supermarkets.

The 15 products affected are as follows (and are all 200g in size, for babies aged seven months and older):

Cow & Gate Butternut Squash Chicken & Pasta
Cow & Gate Courgette & Hake Rice
Cow & Gate Creamy Cauliflower Cheese
Cow & Gate Garden Pea & Turkey
Cow & Gate Potato Spinach & Beef
Cow & Gate Potato & Turkey Roast
Cow & Gate Spaghetti Bolognese
Cow & Gate Succulent Pork Casserole
Cow & Gate Tasty Cottage Pie
Cow & Gate Tomato & Courgette Pasta
Cow & Gate Yummy Harvest Chicken
Cow & Gate Apple Crumble
Cow & Gate Banana Crumble
Cow & Gate Peach Apple & Kiwi
Cow & Gate Rice Pudding

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No other baby food products are being recalled or looked at for tampering by the supermarket, so if you buy your baby food from Tesco and have not bought any of the above products, there is believed to be no need to worry.

The recall applies to all batch codes and best-before dates. Both Cow & Gate and Tesco bosses have apologised for the inconvenience caused.

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?‍♂️ LISTEN UP PEOPLE! ?‍♀️Are you ready for the last Monday of the month? We know you deserve a little appreciation...

Posted by Breakout Manchester on Sunday, January 26, 2020

]]> Popular escape room Breakout Manchester is giving away a free game for five people and it couldn't be easier to enter.

Breakout is bags of fun and is Manchester's one live escape room game. In teams of between 2 and 5 you have 60 minutes to escape a locked room using only the power of your brain.

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Posting on their Facebook page, the team behind the game said: "Are you ready for the last Monday of the month? We know you deserve a little appreciation for scraping through January and saving those pennies!

"We're giving away a free game for 5 to come and play at Breakout! No cost and loads of fun for all! Let us help you get rid of those January Blues!"

To enter, all you need to do is like and share the below Facebook post – it's as simple as that.

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Breakout is located on Church Street in Manchester city centre. You can find out everything you need to know about the much-loved escape room here.

Good luck!

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?‍♂️ LISTEN UP PEOPLE! ?‍♀️Are you ready for the last Monday of the month? We know you deserve a little appreciation...

Posted by Breakout Manchester on Sunday, January 26, 2020

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]]> 8238 0 0 0 If you're a chocolate lover and prefer them to flowers, there’s a bouquet available this Valentine’s Day that’s perfect for you – or your partner.

The arrangement is full of Cadbury’s chocolate bars and will only cost you £15 – and features in the giant bouquet is a Dairy Milk, Wispa, Freddo, Twirl and Crunchie among 10 other favourites.

Beautifully presented in a purple box and gift wrapped with gold ribbons, it is delivered straight to the door.

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You can grab it on Wowcher for £15, but be quick because they are selling fast.

The Cadbury bouquet includes:

1 x Dairy Milk 95g

2 x Dairy Little ones 18g

1 x Fudge 25.5g

1 x Chomp 23.5g

1 x Freddo Chocolate 18g

1 x Freddo Caramel 19.5g

1 x Dairy Milk 45g

1 x Dairy Milk Caramel 45g

1 x Curlywurly 26g

1 x Twirl 43g

1 x Wispa 36g

1 x Buttons 30g

1 x Boost 48.5g

1 x Crunchie 40g

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The website reads: "We're offering you a luxury Valentine's Day Cadbury chocolate bouquet for just £14, saving you 59% off Flowers Delivery 4 U’s price of £34.99."

You can find out more about the deal and buy it here.

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]]> 8246 0 0 0 Coronation Street star Neville Buswell has died aged 76.

The actor, who passed away on Christmas Day, played womaniser Ray Langton in the ITV soap.

He joined Corrie in 1966 before leaving later that year. He returned in 1968 and was a regular cast member for 10 years.

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His character was famously married to Deirdre Barlow before abandoning her with her young daughter Tracy.

He was originally written out of the soap in 1978 before rejoining in 2005 for a six-week run before dying of lung cancer at Deirdre's wedding with Ken Barlow.

He later retired from acting.

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His death was confirmed today by undertakers in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas.

More to follow.

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]]> 8253 0 0 0 Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics in a show that sells out wherever it goes.

During the Psychology of Serial Killers talk, you will discover how serial killers are classified. What are the differences between lust killers like the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) Killer and visionary killers such as David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)?

Learn all of this with Jennifer, who will explore the different categories using case studies to illustrate.

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Jennifer will also debunk common Serial Killer Myths – and you may be surprised by what you learn. She will discuss the typical differences between male and female serial killers, and again, incorporate case studies to illustrate.

You will also investigate the phenomenon of killer couples such as Fred and Rose West and The Moors Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, as well exploring the Folie à deux syndrome a.k.a ‘shared psychosis’.

Why do women fall in love with known serial killers? Jennifer will discuss the clinical knowledge surrounding why serial killers gain admirers, fan mail, and even spouses in light of their atrocious crimes.

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Learn about Hybristophilia, and the astounding case of the Night Crawler’s trial. How common are homicidal fantasies? Have you ever fantasised about killing someone? You may be surprised by the results of the research.

You will also watch a fascinating time-lapse video of facial reconstruction on the skull of a discovered body. Basically, the immersive live talk covers EVERYTHING, and you don't want to miss it.

The event will take place on Friday 22nd May at Bowlers Exhibition Centre, however that date is now sold out.

But due to popular demand, another date has been added on Thursday 21st May – get yours while you can!

.Find out more and grab your tickets here.

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]]> 8262 0 0 0 McDonald's is bringing back the Grand Big Mac this Wednesday – but only for two months.

The giant Big Mac, loved by millions last time out, will only have an eight week stint in restaurants across the UK.

The big lad is made up of the usual two beef patties, salad and special Big Mac sauce, cheese and pickles all sandwiched in a sesame seed bun – but it's MUCH bigger than a normal Big Mac, obviously.

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The limited edition burger will hit stores nationwide today (Monday 27th January) and will end its annual run on Tuesday 24th March, 2020.

The burger comes with a recommended retail price of £4.39 on its own or £4.79 if you'd like bacon too. In comparison, a normal Big Mac costs £3.19.

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The Grand Mac contains a whopping 731 calories, and that's JUST the burger – so anyone watching their waist in the New Year should probably stay clear of it.

However, if you're not too fussed and have already fell off the wagon, your local McDonald's store is serving them up right now.

Find your closest McDonald's here.

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]]> 8267 0 0 0 An immersive Star Wars experience that puts you right in the action is coming to Manchester.

The Star Wars Experience will show three classic Star Wars films in a way you've never seen them before.

Th unique Star Wars experience lets guests feel the wind in their hair, as if they're flying their very own X-Wing. They will also feel the heat from every explosion and the sparks from every lightsaber battle.

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The unique experience combines flame machines, wind machines and co2 jets with an immersive environment to ensure the event is one you will never forget.

And if that isn't immersive enough for you, tickets will be checked on the door by the best imperial stormtroopers available.

They will be showing all three movies from the original trilogy movies... Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi. Simply select which film you wish to attend.

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They'll have drinks and food available to buy at the venue  to round off your experience – and fancy dress is encouraged (but not mandatory).

The event will take place across four days, from Friday 1st May and rounding off on Star Wars day on Monday 4th May and screenings will be spread across various time slots.

For more information and to book your slot, click here, and may the Force be with you.

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]]> 8274 0 0 0 If you didn't already know, there's a huge LEGO exhibition on in Manchester at the moment that features almost 100 pieces of artwork and over 1 million bricks.

The Art of the Brick, a globally renowned touring exhibition, came to Manchester at the end of last year and showcases stunning sculptures.

Heralded as a global “must-see exhibition”, the event returned to the UK at The Great Northern Warehouse after five years of touring the planet and resides here until April 2020.

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It's proved popular since landing back in the North West and has attracted visitors from all over the country.

However, in an aim to get more kids to experience the awesome exhibition, event organisers are letting them go free for a limited time in February.

From Monday 10th February to Sunday 23rd February, The Art of the Brick will welcome children to see the exhibition at no cost, as those planning to visit can now book one free child’s ticket with every paying adult ticket.

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The offer takes place over the February half term and is a must see for kids who love their Lego.

The exhibition focuses exclusively on the use of LEGO bricks as an art form, featuring 3D sculptures and oversized portraits from LA artist Nathan Sawaya's world famous collection – which also includes 25 never-before-seen pieces.

To get your 'kids go free tickets', click here and book any slot between Monday 10th February and Sunay 23rd February.

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]]> 8286 0 0 0 Jaffa Cakes are an old McVitie's favourite, but they just got a whole lot edgier.

A new flavour of the famous mini cake has been spotted on shelves by a Morrisons shopper, who quickly took to Facebook to share the news – and opinion has been split right down the middle.

Eagle-eyed shopper Will Raby took to Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK to explain his find, saying: “This is not a drill… NEW Pineapple Jaffa Cakes in Morrisons, Ormskirk.

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“Was unsure about these first but after the first bite I’ve managed to demolish the whole pack… Let’s just say they’re pretty tasty. £1.00 for a 10 pack, not entirely a bargain, but expected for a limited edition.”

The post has since racked up over 1,000 comments and an equal amount of likes.

The pineapple Jaffas are available in store and online, and will set you back £1 for a pack of ten. Not shabby.

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It is not yet known if the special edition packs are on sale in any other supermarkets, so if you do spot them anywhere else, you know what to do!

What do you think of the risky new flavour? Love or dump? Let us know!

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]]> 8293 0 0 0 They're creepy and they're kooky... and they're coming to Manchester.

Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday and Uncle Fester are all slinking their way onto The Lorwry stage this November for a spooky musical show - supported by a live orchestra!

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Penned by the writers of multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, The Addams Family musical sees Wednesday - now grown up - falling in love with a nice man from a respectable family... and only her father knows the truth.

Things come to a head when the chalk-and-cheese families meet for an awkward dinner.

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Starting life as a comic strip before morphing into a TV show - The Addams Family's peculiar, eccentric characters have been broadcast into homes around the world since 1964.

To see them live right here in Manchester, head over to The Lowry's website to book tickets.

Get your hands on them before Thing does...

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]]> 8299 0 0 0 There's nothing more satisfying than rummaging around in the supermarket bargain section, snapping up soon-to-expire products for a fraction of their usual price.

But now, there's a new type of expiry date being slapped onto items across the UK.

These stickers reveal when the plastic packaging will decompose - which is often hundreds of years into the future.

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Budding entrepreneurs Gagandeep Jhuti and Joe Foale-Groves have created Plastic Expiry Date labels to raise awareness of how long it takes for plastic items to break down - encouraging buyers to think about what this packaging is doing to the planet.

The plan is to make people reassess their purchases and prompt supermarkets to remove single-use plastic from their shelves.

More than a thousand stickers have been seen on items around London so far - with a rising number also spotted by shoppers outside the capital.

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The duo have also set up a website and Twitter account - which you can visit if you'd like to learn more about their eco-friendly initiative.

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]]> 8307 0 0 0 Manchester's flagship festival has pulled out all the stops for 2020.

The lineup for the eleventh edition of Parklife is arguably their best yet - with an eclectic mix of exciting stars scattered across the two-day bill at Heaton Park.

Joining Tyler, The Creator in the headline slot is tear-jerking crooner Lewis Capaldi, whilst Khalid, Jorja Smith and Robyn all occupy big slots on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June.

Cali's top hip-hop star Anderson .Paak will also be touching down in Mancunia this summer, whilst Giggs, AJ Tracey, Little Simz, Skepta and Manchester's Aitch will be repping the UK rap scene during the weekend.

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As expected, there'll also be a wide array of massive electronic sets thundering through tents in the 600-acre park - with legends Fatboy Slim, Green Velvet, Carl Cox, Four Tet and Eric Prydz joined by the brilliant Bicep, Peggy Gou, Nina Kraviz and Andy C.

Elsewhere in the star-studded lineup you can find Hot Chip, Charlie XCX, Mabel, Floating Points, Annie Mac, Goldlink, Roisin Murphy and Jon Hopkins.

It's ridiculous.

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To state the obvious, tickets are expected to sell out, so make sure you head over to the Parklife website to register in time for when they go on general sale on Thursday morning.

This one is going to be massive.

 

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These are just a few of the many, many reactions parents are forced to endure when they take their toddlers along to the supermarket.

But one mum seems to have found an ingenious way to stop her son from causing chaos during the big shop.

By turning her little one into a 'shopping officer' - complete with a clipboard and hi-vis vest - the savvy parent can now freely roam the aisles without having to worry about her child throwing tantrums or sending a display case toppling to the ground.

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Amanda Warburton shared images of her new trick to the Motherload Facebook group - which starred her 'little dude' in his element as he embraced his new role ticking off the shopping list.

The mother said: "My little dude is usually a royal pain in the butt when we go shopping, running off, shouting, just generally faffing about.

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"So now I've made him the "Shopping Officer" after nursery told me that he enjoys being the Safety Officer there."

If your son or daughter turns into a menace from the moment they totter in through those automatic doors, perhaps this is a worth a try!

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RIP the watershed.pic.twitter.com/xW20EjLjMv

— Ashley Cowburn (@ashcowburn) January 28, 2020]]> When you switch on This Morning, the last thing you expect to watch is a pensioner discussing her sex life in explicit detail.

But that's exactly what viewers got today - as eighty year-old Iris Jones unabashedly plunged into stories about what happens between the sheets with her young boyfriend.

Iris had appeared on the daytime chat show to comment on her relationship with a man she met on Facebook 45 years younger her junior... but Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield crumbled into giggle fits as she brazenly opened up about her sexual encounters.

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The video has racked up thousands of views as Iris left the two presenters besides themselves with her vivid X-rated accounts of her first night of passion.

“The first night was pretty rough, it was rough," the pensioner said.

“Nobody has been with me for 35 years, I thought I was a born again virgin.

“I couldn’t walk the next day, I felt as if I had been riding a horse.

“Saddle sores doesn't even come close, we actually used a whole tube KY jelly (lubricant).”

Check out the clip below on the Tweet headlined: "RIP The Watershed".

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https://twitter.com/ashcowburn/status/1222122405956550657

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— Ashley Cowburn (@ashcowburn) January 28, 2020]]>

RIP the watershed.pic.twitter.com/xW20EjLjMv

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]]> 8333 0 0 0 Have you got a hen party or birthday bash on the horizon? 

You might want to think about grabbing a ticket for Eden Nightclub.

The Dreamboys - the male strippers who've whipped off their kit for live audiences at X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent - are baring all at Impossible in Manchester city centre on four separate nights during February.

And there are a number of cracking packages available. Ticket packages - just to clarify.

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For just £21, you can grab a complimentary cocktail, wrap your arms around the hunks for a photo and watch the saucy show in all its glory.

If you fancy an up-close-and-personal view, upgrading to a silver ticket promises better seats and queue jump on arrival.

The evening will also feature some of Britain's top drag queens, as well as thumping music and a guaranteed party atmosphere.

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Head over to Itison to bag a discount deal now. You'll also find all the necessary Ts & Cs.

This won't be a night you'll forget in a hurry...

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]]> 8339 0 0 0 Sometimes, a social media post can be a window into someone's mind-set. 

When you spot a despondent, unusual or cryptic status on Facebook, it may be an indication that something really isn't right.

Typing a supportive response or getting in touch doesn't always feel appropriate - which can leave you feeling helpless.

Fortunately, there is a little button on Facebook that gives people the crucial support they might need.

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https://www.facebook.com/1277989968/posts/10216189462790777/?d=n

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Facebook user Wammo Walmsley recently uploaded a post about a hidden safety feature on the platform - explaining its potential to prevent someone you love from doing something drastic.

It reads: "Did you know that if you're worried about someone and their mental health because of a status they've posted but have no idea how to help, you can request for Facebook to check in on them and offer them help.

"Click on the three dots in the right hand corner of their post. Select 'find support or report post'. Click on 'suicide or self injury' and submit.

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"That person will get a little notification from Facebook asking if they need help, and can select to talk to a friend or find out support helplines, or even find advice on how to support themselves. And if you're worried they will be upset/angry at you....It's all completely anonymous.

"So next time your friend writes that ominous status, you have a tool to try and reach out and help them. Sometimes just knowing someone is listening and cares is all someone needs."

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But it's not just Facebook that has these types of prevention and support measures in place.

Social media channels Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and Periscope also have built-in features to help those struggling with mental health.

Please take the time to read about these safety processes here – you never know when someone may need a helping hand.

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]]> 8348 0 0 0 You know that smug feeling you get when you're strutting out of the supermarket with a boatload of bargains?

Well, how would you like to experience that every time you shop?

Aldi, Lidl, B&M and Poundland - stores that pride themselves on low prices - have been making items even cheaper in recent months... and you can take advantage if you visit at the right time.

Here's what you need to know.

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At Aldi, staff are asked to slap half-price labels on the morning of their expiry dates. So, to get 50% off at these supermarkets, you'll need to be up bright and early and make sure you're one of the first in store.

The Aldi app is also a good way to stay up-to-date with discounts - as there's an option here to switch on notifications when 'Specialbuys' become available.

Lidl trim product prices in the mornings, too - usually to 30% of the original rate. Getting your hands on these goods is simply a case of setting that super early alarm.

For both stores, it's worth noting that cheaper items tend to appear on Thursdays and Sundays as soon as the doors open. So, if you can get down there on those days - even better.

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B&M is more coy about its expiring products - but some shoppers believe Wednesdays are when the real deals become available, usually early in the mornings.

There's also a terrifically useful B&M barcode scanner app available for smartphones - which can alert you to upcoming reductions before the products are even placed on the shelves.

As for Poundland - you can actually scoop items for a quarter of the price if you play your cards right.

By slinking into the store at around 4pm, you have every chance of catching staff slapping 25p labels on products due to be thrown away that day.

Happy bargain hunting, kids!

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Just seen a video surface of United fans allegedly firing Flares at Ed Woodward’s House, Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/sjXTRqOSPy

— Madman Mason (@MadmanMason3) January 28, 2020]]> The home of Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward was attacked last night by a group of masked people.

A video on social media is doing the rounds and shows an individual throwing a red flare over the gate of his alleged Cheshire home, while others chant that he was "going to die".

According to BBC News, Woodward wasn't home at the time, however it is likely that his wife and two young children were.

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https://twitter.com/MadmanMason3/status/1222261928485171207

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Speaking about the situation, a statement from Manchester United read: "Fans expressing opinion is one thing, criminal damage and intent to endanger life is another. There is simply no excuse for this.

"We know that the football world will unite behind us as we work with Greater Manchester Police to identify the perpetrators of this unwarranted attack."

They also added that anyone caught committing criminal offences will be banned for life.

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Fans of Manchester United have recently been growing more and more frustrated with Woodward and his backroom staff after a string of poor performances both on the pitch and in transfer windows.

The Reds currently sit fifth in the Premier League - 33 points behind leaders Liverpool - and the glory days of the club feel like a very distant memory for fans.

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It is not the first example of United fans targeting the homes of those associated with the club, with Wayne Rooney being confronted outside his home in 2010 and Rio Ferdinand facing similar treatment five years earlier.

It goes without saying that these actions will only prove detrimental in the long run.

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Just seen a video surface of United fans allegedly firing Flares at Ed Woodward’s House, Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/sjXTRqOSPy

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]]> 8369 0 0 0 Jamie Oliver is often credited as the man who kicked turkey twizzlers to the kerb - now he wants to do the same to kebabs. 

The TV chef is well-known for his contribution to healthier school dinners, and his new TV programme is designed to help takeaway lovers kick the habit and cook for themselves.

If you're currently living on burgers, pizza and chips - you could be an ideal candidate to star in the show.

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Posting on Facebook, Oliver stated: "Guys I'm working on a new TV show and I'm looking for people who eat a lot of takeaways and want to stop relying on them and learn how to cook for themselves!!

"If you know someone who loves food but doesn't love cooking, click the link for an application form and let me know all about them!!"

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For a chance to appear on Oliver's upcoming programme, all you need to do is head over to the chef's website and fill out the application form, attaching two pics of yourself in the process (one normal one, another of you whipping up a feast in your kitchen).

You'll then be asked to answer a bunch of food-related questions and rate your cooking capability, before firing over the completed form to applications@jamieoliver.com.

All applicants must be aged 18 or over and living in the UK.

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]]> 8379 0 0 0 The UK's favourite matchmaking programme is moving to Manchester.

First Dates' Maître d’ Fred Sirieix, waiters, chefs and kitchen crew will be upping sticks to the north for the next series of the popular dating show.

Smart choice. What better backdrop for romance than Manchester?

The restaurant is yet to be revealed, and whilst 20 Stories has apparently been ruled out, we may see singles dining over at Corn Exchange or St Peter's Square.

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The new series is set to feature as many as 30 episodes - all of which will be shot on location in the city.

First Dates has been screened in homes throughout the UK for seven years and adapted for 18 foreign audiences worldwide.

It is also considered one of the most effective TV dating programmes - with hundreds of happy couples leaving the restaurant hand-in-hand for a happily-ever-after.

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]]> 8386 0 0 0 An Edinburgh boozer has banned the wearing of shoes with no socks in an attempt to improve their punters' dress sense.

The Dreadnought Pub in Leith has put signs up all over their establishment to let people know that flashing ankle is prohibited – and they expressed their reasons for the new rule in a hilarious Facebook post.

The post reads: "We were accused of snobbishness last time but, frankly, they just make the place look scruffy.

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"We do our best to keep the place looking reasonably smart. If the first you see when you walk in is a group of lads wearing matching grey marl jobby catchers, we may as well have installed a beaten up bus shelter in the corner and invited folk to take a slash against it.

"Just to prove our sartorial prejudices cross all boundaries, we’re also taking a stand against this horrendous current trend of half mast jeans, bare ankles and shoes.

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"It may seem trivial but there was that 'jeans halfway down the arse' trend a few years ago and it went unchecked to the point that we had a lad sitting at the bar with his strides basically round his ankles, displaying a massive skidmark up the back of his threadbare shreddies.

"If you’re going to base your fashion choices on what the staff at Urban Outfitters were wearing, there’s a place created especially for you. It’s called Brewdog."

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This isn't the first time the Dreadnought has made headlines, as back in May they introduced 'anti-theft pint glasses' by writing slogans on them such as ‘I’m voting UKIP’ and ‘I Stole this Glass from the Dreadnought because I’m a twat’.

Brilliant. I like this pub. A lot. A few Manchester boozers could do with adopting a couple of their rules...

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]]> 8395 0 0 0 Struggling train operator Northern is going to be renationalised, according to Sky News.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps warned earlier this month that "frustrated commuters will not have to wait long" before action was taken against the declining rail operator.

The Northern franchise has been run by German company Arriva since 2016 but the operator’s punctuality issues and  unreliability have made it impossible for them to put their original ambitious plans into place.

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Figures show that just 56% of Northern trains arrived at stations within one minute of the timetable in the last 12 months. The British average is 65% – and even that is bad.

The network covers cities including Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield.

The government previously described the delays and cancellations as "unacceptable", with Mr Shapps saying passengers had "lost trust in the north's rail network".

The decision will see the firm's franchise stripped from operator Arriva Rail North from Sunday 1st March.

 

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]]> 8400 0 0 0 Did you spend your afternoons as a kid watching The Story of Tracy Beaker on CBBC?

This might right up your street.

The Deaf Institute is transforming into The Dumping Ground for one night only on Friday 21 February - and Tracy herself will be manning the microphone.

Dani Harmer - the girl who brough Jacqueline Wilson's popular character to life between 2002 and 2005 - is hosting a Meet and Greet at the Grosvenor Street venue, accompanied DJs spinning nineties and noughties classics all night long.

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Tickets are flying off the shelves, so if you want the chance to meet Tracy in person - you'll need to act fast.

Standard passes are going for just over a fiver, whereas Meet & Greets will cost you £11.

Tickets are available here.

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]]> 8405 0 0 0 P. T. Barnum and his flamboyant troupe are coming to Manchester - and you're invited to the show. 

Fans of the magical musical can wine, dine and sing at the circus for an evening in October - with the curtain set to rise at a secret location announced closer to the time.

Ticket-holders will have the chance to tuck into some top food, knock back a few drinks and roar along with the cast to the classic Showman soundtrack.

Dressing up for the occasion in a 19th century-style outfit isn't compulsory - but it's definitely encouraged.

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This one-of-a-kind experience, based on the 2017 American musical biographical drama film of the same name, will also feature some eye-popping circus acts and a dazzling array of talent on stage.

Whilst the venue is being kept under wraps for now, we do know that The Greatest Show will take place on four separate dates in the city throughout October and is suitable for fans of all ages.

Learn more by visiting the official ticket page here.

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]]> 8413 0 0 0 A grandmother from Lancaster who is currently trapped in Wuhan, the city at the centre of the Coronavirus outbreak, will not fly home today.

Veronica Theobald was supposed to fly home with roughly 200 UK citizens today (Thursday 30th January) but it is understood that Chinese authorities have not yet allowed the chartered flight to leave the country.

Veronica, 81, is currently trapped by the lockdown designed to contain the virus. She was in Wuhan visiting her grandson.

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Veronica has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hasn’t left the house she is staying in for more than a week over fears she could fall ill.

The Foreign Office said it was working to secure the flight out of Wuhan as soon as possible, with the UK nationals set to be quarantined for two weeks when they arrive back in the country.

The World Health Organisation will meet today to discuss whether the virus constitutes a global health emergency.

More than 130 people have died in China so far and close to 6,000 have been infected, it has been reported.

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]]> 8090 0 0 0 We’re one of the leading digital cities in the UK (and soon to be the whole world, if the council’s pledge is anything to go by). 

So, it's only fitting that we should host a huge festival celebrating the industry.

In March, the debut Digital City Festival will see the top brass descending on Manchester for five days straight - offering thousands of digital workers the chance to learn from the best across the planet.

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At the centre of the festival is Digital City Expo - which sees keynote speakers such as Katy Leeson (Social Chain), Natasha Kosoglov (Google) and Claire Hennah (Unilever) holding seminars and Q&As at Manchester Central, March 11-12.

Digital City Expo unites three industry-leading events under one roof - Marketing Show North, Tech Show North, and eCommerce Show North - joined by the all-new Media Zone where global innovators from independents, boutique agencies, and start-ups will be in attendance.

The event is free to attend and you can sign up here.

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The top talent in digital will also be getting some well-earned prizes during the week - as the Midland Hotel plays host to the Digital City Awards. The ceremony is set to celebrate achievements in AI, Marketing Technology, and Tech for Good.

Elsewhere across the fest you’ll find a range of events including networking sessions, interactive experiences, panel sessions, breakfasts, dinners and debates covering the most pressing issues facing the industry right now.

You can learn more about everything that’s happening here, but for a true taste of what to expect, watch the Digital City Festival video.

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Capita Consulting are flying the flag for the fest as headline partner, whilst Silverchip, BJSS, dotdigital, MiQ are also sponsoring the event.

This is going to be massive.

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The sale, which launched last year, caused huge queues across the country and shelves in Boots stores were cleared within a couple of hours.

The popular annual sale sees brands such as Soap and Glory, Ted Baker and Oral B cut their prices dramatically.

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Boots this week confirmed that this year's sale will take place in all stores tomorrow (Friday 31st January).

The Boots 70% sale is available in store only, so you will need to get down to your local Boots pretty early to be in with a chance if grabbing something decent.

This year you'll be able to bag plenty of brands with sales on Ted Baker, No7, Braun and loads more.

Find your local Boots, including their opening times here – and good luck if you're heading out to brave the sale!

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]]> 8423 0 0 0 Valentine's Day always arrives way too soon. 

After an entire month spent living hand to mouth to claw back the Christmas debt, Cupid suddenly swoops in with a little reminder that the most romantic day of the year is looming large.

Before you know it, your bank balance is plummeting again.

Only this year, you don't have to splash out to enjoy an intimate candlelit meal with your significant other.

Aldi is offering a Valentine's dinner for two that can cost less than a tenner for the two of you.

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The budget supermarket has starters, mains, desserts and sides on the menu for 14 Feb - with the meal deal price dependant on the items you choose.

Some of the specially-made ingredients include Heart-Shaped Pancakes, Chicken Love Nuggets and Sharing Bread with Camembert - and selecting these three will set you back about £9.

However, if your partner is worth it and you're willing to push the boat out that little bit more, there's also specially Selected King Prawn & Scallop Ramekin (£3.99), 21 Day Matured Sirloin Steaks with Pink Peppercorn Butter (£5.99), and British Beef Wellington (£4.99) available.

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Don't ever let your loved one say they're not lucky to have you...

Here's the Aldi Valentine's menu in full:

Starters

Specially Selected King Prawn & Scallop Ramekin, £3.99
Specially Selected Sharing Bread with Camembert, £2.99

Mains

21 Day Matured Sirloin Steaks with Pink Peppercorn Butter, £5.99
Specially Selected Duck Breast Portions, £3.49
The Fishmonger Twin Pack Salmon Fillets with Heart-Shaped Butter, £3.19
Specially Selected British Beef Wellington, £4.99
Chicken Love Nuggets, £1.99

Desserts

Mini Heart-Shaped Pancakes, £1.49
Specially Selected Profiteroles, £1.99
Specially Selected Melt in the Middle Puddings, £1.79

Sides

Specially Selected Triple Cooked Chips with Beef Dripping, £1.99
Specially Selected Barbers Cheddar Cheese Mash Potato, £1.99

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]]> 8428 0 0 0 Harry Bradbeer, the director of Emmy-winning comedy Fleabag, is shooting a new thriller in Manchester. 

ITV has green-lit a five-part series based in the city entitled 'Viewpoint' - penned by Ed Whitmore (the screenwriter for Manhunt).

Bradbeer is behind the camera for the 26th occasion - having spent the past two decades directing the likes of Prisoners Wives and Killing Eve, as well as the smash-hit comedy with Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Viewpoint will follow a police investigation into a Manchester community, and has been described as "mining the paranoid hinterland of Rear Window and The Lives Of Others".

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Filming is set to start in the spring.

Polly Hill, Head of Drama at ITV, stated: "It’s hard to find a crime series that feels new and fresh, which is why I am delighted to commission Viewpoint.

"Martin, the police surveillance officer watching a community to discover why a local teacher has gone missing, is in Zoe’s flat who secretly watches her neighbours because she’s lonely.

"The lines between the two and who can and can’t spy on us, is beautifully blurred. It creates a crime series that has a touch of Rear Window.”

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Executive producer Lucy Bedford said:

"As soon as Harry told me about the true story that inspired Viewpoint, I was instantly hooked and it has been a real joy to see such a rich and fruitful collaboration spring up between him and the very talented Ed Whitmore.

"Part character-driven drama and part Hitchcockian thriller, Ed’s scripts brilliantly interweave the personal and investigative into a gripping, taut, emotional story which surprises at every turn.”

Keep your eyes peeled for those production crews...

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]]> 8436 0 0 0 Those delightful early year discounts are all but over, as restaurants anticipate the return of the Dry January crowd. 

At least, that's the case for most places.

At Dive NQ, on the other hand, great deals are still alive and kicking. For another month.

Tib Street's spacious subterranean bar is stretching its 50% off mouth-watering Asian street food by Zumu (which has been earning rave reviews around town) right up until the end of Feb.

Dive has made the deal applicable all day, every day... but they've got another concession up their sleeve as well.

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During February only, there'll be special Dive cards up for grabs.

These magic pieces of plastic give you 30% off food throughout the rest of 2020 and a 40% discount until the end of April.

Getting one is easy as well. All you need to do is book a meal at Dive next month, ask to sign up with your email address, and staff will sort you out with a little rectangle that entitles you to cheaper grub all year.

Who says February has to be cold and cruel?

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For all the sushi, bao buns, rice and wings you can manage at deliciously low prices, head over to Dive's website.

You can book a table right now by pinging over a reservation request to emailus@divenq.co.uk – and make sure you quote MANC50 when you do so.

Looks like that lowly bank balance is going to take you further than you thought after all...

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A worrying number of panicked people falsely believe the cause of the disease is Corona lager...

In what can only be referred to as a tragic misunderstanding, internet users are searching for "beer virus" and "corona beer virus" on Google at an alarming rate - despite the illness having absolutely nothing to do with the drink.

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https://twitter.com/GoogleTrends/status/1219488158267559936?s=20

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Google Trends has also revealed a growing number of searches for "coronavirus symptoms", which are difficult to differentiate from the flu in their early stages.

The number of people affected by the new strain has grown to almost 8,000 - many of them in the city of Wuhan.

170 have died in China following the outbreak, and British people stranded in infected areas are being flown back home under quarantined measures.

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One New Zealand bar came under fire this week for making light of the non-existent link between the virus and beer, posting an image of two men in hazmat suits with bottles of Corona.

The headline states: "Catch some Corona at house this summer. Just $6.50 while the pandemic lasts."

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Global search interest for “coronavirus symptoms” has spiked +1,050% this week. ? Here are the top searched questions in the past 24 hours.#coronavirus #GoogleTrends pic.twitter.com/bPVsL3hCYW

— GoogleTrends (@GoogleTrends) January 21, 2020]]>

Global search interest for “coronavirus symptoms” has spiked +1,050% this week. ? Here are the top searched questions in the past 24 hours.#coronavirus #GoogleTrends pic.twitter.com/bPVsL3hCYW

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Global search interest for “coronavirus symptoms” has spiked +1,050% this week. ? Here are the top searched questions in the past 24 hours.#coronavirus #GoogleTrends pic.twitter.com/bPVsL3hCYW

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]]> 8448 0 0 0 McDonald's managed to both anger and delight customers in the space of a week in January. 

First, they frustrated fans by binning beloved items like the Big Tasty and Spicy Nuggets, but then they got their clientele back on-side with the announcement of the beautiful-looking Big Mac sauce.

Now, the fast good giant is releasing a whole new menu - and it includes some beasty mozzarella sticks (perfect for dunking in that pot of aforementioned burger goo).

The share size boxes of mozzarella sticks are up for grabs for the next eight weeks - costing £1.69 for three pieces and £4.49 for nine.

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But what else is new?

Well, we're getting the return of the Grand Big Mac and it's bacon-covered cousin - plus there's a welcome comeback for the Sweet n’ Sticky Barbeque Chicken Burger (which arrives with bacon, coleslaw, cheese and lettuce service in a glazed bun).

On the desserts menu, we also have the new Raspberry McFlurry - which is made with dairy ice cream mixed with fruity sauce and chocolate chunks.

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These items are available for a limited time, so if you fancy chowing down on a Grand Big Mac or gulping on a raspberry-infused pot of swirly ice cream, you'll need to get down to the Golden Arches before March.

Not that you needed such prompting. You're already on your way, aren't you?

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]]> 8454 0 0 0 North Yorkshire Police clearly don't know their Frodo's from their Bilbo's. 

In a well-meaning but disastrous Facebook post, the Northallerton-based emergency service unit asked the public for help tracing the owner of a ring recovered from a burglary.... oblivious that the jewellery resembled the eponymous piece in J. R. R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings'.

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Unsurprisingly, LOTR fans rushed in to inform the police that the inscriptions were in fact Black Speech, and that the ring needed to be destroyed immediately in the fires of Mount Doom.

One person posted: "...And the Ring of Power perceived its time had now come. It abandoned Gollum. But something happened then the Ring did not intend. It was picked up by the most unlikely creature imaginable. A Police Officer, from the North of the (York)Shire."

Another commented: “Kudos to the burglar who did over Sauron’s house.”

Fan page 'Making Mordor Great Again' even got involved, typing: "Kindly return my property".

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NYP at least saw the funny side, responding:

"Thanks for all the comments - we obviously need to brush up on our movie knowledge!".

See the full post in all its glory here.

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]]> 8468 0 0 0 A lot of kids love cars - and there's a tiny vehicle on sale at Tesco right now that's guaranteed to give them endless hours of enjoyment. 

The mini Range Rover - which is battery-powered and features back and feet support to make sure your little one stays upright when trundling around the backyard - has had its price slashed to just £27.50 in stores.

That's a belter of a bargain - especially when you consider the original price was £110.

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The 'reduced to clear' item was spotted on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains group on Facebook - with members clamouring to ask where they could pick one up for themselves.

Your best bet is to contact your local Tesco to see if they have the car in stock - as the offer may only apply to certain stores.

Find your nearest supermarket using the handy store locator tool and give them a bell.

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]]> 8474 0 0 0 Getting your kids to take a bath can feel impossible. But one mum seems to have found a strange solution. 

After growing tired of her son's reluctance to wash, the parent snapped a photo of him sleeping and used Photoshop to add some fake creepy crawlies.

Once she'd shown him the doctored image, the kid couldn't get into the bathroom quick enough.

The photo was posted on social media and has been shared more than 60,000 times.

It's captioned: “He didn't want to take a bath, so I took a picture while he was sleeping and edited it with cockroaches. Now he takes a bath 10 times a day.”

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Apparently other mothers have been showing the pic to their own children to emphasise the importance of bath time.

It seems to be working a treat.

One grateful parent commented: “My son HATES showers and screams every single time. After I saw this I showed it to him.. he suddenly said he wants to shower everyday.

“Went straight in and showered him and he didn’t make a peep! First time in his life hahaha! Forever thankful!”

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]]> 8479 0 0 0 Coronavirus has spread to the UK, experts have confirmed. 

The chief medical officer for England announced that two people - both from the same family - have been diagnosed and are being held in specialist care.

No details have been released regarding their identities, nationalities or which part of the country in which they reside.

The news comes shortly after the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised the alarm by declaring a global emergency.

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Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England stated: "The NHS is extremely well-prepared and used to managing infections and we are already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had, to prevent further spread.

"We have been preparing for UK cases of novel coronavirus and we have robust infection control measures in place to respond immediately," he added.

Nations are working closely with WHO to halt the transmission of the illness - which has already killed 170 people and infected nearly 8,000 worldwide.

Most of the confirmed cases have been in China.

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Brits trapped in the quarantined city of Wuhan - where coronavirus originated at a local wildlife market - are being flown back home under special measures in a matter of hours.

More to follow.

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]]> Poundland has shocked parents for selling giraffe toys that look a little too real. 

Unlike your ordinary toy, these animal figures have been built with an anatomically correct design. So instead of the smoothness below the belt buckle you'd find on an Action Man, these toys have everything intact.

Everything.

And some parents are a bit baffled by it.

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Tasha Butler shared a picture of the giraffe toy on the Poundland Appreciation Society Facebook page, writing:

"So.. my 2 year old girl chose this today and brought it home to say “mam.. giraffes got a willy. She's not wrong is she."

The post has gathered hundreds of likes and responses, and some people have pointed out these aren't the only Poundland toys that come as the whole package.

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"My son had a toy dog from Poundland and he was fully loaded" one wrote.

Another commented: "Tbh I think it's great that kids toys can be anatomically correct without it being seen as unnecessary or sexualising."

See the original post here.

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]]> 8494 0 0 0 Grab your combs, leather jackets and hair curlers. A singalong Grease screening is happening in Manchester. 

Grease, The Immersive Movie will see the smash-hit musical from 1978 beamed up onto the the big screen - with the surroundings transformed into Rydell High.

You'll be sat among professional actors ready to leap up onto the dancefloor when the big songs come around - and you're free to join them if you've brought your dancing shoes.

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It doesn't matter whether you're more of a T-Bird or Pink Lady - everyone is welcome for what is sure to be one of the biggest nights of the year.

Fifties-style drive-in grub will also be up for grabs, so you can make sure you have all the energy you need to perform a perfect rendition of the hand jive along with hundreds of other massive Grease fans.

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Grease, The Immersive Movie will be taking place at a secret location (revealed closer to the date) on three separate nights over the weekend of 5, 6 and 7 June.

You can get your tickets here - but you'll need to be like lightning. These are gonna go fast.

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]]> 8502 0 0 0 Fancy starring in your very own episode of Friends?

Now you can. The One Where They All Went For Brunch - an exclusive Friends-themed 90-minute dining session - is being hosted in Manchester.

That title alone should be enough to tempt you, but if not, here are ten other reasons why you should consider grabbing a ticket.

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1. You get a banging brunch

This is no ordinary late morning meal. There is some seriously good grub available - with options that cater for everyone. Word of warning, though: You might end up so full you'll have to PIVOT out the door later on.

2. Bottomless drinks are available

There's the chance to upgrade your ticket for a full hour's worth of endless drinks during the brunch. Just don't end up staggering home like Chandler after his fight with Kathy.

3. You get to dress up as your favourite character

That's right - everyone is encouraged to don the attire of their best-loved star of the series. We've all got our own. So, who will you be coming as?

4. The food is Friends-themed

Not Rachel's trifle (she wasn't supposed to put beef in it) - but there will be some classic recipes being whipped up that you might remember from the show. Let's hope Monica's in the kitchen... and it doesn't taste like feet.

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5. There'll be a bit of music

A rendition of Smelly Cat might just come out at some point during the brunch. Remember the lyrics?

6. You might meet your lobster

You may not have found your Ross or Rachel yet - but a brunch with other Friends enthusiasts could be the perfect setting...

7. You get to prove that YOU are the No. 1 friends’ fan

A quiz will be taking place during the brunch - so you can finally confirm your status as the ultimate Friends aficionado. About time.

8. There are prizes up for grabs

Yup. If you're lucky, you'll return home with a piece of classic Friends memorabilia.

9. You'll create great memories with your own friends

If you share a mutual love of TV's classic comedy with your pals, this will prove to be a gathering you won't forget for years. Lots of pictures are encouraged.

10. You can keep Friends alive

The beloved show may be long gone, but here you can immerse yourself in nostalgia and keep the spirit of Friends alive.

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But this is all a moo point. Like a cow's opinion: It doesn't matter.

Just grab your tickets here and reserve your spot.

The brunch takes place on 11 April in a secret location. Could you be any more excited?

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]]> 8511 0 0 0 Tired of Tinder? You might want to take a leaf out of Mark Rofe's book. 

This thirty-year-old single has abandoned the apps and bought himself a billboard on Fairfield Street in Manchester in hope of finding a date instead.

He's even set up a fundraising page to expand his ad into new sections of the city.

That's certainly one way to make yourself stand out from the crowd.

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https://twitter.com/iamrofe/status/1223191952667160576

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What's more, there's a website - datingmark.co.uk - which tells potential applicants what they'll be getting if they apply for a romantic evening with Mr Rofe.

The homepage reads:

"I’m Mark, an extremely handsome and modest 30 year old living in Sheffield. I work in marketing, and if you’re reading this, then I must be pretty ok at it.

"You’re probably here because you’re interested in dating me (thank you, I’m flattered), or you’re just wondering wtf this website is about.

"I bought a billboard in Manchester and made this website because I’m single, all my friends are getting married, and I’m struggling to get a date."

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The website includes info about Mark (including height and number of girls kissed), a few photos, and a Date Application counter - which at the time of writing is 63.

So, yeah. By putting up a dating billboard, this chap has managed to build a lengthy queue of people lining up to meet him.

Kudos, Mark.

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The dating apps weren't working, so I bought a billboard and set up a website to stand out and try get a date.

Help me out https://t.co/ddz5s5aTul #DateMark pic.twitter.com/z4nBlA4v1X

— Mark Rofe ? (@iamrofe) January 31, 2020]]>

The dating apps weren't working, so I bought a billboard and set up a website to stand out and try get a date.

Help me out https://t.co/ddz5s5aTul #DateMark pic.twitter.com/z4nBlA4v1X

— Mark Rofe ? (@iamrofe) January 31, 2020]]>

The dating apps weren't working, so I bought a billboard and set up a website to stand out and try get a date.

Help me out https://t.co/ddz5s5aTul #DateMark pic.twitter.com/z4nBlA4v1X

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]]> 8520 0 0 0 For so long Stretford, of all the Manchester suburbs, has been overlooked, or neglected, or else plainly left to rot, while most of the other towns in our region, be it Urmston, Chorlton, Sale, or Altrincham, have been swept away by a food and drink revolution.

But, as we begin a bold new decade, one in which Manchester is set to outperform every other region outside of London, it feels like Stretford's time has finally arrived. At last!

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"But, ​what​ was the problem?" an ignorant, almost-passive observer might well ask.

Well, if a lack of interesting amenities; nowhere nice to eat, drink, or even more importantly shop, ​isn't a problem for a community and its general sense of self-confidence, then ​what​ is?

In this spirit of local enterprise and self-expression, here are just a sprinkling of outlets, establishments, institutions, that have helped bring about the great "Stretfornaissance," and long may it continue:

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"Reel Around the Fountain Records"

Named after a Smiths song, this independent outlet has to be one of ​the​ very best record stores anywhere in our region; a real treasure trove of musical history.

Located on the top floor of the Arndale, it's an easy one to miss, but you ​don't​ want to miss it. If you're looking for a starting point in this place, which appears to be more music labyrinth than mere record store, check out the extensive Manchester section near the counter.

Here you'll find both valuable rarities and recent reissues from some of our city's finest bands, and as you'd expect, given the detailed, highly specialised name of the shop, its Smiths and Morrissey section is by all measures, superb.

And why wouldn't it be? After all, the misunderstood maestro of indie music grew up a short walk from Stretford centre and this record store was featured in the recent biopic of our city's brightest star, ​England is Mine​ (2017) - available on Netflix. In fact, shots of Stretford appear in the background of this film to such an extent, the town begins to feel like an additional character.

Already there is so much to be proud of in this overlooked Manchester suburb: so much history, so much culture, so much beauty.

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Uplift Café

A far more recent venture, it's been open about 9 months, here we see the Stretfornaissance beginning to gather momentum in the form of a wonderful independent café at the front of  the mall.

We've got the cultural icon, we've got the huge yet hidden gem of an independent record store and now we even have somewhere half-decent to eat, and also with bags of character. It is a beautiful, quirky, eclectic outlet.

One wall is filled with artwork from local artistic types. Yes, the year is 2020 and there ​are​ artists in Stretford. In true Mancunian fashion, the staff are some of the warmest, most hospitable and personable that you could ever hope to come across; the place feels clean and spacious; the clientele is a glorious mixture of old and young; it's tremendously good value for money.

Oh, and if that isn't enough, the food is ​truly​ terrific and also just a bit adventurous: gloriously crisp sweet potato fries, fresh courgette fries; halloumi fries, beetroot buns, or else homemade sausage patty. It's a beautiful mixture.

Vegan and vegetarian preferences are catered for; health foods are readily available but in perfect conjunction with freshly prepared junk food in the form of a lavish full English or a homemade beef burger. It feels like the perfect balance.

Anywhere else it might seem pretentious, but in this instance it is perfect: a much needed dose of South Manchester finesse, where once there was only McDonald's. Forget #street food life. These days, you can find that in any city in England. This is #Stretford life at its very best.

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Stretford Food Hall

Another venue that has only been open for about six months, but already this place feels like a local institution in its own right: such is the pace and scale of change. In true Stretford fashion, the venue is already over-subscribed.

Far from being cheap, it is ​the​ place to be. Formerly Argos, the hall is filled with long communal benches and tables, and intimate leather booths that are soon snapped up.

With its minimalist, almost brutalist decor, its revolving street-food stalls, its fully kitted out bar, and a florist lingering in the corner, the food hall feels as though it belongs in an ultra-hip suburb somewhere in Berlin, rather than a half-remembered outpost of South Manchester.

However, with the ever reliable Metrolink providing a swift service to Manchester centre - we're talking 15 minutes maximum - with middle class money finally flooding into the borough: the hipsters have arrived.

Here you can get street food from across the globe, as well as craft ale and craft lager, artisanal coffee - they're big into local produce - and finally, there's a sizeable shop at the back of the facility, a kind of co-op for creatives.

In general, this is a fascinating place in which to part with your wages, if you can find a spare table or a place to stand that is. But, given the recent shortage of creative space for Stretford's long suffering residents, it's no wonder they pay a premium.

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Longford Tap

Finally, around the corner from the food hall, near the entrance to the mall, we have Longford Tap, an expertly crafted European style café bar which opened in September 2019, but, as you can probably guess, in true Stretford spirit, it seems fully at home and at ease with itself.

It has always belonged here. Black and white interior images pay homage to local history, to the many forgotten landmarks too numerous to name. The name and logo of the bar pays tribute to a prominent local landmark: the old art deco cinema, known as Longford Cinema, but now vacant and crumbling.

Once again, you'll find this icon of the landscape in the Morrissey movie on Netflix. See how it's all beginning to knit together?

Also, once again, locally sourced ales abound, the highlight being the signature offering: "Longford Tap" created by small, independent Manchester brewers, Beatnick Republic. It's as though we are now living in an alternative reality, a dream world whereby Stretford has swapped places with the Northern Quarter but has remained mostly affordable!

To cap it all off, lovingly made Manchester themed bar snacks, such as scotch eggs or pork pies with a twist, compliment all of the alcohol on offer.

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Already there is so much to be proud of.

See how far Stretford has come in such a short space of time, and who knows? At this rate, in five years time, Longford Cinema might even reopen as an independent, European arthouse-type venture in the manner of the old Cornerhouse on Oxford Road.

In that case, the Stretfornaissance really would be complete.

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]]> 8534 0 0 0 It's that time again in Love Island as the very first Winter version of the show introduces Casa Amor, and a whole heap of new islanders.

The contestants in Winter Love Island 2020 will have their South African world turned upside down when ITV2 throw in 12 new hopefuls tonight – with two Mancunians in the mix.

Model Molly Smith, 25, and club promoter Natalia Zoppa, 20, hope to shake things up when they are introduced this evening and they'll do just that if their profiles are anything to go by.

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Molly, who says she usually gets what she wants, has a celebrity crush on Bruno Mars, if that's any use to you. She also drinks way too much tea, but that's nothing new around here.

Natalia on the other hand likes kind eyes, men with a beard and guys who are mysterious – which probably describes 95% of the Northern Quarter.

She also thinks all the lads in the villa have potential to have their heads turned by the new arrivals, but isn't that how the show is supposed to work?

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Anyway, Love Island airs on ITV2 every night at 9pm.

Be there, or be absolutely not interested whatsoever – which is probably more likely.

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]]> 8540 0 0 0 Council tax is set to rise in Bolton this April - meaning taxpayer bills will be 3.05 per cent higher if proposals go ahead.

Bolton Council, which has a say on two parts of the bill, looks set to raise the adult social care precept by two per cent but keep the general levy at the same rate.

This comes after a 3.9 per cent council tax rise in the current financial year.

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Speaking about the decision, David Greenhalgh, council leader, said: “We stood on a platform of an end to year-on-year increases. We feel that we have to honour that pledge. Especially in the first year that we are in control.

“The vast majority of people in the town don’t believe it’s right to keep raising council tax year on year when the level of the service they are getting is falling."

Borough treasurer Sue Johnson says that the council is on track to make around £23m in savings in the second year of its two-year budget, having cut more than £11m so far.

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In total, people living in the average Band D property would usually pay £1,815.43 in 2020, but they will see that rise rise by £53.72.

A final decision on the Mayoral precepts will be made by Andy Burnham on February 14th (Valentine's Day).

Bolton's council tax proposals will be discussed beforehand at a cabinet meeting on February 10th with a final vote taking place at a full council meeting on February 19th.

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]]> 8546 0 0 0 It doesn't matter if you need furniture or not. It's time to go to IKEA.

The multinational retail company has started serving cooked breakfasts for a quid.

IKEA's cafe - initially made famous by its mighty meatballs - is offering customers the opportunity to build their own fry-ups... and you'll only need to part with £1 for the pleasure.

You can take your pick from any six breakfast items, and if you've got one of those special IKEA family cards you even get a free hot drink.

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The promotion applies before 11am on weekdays - so you'll be able to take advantage of the bargain breakfast Monday to Friday.

If you're visiting on a Saturday or Sunday, a full fry-up will cost a little more - but it's still an absolute steal at £2.50.

Items available in the breakfast include classics like bacon, sausage, beans, hash browns, tomatoes and eggs, with a number of veggie equivalents.

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The £1 breakfast deal runs up until 27 March, so it might be time to start planting the seed with your significant other that your wardrobe needs replacing or something - just so you've got a good excuse to visit.

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]]> 8554 0 0 0 Did you pull a sickie today? You're not alone.

The first Monday of February - known in the UK as "National Sickie Day" - sees more people ditch work for the duvet than any other.

According to research conducted by IT company Insight, as many as 8.6 million people refused to go in last year because their jobs were "too painful".

Poor work culture, irritating colleagues and high workloads were some of the most popular reasons quoted for feigning illness.

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On the other side of the coin, as many as 12 million people battled on throughout the working day despite being genuinely ill.

Many of these respondents persevered because they did not want - or could not afford - to use a sick day, whereas others were concerned about feedback from teammates or bosses.

Insight's data - based on a Kantar survey - has resulted in more calls for flexible working initiatives being integrated around the UK.

Whilst a higher number of companies are allowing employees to complete tasks from their homes, many businesses are still reluctant to embrace remote working.

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Other surveys have shown September is also a popular month for sickie days.

A dodgy tummy is one of the most cited excuses for not coming into work. Flu and headaches were also common explanations for absence.

According to HR company Breathe: "Stigma around mental health struggles and burnout costs the UK economy £1.4bn a year through unexplained sick days."

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]]> 4805 0 0 0 The UK's leading build to rent operator, Get Living, launched 275 stunning new homes at New Maker Yards in Middlewood Locks last year.

The new development, described as a 'modern, big city neighbourhood', will consist of more than 800 beautiful homes when complete – making it the largest build to rent development outside of London and another prime example of why city centre living in Manchester is becoming so popular.

New Maker Yards combines city living with canal-side green space and the new neighbourhood is not only a peaceful sanctuary within the hustle and bustle of the city centre, but it also comes with a lot of perks.

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The fully-furnished homes come with no deposit, no fees as part of Get Living’s hassle-free approach to renting, and whether you decide to take on a one, two or three bed property, you'll be able to take a secure yet flexible three year tenancy.

Get Living first made their name over six years ago when they took on East Village – the former London 2012 Athletes' Village – which is now home to a vibrant community of more than 6,000 people.

Residents of New Maker Yards can take advantage of a range of communal spaces, including a residents Club Room, launching in November which will provide space for resident events and networking, as well as a home working hub and green space.  But that's not all...

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Pets are welcome in all homes, and you'll also be able to take them on a short walk to the brand new Seven Bro7hers beer house, which is currently fitted out in the neighbourhood.

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See inside the beautiful Get Living homes – currently situated at New Maker Yards – in the images below.

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If you're gearing up for a big move to the city centre or are just bored of your current living situation, act fast, because homes are now available to rent at New Maker Yards. Check them out on the Get Living website here.

Need any more reasons to act fast? Well, we have one more! Any new residents who reserve a home and move in by the 30th of November 2019 will get the first month’s rent absolutely free.

To find out more about this, and to check out the terms and conditions, click this link.

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]]> 8562 0 0 0 Get excited. 

Two kingpins of takeaway land have just teamed up to create a guilty pleasure that takes the best of both worlds: resulting in a splendid concoction of fried chicken and melted cheese.

Say hello to Pizza Hut and KFC's Popcorn Chicken Pizza.

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https://twitter.com/pizzahutdeliver/status/1224265034873876481?s=20

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The mouthwatering hybrid was announced this morning on the Pizza Hut Delivery Twitter account accompanied by the caption: “Yes, it’s real and it’s here. Feast your eyes on the @KFC_UKI Popcorn Chicken Pizza. Hurry, it won’t be around for long!”

This fantastic Frankenstein food is topped with mozzarella cheese and sweetcorn - with a dipping pot of KFC gravy on the side.

Absolute scenes.

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Head over to Pizza Hut's website for more information and, most importantly of all, to place an order.

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Yes, it's real and it's here. Feast your eyes on the @KFC_UKI Popcorn Chicken Pizza.
⠀ Hurry, it won't be around for long!. ⠀
??? #PizzaHutxKFC pic.twitter.com/gEpuWx6MNa

— Pizza Hut DeliveryUK (@pizzahutdeliver) February 3, 2020]]>

Yes, it's real and it's here. Feast your eyes on the @KFC_UKI Popcorn Chicken Pizza.
⠀ Hurry, it won't be around for long!. ⠀
??? #PizzaHutxKFC pic.twitter.com/gEpuWx6MNa

— Pizza Hut DeliveryUK (@pizzahutdeliver) February 3, 2020]]>

Yes, it's real and it's here. Feast your eyes on the @KFC_UKI Popcorn Chicken Pizza.
⠀ Hurry, it won't be around for long!. ⠀
??? #PizzaHutxKFC pic.twitter.com/gEpuWx6MNa

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]]> 8569 0 0 0 More cars are stolen in Manchester than anywhere else in the UK, police data confirms.

Cheadle-based broker, Choose My Car, obtained the statistics and revealed Manchester as the highest vehicle theft hotspot by some distance - with 50 car crimes committed per 1,000 vehicles.

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The data shows that over 1,700 cars were stolen from owners, with 6,000+ reports of items pinched from inside vehicles.

Several drivers in the Greater Manchester area have also been victims of armed robbery in recent weeks, with criminals targeting victims via fake car sale listings on eBay.

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Nottingham ranked second in the study with just over 29 crimes per 1,000 cars - closely followed by Bradford and Wolverhampton.

Bolton, Northampton, Liverpool,Coventry, Kingston-upon-Hull and Leicester also made the "top 10".

The safest place to own a car in the UK is apparently Luton, with low numbers of vehicle crime also occurring in Plymouth and Belfast.

You can read the full study here.

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]]> 8574 0 0 0 KAI is offering a true taste of Turkey this February. 

The Turkish restaurant's upcoming Grand Bazaar event - inspired by the coveted Istanbul market of the same name - promises an evening of spectacular cuisine and stunning live performances... all for just £28 per person.

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The 90-minute dining experience is being hosted in association with Manchester nightlife app Viper, with ticket-holders entitled to three courses and bottomless fizz during the extraordinary showcase.

KAI launched in the city just before Christmas, instantly distinguishing itself by specialising in classic Turkish food that pays homage to the country's most ancient flavours; combining Istanbul cafe culture with traditional culinary methods.

Their expansive menu contains a wide variety of authentic dishes including mezze, baba ganoush, Turkish bread, lamb, steak, fish and Eastern-style couscous.

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This awe-inspiring event will be hosted at the Deansgate venue on Thursday 6 February from 6pm - with tickets available to book now on the Viper app.

You can download it here.

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]]> 8583 0 0 0 West Tower - a coveted member of the Deansgate Square 'big four' - is one of the most sought-after living spaces in the city.

The rent-only building has got everything you'd want in a modern apartment - expansive rooms, amazing views, swimming pools, yoga studios, a gym, private dining, dry cleaning services, a cinema, pet-friendly facilities, and even rooftop garden bar.

But it's also a blank canvas.

Residents here aren't just given free reign to paint and decorate - they're actively encouraged to create their dream home.

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The only thorny issue here is the price of renovations. However, it turns out that might not a problem anymore.

West Tower is giving £2,000 to one lucky resident - current or new - to pay for a bespoke interior.

The competition, launched in conjunction with specialist interior designers and stylists Kibre, is open to anyone who has signed on the dotted line to become a West Tower resident by 14 February.

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To enter, simply post your favourite picture of your apartment or interior details on Instagram using the hashtag #mywesttowerinterior.

The deadline is Valentine's Day - meaning you've got until Cupid strikes to enter your submission.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B71Wkq3Als5/

Remember you can post as many pics as you like - so get snapping ASAP to give yourself the best chance of bagging a cool 2k for your apartment.

For more information and to read the terms of the competition, click here.

Good luck!

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Here's a further look at the awesome interiors of West Tower

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A piping hot pasty from Greggs is one of the most tempting treats for any northerner, and two mechanics in Gateshead have even resorted to using a customer's car to get their fill.

The vehicle owner discovered the garage staff had visited the bakery on a test drive after looking back through his dash-cam footage.

And he wasn't best pleased.

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Customer Carl Ivers had originally handed over the keys for his Fiat Punto to Causeway Garage to repair a dodgy timing belt.

But after catching the mechanics using his car to grab dinner, he immediately called the business to lodge a complaint.

"When I saw the footage I was foaming. I rang the garage and went off it with them," said Mr Ivers.

"I know it wasn't the boss who took the car out but it was his employees.

"The man at the garage asked me to send him the footage and he was fuming with his staff.

"They didn't even slow down when they went over the speed bumps and you can hear my car hit off them.

"They parked in the disabled bay and they didn't have a blue badge so I could have got a fine. You can hear them floor the car in first gear and the high revs. One then notices the dash-cam and one asks the other if they could unplug it."

The dash-cam footage was shared online, with the pair of workers heard joking en route to grab their order. By the time they realise they're being recorded, it's too late.

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Causeway Garage owners commented: "The lads went on a test drive with the car and they decided to kill two birds with one stone and go and get their dinners.

"When I saw the dashcam footage I pulled the lads into the office and went ape with them.

"The apprentice has been sacked because of his attitude and the mechanic is on a final written warning and he is not allowed to do test drives anymore.

"I have offered to do other work for the customer and not charge him for labour, I think he is looking for something for nothing.

"We have built this business up for many years and we are gutted that this has happened through no fault of management but down to individual staff."

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]]> 8611 0 0 0 The price of your TV license is set to rise this coming April.

The BBC has confirmed that the annual cost of the television license fee will go from £154.50 to £157.50 on April 1st.

The new monthly cost will equate to £13.13, or £3.02 per week. The cost of a black and white licence will also rise from £52 to £53.

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While this price hike may not seem huge on the surface, it's worth noting that in 2018/19 there were over 25 million active TV licenses in force across the UK. You do the math.

The government sets the licence fee and announced in 2016 it would rise in line with inflation for five years from April 2017.

The price change will not affect the over-75 category, who have a free TV licence. Changes to that license will not be in place until the summer.

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The move is part of a bid to save tens of millions of pounds, and was comes after an announcement this week that the BBC will be cutting 450 jobs.

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]]> 8640 0 0 0 No Chinese takeaway is complete without salt and pepper chips. 

Spice-infused, deep-fried potatoes belong at the top of your order for two reasons.

One: They're magnificently moreish.

Two: The only place you can find chips-with-a-kick is an Asian restaurant.

Until now.

Home Bargains have released a salt and pepper seasoning that perfectly mimics the amazing flavour you find in those silver takeaway trays - and people are going nuts for it.

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Priced at just £1.19, this salt and chilli pepper seasoning appeared on Facebook a few weeks back and has proven so popular that Home Bargains is set to roll out the jars across the UK.

One social media user even posted an image of a homemade salt and pepper dish created using the product.

They commented: "I just used these, chopped some spring onion, red onion, mushrooms and red chilli's and fried it all together with garlic oil then sprinkled the seasoning over! Easy peasy!"

Another wrote: "I bought this stuff from Home Bargains that everyone was raving about and to be honest I didn't think it would be that good.......I made salt and chilli chips tonight and used it and they were fab! Highly recommend this."

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The seasoning has proven wildly popular, which sadly means it's already sold out at several Home Bargain stores.

All you can do is give your local shop a call to check their stock - and try again a few days later if they're empty.

If anything is worth persevering for - it's salt and pepper seasoning.

God speed.

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]]> 8642 0 0 0 An annual coffee festival is making its way back to Manchester after a year out.

Manchester Coffee Festival will land at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre on 7th and 8th November this year and will allow coffee lovers to immerse themselves in a world of speciality coffee.

All gathered under one roof, hundreds of lesser known coffee roasters and premium businesses will get the rare opportunity to showcase exactly what they do on a daily basis.

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There will be coffee tastings, workshops, a chance to brew with the professionals, the finals of national coffee competitions and plenty of opportunities to sample all the espresso you can handle.

When you need a break from all that caffeine, there are plenty of specialist tea traders in attendance, too, as well as chocolate and snacks from local traders.

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Manchester Coffee Festival is returning on 7-8th November 2020 to new venue Bowlers Exhibition Centre.

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, located 3 miles from the city centre is easily accessed with its position close to the Manchester outer ring road and five minutes walk from the new Old Trafford tram line (set to open in early 2020).

For more information, check out cupnorth.co.uk.

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]]> 8654 0 0 0 It wasn't long ago that Blossoms were just a group of lads making music in a scaffolding yard. 

But things have changed a lot since these childhood friends from Stockport teamed up to form a band in 2013.

They've gone from £3 gigs in Night & Day to topping the UK charts - and they could be on course for their second Number 1 this Friday.

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The indie band's third album, "Foolish Loving Spaces", is leading this week's Official Chart Update - enjoying more CD and vinyl sales than any other record in the UK this week so far.

Blossoms' eponymous debut roared into the top slot back in 2016, whilst their sophomore effort, "Cool Like You", reached fourth in the charts two years later.

"Foolish Loving Spaces" was released on 31 January, preceded by the singles "Your Girlfriend” (which has racked up more than 12 million streams online), "The Keeper" and "If You Think This Is Real Life".

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You can listen to the Blossoms' latest album on Spotify here.

The group will be performing in their hometown in the coming weeks. Check their tour dates for tickets.

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]]> 8663 0 0 0 The brand new Primark has got shoppers talking, but will it represent an upgrade on Market Street?

Last month, Trafford Centre representatives confirmed the 190th Primark would officially open to the public on March 20 - and Mancunians are already chomping at the bit to see what lies inside.

Here's what we know about the store so far.

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The Trafford Centre Primark is, as you'd probably expect, fitted with all the most up-to-date designs, displays and decor - with departments dedicated to men's, women's and kid's clothing, as well as home and beauty departments.

But the new shop - which covers a gigantic 65,000 square feet - will also be home to a Beauty Studio, Cafe and Custom Lab.

The Beauty Studio will provide a wide variety of treatments (all available to book online) including manicures and extensions, whilst Primark's Cafe will serve up a selection of hot and cold drinks, frappes, vegan snacks, pizzas and sandwiches.

There's also a renewed focus on sustainability - with Direct Trade coffee beans served in recyclable cups (you get a 10p discount if you bring along your own drinks container).

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The innovative Custom Lab is more focused on the fashion side of things - giving customers the opportunity to personalise their own purchases by adding unique touches to shirts and bags.

All of these additional features will spread out across two floors, and huge attendances are expected for opening weekend.

This is definitely Primark 2.0.

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]]> 8669 0 0 0 The brother of the man who killed 22 people in the Manchester Arena bomb has been described as "just as guilty" of the murders. 

Hashem Abedi is standing trial for his role in the deadly attack, which saw his sibling Salman detonate an explosive device at an Ariana Grande gig in May 2017.

The Old Bailey was told the pair worked together closely for months to carry out the atrocity.

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Almost 1,000 people were affected by the bombing, with hundreds injured at the scene and many more suffering psychological trauma.

According to prosecutor Duncan Penny QC, the Abedi brothers - who resided in Fallowfield - built their improvised bomb in North Manchester and "packed it with lethal shrapnel" to maximise damage.

Mr Penny also stated that Hashem sourced cans from a takeaway where he worked to secretly use as part of the device.

One of these cans was discovered in the aftermath of the attack.

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Mr Penny stated: "The law is that Hashem Abedi is just as responsible for this atrocity… as surely as if he had selected the target and detonated the bomb himself."

Hashem's fingerprints were found on discarded metal that was used during the assembly of the bomb.

The defendant denies charges of murder, attempted murder and conspiring to cause an explosion.

The trial continues.

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]]> 8674 0 0 0 You know that inner monologue you have running through your head? The voice that compiles sentences without you having to open your mouth?

Or maybe you don't.

Apparently, not everyone has the ability to hear their own thoughts - and the internet is arguing about it.

Aloud.

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The debate has mushroomed following a viral tweet from @KylePlantEmoji.

It reads:

"Fun fact: some people have an internal narrative and some don't.

As in, some people's thoughts are like sentences they 'hear', and some people just have abstract non-verbal thoughts, and have to consciously verbalize them.

And most people aren't aware of the other type of person."

Weird, huh?

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One user replied: "all of a sudden i forgot how to think".

Another commented: "Wait so some people don't have to suffer through the voice in their head going on a constant monologue?? Is that what it means to achieve inner peace??"

Some people claimed to be both types of person Kyle was describing, but the original poster refuted that theory.

So, this begs the question: Which one are you?

 

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Fun fact: some people have an internal narrative and some don't

As in, some people's thoughts are like sentences they "hear", and some people just have abstract non-verbal thoughts, and have to consciously verbalize them

And most people aren't aware of the other type of person

— Kyle? (@KylePlantEmoji) January 27, 2020]]>

Fun fact: some people have an internal narrative and some don't

As in, some people's thoughts are like sentences they "hear", and some people just have abstract non-verbal thoughts, and have to consciously verbalize them

And most people aren't aware of the other type of person

— Kyle? (@KylePlantEmoji) January 27, 2020]]>

Fun fact: some people have an internal narrative and some don't

As in, some people's thoughts are like sentences they "hear", and some people just have abstract non-verbal thoughts, and have to consciously verbalize them

And most people aren't aware of the other type of person

— Kyle? (@KylePlantEmoji) January 27, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-eurostar-now-runs-return-trains-to-amsterdam-from-uk-for-35-each-way/ Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:20:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=8686

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]]> 8686 0 0 0 Eurostar is adding a new direct route to Amsterdam from London this spring.

The brand new high-speed service whisks customers from one capital to another and back again with no interruptions - and ticket prices start at £35 each way.

Journey time is roughly four hours, with the first trains running on April 30.

Eurostar have been offering routes from London to Amsterdam since 2018, but this is the first time passengers will be able to travel between the two cities without having to change along the way or stop in Brussels for passport checks.

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Initially the Eurostar will operate two services a day, which will eventually increase to three and then four over the coming months.

Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport in the UK, said: "We’re continuing to invest in modern, efficient transport links with the continent so our businesses and tourism industry can flourish. The days of passengers being forced to decamp from the train at Brussels to file through passport control will soon be over, as we look forward to direct, return, high-speed services to Amsterdam and beyond."

Tickets go on sale on February 11.

Visit the Eurostar website for more information on the new service.

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]]> 8698 0 0 0 F45 Training's UK expansion continues with the announcement of the company's first ever Manchester studio.

The new world-famous facility will be based in the Northern Quarter and will offer a highly immersive, team-based fitness experience for all.

Scheduled to open early February, F45 Manchester will follow the same high intensity, group training format that the brand has become synonymous for – running the same classes as every studio worldwide each day.

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F45 is the global Group Fitness Training phenomenon from Australia that leaves users feeling leaner, stronger and fitter than they ever imagined.

Their commitment to innovation goes well beyond the gym floor, with an ever- growing suite of proprietary fitness and business technology, giving an unprecedented level of insight and control for both clients and franchisees.

Speaking about the move to Manchester, Ruben Slechten, owner of F45 Northern Quarter, adds: “F45 have created such a huge community in the UK, and we are honoured to become a part of it.

We’ve seen how that fitness and wellness trend has hit the UK and already really changed the way we look at fitness. Manchester is ready to take that next step and we know that it is going to be a huge success.”

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F45 boasts an impressive array of ambassadors worldwide, including English Rugby Union player, James Haskell and Award-Winning Actor, Mark Wahlberg.

For more information on F45 Training, and to get 14 days for £14 when they open next week, visit their website now.

You can also follow them on Instagram here.

F45 Northern Quarter opens officially on Saturday 8th February.

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Dippy, the replica Diplodocus, will make his bed in Rochdale next week and there will be a special gallery exhibition set up to go and see him.

Visitors can meet Dippy at Number One Riverside – the council’s customer service centre, office and library building – and visit The Dippy Exhibition at Touchstones Rochdale.

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A new app has also been created to guide visitors through Rochdale town centre to connect Number One Riverside and Touchstones Rochdale.

Visitors will learn interesting facts about the historic landmarks that they’ll see on the journey over and children can even complete a quiz to collect Dippy’s bones to complete their own Dippy dinosaur skeleton.

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Speaking about Dippy's stay in Rochdale, Councillor Janet Emsley said: “We certainly do things differently in Rochdale and our approach to Dippy’s visit is no different.

"That’s why we’ve got two fantastic experiences across two venues to create a full morning or afternoon out, which is all free of charge.

"With loads of interactive and hands on elements for children to get involved with, this exhibition is sure to fuel their imaginations. It will get them excited about our planet’s fascinating past and help them understand how to protect it in the future.”

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Dippy will be in Rochdale from Monday 10th February until Sunday 28th June 2020. Full details of the exhibition can be found at www.visitrochdale.com.

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]]> 8715 0 0 0 Do you spend every other night banging on your neighbour's door pleading with them to shut up?

Or perhaps you're the culprit who regularly receives angry visits?

It turns out that Manchester doesn't have a great record for noisy neighbours - with the latest figures showing more than 15,000 complaints registered in the city for noise complaints since 2017.

According to figures collated by CompareMyMove, this makes Manchester the fifth most disruptive place to live in the UK.

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Types of incidents recorded during the period included raucous parties, dogs howling through the night and construction racket.

The "King" of noisy cities, however, is Leeds - with 27,316 grievances lodged in the past three years.

Glasgow came second with 20,521, followed by Belfast (20,261), Birmingham (15,643) and then our lovely, loud city.

Southampton, Liverpool, Leicester, Sheffield and Bradford also made the top ten.

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The most peaceful places to live in the UK, according to the findings, were Reading, Wolverhampton, Northampton, Stoke-on-Trent and Luton.

You can read the full data here.

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]]> 8726 0 0 0 Asda has cut fuel prices for the second time in a week, meaning that unleaded petrol will now cost 2p less per litre and diesel 4p less per litre.

Any driver heading to the supermarket's many fuel stations today will pay no more than 118.7p per litre on unleaded and 120.7p per litre on diesel.

The new reductions mean Asda has cut 7p per litre from the cost of diesel and 5p per litre from petrol in the past week.

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But that's not all, Morrisons has also announced a price cut identical to Asda's.

It was only last week that supermarkets announced their first fuel reductions of 2020 and as of January 30th, the average price of a litre of unleaded in the UK stands at 127.60p, while a litre of diesel is 132.04p.

Additionally, Tesco is offering 5p off a litre of fuel for those who spend more than £50 at the pump.

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Asda senior fuel buyer Dave Tyrer said: “We’re pleased to be passing on these wholesale cost prices to customers for the second time in two weeks as the price of oil continues to fall.

“We will continue to put the savings straight back into drivers’ pockets without any vouchering requirements meaning all our customers, regardless of their budget, will benefit from a price cut at the pumps.”

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]]> 8732 0 0 0 "Hunted" is returning to screens in 2020 - and you could be one of the fugitives. 

The Channel 4 TV series sees contestants go on the run for a month whilst attempting to avoid the eponymous hunters tracking them down.

The last man or woman or standing receives a whopping £100,000.

If you think you could swerve the stalkers for 28 days, it might be worth applying for a spot on the show - with places open right now.

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The TV show stated: "We're looking for ordinary people to go on the run and try to disappear in one of the most watched nations on Earth.

"If you had to disappear tomorrow, for whatever reason - with some of the world's best investigators looking for you, and some of the most cutting edge technology tracking you, could you just vanish?"

Contestants have the option of working together as a team to dodge captors or go under the radar on their lonesome.

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You'll need to be 18 years or older to apply... and you'll also have to get time off work for around six weeks.

You probably won't see your family during that period either - as your home is the first place the hunters will look to try and find you.

February 23 is the cut-off for applications.

More information is available here.

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]]> 8738 0 0 0 There's the right way to eat certain types of food. And then there's the wrong way. 

Particular products come with unwritten rules - and it can be anxiety-inducing when they're broken.

Watching someone nibble a burger whilst spinning it 360 is one example, or spotting a snacker chomp down on a Kit-Kat without breaking off the bars, leaving it to resemble a chocolate-covered pan flute.

But Greggs might have just produced the biggest dining violation of all time with their image of a sausage roll bitten straight down the middle.

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https://twitter.com/GreggsOfficial/status/1224679866391584770?s=20

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"What feels illegal, but isn't" has been trending on Twitter in recent days... and the beloved bakery has chimed in with a humdinger of a response - which has gotten the internet unsurprisingly riled up.

Some users responded with blunt single-word Tweets such as "blocked" and "reported", whereas other users called the post "illegal".

We've never seen a sausage roll eaten this way before and we never want to ever again.

Kill it with fire.

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— Greggs (@GreggsOfficial) February 4, 2020]]>

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— Greggs (@GreggsOfficial) February 4, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/bringing-an-age-old-middle-eastern-superfood-to-britain/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:00:35 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=7966

“These are fava bean dips. Go ahead - try them.”

Shadia Al Hili is urging a woman passing by her Altrincham Market stall to sample the food on offer.

But there’s a problem.

The woman appears more confused than interested by what’s on sale.

Shadia tries again, this time in Arabic.

“Honestly, it’s authentic ful madamous - give it a go.”

The woman frowns. Real ful madamous doesn’t exist ready-made outside her homeland - never mind the UK. This doesn’t seem right.

She gazes at the pot on the table, sniffs, piles up a spoonful, and raises it to her lips.

There’s a pause.

All of a sudden, she urgently beckons her husband over to the stall. They stand together tasting samples for some time, before the woman turns to Shadia, places a palm on her shoulder and looks her right in the eye.

“Thank you for doing this," she says.

All those endless hours in the kitchen suddenly seemed worthwhile. Shadia felt she might just be the right person to introduce ful madamous to the British market after all.

Ful madamous - a dish of cooked fava beans served with a stash of aromatic spices, olive oil, garlic and a touch of chilli heat - is not just a favourite for Middle Eastern families; it’s an essential part of their staple diet. It tastes like home.

Shadia, a mother of two and entrepreneur from Salford, is the first woman to popularise the magnificent, healthy cuisine in the western hemisphere. And it's making a big impact.

This is how she did it...

“We’re putting ful madamous on the map”

The fact that ful madamous has never quite made it onto British soil as a supermarket snack seems bizarre for two reasons.

Firstly, it’s one of the oldest foods in the world - having been a staple of the eastern diet for more than five thousand years.

Second, it offers pretty much everything the body and mind needs to fire on all cylinders.

Packed with healthy carbs, protein and vitamins, it’s what Shadia refers to as a “little bowl of heaven” - and Shadia is selling it for just £2.95 a pop.

Ful madamous- translated as “mashed beans” in English - is nothing short of a superfood, tasting like a thicker, fuller version of hummus although with 75% less calories.

Among its incredible health benefits is the also the presence of levodopa - a dopamine precursor and chemical proven to fight Parkinson’s disease.

“We’re trying to put madamous on the map,” explains Shadia, who set up her ful madamous brand Cuzena in 2017.

“It has so many benefits for people, it offers a real insight into Middle Eastern culture, and it’s perfect as a meal or snack.

“The fact that you couldn’t  just buy it off the shelves seems mad to me. It’s one of the tastiest, healthiest foods in the world!

“I’ve always had a bit of an entrepreneurial mind-set, but when I closed the fridge one day after realising my family hadn’t made ful madamous, I thought - ‘Why can’t you just buy this in supermarkets?’.

“It wouldn’t leave me, and I decided to give it a real go.

“I’ve been very passionate about making it happen ever since.”

“They have hummus now”

Raised by Middle Eastern parents - who’d moved to Salford in the 1950s - Shadia is convinced her dad is looking down on her right now and laughing at the fact she’s introducing a nation to a food that’s reigned humble but supreme in the east for centuries.

“He’d find it bizarre, but I think he would be very proud” laughs Shadia.

“I remember my mum coming home and excitedly telling my dad - ‘You won’t believe it, they have hummus in the shops now.’”

“It was a big thing then. But nowadays, hummus is everywhere. That’s the plan for ful madamous.”

Shadia calls ful madamous the “cousin” of hummus, but this concoction differs in the fact it can be eaten hot or cold. It’s also earned privileged status as ‘SYN FREE’ at Slimming World whilst fitting in a veggie or vegan diet.

So why, until now, has ful madamous evaded British buyers?

“I think for many years, people didn't enjoy the earthy colours of dark food," Shadia explains.

"I certainly think the stars have aligned for us to introduce our bean ranges with the growth of plant-based eating.

“I think a lot of people believe the best beans are grown elsewhere. But we’ve actually had excellent beans growing here since the iron age.”

Not that that made it any easier to make ful madamous, of course.

Shadia had to go through more than 1,000 tests until she found a blend that really hit the spot. But two years ago, she successfully completed the soft launch of Cuzena - which is now available both in Manchester and nationwide.

There are currently three flavours for sale - garlic & coriander, fiery chili, and caramelised onion - with plans in the pipeline to expand the range in 2020.

“ I think the perception of Middle Eastern food is that it's really complicated and contains all sorts of things like rose petal water” Shadia tell us.

"The fact is - it's humble food with magnificent flavour and Cuzena plans to show how thoroughly simple and thoroughly modern the food is. I'm just so glad more people are beginning to discover what it’s like.”

"True happiness must be shared"

Nobody had heard of Cuzena a few months ago. Barely anyone knew what ful madamous was, either.

Yet, Shadia’s Middle Eastern dish is now available at Wholefoods, As Nature Intended, Bents Garden Centre, Unicorn, Ancoats General Store, Sale General Store, two city centre SPARs (Princess St and Oxford Rd), Booths supermarket and Selfridges.

Cuzena is also enjoying distribution from Cotswold Fair and The Health Store.

“It’s been a busy few months, but I’m so glad people are discovering it,” says Shadia.

“At Cuzena, we respect the Middle Eastern tradition to share from ‘one plate’ - we only make food that you can share.

“That’s our attitude: True happiness must be shared...”

Born in the Middle East and raised in Salford, Cuzena is available to purchase right now. Head over to their website to learn more about their stockists. Give @cuzenabrand a follow on Instagram and support their journey. 

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Shadia Al Hili is urging a woman passing by her Altrincham Market stall to sample the food on offer.

But there’s a problem.

The woman appears more confused than interested by what’s on sale.

Shadia tries again, this time in Arabic.

“Honestly, it’s authentic ful madamous - give it a go.”

The woman frowns. Real ful madamous doesn’t exist ready-made outside her homeland - never mind the UK. This doesn’t seem right.

She gazes at the pot on the table, sniffs, piles up a spoonful, and raises it to her lips.

There’s a pause.

All of a sudden, she urgently beckons her husband over to the stall. They stand together tasting samples for some time, before the woman turns to Shadia, places a palm on her shoulder and looks her right in the eye.

“Thank you for doing this," she says.

All those endless hours in the kitchen suddenly seemed worthwhile. Shadia felt she might just be the right person to introduce ful madamous to the British market after all.

Ful madamous - a dish of cooked fava beans served with a stash of aromatic spices, olive oil, garlic and a touch of chilli heat - is not just a favourite for Middle Eastern families; it’s an essential part of their staple diet. It tastes like home.

Shadia, a mother of two and entrepreneur from Salford, is the first woman to popularise the magnificent, healthy cuisine in the western hemisphere. And it's making a big impact.

This is how she did it...

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“We’re putting ful madamous on the map”

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The fact that ful madamous has never quite made it onto British soil as a supermarket snack seems bizarre for two reasons.

Firstly, it’s one of the oldest foods in the world - having been a staple of the eastern diet for more than five thousand years.

Second, it offers pretty much everything the body and mind needs to fire on all cylinders.

Packed with healthy carbs, protein and vitamins, it’s what Shadia refers to as a “little bowl of heaven” - and Shadia is selling it for just £2.95 a pop.

Ful madamous- translated as “mashed beans” in English - is nothing short of a superfood, tasting like a thicker, fuller version of hummus although with 75% less calories.

Among its incredible health benefits is the also the presence of levodopa - a dopamine precursor and chemical proven to fight Parkinson’s disease.

“We’re trying to put madamous on the map,” explains Shadia, who set up her ful madamous brand Cuzena in 2017.

“It has so many benefits for people, it offers a real insight into Middle Eastern culture, and it’s perfect as a meal or snack.

“The fact that you couldn’t  just buy it off the shelves seems mad to me. It’s one of the tastiest, healthiest foods in the world!

“I’ve always had a bit of an entrepreneurial mind-set, but when I closed the fridge one day after realising my family hadn’t made ful madamous, I thought - ‘Why can’t you just buy this in supermarkets?’.

“It wouldn’t leave me, and I decided to give it a real go.

“I’ve been very passionate about making it happen ever since.”

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“They have hummus now”

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Raised by Middle Eastern parents - who’d moved to Salford in the 1950s - Shadia is convinced her dad is looking down on her right now and laughing at the fact she’s introducing a nation to a food that’s reigned humble but supreme in the east for centuries.

“He’d find it bizarre, but I think he would be very proud” laughs Shadia.

“I remember my mum coming home and excitedly telling my dad - ‘You won’t believe it, they have hummus in the shops now.’”

“It was a big thing then. But nowadays, hummus is everywhere. That’s the plan for ful madamous.”

Shadia calls ful madamous the “cousin” of hummus, but this concoction differs in the fact it can be eaten hot or cold. It’s also earned privileged status as ‘SYN FREE’ at Slimming World whilst fitting in a veggie or vegan diet.

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So why, until now, has ful madamous evaded British buyers?

“I think for many years, people didn't enjoy the earthy colours of dark food," Shadia explains.

"I certainly think the stars have aligned for us to introduce our bean ranges with the growth of plant-based eating.

“I think a lot of people believe the best beans are grown elsewhere. But we’ve actually had excellent beans growing here since the iron age.”

Not that that made it any easier to make ful madamous, of course.

Shadia had to go through more than 1,000 tests until she found a blend that really hit the spot. But two years ago, she successfully completed the soft launch of Cuzena - which is now available both in Manchester and nationwide.

There are currently three flavours for sale - garlic & coriander, fiery chili, and caramelised onion - with plans in the pipeline to expand the range in 2020.

“ I think the perception of Middle Eastern food is that it's really complicated and contains all sorts of things like rose petal water” Shadia tell us.

"The fact is - it's humble food with magnificent flavour and Cuzena plans to show how thoroughly simple and thoroughly modern the food is. I'm just so glad more people are beginning to discover what it’s like.”

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"True happiness must be shared"

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Nobody had heard of Cuzena a few months ago. Barely anyone knew what ful madamous was, either.

Yet, Shadia’s Middle Eastern dish is now available at Wholefoods, As Nature Intended, Bents Garden Centre, Unicorn, Ancoats General Store, Sale General Store, two city centre SPARs (Princess St and Oxford Rd), Booths supermarket and Selfridges.

Cuzena is also enjoying distribution from Cotswold Fair and The Health Store.

“It’s been a busy few months, but I’m so glad people are discovering it,” says Shadia.

“At Cuzena, we respect the Middle Eastern tradition to share from ‘one plate’ - we only make food that you can share.

“That’s our attitude: True happiness must be shared...”

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Born in the Middle East and raised in Salford, Cuzena is available to purchase right now. Head over to their website to learn more about their stockists. Give @cuzenabrand a follow on Instagram and support their journey. 

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]]> 8747 0 0 0 Ever fancied trying your hand at rock climbing?

It ain't easy. But it is cheap.

Rock Over Climbing, one of the biggest bouldering centres in the country, is now offering inductions for under a tenner - with four-week courses available for less than half the usual price.

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You can a book a one-hour clamber for just £9, and if you enjoy the experience there's a beginner's course going for £29.

Rock Over Climbing is situated just a stone's throw from Victoria Station, with world-class instructors supporting your ascent and a cafe for relaxing once you come back down to earth.

There's also yoga facilities, a soft play area and kids' adventure zone.

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Sessions are suitable for ages 6+ and all experience levels.

Head over to Itison to bag the bargain and read the Ts & Cs.

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]]> 8760 0 0 0 There'll be more than a few giant bees in the Great Manchester Run this year. 

Organisers have teamed up with Manchester City Council and We Love MCR Charity to create a Bee Wave for 2020 - with participants invited to dress up in gold and black as they hit the tarmac on 24 May.

By donning some stripes and wings for a day in commemoration of Manchester's beloved symbol, you can raise money for a magnificent cause.

We Love MCR helps young people and communities across the city thrive and grow - and there'll be thousands of runners swarming through Manchester come race day.

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If you don’t have a bee outfit ready - don't panic. You can buy one as part of your entry into the event.

Catherine Foster, Brand and Marketing Director at The Great Run Company said: “The Great Manchester Run has always been about celebrating the pride of Manchester and all that makes it great.

“One of the city’s greatest assets is it’s people and the bee wave is the embodiment of that, Mancuians coming together to do something amazing for Manchester. Go on Manchester – enter today and bee your greatest!”

Manchester City Council’s Executive Member for Skills, Culture and Leisure, Luthfur Rahman, commented: “The Great Manchester Run is the biggest and best 10k event in Europe, attracting a range of participants, from top class athletes to thousands of local residents.

“We’re always excited to host such a major event, made even better with the opportunity to help raise money for fellow Mancunians, it promises to be a special day.

“Every step will help us to raise funds, and every penny will allow us to support even more disadvantaged young Mancunians. ‘Bee’ sure to ‘bee’ a part of it!”

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The Great Manchester Run is always a hive of activity with dozens of entertainers and hundreds of fans cheering on the sidelines - and you'll be buzzing the moment across that finish line.

Learn more about joining the Bee Wave at GreatRun.org/Manchester.

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]]> 8766 0 0 0 An interesting role has just, erm, opened up at Onbuy.com

The online retailer is looking to hire an "Intimate Customer Service Manager", which is an eloquent description for Professional Sex Toy Tester.

Successful candidates are permitted - and highly recommended - to work from home, and there's a satisfying payslip of £38,000 for your services.

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Onbuy's adult section receives over 500 customer queries a month - and you'll be tasked with answering them.

The full job description is as follows: "If successful, you will receive a selection of intimate products from the site every month to make yourself familiar with, in order to answer customer inquiries effectively. You will also be asked to provide feedback in order to improve the product description onsite and customer experience."

You'll also need to have: "proven knowledge of sex-related products" as well as "excellent customer service and communication skills."

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Fancy taking your career in a spicy new direction?

You've got until February 28 to send your CV and cover letter to careers@onbuy.com. Discover more about the role here.

Have fun...

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]]> 8778 0 0 0 Are you a Peppa Pig lover who has been searching high and low for the perfect Peppa Pig frying pan? Well look no further.

Asda is now selling a frying pan which lets you make pancakes in the shape of Peppa – and it's on shelves just in time for Pancake Day.

You can pick up a Peppa pan from George at Asda and it will only set you back 12 quid.

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The pan even contains drawling lines on its base so that you can trace your own Peppa Pig pancakes for your little ones.

The Tefal instrument comes in at 25cm and comes with a squeezy bottle for your pancake mix – making life easy for you on Shrove Tuesday.

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The product description reads: “Making pancakes oinktastic for all the family, Tefal's Peppa Pig Pancake Pan features easy-to-follow drawing lines and comes with a squeezy batter dispenser to help you create the details, so you can turn out a stack of perfectly creative teatime treats.

“Just use the included batter bottle to 'draw' the outlines, giving them a little time to brown, then fill in the gaps, cook and flip!”

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The non-stick pan holds 200ml of pancake mix and is made from aluminium.

The pan is currently out of stock online, but is likely to be restocked due to high demand – however, if you're quick you will be able to grab one at your local George before they sell out.

Check out the product on the Asda website here.

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]]> 8787 0 0 0 It's been four years since Happy Valley was last on our TV screens and fans of the show are waiting with baited breath for it to rear its head again.

The hit BBC drama enjoyed an average of 9 million viewers per episode across its first two seasons, but it was never confirmed whether or not it would return for a third run.

Last year, however, fans finally did get confirmation that there would be a third series, but that it would take a little white as they were waiting for one cast member to grow up.

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Rhys Connah, who plays Ryan, was just an 8-year-old lad when the show began, however, when the story kicks off again, show writer Sally Wainwright wants him to be much older.

However, little Ryan may have had a growth spurt because Siobhan Finneran, who plays Clare, told This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield today that everything might finally be in order.

Speaking to Siobhan, Holly said: "We’ve been teased, Sally Wainwright says there will be a third series, we're waiting for Ryan who’s Catherine's grandson to grow up a bit because that's important for the storyline.

"How much longer have we got to wait? Do you even know, is anything on a heavy pencil?"

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Siobhan responds: "I'm not sure, I don’t know if we're going to do it again. We're just waiting for Sally to write it, fingers crossed.

"Rhys, who plays Ryan, sent me a little message at Christmas and he looks like a fully grown man now, so he is growing up."

Phillip and Holly then pressed further, quizzing Siobhan on whether that meant it was "time now", to which she replied: "Yeah."

I mean, none of this is conclusive, but we'll take it – and if you're missing Happy Valley-esque telly, Siobhan's Netflix show 'The Stranger' is absolutely fantastic. We highly recommend it.

 

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]]> 8800 0 0 0 We've all been there – you've worn clothes for a couple of hours and they're not worthy of the washing basket yet, next to your smelly gruds from the weekend. But you're tired and you also can't be bothered hanging them up.

Fear not, lazy one, they no longer have to be strewn along the side of the bed for you to trample on.

Introducing the Wore It Once laundry bag, a game-changing basket for clothes you will most definitely wear again.

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The little bag will cost you £15.45 for the large size (60cm x 76cm) or £13.45 for the travel size (46cm x 60cm).

It also comes in three different colours... There's a black one, a blue one and a red one.

If you'd rather not iron your clothes and are happy to hang them up after you've worn them, then congratulations, you're normal – however, some people just cannot grasp the idea of hanging clothes up after short-term usage, but this little bag has got your back.

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Imagine how many university dorm room floors this bag could clear?

The bag is made from 100 per cent cotton and has a drawstring top to keep everything enclosed and out of sight – meaning you can't and won't be judged (don't count on that).

Find out more and grab yours here.

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]]> 8809 0 0 0 Rate My Plate is the kind of place where come for the cuisine and you stay for the comments. 

The social media account invites people to post images of their home-cooked grub for the rest of the world to see - from the utterly divine to the downright disastrous.

Launched in 2018, the page has amassed more than two-and-a-half million followers who regularly come to critique, analyse or - most frequently of all - condemn the servings on show.

There are some truly criminal candidates for the worst dishes to ever appear on Rate My Plate, but we've had a good go at digging them up for you.

Let's hope you've already finished your breakfast...

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"Little bit of heaven"

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This looks more like something you'd find in a nightclub bathroom than a dinner table.

Jesus. What even is it?

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"Ketchup sandwich"

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Cheap and not-so-cheerful - this "Ketchup Sandwich" looks like it's genuinely suffering.

It needs to be put out of its misery.

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"Slow cooked sosig and mash"

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One user described this monstrosity as the insides of a "colostomy bag".

Creator Terri T must've held their nose tucking into that.

Rank.

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"Roast chicken with potatoes and gravy"

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Head to the big bins outside your house, have a good old rummage around, and scoop up a handful of the contents.

Whatever you pull out will be more appetising than this vomit-inducing "roast chicken with potatoes and gravy".

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"Tonight's tea"

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Shane C is really throwing the dice of life with this one.

It's a swimming pool of salmonella.

The fact that a user Photoshopped men in hazmat suits onto the plate says it all.

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"Labranoodle"

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Points for creativity... but who wants to chow down on a dog's face?

Besides, it bears more of a resemblance to Chewbacca.

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"Mac & Cheese Pork Loaf"

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This unsettling hybrid is definitely infected and there is no cure.

Didn't something like this appear on the set of "Alien"?

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"Mushrooms on toast"

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There's a comment on this photo that suggests these "mushrooms" were tipped onto the toast by a cement mixer.

Seems likely.

Looking at this putrid pile of sludge, you can almost taste the gravel.

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"Bacon, Eggs & Beans"

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Of course, Carol C had to make the cut - the most infamous Rate My Plate poster of all time.

This soppy mess has got of a tonne of comments, but Michael Orozco perhaps summed it up best: "Thanks Carol, that’s the kids crying. Sake."

We feel like bawling, too. That poor fry-up is on life support.

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"Roast Chicken Dinner"

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"A good vet could bring that chicken back," says Lucinda Hoban in the comments section.

We think she might be right. A bit of CPR and this fowl would be clucking again.

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]]> 8826 0 0 0 Parents need to check out their local Aldi immediately after some shoppers have been spotting kids' games for as low as 9p.

The games, from Orchard Toys, cost actual pennies and range from educational games to jigsaws and puzzles.

The whopping discount was posted on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group when one shopper spotted the games in a Blackwood store in South Wales.

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The toys usually sell for £4 each, so you're saving a whopping £3.91 if you grab one.

Unfortunately, Aldi has confirmed that the discount is NOT nationwide, so it won't be available in every store – but it's worth checking your local branch just in case.

We do suggest calling ahead though before making the journey.

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]]> 8834 0 0 0 Subway is giving away free Subs to anyone who buys a large cup drink or bottle of water today – and we couldn't be happier.

The famous National Subway Customer Appreciation Day really does appreciate its customers and you'll be able to grab your free sub between the hours of 11am and 7pm.

Basically, you'll be grabbing your usual six-inch sub, with a drink, for just £1.50 (the cost of the drink). That's lunch sorted.

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Annoyingly, you'll have to stick to the standard order as doubling up your fillings is forbidden.

And while it's not confirmed confirmed which stores are doing it, the promotion is only available in around 100 of them – so make sure you check online beforehand.

Subway has around 2,500 stores in the UK and you can find your closest restaurant by using the online store finder. Sadly the deal isn't available on apps such as Deliveroo or Just Eat.

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Cheshire Dogs Home has released further dates for reduced cost neutering in February. Contact Cheshire Dogs Home on...

Posted by Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home on Thursday, February 6, 2020

]]> A lot of dog homes emphasise the importance of getting your pet neutered. 

The benefits are well documented.

Not does neutering prevent overpopulation and the birth of unwanted puppies, it also keeps your pooch pacified and generally on their best behaviour.

What puts a lot of pet owners off the process, however, is the price.

That's why we thought you'd like to know about the exclusive offer currently available at Manchester & Cheshire Dogs' Home.

For one month only - they're slashing the costs of neutering

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The announcement comes via social media, with a Facebook post reading: "Cheshire Dogs' Home has released further dates for reduced cost neutering in February.

"Contact Cheshire Dogs' Home on 08445041212 to book an appointment payment on booking."

They also go on to mention the prices - which range from £42 to £72 for males, and £69 to £99 for females.

The final cost will come down to the size of your dog. But big or small, you can get a great deal for one month only.

Head over to the Facebook post to learn more. Staff are currently answering pet owners' questions in the comments section.

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]]> 8850 0 0 0 Aldi has issued a warning that a batch of Muller products on sale in stores may contain metal. 

The yoghurts are rapidly being recalled and removed from shelves.

Brooklea Light Strawberry Single Pots and the Light Fruit six-packs in raspberry and cranberry, and strawberry flavour are the items concerned.

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Aldi issued a statement on Facebook explaining the situation: "Our supplier, Muller, has recalled these product as a precautionary measure because they may contain small pieces of metal.

"Customers should return the product to their nearest store where they will receive a full refund.

"We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your co-operation."

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Before you reach for that spoon to tuck into your dairy treat, take a look at the barcode.

If the numbers read 4088600172521 or 4088600172194 - don't risk it. Take the yoghurt back to your local Aldi and pocket the refund.

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]]> 8854 0 0 0 Those were the days. 

Scampering around the arcade, bag of crisps in hand, trying to choose which machine would receive that tiny pile of coins you had in your back pocket.

Northern Quarter’s subterranean gaming den NQ64 gives us a way to relive those glory years - immersing us in the nostalgia of lights, pings, clinks and jangles.

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Not only that, but its array of cocktails and specialised drinks is a reason to visit the back alley bar even if you're not a fan of gaming.

But we are. Very much so. And things just got a lot more exciting as we've managed to get our hands on the ultimate arcade fan accessory: an NQ64 black card.

In fact, we have five of them, and we are giving them away. All you need to do is enter the competition on our Instagram below for your chance to get your mitts on one of these bad boys.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8OlHM0DFPw/

Specifically, you'll need to go and like the post, tag a friend and then follow @NQ64mcr on Instagram – with the winner announced in 10 days' time.

But what does the card do exactly?

Well, for the rest of 2020, if you're the proud owner of one, you'll be able to go and play their arcade whenever you want, for as long as you want, for free.

Need we say more?

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]]> 8858 0 0 0 Mobile network EE has issued a warning about a scam targeting customers.

Swindlers are sending texts that mention payment problems, encouraging recipients to click and "update their billing information" to avoid fees.

But EE has confirmed they are sending no such messages and you should not follow the link.

An example of a typical scam text is pictured below.

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The texts can appear convincing, but it's always best to get in touch EE via their customer service number on 0800 956 6000 if you're unsure.

Any suspicious messages should also be forwarded to 7726 so EE can continue to improve security.

Visit the EE customer forums or contact their staff directly if you have any questions.

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]]> 8871 0 0 0 Vimto, it's a staple in Manchester. Hot or cold, we love it.

Over the years Vimto has come in many shapes and sizes. Liquids and solids. Even as a purchasable scent – but one of the best Vimto products yet has been spotted on Morrisons shelves.

Coming in at only 4 syns (for all you Slimming Worlders) Vimto Candyfloss is definitely a thing and it will only set you back 77p per tub.

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On the surface, it looks like a Vimto Pot Noodle, which is exactly what I thought when I first saw it and was slightly disappointed when it wasn't. However, I have a feeling that's probably a bullet dodged for both brands.

The original Vimto recipe – which was invented in 1908 by Noel Nichols right here in Manchester – was first manufactured as a 'health tonic in cordial form' before becoming a carbonated drink decades later.

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We're not exactly sure which Morrisons currently stock the little tubs of purple delight, but it's definitely worth checking your local branch.

The pots have also been spotted in Home Bargains and B&M.

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]]> 8878 0 0 0 This article is an advert and contains affiliate links.

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Are your muscles and bones aching from the cold outdoors? This new invention might be worth a punt. 

Amazon is selling a temperature-changing, skin-soothing, sweet-smelling scarf - which is designed to change temperature and ensure maximum comfort.

Remarkably, this luxury garment can be placed in the microwave, leaving you with a toasty neck and shoulders mere minutes after you walk in from the horrid weather outdoors.

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But the Aroma Season Wrap isn't just for the chillier months. It's also freezeable - so you can curl it round you on those stifling summer days and stay cool.

The fabric has been designed to ease aches and pains, relieve headaches and keep you feeling relaxed during any time of year, with scents of lavender, chamomile, lemongrass and peppermint "calming the senses".

Available in two stylish shades of blue and grey, the product also arrives with its very own storage bag.

Check out the Amazon listing here.

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]]> 8882 0 0 0 The biggest emotions. The biggest songs. The biggest hair. The biggest guitar solos.

The power ballad era was like no other, and you now have the chance of experiencing it like never before at The O2 Ritz next month.

The extremely popular celebratory club night, called Ultimate Power, has a sole aim: "to embrace the greatest power ballads ever written, all night long."

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The Ultimate Power DJs will take you on a ride through the very best of the genre: from forgotten classics, to huge generation-straddling anthems by Journey, Bonnie Tyler, Bon Jovi, Toto, Queen, Whitney Houston, Aerosmith, and many, many more.

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The event takes place on Friday 27th March at the O2 Ritz on Whitworth St. Doors will open 10.30pm and the event will run until around 3am.

Find out more and get your tickets here while you can!

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]]> 8896 0 0 0 Bury's smash-hit experimental dining restaurant has announced the opening of a brand new bar. 

"Drip" is the latest floral-draped venture from West Ivy - serving up cocktails, pizza and shakes within vibrant decor at The Rock shopping centre.

Confirmation of the new bar came on Facebook, with the West Ivy page producing an excitable post about their new spot in town.

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https://www.facebook.com/2141719886064361/posts/2720938688142475/?d=n

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Amid a sea of emojis, the post reads: "We’ve OFFICIALLY just opened our latest restaurant & bar.. Drip ...go over to their page as they’ve just dropped a HUGE competition.

"They’ll be serving theee BEST food ever!!! & the decor is to DIE for.

"You can find them on The Rock Shopping Centre, Bury, next door to Nandos. Open from 11.45am every day."

Drip appears to strike the balance between playful, romantic and charming - promising a dazzling menu to match its flamboyant decor.

Check it out here.

 

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]]> 8905 0 0 0 A forest where you can meet monkeys and walk freely with them is reopening next month and it's only an hour away from Manchester.

Trentham Monkey Forest, which is bustling with swinging free-range monkeys, will open its doors to the public just before February half-term – making it the perfect family day out.

The attraction is located in Stoke and described online as a "woodland and meadow with 140 monkeys living in freedom, with forest path, info boards and videos."

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In total there are 140 Barbary macaques present at the 60-acre forest and you'll even get the opportunity to learn about them in hourly feeding talks – which take place at quarter past each hour. They are a must watch.

Most visitors spend a few hours within the monkey enclosure and are free to re-enter as many times as they wish during their trip.

You can even take as many snaps as you want while you're there – to ensure you get perfect content for the Gram.

 

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It's Trentham Monkey Forest's 15th year of operation, reopening for the 2020 season on Saturday 15th February.

It takes around an hour to get there from Manchester, but if you make the effort this February you can get your money back on fuel as there is a currently a discount on tickets for its opening weekend.

To find out more and to get your tickets check out their website here.

 

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]]> 8907 0 0 0 TV legend Phillip Schofield has revealed he is gay today in an emotional Instagram post.

The 57-year-old This Morning presenter - who has been married for nearly 27 years - made the huge revelation this morning as he paid tribute to his wife and daughters on social media.

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"You never know what's going on in someone's seemingly perfect life, what issues they are struggling with, or the state of their wellbeing - and so you won't know what has been consuming me for the last few years," he wrote.

"With the strength and support of my wife and my daughters, I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay."

"This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home.

"I have been married to Steph for nearly 27 years, and we have two beautiful grown-up daughters, Molly and Ruby.

"My family have held me so close: they have tried to cheer me up, to smother me with kindness and love, despite their own confusions. Yet still I can't sleep and there have been some very dark moments.

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"My inner conflict contrasts with an outside world that has changed so very much for the better.

"Today, quite rightly, being gay is a reason to celebrate and be proud.

"Yes, I am feeling pain and confusion, but that comes only from the hurt that I am causing to my family."

His co-host and best friend Holly Willoughby immediately posted in support of her friend, writing: "Never been more proud of my friend than I am today. We’ll be together at 10am on This Morning x."

More to follow.

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]]> 8589 0 0 0 In what is probably the best news of the year so far, Greater Manchester is about to become home to an all-you-can-eat CHEESE buffet.

The location? Ramsbottom. The name of the fine establishment? The Mouse Trap.

The monthly cheese-based extravaganza usually takes place on the second Thursday of every month and will play host to a huge variety of different cheeses – including local and classic continental options.

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Basically, there will be a sh*t load of your favourite cheeses on offer at the popular deli and win bar.

Describing the event on their website, The Mouse Trap states: “We’ve been bringing cheese and happiness to drinkers and diners since 2015. We absolutely love our customers – who have helped shape The Mouse Trap into what it is today.

“We pride ourselves on doing things properly; every cheese we serve has a story and every drink we prepare is done so with care.”

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During the buffet, you will be given a whopping 90 minutes to consume an unlimited amount of cheese, meat, pies and much more, and it will only set you back £14.95 per person (including a £5 deposit which is taken off the bill when you're done).

Slots are usually at 6pm and 8pm on the date, with this month's being Thursday 13th February aka the day before Valentine's Day! You know what to do.

Check out their website for more information and to book your slot.

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]]> 8920 0 0 0 A few years ago, we saw the first sparks of an unlikely love story.

Manchester was realising it had a lot in common with New York City.

Streets in the Northern Quarter were recognised as ideal doubles for Manhattan in Hollywood movies, and the fling between the two cities turned into a full-blown affair as Big Apple-style bars (Pen and Pencil, Eat NY etc) started springing up across Mancunia.

After realising that the past few years weren't just a phase, the city's respective tourist boards shook hands to strike an historic partnership agreement.

Manchester and New York are a perfect match - and no hotel celebrates that better than Hotel Brooklyn.

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Portland Street's brand new red-brick guesthouse combines 40s NY with modern Manchester - an ambition perfectly captured in a black & white promotional video starring an old-fashioned Brooklyn band re-do our city's definitive track "Wonderwall".

The venue has been years in the making, created by the same team behind Hotel Gotham down the road.

Unlike it's predecessor, however, Hotel Brooklyn rides a Guys & Dolls theme that's carried across nine floors - offering luxury amenities in nostalgic packaging.

The cinema room feels like a drive-in, new music pumps out of vintage radios, and fresh food is printed on menus designed like old newspapers (the kind that used to be passed out on street corners accompanied by the seller shouting "Extra! Extra!").

Yet, whilst Hotel Brooklyn functions as a microcosm of NYC, it isn't preoccupied with making visitors feel like a million miles away from Manchester. Instead, it celebrates the similarities of the two cities and joins them together.

The patterned carpets are designed as maps of Manchester, and the wide bedroom windows offer a proud view of the city like no other.

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Hotel Brooklyn isn't even officially open yet but the venue is already generating huge buzz for its specially-designed furniture, beautiful brass adornments, astonishing street art and sprawling function space. They've taken three wedding bookings before the first guests have stayed the night.

It's central location ought to prove appealing to anyone visiting the city for the first time, although there's enough here to tempt most Mancunians into a "staycation".

The place just exudes cool and comfort - and it should prove to be another fine addition to the ever-growing city skyline.

Hotel Brooklyn officially opens on Friday 14th February (Valentine's Day).

Visit the website here to learn more and book a viewing.

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]]> 8922 0 0 0 In a city filled with places to eat brunch, or cuisine from across the pond, only few stand out. Brewski is one of them.

The popular brand has two locations in Greater Manchester; one in the city centre, and one in Chorlton – and boy do people live for their food.

Thee North American-inspired restaurant is famous for its All American offerings including poutine, fried chicken, burritos, po' boys and some insane platters.

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One of these platters is the Cluck Me Sideways fried chicken tray and it's a sight to behold.

On this tray you will find 2 Louisiana fried chicken burgers, 6 fried chicken tenders, 2 fried chicken tacos, 2 fried chicken burritos, some fennel slaw and plenty of fries.

The platter, like all Brewski platters, is only available for a limited time only from Tuesday 11th February until the end of March.

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It will set you back £45, but realistically feeds 4-6 people.

If you want to get your hands on one, you'll need to head to their website to book it – as all of their platters need advanced notice.

But they are worth it, trust us.

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]]> 8936 0 0 0 The Great North Run 2020 has experienced a record number of applications.

Organisers are officially increasing capacity to 60,000 following unprecedented demand for running places - with applications rushing in at a rate of knots ahead of the Sunday deadline.

Statistics show that specifically more Mancunians are running this year - with entries from residents up by a huge 30%.

Great North representatives are also encouraging Mancunians to “do the double” this time around - competing in the Great Manchester 10k run in May and then continue training for the marathon in September.

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Paul Foster, Chief Executive of The Great Run Company said: “This is already the world’s biggest half marathon, but the demand we’ve seen this year has been amazing. We’re pleased that we’re able to accommodate a few more runners and take our entries to 60,000.

"It’s shaping up to be an exciting weekend, with new experiences and entertainment and with so many people entering the draw for places this year we want as many as possible from Greater Manchester to get in on the action.

“We’re grateful to all of our partners – the councils, police, NHS trusts / medical providers, fire brigade and Nexus  – who have worked with us to ensure that we can accommodate more runners, while making sure they have a happy and safe experience.”

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Screened live on BBC Two on 24 May, the run starts on Portland Street and takes participants on an entertainment-packed trip through the city, with hundreds gathering to help weary legs cross the finish line on Deansgate.

To get involved, visit greatrun.org/manchester ASAP. The deadline for entering is 9pm on Sunday 9 February.

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Big news coming...

— matthew perry (@MatthewPerry) February 5, 2020]]> A Friends "Reunion" special episode is allegedly almost agreed, according to Huffington Post.

An unscripted retrospective with the original cast is "finalizing agreements" and if all agreed will stream on HBO Max in the spring, the Wall Street Journal also reported.

If pulled off, this will drive millions of users to HBO Max, the upcoming American subscription streaming service from Warner Media.

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Referencing a source with alleged knowledge of the talks, the Journal wrote that Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer all rejected an offer of $1 million each for the special.

But they have reportedly agreed a counter-offer somewhere in-between $2.25 and $2.5 million – however, reports elsewhere say it could actually be upwards of $3 and $4 million.

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The hourlong program will allegedly be used as a vehicle to promote Friends reruns, which will be available on HBO Max when it eventually launches in May of 2020.

Rumours also became stronger this week when Matthew Perry tweeted that "Big news is coming."

https://twitter.com/MatthewPerry/status/1224901133618933760

Friends originally ended back in 2004 and after plenty of runs of the reruns across various TV networks and streaming platforms, fans couldn't be more eager for a reunion of any shape or size.

Co-creators/executive producers Marta Kauffman and David Crane are also expected to have some involvement in the special.

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Big news coming...

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]]> 8963 0 0 0 'MA CAT'S OAN MEDICATION' Scottish Mug]]> Judge Rinder has been on screens for a while now but no episode has had quite as much viral success as one from earlier this week.

A clip appeared on social media on Wednesday of dog owner Sandra struggling to hold back laughter as her accuser and former friend lambasts her in front of the famous TV judge.

The dispute surrounds an incident involving Sandra's pooch and Nikki's cat. A rather intimate incident, might we add.

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The feuding pair from Greenock in Renfrewshire, Scotland, stood in front of Rinder and argued the toss. Nikki says Sandra owes her £1530 in vet bills because, well, Gizmo got sh*gged a little too hard by Sandra's dog. Sandra, however, finds it hilarious.

"I'm not sorry - dogs will be dogs," she says through a smirk.

This was all that was needed for a perfect viral moment and the clip has since been seen by millions of people in the form of hundreds of individual clips across YouTube and social media. You can watch the video below to see it  for yourself.

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In an attempt to take advantage of the golden moment, one Glasgow-based designer has waded in and created a 'Ma cat's oan medication' mug. Brilliant. It only costs a tenner, too.

You can view the mug here, and buy it, if you feel like it.

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]]> 8968 0 0 0 Cheshire Police are looking for volunteers to visit their kennels and care for their police dogs.

It's all part of the Police Dog Welfare Scheme in which volunteers will visit the kennels to spend time with the dogs – which also includes attending specialised training sessions.

You will observe, comment and report on the conditions of both the dogs and the kennels they are housed in and you will even get a chance to accompany dog handlers on patrol.

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Speaking about the scheme, Cheshire police and crime commissioner David Keane said: "Police dog welfare visitors act as 'critical friends' providing me with independent and invaluable feedback to ensure our police dogs are properly cared for, happy and their working conditions are acceptable."

The aim is to keep standards high, therefore volunteers will make monthly unannounced visits to the kennels and report back to Cheshire Constabulary and North Wales Police.

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The force is looking for volunteers with real experience in animal welfare and big dogs. These woofers are by no means cuddly, docile pups – and you'll need to know what you are doing.

Anyone interested in applying should contact Sarah Tilling in the commissioner's office, either by calling 01606 364000 or emailing pcc@cheshire.pnn.police.uk.

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?⚠️?TRAVEL WARNING #STORMCIARA?⚠️?

❌ ONLY TRAVEL BY TRAIN ON SUNDAY IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY ❌

Please check @nationalrailenq for the latest info ? @northernassist @TPEassist @AvantiWestCoast @tfwrail @CrossCountryUK @EastMidRailway pic.twitter.com/4sLHOS4cba

— ManchesterPiccadilly (@NetworkRailMAN) February 8, 2020]]> Storm Ciara is currently making her way across the Atlantic Ocean towards the UK and multiple warnings have been issued by weather experts and transport bosses.

The Met Office has even told people not to travel unless it is 'absolutely necessary' tomorrow as the storm will begin battering cities in the early hours, before heavy rain hits at around 8am.

The rain will apparently last a whopping 13 hours and subside around 9pm – the Met Office also say a month of rain will fall in that time period.

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By 9pm most of the nation's wheelie bins will undoubtedly be missing as 'extremely strong winds' will be the main focus of Storm Ciara's one day reign.

Currently, the weather warning across the North West is set at Amber.

Bosses at Manchester Piccadilly have also issued a warning of their own on Twitter ahead of tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/NetworkRailMAN/status/1226066311278710784

Travel on the roads may also be affected, however, there is no doubt that rail services will be, given that they can't stick to a timetable during the calmest of weather. So it probably is wise to avoid using trains all together.

Ahead of Storm Ciara reaching the UK coast, Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Frank Saunders, said: “Storm Ciara will bring damaging winds and heavy rain across the UK this weekend and we have issued a range of severe weather warnings giving people time to prepare for potential impacts of the storm.

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“Winds will increase through Saturday across Northern Ireland, Scotland, northern England and Wales, before turning very windy across the rest of UK through the early hours of Sunday morning.

“Gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected quite widely across inland areas, with even stronger gusts of 80mph or higher along coastal areas, especially in southeast England and northern Scotland.”

Seriously though, stay safe out there. Strong winds are no joke.

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?⚠️?TRAVEL WARNING #STORMCIARA?⚠️?

❌ ONLY TRAVEL BY TRAIN ON SUNDAY IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY ❌

Please check @nationalrailenq for the latest info ? @northernassist @TPEassist @AvantiWestCoast @tfwrail @CrossCountryUK @EastMidRailway pic.twitter.com/4sLHOS4cba

— ManchesterPiccadilly (@NetworkRailMAN) February 8, 2020]]>

?⚠️?TRAVEL WARNING #STORMCIARA?⚠️?

❌ ONLY TRAVEL BY TRAIN ON SUNDAY IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY ❌

Please check @nationalrailenq for the latest info ? @northernassist @TPEassist @AvantiWestCoast @tfwrail @CrossCountryUK @EastMidRailway pic.twitter.com/4sLHOS4cba

— ManchesterPiccadilly (@NetworkRailMAN) February 8, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-two-weather-warnings-across-greater-manchester-today-and-what-they-mean/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:03:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=8998

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It will be a very wet and windy start to #Sunday as #StormCiara starts to cross the UK. Several #WeatherWarnings are in force ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

Stay safe and keep #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/PwgcNn1qlQ

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 8, 2020]]> Storm Ciara has well and truly arrived in Greater Manchester today.

Heavy gusts of wind and relentless rain is lashing most of the UK and there looks to be no relief in sight for the remainder of Sunday.

With that, two weather warnings are currently in place across Greater Manchester throughout the day while the Met Office says there could be a "danger to life" to people who leave their homes given the strength of the storm's winds.

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Police chiefs and weather experts advise against leaving the house today, with the former urging people to "stay in doors and keep warm."

The first of the two weather warnings in place across Greater Manchester is an amber warning for wind.

What to expect during an amber warning

• Flying debris that could lead to injuries or danger to life
• Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs expected
• Longer journey times and cancellations, as road, rail, air and ferry services affected
• Some roads and bridges closed
• Power cuts with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

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https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1226249342186483712

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There is also a yellow warning in place, which is the lesser of the two – however a yellow warning is still very significant.

What to expect during the yellow warning

• Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
• Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
• Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
• Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
• Some roads and bridges may close
• Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage

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According to the Met Office website, "a band of heavy rain will move through the region throughout the morning, accompanied by gales and severe gales. Rain will clear to squally showers in the afternoon with the odd sunny spell.

"As the day progresses, it will become rather cloudy with showers, these possibly heavy and wintry over the higher ground, with some drier spells in-between. Winds will remain strong with gales."

Basically, if you're going out today, be careful, and don't forget your brolly.

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It will be a very wet and windy start to #Sunday as #StormCiara starts to cross the UK. Several #WeatherWarnings are in force ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

Stay safe and keep #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/PwgcNn1qlQ

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 8, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-city-vs-west-ham-has-been-called-off/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 11:31:03 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9004

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⚠ MATCH POSTPONED ⚠

Due to extreme and escalating weather conditions and in the interests of supporter and staff safety, today’s @premierleague match against West Ham has been postponed.

? #MCIWHU #ManCity pic.twitter.com/6tcPM4t5OM

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 9, 2020]]> Today's Manchester City home game at the Etihad Stadium versus West Ham has been called off.

The football club tweeted just now to announce that the game had been postponed.

https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1226464509604302849

The tweet from the MCFC account reads: "Due to extreme and escalating weather conditions and in the interests of supporter and staff safety, today’s @premierleague match against West Ham has been postponed."

The announcement comes as Storm Ciara continues to batter Greater Manchester and the rest of the UK.

More to follow.

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⚠ MATCH POSTPONED ⚠

Due to extreme and escalating weather conditions and in the interests of supporter and staff safety, today’s @premierleague match against West Ham has been postponed.

? #MCIWHU #ManCity pic.twitter.com/6tcPM4t5OM

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 9, 2020]]>

⚠ MATCH POSTPONED ⚠

Due to extreme and escalating weather conditions and in the interests of supporter and staff safety, today’s @premierleague match against West Ham has been postponed.

? #MCIWHU #ManCity pic.twitter.com/6tcPM4t5OM

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 9, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/evacuations-across-bury-as-river-irwell-breaks-its-banks/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 12:54:46 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9007

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River Irwell has burst it banks in the last few minutes on call duty officers for Bury Council have confirmed. It’s paramount those around Redvales / Radcliffe begin to take precautions immediately. A rest centre etc is in the process of being set up #stormcaira #flooding

— Cllr Tamoor Tariq (@TamoorT) February 9, 2020]]>

Bury floods. In terms of Evacuation, Bury council is setting up a rest centre at Castle Leisure centre. Transport will be provided for those residents that need it. It’s important people follow the advice of the council and evacuate before things get worse

— Cllr Tamoor Tariq (@TamoorT) February 9, 2020]]>

Flooding update. The fire service @manchesterfire is now on Warth Rd in redvales. In order to help with all flooding issues as well as evacuation #StormCaira #flooding

— Cllr Tamoor Tariq (@TamoorT) February 9, 2020]]>

Ramsbottom Storm Ciara Flooding

More footage sent in of Storm Ciara – this time from Ramsbottom, Bury. Let us know what it's like where you live... ??

Posted by The Manc on Sunday, February 9, 2020

]]> Storm Ciara has caused the River Irwell to break its banks and evacuations of Radcliffe, Ramsbottom and Redvales in Bury are imminent.

The news comes as many parts of Greater Manchester begin to experience the worst of Storm Ciara which arrived in the UK in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Bury Councillor Tamoor Tariq has taken to Twitter in an effort to warn the people of Bury about the rising danger from the flash foods caused by the storm and the imminent plans to keep people safe are currently making their way online.

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He tweeted:  "River Irwell has burst it banks in the last few minutes on call duty officers for Bury Council have confirmed.

It’s paramount those around Redvales / Radcliffe begin to take precautions immediately. A rest centre etc is in the process of being set up."

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Above is footage submitted to us by Ramsbottom resident Naomi Twigg this morning and shows just how bad the flooding is in the Bury area.

It is paramount that people living and/or working close to the River Irwell take precautions and stay as safe as possible.

More to  follow.

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River Irwell has burst it banks in the last few minutes on call duty officers for Bury Council have confirmed. It’s paramount those around Redvales / Radcliffe begin to take precautions immediately. A rest centre etc is in the process of being set up #stormcaira #flooding

— Cllr Tamoor Tariq (@TamoorT) February 9, 2020]]>

Flooding update. The fire service @manchesterfire is now on Warth Rd in redvales. In order to help with all flooding issues as well as evacuation #StormCaira #flooding

— Cllr Tamoor Tariq (@TamoorT) February 9, 2020]]>

Bury floods. In terms of Evacuation, Bury council is setting up a rest centre at Castle Leisure centre. Transport will be provided for those residents that need it. It’s important people follow the advice of the council and evacuate before things get worse

— Cllr Tamoor Tariq (@TamoorT) February 9, 2020]]>

Ramsbottom Storm Ciara Flooding

More footage sent in of Storm Ciara – this time from Ramsbottom, Bury. Let us know what it's like where you live... ??

Posted by The Manc on Sunday, February 9, 2020

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Ramsbottom Storm Ciara Flooding

More footage sent in of Storm Ciara – this time from Ramsbottom, Bury. Let us know what it's like where you live... ??

Posted by The Manc on Sunday, February 9, 2020

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Flooding update. The fire service @manchesterfire is now on Warth Rd in redvales. In order to help with all flooding issues as well as evacuation #StormCaira #flooding

— Cllr Tamoor Tariq (@TamoorT) February 9, 2020]]>

River Irwell has burst it banks in the last few minutes on call duty officers for Bury Council have confirmed. It’s paramount those around Redvales / Radcliffe begin to take precautions immediately. A rest centre etc is in the process of being set up #stormcaira #flooding

— Cllr Tamoor Tariq (@TamoorT) February 9, 2020]]>

Bury floods. In terms of Evacuation, Bury council is setting up a rest centre at Castle Leisure centre. Transport will be provided for those residents that need it. It’s important people follow the advice of the council and evacuate before things get worse

— Cllr Tamoor Tariq (@TamoorT) February 9, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/snow-and-ice-to-follow-storm-ciara-for-next-four-days-across-greater-manchester/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 17:48:38 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9012

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After a very #stormy day today due to #StormCiara, is there further wet and windy weather in the forecast this coming week? Find out below pic.twitter.com/JOPpFqeSbt

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 9, 2020]]> The bad weather will continue across Greater Manchester for the next four days with Met Office weather warnings in place until Wednesday.

A yellow 'snow and ice' warning has been established by the national weather service with temperatures dropping to as low as 1 degrees in the week.

This comes as Storm Ciara continues to batter the UK with flash foods happening in rural parts of the North West – causing chaos in towns such as Ramsbottom and Radcliffe.

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According to the Met Office, snow showers and icy surfaces are likely to lead to further travel disruption, particularly over higher routes across across Greater Manchester.

This will continue until late Thursday, when the weather warnings stop and things begin to calm down. Hopefully.

The Environment Agency has also issued 31 flood warnings across Greater Manchester – with the most severe ones across Bolton, Rochdale and Bury.

 

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Today's amber warning for wind will also stay in place until around 9pm tonight as the tail end of Storm Ciara wreaks one last bit of havoc in the region.

However, due to the damage the extreme conditions have already caused today, it's unlikely that travel on the roads or railways will be unaffected for the rest of the week – so plan your routes carefully.

https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1226557130154610689

Have you been affected by Storm Ciara? Do you have footage of the weather conditions in your area?

Drop us a line on contact@themanc.com.

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After a very #stormy day today due to #StormCiara, is there further wet and windy weather in the forecast this coming week? Find out below pic.twitter.com/JOPpFqeSbt

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After a very #stormy day today due to #StormCiara, is there further wet and windy weather in the forecast this coming week? Find out below pic.twitter.com/JOPpFqeSbt

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 9, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/marks-and-spencer-valentines-menu-is-now-on-sale/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 07:13:50 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9015

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]]> 9015 0 0 0 It's Valentine's Day on Friday and you've not made any plans, have you.

Well Marks and Spencer have got your back again this year as its special Valentine's menu is back on sale today.

Customers can grab a starter, main, side, dessert, box of chocolates and a bottle of drink for just £20 a pop.

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For starters, there is a choice between dishes including Prawn Cocktail and Gastropub Breaded Camembert while mains include Two British Sirloin Steaks with garlic and herb butter and two Duck Breasts with Plum Sauce.

Sides options include Triple Cooked Chips in Beef Dripping and Tenderstem Broccoli.

The deal goes on sale in shops this morning and is available until Friday 14th February (Valentine's Day, obviously) but you'll need to be quick, it sells out fast every year.

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April Preston, director of product development said: “This Valentine’s Dine In menu is an absolute showstopper and offers incredible savings for our customers – up to £16.30!

"We have introduced delicious new options this year whilst bringing back the classics that we know our customers love.  For chocolate lovers – you must try the Nuts About You Cheesecake – it is magical."

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❤️COMPETITION TIME❤️It's nearly #ValentinesDay and in the spirit of love, we're giving away the Ultimate Date Night...

Posted by Breakout Manchester on Sunday, February 9, 2020

]]> Popular escape room company Breakout Manchester has put together one hell of a date night ahead of Valentine's Day – and you can win it.

In the spirit of love, they are giving away the Ultimate Date Night package which gives you and a loved one the chance to treat yourself properly this February.

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https://www.facebook.com/159091924115273/posts/2984043094953461

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The Ultimate Date Night consists of:

• A Breakout game for two
• A virtual hideout session for two
• Afternoon tea at cat cafe
• Tree top golf for two
• Two main courses at Wolf Italian
• £10 Bird and Blend tea voucher
• Frog and Bucket voucher
• Veeno wine tasting for two

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]]> 9028 0 0 0 Chinese restaurants in Manchester are losing customers as the coronavirus has spread throughout the world. 

Manchester Chinese, which opened in summer 2019, has claimed their takings are 60% less than they expected after Chinese New Year - ordinarily the busiest time of year for many Chinatown businesses.

But owners William and Flora Lau told BBC Radio Manchester their income had suffered due to "fear" in the city.

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The entrepreneurs also said they believed the frequent use of facemasks is unnerving people and urged the public to continue visiting Chinatown.

Chinese business owners all over the UK are taking a big hit due to the pandemic, and one Manchester University student has claimed the situation has "put a spotlight" on racism against Asians.

Fears surrounding the deadly disease have increased this morning after the UK government declared coronavirus to be a 'serious and imminent threat' to public health.

More than 900 people have now been killed, with hundreds currently infected worldwide.

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]]> 9039 0 0 0 Reminisce Festival have announced their highly anticipated lineup for their Warehouse Dayz event at the O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester - and it was well worth the wait!

The event, spanning across three warehouse arenas, will feature an array of live acts, DJs and MCs entertaining attendees for nine hours of pure old skool and bounce classics.

The live acts performing at the Reminisce Arena are headed up by FPI Project, 90’s dance and electronic band best known for their huge hit ‘Rich In Paradise’.

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Livin Joy are next up on the bill, Italian Eurodance group who’s huge hit ‘Dreamer’ was a real soundtrack of the 90’s. Shades of Rhythm, 2Funky2, Angie Brown, Rachel McFarlane and Rozalla also join this massive lineup for the live stage.

The Reminisce Arena will also see a selection of DJs take to the stage such as Jeremy Healy, well known for his Fantazia compilations, Jon Pleased Wimmin, Tall Paul, Lee Butler, Stu Allan, Paul Bleasdale, Steve Cocky and Mark Simon.

The second stage at the event will be the BounceBACK Stage which will see live performances from DeeDee - her huge hit Forever will no doubt have everyone going wild - N-Trance, Lasgo, BCD Project, Infextious, Ultrabeats Rebecca Rudd, Rezonance Q and Sosumi.

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The selection of DJ’s for the BounceBack Stage features the huge Ultrabeat who are sure to have everyone going wild for their massive track Pretty Green Eyes, Friday Night Posse, Klub Filler, Chris Henry, Ian Redman, John Neal, Kenny Hayes, Rob Cain, Mikey Dee and Jase G.

The third and final stage will be the LoveHouse Stage, featuring a mixture of live acts, DJs and even a saxophonist that will be on hand throughout the event to provide attendees with top class House Music to keep those vibes going into the night.

The event takes place at Victoria Warehouse on Saturday 7th March. Early bird tickets have already sold out, but 1st release tickets are available online.

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]]> 9041 0 0 0 Tickets for the biggest cinematic showcase in the city are officially on sale. 

Manchester International Film Festival is returning for its sixth edition as the best industry talent congregate for 170 screenings in one location: Odeon Cinema in Great Northern.

Film lovers from across the world are flocking to Manchester for a week-long celebration of new and classic cinema from March 7-15 - and demand is expected to be high.

Here's everything you need to know about getting tickets.

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You can reserve seats for individual films online via the MANIFF or Odeon Great Northern website.

Some screenings are almost guaranteed to sell out, so if there's a movie you've got your eye on, be sure to reserve your space as soon as possible.

MANIFF is also offering five-film and ten-film passes to the festival - which offer you access to a mixture of screenings (or multiple tickets to the same movie) for a lower price.

The five-film passes are just £27 (working out at £5.40 per movie), whilst the ten-film tickets are £49 (which is a brilliant £4.90 per film).

However, the Full Festival Pass promises the best value for money.

At £89, this all-in-one ticket ensures entry to any screening, panel, workshop or party taking place across the entire festival - meaning you're free to watch as many movies as you can, learn about their production, and then mingle with the stars afterwards.

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Concession discounts are available on all film passes - with more information available on the MANIFF passes page.

Some massive names will appear on screen and in person throughout the festival, with the likes of Simon Pegg, Juno Temple, Emily Mortimer and Maxine Peake all involved in movies at MANIFF 2020.

Check out the programme here and grab your pass for a full week of five-star film in your own backyard.

 

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Stabbing in Manchester City centre... 2 people injured. pic.twitter.com/gQI4jiYS2w

— Mr Daniel Levi (Sinner) (@BrokermanDaniel) February 10, 2020]]>

Police flooding the scene. #ManchesterStabbing pic.twitter.com/Mn15EycBxx

— Mr Daniel Levi (Sinner) (@BrokermanDaniel) February 10, 2020]]> A stabbing has apparently taken place near Piccadilly Gardens, with two people reported to be injured. 

Twitter user @BrokermanDaniel posted a video this afternoon which appears to show someone being treated by paramedics outside Morrisons.

Crowds have gathered and police have cordoned off the area.

A second video also shows more emergency services vehicles flooding to the scene to offer assistance.

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https://twitter.com/BrokermanDaniel/status/1226846868543606784?s=20

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Initial reports suggest two people have been injured.

Greater Manchester Police are apparently treating the incident as a "targeted attack".

Their statement reads:

"Police are currently responding to an incident near Piccadilly.

"At around 12.10pm today (Monday 10 February 2020), police were called to reports of an assault on Piccadilly, Manchester City Centre.

"Emergency services are currently in attendance.

"One man has been taken to hospital with injuries which aren’t believed to be life threatening. Another man is receiving treatment at the scene for minor injuries.

"An investigation is underway although officers are currently treating this as a targeted attack. There is no threat to the wider community.

"No arrests have been made.

"There are a number of road closures place and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area.

"Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting 1199 of 10/02/20.

"Alternatively, the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

More to follow.

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Stabbing in Manchester City centre... 2 people injured. pic.twitter.com/gQI4jiYS2w

— Mr Daniel Levi (Sinner) (@BrokermanDaniel) February 10, 2020]]>

Police flooding the scene. #ManchesterStabbing pic.twitter.com/Mn15EycBxx

— Mr Daniel Levi (Sinner) (@BrokermanDaniel) February 10, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/what-we-know-so-far-about-todayss-attack-in-piccadilly-gardens/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:22:36 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9071

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]]> 9071 0 0 0 Yet another attack has taken place at Piccadilly Gardens this afternoon. 

Police and paramedics were shown rushing to the area shortly after midday on Monday, with several by-passers capturing the footage and posting it online.

Here's what we know about the incident so far.

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https://twitter.com/AshleyWCGreen/status/1226846449775804416?s=20

https://twitter.com/JonConnorLyons/status/1226855384893267970?s=20

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Reports suggest that a father and son were the victims of a knife attack on the corner of Oldham Street outside Morrisons.

Greater Manchester Police believe the assault to be a "targeted attack."

Eyewitnesses have stated there were as many as "five or six people" involved, and that the assailants - wearing hoods - escaped up Oldham Street towards Northern Quarter following the attack.

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https://twitter.com/andycoupedev/status/1226855940609191936

https://twitter.com/ste_owey/status/1226860001131712512?s=20

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Bus services have been disrupted due to road closures, and one nearby company shut their doors and kept staff inside until the surrounding area was deemed safe.

Forensics have visited the scene.

This stabbing marks the fourth violent attack in Piccadilly Gardens in the space of a month, and Twitter is inundated with messages demanding action from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

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@MENnewsdesk massive police and ambulance response in Piccadilly gardens pic.twitter.com/UpBBEIItbh

— Ashley Murray-Green (@AshleyWCGreen) February 10, 2020]]>

Here at Piccadilly Gardens with @patkarney and Cllr Sam Wheeler. Have just been briefed by @GMPCityCentre about this targeted attack. As usual, thank you for the rapid response from GMP and other services. This is a targeted attack.

— Cllr Jon-Connor Lyons ? (@JonConnorLyons) February 10, 2020]]>

First stabbing of the week in Piccadilly Gardens ? pic.twitter.com/vaSN7lxRnC

— Andy Coupe (@andycoupedev) February 10, 2020]]>

@MENnewsdesk massive police and ambulance response in Piccadilly gardens pic.twitter.com/UpBBEIItbh

— Ashley Murray-Green (@AshleyWCGreen) February 10, 2020]]>

Here at Piccadilly Gardens with @patkarney and Cllr Sam Wheeler. Have just been briefed by @GMPCityCentre about this targeted attack. As usual, thank you for the rapid response from GMP and other services. This is a targeted attack.

— Cllr Jon-Connor Lyons ? (@JonConnorLyons) February 10, 2020]]>

First stabbing of the week in Piccadilly Gardens ? pic.twitter.com/vaSN7lxRnC

— Andy Coupe (@andycoupedev) February 10, 2020]]>

Here at Piccadilly Gardens with @patkarney and Cllr Sam Wheeler. Have just been briefed by @GMPCityCentre about this targeted attack. As usual, thank you for the rapid response from GMP and other services. This is a targeted attack.

— Cllr Jon-Connor Lyons ? (@JonConnorLyons) February 10, 2020]]>

@MENnewsdesk massive police and ambulance response in Piccadilly gardens pic.twitter.com/UpBBEIItbh

— Ashley Murray-Green (@AshleyWCGreen) February 10, 2020]]>

First stabbing of the week in Piccadilly Gardens ? pic.twitter.com/vaSN7lxRnC

— Andy Coupe (@andycoupedev) February 10, 2020]]>

First stabbing of the week in Piccadilly Gardens ? pic.twitter.com/vaSN7lxRnC

— Andy Coupe (@andycoupedev) February 10, 2020]]>

First stabbing of the week in Piccadilly Gardens ? pic.twitter.com/vaSN7lxRnC

— Andy Coupe (@andycoupedev) February 10, 2020]]>

First stabbing of the week in Piccadilly Gardens ? pic.twitter.com/vaSN7lxRnC

— Andy Coupe (@andycoupedev) February 10, 2020]]>

The decline of Piccadilly Gardens and surrounding streets is a scandal. Incidents almost every day. How far from being a no go zone? Action needed urgently @AndyBurnhamGM

— Stephen O'Neill (@ste_owey) February 10, 2020]]>

The decline of Piccadilly Gardens and surrounding streets is a scandal. Incidents almost every day. How far from being a no go zone? Action needed urgently @AndyBurnhamGM

— Stephen O'Neill (@ste_owey) February 10, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/suspected-bomb-shuts-down-major-road-in-farnworth-bolton/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:13:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9073

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]]> 9073 0 0 0 Residents of Bradford Road in Bolton have been evacuated following the discovery of an unexploded bomb. 

Police are on the scene and have halted all traffic between Green Lane and Bishops Road in Farnworth.

A resident apparently found the item in their back garden shortly before midday and promptly contacted the authorities.

Greater Manchester Police commented: "At around 12.05pm today (Monday 10 February 2020) police were made aware of an item – possibly from World War Two – found in a garden on Bradford Road in Bolton.

"EOD are making their way to the scene to assess the item - a number of nearby addresses have been evacuated as a precaution and some road closures are in place in the local vicinity.

"Officers are advising the public to stay away from the area at this time."

More to follow.

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]]> 8918 0 0 0 Pen and Pencil flung open its doors half a decade ago, but it felt like part of the neighbourhood within about five minutes. 

The New York-style bar immediately captured the imagination of the morning and night-time crowds alike in Northern Quarter with its extensive cocktail and food menus - taking advantage of its convenient corner location to lure in passers-by for hours on end.

Pen and Pencil has also played an important role in pioneering the as-much-as-you-can-manage boozy brunch, with a flurry of bars following in their footsteps to provide similar weekend deals as a result.

Interestingly, though, the increased competition hasn't hit this Hilton Street beerhouse hard. They've got their niche - and it's part of the reason why Pen and Pencil remains so popular today.

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The bottomless brunch runs twelve times a year - so it never goes stale - on the final Saturday of each month, differing from likeminded mid-morning meals by staying true to the infinite suggestion of its title.

This isn't the kind of brunch deal where you get a small plate of food and a few glasses of prosecco. It's as much as you can possibly consume within a three-hour time period. For £40. End of.

What you really want as part of a bottomless brekkie of course is variety - which Pen and Pencil has in spades. The menu is bulked out with dishes that differ to the bog-standard fry-up, such as Avocado and Feta, Steak and Eggs, American Pancakes, and Smoky Beans.

There's also as many as five different drinks to choose from, including Prosecco, Mimosa, Amstel, Bloody Mary and a Special Cocktail (created just for the occasion).

This all-inclusive, free-flow brunch is undoubtedly one of the best of its kind - and the fact it's been fully booked almost every month since it began is a testament to its quality.

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Indulgent weekends aside, Pen and Pencil also offers a space to refuel in the day (with a selection of healthy smoothies) and unwind at night (as resident DJs spin classic records from years gone).

The bar settled quicker in Northern Quarter than most other venues in living memory - which is impressive given how many fail to find their feet in this part of town - and today Pen and Pencil is a deserved part of the furniture.

If you still haven't got round to visiting, it's worth ducking your head in one day this month. It's got a bit of everything for everyone.

Learn more about Pen and Pencil here.

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]]> 9083 0 0 0 Hatch is welcoming FOUR new tenants to its flourishing flyover neighbourhood in 2020. 

The hideaway hub is already home to an eclectic mix of independent retailers, including pop-up bars, restaurants, clothing stores, tattoo studios and DJ training centres, and the new residents promise to bring something new to the community.

Among the quartet of new vendors moving in are KBOM, Grandad's Sausages, The Golden Nugget and The Veggie Deli - taking the total number of current Hatch tenants to more than two dozen.

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KBOM and The Golden Nugget are both street food specialists.

KBOM merges the vibrant flavours of Brazil with the traditional soul food of Portugal; pairing these unique dishes with an authentic range of Portuguese beers (Sagra and Superbock), wines, liqueurs (Beirao) and Caipirinha.

Golden Nugget, on the other hand, whips up delicious organic chicken and pork dishes in panko breadcrumbs with vegetable and crushed potatoes, with a specially-made pulled pork dish also available on the menu.

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Thirdly, there's The Veggie Deli - a vegetarian and vegan clean eating store.

Pitching up in the courtyard, this new green neighbour will serve innovative vegan wraps such as Piri Piri ‘chicken’, black bean, chilli cheese and Jambalaya, along with a diverse selection of salad boxes such as ‘Peruvian Quinoa and Spicy Corn’.

Hatch have also pulled off something of a coup by acquiring Grandad's Sausages - a pair of banger chefs who scooped the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Street Food Trader of the Year 2019 award.

Boasting a terrific reputation for artisan hotdogs, Grandad's Sausages have served the public for more than fifty years in their hometown of Bury and beyond.

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The new residents are all moved in and ready to start serving customers from this week onwards.

Discover more about what's on the menu by visiting the Hatch website.

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]]> 9095 0 0 0 One of the killers of a girl who was murdered for 'dressing like a goth' is to be released early from prison.

Sophie Lancaster died 14 days after coming to her boyfriend's aid when he was attacked for dressing alternatively, but while he lay unconscious, the attackers turned on Sophie – who never regained consciousness.

Ryan Herbert was handed a life sentence after admitting killing the 20-year-old girl. He also admitted to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. She was cradling her boyfriend's head in her arms at the time of the attack.

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This led to a minimum jail term for Herbert of 16 years and three months, which was later reduced to 15-and-a-half years after a successful appeal.

However, due to his alleged 'exceptional progress', that sentence was cut down again today (Monday 10th February) at the High Court – to 14-and-a-half years.

According to Justice William Davis, Herbert has become a mentor and was described as 'one of the most reliable, sensitive and conscientious students' at the University of Cambridge – where he has taken a law course alongside uni students who are willing to learn with inmates.

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According to Manchester Evening News, the judge said: "The way in which Herbert has developed since his arrival at HMP Warren Hill some two-and-a-half years ago does amount to exceptional progress.

"The way in which he is described by the senior staff at that establishment goes significantly beyond what would be expected of any inmate making good progress.

"The material from the Learning Together programme shows extraordinary progress, even from the point reached by Herbert at the time of the review conducted (in 2016).

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"This exceptional progress most certainly could not have been foreseen at the time the sentence was imposed. In 2008, Herbert was a young person whose only contribution to education was to disrupt and who saw no purpose in learning.

"In 2020 he is someone who has a profound interest in his own education and the education of others."

According to witnesses, it was revealed in court that Herbert was quoted as saying there were "two moshers nearly dead in the park" after he had carried out the assault with his friends.

He could be out in two years.

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]]> 9114 0 0 0 ITV show Take Me Out has been axed, it has been confirmed tonight. 

The hit dating show hosted by Paddy McGuinness managed 11 seasons before runnings its course.

An ITV spokesperson tonight confirmed that Paddy McGuinness and show producers did everything they could to keep the show relevant, including multiple specials, however viewing figures were proving that the show has had its day.

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The show was originally extremely popular for its original take on dating, and would see a group of single girls gather each weekend to see which lucky lad would come down the love lift.

The format was simple: no likey, no lighty – and whoever kept their light on for the boy at the end would get their man, before jetting off to Fernando's for a European date in the sunshine.

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An ITV source told the Sun: "ITV and Paddy have done all the specials you can eke out of a dating show, so it’s been decided it’s time for it to go.

"As with many shows, ratings have slid a bit in recent years. But it will go down as a big success — it’s had more weddings than Blind Date.

"We have no doubt that that will cheer Paddy up. He was a better matchmaker than Cilla Black!"

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Manchester biggest garden neighbourhood, KAMPUS, has its very first resident – and it's a bloody cool one.

Situated in an ex-security cabin on stilts, opposite Canal Street, developers Capital & Centric and HBD have transformed ‘the Bungalow’ into a flexible, creative space.

Higher Ground, led by Joseph Otway and Richard Cossins, is a pop-up restaurant that will bring together North West ingredients, Manchester brewed beer and natural wines in a chilled out setting.

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Joseph, ex-Head Chef of Where The Light Gets In in Stockport and ex-Relæ in Copenhagen, will be in the kitchen creating a daily changing menu, including an oxtail madras pasty - a homage to his late-night visits to Longsight.

It's set to open on Friday 21st February, where there will be beer on tap from a local brewery and a wine list to die for.

Joseph commented: “We were drawn to the Bungalow from the very beginning, and as we learnt more about KAMPUS and the focus on building a community, we knew it was the perfect fit for us.

"It’s a great opportunity to move into a casual space and share what excites us. We want to offer something that’s approachable and easy for everyone to enjoy, whilst also supporting growers and producers we are passionate about.

“We’ll be serving a small selection of beers from just down the road and we’ve put together a carefully selected list of wines to drink by the glass or bottle. Plates are going to be simple and delicious, nothing complicated, and ideal to share.”

KAMPUS is Manchester’s new garden neighbourhood, featuring 533 apartments across 5 individual buildings, with the first apartments launching in Spring 2020.

The Bungalow will also become KAMPUS’ very own village hall, supporting community uses and activities as the site reaches completion.

Higher Ground is located in the Bungalow at KAMPUS and accessed via Minshull Street. It opens on Friday 21st February with walk-ins and reservations welcome.

]]> 9124 0 0 0 Manchester biggest garden neighbourhood, KAMPUS, has its very first resident – and it's a bloody cool one.

Situated in an ex-security cabin on stilts, opposite Canal Street, developers Capital & Centric and HBD have transformed ‘the Bungalow’ into a flexible, creative space.

Higher Ground, led by Joseph Otway and Richard Cossins, is a pop-up restaurant that will bring together North West ingredients, Manchester brewed beer and natural wines in a chilled out setting.

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Joseph, ex-Head Chef of Where The Light Gets In in Stockport and ex-Relæ in Copenhagen, will be in the kitchen creating a daily changing menu, including an oxtail madras pasty - a homage to his late-night visits to Longsight.

It's set to open on Friday 21st February, where there will be beer on tap from a local brewery and a wine list to die for.

Joseph commented: “We were drawn to the Bungalow from the very beginning, and as we learnt more about KAMPUS and the focus on building a community, we knew it was the perfect fit for us.

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"It’s a great opportunity to move into a casual space and share what excites us. We want to offer something that’s approachable and easy for everyone to enjoy, whilst also supporting growers and producers we are passionate about.

“We’ll be serving a small selection of beers from just down the road and we’ve put together a carefully selected list of wines to drink by the glass or bottle. Plates are going to be simple and delicious, nothing complicated, and ideal to share.”

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KAMPUS is Manchester’s new garden neighbourhood, featuring 533 apartments across 5 individual buildings, with the first apartments launching in Spring 2020.

The Bungalow will also become KAMPUS’ very own village hall, supporting community uses and activities as the site reaches completion.

Higher Ground is located in the Bungalow at KAMPUS and accessed via Minshull Street. It opens on Friday 21st February with walk-ins and reservations welcome.

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]]> 9134 0 0 0 Boy band JLS could be set for a long-awaited reunion this year, according to member JB Gill. 

The singer confirmed the four friends had talked about getting the old band back together "when the time was right."

Speaking to The Sun, Gill said: "We are all very much in touch, we’re still brothers.

"We met up recently, a few weeks back, and we’ve always said when the time’s right we could do something."

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JLS first caught the public eye on talent show X Factor in 2008, and despite finishing runners-up to eventual winner Alexandra Burke, the boy band landed a recording contract and went on to score five number one singles in the UK.

Their debut album - featuring the singles 'Beat Again', 'One Shot' and 'Everybody in Love' - sold over one million copies, and their next two records went platinum.

But following the release of their Greatest Hits album, the group split in 2013.

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After a long hiatus, the first rumblings of a JLS reunion surfaced in November.

Now it appears these rumours may be grounded in reality.

Stay tuned for updates.

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]]> 9151 0 0 0 A man linked to several cases of coronavirus in the UK says he has recovered from the illness.

Steve Walsh, the so-called UK super-spreader of coronavirus, remains in an isolation unit in hospital and says his thoughts are with others who have contracted the virus.

The scout leader and businessman from Hove has been linked to five cases of the virus in the UK and six more outside of the country.

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He said his family have been asked to isolate themselves "as a precaution".

Mr Walsh caught caught coronavirus in Singapore and allegedly infected 11 others during a stay at a French ski resort.

The total number of people infected in the UK now sits at eight.

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Mr Walsh said in a statement from hospital: "I was advised to attend an isolated room at hospital, despite showing no symptoms, and subsequently self-isolated at home as instructed.

"When the diagnosis was confirmed I was sent to an isolation unit in hospital, where I remain, and, as a precaution, my family was also asked to isolate themselves."

He has thanked the NHS for their care during his time in hospital.

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]]> 9159 0 0 0 People are claiming to be deaf and knocking on people's doors asking for money across Greater Manchester.

The alleged man and woman are knocking on doors while holding signs claiming that they cannot hear – before trying to sell drawings for money.

The story was originally reported to be happening in south Wales however there have been reports today of it also happening in Bolton.

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It has also been claimed that white marks are being left outside the homes of some people after the pair leave and while actual crimes are yet to be committed, South Wales Police has had no choice but to investigate.

This is due to the amount of reports that have been made about the alleged couple – with the news also making it onto social media in its droves.

Speaking in the Stoneclough Community Group, Aaron Hickton from Radcliffe said: "Young lad knocked on ours - Ringley Road West - didn't ring the paper he handed me just said no sorry."

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Tracy Oxtober from Kearsley, Bolton said: "A guy knocked on my door at 3pmish. Had a note explaining he was deaf. I just shut the door."

Norman Dent from Bury even said: "He came last year as well."

Obviously, the identity of the individuals allegedly involved is still unknown. It is also unknown just how many people are involved – but with a police investigation under way, it shouldn't be too long until there is a lead.

In the mean time, if you see anything suspicious or have further information on this contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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❤️ HOUNDS OF LOVE ❤️ is a completely free event at Hatch this Friday, with festivities starting at 6pm on 14th...

Posted by Hatch on Tuesday, February 11, 2020

]]> Dog owners, whether single or in a couple, you can make this Valentine's Day special for your pooch by getting down to Hatch!

The food and drinks hub's new event, Hounds of Love, will offer a chance for dog loving couples and single dog owners to make their furry friends a big part of their Valentine’s Day.

As one of the city’s most dog friendly venues, and as dog ownership is one of life’s greatest ice breakers, the food, drink and retail destination on Oxford Road is the perfect February 14th location this year.

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Single dog owners will get the chance to meet likeminded individuals while couples will be able to mingle and let their doggo engage in some blind dating.

The event is free, and all the usual bars and food vendors will be open to serve up the unparalleled street food delights that Hatch has to offer.

There’ll be the chance for a spot of doggy speed dating, too, as well as general "relaxed pooch-based chat over drinks."

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Meanwhile, for couples whom their furry friend is a firm part of the family, the Oxford Road destination offers the chance to involve your pet in your Valentine’s celebration.

Hatch will be making sure hounds are fully included in the romantic celebrations with "paw-secco stations, doggy treats and of course lots of friendly furry faces to share the experience with."

Hounds of Love is a free event that starts at 6pm on 14th February. Check out the Facebook event page here – where you can also RSVP.

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❤️ HOUNDS OF LOVE ❤️ is a completely free event at Hatch this Friday, with festivities starting at 6pm on 14th...

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]]> 9193 0 0 0 Free school meals could soon be made available to all children regardless of household income – under new rules.

The new rules could see tens of thousands of kids receive hot school meals during school time, whose families perhaps couldn't afford them beforehand.

With around 400,000 kids having "very low food security", a new table has been motioned to benefit school pupils.

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Sadiq Khan will soon write to the Secretary of State for Education in order to make a case for free school meals, for all school children in the United Kingdom.

This letter from Sadiq comes after the London Assembly approved the motion put forward by Fiona Twycross AM.

Fiona said: "Food insecurity blights the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in our capital, with many forced to go into school hungry and under-nourished. In one of the richest cities in the world, this is simply unacceptable.

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"Foodbanks and other charities do an incredible job of providing emergency food parcels to those affected by food poverty, but the simple truth is they shouldn't exist in the first place.

"Many of the solutions to tackling food insecurity lie in the hands of national Government. However, City Hall should also play its role and build the case for extending the provision for universal free school meals."

We agree, let's hope this is pushed through.

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]]> 9203 0 0 0 There's an age-old argument in the north that's doomed to rumble on forever. 

We've always squabbled about the correct name for the white, floury stuff you put chips inside (barm? breadcake? bap? bun? butty? muffin?) and we always will.

But as for the chips themselves? We're all in agreement here: Large piles as often as possible, please.

That's why we're getting giddy at an upcoming Manchester event dedicated entirely to deep-fried potatoes.

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Chips Glorious Chips hits the city on Saturday 1st August for a five-hour fiesta celebrating the nation's favourite food in all its fantastic formats.

The event is set to be a full-blown potato party - serving every type of chip from crinkle-cut and shoestring to wedges and French Fries.

Of course, there'll be a wide array of sauces in which to soak up your chips, along with a selection of soft drinks and cocktails to quench your thirst.

A DJ will also be spinning tunes throughout - with the location (kept under wraps for now) being unveiled closer to the date.

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Visit the event page on Design My Night for tickets and information  – it's also advised to sign up for tickets so you can get first access when they are released.

Probably best not to bother having tea before you come out that evening.

And yes - it's tea. Not dinner.

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]]> 9208 0 0 0 An accepted perception of the UK is that we're a nation of overly polite, obsessively apologetic, tea-sipping enthusiasts.

The description rings true - yet it's only part of what being British is all about.

The sound of a fully-boiled kettle is bliss, but so is the mention of a stiff drink and a greasy fry-up.

This goes a long way to explaining why Wetherspoons has swamped the country since the seventies.

Founder Tim Martin has made a fortune by tapping into our innate cultural desire to sit in a warm, dark, comfortable room away from the rain - with affordable booze and decent grub at our fingertips.

Nowadays, Spoons are like mice; they're loved by some, they scare the shit out of others, and you're never more than a few feet away from one.

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Like many cities, Manchester readily embraced the Spoons invasion when it arrived. We've now got eight of these pubs within 3 miles of the city centre and many more further afield.

But out of all these drinking dens, which is most popular with Mancunians? We asked you for your verdict and this was the response...

The comments revealed the five best boozers in Greater Manchester to be:

1. The Moon Under Water, Deansgate
2. The Paramount, Oxford Street
3. The Gateway, Didsbury
4. The Wilfred Wood, Hazel Grove
5. The Sedge Lynn, Chorlton

There were also special mentions for The Smithy Fold in Glossop and The Waterhouse near St Peter's Square.

Among the least popular were The Calverts Court in Stockport (which one user called akin to "watching the evolution of man"), the Piccadilly Wetherspoons (described as something "David Attenborough would narrate") and the The Harbord Harbord in Middleton (for its "piss smell").

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Some commenters had much simpler tastes, considering the best Spoons to be the ones that bucked the chain's normal architectural trend of 100 steps leading to the bathroom.

If you regard this debate far from settled, let us know what you think is the best pub in the comments section below.

Given the volume of Wethers in the North West, there's always the chance we missed one...

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]]> 9210 0 0 0 Aldi shoppers are threatening to boycott the supermarket after the company's plan to introduce self-service checkouts in its stores across Britain.

The budget German supermarket's roll-out of these checkouts has not gone down well, even after an extremely successful trial in Staffordshire recently.

Speaking about the aforementioned success, an Aldi spokesperson said: “Following positive feedback, we’ve extended our trial of self-service checkouts to four more locations to further improve the customer experience.”

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However, the gripes with the new addition are mostly centred around the negative effect that implementing self-service checkouts will have on staffing.

The Mirror reported today that one person on the Liverpool Echo's What's On page said: "Self service is taking away people's income and will be slower using a machine. No machine can go as fast as a Aldi till operator person."

While another said: "I wouldn't use them. Pay for staff checkouts a lot of us like a bit of chat with a real person not a machine."

 

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The four stores earmarked for the new systems are Manchester Arndale, Woodgate in Leicester, Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire and Bedford.

And while we can't disagree with people's comments about keeping working class people in jobs, change and new checkout technology is inevitable – and as far as supermarkets go, Aldi is a little behind in this field.

What do you think about Aldi's decision to implement self service checkouts?

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A takeaway owner has been issued with a suspended prison sentence after a major cockroach infestation was found in a takeaway in Baguley: https://t.co/fdtnF8tpDq pic.twitter.com/ItMbC2Pu6s

— Manchester City Council (@ManCityCouncil) February 11, 2020]]> A takeaway owner has been handed a suspended prison sentence after an investigation into his premises uncovered a massive cockroach infestation. 

According to Manchester City Council, the male owner of Love Krispy Takeaway in Baguley, Wythenshawe pleaded guilty to seven offences under The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013.

He received two months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months and was also ordered to pay full costs of £3,126 – with one environmental health officer describing the case as one of worst they have ever dealt with in their 30 year career.

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City Council officers first visited Love Krispy Takeaway on August 1st, 2018 following an anonymous complaint.  The inspection revealed some pretty nasty stuff.

The premises, which was fully operational, was in the midst of "an extensive cockroach infestation" and there was also evidence of serious cross contamination – including an open bucket of raw chicken and an open container of mayonnaise sat in a puddle of raw chicken juices.

Meanwhile, live cockroaches were found crawling across the serving counter, on the floor around delivery bags and on cooking equipment such as the pizza oven – and dead cockroaches were scattered across the premises.

The environmental health officer involved advised the court that it was one of the worst infestations she had seen in her 30 years’ experience of inspecting food businesses, reports Manchester City Council.

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https://twitter.com/ManCityCouncil/status/1227272852833001477

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The business was immediately shut down until it reopened on 3rd September, 2018 after a month of pest control and deep cleaning. Love Krispy was then regularly surveyed to ensure pest treatments, good cleaning standards and food safety practices were being carried out.

Manchester City Council Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, said: “The City Council takes food safety extremely seriously and will not hesitate to take robust action against food businesses which put the public at risk.

“We hope this case sends out a strong message to other businesses about the importance of maintaining high standards of food safety at all times.

“I would encourage anyone concerned about the hygiene of any food establishment to get in contact with the council so we can ensure standards are adhered to in order to protect public health”

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A takeaway owner has been issued with a suspended prison sentence after a major cockroach infestation was found in a takeaway in Baguley: https://t.co/fdtnF8tpDq pic.twitter.com/ItMbC2Pu6s

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The secret’s already out but do you want to be the first to get your hands on a BOTTLE of Big Mac Sauce? Follow @mcdonaldsuk on Instagram for a Special Sauce announcement #MacItBetter pic.twitter.com/8ICH6coswF

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) February 10, 2020]]> McDonald's recently announced that it would be selling dipping pots of its famous Big Mac Special Sauce and the news went viral on social media.

Well, the time has come as the sauce will be on sale in all McDonald's restaurants from tomorrow (Wednesday 12th February).

McDonald's UK will be adding the pots to its menus in the morning, however, there's a catch – they will only be available until they sell out...

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https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1226933887974170627

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Basically, once each restaurant has run out of the sauce pots, they will not go back on sale, and while there is no confirmation of just how many pots that equates to, common sense says they will sell out pretty quickly.

So  you're going to need to be quick – and stock up too.

The 50ml pots will set you back 50p and will most likely be the same size as the popular sour cream and chive dips of the same price.

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A spokesperson for McDonald's said: "A limited run of the pots will go on sale and is expected to quickly sell out with restaurant staff prepped for bulk orders and big queues.

"The 50ml pots will retail for 50p each, will be available 24 hours a day, have a seven-day shelf life and when they’re gone, they’re gone!"

Good luck!

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The secret’s already out but do you want to be the first to get your hands on a BOTTLE of Big Mac Sauce? Follow @mcdonaldsuk on Instagram for a Special Sauce announcement #MacItBetter pic.twitter.com/8ICH6coswF

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) February 10, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/another-hellish-weekend-ahead-as-storm-dennis-follows-storm-ciara/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:43:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9243

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]]> 9243 0 0 0 Enjoy the brief respite from the chaotic weather while you can. We've got to go through it all again very soon. 

Storm Dennis is taking over where Ciara left off, battering the north with icy winds, snow, sleet and rain from Thursday (February 13) right up until the end of the weekend.

Gusts of more than 60mph are expected to hit on Saturday, with the Met Office issuing a "danger to life" warning.

Transport is likely to be affected and people are being encouraged to prepare for power failures.

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Dennis is the fourth named storm of 2020, arriving fresh off the back of Ciara which caused mass flooding in Rochdale, Ramsbottom and Todmorden.

Steve Ramsdale, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "Another spell of very wet and windy weather is expected for Saturday.

"Although Storm Dennis is currently not expected to be as severe as Ciara, disruption is still likely.

"Our confidence in the forecast means we have been able to issue severe weather warnings well in advance, giving people time to prepare for potential impacts of the storm.

"With further warnings possible over the next few days people should keep up to date with the Met Office forecast using our website, app or by following us on social media."

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Clean-up operations are still in place following the most recent tempest, and local residents are bracing themselves for another difficult few days as Dennis sweeps the north.

According to current forecasts, the worst of the weather will pass by early next week - although moderate winds will remain in Manchester for another few days.

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]]> 9245 0 0 0 A night dedicated to Hilary Duff is happening in Manchester later this month.

The Deaf Institute is spending an entire evening paying tribute to the former teen idol - celebrating her life from the Lizzie McGuire era right up until the present day.

The actress and singer-songwriter has released five studio albums and you can expect to hear hits from every single one - along with classics from the soundtrack to A Cinderella Story.

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There'll also be a wide array of nineties and noughties Girl Power tunes on full blast - with Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani and Katy Perry crooning through the speakers.

‘A Night of Hilary Duff‘ takes place on Friday 28 February and tickets are available online.

Some more good news? They're only a fiver.

Click to here to learn more about the event and book your spot.

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Classic Pasta & Gravy by Kristi D

Posted by Rate My Plate on Friday, February 7, 2020

]]> The world has stopped spinning after someone posted a particularly controversial meal to popular Facebook page Rate My Plate this week.

Kristi D took to the RMP Facebook group to post her 'Classic Pasta & Gravy' dish, which ended up being published on their official page due to the significant reaction it got.

Almost 30,000 people have had their say on the classic dish and it's safe to say opinion is split down the middle.

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One commenter said: "That's definitely a classic Kristi. A classic example of shit on a plate."

While another said: "Nothing wrong with a bit of pasta & gravy lol this is a students/poor mans meal though haha I’ve had this when there’s nothing else in the cupboards."

One guy even managed to rack up 600 likes with his comment, saying: "Had issues with my pasta today but still looks better than yours," before posting the below photo...

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Personally, I don't see much wrong with a plate of pasta lathered in gravy – just add a bit (a lot) of grated cheese and you're onto a winner, but as it's 2020, not everybody was going to be pleased.

The Rate My Plate Facebook page continues to wage on and seems to be standing the test of time on social media – and we thank the creators for staying true to their original concept.

Now time to buy a bag of chips and some Bisto.

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Classic Pasta & Gravy by Kristi D

Posted by Rate My Plate on Friday, February 7, 2020

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]]> 9279 0 0 0 Moneysavingexpert founder Martin Lewis is urging married couples to apply for a tax break before the upcoming deadline.

As many as 2.4 million married people are eligible for up to £1,150 - IF applications are made before April 5.

Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,250 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner. This reduces their tax by up to £250 - and you can claim back five year's worth of allowance.

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Here's the criteria to qualify:

• You must be married or in a civil partnership
• One of you must be a non-taxpayer (ie earning less than £12,500 between 6 April 2019 and 5 April 2020) whilst the other must be a basic rate taxpayer (20% rate only).
• You both must have been born on or after 6 April 1935

If successful, you could claim money back for five separate tax years - accumulating as much as £1,150.

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Head over to HMRC's marriage allowance page to apply.

Have your national insurance numbers and IDs ready.

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[OUTSIDEXCLU] Nous savons que vous les attendiez, voici les premiers plans du futur lieu de villégiature d'Anna et Elsa aux #WaltDisneyStudios à #DisneylandParis. pic.twitter.com/RFNakO7MVD

— OutsidEars (@OutsidEarsDLP) February 10, 2020]]> Disney fans have finally been given a glimpse of the new Frozen-themed expansion of Disneyland Paris.

New blueprints for Frozen Land have made their way online and reveal how the Arendelle-themed attraction will boast a new ride, as well as shops, restaurants and a meet-and-greet with the beloved characters.

A massive lake will flow through the Arendelle recreation and guests will be able to watch lake performances and shows.

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Elsa's epic ice castle will also be on display from all angles – including from the lake – as it sits perfectly within an icy mountain range.

And of course, youngsters and parents will be able to get up close and personal with characters of the film for photo opportunities and a bit of banter.

There will also be a replica of the extremely popular Frozen Ever After boat ride attraction which currently runs at Epcot at Disney World in the old Norway Pavilion.

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https://twitter.com/OutsidEarsDLP/status/1226969776720896004

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But, as always, there's a catch. None of the above will open its doors until 2023 – so don't tell your kids about it yet, because you'll have three years of whinging.

For now, Frozen fans can get their fix at Disneyland Paris in a number of ways – including restaurants throughout the park that put on Frozen celebrations on a regular basis.

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[OUTSIDEXCLU] Nous savons que vous les attendiez, voici les premiers plans du futur lieu de villégiature d'Anna et Elsa aux #WaltDisneyStudios à #DisneylandParis. pic.twitter.com/RFNakO7MVD

— OutsidEars (@OutsidEarsDLP) February 10, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/which-movies-are-headlining-manchester-film-festival/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:42:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9139

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]]> 9139 0 0 0 The Manchester Film Festival 2020 programme is bursting at the seams with magnificent new cinema from all four corners of the globe.

But this leads to something of a selection headache.

One movie has to open the festival and another has to close it. Finding the right films to bookend such a showcase isn't an easy task.

Nonetheless, MANIFF has impressively settled on the first and final films of the week.

In this latest piece, we take a closer look at the movies chosen to top and tail the biggest bill in the festival's history.

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Traumfabrik

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Following a series of smash-hit German film screenings in previous years, MANIFF has become widely renowned as the go-to place for Deutsch premieres in Britain; acquiring a large audience of German cinephiles as a result.

In 2020, the festival is running an exclusive showcase called "Das Kino" - screening five German film premieres throughout the week. And one of these movies will also be raising the curtain for the entire festival.

The highly-anticipated Traumfabrik opens MANIFF 2020 - a magical tale of love blossoming on a film set before the construction of the Berlin Wall threatens to tear the besotted pair apart.

A colourful concoction of comedy and drama, Traumfabrik has been generating big buzz in its homeland (having been nominated for a German Film Award) and is tipped to draw big crowds during its UK premiere at MANIFF on March 7.

Director Martin Schreier and lead actress Emilia Schule will both be in attendance on the night - taking part in a Q&A upon conclusion of the closing credits.

MANIFF have also partnered with German brewery Krombacher for the occasion - meaning every ticket for Traumfabrik includes a free bottle of beer. These will be served under the escalators ahead of the screening - which takes place at 7pm.

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Billie

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Organisers are guaranteeing the sixth edition of MANIFF goes out on a high with a screening of Billie - a captivating documentary that takes viewers on a deep dive into the chaotic, crazy life of legendary singer Billie Holiday.

During the 1970s, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl recorded a collection of exclusive interviews about the jazz musician affectionately known as Lady Day - and director James Erksine uses this previously unheard material to illustrate Billie's tumultuous timeline.

Featuring conversations with pimps, jailmates, FBI agents, lovers and lawyers, the biopic plays out like a gripping film noir - mixing archive footage and animation to tell the story of a legend through the eyes of an obsessed writer who mysteriously died before she could finish her tale...

Billie will be screened at 7:45 pm on March 15.

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Alongside the headliners, there's 170 additional films playing across the MANIFF 2020 programme.

Head over to the website for more information surrounding what's on throughout the week.

Remember - full festival passes offer access to every part of the festival, including screenings, Q&As and parties. Pick up yours here.

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]]> 9149 0 0 0 Manchester's newest superclub, Viadux, is throwing a huge homecoming party for GOODGREEF - the major showrunner celebrating 20 years in nightlife. 

GOODGREEF has hosted some of the greatest trance and hard dance shows the country has ever seen, with the brand's famous headphone-wearing yellow head riding on lasers and strobe lights into clubs all across the UK.

On Saturday 28th March, they're returning to their roots for the ultimate party right here in Manchester - with hundreds descending into a real raver's den on Albion Street near Deansgate.

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The celebrations begin with pre-party at ARK from three in the afternoon, before the main event launches at 8pm in The Viadux, running right up until sunrise.

For those who have the stamina to throw shapes beyond breakfast time, there'll also be an afterparty taking place at South from 4am until late... whatever "late" constitutes.

Some of the DJs hitting the decks during the event include Eddie Halliwell, Alex Kidd, Giuseppe Ottaviani, John O'Callaghan, Will Atkinson and Scot Project for an exclusive '25 Years Set'.

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GOODGREEF have scooped many accolades in their time (including awards from Mixmag, City Life Manchester and Skiddle) and this marathon rave is a fitting way to celebrate both their success and essential contribution to club culture.

Barry Almond, GOODGREEF founder, said: "GOODGREEF is one of Manchester’s longest-running dance brands.

"We started from humble beginnings in 2000 at an intimate country hall club in the depths of whitefield called Philips Park Hall. In the following two decades we hosted arenas at Creamfields and put on events at every major venue in Manchester including Manchester Arena, Victoria Warehouse, Store Street, Manchester Academy, Sankeys and Albert Hall.

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"Now, we're heading to the Viadux.

"The secret to our success is the variation in locations of top class venues and getting great names to grace the decks. These include the likes of Hardwell, Tiesto, Paul Oakenfold, Above & Beyond and many more.

"The Viadux will be a celebration of past and present, featuring some of the biggest stars in trance and hardstyle/hard dance."

Tickets are going like hotcakes already, so if you're up for attending the biggest trance and hard dance event of the year, be sure to head here to book your spot.

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Goodgreef Classical 2019

After the success of Goodgreef Classical 2019, who would like us to bring it to Manchester in Spring 2020... To sign up send the word MCR in a message on chat to ? https://m.me/goodgreefofficial

Posted by Goodgreef on Thursday, June 6, 2019

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Goodgreef Classical 2019

After the success of Goodgreef Classical 2019, who would like us to bring it to Manchester in Spring 2020... To sign up send the word MCR in a message on chat to ? https://m.me/goodgreefofficial

Posted by Goodgreef on Thursday, June 6, 2019

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Goodgreef Classical 2019

After the success of Goodgreef Classical 2019, who would like us to bring it to Manchester in Spring 2020... To sign up send the word MCR in a message on chat to ? https://m.me/goodgreefofficial

Posted by Goodgreef on Thursday, June 6, 2019

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Goodgreef Classical 2019

After the success of Goodgreef Classical 2019, who would like us to bring it to Manchester in Spring 2020... To sign up send the word MCR in a message on chat to ? https://m.me/goodgreefofficial

Posted by Goodgreef on Thursday, June 6, 2019

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Goodgreef's 20th birthday bash at Viadux in Manchester

It's been 20 years of Goodgreef - one of the UK's most important and innovative trance and dance brands.Here we speak to the Goodgreef family, including DJs Eddie Halliwell and Rob Tissera, about the brand's birth, history and legacy - and look forward to their huge 20th birthday bash at Viadux in Manchester.More here http://bit.ly/2v2OJbs

Posted by Skiddle on Wednesday, February 5, 2020

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Goodgreef's 20th birthday bash at Viadux in Manchester

It's been 20 years of Goodgreef - one of the UK's most important and innovative trance and dance brands.Here we speak to the Goodgreef family, including DJs Eddie Halliwell and Rob Tissera, about the brand's birth, history and legacy - and look forward to their huge 20th birthday bash at Viadux in Manchester.More here http://bit.ly/2v2OJbs

Posted by Skiddle on Wednesday, February 5, 2020

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]]> 9183 0 0 0 Looks like Concorde is enjoying its retirement. 

The supersonic transporter was capable of travelling twice the speed of sound in its day... and the famous droop-nosed aircraft has seemingly turned to a party lifestyle following a 35-year career in the skies.

Concorde is the special guest at Manchester Airport on 25 April - parking up in a party hangar to enjoy a booming disco set curated by DJ Dan Shake.

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Club Concorde: Party Under A Plane is an event promises a one-of-a-kind experience for attendees - with commercial aircraft taking off and touching down in the distance as the tunes ring around the makeshift venue.

True, this plane might have been exclusive in the past (even carrying The Queen on several occasions) but for one night only, Concorde is more accessible than ever.

Early bird tickets to the hangar party are £26.50, with the second release priced at £31.50. The first batch go on sale on 11 February and you can purchase them here.

The party takes off at 5pm and you won't have to come back down to earth 'til around 1am the next day.

Head over to the promoter's page to learn more.

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?OUR BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER?

?ATTENTION: THIS IS OUR BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER??OUR AMSTERDAM TRIP LIKE, SHARE & COMMENT, GIVEAWAY!? *drops everything and continues to read* Our 200k likes milestone on Facebook is nearly here and to thank you all for the support over the years we’re launching a HUGE competition for YOU, all our amazing customers!LET'S GET TO THE PRIZE…✈️4 Flights & Accommodation in AMSTERDAM for YOU and 3 FRIENDS for 4 NIGHTS! (9th-13th April 2020)?4x VIP tickets to our Amsterdam show on 10th April at WesterUnie?€4000 EURO SPENDS for whilst you’re away! How does that sound for you? Amazing we know! All you need to do to enter: ✅LIKE AND SHARE THIS POST ✅COMMENT BELOW WITH THE 3 FRIENDS YOU WOULD TAKE WITH YOU ✅LIKE OUR PAGE IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!(If you’ve been tagged, get entering yourself, there are no limits….WHO WOULD YOU TAKE?!) The competition winner will be announced on 21ST FEBRUARY… if we hit 200k before then… let's see how high we can go!! #itson So get ALL your friends, family, neighbours and pets to enter as well! 10th April Amsterdam Tickets: https://bongos.bingo/AMS✈️✈️COME FLY WITH BONGO’S!✈️✈️

Posted by Bongo's Bingo on Tuesday, February 11, 2020

]]> One of the UK's biggest and most popular events companies, Bongo's Bingo, has just launched one absolutely mega competition.

After its humble beginnings in the UK, the company, famous for its wild and boozy take on a game of bingo, has gone worldwide in recent years – and Amsterdam is one of its most popular spots.

So, with that in mind, and to celebrate their 200,000 follower milestone on Facebook, they've just launched their biggest ever giveaway...

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Let me put it in black and white for you: Four return flights to Amsterdam with accommodation (9th-13th April 2020), four VIP tickets to Bongo's Bingo Amsterdam on Friday 10th April, and FOUR GRAND in Euros to spend while you're there.

Speaking on their Facebook post, they said: "Our 200k likes milestone on Facebook is nearly here and to thank you all for the support over the years we’re launching a HUGE competition for YOU, all our amazing customers!

"The competition winner will be announced on 21ST FEBRUARY… if we hit 200k before then… let's see how high we can go!!"

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It's safe to say the brand hit that 200k mark pretty quickly, but there is still every chance that you could win this insane giveaway, so here's how you enter:

Like and share the above Facebook post (or click the link at the end of this sentence), comment on it with the three friends you'd take to Amsterdam with you, and if you don't already, follow the Bongo's Bingo Facebook page.

You're probably already entering and have stopped reading, so I'm going to end it here and enter myself. Good luck!

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?OUR BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER?

?ATTENTION: THIS IS OUR BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER??OUR AMSTERDAM TRIP LIKE, SHARE & COMMENT, GIVEAWAY!? *drops everything and continues to read* Our 200k likes milestone on Facebook is nearly here and to thank you all for the support over the years we’re launching a HUGE competition for YOU, all our amazing customers!LET'S GET TO THE PRIZE…✈️4 Flights & Accommodation in AMSTERDAM for YOU and 3 FRIENDS for 4 NIGHTS! (9th-13th April 2020)?4x VIP tickets to our Amsterdam show on 10th April at WesterUnie?€4000 EURO SPENDS for whilst you’re away! How does that sound for you? Amazing we know! All you need to do to enter: ✅LIKE AND SHARE THIS POST ✅COMMENT BELOW WITH THE 3 FRIENDS YOU WOULD TAKE WITH YOU ✅LIKE OUR PAGE IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!(If you’ve been tagged, get entering yourself, there are no limits….WHO WOULD YOU TAKE?!) The competition winner will be announced on 21ST FEBRUARY… if we hit 200k before then… let's see how high we can go!! #itson So get ALL your friends, family, neighbours and pets to enter as well! 10th April Amsterdam Tickets: https://bongos.bingo/AMS✈️✈️COME FLY WITH BONGO’S!✈️✈️

Posted by Bongo's Bingo on Tuesday, February 11, 2020

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]]> 9326 0 0 0 It's a deflating feeling when a football match is cancelled just minutes before kick-off. 

You've had a big fry-up with a couple of beers and there's excitement coursing through your veins... only for this great feeling to melt away when "MATCH OFF" flashes across your team's Twitter account.

So, spare a thought for Matt Renninger - the American-based Man City supporter who flew 3,000 miles and spent $3,000 on tickets and travel for the Blues' postponed clash with West Ham on Sunday.

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The Rhode Island native had travelled across the Atlantic with his wife Missy to see City for the first time. But he was left beside himself when a statement released just before 1pm confirmed the fixture was off due to "extreme and escalating weather conditions" caused by Storma Ciara.

Matt said he was left "devastated" by the news and admitted "there were tears".

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Nevertheless, despite being unable to fulfil the "bucket list" dream of watching Sergio Aguero, Matt and Missy did at least manage to catch one game of football over the weekend.

The pair decided to visit Moss Lane to watch a National League North clash between Altrincham and Kettering on the Saturday, which ended 1-1.

Every cloud, eh?

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]]> 9333 0 0 0 Never do the big shop when you're hungry. It's the golden rule. 

Every time you walk into a supermarket with an appetite, you risk piling your trolley high with a stupid amount of snacks that cause buyer's remorse the moment you get home.

At Asda, though, you'll never have to make that mistake again.

The supermarket is becoming the first in the UK to install its very own Greggs counter - so you can chomp down on cheap pastries whilst you roam the aisles and complete your shopping spree without wasting money on five different kinds of multipacks.

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Corby, Huyton, Wigan, Eastlands and Boldon will be the first Asda stores to get their own Greggs bakeries on site - and the success at these supermarkets is likely to dictate whether the concept will be rolled out nationwide.

The standard Greggs menu will be available - so all your favourites should be ready and waiting for you.

Opening dates are yet to be confirmed.

Preyash Thakrar, chief strategy officer at Asda, said: "By partnering with brands that fit with our core values of great quality and great value - like Greggs - we're excited to be able to give our customers access to something new in store that we know they will love."

Raymond Reynolds, spokesperson for Greggs, said: "We know that high quality food-on-the-go and convenience go hand in hand, and this trial gives us the opportunity to bring our range of products to more customers in new locations."

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This isn't the first time Asda have partnered with a food chain to support peckish shoppers.

A number of stores have mini McDonald's on the premises, including the branches in Hulme and Trafford Park.

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]]> 9339 0 0 0 Striker Odion Ighalo is being kept away from his new Manchester United teammates after arriving in the UK from China. 

The club have chosen to take the "precautionary measure" to combat any potential risk of coronavirus infection.

Ighalo, 30, also missed out on United's recent winter training camp in Spain, with concerns surrounding whether he would be permitted back into Manchester.

The striker is expected to link up with the squad for the first time on Monday, as United head south to Stamford Bridge for their Premier League fixture with Chelsea.

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https://twitter.com/FullTimeDEVILS/status/1223397101998092289?s=20

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Ighalo is currently partaking in a personalised programme alone to ensure peak fitness ahead of his debut.

Close scrutiny is being paid towards all travellers arriving from China, as the virus - which has now infected 60,000 - continues to spread throughout the world.

Medical experts are recommending that anyone coming in from the East Asia nation quarantines themselves for two weeks.

Ighalo has played football in China for the past three years, moving to Old Trafford from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua in the January transfer window on a loan deal.

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?? Welcome to Manchester United, Odion Ighalo! ? #MUFC #Ighalo pic.twitter.com/pb7Wg8czgs

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?? Welcome to Manchester United, Odion Ighalo! ? #MUFC #Ighalo pic.twitter.com/pb7Wg8czgs

— Full Time DEVILS (@FullTimeDEVILS) February 1, 2020]]>

?? Welcome to Manchester United, Odion Ighalo! ? #MUFC #Ighalo pic.twitter.com/pb7Wg8czgs

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Some absolute d**k head has just painted over @MarkKennedyMcr’s mosaic and we are FURIOUS pic.twitter.com/d8IA2jBKkU

— Northern Quarter MCR (@NQManchester) February 12, 2020]]>

But it’s fine because, he knows Banksy... pic.twitter.com/v9y0dBr3yb

— Northern Quarter MCR (@NQManchester) February 12, 2020]]> Northern Quarter's most famous mosaic has been vandalised.

The '...And on the sixth day God created Manchester' piece on the wall was targeted on Wednesday night in an incredible act of disrespect.

The mural was sprayed by an unknown vandal with pink paint across the bottom, blanking out the word 'Manchester'.

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Footage and photos of the incident made their way onto twitter pretty quickly following the incident.

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https://twitter.com/nqmanchester/status/1227661622065475584?s=21

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The mosaic is one of several created by renowned artist Mark Kennedy, who is the creative behind all of the mosaic art on Affleck's Palace.

One person tweeted: "This is not just a piece of art that has been ruined, it’s a Manchester institution.

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The mosaic is one of several created by renowned artist Mark Kennedy, who is the creative behind all of the mosaic art on Affleck's Palace.

"It’s a piece that embodies the culture of this city, that shows how great it is and is one of the most famous sayings about mcr; this isn’t just destruction it’s disrespect."

We couldn't agree more.

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Some absolute d**k head has just painted over @MarkKennedyMcr’s mosaic and we are FURIOUS pic.twitter.com/d8IA2jBKkU

— Northern Quarter MCR (@NQManchester) February 12, 2020]]>

But it’s fine because, he knows Banksy... pic.twitter.com/v9y0dBr3yb

— Northern Quarter MCR (@NQManchester) February 12, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-ten-worst-cities-for-getting-dumped-on-valentines-day-revealed/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:39:47 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9352

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]]> 9352 0 0 0 Love is in the air on Friday...at least, in theory. New statistics show that Manchester is actually one of the likeliest places to get dumped on Valentine’s.

According to a study commissioned by Tequila Rose, one in ten women admitted they’d ended relationships on February 14 - and Manchester had the sixth highest split rate in the whole country.

Break-ups on Cupid's big day happened most often in London and Cardiff, whilst many women in Newcastle and Norwich also said they’d severed ties on Valentine’s.

This list in full is as follows:

1. London and Cardiff
3. Bristol
4. Newcastle
5. Norwich
6. Manchester
7. Glasgow
8. Birmingham
9. Southampton
10. Liverpool

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The study suggests that the love-filled holiday is rapidly losing its magic in the modern day, with 32% of girls saying they’d choose mates over dates on 14 February.

Half of respondents claimed they did nothing special to mark the occasion anymore, whilst 39% claimed to actively hate the holiday.

The results represent a shift in female attitudes towards Valentine’s - which has been rebranded as "Galentine’s Day" for groups of friends electing to celebrate together instead of going on dates.

Galentine's was inspired by American TV show Parks & Recreation, and brand manager for Tequila Rose, Lucy Cottrell, says that Galentine's is growing in popularity each year.

“(It is) the perfect occasion for women to come together and celebrate friendships, whether they're coupled up or not,” commented Lucy.

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“We’ve been helping women across the UK celebrate over the last week.

“Women toasted to their gals at the Rooftop Brunch Club: Galentine’s Edition at the ‘Glasglow Girls Club’ and we’re part of the Valentine’s Day takeover at Ballie Ballerson this weekend where all Valentine’s Day menu purchases will be rewarded with a spin of the giant wheel of fortune to win free ball pit tickets, Tequila Rose shots or branded merch.”

Read more about Tequila Rose and their Valentine’s events on their website.

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]]> 9359 0 0 0 The largest and most popular chicken wing festival is lathering up for 2020 and after a successful debut in Manchester last year, they're coming back!

Wing Fest will swing its doors open for a second year running in Manchester city centre on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August – slap back in the middle of summer 2020.

Last year's North West debut was a huge success for the crew behind Wing Fest, packing out some prime land at the bottom of First Street in the city centre – and they're heading straight back to the same plot for their second stint.

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The festival is large enough to cater for 5,000 ticket holders over the weekend, and will have an array of fun activities to get involved in as part of your ticket.

This includes axe throwing, live blues and reggae bands, fair ground rides, bourbon masterclasses, BBQ demos, magicians and much more.

The event will also host its two famous annual challenges... The Lava Wing Challenge and Frank's Red Hot Wing Eating Challenge.

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Above are last year's winners of 'Best buffalo wings' and 'Best wild wing', as voted for by thousands of attendees.

This year, Wing Fest want to go even bigger and are hoping to make the 2020 edition one to remember with more activities and more traders.

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Over the coming weeks, we will be regularly releasing new information on Wing Fest Manchester 2020 on our website – so keep your eyes peeled.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday 28th February –make sure you RSVP to the Facebook event here.

In the mean team, get yourself signed up to the Wing Fest mailing list here (scroll to the bottom of the page) to make sure you are first to know when they are live.

 

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]]> 9362 0 0 0 A Twix with a twist has appeared in the UK. 

This classic chocolate bar is now available in Salted Caramel flavour.

The news came to light this afternoon after Newfoodsuk posted an image of the new bar on their Instagram page - cueing mass hysteria among chocolate enthusiasts in the process.

According to the caption, these bars are currently available at the Co-op, but there's no word yet on whether they'll creep into other stores around the country.

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Mars have experimented with different recipes for the delectable biscuit bar before, including a Cookies and Cream flavour.

The new Salted Caramel bars come in the typical Twix format as a pair of chocolate-covered logs, but according to Global Food News, we may also see bite-sized minis later in the spring.

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For the time being though - it's all about the bars.

Head down to your local Co-op and have a snoop to see if you can find some.

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]]> 9379 0 0 0 Parklife isn't traditionally a camping festival. But one local resident is changing that this year. 

An Airbnb situated a stone's throw from Heaton Park is available to rent for the weekend - with the owner advertising the accommodation as a "luxury campsite".

The Prestwich host is setting up a four-man tent in their backyard for Parklife, serving breakfast in the morning and offering a place to charge your phone overnight.

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They're even setting up a campsite-style portaloo - so you'll never lose that festival feel during the weekend. The facilities should be pretty nice, too  - with the host promising to clean three times a day.

All of this is being priced at £289 per night, so if you can find three friends to tag along, you'll pay just over £70 each per evening.

For those who just can't face the chaotic Metrolink in the mornings or clambering aboard a hot sticky bus before the festival, this could be the better option. You can be out the door and inside the arena within minutes.

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Check out the Airbnb listing here.

Parklife is taking place on Sat 13 and Sunday 14 June, with Tyler, The Creator, Robyn, Skepta, Anderson .Paak, AJ Tracey, Khalid and Lewis Capaldi some of the big names appearing on a huge festival bill.

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GMP training exercise taking place this evening alongside @NWAmbulance @ManchesterFire @manarndale pic.twitter.com/00iq0al6rw

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) February 13, 2020]]> A Greater Manchester Police training exercise is being executed inside Manchester Arndale tonight.

The police force will be entering the shopping centre after it closes to take part in a live action training situation and are reassuring people not to be concerned if any loud bangs are heard.

North West Ambulance Service staff and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service will also be involved in the pre-planned scenario.

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The exercise allows emergency service staff to gain experiencing in real-world situations in genuine settings.

GMP released a statement on Twitter today regarding the operation, which said: "Officers from Greater Manchester Police alongside partners from NWAS and GMFRS will be taking part in a pre-planned routine training exercise within Manchester City Centre at Manchester Arndale this evening after the centre has closed.

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https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1227929839816060929

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"During this time, if you are within the area – you may hear loud noises coming from the centre however please do not be alarmed or concerned.

"This activity forms part of GMP’s on-going commitment to ensure officers have substantial training in real-life scenarios. There is nothing to suggest an immediate threat in Greater Manchester."

I'm sure someone will find a reason to moan about it...

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GMP training exercise taking place this evening alongside @NWAmbulance @ManchesterFire @manarndale pic.twitter.com/00iq0al6rw

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) February 13, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/bm-shoppers-are-losing-the-plot-over-50p-giant-yankee-candles/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:17:03 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9409

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]]> 9409 0 0 0 A savvy B&M shopper has bagged some Yankee Candles for 50p - saving a whopping £14.50 in the process.

The amazing bargain was discovered via the B&M app, which customers can use to scan item barcodes and reveal the real price of products in store.

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The bargain hunter shared her discovery of the super-cheap candles on Facebook group "B&M Bargains and More".

Her revelation was met with a mixture of praise and jealousy, with some users lamenting the fact they'd failed to bag a similar bargain themselves.

Discounts on B&M items tend to vary between stores, so you'll just have to keep your fingers crossed when you hit your local B&M.

B&M told the Daily Mirror: "B&M has thousands of items the barcode scanner app which works great for seasonal and end of lines which have been reduced but not yet marked down on display."

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You can download the B&M app here.

Use the store locator tool to find the nearest B&M to you.

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"I didn't want to leave without expressing my deepest gratitude..."

A message has been left for NHS staff by guests as they left Arrowe Park Hospital after they were quarantined amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

?: @NHSEngland

Read more here: https://t.co/ikvC2JpysW pic.twitter.com/zlgmGy2TSY

— ITV Granada Reports (@GranadaReports) February 13, 2020]]> A message has been left for NHS staff by guests put into quarantine at Arrowe Park Hospital after they were evacuated from China amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

Dozens of Brits have been freed from the Birkenhead hospital after spending two weeks in quarantine amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The news comes on the same day that the disease took 254 deaths in China, a record number since the epidemic. There have been a total of 1,360 deaths so far.

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A post went online today of what appears to be one quarantined patient holding a large sheet with a message to the NHS.

The message reads: "I didn't want to leave without expressing my deepest gratitude for what you have for us over these past two weeks.

"I arrived as a potential carrier for a deadly virus. I was a little anxious as to how I would be received. You greeted us warmly with gifts, cards, flowers and smiles. You made us feel welcome.

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"In our time of turmoil you took care of us with compassion and professionalism. The experience has been humbling.

"Not once did I feel you didn't have enough time to speak to me or help me. You proactively sought to make my confinement here more comfortable.

"I am one of the 89. But I'm sure my sentiment is shared by us all. Thank you."

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https://twitter.com/GranadaReports/status/1227915340077846528

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The message has since been shared almost 500 times and has been reposted across the internet hundreds more.

It comes after 83 people being held at Arrowe Park were told that their final set of test results have come back negative – confirming they are free of the virus.

It is expected they will leave the accommodation tomorrow (Thursday morning).

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"I didn't want to leave without expressing my deepest gratitude..."

A message has been left for NHS staff by guests as they left Arrowe Park Hospital after they were quarantined amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

?: @NHSEngland

Read more here: https://t.co/ikvC2JpysW pic.twitter.com/zlgmGy2TSY

— ITV Granada Reports (@GranadaReports) February 13, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchesters-iconic-cis-tower-is-set-for-a-150-million-overhaul/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 07:02:47 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9426

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]]> 9426 0 0 0 Plans to revamp Manchester's iconic CIS Tower have been submitted for planning.

The CIS building, once Europe's tallest skyscraper, was sold to Castlebrooke Investments for £66 million back in May 2017.

It had been home of the Co-Operative since the 1960s, before the group moved to its own building directly opposite at One Angel Square.

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The CIS remained Manchester’s tallest tower for more than 40 years before another Ian Simpson scheme, Beetham Tower, was built in 2006.

Now, the The 25-storey building is set for a massive overhaul which will see retail and leisure injected into its ground floor and the refurbishment of its basement level.

The building last underwent a refurbishment 15 years ago, which saw it get a £5.5 million solar panel face lift, however the re-development plans being submitted for this upcoming overhaul are like nothing a building from the 1960s has seen.

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An unprecedented amount of money has been committed by Castlebrooke Investments to ensure the listed building keeps up appearances in an ever-changing modern day Manchester city centre.

According to planning documents, the tower's well-recognised 'CIS' wording will be removed – however it is not yet clear if the wording will be replaced as a new name for the tower has not yet been chosen.

Castlebrooke director Estelle Hunt added: “No other 1960s listed building of this scale has been refurbished to this extent before in the UK.”

A decision on the submitted planning documents is due in April and if successful, construction is set to start as early as next year.

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]]> 9434 0 0 0 Big Mac fans flocked to the Golden Arches this week as the fast food chain began selling pots of the iconic sauce that define these classic burgers.

However, after bundling the containers into their fridges at home, customers made a realisation.

This dressing has an alarmingly short expiry date.

Big Mac Sauce buyers are now left with the task of tucking into their entire pot collection in a matter of days - which can be a good or bad thing depending on which way you choose to look at it.

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https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1227487751613775872?s=20

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Whilst the dates on the side of packaging states the sauce will expire within one month, there's another message suggesting it should be consumed on day of purchase - resulting in some confusion.

The sauce pots are specially stored in McDonald's branches in chillers, which keeps them fresh for several weeks.

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However, according to McDonald's, the 50p pots have a seven-day shelf life when taken home... leaving stockpilers with one week to finish them from date of purchase.

Big Mac Sauce is only available for a limited amount of time and can be ordered both in store and via the Uber Eats app.

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FINALLY ? Big Mac Special Sauce pots are here! #MacItBetter pic.twitter.com/HuLUurHwLr

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) February 12, 2020]]>

FINALLY ? Big Mac Special Sauce pots are here! #MacItBetter pic.twitter.com/HuLUurHwLr

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) February 12, 2020]]>

FINALLY ? Big Mac Special Sauce pots are here! #MacItBetter pic.twitter.com/HuLUurHwLr

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) February 12, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/someone-just-threw-a-salt-container-of-manchester-arndale/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:02:09 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9465

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Someone has just thrown a road salt container off the roof of the arndale @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/87SU1oEbIV

— Daryl Gorman (@Daryl_Gorman91) February 14, 2020]]> There's a large police presence around Manchester Arndale and traffic was stopped for a short while after someone allegedly threw a salt container off the roof of the shopping centre.

Photos emerged on twitter this morning of what appears to be the remains of an impact from something dropping from the roof of the Arndale.

A tweet by eyewitness Daryl Gorman stated: "Someone has just thrown a road salt container off the roof of the Arndale."

https://twitter.com/Daryl_Gorman91/status/1228267466683494411

When chatting to Daryl, he continued: "I didn't see it myself but it seems as if someone threw the yellow salt container off of the arndale. Luckily not hitting anyone.

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"There's a large police presence on the high street and around the arndale. Traffic stopped for a short while."

More to follow.

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Someone has just thrown a road salt container off the roof of the arndale @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/87SU1oEbIV

— Daryl Gorman (@Daryl_Gorman91) February 14, 2020]]>

Someone has just thrown a road salt container off the roof of the arndale @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/87SU1oEbIV

— Daryl Gorman (@Daryl_Gorman91) February 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/would-you-propose-to-your-partner-with-this-greggs-wedding-ring/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:44:55 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9488

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]]> 9488 0 0 0 It's Valentine's day, you're either getting down on one knee to ask the love of your life to marry you, or getting dumped. Again.

If it's the former, then you may want to consider swapping that ring asap for one of these...

Okay, it's clearly too late for that, but I had to find a way to shoehorn in this absolute masterpiece of a ring that Greggs posted on social media earlier.

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Captioned "We do. Do you?", the bakery kings posted a photo of a wedding ring emblazoned with the Greggs logo to a roaring response.

After only being up for an hour, at the time of posting the ring has almost 1,000 comments, most of which consists of people asking their partners to marry them – or women asking their fellas to just get them a Greggs ring regardless.

Kelly Rose took it one step further, though, commenting: "Ooo I’m hoping to get my sausage roll tonight..."

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Meanwhile, Ashley Corbin thought his Greggs-related gift for his other half was better (posted above). He said: "I'm not mad about this Greggs, but this is still better."

To be honest, we agree entirely...

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CLUB STATEMENThttps://t.co/ueMFeLFowu

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 14, 2020]]> Manchester City have been banned from the Champions League for the next two seasons by Uefa.

They have also been fined €30m (£25m) after they were found to have "seriously misled European football’s governing body" and broken financial fair play rules.

The ban reflects just how seriously Uefa is taking FFP compliance and it may not just be the reigning Premier League champions who cop for such a punishment.

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A statement on Manchester City's official website reads: "Manchester City is disappointed but not surprised by today’s announcement by the UEFA Adjudicatory Chamber.

"The Club has always anticipated the ultimate need to seek out an independent body and process to impartially consider the comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence in support of its position.

"In December 2018, the UEFA Chief Investigator publicly previewed the outcome and sanction he intended to be delivered to Manchester City, before any investigation had even begun.

"The subsequent flawed and consistently leaked UEFA process he oversaw has meant that there was little doubt in the result that he would deliver.

"The Club has formally complained to the UEFA Disciplinary body, a complaint which was validated by a CAS ruling."

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https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1228387687918374912

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It continues: "Simply put, this is a case initiated by UEFA, prosecuted by UEFA and judged by UEFA.

"With this prejudicial process now over, the Club will pursue an impartial judgment as quickly as possible and will therefore, in the first instance, commence proceedings with the Court of Arbitration for Sport at the earliest opportunity."

When charged in May 2019, City strongly denied any wrongdoing.

More to follow.

 

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CLUB STATEMENThttps://t.co/ueMFeLFowu

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/menthol-cigarettes-set-to-be-banned-from-may-2020/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:00:19 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=6908 6908 0 0 0

Menthol cigarettes are being made illegal this year 2020 is already SHITE

— IML? (@isadxra_x) January 1, 2020]]>

No more menthol cigarettes I'm devasted just thinking how I was giving mine away like candy last night

— Rosie (@m1nniegoetze) January 1, 2020]]>

Menthol cigarettes ? are being banned in the UK ?? from May 2020.. Guess I have to start brushing my teeth in the mornings instead ???‍♂️

— Jamie Will (@YoungJambo) January 1, 2020]]> Menthol cigarettes will be banned and taken off shelves this year as new laws come into effect.

The ban will take place from May 20, 2020 in an effort to stop young people from taking up smoking – or continuing to smoke.

The ban will also include menthol flavoured rolling tobacco and once all menthol products are taken off shelves, they will no longer be available.

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The strict new legislation stems from new EU Tobacco Product Directive laws which outlaws menthol cigarettes. Skinny cigarettes will also be banned from UK stores.

There was an appeal to stop the law from being put into action by Philip Morris International, the manufacturer of Marlboro, but the bid was unsuccessful.

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https://twitter.com/YoungJambo/status/1212449619436851200

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Anti-smoking charity, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) outlined the new rules, stating: "No person may produce or supply a cigarette or hand rolling tobacco with:

"(a) a filter, paper, package, capsule or other component containing flavourings;
"(b) a filter, paper or capsule containing tobacco or nicotine; or
"(c) a technical feature allowing the consumer to modify the smell, taste, or smoke intensity of the product."

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The news won't come as a surprise to many, as the European Court of Justice (ECJ) announced back in 2016 that manufacturers will have four years to phase all menthol products out.

The ECJ claims that menthol flavouring is used to increase the attraction of cigarette smoking, with research by the US Food and Drug Administration claiming they are more addictive and harder to quit.

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Menthol cigarettes are being made illegal this year 2020 is already SHITE

— IML? (@isadxra_x) January 1, 2020]]>

No more menthol cigarettes I'm devasted just thinking how I was giving mine away like candy last night

— Rosie (@m1nniegoetze) January 1, 2020]]>

Menthol cigarettes ? are being banned in the UK ?? from May 2020.. Guess I have to start brushing my teeth in the mornings instead ???‍♂️

— Jamie Will (@YoungJambo) January 1, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/choir-for-bad-singers/ Sun, 16 Feb 2020 17:39:46 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9178

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]]> 9178 0 0 0 If we’re left alone long enough with our own thoughts, human nature takes its course. We start singing.

It’s a curious reflex, but bursting into song is often beneficial.

It manages to keep us in the right frame of mind in almost any situation - distracting us from our surroundings or adding colour to a memory.

Singing makes the mundane tasks more manageable, the scary stuff less stressful, and the good moments glow brighter.

The only problem is that not all of us were blessed with the ability to hit those high notes. Belting out our favourite tunes at maximum volume might strike a chord with our own emotions, but it only serves to touch a nerve of our friends and family.

What we hear is great, but for others it's grating.

That’s what makes The Tuneless Choir such a curious little society. They don’t cringe at tone-deaf vocalists; they actually welcome clumsy singers with open arms. If you can’t ever seem to hit the right note, you’re a perfect fit for membership.

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Designed “for those who love singing but lack the ability, practice or confidence to do so”, the first Tuneless Choir singing group was formed back in 2016. Now there are more than two dozen across the country - one right here in our own backyard.

Local mother Gemma Cunliffe, alongside friend Sarah Wheeler, set up the Oldham brand following the loss of her partner - and the group has served as both an essential outlet and support group in particularly dark times.

Dozens of other members have similar stories. The Tuneless Choir is their safe space - and one where everyone is always happy.

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Meeting fortnightly at The Cotton Rooms on Rock Street, the group has amassed more than fifty members in just five months. But despite the large attendances, they're still encouraging people to come on down to join in.

“No pressure, no judgment, just confidence-boosting fun and a great atmosphere,” the Tuneless Choir promise.

It's perhaps the only place you're free to sing in your own style - no matter how off-key that might be.

Learn more about the amazing choir that's changing lives by visiting their website.

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]]> 9483 0 0 0 The O2 Ritz is hosting a special tribute to one of the best-loved clubs to ever grace the Manchester club scene. 

Jilly's Rockworld - the Oxford Road venue that treated guitar music fans to some of the most memorable nights out of their lives - is back in the city for one night only on 11 April 2020.

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The club closed a decade ago, but this 10th Anniversary Reunion special lets old school punk rockers, metalheads and moshers relive their youths and drench themselves in eighties and nineties nostalgia.

Taking place from 10.30pm 'til late, the event stars original DJs Mark McKenna, Chris Murphy and Matt Ramsbottom - who will be spinning grungy classics all night long.

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Huge demand is expected - but there's still chance to grab a ticket. And, in an ode to cheaper times, they're only £6 each.

Get your tickets for the event here and RSVP to the official Facebook page for more information.

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]]> 9500 0 0 0 The UK is only just recovering from the damage caused by Storm Ciara last weekend, but it's time to brace for more horrific weather as Storm Dennis edges closer to our coastlines.

Weather experts are warning that Storm Dennis is "likely to bring very heavy rain, flooding and disruption to travel" with gales of up to 70mph predicted in certain parts of the UK.

And while the storm has not yet arrived, it has already caused travel disruption with trains and flights being cancelled up and down the country.

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British Airways has cancelled 40 short-haul flights to and from Heathrow on Saturday, with the routes to Amsterdam and Glasgow being worst affected – with plenty more cancellations predicted.

For the second weekend in a row the Met Office has issued 'danger to life warnings' for parts of the country.

The UK's national weather service has dubbed Storm Dennis 'the perfect storm' and says it poses a greater risk of widespread flooding than Storm Ciara.

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Network Rail have even asked people living or working near railways to secure anything that could be blown onto tracks – including bins, trampolines and any other loose objects.

Runaway trampolines caused train delays during Storm Ciara's reign last week when high winds blew dozens of them onto tracks up and down the country.

Owners of these bouncy contraptions are being urged by Network Rail and RoSPA to safely store them away, "particularly during winter months when the wind can force a trampoline to become airborne".

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RoSPA said: "Tie down large trampolines - there are tether kits available that can be used for this purpose. With smaller trampolines, flip them upside down.

"Remove safety netting from enclosure or cage frames to reduce the sail-like qualities of the cages during windy weather."

https://twitter.com/OwenRoffe/status/1226535454851420160

Sound advice. Basically, tie down your trampolines, turn your bins on their sides and don't walk the dog near the canal – because we're in for another hefty one this weekend.

Click here to get an accurate reading on Manchester's weekend forecast – including the weather warnings that are in place.

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Announcement on my train just now: “We are going to be held here for the foreseeable future due to a trampoline in the overhead wires. But there is a bar in Coach C.” #StormCiara

— Owen Roffe (@OwenRoffe) February 9, 2020]]>

Announcement on my train just now: “We are going to be held here for the foreseeable future due to a trampoline in the overhead wires. But there is a bar in Coach C.” #StormCiara

— Owen Roffe (@OwenRoffe) February 9, 2020]]>

Announcement on my train just now: “We are going to be held here for the foreseeable future due to a trampoline in the overhead wires. But there is a bar in Coach C.” #StormCiara

— Owen Roffe (@OwenRoffe) February 9, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/online-shopping-addicts-wanted-for-channel-4-tv-show/ Sat, 15 Feb 2020 11:06:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9508

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]]> 9508 0 0 0 Are you constantly receiving parcels from popular online retailers? Are you worried about yours, or someone else's online shopping habits?

A returning Channel 4 TV show wants to help you kick the addiction and break your obsessive relationship with your local parcel delivery man.

Channel 4 bosses are scouring the country to find families who are "addicted to online shopping" for Supershoppers, the programme that brings viewers the inside scoop on Britain's brands and retailers – including money-saving tips.

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The poster for Supershoppers reads: "Are you and your family addicted to online shopping? Do you make several online orders a week?"

Producers from Firecrest Films "would particularly love to hear from families who love online shopping for everything from electronics to toys to household goods."

In other words, if you receive parcels containing the above, almost every week, then get in touch.

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Showstoppers bosses state: "We want to help your family save money – on everything from your holidays to your utility bills, from the clothes you wear to the food you eat

"If you want the clever and savvy shortcuts which will save your family cash, then we’d love to hear from you…"

The show is currently in pre-production and does not yet have an air date, so you have plenty of time to put your case forward.

To do so, visit the Channel 4 website here where you can apply to be on the show.

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]]> 9516 0 0 0 The nation is obsessed with Zoflora at the minute – thanks mainly to Instagram influencers such as Mrs Hinch – but the latest scent from the range has caused hysteria on social media.

Fans of the brand are going wild for 'Midnight Bloom', which people are saying smells just like Alien perfume.

Posting on popular Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, Leah Jane wrote: "These smell just like Alien perfume and it smells amazing!

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She continues: "Zoflora Midnight Blooms, £1.48, at Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons..."

The post has racked up over 2,000 comments on the Facebook group with the majority of the comments coming from people tagging their friends or partners.

The brand new product, according to its description, has floral rose top notes and amber undertones – which is why it has been compared to Thierry Mugler's incredibly popular Alien fragrance.

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The beauty of Zoflora is that the scents are absolutely bang on and the product can be used to both scent rooms and descale your bathrooms.

Oh, and they'll only set you back £1.50 per bottle.

You can grab the new Midnight Blossoms scent from most supermarkets, or grab yourself an alternative £5 trio on Amazon here.

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]]> 9536 0 0 0 Caroline Flack has been found dead at the age of 40.

The former Love Island host is believed to have killed herself at home on Valentine's Day, the Mirror reports.

Her family has been informed.

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The TV personality told her fans she would be leaving Love Island in a post on social media just two months ago.

The presenter then stepped down from hosting the ITV2 reality show after she was charged with assault last month.

She denied the charges she was facing – but was set to face trial in March over the allegations.

https://twitter.com/MrDtAFC/status/1228740873917288448

https://twitter.com/RobCooperPR/status/1228740906569936901

However, during the two months since news broke of her arrest, she faced a huge social media backlash – which saw her take a step back from the media and away from the limelight all together.

Her death has come as a massive shock to many.

More to follow.

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Hope the media and everyone who sent abuse to Caroline Flack over recent allegations are happy, cannot believe she’s been found dead, maybe now social media platforms like Twitter will put an end to all these abusive trolls who do nothing but abuse others for likes and retweets.

— MR DT © (@MrDtAFC) February 15, 2020]]>

Caroline Flack, Mike Thalassitis & Sophie Gradon. Love Island producers / ITV needs to take responsibility on how they chew up and spit out people. Remember how Jeremy Kyle had one death in 14 years and was axed.... ? They’ve churned out 187 “reality stars” in less than 5 years.

— Rob Cooper (@RobCooperPR) February 15, 2020]]>

Hope the media and everyone who sent abuse to Caroline Flack over recent allegations are happy, cannot believe she’s been found dead, maybe now social media platforms like Twitter will put an end to all these abusive trolls who do nothing but abuse others for likes and retweets.

— MR DT © (@MrDtAFC) February 15, 2020]]>

Caroline Flack, Mike Thalassitis & Sophie Gradon. Love Island producers / ITV needs to take responsibility on how they chew up and spit out people. Remember how Jeremy Kyle had one death in 14 years and was axed.... ? They’ve churned out 187 “reality stars” in less than 5 years.

— Rob Cooper (@RobCooperPR) February 15, 2020]]>

Hope the media and everyone who sent abuse to Caroline Flack over recent allegations are happy, cannot believe she’s been found dead, maybe now social media platforms like Twitter will put an end to all these abusive trolls who do nothing but abuse others for likes and retweets.

— MR DT © (@MrDtAFC) February 15, 2020]]>

Caroline Flack, Mike Thalassitis & Sophie Gradon. Love Island producers / ITV needs to take responsibility on how they chew up and spit out people. Remember how Jeremy Kyle had one death in 14 years and was axed.... ? They’ve churned out 187 “reality stars” in less than 5 years.

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]]> 9540 0 0 0 Picking up dog poo is one of life's most miserable activities – especially when your dog is a sh*t machine, which most are.

If you're a dog owner then you've experienced every issue that comes with this mundane activity and it doesn't take a genius to understand the inevitable result of it.

Dog sh*te on your fingers. There, I said it. It's a nightmare and if my dog understood fluent English he'd have called the RSPCA himself after five years of me picking up his doo doo.

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But all that commotion could be a thing of the past after one member of popular Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK spotted cans of 'poop freeze' on shelves at B&M.

Posting to the group, Jemma Scott said: "Poop Freeze in BnM for £1.99! If you are a dog owner you know how horrid de-pooping the garden can be after its rained! I will be trying it tomorrow!

"If it's raining and my dog poops no I don't pick it up straight away. This is not to be sprayed on the dog it's only on the poop.

Basically, it makes picking up your dog poop a piece of piss.

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If like me, you had no idea a product like this existed, then you'll be absolutely delighted. If you knew it existed, then the price of this little can of heaven should already have dragged your little potato body from your couch.

It will set you back £1.99 per can, but after a brief look on the B&M website it doesn't appear to be available online.

So you better get down to your local discount store before they're all gone – or alternatively, Amazon is selling a two-pack which is just as good.

 

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]]> 9549 0 0 0 Home]]> There are plenty of spots to grab a kebab in the centre of Manchester these days – from a greasy midnight doner on Oldham Street to sitting down for a gourmet feast down a quaint back alley of the Northern Quarter.

They are a biblical part of any night out, or sometimes the sole reason to leave your gaff in the first place – and with a significant food revolution currently sweeping Mancunia, the upward trajectory of both competition and standards is at an all time high.

BAB is embracing this revolution head on and its kebab offerings are serious. Here's why...

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BAB, located in an unassuming puddle-ridden alleyway in the centre of town, is all about vibrant flavours, locally-sourced ingredients and homemade marinades and sauces. This really shows.

Their team of creative chefs make their fresh flatbreads from scratch in an open theatre-style kitchen and cook all of their breads on a robata grill, giving each kebab the sensational charcoal flavour it deserves.

But opening up their menu is when it gets real – from their Flat Iron Steak kebab that is smothered in whipped blue cheese and truffle, to their classic Lamb Adana with sprinklings of feta and pistachio labneh, their offerings really do stand out from the crowd.

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I could go on all day about their menu, but in doing so I'd be taking away the joy of discovering it for yourself – so check it out here in all of its glory.

It's also worth noting that BAB offers a selection of 'non-babs' and meze dishes – so those who are still clutching onto food-related New Year's resolutions can safely enter the premises without being disappointed by their alternative options.

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Food aside, just like its sister venue and Northern Quarter institution Pen and Pencil, customers have the ability to take large party bookings and/or hire their chefs for private events – and we highly recommend you do so. Check out their brochure for platter and drinks packages, cocktail school options and loads more.

There is a lot to admire about BAB, and their "kebabs worth sitting down for" motto instantly rings true once you walk through the doors of their cosy home – nestled away in an authentic crevice of Manchester's Northern Quarter.

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The smart thing to do is check them out as soon as possible, and with their to-die-for Flat Iron Steak kebab still on the menu for another two weeks, there's no time like the present.

Location: Little Lever St, Manchester, M1 1HR
Website: babnq.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 806 0313

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]]> 9564 0 0 0 ITV has confirmed that Love Island is cancelled this evening following the death of Caroline Flack.

The former host of the ITV2 reality show took her own life on Valentine's Day in news that shocked the nation when it broke yesterday.

A spokesperson for ITV said: "Many people at ITV knew Caroline well and held her in great affection. All of us are absolutely devastated at this tragic news.

"After careful consultation between Caroline's representatives and the Love Island production team and given how close we still are to the news of Caroline's tragic death we have decided not to broadcast tonight's Love Island out of respect for Caroline's family.

"Love Island will return tomorrow night which will include a tribute to Caroline who will be forever in our hearts."

More to follow.

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]]> 9570 0 0 0 Almost 100,000 people have signed a petition for all schools to teach basic sign language to children.

The campaign was launched by an 18-year-old from Heywood, Greater Manchester, who saw first hand how sign language can change people's lives for the better.

Jade Kilduff started the petition just over a month ago after seeing how sign language transformed the life of her younger brother, who has brain damage, cerebral palsy, and visual impairment.

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Christian, four, had struggles at birth and his parents were told he would never be able to communicate, so Jade spent two years teaching him sign language.

Speaking to Sky News, Jade said: "Christian communicates by using sign language and a lot of people when talking to Christian would have to talk through me.

"And I thought it was unfair that he could only communicate to me and a few of our family members and I thought if everybody just knew a little bit of sign then it would make the world more inclusive."

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Very few Brit schools teach sign language, and with 12 million people in the UK suffering from hearing loss, and 50,000 children with hearing impairments, is it time schools introduced signing?

On her Change.org petition, Jade states: "Hundreds of thousands of children here in the UK use sign language or signing systems to aid communication. When you add into the equation their family and friends, these numbers run into millions.

"I strongly believe that if all primary schools and early years settings promote a sign of the day/week children will learn the basic word signs.

"If all children were taught sign language at school, it would make the world a less lonely place for people like my brother."

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At the time of writing, 96,763 people have signed the petition to 'make it compulsory for all schools and early years to teach basic signing', which has prompted a Department for Education spokesperson to respond.

They told Sky News: "We are firmly committed to ensuring that children with SEND (special educational needs and disability), including hearing impairments, receive the support they need in early years, at school and at college.

"Schools have the freedom to include British Sign Language (BSL) in their curriculum if they wish to do so, and we are working towards a BSL GCSE which will be introduced as soon as it possible, subject to meeting GCSE requirements."

You can sign Jade's petition here.

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It is with deepest sadness that we have learned of the passing of former player Harry Gregg OBE. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club go out to Harry’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/5kjlpn5Wqm

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 17, 2020]]> Manchester United's great goalkeeper and Munich air disaster hero Harry Gregg has passed away. 

The former Old Trafford shot-stopper died peacefully in Coleraine, aged 87.

Gregg, once the world's most expensive goalkeeper, played for United between 1957 and 1966, also earning 25 caps for Northern Ireland.

He was aboard the airplane carrying the Busy Babes that crashed following take-off in 1958, heroically pulling passengers from the wreckage and saving the lives of several teammates.

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https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1229308397440454656?s=20

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Tributes have poured in from across the world of sport, with Manchester United expressing their "deepest sadness" at the news.

Gregg won the Best Goalkeeper award at the 1958 World Cup and will go down in history as one of the all-time goalkeeping greats.

He was awarded with an OBE last year for his services to football.

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It is with deepest sadness that we have learned of the passing of former player Harry Gregg OBE. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club go out to Harry’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/5kjlpn5Wqm

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 17, 2020]]>

It is with deepest sadness that we have learned of the passing of former player Harry Gregg OBE. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club go out to Harry’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/5kjlpn5Wqm

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/ancoats-residents-are-prisoners-in-own-homes-due-to-unsafe-building/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:17:11 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9596

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]]> 9596 0 0 0 Residents in Ancoats say they feel like "prisoners in their own homes" after being forced to pay for 24/7 fire safety teams to patrol their unsafe building.

Wardens equipped with air horns were recently sent to the pair of apartment blocks in Albion Works after faulty fire alarms were discovered.

The safety staff (known as "The Waking Watch") are costing residents thousands – but will remain on site around the clock until a new system is installed.

There is still no confirmation as to when the alarms will be replaced.

People living in Albion Works are also being forced to fund the replacement of the building’s non-compliant cladding, which could reach five-figure sums for each flat.

The building owners are refusing to offer financial support for these major repairs, and inhabitants are now pleading with the government to step in and help.

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Resident Leanne Kilheeney says that she “feels sick” every time she receives an email from the building's management company RMG.

“At first the communication around the issue was so full of technical jargon that nobody really understood exactly what was going on, leaving myself and my neighbours confused and anxious for what was to come," Leanne said.

“A year later the building has still not been touched and investigations are still going on.

"We are constantly being drip fed additional issues in the building that have now been deemed unsafe; Cladding, wooden walk ways, balconies, compartmentation, and the fire alarms. A waking watch has now been implemented in our building. We are having to watch men walk around our buildings carrying air horns in case of a fire.”

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https://twitter.com/McrCladiators/status/1228605905958264833?s=20

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Leanne says that residents want to “get out” of the building, but their homes have suddenly become “completely unsellable”.

“Not only are we living in fear that our entire building is unsafe, we are also living in fear of the increasing costs that are going to come our way,”  she explained.

“The waking watch alone is costing £10K a week. I have been so sensible with money my whole life, and now I am potentially facing a lifetime of debt. It’s a sickening thought.

“At a time when we all just want to get out of this unsafe building, we are all trapped. We are prisoners in our own unsafe homes.

“We are helpless without the government's backing. How has it come to this?”

The crisis has given rise to a group called the Manchester Cladiators - a collection of residents who are working with Andy Burnham and Lucy Powell to push the issue into parliament.

According to the Cladiators, there are as many as 77 buildings affected by similar safety issues.

Learn more about the group here.

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Please follow @NorthCladiators - we are looking to support a wider number of residents impacted by #claddingscandal issues across the North #EndOurCladdingScandal https://t.co/NEHYuFJ4lB

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) February 15, 2020]]>

Please follow @NorthCladiators - we are looking to support a wider number of residents impacted by #claddingscandal issues across the North #EndOurCladdingScandal https://t.co/NEHYuFJ4lB

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) February 15, 2020]]>

Please follow @NorthCladiators - we are looking to support a wider number of residents impacted by #claddingscandal issues across the North #EndOurCladdingScandal https://t.co/NEHYuFJ4lB

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) February 15, 2020]]>

Please follow @NorthCladiators - we are looking to support a wider number of residents impacted by #claddingscandal issues across the North #EndOurCladdingScandal https://t.co/NEHYuFJ4lB

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) February 15, 2020]]>

Please follow @NorthCladiators - we are looking to support a wider number of residents impacted by #claddingscandal issues across the North #EndOurCladdingScandal https://t.co/NEHYuFJ4lB

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) February 15, 2020]]>

Please follow @NorthCladiators - we are looking to support a wider number of residents impacted by #claddingscandal issues across the North #EndOurCladdingScandal https://t.co/NEHYuFJ4lB

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) February 15, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/baby-dubbed-homer-simpson-after-mums-breastfeeding-mishap-goes-viral/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:10:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9603

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]]> 9603 0 0 0 An image of a grinning baby with a fake tan beard has been sending the internet into fits of giggles. 

20-year-old Keziah Jozefiak snapped the pic of her son Raf after her fake tan ended up all over his mouth during breastfeeding.

The young mum had been prepping herself for a night on the town, but quickly grabbed Raf to feed him when she realised he was hungry.

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Unfortunately, the tan didn't have time to dry, leaving the poor lad "looking like Homer Simpson."

Keziah said: “When I looked down at Raf I just burst out laughing. I couldn’t believe the tan had left his mouth looking like Homer.

“It is the first and definitely last time I feed him with my tan still on."

https://twitter.com/kozefiaak/status/1228327335671353349

Keziah has said her family found the whole episode hilarious - and the internet has had the same reaction.

The post of Raf now has more than 100,000 interactions on Twitter. What a legend.

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someone please remind me to wash my tan off before feeding raf please ? pic.twitter.com/6ggDxwu7RQ

— k? (@kozefiaak) February 14, 2020]]>

someone please remind me to wash my tan off before feeding raf please ? pic.twitter.com/6ggDxwu7RQ

— k? (@kozefiaak) February 14, 2020]]>

someone please remind me to wash my tan off before feeding raf please ? pic.twitter.com/6ggDxwu7RQ

— k? (@kozefiaak) February 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/this-womans-hack-for-slicing-cheese-has-changed-the-game-forever/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:22:04 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9605

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]]> 9605 0 0 0 There's nothing better than a perfect slice of cheese (or two) for your sandwich, but we've all been there... it's a mission cutting those slices from hefty blocks of cheddar.

It's much easier to just buy pre-sliced cheese in packs from the supermarket but the human race aren't naturally advanced thinkers.

Therefore, the following hack is something most people can adopt – provided you own a potato peeler. But most people do, right?

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To be fair, the slices cut in this post are quite small, but if you've got a hefty potato slicer then you're in for a right treat.

Posting in the popular Facebook group 'Extreme Budget DIY & Life Hacks', Chloe Burton said: "Probably my daftest moment ever however works an absolute treat.

"Use a peeler to slice your block of cheese! Perfectly slim slices of cheese in a fraction of the time it takes me to use a knife...

"Disclaimer: I cannot be held legally responsible for any excess consumption of cheese that occurs as a result of trying this method out."

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It turns out people have already been doing this for a while too, with plenty of people in the comment section expressing their love for potato sliced cheese.

Raven Lunar said: "I taught my son to do this when he used to use nearly a block of cheese for a sandwich, it’s saved me a fortune!"

Lynda Marland has another use for it too, commenting: "Always have lol great isn't it works well on really hard butter too if you forget to take it out the fridge softens quicker for the toast."

To be honest, I'm more interested in Lynda's method.  Nice one, Facebook.

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]]> 9625 0 0 0 A sinkhole has suddenly appeared just outside of Manchester city centre. 

The tarmac has caved in near the old Queen's Arms pub on Honey Street beyond Red Bank in the Green Quarter area –  and it's DEEP.

Traffic is being diverted, with police and water services already on the scene.

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The hole appears to be around 10ft deep and has been cordoned off with safety barriers – however with police keeping people well away from the hole, it could be much deeper.

This isn't the first sinkhole to appear in Greater Manchester recently, either.

Extreme downpours in early February led to a Rochdale garden caving in, and more terrain trouble is expected in the coming days as Storm Dennis continues to batter the country.

Be careful on the roads!

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]]> 9635 0 0 0 An exotic and immersive theatrical party is bursting into Peter Street this month.   

Theatre Impossible is cranking the heat, raising the volume, and inflaming the senses on Saturday 29th February for an unprecedented kind of club experience.

Entitled "Smoke & Mirrors", this mystical event will feature live performances, dazzling pyrotechnics and heart-pounding music - as well as a wide range of specially-designed, thirst-quenching cocktails behind the Impossible bar.

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DJ Stylus will be soundtracking the eye-popping scenery, playing a set packed full of floor-stompers curated exclusively for the occasion as he spins the decks from 11pm 'til late.

The venue is keeping its cards close to its chest on what other magic lies behind the curtain, but Theatre Impossible promoters are guaranteeing this won't be a night that punters will forget in a hurry.

Tickets are up online right now at Skiddle, with table bookings available via info@be-impossible.com.

Make sure you RSVP to the official Facebook event too.

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]]> 9655 0 0 0 Manchester is doing pretty well for pizza at the moment with the likes of Rudy's pretty much owning the city centre and Double Zero smashing it in south Manchester suburbia.

But, as I always say, you can never have too much pizza. Ever.

So, when news broke of a new Northern Quarter pizza pop-up opening that serves massive slices you can literally hide behind, I was delighted – as I'm sure you are.

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Nell's Pizza will be taking over Common for a whopper of a weekly pizza party and their pies are f*cking massive.

The NYC-inspired pop-up will be serving 21-inch pizzas weekly every Thursday from the popular NQ institution, and you will have the choice of grabbing a full one, or just buying a slice – either way, you'll leave the premises much heavier than you walked in.

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They'll open their oven doors this Thursday (20th February) at 4pm, and then every Thursday after that (but always double check that they're open before visiting).

Oh, and you'll even be able to grab yourself a veggie or vegan option. It is the Northern Quarter after all.

Find out more on Common's website here, where you can also book a table.

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]]> 9662 0 0 0 Of all the combinations in the world that I enjoy, never would I have put Elvis Presley and Nirvana on the same stage, but f*ck me am I intrigued.

From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead as the famous genre meets Grunge, in the form of Elvana – an Elvis fronted Nirvana tribute show. Wow.

According to event promoters, Elvana gives Nirvana "the front man it has been missing since ’94," and rips through Kurt Cobain's catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of rock & roll's finest moments.

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Basically, it smells like cheeseburgers and teen spirit, and I don't think I can afford to miss it.

While Elvana started as a bunch of friends assembling an Elvis-fronted Nirvana tribute for a joke, it has now snowballed into an act that has taken the UK by storm.

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To cap off an amazing year, the band are embarking on a headline tour that takes them right through to spring, delivering their grungy swagger to the masses – and they'll kick down the doors of Manchester's O2 Ritz on Saturday 14th March.

Click here to find out more and to purchase tickets – while you can!

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British couple onboard #coronavirus hit cruise ship Diamond Princess have tested positive for the illness. David Abel had been vlogging from their cabin whilst in quarantine on the ship that’s docked in Japan. @itvnews pic.twitter.com/i5gCCzM26W

— Charlie Frost (@frostreports) February 18, 2020]]>

So David Abel the British man on the news on the Diamond Princess has tested positive for #COVID19 . He rose awareness to get the government to bring them all home and is now on his way to hospital in Japan with his wife Sally. Tragic for them but good they will get great care.

— Intelligent Mum (@IntelligentMum) February 18, 2020]]> A British couple who have been stranded on a cruise ship since February 3rd have tested positive for coronavirus.

David and Sally Abel, from Northamptonshire, have made multiple live streamed television appearances since becoming stranded and are among 2,500 passengers who have been stuck on the Diamond Princess off the Japanese coast.

Until now, it has seemed as though the couple's quarantine has kept them away from the virus, however according to a Facebook post by David this morning, they have now tested positive.

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In the Facebook post, David writes: "There is going to be a time of quiet. We have been proved positive and leaving for hospital soon. Blessings all xxx"

David's reporting onboard the ship has become extremely popular in recent weeks and his post this morning has received hundreds of comments of support from people around the globe.

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David and his wife Sally recently told Good Morning Britain that couples are being split up if one of them tests positive for the virus

Mr Abel told the programme: "It doesn't matter how long you've been married, couples have been separated. Elderly couples, one I understand in their eighties, have been split up. It's very very worrying for those on board."

His wife Sally added: "We've been together 50 years and the thought of one of us being positive and one not and being split is very scary."

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Just about 80 per cent of the ship's passengers were aged 60 or over, with 215 in their 80s and 11 in their 90s, according to Japanese media. The ship typically has a crew of 1,100 and a passenger capacity of 2,670.

The couple are currently on their way to hospital in Japan.

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British couple onboard #coronavirus hit cruise ship Diamond Princess have tested positive for the illness. David Abel had been vlogging from their cabin whilst in quarantine on the ship that’s docked in Japan. @itvnews pic.twitter.com/i5gCCzM26W

— Charlie Frost (@frostreports) February 18, 2020]]>

So David Abel the British man on the news on the Diamond Princess has tested positive for #COVID19 . He rose awareness to get the government to bring them all home and is now on his way to hospital in Japan with his wife Sally. Tragic for them but good they will get great care.

— Intelligent Mum (@IntelligentMum) February 18, 2020]]>

British couple onboard #coronavirus hit cruise ship Diamond Princess have tested positive for the illness. David Abel had been vlogging from their cabin whilst in quarantine on the ship that’s docked in Japan. @itvnews pic.twitter.com/i5gCCzM26W

— Charlie Frost (@frostreports) February 18, 2020]]>

So David Abel the British man on the news on the Diamond Princess has tested positive for #COVID19 . He rose awareness to get the government to bring them all home and is now on his way to hospital in Japan with his wife Sally. Tragic for them but good they will get great care.

— Intelligent Mum (@IntelligentMum) February 18, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/avril-lavigne-is-coming-to-manchester-on-tour/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:00:17 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=4613

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]]> 4613 0 0 0 Avril Lavigne is coming back to Manchester on a huge tour this spring.

The Canadian singer will be hitting the city next year with her Head Above Water world tour.

Famous for classic tracks like Sk8er Boi, Complicated and Girlfriend, the pop legend has released six studio albums.

https://twitter.com/evieontheshore/status/1184027072987123712

Avril will be visiting the UK as part of the European leg of the tour, which is to promote said Head Above Water album.

The tour is already underway in the US, and after visiting America and Canada she’ll be over here this spring.

She’ll be playing at the Manchester O2 Apollo on Thursday 2nd April, one of only few UK dates.

https://twitter.com/bibbyblanco/status/1184046613997740033

And in even better news, £2 from each ticket sale will be donated to The Avril Lavigne Foundation to support people with Lyme disease and other serious disabilities or illnesses.

There are still tickets left, but you better act fast!

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You can fucking bet I’m going to see Avril Lavigne in Manchester next year. No way I’m missing that shit. I’ve wanted to see her live for literally ten years.

— ∀ (@OutsiderAmy) October 15, 2019]]>

Avril Lavigne is coming to Manchester and honestly my inner child is screaming

— Evie ?? (@evieontheshore) October 15, 2019]]>

I would like to make a case for 'Complicated' by Avril Lavigne being the greatest song of all time.

— Montega Bibby (@bibbyblanco) October 15, 2019]]>

Avril Lavigne is coming to Manchester and honestly my inner child is screaming

— Evie ?? (@evieontheshore) October 15, 2019]]>

You can fucking bet I’m going to see Avril Lavigne in Manchester next year. No way I’m missing that shit. I’ve wanted to see her live for literally ten years.

— ∀ (@OutsiderAmy) October 15, 2019]]>

I would like to make a case for 'Complicated' by Avril Lavigne being the greatest song of all time.

— Montega Bibby (@bibbyblanco) October 15, 2019]]>

Avril Lavigne is coming to Manchester and honestly my inner child is screaming

— Evie ?? (@evieontheshore) October 15, 2019]]>

I would like to make a case for 'Complicated' by Avril Lavigne being the greatest song of all time.

— DeMar DePression (@bibbyblanco) October 15, 2019]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-souvenir-director-joanna-hogg-is-hosting-an-in-conversation-at-manchester-film-festival/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:10:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9404

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]]> 9404 0 0 0 Joanna Hogg, director and screenwriter of The Souvenir, has been announced as a special guest at Manchester Film Festival. 

The award-winning filmmaker will be taking part in an exclusive ‘In Conversation’ event ahead of the UK premiere of Write When You Get Work.

Director Stacy Cochran will sit down with Hogg before the screening on Sunday 8 March to discuss the movie, their respective careers and the independent cinema scene at large.

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Write When You Get Work - a New York-based romantic comedy starring Finn Wittrock, Rachel Keller, Emily Mortimer and James Ransone - tells the tale of a woman working in the admissions office at an exclusive private school. When she crosses paths with her high school boyfriend - he begins to infiltrate her life for love and profit.

Cochran, who was at the wheel for My New Gun, Boys, and Drop Back Ten, is also participating in a Q&A session hosted by Hogg once the premiere has ended.

Audience members will have a rare opportunity to ask questions about the movie and hear from two of the most vital voices in independent cinema today.

Tickets are available now, with prices covering the 'In Conversation', film screening and Q&A, with high demand expected.

Buy them online here.

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]]> 9680 0 0 0 Scentless weed is seemingly set to hit the market soon.  

A Canadian company is preparing to produce cannabis with almost no odour whatsoever.

CannabCo's PURECANN anti-odour technology is touted as the first of its kind - substantially weakening the smell so weed is “virtually undetectable” when it is carried, stored or smoked.

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Cannabis is legal in Canada, although there are still grievances surrounding the potent aroma of the drug.

This new technology aims to combat these complaints whilst also offering a smoother smoke and lessening the intensity of next-day effects.

CannabCo has applied for a production license from Health Canada, and if they are given the thumbs-up, the company are planning to roll out numerous products for both the recreational and medicinal markets.

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]]> 9688 0 0 0 E4 is looking for new contestants to get hitched on their popular show Don't Tell The Bride – a show which follows an engaged grooms as they attempt to plan the perfect wedding with £13,000 in their pocket.

The show is famous, however, for the absolute nightmare situations that these grooms get themselves into, which often involves spending all of the money on pointless things and creating ridiculous themes for their big day.

Sometimes it goes well, sometimes it goes horribly wrong – and that's the beauty of the show.

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The grooms have just under a month to plan and execute their wedding (and keep their relationship on steady ground) alongside their best men, who are often the biggest thorn in their side.

If you want to be on the show, then it's best to think about your plans first, as E4 are looking for applicants whose ideas will not only make great telly, but a great wedding.

To be in for the chance of appearing on the show with £13,000 to spend, send your application to Renegade Pictures ASAP.

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]]> 9689 0 0 0 The Circle is being tipped for a return to TV screens in 2020 - and you can apply to star in Series 3.

Set in Salford, the reality show throws participants into a social media experiment where eight "players" communicate exclusively through an app without ever meeting in the flesh.

In a similar style to the Black Mirror episode "Nosedive", contestants rate one another throughout - leading to the highest-scoring players becoming "influencers" and the least popular getting "blocked".

The winner at the end is, in every sense, the most popular person on the show - scooping 50k to take home.

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Hiding behind their phone screens, The Circle contestants are even free to create an entirely fabricated personality if they think it will help elevate their social status.

The show has proven popular with audiences and has resulted in Netflix purchasing the rights to produce versions in the US, Brazil and France.

Whilst there's been no official confirmation from Channel 4 just yet, it's likely we'll see a third UK season of The Circle at some stage this year.

Applications are open right now, so if you fancy taking part in a future edition of the show, visit the Channel 4 website.

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]]> 9710 0 0 0 Once upon a time, shoppers would descend below the streets of Manchester to peruse a hundred hidden stalls. 

Throughout the seventies and eighties, underground was the place to be.

Manchester's subterranean markets tucked beneath the city centre tarmac have long been abandoned, but the skeleton of the retail space is still intact.

A handful of explorers have ventured into the deserted depths to view the remains of the underground market since it closed in 1989 and shared the content with the rest of the world. These YouTube videos below, posted by "Exploring with jake", reveal the detritus left behind - with much of the old market space blocked off for health and safety reasons.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp8Mv1GTQzs

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The images show that much of the old paint has peeled away, with a number of leftover pipes poking their noses through crumbling walls. There are, however, a few surviving remnants that defined the market for almost twenty years - including the old-style tiling and signage.

The market, once accessible via Brown Street and North Street, was actually something of a utopia for the city's shoppers for the best part of two decades.

Down below you could find fashion outlets, bathroom product counters and record stores - with local DJs frequently diving below ground to source some of the hottest albums for their sets.

These images below from Manchester Past (taken from library archives) portray the market in the prime of its life. Perhaps you're old enough to remember...

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Here are some more images of the legendary market

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Check out more abandoned venues by heading over to Exploring With Jake's Facebook page.

See more of Manchester's incredible history by following Manchester Past on Twitter.

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BURGER KING is testing a sandwich with nothing but french fries:https://t.co/cMELl6fZaV pic.twitter.com/HCdmjUc56m

— ComicBook NOW! (@ComicBookNOW) February 17, 2020]]> The UK is pretty on it when it comes to firsts, we're innovators when it comes to music, everybody is currently adopting our chavvy, hipster fashion sense and fast food chains are only just discovering chip butties.

Burger King restaurants down in (or up, in?) New Zealand have introduced a burger that contains fries, sandwiched only between ketchup and mayonnaise – basically, if you're from the North you've been making these your whole lives.

The 'burger' was also on offer in the United States back in 2013, when it came with lettuce and mayo – but it didn't last long because Americans probably found it weird.

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The sandwiches are now available at participating New Zealand locations, carrying a price tag of NZ$2 as a part of the company's Change Range menu, roughly equivalent to $1.29 stateside.

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But we can't see it coming to the UK anytime soon, because, well... they'd just get laughed straight out of the store.

Nothing beats a handful of McCains chips sprinkled on a slice of Orange Warburton's bread... covered in mayo. Don't shoot me.

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The Social Darts experience just off King Street is one of the most fun nights out you will have in Manchester city centre – and it doesn't matter if you're sh*t hot at throwing arrows, or absolutely terrible at it.

The former Burger & Lobster site in Ship Canal House was totally revamped in 2018 and when Manchester's first Flight Club venue finally swung its doors open in October of that year, it was evident they were not just having a giggle.

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The decor makes up one of the best interiors of any establishment in the city, and it's absolutely massive.

I've found myself popping in for a swift several with friends with no intention of playing darts, just to indulge in its unparalleled atmosphere... and unreal drinks menu.

A huge carousel style bar dominates the main room where these drinks, and food, are served. You can even pair your dishes with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco when you book lunch for a group of 6 or more.

They do a Brunch Social, a Fizz Hour, and have plenty of packages on offer for parties. Click here to find out more.

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Flight Club pride themselves on making sure the experience is "effortlessly developed around you," from bespoke cocktails to delicious sharing boards and seriously good pizza – the Flight Club family is always on hand to keep the fun (and the drinks) flowing.

As well as Manchester, the company now has locations in London (its original venue), Birmingham and their newly announced Leeds site which is set to open in June 2020 – proving that if you hone in on a popular activity and make it unique, growth is guaranteed, and Flight Club has done this in volume.

Their attention to detail is next level, meaning that their bar, their food, and their packages would cut their teeth on their own two feet – without an incredibly addictive social activity thrown in the mix.

Book an experience now.

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Arguably one of the most popular and successful screen-to-stage adaptations of all time, The Lion King features a wide array of sparkling performers and unforgettable songs - with the Disney classic enjoying a live action remake in 2019.

The award-winning musical has travelled far and wide since its 1997 debut, with audiences all over the planet following Simba as he turns from cub to King.

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In autumn, it's the Palace's turn to transform into the Pride Lands of Africa - with shows running from October 22 right through to January 2021.

The high volume of shows is a reflection of the anticipated large demand for tickets - which are available right now from Manchester Theatres.

Prices start at £20 (plus booking fees).

Featured image: Pixabay

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]]> 9745 0 0 0 Peanut butter... it's like marmite, you either love it or you hate it. Luckily, I love it, so I'm absolutely buzzing about this peanut butter maker.

Basically, Amazon is selling a peanut butter maker that comes with a tap. For me, it's what dreams are made of.

Currently retailing on Amazon, the Smart NBM400 Peanut Butter Maker has changed the game for peanut butter fans everywhere.

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Now you can make delicious, natural peanut butter at home anytime.

The Peanut Butter Maker makes it fast and easy to whip up a variety of nut butters. Simply pour your favourite shelled and chopped nuts into the nut bin, turn the unit on, add oil and out comes fresh nut butter, directly into my mouth.

The Amazon description reads: "Homemade peanut and other nut butters are healthier and taste better than store-bought, and you can enjoy your freshly made nut butters plain, or add sweeteners and spices like honey, chocolate, sugar, cinnamon, salt and more."

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It almost has 4 stars, with 262 verified customer reviews on Amazon, which is actually pretty good these days. People are extremely judgemental in 2020 – especially when reviewing things.

Click here to find out more about the product and to also purchase one.

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]]> 9752 0 0 0 Greggs is a staple in the North. There is no time in the day when a visit to the bakery is odd. Morning, noon, night. I've done all three, in one day, because I have no self control.

Over the past few years we've seen more new additions to its menu than ever, and with the introduction of its stupidly popular veggie and vegan menu there is no stopping the pastry juggernaut.

But that doesn't mean we miss the good old days either, and there are some absolute classic items that we wish were still staring back at us whenever we gorp through that famous glass cabinet.

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This includes plenty of limited edition items, loved by many, but just didn't quite cut it when it came to pure hard sales. It happens.

Here are a bunch of those very items, that we wish we could try again, but can't...

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Ham and cheese pasty

An absolute classic, not so different from the cheesy pasty you know and love today, but with ham... Everything is better with a sprinkling of ham, right?

This beast was dropped from the menu years ago, and people were pissed off when it happened – which is why so many people are waiting for its triumphant comeback.

But we can't see that happening any time soon with such a focus on meatless options at the minute. I miss you ham and cheese pasty, DM me hun.

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Macaroni pie

Bit of a mad one, was the macaroni pie – but a big hit in Scotland, obviously.

It was announced in summer 2015 that Greggs would be dropping the item from its Scottish menu, which blew the kilts off a lot of angry pastry lovers up the Northern end of Great Britain.

The aim of the move was to refresh its menu and pastries on offer in the country, but whether that happened or not I don't know. Sorry. Just thought a macaroni pie was worth a mention, because I very much want to try several of them.

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Vegetable madras bake

Tried it, loved it, and I can eat four steak and cheese rolls in a row.

There was something special about the vegetable madras bake. Or maybe it was just that I was a fat **** and can stomach anything confined inside the four walls of pastry.

Greggs trialled this under its Balanced Choice range in 2016, but it didn't last long. Sad.

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Festive pizza

The predecessor of the festive bake, the latter of which we all know and love but never actually end up buying at Christmas, instead opting to hobble out of Greggs with our usual order of a cheese pasty and steak bake.

The festive pizza was a cheeky little member of  the Greggs Christmas range and was topped with turkey, bacon and stuffing. Naughty.

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Scones

Simply put, Greggs don't do scones anymore and it's an absolute joke.

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Meat and potato slice

There's not much to say about this. I don't miss it whatsoever. It was as close to a traditional pasty as you'll get, but people just did not like it at all and it disappeared quite quickly.

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Steak and cheese roll

I wasn't actually going to mention the steak and cheese roll, but I just found myself getting angrier and angrier the further down this list I got.

It's an absolute farce that this specimen was taken off shelves. I've had to resort to eating bacon butties for breakfast now.

I've tried to get my fix from Iceland, who do a version of it – but to be quite frank it's very much the Cheetham Hill Road version of steak and cheese rolls and I will never get over it.

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The Greggsnut

What an absolute delight this was. The bakery's version of a cronut, a cross between a croissant and a doughnut that all the kids seems to be eating nowadays.

They were a flaky, sugary, silky caramel badman and while my gut was thankful when they were discontinued, my heart was not.

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CHIPS

Yes, that's right. I know Greggs sells dodgy little wedges in tiny boxes nowadays, but they actually used to sell plain, fried chips years ago and I am absolutely devastated that I never got to experience this.

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Okay, I'm starving and unexpectedly fuming, and If I'm honest, it's quite likely that I missed a load out here – but the memory of the steak and cheese roll really knocked me off kilter.

Let us know what we've missed out, what you're glad is no longer on the menu, and what you'd love to see make a triumphant return?

Cheers, Greggs. Kids are crying now.

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]]> 9766 0 0 0 Alton Towers has announced a series of Oktoberfest events for autumn 2020.

The theme park will be draped in traditional Bavarian attire across three separate weekends in autumn - with German-themed entertainment and food on offer on 18-20, 25-27 September and 2-4 October.

Oktoberfest is apparently being designed for adults and children alike, with activities available for all ages.

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Alton Towers officially transformed from country estate into a theme park in 1980, gradually expanding its attractions over 900 acres to attract as many as 2 million guests per year.

The addition of Oktoberfest should prove to be music to the ears of the theme park's fans - who have been awaiting a fresh addition to the resort's event calendar for some time.

More information on Oktoberfest is set to be announced over the coming weeks - although day passes are already being advertised at a price of £34.

Head over to the Alton Towers website to stay in the loop.

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]]> 9775 0 0 0 A father has scolded his teenage daughter's school for "promoting fetishes" after she returned home with a leaflet that suggested toe-sucking as an alternative to sex. 

Carl Lawrence, from Tyldesley, said he was "bewildered and shocked" by the recommendations in the sexual health advice sheet that his 14-year-old Emma acquired from Shevington High School in Wigan.

The leaflet, titled '101 Ways To Show Someone You Love Them Without Having Sex', suggested teenagers could suck toes, nibble ears, or buy their partners underwear.

Carl also learned that children younger than Year Nine had been given the material - which was created by Spectrum Community Health CIC.

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The father said: "I understand children need to be made aware of the world, but should we really be promoting fetishes in Year Nine? I don't think so.

"The first thing that stood out was 'suck their toes'. That's quite niche.

"There were some [ideas] I was really shocked at. I don't think they've hit the target demographic. There is no way I think a 14-year-old should be reading this.

"When I spoke to my daughter I said 'you do know this isn't the only way to do things?'

"Surely they can just enjoy each other's company. They can go for walks, watch a film, go to Burger King, go to the park.

"There's tons of things she can do that don't involved getting someone's big toe in her mouth."

Carl has urged educators to proofread this type of material in the future and think carefully about what they distribute to students.

He said: "We should be saying there are alternatives to the physical side of things, but I don't think we should be pointing them in the direction of every other possibility.

"I think when it comes to children, as parents and responsible adults, we safeguard them. There's certain things kids should learn about through their life.

"Kids like to explore and find things out themselves."

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Emma commented: "Every Monday we have an hour lesson learning about things in the book.

"We were all looking at it laughing and we asked the teacher and she said 'you don't know if you like it until you try it'. I was shocked.

"We were all telling the other years and asking 'have you been told to suck people's toes?' They said yes. It was given out to one year above and one year below."

Spectrum Community Health CIC defended the leaflet's contents and said they helped young people make "safer choices".

A spokesperson said: "Spectrum's Relationships and Sex Education Programme provides information and support to young people throughout their high school journey, helping them to make safer choices.

"From Year Nine onwards we also introduce our RSE magazine, which is adapted every year in response to feedback from young people, parents and schools.

"The 101 Ways were created by teenagers and are referenced by Spectrum in the context of the classroom lessons they support."

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Last week we announced that Wing Fest was returning to Manchester this summer after its massive debut up North last year.

The largest and most popular chicken wing festival is lathering up for 2020 and have now announced the return of its hugely popular hot wings challenge.

The two day festival, which takes place over Saturday 14th August and Sunday 15th August on First Street South in Manchester city centre, will be home to street food traders, bbq teams and pop-ups who will all be competing for the title of 'UK's best chicken wings'.

And for those who like their wings with a bit of extra spice, the festival's famous hot wing challenge is guaranteed to melt your mouth.

Dr Sweetsmoke's Lava Wing Challenge is pretty straightforward, simply eat six Lava Wings as fast as you can. You then have to last a further three minutes without drinking anything or wiping your face.

Sound easy? Well, think again - it's the hottest wing challenge in the UK for a reason and only two or three people manage to complete it every year.

So just how hot are these wings? Well, the last time Wing Fest tried to test what Scoville Heat Unit the sauce was, the kit they had couldn't go high enough to measure it. Brilliant.

They even had to tone it down a bit for legal reasons in 2016 after discovering the challenge was a little bit more dangerous than they originally imagined. However, don't worry, you're in safe hands in 2020.

Dr Sweetsmoke brews and strengthens his infamous Lava Sauce over a 12-month period and heat aside, they taste incredible. As do any wings you will consume at Wing Fest.

To get involved, you'll have to purchase a festival ticket when they go live on Friday 28th February. You can then enter the challenge on site at the festival.

Make sure you RSVP to the Facebook event here, and in the mean time, get yourself signed up to the Wing Fest mailing list here (scroll to the bottom of the page) to make sure you are first to know when they are live.

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And for those who like their wings with a bit of extra spice, the festival's famous hot wing challenge is guaranteed to melt your mouth.

Dr Sweetsmoke's Lava Wing Challenge is pretty straightforward, simply eat six Lava Wings as fast as you can. You then have to last a further three minutes without drinking anything or wiping your face.

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Sound easy? Well, think again - it's the hottest wing challenge in the UK for a reason and only two or three people manage to complete it every year.

So just how hot are these wings? Well, the last time Wing Fest tried to test what Scoville Heat Unit the sauce was, the kit they had couldn't go high enough to measure it. Brilliant.

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Dr Sweetsmoke brews and strengthens his infamous Lava Sauce over a 12-month period and heat aside, they taste incredible. As do any wings you will consume at Wing Fest.

To get involved, you'll have to purchase a festival ticket when they go live on Friday 28th February. You can then enter the challenge on site at the festival.

Make sure you RSVP to the Facebook event here, and in the mean time, get yourself signed up to the Wing Fest mailing list here (scroll to the bottom of the page) to make sure you are first to know when they are live.

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]]> 9792 0 0 0 A restaurant specialising in breakfast pizza is coming to the Arndale Centre.

PizzaLuxe, which already has a home at Manchester Airport, is officially getting a second site in Halle Place - the dining quarter wrapped around the base of the stairs on the south side of the Arndale.

Known for "premium fast food", PizzaLuxe serves a variety of cheese-smothered slices with a morning twist - including the "Full Breakfast Pizza" topped with mozzarella, herbs, bacon, sausage, egg and breakfast sauce.

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Also on the menu are meat and veggie breakfast bowls created with pizza crust, as well as a selection of artisan coffees.

Chorizo, Salami, Hawaii, Melanzane, Funghi, Lardo and Carne dishes are all available at lunch, along with rotating limited edition pizzas that put £1 to Action Against Hunger charity following every sale.

The anticipated open date for PizzaLuxe's sophomore restaurant is summer, but you can check out their website to stir your appetite in the meantime.

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]]> 9798 0 0 0 Question: How do you make a 160g Easter Egg created with sugar, milk and butter even more decadent than it already is?

Answer: Ply it with booze.

Aldi has managed to crank up the guilt factor on these seasonal sweet treats for 2020 - mixing two classic spirits in amongst different types of chocolate.

First, there's the Gin Easter Egg - made from white chocolate with lashings of Greyson’s Pink Gin.

And second, the Prosecco Easter Egg - which is an amazing-sounding amalgamation of milk chocolate and bubbly fizz.

Both are irritatingly affordable at just £4.99 as well - so it's inevitable you'll stock up.

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Also new to Aldi for the Easter holidays is the epic 800g Ostrich Egg - created with white chocolate egg with caramel syrup - and the monster-sized 800g Dragon Egg which comes with its own artistic scaly pattern.

So, with that news, the Easter diet is destined to go from "a bit dodgy" to "absolutely dreadful". Ah, well. At least it'll be fun at the time...

Bear in mind the boozy Aldi eggs are available now, whilst the really big buggers (Ostrich and Dragon eggs) hit stores on March 15. All the new eggs are only available in store and cannot be ordered online.

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]]> 9804 0 0 0 The Easter bargains are coming thick and fast this year - but this one is a real beauty. 

Over at Amazon, huge boxes of Cadbury Creme Eggs are being sold for the eye-popping low price of £14.40...down from £27.84.

With 48 in the box, that works out at just 30p an egg. You'll have a hard time finding any cheaper than that.

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These chocolate eggs packed with creamy fondant tend to fly off the shelves around this time of year, and the share-size bargain boxes over at Amazon should have enough eggs to get you through to other side of Easter.

Packs of 48 Caramel Eggs and Oreo Eggs are also available - priced at £22 and £20.99 respectively.

Head over to Amazon to grab yours ASAP.

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]]> 9813 0 0 0 Attempting to navigate your computer mouse in winter can be a tricky task. 

When temperatures dip inside the office, you'll find your hand frequently retreating from the desk and wrapping itself around your cup of tea instead in an attempt to get warm.

There's been no obvious solution to this first world problem in sight for many years.

Until now.

Over at Amazon, there's heated mouse mats for sale that function as a fluffy igloo for your fingers.

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These snazzy little gadgets are available in several colours and can be charged via USB to keep your hand toasty, with the 28.5cm x 22cm x 6cm ensuring plenty of room for manoeuvre.

 

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If you're tired of having to rub your hands together and blow hot air into your palms to stay productive in winter, these curious little products could be the answer.

Head over to Amazon to learn more.

 

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]]> 9835 0 0 0 A lifelong Manchester United fan was shocked when he received a surprise bedside visit from his hero Sir Alex Ferguson, just weeks after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Brave Damien Nixon, who was told by doctors there is nothing they can do for him, says he is now "at peace" after his chance meeting with former Manchester United manager Fergie.

The Old Trafford season ticket holder from Wythenshawe had his spirits lifted when Sir Alex burst through his hospital room door on 11th February. The veteran manager was at the hospital visiting somebody else at the time.

Writing on Facebook, Damien's wife Samantha wrote: "Sir Alex Ferguson was already a legend in our eyes but what he's done tonight will stay with us forever.

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"To be in the hospital with his own personal matters and take time out to come and spend a moment with Damien is the sign of a very special man.

"The PLC might have taken his season ticket off him but the real heart and soul of the club knows how to look after it's fans."

According to Samantha, Damien's friends overheard that Ferguson was in the hospital and managed to track him down, and when Fergie was told there was a lifelong Red close-by with just 12 months to live, he headed straight for his room.

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"Fergie said, 'where is he?' and he came straight away to Damien's room," Samantha said.

She continued: "Damien's reaction was just unbelievable. His brother had brought him a United top from 1999, the year they won the Treble, that morning.

"It's just such a coincidence that he put it on that morning."

Fergie met the entire family and all of Damien's friends during the chance visit, embracing them all before sitting down for a chat with the terminally ill fighter.

Before leaving, he hugged Damien and told him to "stay strong."

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Of course, the situation is still raw for Samantha, after only finding out about Damien's diagnosis just three weeks ago. However, just days after, Damien proposed and the pair tied the knot in an emotional ceremony on 13th February – the day before Valentine's Day.

Heartbreakingly, there is no further treatment that Damien can go through, and he is currently receiving end-of-life care. Damien and Samantha have been together for ten years.

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Friends of the newlyweds recently started a JustGiving page to help towards funeral costs and aftercare, and in a matter of weeks they have already raised just under £20,000.

Our hearts go out to Damien, Samantha and their friends and family at this tough time. If you would like to donate to Damien's JustGiving page, you can do so here.

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]]> 9836 0 0 0 Take note - a new £20 is being entered into circulation on Thursday 20 February. 

The Bank of England is finally distributing the pristine currency across the UK, having first unveiled the design back in October.

These polymer notes are considered safer and cleaner, as well as being less vulnerable to disintegration.

The change in material also enables the Bank of England to add a number of new security features that make money more difficult to forge and easier to authenticate.

Starring on the fresh £20 - on the opposite side to The Queen - is English Romantic painter J.M.W. Turner, whose portrait appears in front of his classic work "The Fighting Temeraire".

But what does this mean for your old money?

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Simply put: There's no need to panic.

The Bank of England will make the old £20 notes defunct at some stage - but that will only happen on the withdrawal date.

This hasn't been announced yet, but we do know it'll be at least six months down the line.

Old notes won't be accepted by the retail sector after the withdrawal date, however some banks will continue to take them.

It's worth getting in touch with your bank to be sure. Failing that, the Bank of England themselves may be able to help.

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]]> 9698 0 0 0 Manchester has been home to a visible boom of small businesses over the past decade.

The areas of Northern Quarter and Ancoats have openly welcomed a large wave of quirky, modern-thinking neighbours, with dozens of millennial-manned digital agencies settling in amongst the independent cafes and restaurants.

However, recent data suggests that many of these startups struggle to survive in the long-term.

A study launched by BusinessComparison.com entitled “Startup Cities” has shown Manchester ranks among the worst places to run a successful startup.

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According to the website's data, only 37.52% of the 3385 small companies set up in the city were still trading after five years.

This confirmed Manchester as the sixth-worst place in the UK to begin a business behind Plymouth, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Northampton and Glasgow.

Worst places for a startup (& their five year survival rate):

1. Plymouth - 30.73%
2. Portsmouth - 35.36%
3. Liverpool - 35.78%
4. Northampton - 35.99%
5. Glasgow - 37.46%
6. Manchester - 37.52%
7. Newcastle-upon-tyne - 38.08%
8. Stoke-on-trent - 38.51%
9. Kingston-upon-hull - 38.76%
10. Leicester - 38.83%

Entrepreneurs appeared to find the most success in Bristol, with 44.36% of new companies in this city surviving past the five-year mark.

Startups also fared well in Bolton, with more than 42% of new businesses succeeding in this Greater Manchester town.

Best places for a startup (& their five year survival rate):

1. Bristol - 44.36%
2. Brighton and Hove - 44.13%
3. Leeds - 42.88%
4. Sheffield - 42.66%
5. Cardiff - 42.34%
6. Bournemouth - 42.31%
7. Edinburgh - 42.12%
8. Bolton - 42.03%
9. Bradford - 42%
10. Aberdeen - 41.87%

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Whilst location appeared to play a role in the odds of a business making its fifth birthday, nationwide data suggested most will fail within this time period.

Overall, just two in five UK startups manage to trade for a minimum of five years.

You can read the full study online at BusinessComparison.com here.

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]]> 9851 0 0 0 Your dog’s mouth might not be as clean as you think.

A company has invented a dog collar that will translate your dog's bark into swear words... Introducing the Cuss Collar.

A video on the company’s website shows the collar in action, spewing out words like “F—!” and “Bulls—!” at the same time that the dog barks.

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The leather collar weighs in at 0.2lbs, so it's not heavy at all.

The company warns that the collar is not meant to be used for any type of dog training, including trying to get your pooch to bark less.

Cuss Collar is powered by two triple A batteries, and features a speaker which may be a bit uncomfortable for smaller dogs – so don't get your chihuahua one.

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Demand is hot, so you may need to join the mailing list in order to bag one from the next batch.

To find out more about the Cuss Collar, check it out on the official website here.

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]]> 9862 0 0 0 We do a lot of things well here in Manchester.

Football. Music. Making cups of tea.

We’re arguably world leaders in all of the above.

However, one area we’re less skilled in, apparently, is sex.

According to data compiled by bed and mattress specialists, Bed SOS, Manchester ranked among the worst cities for happy lovers - with a paltry 38% of Mancs declaring themselves happy with what’s happening between the sheets.

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Awkward? Absolutely. Although perhaps there’s a bit of a silver lining in that Liverpool topped the unsatisfactory sex chart - with less than a third of Scousers left smiling after some not-so-steamy encounters.

According to stats, we’re also having slightly more sex overall than Liverpool: 2.7 times a week compared to 2.6.

But the smugness stops there. Manchester also ranked as the fifth least city to orgasm during sex - so it doesn’t appear like we’re doing much right when it comes to bedroom moves.

The study ultimately revealed Newcastle as the “climax capital” of the UK, whilst Edinburgh was unveiled as the least likely place for pleasure.

The five UK cities most likely to orgasm during sex are:

1. Newcastle
2. Bristol
3. Leeds
4. Liverpool
5. Southampton

The five cities least likely to orgasm during sex are:

1. Edinburgh (84%)
2. Cardiff (85%)
3. Norwich (90%)
4. Sheffield (92%)
5. Manchester (93%)

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According to sex-perts consulted by Bed SOS, there are a number of ways to spice things up in the bedroom, including watching something erotic, experimenting with new things, staying healthy, focusing on the moment and maintaining good communication.

Danny Richmond, Managing Director of Bed SOS, said: “There’s not a right or wrong amount of sex and orgasms to have , but it’s interesting to see how the figures vary across the UK.

“You certainly can’t measure the success of a relationship by such numbers, but if you’d like to spice things up, hopefully these expert tips can help you rediscover that spark in bed.”

See the full data on sex in the cities here.

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]]> 9872 0 0 0 Nothing has captured our relationship with Indian cuisine better than TV show Gavin & Stacey. 

You know the scene: The Shipmans and Sutcliffes talking over the top of one another in the kitchen and ordering their usuals, before Smithy barrels in to deplore the strange (yet accepted) practice of dipping into one other's dishes.

James Corden's character was responsible for some of the most nonsensical phrases on the show, but on this occasion Smithy was surprisingly insightful.

Why exactly are we always so curious to try new flavours, but remain wary about wandering too far outside our comfort zone? Most of us have our go-to Indian takeaway (and chosen dish) which we return to again and again. And that's that.

But with hundreds of restaurants in the city and an entire street in Rusholme dedicated to Indian food, debate surrounding Manchester's greatest curry place is hotter than a Vindaloo.

That's why we wanted to find out which place Mancs loved most. We asked, and you guys answered...

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So, here we go.

The best curries in Mancunia according to Mancs are:

1. This & That, Northern Quarter
2. Kabana, Cheetham Hill Road
3. Akbar's, Liverpool Road, Castlefield
4. Desi Lounge, Oldham Road, Failsworth
5. Scene, Spinningfields

This & That, the cafe-cum-canteen that's survives as the sole inhabitant of the unsightly and ironically-titled Soap Street, proved to be the runaway winner.

Against all odds, this diminutive, pocket-friendly dining spot has emerged as the champion of curry houses - rejecting fine dining in favour of basic surroundings where the food does all the talking. You just can't beat Rice n' Three for a fiver.

Kabana, which is of a similar humble mould, also scored high - with a few shouts for Yadgar Cafe (a lesser known yet longstanding Thomas Street gem).

It was no surprise to see the popular Akbar's reel in some big numbers, and a number of curry fans also voted for Blue Nile in Hazel Grove, which missed out on the Top 5 by the skin of its teeth.

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Now you know which curry houses are most popular among Mancs and have some solid recommendations to go on, are you tempted to expand your culinary palate and deviate from your usual dish?

Perhaps you feel your local takeaway was starved of a deserved spot among the top five?

Let us know in the comments.

 

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]]> 9875 0 0 0 If you and your pooch are two peas in a pod, you can now start twinning together with identical outfits.

Manchester-based fashion retailer Missguided has launched matching loungewear for dogs and their owners.

This is the first collection of its kind from the women’s clothing brand - with a wide range of coordinating apparel to choose from including t-shirts, hoodies, onesies, knitwear, and pyjamas.

Some of the clothing arrives with cheeky quotes emblazoned across the fabric - with messages like “Why are you so obsessed with me?”, “fetch”, and “not your basic bitch”.

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All of the fabric is fit for a king, but Missguided has generously provided some size suggestions for different breeds.

Small items are apparently ideal for Small Yorkies and Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, whilst Jack Russells and small Cocker Spaniels will need a size up. Large will suit the likes of Sheepdogs and Rottweilers.

Head over to Missguided’s website to grab some complementing clothes for you and your cute little companion.

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]]> 9877 0 0 0 The world of Facebook groups is a wild place and it's where I get most of my kicks nowadays.

But it's the bargain shopper Facebook groups that I get most of my kicks (besides the Chorlton residents' group) and Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK is the the biggest and best.

Because of this, it's not unusual for things to go viral on there and a lot of big newspaper stories have recently been sourced back to this very group.

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Enter the 100 condom Durex megapack, or one very popular bag of ready salted flavour Walkers – depending on how blind you are.

Caitlin Winter posted the above photo into the group Monday. She wrote: "Spotted a fab bargain in the company shop if you have membership. If you ever need 100 condoms."

The Company Shop is a popular bargain shop in the North West, selling brand products at low prices – much like Home Bargain or B&M.

While a 100 pack of condoms may be a popular item for a lot of people who scroll past it, most people didn't actually realise it was a bag of jonnies, and instead thought 4,000 people were commenting on a bag of crisps.

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So, in summary, there are literally 4,000 comments on a photo of a 100 megapack bag of Durex rubbers in a Facebook group, and everyone is finding it hilarious how they mistook them for a bag of crisps – and I've just written about it.

You can have as much fun as I do in Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group by joining it on Facebook here.

2020 is going great, thanks for asking.

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]]> 9882 0 0 0 If you want to raise the bar this April and enjoy a more elegant Easter - this is how you can do it.

Switch the bog-standard chocolate chocolate for something classier with the new Ferrero Rocher egg.

These 275g milk chocolate and hazelnut treats also arrive with eight of the prestigious party chocolates - fully wrapped in their iconic, exquisite gold foil.

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However, quality always comes at a higher price - and these eggs will set you back a tenner.

If that’s too much of a stretch, you can size down and save money with the smaller option - which weighs in at 212.5g and has three Ferrero Rocher choccies for company.

Browse Asda’s full Easter egg selection here.

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Are you mad the first Greggs black card @GreggsOfficial I have peaked this is brilliant ? pic.twitter.com/lnoS71d1Y1

— HEAVY IS THE HEAD (@stormzy) February 20, 2020]]> UK hip-hop artist Stormzy is the first lucky recipient of the prestigious Greggs Black Card. 

Big Mike scooped the Best Male Artist award at The Brits earlier this week but seems even more excited about this latest feat - tweeting a video of the virtual Black Card with the caption "I have peaked" to his 1.4 Million followers.

The rapper's delight is understandable. With this exclusive concierge card, he can have his favourite pasties rushed out to him wherever he is, whenever he likes.

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https://twitter.com/stormzy/status/1230437781895360517

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The tweet, which stars a giddy Stormzy chuckling in the background, reveals this virtual Black Card has been designed specifically for the grime legend with a carefully curated message.

The titles reel off Stormzy's achievements and state: "Now you really have it all".

Appearing next on screen is a long list of baked goods available at Big Mike's beck and call, along with some potential delivery locations including "Croydon", "Glasto" or "Fraser T Smith's studio".

Greggs' Black Card message signs off defiantly: "When you roll in, we'll roll out".

If Stormzy wasn't the object envy before, he definitely is now.

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Are you mad the first Greggs black card @GreggsOfficial I have peaked this is brilliant ? pic.twitter.com/lnoS71d1Y1

— HEAVY IS THE HEAD (@stormzy) February 20, 2020]]>

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]]> 9903 0 0 0 The morning rush dictates that breakfast must be fast and simple.

A piece of old fruit or slice of hastily buttered burnt bread is usually the most efficient way to put some pep in your step before work.

But, of course, if you truly had it your way, you'd be carefully cooking up a sublime meal of beans on toast.

Thankfully, there's a now a breakfast-making machine that takes care of both ingredients for you... in FOUR minutes.

Say hello to the Tefal Toast and Bean Maker.

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This nifty machine is an invaluable time-saving device that makes toast-checking and pan monitoring a thing of the past - but it's also great for keeping food warm if you're running around the house fulfilling other morning tasks.

It's built like a conventional toaster with a circular heating pod at one end, arriving with a handy little measuring cup so you can measure out the ideal amount of beans you need for breakfast.

Head over to Amazon to learn more about this funky breakfast gadget. There's also an egg-cooking equivalent available!

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]]> 9911 0 0 0 A brand new type of Lambrini is now available in Morrisons: Parma Violet flavour. 

75cl bottles are on sale for an incredible £2.50 - but bear in mind the price is likely to rise to £3.25 later down the line.

The fresh flavour has already caused quite a stir on social media, with many people asking where they can grab one for themselves.

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These bottles are only available in certain Morrisons stores, so you'll need to give your local supermarket a buzz to check whether they have any in stock.

Fortunately, you'll be able to order this Lambrini online from Monday.

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]]> 9919 0 0 0 An alliance of rap legends will storm Manchester Arena in April to deliver a hip-hop masterclass. 

Several highly-acclaimed artists responsible for thrusting rap into the wider public eye are performing right here in Mancunia as part of the fittingly-titled Gods Of Rap II show.

Last year's European tour completely sold out, and with six genre juggernauts on the lineup this time around - plus a special tribute act - the sequel will surely follow suit.

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Headlining is New York's inimitable urban poet Nas - an artist who propelled rap beyond the streets whilst remaining true to his roots. His studio debut and magnum opus, Illmatic, is considered by many to be the best hip-hop album of all time.

Alongside Nasty Nas is the man behind club bangers "X Gon' Give It To Ya" and "Party Up (Up In Here" - DMX. Widely known for his signature gruff style and aggressive delivery, X's music has left a permanent mark on hip-hop and this is a rare opportunity to see him in the flesh - his first UK show in 15 years.

Ticket-holders will also be treated to a set from The Lox - the hip-hop supergroup featuring Jadakiss, Sheek Louch and Styles P - and a special tribute to Gang Starr; the trailblazing duo of DJ Premier and late great MC Guru.

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Long-time producer and DJ Just Blaze is hosting the event.

Gods of Rap II takes place on 23 April and is guaranteed to sell out, so you'll need to be swift off the mark to bag a ticket.

Get them here.

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Say hello to Tim – today, Tim raced another man across a park in Manchester to win a holiday worth £500! ?♂️

This is what our #MCRHolidayHunt with @TheMancUK is all about!

Congratulations Tim, enjoy your time away and happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay ? pic.twitter.com/ruihm5GMCm

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]>

? People of MANCHESTER ?

For #RandomActsOfKindnessDay, we've teamed up with our fellow Mancunians @TheMancUK to hide inflatables throughout the city, find them and win yourself a holiday worth £500!

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram today for clues #MCRHolidayHunt

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]> It took just ten minutes for three people to hunt down three holidays hidden in Manchester city centre this week.

On Random Acts of Kindness Day on Monday, On the Beach Holidays hid three inflatables in significant locations across town, before going live at each location.

Once live on The Manc's Facebook page, it didn't take long for random members of the public to realise what was going on – and it took less than two minutes for the first holiday to be claimed when a man who'd just been handed his meal at KFC realised he was just meters from the initial hunt location.

https://twitter.com/OntheBeachUK/status/1229372289743020033

Then, it was time for the second hunt. This time effort was taken to ensure any Mancunian holiday hopefuls had to work for their free getaway.

However, it took only five minutes for this one to be sniffed out by Tim, who raced another man across a park in what was a photo finish moment at location two.

https://twitter.com/OntheBeachUK/status/1229443886675898376

The pair managed to work out the location of the inflatable and got to the location at the same time, before spotting each other.

The below photo was the moment Tim pipped his nemesis at the post.

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Next up was the third and final hunt, and at this point the people of Manchester were hungry for a holiday – but Ryan was hungrier.

Having followed the first two hunts and failing to locate On the Beach's inflatables on time, Ryan managed to dig out location number three quicker than anyone, and sprinted across an area of Castlefield at the speed of light to claim his prize.

https://twitter.com/OntheBeachUK/status/1229444040195805185

Poetically, the speed in which Ryan got to the third and final holiday summed up the scavenger hunt perfectly – as it was completed in its entirety in just under eleven minutes.

The power of local social media is very much alive, and On the Beach proved this with their Random Acts of Kindness campaign.

Now I really need a holiday.

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? People of MANCHESTER ?

For #RandomActsOfKindnessDay, we've teamed up with our fellow Mancunians @TheMancUK to hide inflatables throughout the city, find them and win yourself a holiday worth £500!

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram today for clues #MCRHolidayHunt

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]>

Say hello to Tim – today, Tim raced another man across a park in Manchester to win a holiday worth £500! ?♂️

This is what our #MCRHolidayHunt with @TheMancUK is all about!

Congratulations Tim, enjoy your time away and happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay ? pic.twitter.com/ruihm5GMCm

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]>

This is Ryan – Ryan almost broke the sound barrier with his sprint over to Castlefield to win a holiday worth £500 as part of our #MCRHolidayHunt with @TheMancUK! ?♂️
@TeamGB, if you’re after a new 100m runner, Ryan’s your man ?

Enjoy and happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay ? pic.twitter.com/hp9GX4sti9

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]>

This is Ryan – Ryan almost broke the sound barrier with his sprint over to Castlefield to win a holiday worth £500 as part of our #MCRHolidayHunt with @TheMancUK! ?♂️
@TeamGB, if you’re after a new 100m runner, Ryan’s your man ?

Enjoy and happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay ? pic.twitter.com/hp9GX4sti9

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]>

This is Ryan – Ryan almost broke the sound barrier with his sprint over to Castlefield to win a holiday worth £500 as part of our #MCRHolidayHunt with @TheMancUK! ?♂️
@TeamGB, if you’re after a new 100m runner, Ryan’s your man ?

Enjoy and happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay ? pic.twitter.com/hp9GX4sti9

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]>

Say hello to Tim – today, Tim raced another man across a park in Manchester to win a holiday worth £500! ?♂️

This is what our #MCRHolidayHunt with @TheMancUK is all about!

Congratulations Tim, enjoy your time away and happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay ? pic.twitter.com/ruihm5GMCm

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]>

? People of MANCHESTER ?

For #RandomActsOfKindnessDay, we've teamed up with our fellow Mancunians @TheMancUK to hide inflatables throughout the city, find them and win yourself a holiday worth £500!

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram today for clues #MCRHolidayHunt

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]>

? People of MANCHESTER ?

For #RandomActsOfKindnessDay, we've teamed up with our fellow Mancunians @TheMancUK to hide inflatables throughout the city, find them and win yourself a holiday worth £500!

Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram today for clues #MCRHolidayHunt

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]>

Say hello to Tim – today, Tim raced another man across a park in Manchester to win a holiday worth £500! ?♂️

This is what our #MCRHolidayHunt with @TheMancUK is all about!

Congratulations Tim, enjoy your time away and happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay ? pic.twitter.com/ruihm5GMCm

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]>

This is Ryan – Ryan almost broke the sound barrier with his sprint over to Castlefield to win a holiday worth £500 as part of our #MCRHolidayHunt with @TheMancUK! ?♂️
@TeamGB, if you’re after a new 100m runner, Ryan’s your man ?

Enjoy and happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay ? pic.twitter.com/hp9GX4sti9

— On the Beach (@OntheBeachUK) February 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/eats/you-can-now-get-creme-egg-cheesecakes/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:32:46 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=9956

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]]> 9956 0 0 0 It's not all pizzas and breaded chicken at Iceland. 

Nope, there are some intriguing little gems to be found in the frozen aisles if you know where to look.

In a similar style to other budget supermarkets such as Lidl and Aldi, Iceland will often experiment with surprising new recipes to fit the season - and they've announced a corker to kickstart Easter.

A big round of applause, please, for the Luxury Belgian Chocolate Easter Egg Cheesecake.

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Inspired by the king of Easter snacks - Creme Eggs - this decadent dessert is built from the ground up with a crumbly biscuit base, gooey filling and chocolate twigs speckled around the periphery.

It's big. It's beautiful. And it's only £3.

Limited edition items such as these are always ordered in smaller batches, so if you're keen to sample the new cheesecake, get down to your local Iceland as soon as you can.

Simply pop it in the freezer, and when Easter arrives you can roll it out to the family and enjoy quite the reception.

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]]> 9960 0 0 0 Warning to all you snorers: Sweet revenge is coming. 

Poundland is selling devices specially made for smacking any partner that starts sounding like a cement mixer as soon as they curl up under the covers.

The product is shaped like a pole with a large blue fist at one end - designed to strike a cushioned blow that's enough to wake the noisy culprit.

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The packaging comes with the tagline "Give that snore what for" and boasts "super king size reach".

Swatting your partner a few times with this gadget ought to help when it comes to getting a more peaceful night's sleep. Or simply showing it to them as a threat could also do the trick...

Pick one up from your local Poundland and finally start getting some forty winks.

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]]> 9987 0 0 0 Get excited. Superstar singer-songwriter Alanis Morisette is coming to Manchester. 

The Canadian-American musician is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her critically-acclaimed album "Jagged Little Pill" with a European tour - and Manchester Arena has been earmarked for an October date.

Morisette was already a familiar name in Canada by 1995, but it wasn't until the release of her third record - which saw a shift to a rockier sound - that she broke globally.

Singles "You Oughtta Know", "Ironic" and "You Learn" all smashed the UK top ten, elevating the singer to stardom.

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Morisette's three-decade career has resulted in eight studio albums, and her latest record "Such Pretty Forks In The Road" is slated for release in late spring.

The huge tour begins in Copenhagen before making its way over to the Arena on October 4.

Tickets go on sale on Friday February 28 at 9am through Ticketmaster. More information is available here.

There's also a Live Nation pre-sale taking place on February 27.

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]]> 9994 0 0 0 Some the best-loved boozy holiday spots are cancelling unlimited alcohol packages as part of a major health and safety revamp. 

Hotels in Magaluf, Playa de Palma (Majorca) and San Antonio (Ibiza) are turning off the tap in an attempt to combat anti-social behaviour.

The booze restrictions could also be enforced in wider regions in the future, with self-serve sections closed off entirely.

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The Association of British Travel Agencies has confirmed that these new rules will not apply to any 2020 holidays that were arranged and paid for before 23 January.

This is the latest big move by the Mediterranean islands in their battle against binge drinking, with the regions already banning pub crawls and happy hours.

Party boats have also been forbidden from advertising in particular areas.

The regional government have claimed they want to "force a real change in the tourism model" as alcohol-related injuries sustained by inebriated visitors remain rife.

Featured image: PickPic

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]]> 10002 0 0 0 Manchester chip shop, Chish & Fips, is handing out free face masks with every order amid the rise of coronavirus cases. 

The seafood spot on Mirabel Street launched the promotion as part of a campaign to help customers "eat well and stay safe".

A chippy with a tempura twist, Chish & Fips opened late last year - differing itself from the competition with its Japanese-influenced dishes.

They announced their stock of face masks last week on Twitter after supplies began dwindling in other parts of the city.

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Explaining the promotion, Chish & Fips told The Manc: "We wish to provide a public service while attracting customers to the door."

About fifty masks have been taken from the chippy's supply so far.

Chish & Fips said: "It's made very little difference. Most customers were bemused (by the campaign)."

There are around 300 masks left in stock and they are still being distributed to customers.

The limit is two per person.

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]]> 10016 0 0 0 Manchester's Printworks is set for a facelift worth £9 million. 

Developers have been given the thumbs-up for planning permission - allowing them to proceed with an ambitious refurb that will include Europe's biggest indoor digital ceiling.

DTZ Investors, the owners of Printworks, are promising much more than just a new lick of paint for the urban entertainment venue.

There are plans to install completely new gateway entrances, lighting and signage to cater for their 24/7 audience. There'll also be the addition of rooftop tech - which measures an enormous 1,300m2 and delivers fully-immersive visual and audio experiences.

This is the largest investment for Printworks since opening at the turn of the millennium, but owners have confirmed the venue will continue trading as normal whilst work is performed across the site.

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A spokesperson for DTZ Investors, commented: “The granting of the planning permission marks a huge milestone for Printworks as a landmark building within Manchester city centre for over 20 years.

"We have been sympathetic to the building’s heritage façade, whilst also recognising the need for technology and innovation to ensure that Printworks responds to occupier trends.

"Enhancements to the physical environment, alongside our latest restaurant and competitive socialising offer, will give customers a best in class immersive and memorable experience adding to the scheme’s international reputation in the leisure market.”

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The revamp, billed "Printworks 2.0", represents another significant step forward for the venue, which has expanded and diversified its tenants in recent years.

Alongside the big physical changes, Printworks has also enjoyed a digital makeover with changes to its branding and website.

Learn more about the refurb here.

 

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]]> 10027 0 0 0 It's not exactly BBQ season out there right now. Summer has never felt so far away. So, why exactly are the meat grilling crowd dancing with joy?

It's because The Old School BBQ Bus has started delivering its amazing food direct to doors.

This popular Chadderton ranch has achieved regional fame for its fantastic food, live music and country entertainment, but until now, the only way you could chow down on their slow-cooked grub is by visiting the smoking pit in person.

However, the restaurant has now announced it is officially on Uber Eats - subsequently sending BBQ fans into delirium.

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On the menu at The Old School BBQ Bus you'll find burgers, sausages, steaks, chicken, cheese, loaded fries and salads, and whilst the new delivery service is fantastic news - don't let it deter you from visiting the venue.

The restaurant serves up a knee-slapping, southern-style experience unlike any other in Greater Manchester, so if you're partial to a bit of good BBQ grub in lively surroundings, it's worth planning a trip to London.

Head over to their website to learn more.

 

Featured image: The Old School BBQ Bus

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We are now live on Uber Eats.

Posted by The Old School BBQ Bus on Thursday, February 20, 2020

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]]> 10042 0 0 0 When Monday comes, get down to KFC. 

From 24 February, the fried chicken restaurant is trimming the price of its Bargain Buckets by a fiver.

That means you won't even have to break the £6.99 barrier to enjoy a six pieces of chicken and four packs of fries.

But that's not all. There's also a couple of other deals available for a limited time only.

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The Boneless Banquet is being reduced from £6.49 to £5.49, whilst the Boneless Dipping Feast is enjoying a discount of £2 - taking its price down to £13.99.

These deals are available from Monday 24 February up until Sunday 22 March.

To claim, you'll need be a member of the Colonel's Club loyalty programme and have the KFC app on your phone.

Learn more online.

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]]> 9819 0 0 0 Electrifying tribute festival Fields Of Gold made its highly-anticipated Manchester debut in the summer of '19. Now it's returning for a second year, bigger and better.

Thousands will descend on Ashton Cricket Club in September to hear two days of chart-toppers performed by the country's leading tribute bands - with bigger bars, more food and a larger lineup all ready for 2020.

The festival kicks off on Friday 4 September with an evening of outstanding eighties hits from Queen cover group Real Magic, David Bowie tribute Aladinsane, and The Smiths UTD.

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Manchester's very own Mike Sweeney will be keeping the atmosphere alive and kicking between sets by spinning some of the best-loved tracks of the decade and beyond.

The show-stopping WOASIS - clad in classic Gallagher gear - are headlining the Saturday and will be bolstered by a massive bill that includes The Killerz, The Jam’d, The Ultimate Stone Roses, Complete Madness and Laid (James tribute).

Legendary DJ Clint Boon will man the decks and mic during the interim.

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From the stage to the facilities, every aspect of Fields Of Gold is cranking up a notch this year... except for the ticket prices.

Early Bird tickets are on sale right now from just £14.99. Simply click here to grab one.

Visit Fields Of Gold's website for more information surrounding the event – and make sure you RSVP to the Facebook event.

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]]> 10022 0 0 0 February is miserable. Utterly, utterly miserable. 

The weather is wet, the bank account is dry, and the mood is sombre pretty much wherever you go.

At times like this, we're grateful to have Tariff & Dale in our lives.

They know what we need to get through the most testing month of the year: Heart-warming, tasty meals (and booze) at a fraction of the usual price.

The Northern Quarter restaurant's "Fed Up February" promotion - which will run right through into March - has a number of great offers up for grabs.

First, there's the meal for two deal - which entitles you and a partner to a two-course meal (a "little" plate and large burger or pizza each) along with a bottle of wine to share for just £35.

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Second, there's a bunch of discounted drinks available across the bar.

Selected pints for £4. Bottles of wine for £15. Even cocktails for £6 - including peach & passionfruit collins, missionary's downfall, ginger & thyme spritz, espresso martini, old fashioned and negroni.

All you need to do is book a table and quote "FedUpFeb" to qualify for the deals above. Simple.

Thank you, Tariff & Dale.

We really needed this.

Head over to their website to check out the menu and reserve a spot.

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]]> 10029 0 0 0 Allow us to present the scariest disguise ever created. 

It's not Leatherface. Not Jason. Not Ghostface.

No, this is a whole new kind of nightmare.

This is Baked Bean Breakfast Face.

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I honestly never thought it would be possible to turn a fry-up into a face mask, let alone one so blood-curdling.

But I was wrong. Dead wrong.

Decorated entirely in bright-burning orange beans, this L&S Prints Foam veil has bacon for eyebrows, eggs for eyes, a tomato for the nose, and a sausage for the mouth.

It's grease-soaked lycra that takes terror to new levels. And it will haunt my dreams forever.

I wonder if I'll ever manage to eat a cooked breakfast without crying now?

Get one for whatever reason you'd need one here.

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]]> 10065 0 0 0 A range of pre-mixed WKD cocktails in cans launched recently, including a can of WKD Cheeky Vimto.

The pre-mixed pack of three includes Cheeky V, which combines port with the flavours of WKD Blue and lemonade, inspired by the popular Cheeky Vimto drink made with WKD Blue and port over ice.

The other flavours are Passionista, which combines rum with WKD Passion Fruit and lemonade flavour while Oh Schnapp is a mix of peach schnapps, WKD Berry and orange flavour.

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Amanda Grabham, head of brand marketing for alcohol at SHS Drinks, said: “WKD Mixed is the perfect pre-prepared cocktail range for 18- to 24-year-olds. The concept is all about fusing together the fun aspects of WKD with the convenience of cans to create great-tasting cocktails.

“The approach was extremely well received by consumers in research – they really got what we’re trying to do here. WKD Mixed is broadening the WKD brand offering. The range will bring in new users and help keep WKD in purchasers’ repertoires for longer."

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The fairly new beverage is stocked across the country. Meaning it's as easy as popping to your nearest Londis and filling up your basket – or grabbing one during the big shop in Tesco or Asda.

The Tesco website describes Cheeky V as "zero effort. Maximum style. WKD mixed is a premixed ready to drink cocktail. Available in a range of refreshing spirit & fruit flavours."

It will cost you £1.60 for a 250ml can and they can also be bought online on the Tesco website. 

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]]> 10075 0 0 0 People think that programming a film festival is as simple as picking a few movies from a pile of submissions and sticking it on a projector in a theatre.

In reality, however, the process is weighted with myriad considerations and conflicting interests which must be balanced if you want the festival to resonate with your audience.

In short, there is a level of curation in film programming which takes into account the artistic and social importance of the films up for consideration.

As Troy Bordun wrote for Cineaste:

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It’s worthy of note then, when a festival takes strides in ensuring these narratives are as diverse and reflective of a changing society as possible. At MANIFF, Manchester’s very own independent film festival, the programmers have done just that.

Of the narrative features in competition at the festival, seven of 10 are directed by women, with films hailing from the US, UK, Brazil, France and Ireland.

One of the highlights of the 2020 festival is also a celebration of German features with five UK premieres of some of the country’s hidden gems.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhaavcTj8BM

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Parasite’s recent awards phenomenon is testament to the widening tastes of the general movie-going audience, and it’s important that film festivals help push the envelope of these tastes to wider audiences.

Representation at MANIFF covers a broad cultural spectrum, with films hailing from Italy, Australia, the US, Mexico, Turkey and the UK.

There are movies here to pique the interests of most filmgoers - from studies of unsung boxing heroes to an investigation into the insidious instances of forced and child marriages in the US. There are films discussing AI, jazz, and taxidermy.

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Such a varied film programme comes off the back of demographic data and audience feedback, as MANIFF Head of Programming Al Bailey told The Manc:

"I let the submissions dictate the flavour of the programming every year. If it’s good it’s good, irrelevant of who made it. Both male, female, transgender and people of every race and nationality are making both good and bad films. My job is to find what I consider the best in both craft and suitability for the demographic of the festival.

"Over the last six years we have run audience feedback apps that not only give us insights into the opinion of the selection but also the demographic type. MANIFF is a mixed bag across the demographics hence the eclectic mix. But there is a top heavy demand for sports, music and certain foreign films that our programming each year should reflect."

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With Manchester’s audience in mind, MANIFF continues to be a film festival the city can be proud of.

Head over to their website to learn more. The full festival film passes are fantastic value for money - offering complete access to every film, seminar, Q&A and party.

Words by George McKay. Follow him on Twitter here.

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No need for a third let’s go straight to it in the Summer! #undisputed

— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) February 23, 2020]]> Deontay Wilder's five-year reign as WBC heavyweight world champion is over thanks to Manchester's very own Tyson Fury.

The 31-year-old heavyweight king from Wythenshawe walked straight into the hardest puncher in the world's back yard last night and took the fight straight to him.

Fury immediately took control of the early stages of the fight, flooring Wilder in the third and fifth rounds, outboxing him every second along the way. The most destructive boxer of a generation was eating pillows left, right and centre, and they didn't tickle.

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The historically famous MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas was rocking, with chants of "you big dosser" echoing from the Fury contingent as Wilder slowly became drunk on his feet and struggled to cope with Tyson's forward pressure.

The 2018 draw between the two was long forgotten and any doubt that the Gypsy King was not the best active heavyweight in the world were quickly dispelled.

And when the towel made its way over the ropes from Deontay's corner in the seventh round, the night was won for the invading Briton.

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https://twitter.com/DAZN_USA/status/1231455156161712128

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What is more impressive is that Fury delivered everything he had promised, transitioning from his hit-and-move style to completely bully and outwork a man who just one day earlier had ridiculed him for his struggles with mental health and historical drug abuse.

It was more than a world title win. It was a statement with intent, and the determination to this time leave no doubt in anybody's mind was the vehicle for one of the most emphatic heavyweight victories in the history of the sport.

Now, all eyes seem to be on Anthony Joshua, and while Wilder may exercise his rematch clause, the biggest fight in British boxing history for the undisputed heavyweight championship is now surely the fight to make.

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However for Joshua, there is still the thorn in the side that is Dillian Whyte, and Fury may have even alluded to a third throwdown with Wilder after tonight's bout. Deontay has one month to exercise the rematch clause.

"There is only one place," said Tyson when questioned about it.

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"Over the road [at the Allegiant Stadium, home of American football team Las Vegas Raiders] in front of 70,000 fans," the 31-year-old told BT Sport Box Office.

Regardless of how Fury, Wilder and Joshua's camps line things up ahead of spring, it's not in doubt that there is another huge fight on its way this summer – and with a Mancunian currently sat on the throne, heavyweight boxing has never looked better.

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No need for a third let’s go straight to it in the Summer! #undisputed

— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) February 23, 2020]]>

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— DAZN USA (@DAZN_USA) February 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/theres-a-brand-new-quality-street-range-for-the-first-time-in-85-years/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 19:13:39 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10120

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]]> 10120 0 0 0 Quality Street are a British family Christmas staple, everyone has their favourite one and not a year goes by when they don't make an appearance.

Years do go by though, when it comes to Nestle introducing new Quality Street products – 85 years, to be exact. Until now.

Nestle has announced their first new Quality Street product in over eight decades and you won't just want these ones at Crimbo.

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Introducing the Intrigue Truffles, Quality Street's brand new truffles which come in three different flavours – salted caramel, orange and praline. Three absolute banging flavours that are inspired by three iconic Quality Street chocolates that we all know and love.

Rebecca Holt, Brand Manager for Quality Street said: "Quality Street is a much-loved UK brand; and we know many fans would love to enjoy more of it all year round.

"That’s why we’ve created a product that will enable consumers to experience Quality Street in a brand-new way."

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The brand new chocolates are available in most stores from March 2nd, however if you're desperate to try them you can grab a box from Asda now. Unless they've already sold out.

Meanwhile, why not just grab a normal tub of Quality Street and pretend it's Christmas already? You can do that on Amazon here.

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]]> 10135 0 0 0 If you're tired of lugging your smelly hairy best friend to the doggy barbers to give them a fresh trim then the Aldi middle aisle has solved your problems for peanuts.

Posted on the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook yesterday, one woman posted photos of a 'cordless pet grooming kit' she came across and immediately bought at her local Aldi.

Commenting on her bargain buy Hannah Beesley said: "Got this today in Aldi for £20, absolutely made up.

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"It normally costs me £25 to get my dog cut every few months so this will save me a fortune!! Don't think I did a bad job on Bella for my first attempt..."

She even posted a photo of her freshly trimmed good girl after testing the kit out on her – which very much helped the post generate almost 2,000 comments and 2,000 likes in just a day.

The kit includes everything you need to keep your pet looking their best, with a rechargeable battery, stainless steel blades, a brush, comb, cleaning brush, attachment combs, a nail trimmer, nail file, and scissors.

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It even comes with a sturdy storage case to keep everything neat and tidy whenever you need it – you know, if you plan on taking it anywhere that is.

The kit only went on sale in stores on Thursday (20th February) but you can now buy it online on the Aldi website here.

Happy grooming!

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]]> 10145 0 0 0 A yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office as Greater Manchester looks set for another difficult day of weather. 

Oldham, Rochdale and Bury are the regions hit worst, with heavy rain and high winds sweeping through into Manchester city centre.

There have already been eight train cancellations on Northern lines, with a chance of further public transport disruption throughout Monday.

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Roads remain hazardous with impaired visibility and patches of standing water, and drivers are being urged to take extreme caution.

The worst of the wind and rain is predicted to pass by late afternoon, and whilst there are no further warnings in place for Tuesday, we're still in for some testing conditions.

Steady rain and strong breezes will be in force tomorrow and throughout the rest of the week.

Stay up to date with the latest weather updates here.

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]]> 10152 0 0 0 In a world where outrage culture is now officially a thing and everything p*sses everyone off, this Amazon product was doomed from the start.

So it's no surprise that it has been doing the rounds in Facebook Groups, becoming the subject of plenty of hot middle aged politically correct air from mums far and wide.

Introducing Amazon's £3.89 Dinglong Real Pregnant Doll Suit Mum Doll and Dress, an acutely named pregnant doll with an actual baby inside of her.

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Basically, her stomach is detachable and opens up to reveal a tiny baby doll, and it has massively divided shoppers, because 2020 and stuff.

One shopper in particular was not a happy bunny, commenting on Facebook: "Think this is so wrong. Why do little girls need to know about reproduction, let kids be kids!

"I can understand maybe getting this for your child if you were pregnant and trying to explain to your child, but other than that, no just nooo!"

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While one verified buyer on Amazon didn't get her money's worth, writing: "Crap waste of money she came with no baby in her belly. Her head was off!! And she’s half bold."

However, some people aren't fussed. Twitter user Vicki Ingham wrote: "It’s a doll showing what’s inside a pregnant mums tummy!

"Not like it’s showing how a baby’s made I think it’s a great idea. When we where kids we used to stuff a doll or teddy up our top and pretend we where having a baby ."

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It is extensively described on Amazon as a "new and cute pregnant doll, with real pregnant body and wearing dress, carries a new born baby in her tummy."

And Caitlin tweeted: "I would have LOVED this as a kid, we used to scrunch up clothes and stuff them under the dolls dresses to make them look pregnant."

I'm with Vicki and Caitlin. You can get one of these dolls on Amazon here.

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]]> 10154 0 0 0 A terminally ill Manchester United fan who had a chance hospital meeting with his hero Sir Alex Ferguson last week, has sadly lost his battle with cancer.

Brave Damien Nixon who was told by doctors there was nothing else they could do for him, last week said he was "at peace" after his chance meeting with former Manchester United manager Fergie.

Sadly, just 13 days after the encounter, his wife Samantha had to break the devastating news to her friends, family, and supporters of her husband on her Facebook profile. Damien was only 32.

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Samantha, who wed Damien just weeks after his diagnosis in a beautifully spontaneous wedding, wrote: "Cheers to my darling husband Damien. I’ll love you forever and more and I’ll do everything an more for the kids.

"You are an absolute warrior my love, you are now at peace,it’s only been short of 4 weeks that we have even known.

"You are the strongest man i have ever known fighting so hard when u weren’t given a chance at all, can’t say for words how much I loved you and r little family life I will do you proud that I promise."

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Her post has received an outpouring of love and support from hundreds of people since posting it to Facebook this morning. Damien leaves behind two children, who he loved dearly.

A JustGiving page set up to help towards funeral costs and aftercare has been started by Damien's friends and family, and has already raised £20,000.

Our hearts go out to Samantha and her friends and family at this tough time. If you would like to donate to Damien's JustGiving page, you can do so here.

Rest in peace, Damien.

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]]> 10156 0 0 0 In reality, most footballers should steer clear of social media. It's often more trouble than it's worth. 

But common sense prevailing isn't always a good thing.

If sportsmen opted to stay off the web entirely, we wouldn't have Twitter accounts like Wayne Rooney's.

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And a world without Wazza's tweets is an infinitely worse one in which to live.

Nowadays, the United legend has his posts structured, managed and proofed, but during his time at Old Trafford the striker regularly went rogue - producing some surreal comedy gold that's still being reposted to this day.

Here are a few of the best...

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King of banter

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Legend has it that Jermain was never the same after this ordeal...

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Split loyalties

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https://twitter.com/WayneRooney/status/69551311468761089?s=20

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Wayne playing a bit of word association here.

He moves from United, to Everton, to The Beatles and then "leg" before deciding he can go no further.

Bravo.

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Rooney vs Rooney

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Wazza hadn't quite grasped the mechanics of Twitter at this stage.

He ended up starting on himself with the whole world watching.

u little girl.

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Rio dodging a lift

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Tagging might have helped here.

But why didn't he just text him?

Either way, Ferdinand never replied.

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Wont tell u again

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You'll be happy to know that Piers "egg" Morgan promptly retreated into "cowells hole" following Wayne's final warning.

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I wanna run to u

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Wayne Rooney: Scorer of goals, winner of awards, and writer of unintelligible obituaries.

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Utd til I die. Everton til I die. Believe. Come together. The beatles. Leg.

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 14, 2011]]>

@WayneRooney I'll put u asleep within 10 seconds u little girl. Don't say stuff and not follow up on it. I'll be waiting

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 17, 2011]]>

Hi rio do u want picking up in the morning pal

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) April 23, 2011]]>

Going training. Me and Ashley cole destroying Defoe with banter. I'm sure I can see tears!!!!!!!

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) September 5, 2011]]>

@piersmorgan shut up u egg and get out of cowells hole. Won't tell u again.

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) June 23, 2011]]>

Whitney has passed away. RIP u will live on forever. Cant believe it. I wanna run to u. Really cant believe this. @

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) February 12, 2012]]>

Going training. Me and Ashley cole destroying Defoe with banter. I'm sure I can see tears!!!!!!!

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) September 5, 2011]]>

Utd til I die. Everton til I die. Believe. Come together. The beatles. Leg.

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 14, 2011]]>

@WayneRooney I'll put u asleep within 10 seconds u little girl. Don't say stuff and not follow up on it. I'll be waiting

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 17, 2011]]>

Hi rio do u want picking up in the morning pal

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) April 23, 2011]]>

@piersmorgan shut up u egg and get out of cowells hole. Won't tell u again.

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) June 23, 2011]]>

Whitney has passed away. RIP u will live on forever. Cant believe it. I wanna run to u. Really cant believe this. @

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) February 12, 2012]]>

Going training. Me and Ashley cole destroying Defoe with banter. I'm sure I can see tears!!!!!!!

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) September 5, 2011]]>

@WayneRooney I'll put u asleep within 10 seconds u little girl. Don't say stuff and not follow up on it. I'll be waiting

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 17, 2011]]>

Utd til I die. Everton til I die. Believe. Come together. The beatles. Leg.

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) May 14, 2011]]>

Hi rio do u want picking up in the morning pal

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) April 23, 2011]]>

@piersmorgan shut up u egg and get out of cowells hole. Won't tell u again.

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) June 23, 2011]]>

Whitney has passed away. RIP u will live on forever. Cant believe it. I wanna run to u. Really cant believe this. @

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) February 12, 2012]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/peter-kay-is-making-a-huge-comeback-by-hosting-a-string-of-dance-for-life-shows/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:51:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10166

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]]> 10166 0 0 0 Legendary Northern comic Peter Kay has announced his return to live entertainment by hosting a string of Dance for Life shows later this year.

The shows, which will tour the UK, are very popular and have sold almost 100,000 tickets since their inception back in 2016.

The 'live dance-a-thon that changes lives' raises money for Cancer Research UK, and will play two new cities this year – one being Alexandra Palace in London and, of course, two dates at Manchester Central on Good Friday and Easter Saturday.

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Speaking to Bolton News, the comedian said: "I’ve honestly never had so much fun as I had working on Dance for Life.

"The atmosphere was so happy and positive, it really is a great way to raise money for the worthiest of causes. All people have to do is turn up and dance.

“I’d also like to encourage people to get themselves sponsored via JustGiving.com where a special Dance For Life team page has been set up.”

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SJM Concerts, the organisers of some of the UK's biggest live events, said: "We are so excited to be involved again with Peter’s Dance For Life shows.

"The previous nights were such an achievement and so unique, we can’t wait to bring the party to new venues."

Tickets for the shows will cost £28.50 and will come to Manchester Central on Friday 10th April and Saturday 11th April.

Find out more on the SJM website here – where you can also sign up for ticket reminders. They will go on sale on Friday 28th February.

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you know you’re getting old when things like this excite you https://t.co/TafTXoNeDY

— Shafeeq (@Y2SHAF) October 5, 2019]]> When kitchens start to look "cool", it's already too late. You might as well embrace the fact you're getting on a bit. 

But the good news is you're not alone.

If this latest post on Twitter is anything to go by - there are legions of ageing, utensil admirers out there just like you.

Someone posted an image of an innovative draining rack designed to hang above kitchen sinks, and in recent weeks the product has started to enjoy some enormously enthusiastic feedback.

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https://twitter.com/Y2SHAF/status/1180454586190041089?s=20

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If you've reached a stage in your life where a clean, organised cooking space is about the nicest thing you can imagine - this Brian and Dany product is definitely for you.

Built with sink brackets, dish racks, bowl holders, fruit basket, knife storer, chopping board, square basket cutlery holder, and five hooks, the multifunctional device can even be rearranged in design so you can organise things just how you like.

Sound good? Get one for yourself from Amazon.

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— Shafeeq (@Y2SHAF) October 5, 2019]]>

you know you’re getting old when things like this excite you https://t.co/TafTXoNeDY

— Shafeeq (@Y2SHAF) October 5, 2019]]> https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-get-a-homemade-colour-changing-gin-kit/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:38:25 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10182

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]]> 10182 0 0 0 Queuing for a cocktail leaves you conflicted.

Part of you admires the bartender's memory and skill. But the other half of your brain is wishing they'd just put that final little herb in place so you can start sipping already.

But making great-tasting, good-looking cocktails at home doesn't have to be quite as complicated or lengthy as bar workers suggest.

There's a cheat sheet of sorts available on Amazon - an infusing kit that transforms the colour of your gin.

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These kits let you create your very own concoction for dinner parties - transforming the colour of your gin from purple to pink when added to tonic water.

Every starter pack comes with an instruction booklet, recipe for a colour-shifting crushed ice cocktail, bottle labels, and infusion ingredients.

Beats spending hours chopping plants and mixing liquids, eh?

Get your complete online at Amazon.

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]]> 10189 0 0 0 Archie’s unmistakeable pink branding crept into the windows of a vacant lot on Piccadilly Station approach in 2018.

Hundreds of customers have been peering through the glass to look for signs of life inside, but the doors have always remained tightly shut.

Why? Because Archie's has been in transition. It's not the same company it was 24 months ago.

Since the Piccadilly site was first announced, the burger and shakes brand has completed its transformation from a niche favourite into an all-star celebrity hangout.

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A-listers like Kevin Hart, The Game, Rita Ora, Odell Beckham and Connor McGregor have all been snapped slurping shakes inside the venue. Champion fighter Floyd Mayweather enjoyed his visit so much he decided to take the concept back to his side of the pond.

As Archie's achieved newfound recognition around the world, plans for the Piccadilly Station approach shop became bigger, better, bolder and more ambitious.

But now, it’s nearly ready.

After two long years lying dormant, the brand new Archies is a few days away from opening its doors.

First glance suggests it’s been worth the wait.

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Their delicious diner-style food and drink might be what’s gotten them this far, but Archie's is offering much more than just grub in their new venue.

Sure, the Piccadilly site has all the dazzling salmon-pink decor, fifties-style booths, towering burgers, and creamy milkshakes that you'd expect.

But it’s also got a ball pit with inflatables, a photo wall, a banana swing, balcony seating and a DJ spinning records on designated days.

There's even plans to install a selfie camera on the ceiling - with all photos downloadable from the Archie’s website!

This isn’t just a burger joint. It’s a full-blown, fast food playground.

The largest of any existing sites, Piccadilly Archie's will be the only restaurant offering hot drinks including tea, herbal tea, coffees and hot chocolate.

There’s a brand new exclusive breakfast menu coinciding with the ribbon-cutting, too - which will include breakfast burgers, breakfast pancakes and porridge pots.

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Archie’s Piccadilly has been the most talked-about burger spot in the city for some time, and there's set to be more in-store than many could have hoped for.

But, incredibly, it’s not the only new Archie's opening in 2020.

As part of a huge expansion into new territory, the brand is also launching two more similarly interactive, fun-filled food locations in the Trafford Centre and Manchester Airport later in the year.

Keeping up with the pace of Archie's these days is a challenge, but you can do your best by visiting their website and following them on Twitter.

Here are some more images of the new spot...

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— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) February 24, 2020]]> Popcorn chicken has forever been one of the most loved items on the KFC menu, but there is never enough of them.

For a long time people have complained about the size of the popcorn chicken boxes, but that has all changed today as a giant box of popcorn chicken has finally been introduced.

The fast food chain is launching a huge 80-piece bucket of the golden battered nuggets for a limited time only and you can grab one now.

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It comes after a successful trial in November 2019 where the bucket was tested out in ten stores in Glasgow, Scotland and it sold like wildfire.

The whopping bucket of popcorn goodness will only cost £5.99 too – which translates to less than 8p per popcorn chicken piece.

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https://twitter.com/KFC_UKI/status/1231871117037580288

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The limited edition bucket is only available until March 23rd, 2020, so make sure you get to your local KFC before then or forever be slightly annoyed that you missed it.

The deal is available in-store only – use the store locater to find your nearest.

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Ah go on then pic.twitter.com/ATwzSiDXIR

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]]> 10198 0 0 0 When Birds Eye axed Findus crispy pancakes last year there was outrage across the nation.

Hungry pancake lovers who had been enjoying the famous crispy pockets for actual decades were devastated when the brand was finally taken off shelves in March of 2019.

They had been a much-loved supermarket staple for more than 60 years – and came in cheese, ham and cheese, and beef flavours.

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Well, thanks to the aforementioned public outrage, they are back and better than ever.

Birds Eye's official website description reads: "A modern spin on a timeless classic. The new Minced Beef and Onion Crispy Pancakes, with no artificial colour, flavours or preservatives, new and tasty ingredients AND a bigger pack size!"

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You still get four in a pack, but the new-look breadcrumb-coated stuffed pancakes are 20 per cent bigger and have up to 45 per cent more filling, according to Birds Eye.

You can grab all the flavours on Birds Eye's website (linked below), including minced beef and onion, which is making its return on Pancake Day tomorrow (25th February).

You will be able to buy them from Asda for just £1.95 per box. Find out more on the Birds Eye website here.

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The ITV2 programme's future has been in doubt this week after the tragic death of the show's former host Caroline Flack.

But it has now been confirmed that the show will move back into its home in Majorca in summer 2020 with a host of new contestants.

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The new series will allegedly air in May, and ITV are giving people one month to get their applications in before closing them on 30th April, 2020.

The chosen cast will spend time in a luxury villa, getting to know one another, but to remain in paradise they must win the hearts of the public and their fellow Islanders who ultimately decide their fate on Love Island.

Anyone can apply, as long as you are 18 and are active on social media (especially Instagram), according to the application form. It also helps to "simply be yourself".

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This year's winter Love Island winners were Finley Tapp and Paige Turley walked away with £50,000 in last night's final.

If you reckon that could be you, simply fill out the online registration form here.

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One p**** off road user has had enough of middle lane hoggers on the M6 and has taken action into their own hands.

As a result, road users have been spotting some pretty direct graffiti scrawled across a number of bridges on the M6 between Preston and Lancaster.

The messages, spelled out in yellow paint, are aimed at those who drive in the middle lane of the motorway for longer than needed.

One of the messages reads: "Keep left unless overtaking," while another says: "Why are you a middle lane moron?"

The photos were originally posted on Twitter by user Quark McMalus, who wrote: "Some very middle-aged (but pertinent) graffiti on the M6."

For those who are confused by middle lane hogging and the rules of the motorway, the Highway Code states that: "You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear.

"If you are overtaking a number of slow-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as you are safely past."

https://twitter.com/QuarkMcMalus/status/1231251778458587138?s=20

However, you will be surprised at how many people are actually aware of this offence, and it's rare to travel on a stretch of motorway in the UK without passing these oblivious road users.

The penalty for excessive middle lane use can be as harsh as a fixed penalty notice (£100 fine and three penalty points) for careless driving and motorway police are not scared of handing these out – as an organised, clear motorway is essential for them to get to accidents.

Moral of the story? Don't be a moron, and keep left.

Images:@QuarkMcMalus

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Some very middle-aged (but pertinent) graffiti on the M6. pic.twitter.com/NBw9EoO48h

— Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) February 22, 2020]]> One p**** off road user has had enough of middle lane hoggers on the M6 and has taken action into their own hands.

As a result, road users have been spotting some pretty direct graffiti scrawled across a number of bridges on the M6 between Preston and Lancaster.

The messages, spelled out in yellow paint, are aimed at those who drive in the middle lane of the motorway for longer than needed.

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One of the messages reads: "Keep left unless overtaking," while another says: "Why are you a middle lane moron?"

The photos were originally posted on Twitter by user Quark McMalus, who wrote: "Some very middle-aged (but pertinent) graffiti on the M6."

https://twitter.com/QuarkMcMalus/status/1231251778458587138

For those who are confused by middle lane hogging and the rules of the motorway, the Highway Code states that: "You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear.

"If you are overtaking a number of slow-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as you are safely past."

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However, you will be surprised at how many people are actually aware of this offence, and it's rare to travel on a stretch of motorway in the UK without passing these oblivious road users.

The penalty for excessive middle lane use can be as harsh as a fixed penalty notice (£100 fine and three penalty points) for careless driving and motorway police are not scared of handing these out – as an organised, clear motorway is essential for them to get to accidents.

Moral of the story? Don't be a moron, and keep left.

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]]> 9331 0 0 0 Cinema has always possessed a strange power to evoke terror, anger or distress. 

One of the first movies ever beamed onto the big screen, "Train Pulling into a Station", sent audiences into pure panic with never-before-seen moving images of a locomotive driving towards the camera.

The initial 12-reel film, D.W. Griffith's 1915 epic "The Birth of a Nation", broke new cinematic ground whilst inciting furious protests for its portrayal of the Ku Klux Klan as heroes.

And during the premiere of the surrealist film "Un Chien Andalou" in 1928, director Luis Bunuel supposedly stood behind the screen with stones in his pockets in anticipation of a disgusted backlash from the crowd.

For as long as movies have been around, there has been controversy. And there always will be.

In fact, some of the most polemic movies of 2020 are playing right around the corner at Manchester International Film Festival between 7 and 15 March.

We've listed five below that are guaranteed to cause a stir.

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Mosley

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Max Mosley's long-reigning tenure as President of FIA, the governing body for Formula One, was the subject of intense media attention and riddled with controversy.

Working as a powerful figure in single-seat auto racing for many years, Mosley amassed a long list of enemies during that time -  even engaging in war with the English press and Google.

Michael Shevloff's documentary picture is an unflinching look at the life and career of a man surrounded by scandal, exploring Mosley's relationship with father Oswald - an old leader of the British Union of Fascists before WWII - and the fallout from the infamous orgy that made its way onto the front pages of the newspapers.

Mosley screens on Sunday 8 March at 3:15PM and is followed by a director Q&A

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Hungry Joe

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"He's a growing boy"

An ambitious social realist horror from writer-directors Paul Holbrook and Sam Dawe, "Hungry Joe" depicts a single mother struggling to connect with her child and his insatiable appetite.

She becomes increasingly disturbed as her son's voracious hunger moves into inhumane territory and he appears more interested in consuming than conversation.

Describing the movie, Holbrook said: "Imagine if Shane Meadows or Lynne Ramsay directed Cronenberg's ‘The Fly’ and you’d be in a similar head space."

Hungry Joe screens in the Shorts 12 section on Friday 13 March at 8pm. 

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Hypnosis

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A slick, dread-filled piece of pure horror, the French-produced "Hypnosis" follows a demented figure stalking a pregnant woman in the dead of night.

Directed by Grégoire Vaillant and Charles-Edouard Dangelser, this stylishly-shot short runs for just seven minutes. But it will linger in the mind of audiences for much, much longer.

Hypnosis screens in the Shorts 12 section on Friday 13 March at 8pm. 

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Trip's Duplage

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Shot in beautiful, eerie black-and-white, "Trip's Duplage" is an unsettling fifteen-minute dive into the world of a toy boy (Trip) who murders his older lover - an actress named Duplage.

In an attempt to simultaneously hide his crime and embrace the spotlight that has evaded him for so long, Trip embraces Duplage's identity.

Trip's Duplage screens in the Shorts 13 section on Saturday 14 March at 1PM. 

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Battle Royale

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0p1t-dC7Ko

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As well as hosting some deeply controversial pieces of debut filmmaking, MANIFF is also paying tribute to a problematic movie of yesteryear that's acquired cult status since its original release in 2000.

"Battle Royale", the Japanese dystopian thriller by Kinji Fukasaku, is part of MANIFF's Twenty in 20 showcase, which honours some of the greatest films enjoying their 20th birthdays.

The picture has been subject to acclaim and condemnation over the past two decades; portraying a future where the government forces students to fight one another under the revolutionary Battle Royale Act until there's a last man standing.

The concept would go on to inspire the likes of "The Hunger Games", albeit in far more of a family-friendly format.

Battle Royale will play on Friday 13 March at 9:45pm. 

To access all films, Q&As and parties at MANIFF during its one-week run, head over to the website to grab a Full Festival Pass.

Learn more about the festival programme here.

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To access all films, Q&As and parties at MANIFF during its one-week run, head over to the website to grab a Full Festival Pass.

Learn more about the festival programme here.

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]]> 10255 0 0 0 Cartoonist David Firth, best-known for his dark, satirical flash animations, is bringing his most popular work to Manchester. 

Rusty spoons aficionado, Salad Fingers, is starring on the big screen at the Comedy Club on Deansgate Locks in summer - with Firth in attendance for a Q&A.

Firth's work was, for many, the first real taste of how strange the internet could be.

Teens all over the UK would kill time after school by watching inane sketches on the web, with Salad Fingers ranking high among the most viewed web series of the noughties - right alongside the likes of Burnt Face Man (another Firth invention) and Jonti Picking's Badger, Badger, Mushroom.

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Firth has since produced a number of creations for BBC Comedy, including the crudely-drawn Jerry Jackson series.

Audiences can relive the adventures of the softly-spoken, unnerving, hunchback humanoid Salad Fingers on 20 July, with the first of 11 episodes kicking off at 8.30pm.

Tickets are available here.

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]]> 10259 0 0 0 Pancakes are part and parcel of the everyday Maccies breakfast food menu. But this is no ordinary day.

Nope, it's Shrove Tuesday - better known as Pancake Day.

And to celebrate the occasion, McDonald's is extending its usual pancake-serving serving window to the end of the day.

The fast food restaurant is ignoring its usual 11am cut-off point and offering pancakes all round, all day. Magic.

But that's not all...

 

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If you fancy ordering in some pancakes because you've never been able to master the flip technique or just can't be bothered with the hassle - you can do so for free.

UberEats is waiving the delivery fee on Tuesday for orders over £5.

Simply enter PANCAKESALLDAY at the checkout to ensure those fluffy flat cakes are sent direct to your door without a delivery charge.

Happy Pancake Day, everyone!

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]]> 10268 0 0 0 If you never truly got on board with Opal Fruits' name change to Starburst, we have some good news. 

Mars has officially confirmed the sweets will revert back to their original title - 22 years after the big rebrand.

However, the change won't be permanent.

The retro Opal Fruits will be back in stores for a "limited time" only, so if you're hoping to taste some nostalgia, you'll need to grab a bag as soon as possible.

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The classic sweets will be available in strawberry, lemon, orange and lime flavours at Iceland, Savers, B&M and Poundland.

Opal Fruits were originally launched in the sixties before being switched to Starburst in 1998.

This is the second time Opal Fruits have enjoyed a short-term revival since being phased out before the millennium, with Asda reintroducing the old-style branding in 2008 for a 12-week period.

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]]> 10275 0 0 0 Home Bargains has finally put the enormously popular electric clothes dryer back on shelves - and everyone is happy. 

The discount store quickly sold out of these practical appliances when they first went on sale.

But due to high demand, the electric dryer has returned.

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Freestanding and compact, the product is designed to dry garments at twice the normal speed.

It has space for up to 10kg of clothing - folding away for easy storage and measuring 152cm x 62cm.

Whilst the item is currently marked as "sold out" online, it is apparently available in larger branches.

To find out if your local Home Bargains is storing the sought-after electric dryer, give them a call.

The product costs £34.99.

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]]> 10285 0 0 0 A 'disgusted' vegan 'nearly vomited' after discovering Urban Outfitters were flogging sweets labelled vegan - when they contain pork and beef gelatine.

According to Kennedy News Media, the lifestyle brand appeared to list three different types of gummy sweets on their websites with 'vegan' explicitly in their title despite the animal-laden ingredients being listed in the small print below.

The chain's high street stores also added to the confusion as photos emerged of the same treats being sold alongside other vegan products in their Market Street store in Manchester, leaving vegans a little dazed and confused.

Angry vegans slammed Urban Outfitters online while others emailed complaints - prompting the brand to pass the issue on to their 'escalations team' and relabel the products on their website.

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Jessica Bedford, one of the aforementioned angry vegans, complained on Saturday 15th February to point out the error. However, when she didn't hear back from the chain she reported them to Trading Standards.

The chewy snacks are made by The Treat Kitchen, who seem to be taking much less flack than Urban Outfitters for the blunder while clearly labelling the products as vegan.

https://twitter.com/DebayDeLux/status/1229102908865699840

https://twitter.com/DebayDeLux/status/1229104207267061763

Jessica, from Manchester, said: “It’s disgusting. Somebody said they got them over Christmas and they ate them, and I was nearly vomiting reading that. You’d be devastated.

“What kind of a dumb a**e wrote that, though.

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"Like seriously, writing vegan, putting vegan in the description and then continuing to write the ingredients list which has pork and beef gelatine in it, like what? I don’t understand how they are getting away with this, it’s appalling."

The term has since been removed from the products’ titles but Jessica fears customers who have bought the sweets believing them to be vegan might not have been contacted to highlight the blunder.

https://twitter.com/em_jane_sharp/status/1228452729066000384

https://twitter.com/iGoe98/status/1228807425534439424

Each of the products’ descriptions had ‘vegan made’ written directly above the ingredients list, despite them including animal-based gelatine.

After multiple complaints from vegans, including Jessica, Urban Outfitters removed all three items from their site and have since re-uploaded some of them with the vegan labelling. We are assuming they have also been removed from the Market Street store.

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And these ones contain pork @UrbanOutfitters

Be careful vegan/veggie people. This can also affect Jewish and Muslim people too for example :/ @vegan @thevegankind @TheVeganSociety #vegan #veggie pic.twitter.com/GUc5wSiZmW

— Debay De Lux Burlesque ????????️‍??? (@DebayDeLux) February 16, 2020]]>

Dear @UrbanOutfitters why are you listing Vegan sweets that contain beef gelatine? If you shop there & are vegan be careful-please make your friends aware.

This is outrageous! Wonder how many people have ate them without realising#urbanoutfitters #vegan @thevegankind @vegan pic.twitter.com/oG2GDrSh8K

— Debay De Lux Burlesque ????????️‍??? (@DebayDeLux) February 16, 2020]]>

You have a range of sweets on your website you are claiming to be #vegan when they include pork gelatine in their ingredients ? this is not okay @UrbanOutfitters pic.twitter.com/m2pVfQIvgg

— em ? (@em_jane_sharp) February 14, 2020]]>

@UrbanOutfitters would you care to explain why you are labelling sweets on your website as vegan when they have beef and pork gelatine in?? Just a clear sign of another company jumping on the vegan bandwagon with 0 care for the meaning of the word. #vegan pic.twitter.com/FGzpHdCkLa

— Kieren Igoe (@iGoe98) February 15, 2020]]>

Dear @UrbanOutfitters why are you listing Vegan sweets that contain beef gelatine? If you shop there & are vegan be careful-please make your friends aware.

This is outrageous! Wonder how many people have ate them without realising#urbanoutfitters #vegan @thevegankind @vegan pic.twitter.com/oG2GDrSh8K

— Debay De Lux Burlesque ????????️‍??? (@DebayDeLux) February 16, 2020]]>

And these ones contain pork @UrbanOutfitters

Be careful vegan/veggie people. This can also affect Jewish and Muslim people too for example :/ @vegan @thevegankind @TheVeganSociety #vegan #veggie pic.twitter.com/GUc5wSiZmW

— Debay De Lux Burlesque ????????️‍??? (@DebayDeLux) February 16, 2020]]>

You have a range of sweets on your website you are claiming to be #vegan when they include pork gelatine in their ingredients ? this is not okay @UrbanOutfitters pic.twitter.com/m2pVfQIvgg

— em ? (@em_jane_sharp) February 14, 2020]]>

@UrbanOutfitters would you care to explain why you are labelling sweets on your website as vegan when they have beef and pork gelatine in?? Just a clear sign of another company jumping on the vegan bandwagon with 0 care for the meaning of the word. #vegan pic.twitter.com/FGzpHdCkLa

— Kieren Igoe (@iGoe98) February 15, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/school-in-cheshire-closes-over-coronavirus-fears/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:42:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10316

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Emails system is proving slow. Message is as follows:Dear Staff, Parents and Families I received a call from the...

Posted by Cransley School on Monday, February 24, 2020

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A 'worried' @MattHancock has warned Brits returning from quarantined areas of Italy they must self-isolate in order to help stop coronavirus spreading.

He added any returnees who have flu-like symptoms should stay at home and avoid contact with othershttps://t.co/ciRFeZULGg pic.twitter.com/aaexZXFsBO

— ITV News Politics (@ITVNewsPolitics) February 25, 2020]]> A school in Cheshire has closed for the rest of the week after staff and pupils returned from a trip to Italy, where multiple cases have just been confirmed.

Cransley School, in Northwich, has closed its doors after the NHS advised that staff or pupils who went on the ski-trip to Bormio be isolated.

A letter from the Headteacher, Richard Pollock, said: "Following a ski trip by 29 pupils and 5 staff from Cransley School to Bormio in Lombardy over half term, a small number of pupils and staff began showing mild flu-like symptoms yesterday."

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"All pupils who are unwell should inform NHS 111 and insist on being tested for the Coronavirus. I am attending a dedicated ‘pod’ at Warrington General tomorrow myself. Pupils should not use public transport or taxis."

Mr Pollock said he will be self-isolating himself at the dedicated pod and advised any students who had visited Italy not to use public transport or taxis.

https://www.facebook.com/CransleySchool/posts/2632879773599136

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently updated the list of countries in which those returning to the UK from will need get immediate clinical advice.

It said people returning from certain areas in northern Italy, Iran, South Korea, and China's Hubei province should call NHS 111, stay indoors and avoid contact with other people.

https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1232256816337297409

Italy has over 200 confirmed cases of the virus, the most in Europe, and six people have currently died.

If you have travelled back from Italy and are worried about the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus), you can find all the information you need on Public Health England's website.

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A 'worried' @MattHancock has warned Brits returning from quarantined areas of Italy they must self-isolate in order to help stop coronavirus spreading.

He added any returnees who have flu-like symptoms should stay at home and avoid contact with othershttps://t.co/ciRFeZULGg pic.twitter.com/aaexZXFsBO

— ITV News Politics (@ITVNewsPolitics) February 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/revolucion-de-cuba-announce-new-cocktail-menu-and-house-pour-rum/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:06:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10321

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]]> 10321 0 0 0 Manchester's favourite cocktail bar is getting a fresh splash of authentic Caribbean flavour. 

Revolución de Cuba is introducing a genuine Havana Club rum as the house spirit - adding a taste of authenticity to its surroundings with a new Havana-inspired cocktail menu.

From 25 February, there'll be as many as 20 fresh Cuban-style concoctions to choose from, including tipples like Coconut Bramble and Cuban Iced Tea.

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James Lavin, Marketing Manager, said: “This new menu brings our customers all the thrills and glamour of Havana in its heyday, with modern spirits and an incredible range of flavours.

"It’s inspired by Carteles, a Cuban pre-revolution lifestyle magazine iconic for its bold, art deco-style illustrated covers and rebellious attitude.

"The pages reveal a love of Cuba, its people and defining moments in Cuban art history - and our new menu pays homage to the beautiful covers from nearly 100 years ago.”

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For a limited time, customers can take advantage of a 2-4-1 offer on the new Havana Club cocktails, with an exciting rum-tasting event also being planned.

You can stay in the loop with the latest offerings from Manchester's popular Latin bar by visiting their website.

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]]> 10328 0 0 0 Lotus Biscoff has taken the world by storm in the last few years after Gen Y discovered its existence in nana's cupboards around the country.

And as if it needed to get any better – it now comes covered in Belgian chocolate.

Basically, it's a Biscoff biscuit covered in chocolate and you can grab them at Asda, Sainsbury's and Poundland.

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They are on shelves across the UK and in each box you’ll get seven small packs, with each pack containing three biscuits. Basically, you’re getting 21 Lotus Biscoff for £1.

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Annoyingly you can't buy them online, unless you want to spend a little more than you are used to. If that's you, Amazon have got some deals on here.

Otherwise, you best get down to your local Asda, Poundland or Sainos as soon as possible...

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I am addicted to lotus biscoff and it really needs to stop

— Lucy (@lucy_kharding) February 25, 2020]]>

Lotus biscoff biscuits are hands down the nicest biscuits don’t @@@@ me

— LJ (@leahhjones_) February 25, 2020]]>

Lotus biscoff anything >>>

— Youne$ (@yn_ldn) February 25, 2020]]>

I am addicted to lotus biscoff and it really needs to stop

— Lucy (@lucy_kharding) February 25, 2020]]>

Lotus biscoff biscuits are hands down the nicest biscuits don’t @@@@ me

— LJ (@leahhjones_) February 25, 2020]]>

Lotus biscoff anything >>>

— Youne$ (@yn_ldn) February 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/theres-an-exclusive-friends-brunch-coming-to-manchester/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:09:11 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10336

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]]> 10336 0 0 0 For a long time, it looked like it wasn't meant to be. 

The world's most famous sitcom, Friends, aired its final episode in 2004 and that was that. Despite fans begging every day for 16 years, the TV show didn't ever look likely to return.

All the core cast continually dismissed rumours of a reunion, seemingly content with new projects, and most viewers had given up hope of ever seeing Phoebe, Monica, Joey, Chandler, Ross and Rachel on screen again.

But in February, against all odds, a Friends one-off special was confirmed. The cast are reprising their roles in May 2020. Stunned fans still think they might wake up at any second.

Before you go rubbing your eyes, though - consider celebrating this news in the best possible way by hitting the Friends brunch in Manchester.

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This amazing breakfast event is the ultimate Friends feast - featuring themed food, bottomless booze, fancy dress, music, a mega quiz and loads of great prizes.

The final few tickets are on sale now over at Design My Night - along with all the info you need to know about the event. Currently, the venue is being kept secret and will be announced closer to the time.

So, here's the plan: Gather the gang for Saturday 11 April and throw yourself into some serious Friends nostalgia ahead of the reunion.

It's going to be massive.

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Unqualified guru 'dog trainer' Jeff Gellman is at it again. He says these videos are all highly edited, but they are simply clips from his YouTube channel. We have to stop this man terrorising innocent dogs. pic.twitter.com/zr76xaujMB

— Jason Michael (@Jeggit) January 17, 2020]]>

This so-called expert dog trainer @SolidK9Training plans on a Scottish seminar tour. The @ScottishSPCA is urging people not to attend. Let's keep this man the hell out of Scotland. #NotWelcomeHere pic.twitter.com/xRLMqHkzT8

— Jason Michael (@Jeggit) January 15, 2020]]>

AWP very disturbed at footage of Jeff Gellman of Solid K9 Training hitting a dog causing it to cry. Petition asks Rhode Island Attorney General to shut down Solid K9 Training for animal cruelty. We urge people not to attend Gellman's UK workshops this year https://t.co/uDXy3Yp6px

— Animal Welfare Party (@AnimalsCount) January 17, 2020]]> Last month, we wrote an article about a so called dog trainer who charges £600 per person for his seminars.and was due to hold one in Manchester this summer.

Jeff Gellman, who owns Solid K9 Training, was being publicly criticised for his 'techniques' on social media, leading him to deactivate his twitter with his tail between his legs. It's still deactivated to this day.

The widespread outcry began when videos of his sessions with dog owners made their way onto the internet, showing the coward hitting unsuspecting dogs with rolled up towels.

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The RSPCA labelled Jeff's methods as 'completely unnecessary' and voiced 'significant concerns' over a technique he refers to as 'bonking'.

Ahead of his two upcoming UK seminars, a video was circulating (one of which was set to be held in Manchester) which showed Gellman hitting a dog in the head.

In the clip, the dog trainer forcefully throws a rolled-up towel at a dog's head, who yelps in shock and cowers in front of its owner.

In response, the RSPCA stated: "This video is really upsetting. We understand this incident happened in the US, but we’ve been made aware that this trainer is due to host an event in Manchester."

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https://twitter.com/Jeggit/status/1217351252574720002

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His two-day Manchester seminar was set to take place in August, for which he usually charges £600 per person.

However, since our original article went live – which generated 10,000 interactions and reached 200,000 people in a few days – Jeff's UK tour is now nowhere to be seen on Eventbrite or on his official website (which we won't be linking).

https://twitter.com/AnimalsCount/status/1218235206446043136

In fact, you can't find tickets for his UK seminars anywhere on the internet, and a petition for the Rhode Island Attorney General to investigate Jeff now has 160,000 signatures. Which we are absolutely thrilled about.

We imagine the RSPCA also did some pretty effective d*ck swinging when the videos went viral... If only animal welfare charities in the other countries would do the same.

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Unqualified guru 'dog trainer' Jeff Gellman is at it again. He says these videos are all highly edited, but they are simply clips from his YouTube channel. We have to stop this man terrorising innocent dogs. pic.twitter.com/zr76xaujMB

— Jason Michael (@Jeggit) January 17, 2020]]>

This so-called expert dog trainer @SolidK9Training plans on a Scottish seminar tour. The @ScottishSPCA is urging people not to attend. Let's keep this man the hell out of Scotland. #NotWelcomeHere pic.twitter.com/xRLMqHkzT8

— Jason Michael (@Jeggit) January 15, 2020]]>

AWP very disturbed at footage of Jeff Gellman of Solid K9 Training hitting a dog causing it to cry. Petition asks Rhode Island Attorney General to shut down Solid K9 Training for animal cruelty. We urge people not to attend Gellman's UK workshops this year https://t.co/uDXy3Yp6px

— Animal Welfare Party (@AnimalsCount) January 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/new-dates-added-for-mamma-mia-singing-waiter-dining-experience-in-manchester/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:04:54 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10342

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]]> 10342 0 0 0 Did you miss out on the Mamma Mia dining experience first time around?

No dramas.

Immersive Events has announced several extra dates due to high demand.

Shortly after the Mamma Mia dining event was announced, people were falling over one another to grab tickets - resulting in two of September shows completely selling out.

But now there's another chance to get in among the action with the all-singing, all-dancing waiters later this year.

For time slots and tickets, head over to Design My Night.

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Each Mamma Mia experience is 90 minutes long - with crowds dining in a makeshift Greek taverna where servers belt out all the Abba classics on shift.

The location is being kept quiet for now, but will be revealed to ticket-holders closer to the time.

Head over to the official event page for more information.

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]]> 10361 0 0 0 Last week, we reported that Zoflora had released a new scent that smells like Alien perfume and it went viral, everywhere.

The popular scent by Thierry Mugler is pretty high on people's lists when it comes to favourite smells and company's behind certain cleaning products are taking advantage.

Enter Lenor, who have just started selling 'Exotic Bloom' fabric softener that you guessed it... smells just like everybody's favourite perfume.

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Posting on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, Leah Jane wrote: "OMG they now have Lenor that smells like ALIEN perfume."

It's currently being sold at £2.99 a bottle in Home Bargains but can apparently be bought from most supermarkets with an RRP of £5.00.

Leah's post currently has over 4,000 comments in the popular Facebook group in 12 hours – so you may need to be quick to grab yourself one of these bottles as demand will undoubtedly be high.

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A bottle of Alien perfume will usually cost you around £80, while Lenor's fabric softener costs just £2.99. You can also grab the similar scented Zoflora for £1.50.

Just don't spray either of these on your wrists...

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]]> 10372 0 0 0 Manchester is getting its very own singalong club night featuring a live band and huge ball pit.

The premise is the first of its kind in the city, with guests swapping their tickets for a microphone on entry and leaping into a pool of 10,000 balls to sing along to the music - with the lyrics beamed up onto a big screen.

Professional musicians will be shifting gears through different genres all evening, so it doesn't matter if your taste is hard rock or bubblegum pop - there'll definitely be a few tunes for you.

Food and drinks stalls will also be on site in the still-to-be-named venue, which is being kept quiet until the days leading up to the event.

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The Ultimate Singalong Club Night & Ball Pit Party will take place over two nights in June - Friday 19 and Saturday 20.

Guests are also encouraged to dress up as their favourite singer for the occasion... so expect to see a few interesting costumes on your visit.

For more information and tickets head here.

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]]> 10377 0 0 0 An enchanting magical event has mysteriously appeared in Manchester... luring unsuspecting citizens inside with bubbling cauldrons of sweet-smelling cocktails. 

This enigmatic festival is a door to a magical world of music, magic and potion-making - with a wide array of alcoholic concoctions available for anyone brave enough to step inside.

An entry pass entitles guests to a curious-sounding "welcome wizard drink" and three tokens that can be exchanged for drinks or activities like tarot card reading and wand crafting.

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However, to gain access to this weird and wonderful world - you'll need to make sure you look the part.

The festival is set to be a melting pot of witches and wizards from afar - so don your best robes and dress to impress.

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Tickets are set to vanish as quickly as they've appeared - with limited availability for one day on 6 June.

As for the location? This will be whispered to ticket-holders in the days before...

In the meantime, you can find out more about one of Manchester's most adventurous events in years here.

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]]> 10391 0 0 0 Iberica - a mini Spain tucked up in Spinningfields - is offering three sharing plates for the price of two up until 8 March. 

Famed for its fantastic contemporary Spanish cuisine, the restaurant celebrated its ten-year anniversary last year, and their latest three-for-two promotion offers excellent value for money.

You'll enjoy a glass of cava as part of the deal - which costs just £15 in total.

There's also the option to upgrade the offer with two flutes of fizz, two sharers and a ribeye or paella to share for £29.

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Iberica's menu is packed with a superb selection of fantastic dishes, including hake fritters, roasted aubergine, seasonal veg, open omelette, pan fried octopus, grilled squid and juicy steaks.

This is a rare opportunity to save serious money on some of the most luxurious Spanish food in the city - so make sure you head over to Itison to claim your voucher before 8 March.

All the deal information, including terms & conditions, is available here.

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]]> 10398 0 0 0 I went to a hotel recently which had price lists for every item in the room - radios, lamps, linens etc.

These strange little cost catalogues functioned as a warning for thieves: If you steal this item, you'll be charged this much.

The hotel knew they were powerless to prevent nice decor going walkabout, so they tried a tongue-in-cheek deterrent.

After all, as the old saying goes, people will take anything that's not tied down.

Well, a recent incident in Salford suggests that this maxim might need rewording.

One resident has actually had their garden path pinched.

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One Reddit user visited the forum recently to share an image of a garden with a gaping omission.

The paving slabs had inexplicably disappeared.

A WhatsApp screenshot, sent to Sal by a friend, reads: "You know you're in Salford when someone steals... YOUR F***ING GARDEN PATH". This is accompanied by a photo of mushed-up mud and gravel where a path once proudly stood.

Among the Reddit responses were other stories of mind-boggling thefts, which included looted wheelie-bin wheels and vanishing grate covers.

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One user thinks they might know who's to blame for the disappearing path...

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Apparently nothing is safe anymore. Not even gardens.

The only solution seems to be excellent insurance.

It might be worth taking a leaf out of that aforementioned hotel's book. Accept that things might go missing, and just make sure you're covered in the eventuality.

If they can get your path, they can get anything.

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]]> 10408 0 0 0 Manchester City has officially filed an appeal against UEFA's decision to ban them from the Champions League for two years.

The club was banned from the prestigious tournament and fined €30 million earlier this month in an unprecedented move that stunned the world.

City said they were "disappointed but not surprised" by the ruling and have now formally lodged their appeal to CAS, the highest court in sport.

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There is currently no timeline for the appeal and no past cases on which to go off, so there is no telling just how long it will take until City fans have an answer.

The ban in its current form will last until 2022. Speaking about the appeal, a CAS spokesman said: "The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has registered an appeal filed by Manchester City football club against the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

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The decision of UEFA's adjudicatory chamber, for "serious breaches" of Financial Fair Play rules, was announced on Valentine's Day, ironically.

There is currently no timeline for the appeal and no past cases on which to go off, so there is no telling just how long it will take until City fans have an answer. The ban in its current form will last until 2022.

Speaking about the appeal, a CAS spokesman said: "The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has registered an appeal filed by Manchester City football club against the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)."

City face Real Madrid in the Champions League round-of-16 first leg on Wednesday, their first match in the competition since the ban was announced.

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]]> 10415 0 0 0 Plans have been announced by the owners of Frankie & Benny's which will see the closure of up to 90 restaurants this year.

The Restaurant Group  (TRG) will close to doors on almost 100 of its sites, with some of them being converted into Wagamama restaurants.

TRG is the company behind Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito and Wagamama – with the latter being its most profitable brand by a mile.

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Therefore, it's likely that the two biggest casualties will be F&B and Chiquito, with TRG announcing plans to sell 47 of their sites, convert up to 12 restaurants and not renew the contracts of 31 others.

The group however will still have around 250 across all of its brands in the UK, with the aforementioned plans being put in place as a way to streamline during a period in which competition is strong.

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Andy Hornby, chief executive officer of TRG, said: “Our three growth businesses of Wagamama, concessions and pubs are all out-performing their respective markets and have clear potential for further growth.

“I am also acutely aware of the challenges facing our leisure business and the wider casual dining sector.

“Following an extensive review we have defined three clear strategic priorities for the next two years: Grow our Wagamama, concessions and pubs businesses; rationalise our leisure business; and accelerate our deleveraging profile.”

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]]> 10427 0 0 0 Nothing beats the blurry buzz of a lock-in.

You're surrounded by friends and empty glasses, stray nuts and crisps littered across the table.

The jingle of the Last Orders bell feels like a lifetime ago. Most clientele have long since shuffled out into the dark streets in search of the flickering white lights of the takeaway.

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But, instead of the landlord ushering you to follow suit, they quietly bolt the doors closed.

It's a blissful feeling. The pub is all yours.

Now, it turns out, you can replicate the joy of the lock-in down the road in the Peak District.

The old Poacher's Arms pub on Castleton Road has been renovated into a country house - with the bar remaining intact. The owners even supply barrels of beer so you can pour your own pints whilst you're there.

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Unsurprisingly, the residence (which fits 30 people) is mighty popular with stag dos, and if you don't fancy getting behind the bar and pulling the pumps yourself, you can request staff to do it all for you.

There's also comfy bed for the night, lounge area, dining space, hot tub, smart TV, Playstation 3, board games, books, air hockey and football table.

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So, pretty much everything you could want on a holiday.

Head over to Sykes Cottages for more details about the ultimate holiday venue.

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Here are some more images of the gaff

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]]> 10429 0 0 0 The internet is a crazy, crazy place, where weird things happen. But Facebook Marketplace is the extreme epitome of this.

It's a place to buy and sell things you wouldn't usually flog at a car boot sale, or eBay for that matter, and it's become a hot bed for some very strange items at ridiculous prices.

Usually, this doesn't bother me, but one item in particular for some reason has been popping up in my 'recommended listings' section for months – so I gave in and clicked it.

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Basically, somebody from Preston, the banter capital of the North, is selling a slice of onion stuck in a slice of bread, for £365,000 on Facebook Marketplace. Classic.

Profoundly titled 'Onion stuck in bread', the poster, who is called Bianca Serban, writes: "Enjoy this beautiful piece of art!"

Apparently, onion stuck in bread's condition is marked as 'Good', which is all you'd hope from a risky purchase like this one – especially with its hefty price tag.

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It's not yet known whether anyone is interested in the piece of artwork, however with a banana duct-taped to a wall recently selling for $120,000 at Miami’s Art Basel art fair, anything is possible.

Although my gut tells me this isn't going to get as much traction as the duct-taped banana, which was famously eaten by David Datuna, an installation and performance artist from Georgia.

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David peeled off the art piece from the wall and ate it while hundreds of stunned onlookers watched – but you'll be hard pressed to find anyone willing to yam a piece of heavily handled bread and onion from Preston.

This is what a civilisation in decline looks like – andI'm just adding fuel to the fire.

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5 yrs 4 months for the digger driver that drove through the travelodge entrance. Seems ridiculously excessive that.

— Jamie Rowland (@rowloefc) February 26, 2020]]>

A digger driver who caused a 'trail of destruction' at a brand new Travelodge because he was owed £600 in wages has been jailed for five years and four monthshttps://t.co/wJPAwuBW2N pic.twitter.com/vHYoqUMXgF

— ITV News (@itvnews) February 26, 2020]]> The man who ploughed a digger through a Travelodge in revenge for unpaid wages has been jailed for five years and four months.

John Manley, 36, was seen on camera in January 2019 purposely using a construction vehicle to smash into the Liverpool building, screaming “all you had to do was pay me”.

Manley was owed £600 in wages at the time, but was not paid over the Christmas period and launched an attack that caused more than £400,000 worth of damage.

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https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1232676436667965440?s=20

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The video went viral and Manley was arrested.

Liverpool Crown Court's verdict arrived on Wednesday and has conjured up some heated reaction on social media.

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https://twitter.com/rowloefc/status/1232656874530639872?s=20

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Manley had apparently threatened to cause damage in the days leading up to the event, saying he would attack the building unless he was paid.

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A digger driver who caused a 'trail of destruction' at a brand new Travelodge because he was owed £600 in wages has been jailed for five years and four monthshttps://t.co/wJPAwuBW2N pic.twitter.com/vHYoqUMXgF

— ITV News (@itvnews) February 26, 2020]]>

5 yrs 4 months for the digger driver that drove through the travelodge entrance. Seems ridiculously excessive that.

— Jamie Rowland (@rowloefc) February 26, 2020]]>

A digger driver who caused a 'trail of destruction' at a brand new Travelodge because he was owed £600 in wages has been jailed for five years and four monthshttps://t.co/wJPAwuBW2N pic.twitter.com/vHYoqUMXgF

— ITV News (@itvnews) February 26, 2020]]>

5 yrs 4 months for the digger driver that drove through the travelodge entrance. Seems ridiculously excessive that.

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]]> 10451 0 0 0 A woman who littered a Greggs paper bag has found herself in court... a whopping 11 years after the incident.

Grace Firth from Stockport dropped a paper bag from the bakery onto the floor over a decade ago, when aiming for the bin, it's alleged.

The incident happened so long ago that magistrates had to ask the 32-year-old if the date of the offence was actually a mistake, before realising it wasn't.

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In her absence, Grace had been convicted, fined £175 and ordered to pay £180 costs plus a £15 victim surcharge in August of 2009

However, the offence took so long to be actioned that Grace genuinely knew nothing about it when she received her court order – but assumed she would have mistakenly dropped the bag while trying to bin it.

She told Stockport Magistrates' Court she had never received any letters before receiving one on December 8th 2019 regarding an "historical debt".

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Thankfully, the case, including its £180 costs have now been reduced to just £55  – which is still a bit of a kick in the teeth.

Chairman Edward Tasker told her: "You've been very fair and very honest. Thank you for being so honest and for turning up," before confirming her reduced fine.

I'm now terrified that I'm going to owe about £10,000 in sausage roll littering offences.

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]]> 10468 0 0 0 If there's anything that's better than a bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup, it's a giant bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup.

If you agree with the above sentence then you're in luck, because Farmfoods is currently selling these bad boys at 99p a pop!

According to HotUKDeals, this is a 'once it's gone, it's gone' deal, so you better be quick – they can be found on shelves in all Farmfoods nationwide.

 

 

 

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Posting to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook, Tazmin Ward said: "1.35kg farm foods 99p 3 max per customer."

The post has generated over 1,000 comments in just a couple of hours, so bare in mind that demand is undoubtedly going to be high.

Also, you can only buy three bottles per customer, but if we're being honest, three of these bottles will probably last you until 2022.

 

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Get down to your local Farmfoods to grab one, or three, of these giant bottles before the deal is done and dusted.

You can find your closest Farmfoods store by using the online store finder here.

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]]> 10477 0 0 0 Hungry Horse might have just made the cheesiest dish to ever grace pub tables. 

Their latest invention is sort of wrong, yet oh-so-right all at the same time.

It's called the Lasagne-in-a-Pizza and it's exactly what it says on the tin: with the classic Italian pasta dish stuffed between two Margheritas.

It also comes with a side of chips and napolitana dip.

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The dish, which straddles the line between bewildering and beautiful, has been made available on menus across the country, with all 266 Hungry Horse pubs whipping it up in kitchens.

Apparently, the pub wanted to resolve the ordering "dilemma" for customers - giving them the best of both worlds on a single plate.

Reckon you'd be up for trying one of these?

Use the Hungry Horse pub finder to pick the perfect spot to tuck in.

Bring an appetite. And maybe a few napkins.

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]]> 10482 0 0 0 Sleepovers when we were younger were a sweaty, sleepless affair that often resulted in you top and tailing with your mate while 20 others tried to pack themselves into your mum's box room.

Or maybe that was just you. Either way, they're a little different nowadays, or they are if you're a customer of The Enchanted Cart – a Manchester-based events company who specialise in making your event unique.

These events can range from birthday, anniversary parties, weddings, and loads more – and their recent addition to their 'range' has parents going mad, in a good way.

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Their enchanted tents are being ordered left right and centre ahead of summer and they were only recently revealed to their customer base.

The magical tents are filled with custom, hand-picked decor, comfy beds and plenty of sensory lighting. They also leave goodie bags whenever they install one.

Speaking to The Manc, company owner Faye Kennedy said: "We offer a wide range of services from candy carts to popcorn, candy floss, wedding props and more.

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"We specialise in theming all of our services, which really makes us stand out from the crowd. Our newest addition, our wonderful enchanted bell tents which we also theme, are available as for sleepovers or tea parties."

Faye and her crew install the tents themselves before your event, in order to make sure they are perfect. They will also come and pick them up afterwards, so you don't have to do anything strenuous.

She continued: "We deliver and set up everything. Our tents come decorated and fully furnished. We even leave goodie bags for an extra treat!"

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You can see the tents in all of their glory on Enchanted Cart's website here, including all of their other services.

You can also follow them on Instagram here, where they regularly post updates.

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]]> 10483 0 0 0 There are no boundaries when it comes to Home Bargains. It's even the World Champion's store of choice. 

Fury is back in the country after pummelling the living daylights out of Deontay Wilder in Vegas on the weekend, and on Tuesday he was spotted by excited onlookers in the discount shop's Morecambe branch.

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The heavyweight fighter, worth £60 million, returned home a hero following his triumph, and fans rushed to greet him as he picked up some cheap gifts for his kids.

Fury is a familiar presence in the coastal town since moving there with his family, having also been spotted grabbing food in the local Aldi.

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The champ pocketed £3.86m from his Vegas victory, with boxing now waiting with baited breath for a bout with fellow Brit Anthony Joshua.

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A Triple Cheeseburger is being trialled at 60 branches across the UK for the first time in more than twenty years - at a price of just £2.39.

Some of the lucky towns to receive the new treble include Worksop, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Balby, Thorne, Chesterfield, Barlborough, Hillsborough, Tankersely, Woodall, Cortonwood, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Hull, Cleethorpes, Willerby, Ennerdale, Bridlington, Laceby, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough.

However, if customers return in their droves to snap up the trio of patties, there's every chance the burger will eventually be rolled out nationwide.

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Packed with 520 calories, the Triple Cheeseburger is piled high with all the classic sauce and veg trimmings to accompany the added meat and dairy.

The burger has already proven a hit overseas, having been made widely available in restaurants in America and Australia.

UK trials start from today.

Let's hope it's a success so we can see the Triple Cheeseburger make its way over to Manc in the near future...

 

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]]> 10509 0 0 0 Summer usually sees the introduction of some pretty mad new beverages, but I don't think anybody expected this one.

Basically, Strongbow has officially launched a rosé cider - and we don't know how we feel about it, to be honest.

The cider, which comes in a can, is made with red apples, and is the same strength as a normal can of Strongbow, or Dark Fruit (4 per cent).

It's available from today in Asda and Morrisons, where it'll come with a recommended retail price of £1.50 per 500ml can.

 

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It will also roll out in Sainsbury's on March 8th and in Tesco stores on April 20th – and everywhere else thereafter. Including your corner shop, if they're on the ball.

You can grab a four-pack of the stuff for £5.25, or if you want 10 of them, it'll set you back £12. It's currently the cheapest in Asda.

The new drink has no artificial sweeteners, flavours or colours, and gets its colour from carrot concentrate.

We are guessing it will be in most retailers just in time for summer so don't worry about missing it – we imagine Strongbow will want this new addition to compete with their huge Dark Fruit range.

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]]> 10514 0 0 0 Supergrass have added a new date for their Manchester visit after a huge sell out show last night.

The legendary reformed band are currently in the middle of a theatre tour of the UK, Europe and North America.

The thirteen date tour kicked off in Paris on 4th February, before the UK leg culminates with a huge show at London’s Alexandra Palace on 6th March.

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Last night, they played a sold out gig at Manchester's iconic O2 Victoria Warehouse, and tonight's show still has tickets left.

The seminal British group declared their improbable last year in a suitably bold manner, taking to the stage unannounced at Glastonbury's Pilton Party to rip through a mesmerising Greatest Hits set.

Formed in Oxford UK in 1993, the Brit, Q, NME and Ivor Novello-winning outfit released their Mercury-nominated No.1 debut album I Should Coco in 1995. Fourth single, ‘Alright’, was a pop masterpiece and became a massive hit, catapulting the band to global success.

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Supergrass are Gaz Coombes, Mick Quinn, Danny Goffey, and Rob Coombes.

After tonight's final Manchester gig, the foursome will then move onto Leeds, so if you can't get to Victoria Warehouse, it would definitely be worth travelling an hour down the road to see them at the Leeds O2 Academy.

Grab your tickets for tonight's show on gigsandtours.com – where you can also find out more.

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]]> 10515 0 0 0 One of the UK's largest animal parks is advertising for a new lead keeper. 

Chester Zoo, the most popular wildlife attraction in the country, is hiring in the Hoofstock section - where staff are tasked with taking care of zebras, rhinos and giraffes.

The role asks for an enthusiastic animal-lover who can fulfil duties such as creature care, student support, volunteer guidance, media interviews, and zoo conferences.

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Candidates will ideally have a Higher National Diploma and prior experience working with animals, as well as the usual CV buzzwords - leadership, problem-solving ability and organisation skills.

In terms of salary, you'll get 24k+ per year, working 40-hour weeks.

Perks include free tickets to the zoo, of course, along with 33 days paid holiday, free bus travel and discounted gym membership.

The cut-off point is Tuesday 10 March. Head over to the website to apply.

And good luck!

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]]> 10527 0 0 0 It doesn't make sense.

During the day, it takes an act of will to keep your eyes open. But the moment your head thumps the pillow, you can't sleep.

Anxiety and stress are often to blame for this type of insomnia; if your brain is riddled with too much activity, it can't shut down properly for the night.

That's why this new pillow spray is proving so popular - it goes straight to the root of problem by calming the senses and soothing the mind.

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Carrying a comforting mixed scent of lavender, camomile and vetivert, this "Deep Sleep Pillow Spray" seems to work a dream in every sense.

89% of users reported falling asleep faster after scattering their linens with this aromatic mist, whilst more than 90% apparently felt more refreshed in the mornings.

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Originally priced at £19.50, This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray is now down to £15.60 on Amazon.

If you've spent one too many nights tossing and turning, you might want to give this snooze-inducing diffuser a try.

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]]> 10535 0 0 0 Embarrassing health problems are manageable when you can escape to the bathroom quickly and easily.

But there are a few situations in life where this simply isn't possible.

Lifts, queues, waiting rooms, or any other confined space can be the stuff of nightmares when you've got a swirling stomach.

But perhaps the worst place to be is an airplane.

When you're sharing an aluminium tube with hundreds of others at 30,000 feet, there really is no privacy.

Fortunately, Shreddies have come up with a product designed to hide the kinds of odours that could make you public enemy number one on any aircraft.

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The "Carbonana" is a banana-shaped foam insert which sits below your backside and prevents any smells from seeping out into the cabin. Ultimately, it won't matter if your stomach is in bits - because your fellow passengers will be none-the-wiser.

Shreddies' Managing Director, Richard Woolley, called the product a "real game changer for air travel," that would improve comfort for "all on board."

Could be handy if you're having a bit of dodgy day downstairs.

Good luck explaining the Carobonara if you get collared at security, though...

Featured image: Needpix

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]]> 10544 0 0 0 You know what's better than a bath plug? A glowing shark bath plug. You know what's better than an actual shark? A glowing shark bath plug.

Basically, glowing shark bath plugs that only start glowing when they hit water are being sold for £2.99 in B&M and people are going mad for them on Facebook.

Posting in Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK on Facebook, Lucretia Brindley wrote: "Shark Plug £2.99 B&M... For anyone who has children who don't particularly like baths this is a god send!

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She continued: "As soon as the shark touches water it lights up flashing different colours."

Word on the street, or Facebook comments, is that they are also selling a flashing unicorn one...

In less than a day, Lucretia's Facebook post has received over 2,000 comments and 1,500 likes, so demand for this little cutey is going to be high.

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The B&M website sells something very similar, if not identical, however it's much more expensive on there, retailing at £12.99.

So your best bet is to get to your local B&M and scour the shelves, before they are gone forever. At the price of £2.99, at least.

Find your closest B&M store, and good luck!

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]]> 10561 0 0 0 The biggest indoor arena in Britain, and most expensive in Europe, is set to be built in Manchester.

The £350m project, which will have a capacity of 23,500, is set to host over 120 music and sports events per year - creating more than 3,500 jobs in the process.

The new arena will also be home to the largest standing space for an indoor venue in the UK - with room for over 10,000 people.

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American development and investment company Oak View Group (OVG) is collaborating with City Football Group (CFG) to bring the arena to the Eastlands area - where it will sit right alongside the Etihad Stadium.

The new venue will surpass Manchester Arena as the biggest in Britain - with the long-standing Victoria Station site currently accommodating 21,000 people.

It will also be one of the most sustainable - incorporating an energy-efficient design to support Manchester’s Zero Carbon 2038 strategy.

Current predictions suggest the project will take three years to complete.

A planning is being put to the town hall. If approved, the arena could be open by 2023.

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]]> 10565 0 0 0 Wing Fest - the UK's premier chicken wing event - is returning to Manchester this summer... and tickets are already on sale.

The food festival is opening over two days at First Street South in the city centre in mid-August - boasting the biggest selection of wings and eating contests in the country.

Live music will punctuate the hot and spicy weekend, with activities such as axe throwing, cooking masterclasses, BBQ demos and a helluva lot more taking place from start to finish.

Tens of thousands of wings are being whipped up by 20 different street food traders, with specially-made recipes ready for the infamous "Lava Wing Challenge" and "Frank's Red Hot Wing" eating contest.

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The festival is also promising a wide array of drinks to wash down the grub - including booze and pop.

And for those who like their wings with a bit of extra spice, the festival's famous hot wing challenge is guaranteed to melt your mouth.

Dr Sweetsmoke's Lava Wing Challenge is pretty straightforward, simply eat six Lava Wings as fast as you can. You then have to last a further three minutes without drinking anything or wiping your face. You will be able to enter this on the day of the festival.

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Not only this, but an integral part of your Wing Fest experience is deciding who makes the best chicken wings in the country – and with plenty of esteemed wing chefs in attendance, you, your pals and the thousands in attendance will be tasked with one of the most important votes of your life.

Be ready to taste, judge and make the right decision, because it really does matter.

Last year, festival goers voted Wingmans for Best Buffalo Wing and Greidy's for Best Wild Wing. While actual judges went for the same winners, but in reverse. It's safe to say with Wingmans and Greidy's both in attendance in 2020, there are some extremely sought after chicken wings on offer.

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Wing Fest is always a hot ticket and demand is expected to be even higher this year, with capacity being expanded for as many as 5,000 people on 15 and 16 August.

You can get your get your hands on a wing pass here.

Earlybirds begin at just £17.50. Note: Saturday's earlybird tickets have already sold out.

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]]> 10576 0 0 0 Tickets are officially on sale for Fields of Gold Festival - the greatest gathering of tribute bands in Manchester. 

Taking place over two days on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September at Ashton Cricket Club, the second edition of this popular event will see bands pay homage to the greatest musical talent of all time.

Ticket-holders will be treated to performances from WOASIS, The Killerz, The Ultimate Stone Roses and The Jam'd on Saturday, whilst Clint Boon mans the decks between sets.

Queen tribute Real Magic, David Bowie act Aladinsane and The Smiths UTD hit the stage on the Friday, along with Salford Jets frontman Mike Sweeney.

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Fields of Gold is also promising a bigger, better selection of food and drink for guests across the weekend, as well as more bars, toilets and general facilities - meaning shorter waiting times overall.

The first batch of tickets for 2020 have been released and are on sale for just £14.99 (plus booking fee).

For more information, visit Fields Of Gold's website.

You can also RSVP to the official Fields Of Gold event page on Facebook here.

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]]> 10580 0 0 0 For the first time in 50 years, snackers are eating Pringles in a whole new way: Stacking different crisps to create entirely fresh flavours. 

The phenomenon involves plucking snacks from different coloured tubes and piling them high in unique combinations to taste something totally new – and Pringles are giving out prizes for those who share their own on social media.

Some of the flavours formed so far include Burrito (a combination of Texas BBQ, Sour Cream & Onion and Original), Toastie (mixing Smokey Bacon, Cheese & Onion and Original) and Chicken Dinner (Piri Piri Chicken, Paprika and Original).

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Reckon you could create a Pringles flavour that would fly off the shelves? Get some tubes in to start experimenting and share your best amalgamations online.

The #PringlesStacknShare competition also has some great prizes up for grabs, including cooking classes and Restaurant Choice gift cards.

The company's viral tweet reads: "New Pringles stacking. More than 2000 flavour combinations to discover! Show us your favourite stack using #PringlesStacknShare for a chance to win one of many exciting prizes!"

https://twitter.com/MummaJem/status/1231345236028329985

https://twitter.com/ickle0ne/status/1233530292335411208

Pringles' Stack 'n' Share competition is available in all core flavours including: Original, Cheese & Onion, Cheesy Cheese, Prawn Cocktail, Salt & Vinegar, Sweet Chilli, Roast Chicken & Herbs, Steak, Sour Cream & Onion, Hot & Spicy, Paprika, Smokey Bacon, Texas BBQ Sauce and Piri Piri Chicken.

For more information on how to get involved, head over to the Pringles website.

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New Pringles stacking. More than 2000 flavour combinations to discover! Show us your favourite stack using #PringlesStacknShare for a chance to win one of many exciting prizes!

Full T&Cs apply > https://t.co/FElyfhut1f pic.twitter.com/423JpDDT5l

— Pringles (@Pringles_UK) January 6, 2020]]>

It’s all about the stacking! @Pringles_UK #PringlesStacknShare pic.twitter.com/oWBqIP5fAn

— Victoria Bazley (@ickle0ne) February 28, 2020]]>

A stack so good the pooch is after it too! #PringlesStacknShare pic.twitter.com/qtY2WyvEjq

— ??Jemma ?? (@MummaJem) February 22, 2020]]>

New Pringles stacking. More than 2000 flavour combinations to discover! Show us your favourite stack using #PringlesStacknShare for a chance to win one of many exciting prizes!

Full T&Cs apply > https://t.co/FElyfhut1f pic.twitter.com/423JpDDT5l

— Pringles (@Pringles_UK) January 6, 2020]]>

A stack so good the pooch is after it too! #PringlesStacknShare pic.twitter.com/qtY2WyvEjq

— ??Jemma ?? (@MummaJem) February 22, 2020]]>

It’s all about the stacking! @Pringles_UK #PringlesStacknShare pic.twitter.com/oWBqIP5fAn

— Victoria Bazley (@ickle0ne) February 28, 2020]]>

New Pringles stacking. More than 2000 flavour combinations to discover! Show us your favourite stack using #PringlesStacknShare for a chance to win one of many exciting prizes!

Full T&Cs apply > https://t.co/FElyfhut1f pic.twitter.com/423JpDDT5l

— Pringles (@Pringles_UK) January 6, 2020]]>

A stack so good the pooch is after it too! #PringlesStacknShare pic.twitter.com/qtY2WyvEjq

— ??Jemma ?? (@MummaJem) February 22, 2020]]>

It’s all about the stacking! @Pringles_UK #PringlesStacknShare pic.twitter.com/oWBqIP5fAn

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Have you ever caught yourself licking your fingers and thought to yourself "I'd look decent doing that on a billboard"?

Well friend, have we got a job opportunity for you. Tweet us with #kfcfryerme one good reason why we should hire you for to be our next finger lickin' model! pic.twitter.com/lJFKRJMgWZ

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) February 27, 2020]]>

#kfcfryerme I spent all day making these. I still have them available upon request. The theme was: dress as your favourite thing. Says it all ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UiY3TiM7MD

— Chloe (@chloesimonxo) February 27, 2020]]>

My mate is a massive KFC fan and fashion icon, he can turn pretty much any of your meal packaging into a fashion accessory, make his dreams come true. It’s finger lickin good @Jake_Woodrow #kfcfryerme pic.twitter.com/Gl62Pm84p0

— Con Hop (@Con_Hop) February 27, 2020]]>

Our visitors love to pose on the beach with their Bargain Bucket as the great Lord Colonel Sanders watches down with maximum pleasure. #kfcfryerme pic.twitter.com/VGV2lbOTxv

— Sir Botski of OTHERWORLD (@otherworld_ldn) February 27, 2020]]> When a KFC hits right, it's arguably the best fast food restaurant on the high street. I've said it and I'll say it again.

So a recent tweet from the restaurant should get all you KFC fans hot under the collar – because they are looking for a professional finger licker.

Tweeting last night, they wrote: "Have you ever caught yourself licking your fingers and thought to yourself "I'd look decent doing that on a billboard"?

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https://twitter.com/KFC_UKI/status/1232978398454173698

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They continue: "Well friend, have we got a job opportunity for you. Tweet us with #kfcfryerme one good reason why we should hire you for to be our next finger lickin' model!"

Basically, they are searching for KFC's biggest fan to be the face of their next campaign – while finger lickin' their way way to fame, apparently.

The winner will take part in a professional photoshoot where you'll get to show off your best finger lickin' skills, and all you need to do to enter is tweet KFC.

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Simply tweet KFC UK and the hashtag #KFCFryerMe to show the brand why they are worthy of promoting them.

"Entries that do not tag us and do not include #kfcfryerme won't be counted," the company tweeted, before adding "For the love of God; please keep it PG."

Some of the entries have been great so far...

https://twitter.com/chloesimonxo/status/1232983100889714688

https://twitter.com/Con_Hop/status/1232995106011189249

https://twitter.com/otherworld_ldn/status/1233050940074287112

The competition is detailed a little more in-depth on their website, saying: “The prize to be won is a one-day experience visiting KFC’s Innovation Kitchen. This will be followed by a photoshoot in a nearby KFC restaurant.

The resulting image will be displayed as an advertisement in a minimum of one site in the winner’s hometown for a minimum of one day. It will also be displayed in a corresponding KFC restaurant in that town.

For the avoidance of doubt, the prize on offer is not a paid job working for KFC UK. Reasonable transport costs and subsistence shall be provided.”

Good luck!

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Have you ever caught yourself licking your fingers and thought to yourself "I'd look decent doing that on a billboard"?

Well friend, have we got a job opportunity for you. Tweet us with #kfcfryerme one good reason why we should hire you for to be our next finger lickin' model! pic.twitter.com/lJFKRJMgWZ

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) February 27, 2020]]>

#kfcfryerme I spent all day making these. I still have them available upon request. The theme was: dress as your favourite thing. Says it all ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UiY3TiM7MD

— Chloe (@chloesimonxo) February 27, 2020]]>

My mate is a massive KFC fan and fashion icon, he can turn pretty much any of your meal packaging into a fashion accessory, make his dreams come true. It’s finger lickin good @Jake_Woodrow #kfcfryerme pic.twitter.com/Gl62Pm84p0

— Con Hop (@Con_Hop) February 27, 2020]]>

Our visitors love to pose on the beach with their Bargain Bucket as the great Lord Colonel Sanders watches down with maximum pleasure. #kfcfryerme pic.twitter.com/VGV2lbOTxv

— Sir Botski of OTHERWORLD (@otherworld_ldn) February 27, 2020]]>

My mate is a massive KFC fan and fashion icon, he can turn pretty much any of your meal packaging into a fashion accessory, make his dreams come true. It’s finger lickin good @Jake_Woodrow #kfcfryerme pic.twitter.com/Gl62Pm84p0

— Con Hop (@Con_Hop) February 27, 2020]]>

#kfcfryerme I spent all day making these. I still have them available upon request. The theme was: dress as your favourite thing. Says it all ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UiY3TiM7MD

— Chloe (@chloesimonxo) February 27, 2020]]>

Our visitors love to pose on the beach with their Bargain Bucket as the great Lord Colonel Sanders watches down with maximum pleasure. #kfcfryerme pic.twitter.com/VGV2lbOTxv

— Sir Botski of OTHERWORLD (@otherworld_ldn) February 27, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-buy-your-cat-a-pop-up-scratchy-house-for-4/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:13:02 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10602

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]]> 10602 0 0 0 A video appeared recently on social media that left pet-lovers purring.

The footage, posted by one member of the Extreme Bargains and Couponing Facebook group, showed a cat looking elated as he played inside his very own "scratchy house".

Alongside the video was a comment from the original poster claiming her cat "loves" the product; apparently available at B&M for just £4.

Other members rushed to share their own images of content pets inside scratchy houses - which have gone down a storm with cats (and owners) across the country.

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These animal toys are built with scratch pads fitted to the floor of the house - so your cat can curl up under shelter and pick away 'til its heart's content.

Whilst the scratchy houses don't appear to be available online at the time of writing, it might be worth calling your local B&M to see if they have any in stock.

Failing that, there are some available at pet specialist ZooPlus for just £5.

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]]> 8941 0 0 0 Crepe City, the UK's biggest lifestyle, footwear and fashion festival that showcases leading street wear brands from across Europe, is coming back to Manchester this month.

Founded in London in 2009, Crepe City became the UK's first event where sneaker collectors could meet up, socialise and trade in trainers.

Now in its eleventh year, it has grown into Europe’s largest pop-up sneaker shop with thousands of rare shoes on sale.

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This year the festival will be located at Bowlers Exhibition Centre and an estimated 3000 people will be attending.

There will be a bar, bespoke trainer cleaning service and dedicated chill-out area with footwear panel discussions, competitions, food stalls, live performances and sets from Manchester DJs.

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Tickets are now on sale here, where you can also find out more.

Note: It will be difficult to leave the venue, and as some vendors will only accept cash, it is highly recommended to take cash with you.

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]]> 10550 0 0 0 Every major sports tournament presents fans with a dilemma: Finding the best pub to watch the game.

It’s not an easy decision, but the bar with the biggest beer garden in Manchester is always worth a shout.

Oast House's massive outdoor space makes it a worthy contender for sports at any time of year - and with the Six Nations well underway, the Spinningfields site has been transformed into a buzzing fan zone.

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The venue has truly embraced the Six Nations spirit for 2020 - revamping its outdoor space with large television screens, rugby-themed mini games, and fresh plates of grub to soak up the beer.

There’s even a Guinness masterclass where fans can learn to pour the perfect pint of the good stuff.

Oast House's fan zone is one of the biggest of its kind in the north, with huge crowds and a riveting atmosphere expected for the next weekend of international rugby fixtures - which kick off on 7 March.

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As we head into the penultimate week of Six Nations action, France are poised to win the tournament for the first time in ten years - with a Grand Slam also still up got grabs.

Closest rivals England and Ireland must win their remaining games to stand any chance of snatching the trophy.

If France slip-up in Round Four, we could be set for a grandstand finish.

Catch all the action at the Oast House Guinness fan zone.

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]]> 10610 0 0 0 A premiere is arguably the best way to digest any film. 

You get to enjoy that prestigious feeling of exclusivity; being one of the first to see the project in its completed format. But most importantly of all, you enter the theatre blindfolded and cold.

There's no reviews. No friend feedback. No context. No pre-made perceptions.

You take your seat completely uninfluenced with an open mind. It's an unencumbered viewing experience.

At Manchester Film Festival 2020, dozens of films will be projected onto the big screen for the very first time. Listed below are some we're most excited about.

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Before The Fire

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When a pandemic strikes Hollywood, a movie star is forced to return to her humble roots in rural America.

However, her homecoming isn't an entirely welcome one, and before too long, real danger is lurking on her doorstep.

The international premiere of Before The Fire screens on Saturday 14 March at 7:45PM. Includes Director Q&A.

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Knots: A Forced Marriage Story

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This could be one of the most important pieces of filmmaking at MANIFF 2020.

Knots: A Forced Marriage Story shines a light on an illegal yet widespread practice in America.

During the documentary, three survivors speak out about their experiences and share details how they became victims of some harrowing human rights abuses.

Screening on Saturday 14 March at 1PM. Includes Director Q&A.

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Broken Law

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A professional guard is forced to make some difficult decisions when his brother pleads for help in the aftermath of a robbery gone wrong in Broken Law.

The situation continues to spiral out of control with punches aplenty - and all the early signs suggest this one could be an intense, gripping watch.

Screening on Sunday 15 March at 5:30PM. Includes Director Q&A.

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Stuffed

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Stuffed is a unblinking look at what many consider to be a peculiar, creepy or plain wrong practice: Taxidermy.

The documentary takes audiences into the weird and wonderful world of this diverse subculture, portraying people who believe they bring a new lease of life to creatures.

Screening on Sunday 15 March at 5:30PM.

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Tenere

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Tenere is a true story of a miraculous journey - as a group of African people cross thousands of miles of sand from Niger to Europe.

Tracking their movements, this documentary reveals the preparation involved for a journey of this magnitude, along with the effect the trip has on their families, health and mind-sets.

Screening on Saturday 14 March at 3:15PM. Includes Director Q&A.

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See these premieres with a MANIFF pass...

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Head over to MANIFF to grab some great value tickets and guarantee you're among the first to see flicks that will have audiences talking for years.

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]]> 10619 0 0 0 Tyson Fury made winning the World Championship look like a piece of cake - and now he's got his just desserts. 

The WBC title-holder received a sweet treat fit for a king upon returning his return from Vegas, with wife Paris producing an outstanding cake to congratulate Fury on his even bigger victory.

Toppling four tiers, the cake is propped up by an icing pillow - which balances a belt, world and crown above it.

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It's even decorated with Fury's famous nickname: "Gypsy King".

Fury, 31, remains unbeaten in his professional career, and his seventh-round defeat of Wilder has only increased fans' appetites for an all-British bout between Fury and Anthony Joshua.

There is every chance Wilder could trigger a rematch before that happens, but in the meantime, Fury has definitely earned some celebrating.

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And this enormous beauty of a cake should be enough to satisfy even a man of his stature.

Seems almost a shame to eat it, though. Just look at that detail...

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]]> 10641 0 0 0 Not Quite Light Festival]]> In news that I didn't know I needed today, it turns out there's a massive disco happening at a Tesco in Salford.

It's all part of Not Quite Light Festival's 2020 programming and it will all happen at Salford Precinct's Tesco Extra next month.

The massive supermarket will play host to international DJs for a one night celebration of the area’s cultural diversity on Friday 27th March.

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The disco will use people's love of music and food to entertain, with everyone welcome including families. No alcohol will be served and it will take place between 7pm and 10pm in the supermarket's cafe.

You won't need to pre-book, however it has been advised to register for the guestlist so that staff know how much food they will need to provide.

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The Not Quite Festival tells the stories of where we live, exploring our changing environment, using the half-light of dawn and dusk as inspiration.

It’s a festival by the people, for the people, where organisers find and nurture talent within the neighbourhoods and communities of Salford, whilst also bringing in exciting artists and thinkers from outside the city for collaboration.

To find out more about Not Quite Light Festival and its full programme – which is very extensive – check out their official website here.

 

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The risk to the general public remains low after a case of coronavirus was confirmed in Bury. We’re working with health colleagues to do all we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure residents are protected. Info and advice on how to protect yourself https://t.co/dsaLZOHnib

— Bury Council (@BuryCouncil) March 1, 2020]]>

Worrying that a case of coronavirus confirmed so near to home. The risk remains low but confident NHS are doing everything possible. https://t.co/8MqqmQoOvI

— Cllr Faisal Rana (@FaisalRana48) March 1, 2020]]> A patient in Bury has today been diagnosed with coronavirus.

The unidentified person is just one of 12 new cases of covid-19 that have been confirmed in England. This includes people from Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.

It has also been confirmed that the patient in Bury recently returned from a trip to Italy.

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According to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, risk to the general public currently remains low.

The body tweeted: "We’re working with health colleagues to do everything we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure residents are protected."

In a statement, Bury Council also said: "Public Health England, Bury Council and the local NHS are working closely together in the North West to respond.

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https://twitter.com/BuryCouncil/status/1234129540500410368

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"Public Health England is currently contacting people who may have had close contact with the confirmed case.

"Close contacts will be given health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after they had contact with the confirmed case.

"This tried and tested method will ensure that any risk to them is minimised and the wider public is protected."

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The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United  Kingdom has now risen to 35 in total – following previously reported confirmed cases in Northern Ireland and Wales.

If you have recently been to one of the affected countries and are feeling unwell, you should phone the NHS’s 111 helpline for further advice straight away.

The patient in Bury is Greater Manchester's first confirmed case.

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The risk to the general public remains low after a case of coronavirus was confirmed in Bury. We’re working with health colleagues to do all we can to stop the virus spreading and ensure residents are protected. Info and advice on how to protect yourself https://t.co/dsaLZOHnib

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Worrying that a case of coronavirus confirmed so near to home. The risk remains low but confident NHS are doing everything possible. https://t.co/8MqqmQoOvI

— Cllr Faisal Rana (@FaisalRana48) March 1, 2020]]>

Worrying that a case of coronavirus confirmed so near to home. The risk remains low but confident NHS are doing everything possible. https://t.co/8MqqmQoOvI

— Cllr Faisal Rana (@FaisalRana48) March 1, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/floyd-mayweather-swung-by-archies-new-piccadilly-station-restaurant-last-night/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:34:52 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10673

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]]> 10673 0 0 0 Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather isn't shy of a burger and a shake, especially in his retirement, and he's always had a favourite spot when he visits Manchester.

The undefeated hall of famer dropped by the new Archie's at Piccadilly Station for a shake last night, and it looks like he still has plans to launch the brand Stateside with its owners.

Floyd stops by Archie's whenever he's in town, and admitted "falling in love with the place" during a visit to its original Oxford Road branch back in 2016.

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And according to chain boss Imran Rafiq, Money Mayweather was eager to continue talks on launching the franchise in Las Vegas and beyond.

Imran says he is "always honoured" when Floyd stops by, and that he is "looking forward to putting ideas into action" with the retired boxer so that an expansion into the US can coincide with what is currently a golden moment for the brand.

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The popular burger and shake restaurant is experiencing an immense expansion at the minute

As well as multiple flagship stores in prominent locations across Manchester, the chain also has restaurants in Liverpool and Birmingham – with plans for even further growth currently under wraps.

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And if the brothers behind Archie's finalise plans with their pal Mayweather, the Manchester-born brand could finally touch down in the States, marking what would be the company's biggest achievement today.

Find out more about Archie's Piccadilly Station here – where you can also take a look inside.

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]]> 10680 0 0 0 Legendary British music documentary Oasis: Supersonic has landed on Netflix.

The film, which is named after Oasis' iconic debut single, is directed by Max Whitecross and produced by the Oscar winning team behind Amy and Senna.

It details the history of the Manchester band during their early years and rise to fame, covering their overwhelming success in the mid 90s.

It features interviews with band members, friends of the band, and others associated with them.

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Supersonic is a masterpiece, if I do say so myself, and was immediately critically acclaimed by reviewers when it was released in 2016.

The film is packed with archive footage of concerts, studio sessions and delves into the band's highs and lows like no Oasis doc has done before.

And with Liam's biggest ever solo gig on the horizon at Belfast Vital in August, there is no better time to drop the film.

You can watch Supersonic on Netflix now. As you were.

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]]> 10690 0 0 0 Maccies’ Monopoly is officially returning to restaurants this month - with millions of expected prizes up for grabs in 2020.

The popular game-playing giveaway usually lasts for about 40 days, giving fast food customers the chance to win free food, fast cars and flights to destinations around the world.

From 25 March, Monopoly will be back once again.

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The game works by collecting stickers attached to various Maccies products. Some guarantee an instant win, whereas others must be collected as part of a set.

Usually, the higher value items carry the best stickers. So, the bigger the meal (or pricier the product), the better chance you have of scooping a truly great prize.

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McDonald’s still need to confirm the prizes being offered for 2020 and which specific products will carry the stickers - but with the launch date for this year’s Monopoly looming, we’re expecting an announcement very soon.

Reckon this could be your lucky year?

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]]> 10699 0 0 0 Paddy McGuinness has come out swinging for his local corner shop after learning they've hiked up their hand gel prices. 

The actor took to Twitter to condemn the sanitiser cost increase - which has gone from 99p to £4.99 per tube amid coronavirus panic.

McGuinness wrote: "Found out a shop nearby has put the price of hand sanitizer up from 99p to £4.99! How do these people sleep at night? That’s the price of milk, bread and eggs for families that are already financially stretched. Sad to hear but even sadder that I’m not surprised. #coronavirus".

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https://twitter.com/PaddyMcGuinness/status/1234046326045843456?s=20

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The star's tweet has since gone viral and there's a been a real mixed bag of responses.

Some are sympathetic. Others are less so.

A few are just plain funny.

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https://twitter.com/mcghee1984/status/1234046922756968448?s=20

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Known for his collaborations with Peter Kay in "Phoenix Nights" and "Max & Paddy", McGuinness has also been the face of dating show "Take Me Out", which was axed last month after a long and successful run on ITV.

The Farnworth-born performer has also hosted "Top Gear" and is now presenting Catchpoint's Celebrity Sport Relief specials on BBC.

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Found out a shop nearby has put the price of hand sanitizer up from 99p to £4.99! How do these people sleep at night? That’s the price of milk, bread and eggs for families that are already financially stretched. Sad to hear but even sadder that I’m not surprised. #coronavirus

— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) March 1, 2020]]>

It’s sad that some try to make money of others misfortune ?

— Ali Pritch ? (@Pritcha33636306) March 1, 2020]]>

It’s just annoying carrying your sink around

— JM (@mcghee1984) March 1, 2020]]>

Don't bother with surgical masks they are not fitted and will only make you touch your face more with itching etc. Hand sanitiser, just wash your hands regularly, the gel is useful if you are out and about and can't wash but 4.99 is a rip off

— Michael Gardner (@MGardner1977) March 1, 2020]]>

Don't bother with surgical masks they are not fitted and will only make you touch your face more with itching etc. Hand sanitiser, just wash your hands regularly, the gel is useful if you are out and about and can't wash but 4.99 is a rip off

— Michael Gardner (@MGardner1977) March 1, 2020]]>

It’s sad that some try to make money of others misfortune ?

— Ali Pritch ? (@Pritcha33636306) March 1, 2020]]>

It’s just annoying carrying your sink around

— JM (@mcghee1984) March 1, 2020]]>

Found out a shop nearby has put the price of hand sanitizer up from 99p to £4.99! How do these people sleep at night? That’s the price of milk, bread and eggs for families that are already financially stretched. Sad to hear but even sadder that I’m not surprised. #coronavirus

— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) March 1, 2020]]>

It’s sad that some try to make money of others misfortune ?

— Ali Pritch ? (@Pritcha33636306) March 1, 2020]]>

Don't bother with surgical masks they are not fitted and will only make you touch your face more with itching etc. Hand sanitiser, just wash your hands regularly, the gel is useful if you are out and about and can't wash but 4.99 is a rip off

— Michael Gardner (@MGardner1977) March 1, 2020]]>

It’s just annoying carrying your sink around

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]]> 10714 0 0 0 If your baby is going to be crawling around every corner of your house anyway, they may as well lend a hand with the cleaning whilst they’re at it.

Know a soon-to-be parent with a sense of humour? Looking for the perfect gift for a baby shower? Just absolutely hate cleaning in general?

Well, now you can buy a baby onesie with a built-in mop and it’s ace.

As most new parents will tell you, when you’re living in the baby bubble, just about every other task in your life gets put on the back-burner and the cleaning is generally top of that list. For some, that was probably already the case anyway, but now they’ve got a pretty valid excuse.

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Available from just £10-12 on Amazon, the onesie features microfiber dusters on the arms, legs and tummy area and they come in a range of sizes, styles and colours/designs as well.

Many do seem to be embracing it as ‘gag gift’ though and let’s face it, even if you have to go around with a mop or duster afterwards, it’s still a pretty funny invention if nothing else.

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If you look at it this way, you could just say you’re teaching your child the talent of multi-tasking from an early age and the importance of helping out with chores.

We bet you’ll be thanking us in the long run...

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]]> 10725 0 0 0 In a music career spanning four decades, Morrissey has been given a lot of labels. 

From 'pioneering' and 'profound', to 'problematic' and 'prickly', the songwriter has been described in many different ways by press, fans and pundits alike.

But one definition that's always evaded him is 'ordinary'.

Nothing Morrissey does is ordinary.

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Since skyrocketing to fame with The Smiths in the eighties (a band that earned a spot among the rock music vanguard), Morrissey has been a hugely influential yet divisive figure who constantly defies convention.

His new album, "I Am Not A Dog On A Chain", which the musician himself called "too good to be true [...] too true to be considered good", is set for release within a matter of weeks. But there's no customary domestic arena tour like you'd get with most UK artists.

Instead, Morrissey is playing a pair of very exclusive UK gigs.

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The first takes place at First Direct Arena in Leeds on Friday 7 March, with the second gig scheduled for the SSE Arena in Wembley one week later.

There are still tickets available for both events online - presenting music fans with just two opportunities to see Morrissey in the flesh before the year is up.

Click here to secure a seat.

In the meantime, you can get a taste of what to expect by listening to the first singles from the album on Spotify.

Morrissey will also be performing in Cologne and Paris before heading to the States - where he'll headline shows in New York and Carson before visiting Caesars Palace in Vegas.

 

Featured image: Man Alive!/Flickr

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]]> 10729 0 0 0 Primark has added Disney-themed gifts to its pet range.

Shoppers are getting seriously excited about the discount store’s new catalogue of cartoon-inspired products, taking to social media to share pictures in the "Primark and Disney Pickups Group UK" group on Facebook.

These include images of Mikey Mouse beds and Toy Story bowls (featuring the faces of Woody and Buzz Lightyear).

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There’s also an exciting array of pet costumes up for grabs - meaning you can dress your pooch or puss up as one of your favourite Disney characters - along with a colourful selection of chew toys.

The Disney pet range should be available at your local Primark - and you can find your nearest store using the locator tool.

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]]> 10740 0 0 0 We're on a never-ending mission here at The Manc. 

Our team is constantly attempting to sample the very best that the city has to offer - and we think it's time to start sharing all of these experiences with our readers.

Given the ever-growing, always-changing features of our city's face, it's an ambitious task. But we're passionate about Greater Manchester and we know you are too.

Therefore, we're launching a brand new series.

"Buzzin' About" sheds light on what we're loving most in Manchester in any given week - with members of The Manc's team looking back on their local adventures from the past week or so.

Our very first batch is below, and it's a real mixed bag - from covering comfort food to fitness communities.

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F45

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We thought Bec might have suffered a fall when she announced she was signing up for F45 - one of the most demanding fitness centres in Manchester.

But, a month on, she insists it was one of the best decisions she ever made.

Combining circuit training with HIIT classes, F45 puts participants' stamina to the test whilst bringing everyone together in a sweaty, tight-knit community. It's unimaginably tough, but it leaves you feel f***ing brilliant in the long-run.

Bec says: "I started training at F45 at the beginning of February and absolutely love it.

"I do 45 minutes of HIIT training every morning, and it's completely changed my outlook on fitness as it's never really something I've enjoyed before now. It's genuinely fun.

"There's a really nice community feel, team training, everyone is really friendly and the coaches make you feel comfortable. Plus it's helped my social anxiety and also strengthened my lower back."

Learn more about F45 here.

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Everyman

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Everyman seems to represent the next chapter of British cinemas.

For many years, we saw a huge rise in the number of Vues and Odeons, which focused on delivering a metropolis-style picture-house experience with huge screens and even bigger popcorn.

But Everyman venues shift away from the boisterous, sprawling Americanised theatre in favour of classier, luxurious movie-watching.

Our Steph visited last week and loved it, saying: "I really enjoyed the food and drinks there, I had the pizza, fries and a tasty milkshake!

"The venue is really cool and has a relaxing environment and you can go there to enjoy a drink even if you’re not watching a film!

"In the screens, you sit down on a comfy couch and can have food and drinks taken over to you before the film starts - bonus points for serving cocktails too!"

Learn more about Everyman here.

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Erst

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It's easy to lose track of what's in Ancoats these days.

More restaurants and bars are moving to the neighbourhood than ever - and there's one real gem that might have slipped under your radar.

Erst quietly settled into the region during 2019, and according to our brand lead, Anna, it's well worth a visit...

"It was my second visit to Erst, the Natural Wine Bar and seasonal small plates restaurant in Ancoats and it was just as fantastic as I remember.

"Everything from the friendly and warm service, to the selection of wines to the diverse and interesting menu, everything was just bang on.

"It was a typical rainy February evening and the modest-sized space was packed with friends catching up, date nights and content looking faces.

"Stand out dishes were the pork collar, the roast potatoes and the flatbread with gremolata and lardo was to die for. I urge you to go."

Learn more about Erst here.

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Rudy's is widely accepted as the best pizza place in Manchester.

The Cutting Room Square fixture has been featured on lists alongside the best pizza restaurants in Europe, but according to our head of video, Tim, it has a serious rival right up the road.

Double Zero has been held in high regard with Chorlton residents for some time, but now its reputation is growing.

Tim says: "Double 0 is one of my favourite spots in Manchester.

"Based in Chorlton this authentic Napoli style pizzeria serves delicious fresh dough out of their centre-piece wood fired oven, it's also BYOB!

"They're always busy and there's always a good vibe in there. Build your own pizza or pick from their range.

"DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE CHILLI OIL and book ahead!"

Learn more about Double Zero here.

We'll be publishing our recommendations every week from here on in, so be sure to follow The Manc to stay in the loop.

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According to the most recent figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, around 1.4 million people are currently living in poor quality properties, but as of 19th March 2020, renters will be awarded more power in the right to sue for compensation if their property does not meet regulations.

As set out in the Housing Health and Safety (England) Regulations 2005, there are up to 29 issues that could apply to this new ruling including mould, poor ventilation and hazards in the home.

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The first ruling of this kind came into effect in March 2019, but solely applied to tenancies starting or renewing from that date. Now with the removal of those limitations, it will also apply to all existing tenancies in England, including social housing.

When an issue is raised by a tenant, it will be down to the courts to decide whether a home is suitable to live in. If the court deems a property unfit for human habitation, rules will force landlords to rectify any problems and carry out necessary repairs.

Should they fail to do so, an injunction requiring the landlord to carry out works can be granted, or due compensation can be awarded to the renter.

Living in a poor quality property? You can read more about taking your landlord to court on the Citizens Advice website.

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]]> 10768 0 0 0 We all know a poo-crastinator, right?

Ever wished you could just stick a limit on the time that certain people spend on the toilet? Then you’ll be thrilled to know that you can now buy a sand timer for this exact reason.

We all know someone who spends just that bit too much time in the loo. Whether they're reading a book, checking the news or playing a game on their phone, they just take the piss sometimes. Pun very much intended.

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The ‘Toilet Timer’ means that all of those times you’re standing outside the bathroom door, desperately waiting for it to be free, are a thing of the past by allowing occupants a five minute maximum slot to do their business.

It's available in four different designs: the classic, the dad, the presidential (featuring Donald Trump, the ‘Donny on the Johnny’, of course) and the white elephant.

You can get your hands on one from Amazon for around £11.

We bet you’ve got someone in mind, haven’t you? If you don’t, then you know how it goes, that person is probably you, just putting it out there.

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]]> 10776 0 0 0 For all their triumphant taste, Greggs' puff pastry parcels don't keep their heat for very long. Especially in winter. 

This is the time of year where you can find northerners hastily unwrapping semi-cold pasties after completing their morning commute.

But not this chap.

Here is a guy so determined to keep his Greggs piping hot, he's built a reheating kit within the confines of his car.

Facebook user Ste Ven posted a video to the Rate My Plate Group this week that featured a pasty cooking inside a camping tray on top of his vehicle engine.

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The footage also showed the user drilling holes in the tin and bolting it to the inside of the van, accompanied by the caption: "Today I constructed a method of keeping my Gregg's Steak bakes warm / reheated when I'm on long drives for work.

"Yes that is my vans engine along with a camping mess tin I've modified, which just so happens to accommodate a Steak Bake snugly.

"Now admittedly on today's menu was a Chicken Bake but I couldn't risk wasting the tastier alternative on a trial run."

Huh.

Turns out there really is a fine line between genius and madness...

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]]> 10787 0 0 0 The story of one of sport’s unsung heroes is making its UK premiere next week... and it’s a film you absolutely cannot miss.

Le Champion, chronicling the life of boxer Sakio Bika, is heading to our fair city for Manchester Film Festival on March 11.

The documentary begins and ends in Africa, and charts Sakio’s remarkable journey in and out of the boxing ring. It is a tale of poverty, determination, race, and one man’s quest for acceptance.

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https://youtu.be/N6n2YHQGszU

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Sakio ‘The Scorpion’ Bika was born into abject poverty in Cameroon in 1979, where he lived with his family. Nine people lived in one shack and he had to dig a hole every day to get water to survive.

Chris Carman, producer of Le Champion, tells us:

“Sakio knew he needed to work to get out of poverty. He walked past a boxing gym and saw all the things which could be won in the tournaments - like toilet paper and pencils - so he endeavoured to help his family.”

From there, Sakio began to build a bit of a reputation as a sportsman in his home country, and moved to Australia where he met his wife. He had a successful boxing career in Australia, winning titles with a remarkable track record, but he always played as the journeyman commodity to the audience.

He even signed up and won the boxing TV competition The Contender in Australia, but a subsequent tour after his victory was cancelled by the showrunners.

Chris explains:

“The winner was supposed to go on a tour across the whole of America, but when Sakio won they cancelled it all. Even as the champion he was seen as the B-Side.”

But that wasn’t the case in his native Cameroon, back home he was a superstar. When he would fly home there would be throngs of people waiting for him to get off the plane. He was a symbol of what anyone from any background could achieve.

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And this incredible story has an unlikely link to Manchester - Bika actually fought here at the MEN Arena against Joe Calzaghe in 2006.

Calzaghe isn’t the only famous boxing face involved in the story of Sakio Bika, either, as the documentary boasts a rogues gallery of some of the biggest names the sport has ever produced.

Most notable of all is Mike Tyson, whose special relationship with Bika provides a touching emotional resonance to a later sequence in the film.

‘'This is probably the most emotional you will ever see Mike Tyson, he has some absolutely beautiful things to say," Chris says.

"There's a beautiful piece where he's talking about Mohammed Ali and how it was the most amazing thing to see that his idol was real and that he was able to reach out and touch him.

"And we have that overlay with footage of Sakio going back to Cameroon, meeting these kids who he has inspired. Even though he's no longer a world champion, it doesn't take from his achievements and he's telling the Cameroon kids 'If I can do it, you can do it'.

"It's a very honest film, with regards to his journey and the sport that he elected to join in. Fighting his way out of poverty to become champion of the world.’’

Le Champion premieres next Wednesday 11 March at 6pm. Ticket prices include a Q&A with producer Andrew Dillon.

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]]> 10795 0 0 0 The pup was described as being “barely alive” when found.

The RSPCA are appealing to the public for information on a "callous" dog owner who left a dying dog in a field in Bolton during his final hours.

The emaciated tan and white Staffordshire Bull Terrier-type dog was found in a woodland area of Four Fields, Farnworth.

The “barely alive” pup was found by a member of the public who alerted the RSPCA. Inspector Angela Paxton-Taylor rushed him to a nearby vets for emergency treatment, but he sadly died later that evening.

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The dog, named ‘Oscar’, was unfortunately not microchipped, so the RSPCA are now pleading to the public to help trace his owner and for anyone who recognises him to get in touch.

Paxton-Taylor said “I am hoping someone will recognise him so I can trace his owners or someone may have seen something suspicious which may help with my inquiries."

If you think you have information that could be of use, contact the RSPCA appeals line number on 0800 123 8018.

Let's catch this scumbag.

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]]> 10806 0 0 0 The childhood favourite card game, but just for adults.

Popular gift company ‘Spriinkle Me Piink’ is selling an Uno drinking game called ‘Drunk Uno’ and we’re sold. It’s basically Uno, but with shots.

Game changer, right? Pre-drinks will never be the same from now on.

The multi-player card game has been a childhood favourite for many over the years and it’s seen somewhat of a resurgence in recent times too.

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If you’re familiar with the rules of the regular Uno, then the drunken version won’t seem too different, but the catch of course is shots and the winner gets to choose another player to take three forfeit shots.

Here's the rules:

• Draw 2 - one shot
• Draw 4 - two shots
• Reverse - the person who gets reversed takes two shots
• Skip - person skipped takes a shot
• False Uno - three shots

The set includes one box of Uno cards, one laminated rule card, six customised Uno shot glasses and one customised ‘Drunk Uno’ carrying box, personalised with your name.

This new twist on the popular card game is described as “great gift, great for ladies night, game night or just a chill weekend at home” and additional Uno branded shot glasses are also available for purchase too if you’re planning on making it an extra messy one.

For just £20.39, you can get your hands on ‘Drunk Uno’ from Spriinkle Me Piink’s Etsy shop.

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]]> 10592 0 0 0 Cinema is magic.

Transforming creative thought into a reel of moving pictures that people can relate to... how else could you describe it?

At Manchester International Film Festival, there's a rare chance to learn more about what goes on beyond the camera.

Throughout the event, a number of filmmaking studios and panels will be taking place - giving audiences chance to ask essential questions, learn about the mechanics of cinema and meet some of the most talented directors in the world.

Here's a sneak-peak of what you can expect...

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Filmmaker Studios

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Both Cultureplex and ODEON Great Northern will play host to a series of filmmaker studios running throughout MANIFF, as directors, cast members, producers and writers from the official selection take audiences behind the scenes.

Leading the sessions will be Katharine OʼBrien (discussing her directorial debut "Lost Transmissions" starring Simon Pegg), experienced German filmmaker Wolfgang Groos (reflecting on his career and latest project "Cold Feet"), and award-winning moviemaker Mark Waters.

IFTA nominated filmmaker Paddy Waters will also be running a studio on the final day of the festival.

Following the studios, audiences will have the rare opportunity to meet filmmakers by attending the MANIFF parties - which are all accessible with a Full Festival Pass.

Check out the full list of filmmaking studios here.

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MANIFF's panels offer incredible insight into the mind of a moviemaker - giving audiences a true understanding of how concepts are shaped, created and finally realised on the big screen.

A diverse range of panels are taking place during the 2020 festival with some respected industry names in attendance.

Some of the topics covered by panels include:

• Funding
• Screenwriting
• Creating original content with brand partners
• Marketing for independent film
• Planning for post production

Panels are free of charge - but high demand is expected, with many likely to sellout.

Check the full schedule and book your spot here.

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]]> 10687 0 0 0 Tim Burgess is no stranger to the stage. 

The Charlatans frontman has spent 30 years playing to audiences around the world - earning his place as one of the most prominent, important faces in modern Mancunian music.

But his last performance platform was very different.

Tim has swapped mic for a script - embracing an acting role in Susan Lynch's short movie, The Bookshop.

Ahead of the movie's premiere at Manchester Film Festival next week, we talk to the influential musician about his very first foray into film territory.

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The short film sees Tim starring in the lead role as Leonard - a soulful bookshop owner who daydreams about his customers. One day, a woman called Eliza walks in and everything changes.

The singer knew he could play the role as soon as he'd read the script. He felt an affinity for his character, who he calls a "gentle soul in a frantic world."

"The bookshop is his refuge and he seems to love the pace of what happens there and how books can impact on the lives of those whose paths cross his," Tim explains.

"Lots is happening in his mind and we wanted to give viewers a glimpse into his world."

"A lack of expectations might be the perfect set up for the film – it’s a 15 minute story that tells the tale of a lifetime."

"Maybe knowing what not to expect could be the best thing. There are no car chases, no Hollywood stars and there’s a total lack of fight scenes. It does have a dance scene though – and there are lots of books."

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There was an air of inevitability about The Bookshop.

Tim had been on good terms with the director, Susan, for some time, and they'd been looking for a project to work on together.

"We’ve always spoken about doing something," Tim explains.

"I helped out with some music on a theatre project she was working on in Liverpool and we’d compared notes on what films and TV shows we’d enjoyed. I was thrilled when Susan said she had found the ideal piece for us to collaborate on.

"I said 'yes' as soon as she asked.

"I’ve always liked doing stuff outside of what I’m known for. I started writing books nearly ten years ago and the third of those has just been published, so working on a film was something that really appealed to me."

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Eager to excel in his first starring role, Tim took time to explore the script's setting; taking the necessary steps to get into his character's headspace.

"I spent more time that I usually would in few antiquarian bookshops," he says.

"I had a sense of what the atmosphere is like in them – a serene peacefulness that’s often missing in today’s world.

"I’m not saying I’m some kind of method actor, I didn’t get a full time job in bookshop but I did help out in one for an afternoon."

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The musician also found he was able to draw on his experience of shooting music videos, with his fellow cast members ensuring he always felt comfortable as possible on set.

"Recording a song or playing a gig also have quite a few parallels with making a film – so much is about preparation, and you are looking to hit the mark when your chance comes along," Tim says.

"They (the cast) really made me feel comfortable and didn’t make me feel like the new guy in town – sometimes the jargon and shorthand of another pursuit can make it all seem a bit alien but everybody did their best to welcome me in.

"My son came with me, he’s six and ended up playing the younger version of Leonard in a scene, and he loved the experience. I’ll never forget how much he loved being there and how all the experienced members of the cast and crew looked after us both."

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It might not be the last time we see Tim on screen, either. He loved the experience, and he's definitely not ruling out more acting roles in the future.

"I’m not sure when that might happen," Tim says.

"But I have noticed that the James Bond role might be up for grabs soon..."

 

You can catch Tim Burgess in The Bookshop on Sunday 15 March. Book your tickets here.

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]]> 10794 0 0 0 A gaggle of gin lovers are flocking to Mayfield Depot in August. 

The enormous venue will be drawing huge crowds of spirit enthusiasts to Piccadilly this summer, offering the chance to sample the best juniper-flavoured drinks across the country.

Gin Fever is one of the biggest events of its kind, with more than 150 different bottles being poured across taste tests and cocktails.

The festival will also play host to a programme of interactive gin-making masterclasses, with live music drifting through the venue from start to finish.

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Booze has a habit of working up an appetite, but there'll be some top-notch street food vendors parked up to cater for hungry attendees.

There's also a pop-up gin shop - so you can grab a bottle of your favourite gin to take home with you, and an alternative bar serving craft beers, wines, cider and soft drinks will be on site if you feel like you've had your gin-fill for the day.

Every ticket entitles you to a free G&T, programme guide, festival goblet and a stainless steel straw.

There's even a discount available for The Manc readers...

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You can grab a cut-price pass to the festival by entering "MANCPROMO" at the checkout - slashing your entry fee to just £7.

Head over to Eventbrite for more information and tickets.

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]]> 10817 0 0 0 No Strings Attached is bringing its acclaimed orchestra to the O2 Ritz in April for a special rendition of Dr. Dre's famous 2001 album. 

This talented musical collective pay homage to trailblazing artists through their live instrumental ensemble - reinterpreting hit singles produced by the likes of Daft Punk and Destiny's Child.

On their latest tour, No Strings Attached will be performing Dre's seminal sophomore solo album in full - putting a classical spin on era-defining hip-hop tracks such as Still D.R.E., The Next Episode, Forgot About Dre and The Watcher.

2001 raised the bar and sett a new benchmark for rap production at the turn of millennium, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.

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DJs, singers and lyricists will be coming together on the night to do the album justice.

The show has sold out in arenas across the world - and spaces are guaranteed to be in high demand for No Strings Attached's visit to Manchester 0n April 18.

Tickets are available right now via Ticketmaster.

For updates and information, head over to the official Facebook page.

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We only have 36 Electric buses currently in our fleet of over 750 buses in Manchester. The services these vehicles operate may change but for now, they are out on the 111 and 43 service buses. Thanks, K.

— Stagecoach Manchester & Wigan (@StagecoachGM) March 2, 2020]]>

Today is the day where our brand spanking new electric buses meet the public for the first time, you can find them on our 43 and 111 services. pic.twitter.com/SJyR1Aolvy

— Stagecoach Manchester & Wigan (@StagecoachGM) March 1, 2020]]>

Some 100% electric buses in Manchester this morning. Nice to see some progress. ⁦@OfficialTfGM⁩ ⁦@ManCityCouncil⁩ pic.twitter.com/885HtKBEOz

— Andy Smedley (@ardsmedley) March 2, 2020]]>

Brand new @StagecoachGM @ADLbus @BYDCompany Enviro 400 City EV, 100% Electric buses, have hit the road today on services 43/111 linking Manchester with the Airport/Southern Cemetery. Featuring AV announcements, E-Leather seats & USB power it's a huge upgrade! @tnwbb @CBWtweets pic.twitter.com/GiQm0V3h0e

— Mike McNiven (@mikemcniven) March 1, 2020]]> Multiple 100% electric buses have been spotted by members of the public across Greater Manchester this morning.

Sightings have been reported on Oxford Road, Wythenshawe and other areas of South Manchester too.

Stagecoach Manchester & Wigan confirmed that their “brand spanking new electric buses” began running on Sunday 1st March.

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https://twitter.com/StagecoachGM/status/1234064273653075968

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The sightings come following the government announcement back in February 2019 that TfGM had been successful in bidding for £5.4 million to part-fund 23 new electric buses and charging infrastructure across the borough as part of the ‘Ultra Low Emission Bus Scheme’.

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https://twitter.com/ardsmedley/status/1234410687138533376

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https://twitter.com/mikemcniven/status/1234097904836587520

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Whilst these fully-electric buses are not entirely new to the borough, they are rare to come by.

According to TfGM, at present there are 250 buses fitted with Euro VI engines, 101 environmentally-friendly diesel-electric hybrid buses and three fully electric buses in operation across Greater Manchester.

Manchester has set the target to become a zero-carbon city by 2038.

This is at least 12 years earlier than the national target of 2050 and work is currently underway to ensure that all policies and decisions going forward help to reduce the carbon footprint as far as possible, rather than add to it.

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Today is the day where our brand spanking new electric buses meet the public for the first time, you can find them on our 43 and 111 services. pic.twitter.com/SJyR1Aolvy

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Some 100% electric buses in Manchester this morning. Nice to see some progress. ⁦@OfficialTfGM⁩ ⁦@ManCityCouncil⁩ pic.twitter.com/885HtKBEOz

— Andy Smedley (@ardsmedley) March 2, 2020]]>

Brand new @StagecoachGM @ADLbus @BYDCompany Enviro 400 City EV, 100% Electric buses, have hit the road today on services 43/111 linking Manchester with the Airport/Southern Cemetery. Featuring AV announcements, E-Leather seats & USB power it's a huge upgrade! @tnwbb @CBWtweets pic.twitter.com/GiQm0V3h0e

— Mike McNiven (@mikemcniven) March 1, 2020]]>

Today is the day where our brand spanking new electric buses meet the public for the first time, you can find them on our 43 and 111 services. pic.twitter.com/SJyR1Aolvy

— Stagecoach Manchester & Wigan (@StagecoachGM) March 1, 2020]]>

Some 100% electric buses in Manchester this morning. Nice to see some progress. ⁦@OfficialTfGM⁩ ⁦@ManCityCouncil⁩ pic.twitter.com/885HtKBEOz

— Andy Smedley (@ardsmedley) March 2, 2020]]>

Brand new @StagecoachGM @ADLbus @BYDCompany Enviro 400 City EV, 100% Electric buses, have hit the road today on services 43/111 linking Manchester with the Airport/Southern Cemetery. Featuring AV announcements, E-Leather seats & USB power it's a huge upgrade! @tnwbb @CBWtweets pic.twitter.com/GiQm0V3h0e

— Mike McNiven (@mikemcniven) March 1, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-story-behind-the-opening-night-movie-at-manchester-film-festival/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:33:06 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10832

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On 7 March at 7pm, the lights will go down and the curtains will part at Odeon Great Northern to signal the start of Manchester Film Festival 2020. 

The event has been a fixture in our great city for six years, and during that time, MANIFF has become renowned for quality, diversity and opportunity.

However, it has also earned cult status among audiences for its niche in German movies.

MANIFF attracts high numbers of Deutsch film lovers every year - perhaps more than any other UK festival. And, in celebration of this unique appeal, a German movie will be kickstarting the entire edition of MANIFF this year... with five additional films screening as part of a German-dedicated showcase "Das Kino".

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Launching MANIFF is the highly-anticipated Traumfabrik - a romantic drama that sees two lovers separated by the construction of the Berlin Wall.

MANIFF's Head of Programming, Al Bailey, said that everyone at the festival is hugely excited about the opening movie - a cineliterate work which has been called a love letter to East Germany’s famed DEFA film studios.

Four additional movies will then follow in the footsteps of Traumfabrik (which is tipped to lure a large, diverse crowd to its UK premiere and following Q&A) as part of Das Kino.

The showcase will feature '100 Things' (a comedy that sees two pals give up their belongings for 100 days) and Berlin-based crime kidnap story 'Sweethearts'.

Also screening is 'Cold Feet' - a tale of a thief breaking into the home of a wealthy man in need of medical care - and 'Kids Run', which depicts a desperate father entering a boxing tournament to settle child support debts.

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For more information on the electrifying opening night and magnificent Das Kino film showcase, head over to the official page on the MANIFF website.

Tickets and passes are available online right now.

Head over to the official selection page to find out more about the films being screened for the very first time in our own backyard.

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]]> 10835 0 0 0 When she went to re-pot it, she realised that it wasn’t real.

Plant-lover Caelie Wilkes was left devastated to find out that the succulent she had been taking care of for two years was actually a fake.

In a post on an indoor plant group Facebook page, she admitted to watering the plant religiously, ensuring it got the right amount of sunlight and regularly cleaning the leaves for a full two years before arriving at the realisation that it was in fact artificial all along.

It was only when she decided that it was probably time to re-pot the plant and found the perfect sized vase for it that she discovered it wasn’t real.

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Caelie said: "I just wanted to keep good care of it. I absolutely loved my succulent." but now feels “like these last two years have been a lie” and is questioning just how she managed to be in the dark for so long.

Luckily for Caelie, she had plenty of fellow plant-lovers coming forward to reassure her she isn’t the only one to have made this very mistake before with one user claiming: “My dad watered one of my mum's plants for a year after she died not realising it was fake. We had a good laugh about it, I bet mum had a good chuckle upstairs too”.

House plants might be really popular at the moment, but it seems we're not all cut out for the green thumb life.

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]]> 10845 0 0 0 This really is a case of love it or hate it.

You’ll either be flocking to the shelves, or running for the hills as it’s been confirmed that Marmite butter and cheese will soon be arriving in UK stores.

These Marmite-flavoured dairy products will be exclusively available to purchase at Marks & Spencer tomorrow, Wednesday 4th March.

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The two products making up this brand new range are a 140g tub of cream cheese, retailing at £2.50 and a rich, creamy butter coming in at £3 for a 100g pack.

As an added extra, the retailer is also rolling out a Marmite cheese twist for only £1 and it combines the classic savoury taste of the spread, with a cheddar and crisp pastry.

Speaking of the collaboration, April Preston, Director of Product Development at M&S, said: "Partnering with an iconic and loved brand like Marmite is the stuff dreams are made of” with Sophie Allan, Brand Manager at Marmite, adding that: "We think they are ideal for first time Marmite eaters and, of course, our lovers too”.

Consider yourself a proud member of team ‘love it’? Then tomorrow’s your lucky day.

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]]> 10851 0 0 0 The company 'would pay staff who need to self-isolate' with Coronavirus.

Greggs has confirmed that should any of its staff members display symptoms of Corornavirus, it would pay them whilst they self-isolate.

Speaking to BBC’s ‘Today’ series, CEO Roger Whiteside continued to add that Greggs' policy could be further reviewed if Coronavirus became a "big problem".

With the number of Coronavirus diagnosis’ in the UK continuing to rise each day, many companies are now being asked to clarify their stance on potential staff sickness if the need to self-isolate should arise.

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It has also prompted the hashtag #SelfIsolation to trend on Twitter in the UK.

This excellent response follows on from earlier reports that Greggs chose to share out their whopping £7m in bonus money with staff after “exceptional” year in 2019.

With this decision being quite the contrast to that of various other UK companies, we have to say, it’s an elbow-bump from us Greggs!

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]]> 10861 0 0 0 A rare Celtic shirt stolen from the National Football Museum has been posted back to its rightful owner... but the sender remains unidentified.  

The thirty-year-old Umbro shirt had been lifted from the museum's third-floor classic kit exhibition - which displays some of the most sought-after football memorabilia in the world.

But one month after its disappearance, the top - valued at more than £600 - appeared in the museum's mail pile.

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Owner Paul Lamb, who had lent the original shirt to the National Football Museum to use as part of their STRIP! How Football Got Shirty exhibition, took to Twitter to express his delight.

He wrote: "Absolutely buzzing!!! Thank you so much to everyone for their support over the last month. I never thought I’d get to see this again. All your sharing of posts and media links has paid off."

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The National Football Museum said they were "pleased" to confirm the return of the shirt and that "CCTV undoubtedly played a part in securing this outcome".

Greater Manchester Police had previously released an image of the man they wanted to speak to in connection to the theft.

No arrests have yet been made.

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Absolutely buzzing!!!
Thank you so much to everyone for their support over the last month. I never thought I’d get to see this again.
All your sharing of posts and media links has paid off???? https://t.co/owStAqtUqL

— Paul Lamb (@paolodilamio) March 3, 2020]]>

UPDATE: We are pleased to report that a Celtic football shirt stolen from our third-floor gallery on 1 Feb has been recovered and returned to the museum. Our CCTV undoubtedly played a part in securing this outcome.

— Nat. Football Museum (@FootballMuseum) March 3, 2020]]>

Absolutely buzzing!!!
Thank you so much to everyone for their support over the last month. I never thought I’d get to see this again.
All your sharing of posts and media links has paid off???? https://t.co/owStAqtUqL

— Paul Lamb (@paolodilamio) March 3, 2020]]>

Absolutely buzzing!!!
Thank you so much to everyone for their support over the last month. I never thought I’d get to see this again.
All your sharing of posts and media links has paid off???? https://t.co/owStAqtUqL

— Paul Lamb (@paolodilamio) March 3, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/experts-say-millions-of-brits-unnecessarily-keep-ketchup-in-the-fridge/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:05:55 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10870

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]]> 10870 0 0 0 It’s not the only condiment we tend to wrongly store either.

New research has revealed that millions of Brits choose to keep ketchup in the refrigerator when they do not actually need to.

According to the consumer choice company Which?, after surveying 444 of its members, only one in five British citizens would refer to the label on the back of the product to advise on where to correctly store a condiment and for how long.

It followed up by claiming that many consumers are likely to only refer to the ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ dates, without giving any attention to directions on where to store, resulting in potential risks to health. The general rule of thumb is that ‘use by’ dates should be strictly adhered to, while smell and taste are handy guides for ‘best before’.

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Which? stated that: “We discovered a lot of confusion, misinformation and downright bad habits - including ones that could be putting their health at risk.”.

Ketchup isn’t the only product that we tend to store incorrectly either, with mayonnaise, pesto and maple syrup featuring on a long list of items being the subject of much discussion.

The long and short of it? If a product contains egg, nuts or has a high water content, then it’s advised to stick it in the fridge for health and longevity, but if artificial or natural preservatives are used, then the cupboard is a perfectly safe bet.

So there you have it.

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]]> 10875 0 0 0 The Great Manchester Run celebrates what makes Manchester great.

Some of the most inspiring people in our city will be among the thousands making their way to the starting line in less than 12 weeks' time.

This isn't just another run.

It's a challenge for the brave, an opportunity for change, and a commemoration for achievements.

It's a day where everyone comes together and realises the warmth of the Manchester community.

And it's an anthology of inspirational stories. There are some truly incredible people participating in the Great Manchester Run this year.

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Steven Chaddock

Jacob was given just a 5% chance of survival when he was born at 24 weeks - but he is still fighting eight years on. Inspired by his amazing son, Steven enrolled in his first ever 10k for Royal Manchester Children's hospital to raise awareness, funds and say thank you for all the support the family received.

Colin Pilkington

You're only ever as old as you feel - and nobody epitomises this sentiment more than Colin Pilkington. The 84-year-old is a regular in the Great Manchester Run - and 2020 will be hist 17th year of participation. Colin runs with Team Christie to thank them for the care they gave to his wife, Eileen, who sadly passed away.

Karen Johnson

Karen is one of the bravest and most inspirational woman involved in the Great Manchester Run - having raised thousands of pounds to fund lab research for genetic metabolic conditions in children. The mother has tragically lost two young sons to the illness, but continues to fight for cures for others - with the GEM appeal receiving more than £3 Million for research at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Nick and Freya Lewis

Freya Lewis sustained serious injuries and lost her friend Nel during the Manchester Arena attack in 2017 - an experience that changed her life forever. She had to undergo surgery this year, but her father Nick will be running the race in her place.

Jonathon Billings

As CEO of The Wellspring Stockport, Jonathon turned a basic soup kitchen into a resource centre - helping more than 2,000 homeless people off the streets. Each year, hundreds of people run the Great Manchester Run to support his work.

Jo Caladine

As a parent and chair of Home-Start Manchester, Jo works to support parents to give their children the best possible start in life - and she'll be running the race to raise awareness of the crucial Cheetham Hill charity.

Katie Lees

The Senior Development Officer Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester, Katie is representing the Purple Wave to raise money for Re-write Cancer.

Sarah and James Grogan

The Grogan family lost their young son less than a year ago, but his parents Sarah and James have pulled together to create 'Friends of Frankie' – a charity raising money for research into sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC). 200+ runners will be participating - all wearing giraffe t-shirts (Frankie’s favourite animal).

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There will also be a specially-organised Bee Wave for We Love MCR Charity at this year's run, as well as a Blue Wave for NHS Members running in honour of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale.

The Great Manchester Run will take place on Sunday 24 May, with thousands of fans hitting the streets to cheer participants over the finish line on Deansgate.

For more information, head over to the Great Manchester Run website.

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]]> 10878 0 0 0 It might not be for you, but Yankee Candles has just released a new candle that smells of chocolate and we couldn't be more pleased.

To be more specific, the candle omits the scent of what has been described as a fresh bag of Mini Eggs. Are there many smells than when you open one of those bad boys?

The candle is a limited edition addition to the range, so make sure you act fast if you want your bedside to smell like chocolate for the rest of 2020, without the calories.

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Obviously, the 'Chocolate Eggs' limited edition candle is for Easter, and will undoubtedly sell out before the big day.

They will set you back £23.99 at the Yankee Candles store, and there are no complaints from us on the price, however you can also get them on Amazon with free delivery.

Grab one now before they inevitably run out. Seriously, it won't take long.

 

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]]> 10884 0 0 0 Facebook Groups are probably the unsung heroes of product selling for most big brands, there are tons of them.

One of them is out in front though when it comes to getting bargains out there to the general public,  and I've become a bit of a sucker to it myself recently.

Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK is the epicentre of cheap finds in both discount stores and supermarkets across the UK – and I cannot go anywhere on Facebook at the minute without seeing the following product.

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Enter these Lidl blinds, that apparently cost Facebook user Ashley Pinder £6.99 per blind. No, not £699. I said £6.99, and they are actually well nice.

Posting to the group, she said: "£6.99 each! From the middle of Lidl... Bargain. I had these priced up from a blind shop and they were over £50 each!!

"Unfortunately they only come in one size... be fast or be last."

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Now, the post is a week old, however after some digging we've managed to find the blinds in stock for £20.91 – which, let's face it, is still a brilliant price considering most fitted blinds will set you back hundreds.

The post on Facebook has generated 4,800 comments since February 25th and it doesn't seem to be slowing down.

Don't worry too much about them only being one size, either, as Leah Barrett managed to find a way around it, commenting: "I bought some today and cut them to size...

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Easy to do, just the top frame (plastic), the top rolling bar (metal) and material to cut. I'm a complete novice and managed to do two by myself. Really happy with the result!"

Leah didn't post any photos, butt for the prize it's probably worth having a punt.

You can buy your own set here, but feel free to shop around as demand has prompted LOTS of retailers to grab some and stick them on sale at competitive prices.

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]]> 10886 0 0 0 Tyson Fury this morning revealed that we may only get to see him in the ring two more times before he "sails into the sunset" and retires.

The best active heavyweight in the world defeated Deontay Wilder in outstanding fashion 11 days ago to become the WBC heavyweight champion of the world.

The 31-year-old opened up about the future after his wife Paris called for him to call it a day on This Morning.

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In response, Fury said: "I've got two more fights left, then we're going to really think about what we do from there.

"How long does a piece of string go on? I'm undefeated in 31 professional fights and this is my 12th year as a professional.

"I've already been the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. When I beat Klitschko I had all the belts, so as far as I'm concerned Anthony Joshua just has my leftovers.

"I never lost those belts, I had to take time out to deal with mental health issues, so they're my belts. Until a man is defeated in a boxing ring, how can you pretend to be the champion?"

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https://www.instagram.com/p/B9KH-JXJc7l/?igshid=1qya753jiohq7

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The world is currently waiting to find out Tyson's next move, and whether he will face fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua in a unification fight.

However, it's looking more likely that a rematch with Wilder will be the big announcement in the next few weeks.

If the rematch happens, and Tyson still feels like there are only two fights left in him, it's more than likely his retirement fight will be with Joshua – and if that happens in Britain, it will be one of the biggest moments in British sporting history.

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But, this is boxing, and you never quite know what's around the corner.

All we do know is that Tyson is a very proud, undefeated champion who has, at this point, justified retirement. The man was born to fight and if he retires now he will go down as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.

But a second defeat of Wilder, and a win against Joshua, will take him to even greater heights – and it goes without saying that that's what he wants.

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]]> 10890 0 0 0 Piccadilly Gardens might finally be changing for the better in news that will please everyone, everywhere.

According to Manchester City Council, part of the wall is definitely being demolished, which will hopefully trigger plans to demolish the rest of it.

Manchester Evening News revealed the news today which begins what is hopefully the start of a new beginning for the much-neglected area.

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Council officials have been bombarded for years over what is considered by most as a huge eyesore in the popular area of town.

Furthermore, the city's executive committee will now be asked to sign off almost £2 million worth of funding to inject into the Gardens.

It is said that a number of early improvements will be made to the area, with the wall being a huge priority.

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According to officials, the smaller part of the wall in-between the bus station and the grass turf will be the first to come down, as it is owned by the council.

We imagine once this is done, plans will be put in place to secure an agreement for the destruction of the remainder of the wall, which is leased by Cafe Nero and Tampopo and owned by pension fund Legal & General.

Unfortunately, this is unlikely to happen at pace.

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What do you want to see happen to the Gardens? Let us know in the comments below.

More to follow.

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A new case of #coronavirus has been confirmed at Wythenshawe Hospital.

A health and social care spokesperson in Manchester says the hospital remains open. pic.twitter.com/5uHW4vgRhw

— BBC Radio Manchester (@BBCRadioManc) March 4, 2020]]> A patient who was recently admitted to Wythenshawe Hospital has tested positive for Coronavirus.

The hospital apparently remains open, with a spokesperson for Health and Social Care in Manchester urging patients not to cancel planned appointments as "risk to the public remains low."

However, officials are currently attempting to get in touch with those who could have been exposed to the virus in what is described as a contact tracing process.

https://twitter.com/BBCNWT/status/1235188429840773120

The announcement brings the total number of confirmed cases in Greater Manchester to five, with three people from Bury and one person from Bolton also testing positive for the disease this week.

Make sure you call the NHS immediately on 111 if you have any concerns at all or think you, or someone else, is showing symptoms of the COVID-19 virus.

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There are a now a total of 53 confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK.

More to follow.

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A new case of #coronavirus has been confirmed at Wythenshawe Hospital.

A health and social care spokesperson in Manchester says the hospital remains open. pic.twitter.com/5uHW4vgRhw

— BBC Radio Manchester (@BBCRadioManc) March 4, 2020]]>

A new case of #coronavirus has been confirmed at Wythenshawe Hospital.

A health and social care spokesperson in Manchester says the hospital remains open. pic.twitter.com/5uHW4vgRhw

— BBC Radio Manchester (@BBCRadioManc) March 4, 2020]]>

A new case of #coronavirus has been confirmed at Wythenshawe Hospital.
A health and social care spokesperson in Manchester says the hospital remains open. pic.twitter.com/FOjYQSsrW0

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) March 4, 2020]]>

A new case of #coronavirus has been confirmed at Wythenshawe Hospital.
A health and social care spokesperson in Manchester says the hospital remains open. pic.twitter.com/FOjYQSsrW0

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) March 4, 2020]]>

A new case of #coronavirus has been confirmed at Wythenshawe Hospital.
A health and social care spokesperson in Manchester says the hospital remains open. pic.twitter.com/FOjYQSsrW0

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) March 4, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-buy-a-yumnut-and-its-a-cross-between-a-yum-yum-and-a-doughnut/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:26:39 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10897

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]]> 10897 0 0 0 Move over ‘cronuts’ and ‘cruffins’, you’ve had your day.

A new pastry hybrid has now arrived in UK stores and it’s ready to take over.

Marks & Spencer has taken pastry cross-over to a new level by launching a ‘yumnut’ which, you guessed it, is a mix between a yum yum and a doughnut and it’s available to purchase from stores nationwide.

These sweet treats are made with the classic yum yum recipe that we all know and love, but switches things up by deep frying, covering them in a sugar glaze and adding a variety of different toppings.

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https://twitter.com/marksandspencer/status/1235158044645847040

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The yumnuts come in five different variations:

• Plain Jane - The classic with vanilla pastry.
• Raspberry Royal - Topped with a fruit fondant and freeze-dried raspberries.
• Billionaires - Salted caramel, crunchy biscuit crumb and dark chocolate lacing.
• Simply the Zest - A lemon glaze topped with biscuit crumb and meringue pieces.
• Milk and Cookies - Topped with a vanilla glaze, mini-cookies and a chocolate drizzle.

Each of the yumnuts will set you back just £1.15 each, except for the ‘Plain Jane’ which is only £1.

That’s not all though, as there’s still one more flavour yet to hit the shelves. The ‘Double Chocolate’, which is glazed in milk chocolate fondant and then topped with milk and white chocolate shards, is launching in stores on 24th March, so we’ve got that to look forward to!

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We're about to change your (snack) life! M&S are proud to introduce to you, the love child of the Yum-Yum and the Doughnut! We give you the YUMNUT! Made with fluffy, buttery dough and covered in delicious toppings #Thisisnotjust any Yum-Yum or any Doughnut...this is an M&S Yumnut pic.twitter.com/r4D0zbH80u

— M&S (@marksandspencer) March 4, 2020]]>

We're about to change your (snack) life! M&S are proud to introduce to you, the love child of the Yum-Yum and the Doughnut! We give you the YUMNUT! Made with fluffy, buttery dough and covered in delicious toppings #Thisisnotjust any Yum-Yum or any Doughnut...this is an M&S Yumnut pic.twitter.com/r4D0zbH80u

— M&S (@marksandspencer) March 4, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/is-this-the-most-realistic-murder-mystery-game-ever-made/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:50:17 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10903

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WHY TF DID NO ONE TELL ME THAT YOU CAN GET UNSOLVED CASE FILES AND ACTUALLY TRY TO SOLVE THE CASE?????? I WANT ONE WTFFfff pic.twitter.com/xBsWlYxTA5

— لُمِي (@LumaRamahi) February 25, 2020]]> Some people have a sixth sense for solving riddles. 

Putting the pieces of a puzzle together and finding leads where everyone else can only see dead ends? That's a rare talent.

There's a good chance you didn't become a grizzled detective in real life, of course. But there is a game that lets you simulate that career in an eerily accurate way.

Unsolved Case Files puts a murder case in your hands and tasks you with finding the killer.

You'll need to use evidence photos, newspaper articles, crime scene photographs, blueprints, autopsies, arrest reports, medical records and witness statements to uncover the truth about what happened to your victim.

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https://twitter.com/lumaramahi/status/1232378894050828288?s=21

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A viral Tweet has seen the game enjoy increased exposure in recent weeks, with Unsolved Case Files representing a huge step-up from your run-of-the-mill murder mystery entertainment.

Suitable for lone wolves or partners in crime, this is a game capable of turning an average dinner party on its head.

So, fancy becoming a detective for a day? Get your first case online right now from Amazon.

 

Featured image: Amazon/Unsolved Case Files

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WHY TF DID NO ONE TELL ME THAT YOU CAN GET UNSOLVED CASE FILES AND ACTUALLY TRY TO SOLVE THE CASE?????? I WANT ONE WTFFfff pic.twitter.com/xBsWlYxTA5

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You know what’s coming. And this year it’s going to be even more special. Watch this space ? #McDonaldsVIP pic.twitter.com/lh9qlWGaVb

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 2, 2020]]> You could get a year’s worth of free food, but there’s only one way to get it.

McDonald’s will soon be entering the ‘VIP card’ game.

It seems that the only people walking around with ‘gold cards’, ‘black cards’ or ‘VIP cards’ nowadays are famous for one reason or another, but Maccies is switching it up and giving us all the chance to get our hands on one.

The fast food chain’s new ‘VIP gold card’ is launching on Wednesday 25th March and you could get up to a year’s worth of free food if you are the lucky winner.

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https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1234373120879988737

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A spokesperson for McDonald’s said: "It's official...Gold is the new black. After years of requests, McDonald's is launching a VIP Gold Card...no Brit Award required.”

Getting your hands on one won’t be easy though. For starters, there’s only 1,000 cards up for grabs across the UK and the only way you can add this new accessory to your wallet is by playing McDonald’s Monopoly.

McDonald’s Monopoly is back for 2020 and has launched this month.

So, if you want to be in with the chance of becoming a gold card owner, you know what to do. Or at least keep yourself friendly with your mate who knows what they’re doing instead!

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You know what’s coming. And this year it’s going to be even more special. Watch this space ? #McDonaldsVIP pic.twitter.com/lh9qlWGaVb

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 2, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/this-new-app-is-breathing-fresh-life-into-independent-boozers-across-manchester/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:38:43 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10931

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]]> 10931 0 0 0 Over 20 bars close every week in the UK.

And it isn't the big chains despondently hanging the "out of business" signs on their front doors. It's the independents.

Beer duty, VAT and business rates are all being blamed for boozers shutting up shop, but one of the main factors appears to be the ever-rising price of the average pint.

The thing is, family-run establishments are caught between a rock and a hard place. They can't survive serving cheap beer if there's no footfall, but there might not be any footfall if the drink isn't cheap.

They need support.

And that's where The BarCode comes in. This app is a way for smaller bars to earn greater exposure - informing customers about the best spots to go on a night out and collaborating with venues to push attractive promotions.

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A spokesperson for The BarCode said: "We set up The BarCode to support those pubs and give them a platform to reach an active and engaged audience - a publicans digital chalkboard in marketing spiel.

"We hope to help level the playing field with the big chains and Brew Co's.

"The independently-run pub is unique and something that should be cherished and protected. We want pub lovers of all kinds to join The BarCode, not only to benefit from all of the in house perks, but also support the venues we love.

"We chose Manchester because we see it as the spiritual home of the independent nightlife scene. The BarCode was set up to support independent places doing something unique with a focus on quality and having a great time.

"Manchester sums up that ethos, it is hands down one of the coolest cities this country has."

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TheBarcode already has footing in London and Birmingham and has struck deals with a number of venues in Manchester ahead of its local launch.

These include: Crazy Pedros, Liars Club, Arcane, Bay Horse Tavern, Cane & Grain, Vesper, 7 Sins, Guilty by Association, Lost in Tokyo, The Whiskey Jar, El Capo, Club House and Number 8.

To get your hands on some amazing offers and keep your favourite bars thriving, download The BarCode app from the App Store or Google Play.

For more information on how the app works, visit their website.

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I’m looking forward to tomorrow. We’re filming @BBC_TopGear in Bolton! Give us a wave if you see us and say hello. ?? I can’t wait to show the boys around. Suggestions? #topgear #bolton #sightseeing

— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) March 4, 2020]]> Paddy’s home and he’s brought his mates along too.

The stars of Top Gear have descended on the streets of Bolton this morning.

Bolton lad Paddy McGuinness has been joined by co-hosts Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris to film the next series of the popular, long-running motor show.

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Paddy took to Twitter and Instagram yesterday to announce the news to fans of the show and also to the lads themselves that they'll be hitting the streets of the Greater Manchester borough, which is of course Paddy's home town.

In an Instagram video, he announced to his co-presenters where they'll be heading next: "Very exciting news. We've been to Nepal, we've been to Peru, we've been to Borneo.

"But where are we tomorrow lads? Bolton!"

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9UPYBYJkPl/

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He also asked fans for sightseeing suggestions in the town as well, which we're sure he got some excellent responses to.

https://twitter.com/PaddyMcGuinness/status/1235275189887389698?s=20

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Top of the list has got to be the Phoenix Club, right? That's our suggestion Paddy!

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I’m looking forward to tomorrow. We’re filming @BBC_TopGear in Bolton! Give us a wave if you see us and say hello. ?? I can’t wait to show the boys around. Suggestions? #topgear #bolton #sightseeing

— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) March 4, 2020]]>

I’m looking forward to tomorrow. We’re filming @BBC_TopGear in Bolton! Give us a wave if you see us and say hello. ?? I can’t wait to show the boys around. Suggestions? #topgear #bolton #sightseeing

— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) March 4, 2020]]>

I’m looking forward to tomorrow. We’re filming @BBC_TopGear in Bolton! Give us a wave if you see us and say hello. ?? I can’t wait to show the boys around. Suggestions? #topgear #bolton #sightseeing

— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) March 4, 2020]]>

I’m looking forward to tomorrow. We’re filming @BBC_TopGear in Bolton! Give us a wave if you see us and say hello. ?? I can’t wait to show the boys around. Suggestions? #topgear #bolton #sightseeing

— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) March 4, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/the-best-mancunian-slang-words-according-to-you/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:42:36 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10936

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]]> 10936 0 0 0 The whole world knows what we sound like. Mancs have a habit of making themselves heard.

Regardless of whether it's the Gallaghers, Nevilles or Corrie cast proudly rattling off our local phrases, it's clear our city communicates in a very specific way.

'Manc' is laced with its own homespun lingo, tone and twang that's identifiable mere seconds after it trips off the tongue.

When it comes to determining what's best about our dialect, though, we're often left at loggerheads.

So, we've decided to try and settle this once and for all. We asked you, our audience, to tell us your favourite Manc slang.

And we got some mint responses...

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Your official favourites are as follows...

• Adding "me" to the end of a sentence

"Love that me. Hate that me. Don't mind that me." Whatever the scenario, Mancs always like to clarify that it's their own opinion.

• Dead

"Very" = wrong. "Dead" = right.

• 'Angin/Mingin'/Bobbins

The best ways to describe the worst.

• R kid

The greatest greeting ever: "Aright, r kid?!"

• Skrikin'

A real favourite among the older gen.

• Mint

You know you've made a Manc happy when they reply with this one little word. It's the ultimate accolade. "That is mint."

• Scran

All food falls below this banner in Mancunia. "Cracking scran, this."

• Brew

Somehow a "brew" will always taste better than a "cuppa"...

"Chuffed" and "mithered" got a few mentions among our readers, too, along with a couple of classics from back in the day: "give over" and "what ya sayin?".

There was also a special mention for "knob 'ed": "I know we didn't invent it but we say it the best" said one responder.

Another commenter from Slovenia admitted to having fallen in love with the Manc accent, before reeling off some of their favourite phrases: "Do one will ya?!, That's dead mint that!, brew, sorted... To many to choose just one!"

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The Manc dictionary is bigger, wider and weirder than most people think - and there's probably more local slang out there that didn't even make our list above.

Drop your suggestions in the comments below.

Thanks, r kid.

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]]> 10943 0 0 0 It includes a Rolo chocolate muffin? We’re listening.

It might have been quite frosty out this morning, but spring is on it’s way and now the UK’s favourite coffee chain has launched its limited edition menu to mark the change in season.

There’s some delicious sweet and savoury treats on offer, along with brand new and returning favourite drinks, which are all available from stores nationwide today (5th March).

The star of the show is undoubtedly the Rolo chocolate muffin, but a Salted Caramel Brownie, and a limited-edition Belgian Bun are also ready to make their mark.

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When it comes to drinks, it's also bringing the ‘Flat Black’ back to mark 10 years of its famous Flat White being a menu favourite and the ‘Ruby Cocoa Hot Chocolate’ has had its limited edition run extended for spring.

The chain has also expanded its offering of milk alternatives by adding ‘Alpro Oat’ to the menu, meaning that customers can now enjoy the unique taste of oats in any coffee, tea or hot chocolate of their choice.

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A few new sandwiches, paninis and toasties have been added to the menu as well to specially mark the arrival of spring. These new additions include a Cumberland Sausage & Caramelised Onion Toastie, New York Deli Pastrami & Emmental Toastie and the Three Cheese and Chutney Toastie.

You can take a look at the full Spring menu here on Costa’s website and enjoy, r kid!

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]]> 10950 0 0 0 Ancoats residents are ‘prisoners in own homes’ due to unsafe building]]>

? The resident teams behind the #EndOurCladdingScandal have sent a letter to the Chancellor @RishiSunak calling on Government to release a building safety fund to make our homes safe & to end our financial nightmare #Budget2020 @RobertJenrick @LeedsCladding @ukcag @BrumLag pic.twitter.com/UbuE1MpW07

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) March 5, 2020]]>

? Please see our joint statement of response to the @RobertJenrick @mhclg meeting we all attended this afternoon @LeedsCladding @ukcag #EndOurCladdingScandal ? pic.twitter.com/kWnMD5ho7z

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) March 4, 2020]]> A group of Manchester residents has demanded parliament to find a solution as their buildings remain plagued by dangerous cladding. 

Flat owners in Ancoats' Albion Works said they "felt like prisoners in their own homes" when their complex was found to have failed fire safety requirements - with residents told to pay for renovations out of their own pocket.

The apartments are essentially unsellable until the necessary repairs are made.

Campaign group Manchester Cladiators held an emergency meeting with Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government Robert Jenrick this week to voice their concerns.

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https://twitter.com/McrCladiators/status/1235249013223575555?s=20

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In a statement of response on Twitter, the Cladiators confirmed that "under no circumstances would a loan repayment scheme be appropriate."

They also articulated the desperation of leaseholders, who have been quoted as having "never felt depression and despair like this".

Jenkins confirmed the complaints had been heard and said that subsequent meetings would follow.

Campaigners have also sent a letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak - asking for a building safety fund to support residents in compromised housing.

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https://twitter.com/McrCladiators/status/1235456107100934144?s=20

https://twitter.com/24housing/status/1235521317430087680

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The first crucial step towards action has now been taken, with the Cladiators successfully pricking the government's ears.

It remains to be seen how parliament will respond to a growing crisis, and whilst the fight is only just beginning, it's clear the Cladiators are not going away anytime soon.

"We will not be silenced" is their rallying cry.

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? Please see our joint statement of response to the @RobertJenrick @mhclg meeting we all attended this afternoon @LeedsCladding @ukcag #EndOurCladdingScandal ? pic.twitter.com/kWnMD5ho7z

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) March 4, 2020]]>

? The resident teams behind the #EndOurCladdingScandal have sent a letter to the Chancellor @RishiSunak calling on Government to release a building safety fund to make our homes safe & to end our financial nightmare #Budget2020 @RobertJenrick @LeedsCladding @ukcag @BrumLag pic.twitter.com/UbuE1MpW07

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) March 5, 2020]]>

? Please see our joint statement of response to the @RobertJenrick @mhclg meeting we all attended this afternoon @LeedsCladding @ukcag #EndOurCladdingScandal ? pic.twitter.com/kWnMD5ho7z

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) March 4, 2020]]>

? The resident teams behind the #EndOurCladdingScandal have sent a letter to the Chancellor @RishiSunak calling on Government to release a building safety fund to make our homes safe & to end our financial nightmare #Budget2020 @RobertJenrick @LeedsCladding @ukcag @BrumLag pic.twitter.com/UbuE1MpW07

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) March 5, 2020]]>

? The resident teams behind the #EndOurCladdingScandal have sent a letter to the Chancellor @RishiSunak calling on Government to release a building safety fund to make our homes safe & to end our financial nightmare #Budget2020 @RobertJenrick @LeedsCladding @ukcag @BrumLag pic.twitter.com/UbuE1MpW07

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) March 5, 2020]]>

Housing Secretary @RobertJenrick told its ‘time for action’ on government solutions to unsafe cladding - https://t.co/7NEMjY56Sc #ukhousing pic.twitter.com/166BwRozxm

— 24housing Magazine (@24housing) March 5, 2020]]>

Housing Secretary @RobertJenrick told its ‘time for action’ on government solutions to unsafe cladding - https://t.co/7NEMjY56Sc #ukhousing pic.twitter.com/166BwRozxm

— 24housing Magazine (@24housing) March 5, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/it-was-the-british-kebab-awards-last-night-and-not-one-manchester-shop-made-the-cut/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:31:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=10951

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]]> 10951 0 0 0 The annual British Kebab Awards took place last night and the UK's most loved takeaways were all up for awards, obviously.

Categories included 'Best Kebab Restaurant in London', 'Best Newcomer Restaurant', and 'fine dining' – and there's even an award for 'Best Kebab Van', among many others.

Basically, Fans of their friendly neighbourhood kebab takeaways and restaurants can claim they truly do have Britain’s best kebab takeaway and restaurant by voting for them in the British Kebab Awards.

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I could legitimately talk about kebabs all day, but I'm just going to get into the winners for you (take note that I've removed the massive list of London-only awards, because kebabs down south are rank and nobody cares about that list).

Best Kebab Restaurant Regional
Winner: Mosaic Grill in Daventry

Best Kebab Restaurant in Wales
Winner: Sam's Grill House

Best Kebab Restaurant in Scotland
Winner: Best Kebab and Pizza House
Highly Commended: The Frying Scotsman

Best Kebab House in Northern Ireland
Winner: Grab a Kebab
Highly Commended: Chaska Enniskillen

Kebab Van of the Year
Winner: Atalay's Kebab Van
Highly Commended: Ahmed's Bar B-Q

Fine Dining Restaurant
Winner: The Mantl

Newcomer Restaurant
Winner: German Doner Kebab in West Bromwich
Highly Recommended: I Am Doner in Leeds

Best Value Restaurant
Winner: Turknaz Restaurant in Whitley Bay
Highly Recommended: Melo Persian Restaurant in Southampton

Best Delivery
Winner: BBQ Grill in Chatham

Chef of the Year
Winner: Hamza Yalcin from the Batman Grill in St Leonards

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Founder of the British Kebab Awards, Ibrahim Dogus, said: "The kebab has firmly established itself as a Great British favourite, and this year's shortlist demonstrates its ever-greater diversity, with a wider range of variations than ever before!

"From twists on the classics, to new vegan varieties, we are proud to celebrate one of the nation's best loved industries as it continues to grow in new and exciting ways."

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Unfortunately, Manchester didn't seem to make the cut this year, so we're going to attach ourselves to 'I Am Doner' in Leeds for picking up a Highly Commended award.

And if anyone from the British Kebab Awards wants to visit Cafe Istanbul, Alif Grill, Topkapi, or any other kebab staples in Manchester before next year, that would be much appreciated. Cheers.

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]]> 10952 0 0 0 It’s really not hard to see why.

It’s World Book Day today and this little girl’s creative costume has quite rightly gone viral on social media this morning.

Every year, Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda’ is a firm favourite for World Book Day inspiration, but there’s just something about this costume that we think is mint.

The side-by-side photo of Lilly and Miss Trunchbull, that was taken before she went to school this morning, was posted on Facebook by her mother Laura Jordan and has already racked up thousands of likes, shares and comments so far.

We spoke to Lilly’s mother Laura, from Derby, to find out the inspiration behind the costume and just how much work went into putting the look together.

Laura said that: “Matilda is one of Lilly’s favourite books and films. She loves every single character and it was a tough decision”.

“I find most parts to costumes either second hand from eBay/charity shops things and it doesn’t come to much more than what people pay for in the supermarkets for costumes”.

Speaking of the virality of the costume, Laura said that they did not expect the costume to go viral at all, but supposes that it’s all in the “finer details”.

“I do makeup as a hobby and managed to create the look very easily.”

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This isn’t the first time that Lilly’s World Book Day costumes have caught the attention of the nation either. Last year, she dressed as Cruella de Vil, which was equally as ace.

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Lilly and Laura, you’re a top team - we can’t wait to see what you pull out the bag next year!

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]]> 10969 0 0 0 If you don’t, you really bloody should.

Do you ever just find yourself thinking of the legendary Dutch Pancake House?

Perhaps when you’re sitting at your desk pretending to work, or maybe when you’re staring into space during the break on Corrie waiting for it to come back on again? Here at The Manc, we miss it a lot and we just know we can’t be the only ones.

On the corner of Oxford Street and St Peter’s Square, the Dutch Pancake House opened in the 1970s, but it unfortunately closed its doors to the public back in the early 2000s and has now made way for the ‘One St Peter’s Square’ office building.

Look, they just don’t make them like that anymore. It was an iconic place.

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Traditional Dutch pancakes, or Pannenkoeken to give them their correct name, are a cross between a French crepe and an American pancake. They’re both thin and dense at the same time.

Of course, if you do want your Dutch pancake fix, you can get yourself some of those little fluffy ones at the Christmas Markets, but it’s not quite the same is it? And anyway, Dutch pancakes are for life, not just for Christmas. We want them all year round, just like it used to be.

If you’re reading this right now, wondering what the heck we’re on about and confused as to why we’re getting emotional over pancakes, then first off, we have to feel a bit sorry for you, but don’t worry, allow us to enlighten you - the Dutch Pancake House was one of Manchester’s most beloved gems and this is why.

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Right, so where do we begin?

Well for starters, the pancakes were massive and we mean that. You could get sweet ones or savoury ones, each with a wide array of toppings and they were all served on massive plates depicting traditional Dutch scenes. Also, did we mention they were massive? Well, they were. You never went hungry after eating there.

Don’t believe us when we say it was truly iconic? If our word just isn’t enough for you, then a simple search on social media backs us up right away. People have been sharing their memories and saying how much they miss it for years.

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The Dutch Pancake House may be gone, but if us Mancunians have anything to do with it, it’s sure as hell never going to be forgotten...

Make us feel a little better by sharing your memories and photos of the Dutch Pancake House with us below.

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I still miss this place. And today of all days just makes it a little bit tougher. Be strong Manchester. pic.twitter.com/DV07KJCaYA

— Matty F White (@mattyfwhite) February 13, 2018]]>

I still miss this place. And today of all days just makes it a little bit tougher. Be strong Manchester. pic.twitter.com/DV07KJCaYA

— Matty F White (@mattyfwhite) February 13, 2018]]>

I still miss this place. And today of all days just makes it a little bit tougher. Be strong Manchester. pic.twitter.com/DV07KJCaYA

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]]> 10980 0 0 0 Why didn’t anyone think of this sooner?

Pregnancy comes with its fair share of physical challenges over nine months, but perhaps none more frustrating than not being able to reach anything from waist down, especially in those later stages.

If you drop something on the floor, it stays on the floor and you leave it for someone else to pick up. That’s the rules.

Other tasks are undoubtedly a little trickier to pass the responsibility over to though, which is probably why the reviews for new razor extension handle, that allows pregnant women to shave their legs with ease and without having to bend down, are so favourable.

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For many pregnant women, shaving their legs is such a challenge that they often just give up entirely and leave it out of their personal care routine instead, but this brand new extension is designed to: “specifically assist women who were unable to shave their legs due to limitations in flexibility and mobility.", so we weren’t kidding about that lifesaving bit.

You can get your hands on one for just £24.99.

Don’t just take our word for it though,the product has multiple five-star reviews on Amazon from plenty of satisfied mums highly recommending just how useful it is.

Look, if you’re pregnant or know someone that is, do them a massive favour and just get one of these.

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]]> 10988 0 0 0 Have you been howling for top grub at great prices? It's worth hunting down Wolf at the Door. 

Since its massive makeover, WATD has prided itself on coming alive in the moonlight. It's a party venue that openly welcomes travelling packs in NQ - with no bookings required.

It's a top spot for a knees-up at any time in the week, but it's not just a late-night watering hole - it's also a place where you can wolf down some delicious food for a fraction of the ordinary cost.

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Items on the WATD menu start from just £1.

What's the catch, you cry? Well, you'll need to order two to hit the £2 minimum spend. But that won't feel like such a hardship. You'll probably want more.

Bao options include the Bacon Cheesebao-ger, Buffalo Chicken, Aubergine & Kimchi, Ham, Egg & Chips, and Pina Colada Prawn.

The taco choices are equally diverse, containing Vegan Cauliflower Shawarma, Pork Pibil, Nacho and Hoisin Mushroom.

A little something for everyone - at prices people can actually afford.

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Before your stomach starts growling, get down to WATD and pounce on this food deal before it scampers away into the night.

You can learn more about Wolf at the Door here.

Featured image credit: EatMcr

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]]> 11008 0 0 0 Us Mancunians have really pulled it out the bag this year.

Today is World Book Day and you know what that means, children up and down the country went to school this morning dressed up as their favourite book characters.

Earlier on, we shared an article featuring a little girl name Lilly, who brilliantly dressed up as Miss Trunchbull, and it went viral.

You lot were just as mad fer it as us.

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From this viral post, we got lots and lots of comments from other proud parents sharing their children's brilliant costumes, so we just knew that we had to do a follow up on this before the day is out.

Now, we're not going to be doing any ranking, or choosing our number one pick as we think that every single costume is ace and we are astounded by the amount of effort that must have gone into putting each outfit together.

We just want to share some of our favourites with you in case you missed them, so here they are.

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'He who shall not be named', but we think his photo definitely deserves to be shared.

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It doesn't matter how late they were for a very important date with costumes this amazing.

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A couple of Manc legends even made the effort for World Book Day this year too.

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Here's a few more costumes we think should get a shout out.

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It was so tricky for us to choose which costumes to feature here as believe us, they all absolutely deserve the credit, so if you want to see the rest of what Greater Manchester had to offer on World Book Day (and we really think you should), then be sure to check out our comments section on Facebook.

We can all agree, World Book Day 2021 has already got its work cut out if it's going to try and match up to this year's efforts, right?

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]]> 11022 0 0 0 For those who hate creased clothes, but also hate ironing.

It’s a big day for the ironing haters amongst us, which let’s face it, is just about everyone isn’t it?

Posted in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, one eagle-eyed shopper has spotted the urgent invention that is Lenor ‘Crease Releaser’.

The product, which comes in a spray bottle, claims to ‘remove creases in fabric’ presumably with just a few sprays and was found in a B&M Bargains store, although it hasn’t actually been confirmed which one, or where abouts in the country.

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The best bit about it though is the price - it’s only £2.50.

How brilliant is that? Look, we told you it was a big day. We can hear uni students up and down the country cheering and breathing a sigh of relief from here.

We’ve done a bit of digging though and at the moment, we cannot seem to find the product listed on B&M’s website or anywhere else on the internet, so we’re just hoping we haven’t been played here. The shopper did also admit to being unsure “if this works”, so at this point, we’ll just have to take their word for it and marvel at its potential existence.

If you do happen to spot it next time you’re in B&M, do everyone a massive favour and let us know it’s real.

Just think about how many lives you could save, r kid.

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]]> 11024 0 0 0 An incredible wellbeing resort is opening opposite intu Trafford Centre. 

Spanning an enormous 28 acres, Therme Manchester will combine water activities with wellbeing treatments, art, nature and technology to create a "unique experience never before seen in the UK."

The tropical environment will feature waterslides, wave pools, steam rooms and exotic palm tree relaxation areas, along with warm-water lagoons, botanical gardens, swim-up bars and therapeutic mineral baths.

Water-based fitness, yoga and Pilates classes will also be on site, along with a range of bars, cafés and restaurants serving snacks, light bites and an à la carte service.

Costs for the project are set to topple £250m.

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Stelian Iacob, Senior Vice President of Therme Group Worldwide and CEO of Therme Group UK, claimed the park "will transform life for city residents and people further afield, creating a fun and accessible experience with profound health and wellbeing benefits for all.”

Andrew Western, Trafford Council Leader, said: “We are delighted that this Therme Group development, the first of its kind in the UK, is coming to Trafford.

"It is a huge scheme which will be a fantastic addition to the area and supports several of the Council’s priorities including health and wellbeing.

"It will bring thousands of jobs to the borough and millions of visitors each year, who will benefit our local economy on a massive scale. We are proud that Therme Group has selected Trafford for this superb development.”

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The park is hoping to attract around two million visitors per year - which would make it the most visited water-based attraction in Europe.

Therme Group is planning to open doors to their first UK park in 2023.

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]]> 11032 0 0 0 Residents in Greater Manchester are being asked to pay up to £3 million to make their own homes safe.

The Edge building is one of several in the UK fitted with dangerous cladding. However, it's the leaseholders who are being asked to cough up for the necessary repairs.

After months of ongoing battles, stress and despair, residents have now been hit by "extortionate" demand letters from the building management company - which are open-ended and offer no assurances as to when construction will commence or finish.

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https://twitter.com/JakeEllis/status/1235143698662313985

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The Edge building caught ablaze in 2005, but was repaired with the same ill-suited aluminium composite panel cladding.

According to residents, the tower block was deemed "safe" in 2015 as per the “Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Fire Risk Assessment” by the same organisation now demanding money for renovations.

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The building management company's daunting letters demanding swift payment of extortionate funds have apparently left homeowners suffering from "severe bouts of anxiety".

Speaking to The Manc, the recipient of the above letter, who wished to stay anonymous, said: "We have been completely kept in the dark.

"Very little communication has been made, and then we receive a letter demanding such high fees? We feel let down by our building management and disappointed with the way it has been handled.

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https://twitter.com/McrCladiators/status/1235691045842796544

https://twitter.com/nixond/status/1235626194235777024

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"It doesn’t seem that they have pushed for the government funding hard enough. Instead they have left us with very few options, making us feel trapped and bullied into a corner in our own homes."

Residents have also questioned the integrity of contractors, and it's not just people living in The Edge who are on the edge – residents of Albion Mill in Manchester city centre are in the exact same position.

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However, the cladding crisis has given rise to The Cladiators, who have already begun meeting with government officials - such as Secretary of State for Housing Robert Jenrick - to help people stuck in "deathtrap" homes.

The campaign group has also received backing from Labour MP Rebecca Long Bailey as they lobby to put the responsibility back on building management bodies instead of leaseholders.

Let's hope a blind eye isn't turned.

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Why should 600,000 of us suffer because the gov didn't properly regulate materials & developers during the construction process? Leaseholders are the only innocent party in the #CladdingScandal, yet we are the ones expected to pay up #EndOurCladdingScandal #PMQs

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Why should 600,000 of us suffer because the gov didn't properly regulate materials & developers during the construction process? Leaseholders are the only innocent party in the #CladdingScandal, yet we are the ones expected to pay up #EndOurCladdingScandal #PMQs

— Jake (@JakeEllis) March 4, 2020]]>

Why should 600,000 of us suffer because the gov didn't properly regulate materials & developers during the construction process? Leaseholders are the only innocent party in the #CladdingScandal, yet we are the ones expected to pay up #EndOurCladdingScandal #PMQs

— Jake (@JakeEllis) March 4, 2020]]>

From all of us - be kind to your mind ? This is an extremely stressful time and we want you to know we are here for you should you need it. From a cup of tea with a friend to seeking professional help - please reach out if you need it #MentalHealthMatters #EndOurCladdingScandal pic.twitter.com/fOIsCJn8pa

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) March 5, 2020]]>

Real lives are being impacted now and their plight needs to be prioritised and resolved. @McrCladiators@NorthCladiators https://t.co/OgQHLxYjEQ

— David Nixon (@nixond) March 5, 2020]]>

From all of us - be kind to your mind ? This is an extremely stressful time and we want you to know we are here for you should you need it. From a cup of tea with a friend to seeking professional help - please reach out if you need it #MentalHealthMatters #EndOurCladdingScandal pic.twitter.com/fOIsCJn8pa

— Manchester Cladiators (@McrCladiators) March 5, 2020]]>

Real lives are being impacted now and their plight needs to be prioritised and resolved. @McrCladiators@NorthCladiators https://t.co/OgQHLxYjEQ

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]]> 11040 0 0 0 Everybody loves a good documentary.

From true crime, to food, to political history - we all have a favourite genre. Nothing quite beats a Friday night in with a takeaway and an engrossing doc to get stuck into.

In recent years, Netflix seems to have the documentary model locked down. Making A Murderer, 13th, and Fyre are all titles which cut through popular consciousness and into the zeitgeist unlike many other documentaries in recent memory.

But for some reason, this collective passion for a good documentary hasn’t translated to the cinematic experience. It’s rare to hear someone say of a weekend they’re going to the flicks to see that latest Oscar-winning documentary instead of the newest blockbuster.

It’s a strange phenomenon where documentaries are often celebrated, but the artform itself is underappreciated and rarely considered by the average moviegoer to be worth the price of admission.

There are, however, a plethora of important and engaging documentaries heading to Manchester next week. Documentaries which you should seriously consider heading over to the Odeon at the Great Northern to catch in the cinema.

If there are any documentaries worth heading to the cinema for this year, it’s these five:

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Machine

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrXVYZM-01I

From the makers of Netflix’s own Chef’s Table and the Emmy award-winning 13th, comes this documentary exploring the ascension of artificial intelligence and what that means for the future of humanity. If those Boston Dynamics videos of that terrifying robot dog opening doors and all that other wild stuff terrifies you, then this is the one for you.

It’s a documentary exploring creativity and identity as the very meaning of humanity shifts into something nobody knows quite how to grapple with.

What happens when robots become smarter than humans? Will the technology be used against us? Do we even need to develop artificial intelligence?

These are all questions posed by popular media like Terminator and Ex Machina, but they’re genuinely serious questions with implications which could change the course of human (and robot) history.

This is definitely not one to be missed.

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Chasing the Present

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What do you do if you have everything you ever wanted but you’re still crippled by debilitating anxiety and panic attacks? What has gone wrong with the modern world when every popular measure of success is doing nothing to help your wellbeing? These are the questions asked by Chasing The Present.

James Sebastiano is a materially successful young man who suffers from panic attacks and crippling anxiety.

He’s not alone. Globally, an estimated 275 million people suffered some form of anxiety disorder in 2016. This makes it the most prevalent mental health disorder in the world.

Armed with this information and a desire to break free from the clutches of modern life which are pressing all of us down, James goes on a journey of discovery to find how to reconnect with his self in a way which few know how to do.

This is essential viewing for all who feel lost in the manic myopia of modern civilisation.

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Knots: A Forced Marriage Story

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Forced and child marriages are happening all over the world, and in the US many of them are being done legally. Knots: A Forced Marriage Story tells the first-hand accounts of three women who survived such an ordeal.

These brave women take us through their story, highlighting the human rights abuses hiding in plain sight of us all.

The film takes us on the journey of the three women - Nina, Sara, and Fraidy - as they fight alongside advocates, lawmakers and experts to end these atrocities.

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Chèche Lavi (Looking For Life)

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Despite a recent political development in the UK which will go unmentioned, immigration has been a fact of human existence since the dawn of humanity.

In a world with horrendous wars and crippling global inequality, that fact is becoming more true than ever. Families from war or poverty stricken countries are fleeing to pastures new, with the hope of starting a new life and finding safety for themselves and their loved ones.

Chèche Lavi is a story of immigration, friendship, hope and loss.

As two Haitian immigrants find themselves stranded at the US-Mexico border, difficult decisions lead them into two very different futures. Tackling the quiet desperation often felt by immigrants lost in a strange land, and humanising an over-politicised topic, Chèche Lavi puts a face to an often faceless story.

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Billie

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For those of you who don’t know, Billie Holliday was one of the greatest singers of all time. She was enigmatic, soulful, controversial and mysterious. Like many of the great artists, her accounts of her life were often intertwined with fiction, perpetuating a myth of her persona which still carries to this day.

In 1971, a journalist decided to attempt a definitive biography of Billie. Her efforts spanned eight years, involving over 200 hours of recorded interviews with people who had populated the iconic singer’s short life. Sadly, the biography was never completed, and the tapes were never heard by the public. Until now.

These tapes provide the narrative throughline of the film, which plays out like a film noir mystery. The film deftly balances dramatisation, animation and still imagery to traverse the compelling and complex legend of one of music’s most mysterious and untimely deaths.

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Catch these incredible documentaries at MANIFF...

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These are just five of the plethora of documentaries playing at Manchester Film Festival next week, alongside a host of Q&As, narrative features and short films.

There will be something for everyone at MANIFF 2020.

See you there!

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]]> 11043 0 0 0 If you're out and about on Deansgate on Sunday, keep your eyes peeled for Simon Pegg. 

The Mission: Impossible, Star Trek and Cornetto Trilogy (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End) star is attending the premiere of his new movie Lost Transmissions this weekend - which is screening at Odeon Great Northern during Manchester International Film Festival.

The film casts Pegg as an acclaimed music producer who stops taking his medication for schizophrenia. Juno Temple stars as the supportive friend that chases Pegg's character through the L.A. music scene, desperately trying to get help.

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Lost Transmissions is the debut feature from exciting director Katharine O'Brien - who has worked on various projects across cinema for more than a decade.

Pegg has said he enjoyed the experience of working with the filmmaker, with the project helping him come to terms with some of his own mental health struggles.

Both Pegg and O'Brien will be taking seats after credits roll to answer questions from the audience.

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For a chance to watch Simon Pegg dissect his new film right here in Manchester, head over to MANIFF to book your seat in the theatre.

There are some terrific films playing as part of the festival - with excellent-value Full Film Festival passes still up for grabs.

Check out the full selection of movies here.

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]]> 11046 0 0 0 He wasn’t even a gym member either.

Staff at a local gym were recently left absolutely horrified to find that someone had ‘defecated’ in the showers and then proceeded to ‘stick a shower head up his bum’.

According to Kennedy News, Gym owner Ben Bardsley and staff members at Holben’s Health and Fitness in Stockport were alerted to and followed a 'vile’ smell that had stunk out the entire gym to discover faeces splattered throughout the four showers in the premises.

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The perpetrator, who was “absolutely raging and kept running, stepping towards and spitting” at staff members, had also broken off one of the shower heads to seemingly ‘try and find something in his bum'.

Ben, from Stockport, told Kennedy News: “The pictures don’t do it justice.”

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“I only showed a little bit of it [in the photos] - there was poo all down four showers, bits of it up the walls and everything.”

Staff had no other choice but to clean up the 'disgusting' mess, which left them ‘retching’ and 'nearly throwing up' throughout the awful clean up operation.

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To make matters worse, he wasn’t even a gym member either. Although if we’re honest, we’re not really sure if a membership would excuse or make this revolting situation any better at all.

After the initial shock, staff have been left understandably baffled by the strange incident.

You stay classy, Stockport.

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What The Pitta on BBC Newsnight

Did You See Us On BBC Newsnight This Week? Here It Is Again!We stand by our mission to help more people conveniently go Meat Free More Often by serving tasty Turkish plant based meals. All good things start with small changes and if we can get the general public eating fewer animal products the net gain can have a drastic benefit on our health and the planet.

Posted by What The Pitta on Thursday, February 2, 2017

]]> The new Northern Quarter resident will be opening in May.

There is a new vegan kebab house heading to Manchester in May and every item on the menu is set to be plant-based.

What The Pitta, an already a successful establishment in London and Brighton where it has four other locations, will be taking up residence in the Northern Quarter in just a few short months.

So successful that it has recently taken the title of ‘Best Takeaway in London’ at the British Kebab Awards. This is a pretty incredible achievement so needless to say, it’s a hotly anticipated opening in the vegan and plant-based community.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9U1XNiJHSk/

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Founded by Cem Yildiz and Rojdan Gul in 2016, What The Pitta first opened its doors in Shoreditch and after becoming a cult favourite for both vegans and non-vegans, opened two further sites in London and a fourth in Brighton.

https://www.facebook.com/whatthepitta/videos/660581327447537/

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As of yet, the exact location it’ll be calling its Mancunian home has not been confirmed, but what we do know is that the premises will have space for around 80-100 diners when it opens to the public.

You can find out more about What The Pitta here and that’s a wrap.

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What The Pitta on BBC Newsnight

Did You See Us On BBC Newsnight This Week? Here It Is Again!We stand by our mission to help more people conveniently go Meat Free More Often by serving tasty Turkish plant based meals. All good things start with small changes and if we can get the general public eating fewer animal products the net gain can have a drastic benefit on our health and the planet.

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]]> 11083 0 0 0 It's got some impressive reviews too.

Slouching, hunching over, not sitting up straight and just general bad posture can cause you no end of back pain.

Whether you’re sitting at your desk at work, cooking your tea, or just walking down the street, slouching can happen at any time and some of us really need to work on it. Those who don’t look to make a change to their bad slouching habits could unfortunately be contributing to some serious long term health conditions if not corrected.

Luckily, you can now buy a posture corrector on Amazon that should sort you right out.

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The Gearari Posture Corrector is specifically designed to 'provide the much-needed support your body is seeking to help improve your overall spine health' and claims to 'strengthen your shoulders, neck and back, create good posture and change the bad habits of slouching'.

It’s comfortable, durable, near invisible under any item of clothing and will help you 'look confident, healthy and younger' apparently.

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It’s only £13.99 as well.

We know it must be good as it's racked up some fairly impressive reviews online, so much so that it’s become a #1 Best Seller on Amazon.

If you know a local Quasimodo, let them know this exists and give them a real spring in their step.

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]]> 11105 0 0 0 “What’s that got to do with blue badges Barry?”

For some reason, Barry and his minty biscuits have gone viral again.

Over the last few days, it’s been near impossible to scroll down your feed on social media without coming across r Barry talking so passionately about his wife’s favourite Viscount (sorry, we mean unbranded) minty biscuits.

Well, we say "for some reason" it’s gone viral again, but let’s be honest, you only have to give it a quick listen to know why. Us Mancunians would say it’s mint, which is very fitting. Barry, from Watford, even made his way onto our community group Mint Manchester as well, where the iconic radio recording got lots of you lovely lot talking.

If you’re unfamiliar with what we’re on about here, we’ll give you a bit of background. It’s been called “by far the funniest thing in 2020”, but the viral clip is actually from back in 2014 when Barry called in to Iain Lee’s radio show on BBC WM.

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It was supposed to be a discussion about disabled parking, but Barry had other ideas.

So, how does a serious and hard-hitting radio debate on disabled parking facilities turn into a bizarrely in-depth conversation about minty biscuits?

Good question. A very valid question indeed, but no matter what theory you’ve conjured up to link the two, you probably haven’t quite hit the nail on the head.

To cut a long story short, you’ll just have to ask Barry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOKKPJzr-4w

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]]> 9274 0 0 0 Another case of the life-threatening dog disease known as Alabama Rot has been confirmed in the UK. 

Pet owners are being encouraged to check their dog regularly for skin lesions - a common symptom of the disease which can prove fatal.

The total number of infections has now risen to 12 in 2020 - including one death in Manchester.

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Alabama Rot, a rare condition that can be contracted during muddy walks, was first found in the UK in 2012.

Cases have fluctuated year on year - peaking at 52 in 2018.

There have now been more than 200 confirmed infections in the past eight years.

David Walker, the UK’s leading expert on the disease, stated: “We are sad to announce more cases from this year, as we are now in the time of year when cases are most common.

“Further confirmed cases mean it is understandably very worrying for dog owners; however, this disease is still very rare, so we’re advising dog owners to remain calm but vigilant, and seek advice from their local vet if their dog develops unexplained skin lesions.

“While there is currently no known way to prevent a dog from contracting the disease, any concerned dog owners should visit  www.vets4pets.com/stop-alabama-rot/ for advice and a map of confirmed cases.”

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With treatment only effective in 20% of cases, dog owners are being encouraged to visit Vets 4 Pets if their pooch is displaying any symptoms.

The earlier the disease is identified and caught, the better chance of recovery.

For more information, head to their dedicated page.

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]]> 10383 0 0 0 “Yes, you’re in the right place.”

My frown must have given me away.

I’m booked to take part in Manchester Gin’s coveted Gin Experience, but walking into their neighbouring restaurant Three Little Words, I’m like a rabbit in the headlights.

This is classy, and for a distillery, I was perhaps expecting something slightly more rough around the edges.

Thankfully, a helpful member of staff spots me a mile off, marks my name off a sheet and parks me up at the bar with a freshly-poured gin. She'll be back soon, she tells us.

Whilst I'm waiting, I look around.

It’s busy in here, but I guess that’s no surprise.

Gin is as popular in Britain as it’s ever been. The Wine and Spirit Trade Association reported record sales of more than £2 billion from 2018-19 across the country.

That’s a lot of gin.

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My ice-cold glass is just about half-drunk by the time the staff member returns, and she points us towards the locked doors at the far end of the room. Our Gin Experience Host is there waiting.

Once everyone arrives, he guides the group into a small distillery room, where we huddle around a brawny, bronze, looping industrial mechanism.

This was more what I'd expected to see, yet somehow, even the pipes have an elegance about them. It makes sense that they'd put time and effort into the presentation of the drinks here. But apparently Manchester Gin is equally proud of its apparatus.

The tour is fully booked, and our host confirms that the UK is indeed warming to gin at an unprecedented rate. Still, I find it hard to believe anyone loves the spirit as much this guy. He's as passionate and informative about gin as any man I’ve ever met - rattling off facts about the history, taste and future of the spirit like he’d invented it himself.

Sure, you could argue that’s his job. But that’d be a little shortsighted. The guy is going above and beyond his job description - and it’s clear Manchester Gin distils passion into their staff as well as the juniper berry spirit for which they are renowned. It's great to see.

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Our host decants the entertaining tale of Manchester Gin in full flow (a great story which I won’t spoil here) before waving us into the tasting room, where he talks us through the contents of the clear liquid resting in the glassware on our individual table mats.

He also teaches an invaluable trick - the art of sniffing out good gin without falling victim to the burning rush that causes your face to crinkle in discomfort.

After surging through our five surprisingly delicious samples (I'd never considered myself a straight-gin drinker), the host whips out an iPad and takes some bar orders (all included in the price of the tour), which arrive as we start preparing to make a bottle of our own.

There’s some general advice and recommendations, but mostly, we're encouraged to go nuts. “If you see an ingredient on the list that you like, chuck it in,” we’re told.

The gin expert sweeps the room to ensure our recipes balance out, recommending an extra herb here and there, before leaving us to the rows of seasoning ingredients in towering glass jars at the far end of the room.

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As we pinch and pour until the perfect number shows up on the scales, passers-by on the street break their stride to peek into the window, pointing to us all huddled around the equipment. Some even snap photos. For a moment it feels like we’re part of a popular exhibit at a museum.

One couple, who’d clearly bitten off more than they could chew before the tasting even commenced, start haphazardly tossing their ingredients into the container without the scales - forcing our helpful host to intervene.

Wearing the patience of a saint, he scraps the mix and measures out the contents all over again. It looks like a sticky situation, but the couple distil their new gin under his supervision, and all is saved.

Although it’s doubtful whether their bottle successfully made its way home unscathed. They were looking a little worse for wear when the whole thing was over.

Everyone else, on the other hand, scoops up their respective bottles and carries them out of the tasting room like a trophy. Most are smiling, and it's easy to see why.

Whether you’re thirsty for knowledge or gin samplers, you’ll get your fill in the Gin Experience.

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Having worked up an appetite, we make our way back across the other side of the building to dine in the cool shadows of Three Little Words - with more gin for company. We order some sides to bulk out the large plates and it works out at just the right amount.

Pork belly, hake, tofu and duck leg are all featured on the mains menu, with some cracking veggie and meat options among the small plates and sides.

When our waiter spots that we’re gathering our belongings to leave, he tentatively reminds us to take our gin bottles for the road.

“People leave them here accidentally all the time,” he tells us.

No wonder. The gin plays its role, no doubt, but the tranquil surroundings of Three Little Words are so soothing, it’d be all-too-easy to sleepwalk out the door without a care in the world, or the bottle of gin (worth a fair whack) you just made yourself.

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It's not a spur-of-the-moment deal, and The Gin Experience is something you might need to put aside a bit of money for.

However, what it does promise is a night to remember - along with some great stories, a smorgasbord of tasty spirits, and the best kind of take-home memento.

Cheers to Manchester Gin!

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I'm very sad to hear that one of the Eggheads has died. Dave “Tremendous Knowledge” Rainford, famous for being banned from pub quiz machines in Manchester, was the best company after a recording: always fun and sociable. I never saw him angry or ungenerous, not once.
RIP pic.twitter.com/fHX4oqaKSb

— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) March 7, 2020]]>

I’ve just been informed that Dave Rainford (from a certain quiz show we used to appear on together) has died.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
RIP Dave ?

— CJ de Mooi (@cjdemooi) March 7, 2020]]>

Devastated at the loss of my friend, David Rainford. Egghead, great bloke, great friend. We had blindingly good nights out mate. X

— Paul Sinha (@paulsinha) March 7, 2020]]> Popular Mancunian quizzer and Egghead regular David Rainford has died.

Jeremy Vine, the show's presenter, announced the sad news on Twitter today.

Rainford, from Manchester, was a long-time quiz fan. He won £250,000 on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 2005 and became an Egghead in 2012.

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https://twitter.com/theJeremyVine/status/1236308749842821121

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Announcing the news, Jeremy Vine tweeted: "I'm very sad to hear that one of the Eggheads has died.

"Dave “TremendousKnowledge” Rainford, famous for being banned from pub quiz machines in Manchester, was the best company after a recording: always fun and sociable. I never saw him angry or ungenerous, not once. RIP"

Taking to Twitter, Dave recently told viewers he was unable to take part in the latest episodes of Eggheads due to an illness.

https://twitter.com/daverainy1968/status/1167348244785090561

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The Chase quizzer Paul Sinha, close friend of Dave also took to social media to pay tribute, tweeting: "Devastated at the loss of my friend, David Rainford. Egghead, great bloke, great friend. We had blindingly good nights out mate. X"

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https://twitter.com/cjdemooi/status/1236300973041164296

https://twitter.com/paulsinha/status/1236301512839659522

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Our thoughts go out to Dave's friends and family at this sad time.

More to follow.

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I'm very sad to hear that one of the Eggheads has died. Dave “Tremendous Knowledge” Rainford, famous for being banned from pub quiz machines in Manchester, was the best company after a recording: always fun and sociable. I never saw him angry or ungenerous, not once.
RIP pic.twitter.com/fHX4oqaKSb

— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) March 7, 2020]]>

I’ve just been informed that Dave Rainford (from a certain quiz show we used to appear on together) has died.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
RIP Dave ?

— CJ de Mooi (@cjdemooi) March 7, 2020]]>

Devastated at the loss of my friend, David Rainford. Egghead, great bloke, great friend. We had blindingly good nights out mate. X

— Paul Sinha (@paulsinha) March 7, 2020]]>

I'm very sad to hear that one of the Eggheads has died. Dave “Tremendous Knowledge” Rainford, famous for being banned from pub quiz machines in Manchester, was the best company after a recording: always fun and sociable. I never saw him angry or ungenerous, not once.
RIP pic.twitter.com/fHX4oqaKSb

— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) March 7, 2020]]>

Brand new Eggheads starting on Monday. I was still recuperating when these programmes were recorded, but I can promise you that there are some great shows coming up with excellent challengers that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Keep watching.

— David Rainford (@daverainy1968) August 30, 2019]]>

Brand new Eggheads starting on Monday. I was still recuperating when these programmes were recorded, but I can promise you that there are some great shows coming up with excellent challengers that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Keep watching.

— David Rainford (@daverainy1968) August 30, 2019]]>

Brand new Eggheads starting on Monday. I was still recuperating when these programmes were recorded, but I can promise you that there are some great shows coming up with excellent challengers that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Keep watching.

— David Rainford (@daverainy1968) August 30, 2019]]> https://themanc.com/news/two-men-in-hospital-after-stabbing-in-shudehill-in-manchester-city-centre/ Sun, 08 Mar 2020 11:13:33 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11125

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Shudehill and Withy Grove, City Centre closures this morning. Thanks to Kurt Stephens for the pics. pic.twitter.com/RhCqpSDDxC

— MancTraffic (@manctraffic) March 8, 2020]]>

Due to a police incident Shudehill/Withy Grove is closed in both directions between Thomas Street and Dantzic Street. Buses out of Shudehill bus station to turn left towards Inner Ring Road #TfGMTraffic

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) March 8, 2020]]> There has been another stabbing incident in Manchester city centre.

Two men are in hospital this morning after a stabbing that took place in the Shudehill area of the city centre.

It has been advised to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.

https://twitter.com/manctraffic/status/1236606284708950017

Traffic has been affected by the incident, with TfGM tweeting: "Due to a police incident Shudehill/Withy Grove is closed in both directions between Thomas Street and Dantzic Street.

"Buses out of Shudehill bus station to turn left towards Inner Ring Road."

https://twitter.com/OfficialTfGM/status/1236545112894779393

The incident is said to have taken place at around 6am, when police officers were called Shudehill to reports that a man had been stabbed.

According to Greater Manchester Police, two men were taken to hospital and remain there with minor stab injuries.

More to follow.

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Shudehill and Withy Grove, City Centre closures this morning. Thanks to Kurt Stephens for the pics. pic.twitter.com/RhCqpSDDxC

— MancTraffic (@manctraffic) March 8, 2020]]>

Due to a police incident Shudehill/Withy Grove is closed in both directions between Thomas Street and Dantzic Street. Buses out of Shudehill bus station to turn left towards Inner Ring Road #TfGMTraffic

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) March 8, 2020]]>

Due to a police incident Shudehill/Withy Grove is closed in both directions between Thomas Street and Dantzic Street. Buses out of Shudehill bus station to turn left towards Inner Ring Road #TfGMTraffic

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) March 8, 2020]]>

Shudehill and Withy Grove, City Centre closures this morning. Thanks to Kurt Stephens for the pics. pic.twitter.com/RhCqpSDDxC

— MancTraffic (@manctraffic) March 8, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-united-have-won-the-manchester-derby/ Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:41:59 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11129

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]]> 11129 0 0 0 Manchester United have done the double over rivals Manchester City for the first time in a decade after beating them 2-1 at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson was the last Red Devils manager to win the Premier League's two Manchester Derby games back in the 2009/10 season – and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has now followed in the footsteps of his former manager.

The first meeting between the sides took place at the Etihad earlier in the season, ending in a 2-1 win for United with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial getting both goals for the Red Devils.

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It was a strong start for City, but the tide slowly began to turn in the 25th minute as United piled on the pressure.

That pressure finally paid off when a cheeky Bruno Fernandes chip from a free-kick sailed over the blue back line and into Anthony Martial's path, who, thanks to poor goalkeeping from Ederson, stuck it in the bottom left corner of City's net to make it 1-0.

From there, United found their rhythm, and while City were still reeling from a free-kick they believed shouldn't have happened, the home team managed to launch a barrage of attacks until the half time whistle blew.

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The second half was much more closely contested, with both teams having their chances – which included another nightmare blunder for goalkeeper Ederson that almost saw Martial bag a brace.

But United had to withstand plenty of expected second half pressure from the current Premier League Champions, with plenty of nervy moments at the Stretford End.

However, seconds before the final whistle, yet another Ederson nightmare saw McTominay facing a tricky open net – before planting it home from 30 yards to seal a hard-fought but much deserved 2-0 victory.

Old Trafford is rocking, and while both teams are having very different campaigns in 2019/20, the bragging rights can, for now, stay in the red half of Manchester.

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]]> 11139 0 0 0 A third person has died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus.

The unidentified man, aged in his sixties, passed away tonight at North Manchester General Hospital.

It is said that the man also had an underlying health condition.

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https://twitter.com/BBCNWT/status/1236766913008734208

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The man had tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after returning to the UK from a trip to Italy, authorities have confirmed.

Chief Medical Officer for England Professor Chris Whitty said: “I am very sorry to report that a third patient in England who tested positive for COVID-19 has sadly died. I offer my sincere condolences to their family and friends and ask that their privacy is respected.

“The patient, who was being treated at the North Manchester General Hospital, was over 60 years old and had significant underlying health conditions. They had recently travelled from an affected area. Contact tracing is already underway."

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The man is the youngest yet to die from the virus in the UK, after an 83-year-old man recently died in Milton Keynes and an elderly woman in her 70s from Berkshire also passed away.

The news comes as 64 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the UK in the last 24 hours.

More to follow.

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A man in his 60s, who had underlying health problems, has died at North Manchester General Hospital after testing positive for #coronavirus having recently returned from Italy.https://t.co/UBKtZ7x09p pic.twitter.com/2sRMVBlmbP

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) March 8, 2020]]>

A man in his 60s, who had underlying health problems, has died at North Manchester General Hospital after testing positive for #coronavirus having recently returned from Italy.https://t.co/UBKtZ7x09p pic.twitter.com/2sRMVBlmbP

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]]> 11147 0 0 0 Gin lovers will be buzzing as someone has spotted bottles of Gordon's new Sicilian lemon and white peach on shelves in Asda.

The brand new flavours were found stocked at a store in Sheffield and posted to popular Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK.

The 70cl bottles will set you back just £13 but if you want to grab one (or multiple) for yourself, you'll need to be quick as the Facebook post has gone viral, generating 2,000 comments in a handful of hours.

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This means demand will undoubtedly be high and it is not yet confirmed whether the selected Asda sores will restock when the new flavours are gone.

However, with summer now just around the corner, we can't imagine they will be off shelves for long once they've sold out.

The limited edition Sicilian lemon gin launched last week and is exclusive to Asda alongside its new sister flavour white peach.

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Both bottles are 70cl, and are 37.5 per cent alcohol by volume (ABV) as per the rest of the Gordon's range.

However, as neither of the flavours are available to be purchased online, you will need to find a local Asda that is stocking them.

We'd suggest calling ahead...

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]]> 11152 0 0 0 Are your cleaning standards fit for a Queen?

You could be a great candidate for a new role at Windsor Castle.

Queen Elizabeth II needs a new cleaner for her famously stunning 13-acre estate in Berkshire - which has been home to as many as 39 monarchs throughout history.

As you might expect, the chosen candidate for this vacancy will need prior housekeeping experience and the ability to clean to the highest possible standards. I mean, this is the Queen we're talking about here.

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The job description on The Royal Household website reads:

Joining our professional team at Windsor Castle, you'll upkeep, clean and care for a wide range of interiors and items, ensuring they're presented to their very best.

Learning from your colleagues, you'll gain the specialist professional skills needed, always aiming for the highest standards. And on occasion you’ll support functions and events at the Castle too.

The 20-30 hour role also includes a 15% employer contribution pension scheme and 33 days holiday.

Learn more on the Royal Household website.

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]]> 11162 0 0 0 The official opening date for the long-awaited Trafford Park Line has finally been confirmed. 

Metrolink will be running trams to the intu Trafford Centre - and five other destinations en route - from Sunday 22 March.

Costing £350m, the new Trafford Park Line will add six new stops to the Metrolink network, which now has a total of 99 separate platforms.

Drivers are currently taking part in a training course ahead of the first public journey on the new track - which offers easy access to popular destinations like Old Trafford stadium and Imperial War Museum North, as well as the intu Trafford Centre itself.

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Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham called the new line "a much-needed addition to the Metrolink network" that "will encourage more people to use public transport" - reducing congestion and improving air quality as a result.

Transport for Greater Manchester’s Chief Executive, Eamonn Boylan, said: “A project of this size and scale is a huge undertaking and we are pleased at how smoothly it’s come together, meaning we’re opening the line much sooner than we anticipated.

“We’re very pleased to be welcoming passengers on board and opening up the Trafford Park area for workers, shoppers and visitors. I have no doubt it’ll make a huge difference to the area, particularly to the many local businesses.

“One particularly exciting partnership we’ve developed has been with intu Trafford Centre, and we look forward to growing our relationship in the years ahead.”

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The Trafford Park Line will run from Cornbrook through Pomona, calling at new stations: Wharfside, Imperial War Museum, Village, Parkway, Barton Dock Road, and finally intu Trafford Centre.

Learn more about the additions to the network on the Metrolink website.

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]]> 11164 0 0 0 Spring is on its way and so are new flavours of Kopparberg gin by the looks of it.

Gin is undoubtedly the spirit of the last few years.

It has skyrocketed in popularity, with countless new flavours by various brands launching left, right and centre and it has gathered plenty of fans along the way.

Now, Kopparberg Passionfruit & Orange gin has been spotted in a UK supermarket. Posted in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, this variation was found by one eagle-eyed shopper in Tesco Gateshead and it’s got thousands of eager gin enthusiasts talking.

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Whilst we can’t find the product currently selling anywhere online, this sighting is sure to mean it’ll be making its way down to the rest of the country shortly, hopefully in time for spring or summer.

Perhaps it’s just a North East trial at the moment? Perhaps it’ll be a limited edition release? Unfortunately at this point, nothing has been confirmed.

Kopparberg entered the gin market in May last year and currently has two variations in UK stores. Strawberry & Lime and Mixed Fruits both mirror the flavours of two of their most popular ciders.

Fans of the Swedish company will know that Kopparberg recently launched a passionfruit cider, so it does seem very plausible that passionfruit and orange could be the next flavour of gin to hit supermarkets across the nation.

All we can do now though is sit tight and keep our eyes tightly peeled.

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]]> 11178 0 0 0 Police are asking for information surrounding the disappearance of a 13-year-old boy who may be in Manchester.

Paul Willis Hughes has been missing for three days, with the last confirmed sighting on Friday (March 6) afternoon.

It is believed that the teenager may have travelled to Manchester from Kendal, Cumbria.

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https://twitter.com/Cumbriapolice/status/1236654428746395649?s=20

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The police are urging the public to get in touch if they see Paul, who is described as being 4ft 8in tall, with short brown hair.

He may also be wearing a dark-coloured puffa-style jacket, a red/orange-coloured hoody, dark blue joggers and black trainers.

If you have any information, call 101.

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Paul, 13, was last seen on Friday evening and may have travelled to Manchester.
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]]> 11187 0 0 0 Being kept awake by someone else’s snoring could now be a thing of the past.

Everyone has been kept awake by someone else's snoring before.

You know how it goes. You start off by gently nudging them. Then maybe not so gently. Then before you know it you’re hitting them with a pillow and are left with no other choice but to move into another room, or sleep on the sofa.

If this sounds like a situation you can very much relate to, then you may soon be owing a massive thank you Professor Anshul Sama, NHS surgeon and sleep disorders expert, who has invented a ‘cure’ for snoring.

Introducing the ‘Snoozeal’. This flexible device, that fits at the base of the mouth, contains two electrodes and zaps the tongue with tiny electrical currents. When used for 20 minutes a day for six weeks, it claims to silence snoring.

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It is conveniently controlled by a smartphone app, where users can not only record and check whether their snoring is improving, but also track their sleep.

Following recent consumer trials with both male and female participants, the ‘Snoozeal’ was found to either significantly reduce or eliminate snoring in an impressive 70% of cases.

One trial participant, Louise Fitzpatrick, 50 from London, said: "I was resigned to surgery but within a couple of weeks on the Snoozeal trial I started to notice a change and by the end of the six weeks I was hardly snoring at all.”

After several years of refining, Professor Sama hopes to launch the product later this year.

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]]> 11194 0 0 0 Twitter users from both sides of the North/South border are weighing in on an impassioned debate about government funding... and it's all because of a picture taken on a bus. 

An amazed Manchester traveller praised the interior of a plush public transport vehicle recently, snapping an image with the caption: "OMG these buses talk AND have the stops in writing wow Mcr is evolving."

A Londoner re-shared the image on Twitter shortly afterwards, calling northerners "farmers" and following up with the quote: "we’ve had these for decades in london oh my days".

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https://twitter.com/fhxmshoque/status/1236378471699550210?s=20

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The tweet has erupted in the past few days - kicking off a fiery debate about funding above and below the Midlands.

Many from the Big Smoke found it hard to believe anyone could still be impressed by buses with screens and stop announcements - with London transport having this technology in place for some time.

The thread quickly turned into a row about government spending on public transport, and how the stats for London were so much higher than in the north.

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https://twitter.com/ssilvr_soul/status/1236596867032649728?s=20

https://twitter.com/DukeOfBenIngham/status/1236834463520350208?s=20

https://twitter.com/harry_scutt_/status/1236760601457721344?s=20

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But not everyone got reeled into a finance dispute.

Some users also used the thread to discuss the worst and best buses in the country.

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Numerous bus services currently operate in the Manchester area.

These include Stagecoach (a subsidiary of public company Stagecoach Group), Arriva North West (a subsidiary of multinational public transport company Arriva), First (a public multi-national transport group) and Manchester Community Transport (a non-profit transport company).

Some commuters were left concerned when prominent service operator Jim Stones Coaches announced it would be retiring its fleet this year, however Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has found replacement operators to cover the 12 services. Four will run on a commercial basis, whilst 8 will be subsidised by TfGM.

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y’all look at these farmers ? pic.twitter.com/E0IIz08Jkp

— fhams (@fhxmshoque) March 7, 2020]]>

y’all look at these farmers ? pic.twitter.com/E0IIz08Jkp

— fhams (@fhxmshoque) March 7, 2020]]>

Almost as tho the north doesn't get as much funding as London and has barely replaced 'temporary' trains made from buses in the 70s/80s ????

— Harry Scutt (@harry_scutt_) March 8, 2020]]>

Needn't pay a tenner for a pint either mate ?

— MCFC OK (@City_93_20) March 8, 2020]]>

because London gets all the money. It gets about £2000 per person for public transport, whereas Yorkshire gets £200 per person.

— riley (@wholesomehandle) March 8, 2020]]>

This thread. Welcome to Tory Britain.

— Tez (@tezwetters) March 9, 2020]]>

Everyone laughing at this in the replies saying how long London have had this for.... it’s almost like the north of England... is drastically underfunded ... and doesn’t get the same tech that London does ... much 2 think about https://t.co/D9lf9wyJaM

— pepe silvia (@ssilvr_soul) March 8, 2020]]>

Honestly, if they spent as much per person as they did in London in other regions, then we’d happily take that.

Just gonna leave this here from last year. pic.twitter.com/0wlBhWfoMA

— Ben Ingham (@DukeOfBenIngham) March 9, 2020]]>

Honestly, if they spent as much per person as they did in London in other regions, then we’d happily take that.

Just gonna leave this here from last year. pic.twitter.com/0wlBhWfoMA

— Ben Ingham (@DukeOfBenIngham) March 9, 2020]]>

Everyone laughing at this in the replies saying how long London have had this for.... it’s almost like the north of England... is drastically underfunded ... and doesn’t get the same tech that London does ... much 2 think about https://t.co/D9lf9wyJaM

— pepe silvia (@ssilvr_soul) March 8, 2020]]>

Almost as tho the north doesn't get as much funding as London and has barely replaced 'temporary' trains made from buses in the 70s/80s ????

— Harry Scutt (@harry_scutt_) March 8, 2020]]>

because London gets all the money. It gets about £2000 per person for public transport, whereas Yorkshire gets £200 per person.

— riley (@wholesomehandle) March 8, 2020]]>

This thread. Welcome to Tory Britain.

— Tez (@tezwetters) March 9, 2020]]>

Everyone laughing at this in the replies saying how long London have had this for.... it’s almost like the north of England... is drastically underfunded ... and doesn’t get the same tech that London does ... much 2 think about https://t.co/D9lf9wyJaM

— pepe silvia (@ssilvr_soul) March 8, 2020]]>

Honestly, if they spent as much per person as they did in London in other regions, then we’d happily take that.

Just gonna leave this here from last year. pic.twitter.com/0wlBhWfoMA

— Ben Ingham (@DukeOfBenIngham) March 9, 2020]]>

This thread. Welcome to Tory Britain.

— Tez (@tezwetters) March 9, 2020]]>

Almost as tho the north doesn't get as much funding as London and has barely replaced 'temporary' trains made from buses in the 70s/80s ????

— Harry Scutt (@harry_scutt_) March 8, 2020]]>

because London gets all the money. It gets about £2000 per person for public transport, whereas Yorkshire gets £200 per person.

— riley (@wholesomehandle) March 8, 2020]]>

In Doncaster the busses don’t even have wheels ??

— Liam Brice (@LiamBrice1) March 8, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/bolton-college-has-been-evacuated-following-a-bomb-threat/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 13:42:20 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11195

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]]> 11195 0 0 0 Hundreds of staff and students have been evacuated from Bolton College following a police incident.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that Bolton College has been evacuated this afternoon following a 'bomb threat'. GMP did not have any further information on the nature of the threat, or the reasons behind it and investigations are still ongoing.

Due to the incident, Bolton College has confirmed that all classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the day.

https://twitter.com/BoltonCollege/status/1236999786294906881

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More to follow.

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Due to an incident at College, we have vacated the main Deane Road Campus buildings. Classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the day, and we will keep you informed of any updates. Students and staff can currently wait in the Chancellors Mall at the University of Bolton. pic.twitter.com/179DTWSEzT

— Bolton College (@BoltonCollege) March 9, 2020]]>

Due to an incident at College, we have vacated the main Deane Road Campus buildings. Classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the day, and we will keep you informed of any updates. Students and staff can currently wait in the Chancellors Mall at the University of Bolton. pic.twitter.com/179DTWSEzT

— Bolton College (@BoltonCollege) March 9, 2020]]>

Due to an incident at College, we have vacated the main Deane Road Campus buildings. Classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the day, and we will keep you informed of any updates. Students and staff can currently wait in the Chancellors Mall at the University of Bolton. pic.twitter.com/179DTWSEzT

— Bolton College (@BoltonCollege) March 9, 2020]]>

Due to an incident at College, we have vacated the main Deane Road Campus buildings. Classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the day, and we will keep you informed of any updates. Students and staff can currently wait in the Chancellors Mall at the University of Bolton. pic.twitter.com/179DTWSEzT

— Bolton College (@BoltonCollege) March 9, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/theres-another-now-thats-what-i-call-music-club-night-happening-this-month/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:52:06 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11207

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]]> 11207 0 0 0 You’re not going to want to miss out.

The legendary ‘NOW That’s What I Call Music’ club night is once again returning to the O2 Ritz at the end of this month.

You may have seen us talk about these nights before, but if you haven't had the chance to make it to one yet, then this month’s event will be taking place on Saturday 28th March at 10:30pm.

Everyone remembers their first NOW album and no one will forget their first 'NOW Club Night'.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7w5nbgHEhz/

NOW That’s What I Call Music! has been the definitive guide to UK pop music since it first appeared back in 1983, with hundreds of compilation albums released.

According to promoters, you should “prepare yourself for a night of massive tunes, spanning the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s, exclusively sourced from the 100+ million-selling NOW compilations albums.”

Tickets are £7 and you can get them here.

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]]> 11214 0 0 0 A festival celebrating the biggest bands across four decades is coming to Manchester. 

O2 Ritz is hosting Look-A-Like Tribute Festival - which is bringing together some top tribute groups for a huge indoor gathering of music and dancing.

The lineup features musical salutes to some of the greatest acts of the sixties, seventies, eighties and nineties - as tribute bands step into the shoes of legendary performers like The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Queen and Oasis.

There'll also be a selection of street food vendors in attendance, serving up great grub for hungry punters.

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The exciting event is taking over the Whitworth Street venue for a near-full day of amazing music on April 4 - kicking off at 3pm before the curtain call at 10pm.

General admission tickets are available from just under £20 - with the price increasing slightly for final release tickets.

Head over to eventbrite to learn more.

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]]> 11215 0 0 0 It’s set to be the brightest supermoon of 2020 so far.

In recent weeks, the evenings have been remaining lighter for longer, but tonight the skies will be brighter for a slightly different reason.

The second supermoon of the year will be lighting skies this evening.

The March moon, named the ‘worm moon’, will be the last full moon of winter and is predicted to be ‘spectacularly bright’.

Speaking to the Press Association, Royal Observatory astronomer Emily Drabek-Maunder said: “The March full moon is known as the worm moon, named after earthworms that emerge towards the beginning of spring as the ground thaws.”

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For the majority of the UK, the moon will first appear and slowly creep over the horizon from about 5:35pm GMT and is set to reach its full peak around 5:47pm GMT.

This supermoon is predicted to be around 14% bigger and 30% brighter in the sky than a full moon.

People are starting to get ready for the celestial event on social media and the hashtag #SuperMoon is already trending on Twitter.

After tonight, the next supermoon of 2020 will be visible across UK skies on 8th April.

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]]> 11223 0 0 0 The axing of three old cocktails make way for six new ones.

Wetherspoons has welcomed six new cocktail pitchers, including a 'Kopparberg Strawberry Delight', to its menu and you can try them out from your local as of today.

The introduction of the new cocktails falls in line with the various menu switch-ups that the popular pub chain has been making over the last few weeks.

Whilst it's in with the new, this does unfortunately mean that it's out with the old too as we wave goodbye to three menu favourites, including the 'Long Island Iced Tea'.

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The new cocktails are:

• Kopparberg Strawberry Delight

• Hawaiian Pipeline Punch

• Cranberry Breeze

• Rhubarb Spritz

• Might Booch

• Moscow Mule

The cocktails unfortunately removed from the menu are:

• Ultra Violet

• Absolutely Cherry

• Long Island Iced Tea

Each cocktail is now available to buy at branches of Spoons up and down the country.

Like most items on the menu at the franchise, prices will of course vary depending on where you are in the UK, but pitchers do generally retail at around £6.99.

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]]> 11235 0 0 0 It lets you add a touch of glitz to boring bathrooms and kitchens.

Wear and tear of tiles can really make kitchens and bathrooms look tired and outdated over time.

This is why re-grouting is often favoured as a quicker, cheaper and more stress-free alternative to ripping the tiles off and starting again.

Boring bathrooms and kitchens could be a thing of the past though as you can now buy glittery grout in both silver and gold.

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Crystal Clear Glitter Sealant and Adhesive is “easily tooled for a unique finish and ideal where clarity is required for example in kitchen and bathrooms”.

This glitzy grout isn’t only for tiles though, as it can also be used on stone, metal, concrete and brick, meaning that your home makeover doesn’t have to stop at just the kitchen and bathroom.

People are going mad for the product on social media, with home transformation photos racking up hundreds of likes across different platforms and DIY fans are calling the grout ‘transformational’ and a ‘game changer’.

It’s available to get your hands on from eBay for just £14.99 per tube.

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]]> 11245 0 0 0 Flood warnings are being issued following Monday night's heavy rain. 

The weather had led to high water levels in several areas across Greater Manchester, causing congestion and delays.

According to the Environment Agency, the catchment areas set to be affected by flooding this morning include:

• Upper River Irwell (Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall)
• Lower River Irwell catchment (Rivers Irwell, Irk, Medlock and Worsley Brooks)
• Middle River Mersey (Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston)
• River Mersey Uplands (Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop)

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Low lying roads are being hit worst, with the flood warnings expected to remain in place up until midday today (Tuesday 10 March).

Highways Officers have already arrived on the scene at the M62 and M60 - which have both been affected by flooding this morning as passengers experience delays on the work commute.

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Greater Manchester had recently enjoyed a temporary respite from difficult weather following the pair of storms that battered the region in the early part of the year.

Damp weather is forecasted for the rest of the week, with sunnier spells supposedly coming by the weekend.

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]]> 11253 0 0 0 You must be under 5.5 inches to become a member.

A new dating site has launched just for men with a smaller than average penis, or micro penis.

Dinky One is a platform to specifically 'connect those with a smaller penis to those who prefer one' and aims to normalise being below average in a society that pressures men to measure up.

Those who join are are fully aware of average sizes before signing up which means that members 'can avoid unnecessary pressure or anxiety.'

The site is free to join and is open to males, females and transgender people of any sexuality.

 

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There's already over 27,762 members and 27% of those members are female.

According to NHS figures, the UK average erect penis size is 5.1 inches and the global average is 5.5 inches, so those who wish to join Dinky One must measure 'below average' to be eligible.

Dinky One states that, whilst most men 'tend to exaggerate' about their size, '50% of the male population will have a penis less than average size', so the nature of the platform means there's no need for anyone to feel 'embarrassed'.

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]]> 11254 0 0 0 Everyone has a memory soundtracked by Wonderwall. It's the song of a generation. 

A quarter-of-a-century has passed since Oasis' earworm first wriggled through radio airwaves, and it's remained deeply buried in the fabric of mainstream music ever since.

Wonderwall has defied changing tastes and cultural boundaries to remain as prevalent as ever; frequently being played at parties, nightclubs, churches, funerals, weddings around the planet.

According to Rolling Stone, it's also one of the few pre-Noughties track to consistently appear in Spotify’s Top 200 chart - with younger listeners also hitting the repeat button.

Wonderwall is still everywhere, all the time.

Yet, despite its enduring appeal, the meaning of the song remains largely misunderstood.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hzrDeceEKc

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Upon Wonderwall's release in 1995, the gentle guitars and drums were considered as suitably uncomplicated accompaniments for straightforward, loved-up lyrics - with writer Noel Gallagher appearing to have penned the track for his girlfriend at the time, Meg Mathews.

But when Wonderwall's popularity refused to waver - leading music experts began to peer more closely at the lyrics in search of a deeper meaning.

Liam, whose iconic raspy vocals give Wonderwall its unmistakable sound, has been asked about the song several times over the years. He's largely uninterested in dissection, having claimed it means both nothing and everything.

Wonderwall's writer, however, gave an interview on BBC Radio that dispelled the theory Wonderwall was written with a person in mind.

According to Noel, the song is actually about an imaginary friend.

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Noel told the BBC: "The meaning of that song was taken away from me by the media who jumped on it.

"And how do you tell your Mrs it's not about her once she's read it is?

"It's a song about an imaginary friend who's gonna come and save you from yourself."

Despite its enormous popularity, Wonderwall doesn't rank highly with either Gallagher brother. They don't consider it to be their very best work.

In terms of composition, they might be right. But there's just something about the song; so simple, sad, complex and uplifting all at once.

Whether it's a sun-lit wedding aisle or a pitch-black nightclub dancefloor, Wonderwall always seems to fit.

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]]> 11271 0 0 0 Well we say giraffe.

Waitrose has just introduced a ‘Gerry the Giraffe’ celebration cake and it’s available to buy in stores across the country for just £13.

Now on the face of it, this doesn’t really sound like news does it?

Why has The Manc written an article on this? We don’t even have that many Waitrose up North.

You see, we think you deserve a bit of a laugh. R Gerry’s got a lot of people talking on social media and there’s a very obvious reason why. The thing is, and hear us out on this, it doesn’t actually look anything like a giraffe. Like, not at all.

Well, it doesn’t look like the giraffes in Chester Zoo, we can say that for sure.

Naturally, with the internet being the internet, a meme was born.

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This comparison picture, showing Gerry’s uncanny likeness to a real giraffe, has gone quite viral.

It isn’t just a meme that’s stayed on social either, it’s even made it to the Waitrose official website with one consumer review stating:

“Made me laugh so much, whoever designed this has not seen a giraffe or any type of mouth ever!”

So that pretty much says it all really.

The cake itself does have 5* star reviews online though, meaning it must taste nice if nothing else, so Gerry’s got that going for him at least.

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]]> 11272 0 0 0 A court has ruled that people must specify their gender on their passports.

The ruling was made at the Court of Appeal after the case was brought by campaigner Christie Elan-Cane.

Elan-Cane believes that the current process of having to indicate whether a person is male or female is 'inherently discriminatory' and has argued that people should be able to put an 'X' instead of a gender if they identify as gender neutral.

https://twitter.com/ChristieElanCan/status/1237332773712650241

The case was taken to the Court of Appeal after a judicial review action was dismissed by the High Court back in June 2018.

Christie Elan-Cane has campaigned for more than 25 years to achieve legal and social recognition as a person of non-gendered identity.

More to follow.

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'X' PASSPORTS

I regret to inform that the Appeal Court has ruled in the UK government's favour in a judgment handed down this morning.

We intend to seek permission for the case to be heard at the Supreme Court.

— Christie Elan-Cane (@ChristieElanCan) March 10, 2020]]>

'X' PASSPORTS

I regret to inform that the Appeal Court has ruled in the UK government's favour in a judgment handed down this morning.

We intend to seek permission for the case to be heard at the Supreme Court.

— Christie Elan-Cane (@ChristieElanCan) March 10, 2020]]>

'X' PASSPORTS

I regret to inform that the Appeal Court has ruled in the UK government's favour in a judgment handed down this morning.

We intend to seek permission for the case to be heard at the Supreme Court.

— Christie Elan-Cane (@ChristieElanCan) March 10, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/legendary-nineties-indie-band-cast-come-to-the-o2-ritz/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:44:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11281

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]]> 11281 0 0 0 Legendary indie rock band Cast are booked to play a very special gig at O2 Ritz in Manchester this autumn. 

Formed by John Power (formerly of The La's), Cast emerged during the heady days of Britpop and became one of the best-known British bands at the back end of the 20th century.

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The group smashed the UK top ten with tracks such as "Sandstorm", "Flying", "Free Me", and "Live the Dream", and now they're back on tour to celebrate their debut album, "All Change", turning 25-years-old.

On Friday 9th October - Cast are coming to the O2 Ritz.

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Kicking off from 6.30pm, the band will be playing their seminal record in full - as well as running through some of their greatest hits since 1992.

Tickets are currently on sale from Ticketmaster for less than £20.

Pick yours up here.

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]]> 11293 0 0 0 No, it's not sun lounger weather just yet. Nowhere near.

Still, it never hurts to be prepared - especially when it comes to your pooch.

B&M has launched a special pet range ahead of summer - and one item your dog is guaranteed to love is their sun lounger.

This incredible bed is designed to protect your pup from the scorching sun with a shade cover - keeping them calm and cool even during the hottest days of the year.

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The 90cm x 79cm sun loungers are currently available for £20 - with green/grey colour options.

You can find out more about the loungers here.

B&M's full summer range for pets is also available to view online.

To find your nearest B&M, use their store locator tool.

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]]> 11307 0 0 0 Roads? Where they’re going, they don’t need roads.

A car was spotted somewhere it shouldn’t be and in a little bit of bother this afternoon.

In a photo posted on Reddit, the car appears to be cutting through Piccadilly Place and has found itself stuck in a ‘ditch’.

If you have eagle eyes, then you’ll have spotted the frightening part of this picture - the tram. Has it all clicked now? Yes, the car was driving on tram tracks, not a road.

Piccadilly Place is ‘a mixed-use development’ in the heart of the city centre. It is a mostly pedestrianised area with tram lines running alongside and crucially, once again, no roads. Needless to say, workers from the various office buildings surrounding the central hub were a little confused to see the car cutting through.

Was the cut through on purpose? Or was it a mistake? We really don’t know, but our hearts are in our mouths just looking at the picture.

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There are suggestions that this could be a regular occurrence though with one Reddit user saying: “Seems it's almost weekly when some idiot thinks the tram tracks in the centre are also roads”.

Another user was giving the driver the benefit of the doubt though by pointing out that in other UK cities, roads double up as tram tracks, stating: “In other cities like Sheffield you wait at traffic lights and a tram can pull up behind you”.

“You can be infront of or behind a tram whilst driving in lane”.

On a different note though, other users were a little more concerned with whether those large lamps in shot are inside the building or outside. We obviously know that they’re outdoor decor features, but to be fair, it is a reasonable question if you’re not from the area.

We bet this daring driver won't be taking this route again.

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]]> 11313 0 0 0 “I will be boycotting Manchester’s Spar stores from now on”

In the wake of Covid-19, a sign has been spotted stating that ‘prices are HIGHER than price marked packets states, on the high demand household items’.

Posted on Reddit, the sign was found in a Spar branch in Manchester, although it has not been confirmed which one, and has led shoppers to suggest they should be ‘boycotting’ Spar

One Reddit user expressed their anger stating: “I hope the government come down hard on those companies which are inflating the prices on household items and food due to the Coronavirus”.

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According to BBC News, UK retailers have been warned that they face prosecution if they exploit the coronavirus scare to hike prices for products such as hand sanitisers and face masks.

It has been reported that some stores have hiked prices up by a maximum of 2,629%.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has told suppliers their actions are being monitored and they must act responsibly going forward.

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How have I only found out about these tonight? Skittle Giants look amazing and are apparently arriving in the UK soon. #tastetherainbow @Skittles pic.twitter.com/LexCpnsmlR

— Dale A Thomson (@DaleAThomson) March 10, 2020]]> Have you ever wanted to taste the rainbow, but with three times more power?

Well, you can now, because the good people at Mars Wrigley are bringing bags of Skittles Giants exclusively to the UK.

Next week, supermarket shelves will be stocked with bags of giant Skittles and they will come in four pack sizes, from 45g to 170g.

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https://twitter.com/DaleAThomson/status/1237476031361155074

Speaking about the new product, Victoria Gell, portfolio director said: "Skittles Giants are bigger, softer and packed full of delicious fruity flavour! I can't wait for people to try them!"

What's even better is that the UK are the first country to test them out, with no current date of arrival for the United States or elsewhere.

We're not yet sure which supermarkets will stock them first, however Skittles Giants will be on sale in major retailers, with packs costing between 49p for a 45g bag and £1.49 for a 170g pouch.

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It's likely you'll find them in your local shops too, as a big roll out seems to be on the cards fo these beautiful giant sweets.

We can't wait.

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How have I only found out about these tonight? Skittle Giants look amazing and are apparently arriving in the UK soon. #tastetherainbow @Skittles pic.twitter.com/LexCpnsmlR

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How have I only found out about these tonight? Skittle Giants look amazing and are apparently arriving in the UK soon. #tastetherainbow @Skittles pic.twitter.com/LexCpnsmlR

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]]> 11337 0 0 0 KFC has come under fire and has been accused of "slowly killing" its customers with its new popcorn chicken bucket.

The bucket has provoked outrage from health experts after it was revealed that the new tub 80-piece tub contains 1,220 calories and more than six grams of salt.

According to Public Health England, the average person should eat less than 1,600 calories per day and consume no more than six grams of salt.

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British Obesity Forum representative, Paul Evans, told the Daily Star: “They are basically serving up obesity in a bucket and slowly killing their customers in the process.”

The NHS warns that high-calorie and high-salt diets can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of strokes and heart disease.

Following a successful trial in Glasgow, the sharing bucket was introduced nationwide for a limited only and costs just £5.99.

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Responding to the claims, a KFC spokesperson told the Daily Star: "We’re all about sharing at KFC and our new 80-piece Popcorn Sharing Bucket is no different. It’s made to be enjoyed by four or more people."

They have a point, to be fair. Sharing buckets are meant for sharing. So don't stuff a whole one down your throat in one sitting, guys. If you can help it.

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]]> 11342 0 0 0 Borrowing costs have been reduced to the lowest level in history as part of an emergency cut.

The Bank of England have slashed interest rates from 0.75% t0 0.25% - setting aside £190 billion pounds to ensure banks have the financial capability to lend.

The move is aimed at strengthening the British economy following the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19.

This news arrives ahead of today's (March 11) Budget - where Chancellor Rishi Sunak will be revealing what plans the government has in place to keep the economy afloat during a testing period.

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Financial experts are predicting economic difficulties during the upcoming weeks and months, particularly for self-employed people and smaller businesses.

Lower interest rates are designed to ensure that anyone struggling to pay bills will still be able to borrow money.

The Bank of England stated: "These measures will help to keep firms in business and people in jobs and help prevent a temporary disruption from causing longer-lasting economic harm."

Sunak's first Budget will commence around 12.30pm today.

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]]> 11346 0 0 0 Can you ever love a cat too much?

I think this colouring book confirms that you definitely can.

"Cat Butts: A Coloring Book" is exactly what it says on the tin. And whilst that title might be a deterrent to many, it's apparently very appealing to others - with an average rating of 4.7 from over 300 reviews on Amazon.

Author and illustrator Val Brains (who is surely the leader in cat butt knowledge with several books about feline rumps) - has proven something with this creation: People love everything about cats.

Everything.

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"Cat Butts: A Colouring Book" contains pages and pages of pusses raising their posteriors and peering out at the reader expectedly - as if inviting them to start colouring the rectum.

It's weird, wacky, funny and a little disturbing all at the same time.

Quite a feat.

So, if you want to spend your free time scribbling on cat arses, or know someone who might, you can get your copy on Amazon.

Good luck in life.

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]]> 11349 0 0 0 They’ll be performing as part of their UK tour.

Boyz on Block will be at Mecca Bingo in Bolton town centre this Friday 13th March as part of their UK tour.

The super group, which features former 90s boyband stars Ben from Phats and Small, Dane from Another Level, Abz from 5ive and Shane from Boyzone, will be performing as part of the  ‘Rewind’ 2020 Mecca exclusive tour.

The group formed after meeting at a party and promises a night of iconic 90s bangers.

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There will also be an interactive game show ‘The Big Sing Live’ on the night, as well as singing, dancing and of course bingo.

The party will be hosted by TV and radio presenter Ryan Swain and the group will be supported by YouTube singer/songwriter Jack Rose.

The event is currently touring at Mecca Bingo Halls across the UK.

You can still grab your tickets for the Bolton event on Eventbrite.

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]]> 11355 0 0 0 This is a first.

Someone was spotted wearing a full hazmat suit on the Metrolink last night.

With the coronavirus outbreak worsening, people are going to great lengths to avoid infection - and one passenger on the Manchester tram network dressed themselves head-to-toe in bright yellow protective gear for their trip.

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The images appeared on Reddit and the "Chorlton" Facebook group on March 10 - appearing to show the tram travelling through Manchester city centre.

We're unsure on the person's identity, or situation, but what we can agree on is that we fully support their dedication to protecting themselves.

A look into the near future, perhaps? Probably not.

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Discover the only straightener with flexing plates that shape to gather hair. For enhanced styling with less heat – corded or cord-free. #DysonHair

— Dyson (@Dyson) March 10, 2020]]>

Who in their right mind would pay £400 for a pair of straighteners #dysoncorrale

— Tegs? (@tegweddhafjames) March 10, 2020]]>

Would love to know if anyone who isn’t an influencer is going to buy that 650$ dyson straightener ??

— Boo boo the fool (@NoraBella22) March 10, 2020]]> Dyson has released a new straightener, but shoppers are speechless at the price.

Dyson is dipping its toe in the hair technology market once again and has announced a new straightener that’s been seven years in the making.

The Dyson Corrale is ‘the only straightener with flexing plates that shape to gather hair’ and will straighten and style hair using 50% less heat than competitors.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9jf9VoHGIg/

Whilst Dyson is famously most associated with vacuum cleaners, many will remember it entered the hair care market back in 2016 after launching the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer to rave reviews.

The Corrale can also be used both corded or cordless.

Sounds brilliant, right? Groundbreaking. Never been done before. Whilst yes, that’s all very true, it’s also £400. Well, £399.99 to be exact, so you’re saving one whole penny if that makes you feel any better.

The price tag has understandably left shoppers speechless.

https://twitter.com/tegweddhafjames/status/1237521019457462272

https://twitter.com/NoraBella22/status/1237455212010405890

The Supersonic hair dryer was met with similar reactions over the price though when it first launched and still went on to sell well, so we expect the Corrale is heading in the same direction despite initial shock.

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Discover the only straightener with flexing plates that shape to gather hair. For enhanced styling with less heat – corded or cord-free. #DysonHair

— Dyson (@Dyson) March 10, 2020]]>

Who in their right mind would pay £400 for a pair of straighteners #dysoncorrale

— Tegs? (@tegweddhafjames) March 10, 2020]]>

Would love to know if anyone who isn’t an influencer is going to buy that 650$ dyson straightener ??

— Boo boo the fool (@NoraBella22) March 10, 2020]]>

Who in their right mind would pay £400 for a pair of straighteners #dysoncorrale

— Tegs? (@tegweddhafjames) March 10, 2020]]>

Discover the only straightener with flexing plates that shape to gather hair. For enhanced styling with less heat – corded or cord-free. #DysonHair

— Dyson (@Dyson) March 10, 2020]]>

Would love to know if anyone who isn’t an influencer is going to buy that 650$ dyson straightener ??

— Boo boo the fool (@NoraBella22) March 10, 2020]]>

Would love to know if anyone who isn’t an influencer is going to buy that 650$ dyson straightener ??

— Boo boo the fool (@NoraBella22) March 10, 2020]]>

Who in their right mind would pay £400 for a pair of straighteners #dysoncorrale

— Tegs? (@tegweddhafjames) March 10, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/mega-disney-fan-creates-amazing-mickey-mouse-kitchen/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:33:12 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11375

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]]> 11375 0 0 0 A Disney fanatic has channelled her love for cartoons into home decor - with incredible results. 

After creating her very own Mickey Mouse-themed kitchen, Kelly Jordan posted images of the room to Facebook group DIY On A Budget - enjoying a rapturous response.

The project apparently took several weeks to complete, as Kelly took her time to plaster her house with Disney decorations from top to bottom.

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The pictures have amassed almost 10k likes since being posted online - with fellow Disney lovers scrambling to praise Kelly's innovation.

Mickey is everywhere in the specially-designed space - with his smiling face appearing on walls, tiles, shelves, clocks and even cooking utensils.

Apparently, Kelly put the themed room together with bits and pieces from several different retail outlets - including Primark and the Disney Store.

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In her post, Kelly explained:

"This is my kitchen I have transformed for over the past couple of months. Might not be to everyone's taste but I love Disney and I love how it has all come together.

"Thank you all so so much for all the love and lovely comments. Never did I think I would get such a response like this."

See the full post here.

More images are below.

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]]> 11397 0 0 0 For some, getting a good night's sleep can seem like just a dream. 

Tossing and turning for hours before finally drifting off is often the norm and good sleep can be even harder to come by when you’re pregnant too.

The QUEEN ROSE full body pillow is here to change all of that though. People are loving it online and it’s getting rave reviews.

This u-shaped pillow is designed to follow the natural shape of your body, offering ‘total body support’ and ‘helping to relieve back pain to get a better sleep by reducing interruptions throughout the night’.

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Not only does it support your back and align your spine, it also has multi-purpose usage and replaces the need for multiple pillows.

Whilst the pillow is aimed at and designed with pregnant women in mind, just like all u-shaped pillows, this can really be for anyone looking to keep a little cosier at night. If you’ve been struggling with terrible sleeplessness, discomfort or fatigue, then this could be just what you’re looking for.

If you’re after the best night sleep you’ll potentially ever have, you can buy the pillow on Amazon from £43.

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]]> 11408 0 0 0 Nearly £2 million will be put aside to renovate Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester council has confirmed. 

This money will be put towards a pressing issue in the area - the destruction of the vilified Piccadilly Wall.

However, the local council's leader, Sir Richard Leese, admits this is only part of the plan.

Further investment - around £10m - will be required for a complete overhaul of Piccadilly Gardens, which is one of the city centre's most unsightly and dangerous areas.

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In the meantime, the council will be spending £1.8m on removing the wall whilst drawing up designs for potential improvements.

All plans for Piccadilly Gardens will be supported by surveys and public feedback.

Mr. Leese said the council are "determined to do something about (the area)".

He added: "The fact that we are planning to commit so much funding to the first phase of the scheme alone hopefully underlines the extent of our commitment."

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The free-standing part of the landmark wall will be knocked down to create a "welcoming space", the council said.

However, the final budget for the scheme is expected to be "considerably higher".

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The National Living Wage is currently projected to be over £10.50 an hour by 2024. #Budget2020 pic.twitter.com/juWvJY3smr

— HM Treasury (@hmtreasury) March 11, 2020]]> Employees on the National Living Wage will see their salary increase to £10.50 an hour by 2024, the Chancellor has confirmed in the Budget today.

The compulsory National Living Wage is the minimum rate employers are allowed to pay employees aged 25 or over for each hour worked.

Introduced by Tony Blair's New Labour government in 1999, the wage is better known by its original name, the National Minimum Wage.

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https://twitter.com/hmtreasury/status/1237725412618272768

The minimum wage is currently set at £8.21 per hour and is due to increase to £8.72 per hour from April.

According to HM Treasury, the rise over the next four years will give "an estimated 4 million low-paid workers a pay rise."

We'll see about that, won't we. More to follow...

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— HM Treasury (@hmtreasury) March 11, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/girl-who-survived-40ft-fall-decorates-bridge-with-messages-of-hope-for-others/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:32:22 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11460

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]]> 11460 0 0 0 On 4 March 2018, Olivia Bartlett took what she thought would be her last step. 

She leapt off a motorway bridge and plunged 40ft to the ground.

But unlike the five others who'd jumped from the very same spot, Olivia survived.

She suffered 15 broken bones and underwent two operations at Salford Royal, before spending three months in a specialist facility to improve her mental health.

These days, Olivia goes back to the bridge not to jump, but to stop others from doing so.

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The young girl shared her incredible story on social media this month - along with images of uplifting, handwritten messages that could potentially save lives.

Since her recovery, Olivia has also tracked down the man who found her unconscious and remained with her until the police arrived.

She credits him with saving her life.

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Sharing her story with TalkToday, Olivia signed off with a message for anyone suffering with mental health problems:

"Mental health is nothing to be embarrassed about it’s also so important! your mental health can effect you so much it’s scary, please talk to people if you ever feel down or alone this was the thing I messed up on don’t lock your feelings up!

"Keep your head up, hard times do pass ..."

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https://www.facebook.com/duane.talktoday/posts/200646324586530

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The image of the bridge, decorated with Olivia's notes, has racked up more than 36,000 likes on Facebook - with dozens of comments calling her "brave" and "strong."

Read the inspirational full story on the TalkToday page.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with their mental health, visit the NHS website for support.

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]]> https://themanc.com/feature/simon-pegg-interview-manchester-international-film-festival/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:19:30 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11302

Watching Simon Pegg stride through Great Northern ODEON on a Sunday afternoon is more than a little strange.

This is a place where people come to see the movie stars - but today it looks like a celebrity has stepped right off the big screen.

Fans flock to grab photos with Pegg as he weaves from the box office towards the theatre; filling the walkspace with the clamour of shouts and snapping cameras.

Bumping into the star of Spaced, Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz on Deansgate would be arresting at the best of times, but it's even more extraordinary when you consider the context.

Pegg is in Manchester for a premiere he couldn’t originally attend, for a film that almost didn’t get shot, starring in a role that's unrecognisable to anything he's done before.

"It felt like something I needed to put right..."

One of the big features on the bill this weekend at Manchester International Film Festival is Lost Transmissions - an independent movie starring Pegg and Juno Temple about music, creativity and psychosis.

Pegg made the movie in between stints on Hollywood blockbusters Star Trek and Mission:Impossible, and whilst his busy schedule had cast doubt on any potential appearance at the premiere, a last-minute scheduling change means that Pegg makes it to town just in time.

Lost Transmissions is a smaller kind of production than the star is used to nowadays, but he's as visibly passionate about the project as much as any other he’s been involved with.

Grappling with complex mental health issues, Lost Transmissions presented Pegg with am unfamiliar and particularly challenging role - but it also allowed him to break new ground by working with a female filmmaker.

“I hadn’t done a movie that has been directed by a woman in twenty years of making films,” Pegg tells us, sounding a little surprised by his own answer.

“That felt like something I needed to put right.”

Pegg has long been a loud advocate for female representation in cinema, and when the opportunity came to work with Katharine O’Brien for her directorial debut, he was hungry to take it.

“It was the script [that attracted me to the project] first and foremost… and the fact that Katharine had sent me a script that was straight drama.

“I tend to get pigeon-holed as a comedy actor, which is my own fault."

"At one point, it looked like it was going to get dropped..."

After realising they were both on the same page, Pegg and O’Brien began to throw some momentum behind Lost Transmissions, with excitement growing around its potential. However, schedule clashes meant the film was, for several months, left dangling by a thread.

“I was attached to the project for a very long time,” Pegg tells us.

“At one point it looked like it was going to get dropped or I was going to have to drop out because of Mission: Impossible.

“But Katharine waited for me, thank goodness, and we got to make the film.”

“Making it was a really fun experience. It was a 20-day shoot, which is not what I’m used to compared to the bigger films, but she was so sure of what she wanted in terms of performance and the look of the movie.

“It’s really nice when you work with a director who knows what they’re doing.”

Lost Transmissions dives into territory few films have dared to explore and even fewer have managed to understand: The world of schizophrenia.

Speaking about his role Pegg explains: “I play a guy called Theo Ross whose a music producer working in Los Angeles, a British guy, who has developed schizophrenia due to some bad acid he took in the nineties.

“In the movie, he decides to come off his medication because he’s worried it’s stifling him creatively, but of course that leads to him drifting back into the realm of schizophrenic delusion.

“It comes down to Juno Temple’s character trying to save Theo as he drifts off further and further into mania.”

"It’s easy to approximate madness in film; mental health issues seem to be one of the last kind of things that it’s ok to be flippant about..."

Pegg went to great lengths to embody the character during production - with the role of Theo so different to his usual roles.

“I researched it thoroughly; it didn’t feel like a role I could just guess,” Pegg says.

“Schizophrenia is a very real, very specific condition. It gets mistaken a lot of the time for split personality, but schizophrenia isn’t like that at all. [It’s] more about people’s perception getting confused, the brain starts to make certain patterns and create delusional narratives which the person responds to.

“So, I really had to learn about that and meet schizophrenics, read about it, watch documentaries, and go into the film knowing what I was talking about.

“It’s easy to approximate madness in film, mental health issues seem to be one of the last kind of things that it’s ok to be flippant about. Acting crazy, you know, anyone can do that - but it’s not at all the way to approach it.

“You have to approach these things faithfully and give a genuine, authentic portrayal.”

Before Pegg heads off to host a Lost Transmissions Q&A alongside his director, he fills us in on his next chapter.

“I’ve got two Mission:Impossible films to make over the next two years,” he confirms.

“And there’s something I’m developing at Stolen Picture - mine and Nick Frost’s production company.

Pegg's features scrunch together as he searches his memory banks.

“It’s a show I’ve been developing for… eight years, I think. I’ve finally found a way to do it!”

Suddenly, a wide smile spreads across his face.

“But I can’t say anything about it yet... which is really frustrating.”

Now's not the time for that, anyway. Today is all about the indie film that pulls Pegg from his self-confessed comedy “pigeon-hole”. And he's proud of it.

Catch Lost Transmissions in cinemas during its wide release from 14 March. For more information on some of the fantastic films playing this week at MANIFF, head to their website. 

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To state the obvious; watching Simon Pegg stride through Great Northern ODEON on a Sunday afternoon is more than a little strange.

This is a place where people come to see the movie stars - but today it looks like a celebrity has stepped right off the big screen.

Fans flock to grab photos with Pegg as he weaves from the box office towards the theatre; filling the walkspace with a clamour of shouts and snapping cameras.

It's a revealing scene. Someone of Pegg's stature doesn't just simply appear on Deansgate every day.

Yet, the whole thing is even more surprising when you consider the context.

The star is here attending a premiere he couldn’t originally make, for a film that almost didn’t get shot, in a role that's unrecognisable to anything he's done before.

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That felt like something I needed to put right...

 

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Between his stints on Hollywood blockbusters such as Star Trek and Mission:Impossible, Pegg quietly took a lead role on a tiny independent film called Lost Transmissions - which is about to screen as part of Manchester International Film Festival.

It might be a far smaller production than he's used to nowadays, but Pegg is as passionate about this project as much as any other he’s been involved with. The premiere is mere minutes away, but he makes time for absolutely anyone who has questions about the film.

He’s excited to talk about it. And there’s plenty to discuss.

First of all, Lost Transmissions doesn’t give audiences the Pegg we’re used to seeing. It’s a story that sees him work with more of the acting anatomy than just the funny bone.

But it’s also a production that's helped the actor break new ground in a different way.

“I hadn’t done a movie that has been directed by a woman in twenty years of making films,” Pegg tells us, sounding a little surprised by his own answer.

“That felt like something I needed to put right.”

Pegg has been a loud advocate for female representation in cinema, and when the opportunity came to work with Katharine O’Brien for her directorial debut, he was hungry to take it.

“It was the script (that attracted me to the project) first and foremost… and the fact that Katharine had sent me a script that was straight drama.

“I tend to get pigeon-holed as a comedy actor, which is my own fault."

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At one point, it looked like it was going to get dropped...

 

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After realising they were both on the same page, Pegg and O’Brien began to throw some momentum behind the project, with excitement growing around its potential.

However, schedule clashes meant the film was, for several months, left dangling by a thread.

“I was attached to the project for a very long time,” Pegg tells us.

“At one point it looked like it was going to get dropped or I was going to have to drop out because of Mission: Impossible.

“But Katharine waited for me, thank goodness, and we got to make the film.”

“Making it was a really fun experience. It was a 20-day shoot, which is not what I’m used to compared to the bigger films, but she was so sure of what she wanted in terms of performance and look of the movie.

“It’s really nice when you work with a director who knows what they’re doing.”

That’s praise indeed for a filmmaker making her directorial bow. Lost Transmissions is an ambitious piece of work - diving into territory few films have dared to explore, and even fewer have managed to understand: The world of schizophrenia.

Speaking about his role, Pegg explains:

“I play a guy called Theo Ross whose a music producer working in Los Angeles, a British guy, who has developed schizophrenia due to some bad acid he took in the nineties.

“In the movie, he decides to come off his medication because he’s worried it’s stifling him creatively, but of course that leads to him drifting back into the realm of schizophrenic delusion.

“It comes down to Juno Temple’s character trying to save Theo as he drifts off further and further into mania.”

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It’s easy to approximate madness in film; mental health issues seem to be one of the last kind of things that it’s ok to be flippant about...

 

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Pegg went to great lengths to embody the character - with Theo being completely unfamiliar to anyone he’s ever played before.

“I researched it thoroughly; it didn’t feel like a role I could just guess,” Pegg says.

“Schizophrenia is a very real, very specific condition. It gets mistaken a lot of the time for split personality, but schizophrenia isn’t like that at all.

“(It’s) more about people’s perception getting confused, the brain starts to make certain patterns and create delusional narratives which the person responds to.

“So, I really had to learn about that and meet schizophrenics, read about it, watch documentaries, and go into the film knowing what I was talking about.

“It’s easy to approximate madness in film, mental health issues seem to be one of the last kind of things that it’s ok to be flippant about. Acting crazy, you know, anyone can do that - but it’s not at all the way to approach it.

“You have to approach these things faithfully and give a genuine, authentic portrayal.”

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Before Pegg heads off to host a Lost Transmissions Q&A alongside his director, he fills us in on his next chapter.

“I’ve got two Mission:Impossible films to make over the next two years,” he confirms.

“And there’s something I’m developing at Stolen Picture - mine and Nick Frost’s production company.

Pegg's features scrunch together as he searches his memory banks.

“It’s a show I’ve been developing for… eight years, I think.”

“I’ve finally found a way to do it! But I can’t say anything about it yet...

Suddenly, a wide smile spreads across his face.

“...which is really frustrating.”

He can't spill the beans on this one just yet. But when the time comes, you just know Pegg will be happy to talk.

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Catch Lost Transmissions in cinemas during its wide release from 14 March. For more information on some of the fantastic films playing this week at MANIFF, head to their website. 

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]]> 11404 0 0 0 Some songs, you hum quietly to yourself.

Others, you whistle.

Then there are those you roar into hairdryers and car dashboards.

These latter tunes are best-known as "Power Ballads" - and when they're in full flow on the radio, it's impossible not to singalong.

Still, as mighty as these songs might sound echoing through your bedroom or car stereo, they're best enjoyed live in a huge arena.

As it so happens, a Power Ballads show is actually coming to O2 Ritz in a matter of weeks...

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One of the most emphatic, emotional shows of its kind, Power Ballad Live will be storming into the arena with an army of epic vocalists and 16-piece orchestra - wowing audiences with renditions of classics like Don’t Stop Believing, Alone, I’d Do Anything for Love, I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing, Total Eclipse of the Heart and many more.

Kicking off at 6.30pm on Friday 3 July, the show will boom through Whitworth Street all night long. And, unsurprisingly, tickets are expected to fly off the shelves.

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O2 customers will be able to access tickets from Wednesday 11 March, with General Sale commencing on Friday (March 13) morning.

Head over to Ticketmaster to secure your spot at what's guaranteed to be a massive night.

Only one question remains: Who you bringing with you?

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]]> 11424 0 0 0 Just in case you’ve forgotton.

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday 22nd March. That’s next weekend by the way.

Now, we hope this isn’t the first you’re hearing of it, but if that is the case and it’s “crept up on you”, or “just slipped your mind” then don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve spotted a wearable hooded blanket on Amazon that we think is the ideal gift for mums.

The ‘Seogva Sherpa Hoodie’ combines the softness of a blanket, with the fit of an oversized hoodie. This wearable blanket pullover keeps you warm and cosy while you lounge at home and the comfortable design is a perfect fit for all shapes and sizes.

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It’s also a #1 Best Seller, so it must be decent.

One satisfied customer review said: “Purchased this as a gift for someone who gets cold easily to wear and I'm happy to say it's very good at keeping the wearer warm and snuggly”.

The blanket doesn’t just have to be a Mother’s Day gift of course, it can be a present for anyone, even a gift from you to you, but we just think mums are bound to love it.

If this is the last minute Mother’s Day gift you’ve been looking for, then make sure to get one just in time from Amazon for £14.49.

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]]> 11428 0 0 0 There's more bad news for smokers ahead of the menthol cigarette ban this year.

Basically, the Chancellor announced today that his Budget will prompt a rise in tobacco tax, meaning that you’ll pay an extra 27p for a pack of 20 cigarettes.

And it's happening from 6pm tonight, March 11th 2020.

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The tobacco duty will rise an extra 2% above the current inflation rate of 1.8%, Rishi Sunak announced today. The tax was previously hiked by Chancellor Philip Hammond back in 2018.

On average, a pack of cigs will cost you around £12.46 at the moment (wild, I know), but the average will now rise to around £12.73.

At this rate, it probably won't be long until people are handing over £15 for a pack of Sterling Dual.

Who remembers when cigs used to set you back £8?

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]]> 11435 0 0 0 Plans to “level up” transport and infrastructure at the forefront.

The Budget 2020 was released this afternoon and a number of significant announcements for funding in the North West have been made.

The coronavirus outbreak was undoubtedly the main taking point nationally, but where the North West and Greater Manchester is concerned, plans to “level up” transport and infrastructure were at the forefront.

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Today’s important announcements concerning Greater Manchester are:

• £28.2 million flood defence funding to better protect over 12,500 properties across Manchester and other areas in the region.

• A five-year transport settlement for Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region Combined Authorities starting in 2022-23, which could fund a range of local public transport, cycling and road upgrades.

• International Trade advisers are focused on the Northern Powerhouse to provide personalised support to exporters in these regions.

Another crucial and highly welcomed announcement in Manchester is the promise of £1 billion to remove unsafe cladding from high-rise buildings. This is believed to be following the campaigning by Manchester Cladiators for funding for people affected by cladding on high-rise buildings.

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Here is our response to @RishiSunak £1bn building safety fund announcement in today’s #Budget2020 @mhclg #EndOurCladdingScandal @RobertJenrick ? pic.twitter.com/HsgT9kOOCK

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Here is our response to @RishiSunak £1bn building safety fund announcement in today’s #Budget2020 @mhclg #EndOurCladdingScandal @RobertJenrick ? pic.twitter.com/HsgT9kOOCK

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]]> 11443 0 0 0 We've all been there. You pick out something nice to wear, realise it's a little too creased for public viewing, so you dive back into the wardrobe to find something smoother instead.

It's either that, or, you know, ironing.

And nobody wants to iron.

The team over at Lenor seem to know this - and that's why they've released a magic spray that apparently straightens out crumpled clothes without you having to grab the ironing board.

Unsurprisingly, it's proving very popular.

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So, first big question: How does it work?

According to buyers who've already gotten their hands on the Crease Release Spray, you simply grab the bottle, pull on the handle a few times, and let the mist wash over your crushed clothes to even them out.

After that, you simply leave them lying flat for a few minutes and the garments are good to go.

They spray also leaves a nice smell behind, too, with the Crease Release available in 'Spring Awakening' and 'Gold Orchid' scents.

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Second question: Where can you get it?

As far as we can make out, Lenor's magic spray seems to be available in two shops right now - Home Bargains and B&M.

It's cheap, as well - advertised on shelves for the modest price of £2.45.

We doubt Crease Release will bring an end to the age of ironing, but for a fast fix when you're tight for time, it could prove to be an excellent solution.

Have you sampled it yet? Let us know in the comments!

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]]> 11466 0 0 0 Parmogeddon has found another place to call home.

Popular parmo magicians Parmogeddon will be taking over the Northern Quarter very soon and we can’t wait.

Parmogeddon will be serving up their take on the ever popular North Eastern delicacy right from the kitchen of the Northern Monk Refectory MCR for a two month residency from 31st March - 30th May 2020.

Northern Monk Refectory MCR is located in the heart of the Northern Quarter on Tariff Street and is open seven days a week.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/B5XuLydgIVq/

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Parmogeddon is run by parmo loving duo, Middlesbrough born and bred chef, Kyle and fellow northerner, Ellie.

If you're unsure what a parmo is, let us tell you.

It's fried chicken goodness, covered in a rich, creamy béchamel sauce, topped with a serious helping of cheese and shoved under the grill until melted and gooey.

Parmogeddon is known to do things a little differently though, putting their own unique spin on the traditional recipe.

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Don’t worry though Manchester, you’ll still be able to get your parmo fix from Parmogeddon’s home at Hatch, but this exciting news means you’ll just be able to get double helpings when their Northern Monk kitchen takeover begins at the end of the month.

It’s true, us Mancs really do love a parmo - bring on 30th March!

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]]> 11476 0 0 0 Republic of Ireland is temporarily shutting schools, colleges and childcare facilities amid coronavirus fears. 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the measures to the media on Thursday (12 March), with closures to take effect from 6pm.

Mr. Varadkar also said that gatherings of over 100 people - or outdoor events with more than 500 attendees - should be postponed or cancelled.

Shops, supply chains, restaurants and cafes will stay open, but the Taoiseach encouraged people to work from home if possible.

He also said the public should minimise social interaction to help prevent the spread.

One person has died due to the virus in Republic of Ireland, with an elderly woman passing away in Dublin on Wednesday.

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]]> 11483 0 0 0 Greater Manchester Police have recovered £7.5m worth of counterfeit items in Cheetham Hill. 

More than 100 officers raided three premises on Wednesdat in one of the largest operations ever carried out by GMP.

Clothes, perfume, watches and handbags were found at the scene.

15 people have been arrested, with 11 facing charges for distribution of counterfeit goods and/or immigration offences.

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Phil Lewis, Director General of the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, commented: "These Manchester traders selling counterfeit goods are blatantly defrauding consumers.

"They're harming legitimate businesses and making absolutely no contribution toward public services or the UK economy."

"We urge consumers to stop buying goods from these types of premises and think twice about the goods they buy online, because counterfeit goods are often of poor quality and, more worryingly, can be unsafe and even dangerous."

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Police also seized mobile phones and cash during the raids.

Investigations are still ongoing.

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Never change Rochdale. pic.twitter.com/1IE0YRFcYJ

— Elliot Eastwick (@Faycebuk) March 12, 2020]]> “Never change Rochdale”

Shop shelves up and down the country are bare as the UK continues to panic buy and stock-pile essentials in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

This has led some retailers to take matters into their own hands, whether entirely necessary or not, like this Iceland branch in Rochdale, which has recently gone viral thanks to a make-shift sign allegedly displayed in the window.

A picture of the alleged sign was posted on Twitter and since gained hundreds of likes and retweets.

https://twitter.com/Faycebuk/status/1238013708183494658

The sign, written in impeccable English, reads: “Due to the nationwide Corona scare, we won’t be accepting money that has currently been in people’s mouth’s, bra’s, shoes. Thank you Iceland staff”.

It has not been confirmed which Iceland branch the sign is supposedly displayed in, but it has understandably left some shoppers rather confused, with one Twitter user saying: “That raises more questions than answers”.

Others, in the way us Mancs know best, have obviously seen the funnier side of the sign with one Twitter user saying: “So stuffed down the back of pants is okay then?” and another saying: “That’s me shopping elsewhere then. Great”.

COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday evening, with matters developing hourly across the world.

Until then, just keep buying your toilet roll if you must.

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]]> 11499 0 0 0 In light of the uncertainty the world is currently facing with the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Deliveroo has implemented some pretty significant changes.

Writing to the app's users, Deliveroo's Director Mr Will Shu expressed his concern for customer and rider safety and announced that his team are ensuring they are prepared for "all scenarios."

"I wanted to write to you directly to keep you informed of the steps I’ve asked my team at Deliveroo to take to ensure we are prepared for all scenarios," he says.

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"My absolute number one priority is the safety of customers, riders and restaurants, no matter what happens."

He continues: "As well as providing restaurants with additional packaging and stickers to seal the delivery bags, we’re also launching a no-contact drop-off service which will mean you can request in the app that your rider leaves the food on your doorstep - removing the need for direct contact for both parties."

Basically, you will now be able to request a no-contact delivery so you can feel rest assured that your food and/or packaging has not been tampered with.

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Even more significant is another brand new addition to the app in the shape of kitchen and household product purchasing.

Mr Shu continues: "We know that people’s day-to-day lives are disrupted right now because of Coronavirus, and we’re working hard to ensure we provide the best service to you during this period.

"As well as food from restaurants and takeaways, you can also order kitchen and household products from local stores and supermarkets on the Deliveroo app, making every day life that much easier."

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Deliveroo has put together a dedicated team who are available at any time of any day to answer questions related to COVID-19.

They have also launched a fund to support their riders, in order to ensure they stay safe while working, and those diagnosed with Coronavirus are eligible for financial support.

"Throughout this time, we’ll be relentlessly focussed on doing everything we can to support the restaurants and riders working with us, and to bring you safe deliveries from the best restaurants across the country," says Shu in his closing statement.

Fair play, Deliveroo.

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]]> 11506 0 0 0 The raving world has always been an inclusive one. Usually, the only criteria is being over 18.

But even the minimum age is being waived at an upcoming party at The Refuge.

The Playhouse Project is holding a special Mother's Day rave where the whole family is welcome - from seasoned dancefloor veterans through to toddlers throwing their first shapes.

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Disco Mums - an female Manchester-based collective of DJs, clubbers and proud parents - will be spinning soul, boogie, pop and techno throughout, with MC Kwasi (known for his collaborations with Mr. Scruff) jumping on the mic.

All the staples of a classic clubbing environment will be in place, from lighting and visuals to bubble machines, inflatables and balloons.

There'll also be plenty of places to kick back and relax, with craft tables, playdough areas, face painting and glitter bars available for any ravers who need a breather from boogying.

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The family rave takes place from 2pm - 4.15pm on Sunday 22 March.

Ticket are just £5 and £4 for kids, but if you're planning on bringing the whole gang you can get family pass for £20 (2 adults, 3 children).

Head over to Skiddle for more info!

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]]> 11512 0 0 0 A wholesome day out.

In just a matter of months, a brand new £5 million woodland theme park will be opening to the public and it looks ace.

BeWILDerwood is located right on our doorsteps in South Cheshire, is set across 70 acres of impressive woodland and will be opening its doors on 23rd May.

This isn’t your regular theme park though, it’s pretty unique. Not only will there be no junk food for sale, but none of the rides will feature any technology, so it promises to be one of the most wholesome days out you can have.

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There will be a choice of two eateries on site, serving farm fresh produce but for families looking to save a few pennies, you are welcome to bring your own packed lunches and picnic food.

The land is based on the popular BeWILDerwood book series by Tom Blofiend, but the Cheshire park isn’t the first of its kind. The first BeWILDerwood attraction opened in Norfolk back in 2007, making the Cheshire land the second to open in the UK.

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Tickets to BeWILDerwood start at £10.50 and vary according to height and age, with children under 92cm able to access for free.

You can find out more info on tickets here.

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A member of Real Madrid basketball team, who train in the same complex as the football club, has tested positive for coronavirus, forcing the 13-time European Champions to go into isolation.

With the quarantine period lasting two weeks, next week's reverse fixture at the Etihad is now off.

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Players were apparently told to leave the training ground on Thursday morning (12 March).

Man City released a statement this afternoon. It reads:

"The decision to postpone Tuesday’s game was made in conjunction with UEFA and follows confirmation that players from Real Madrid will self-isolate for fifteen days, after it emerged that a player from the club’s basketball team tested positive for COVID-19.

"The Club sends it best wishes to the players and staff at Real Madrid’s football and basketball teams.

"Further information regarding the rescheduled date and related ticketing information will follow in due course."

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Today we’ve published draft guidance recommending a new drug – fremanezumab – that could help around 10,000 people who have chronic migraine. Read the full story here: https://t.co/7YfkLv3Cm7 pic.twitter.com/8R2aF0QLaP

— NICE (@NICEComms) March 12, 2020]]> It could be ‘life-changing’ for up to 10,000 chronic migraine sufferers.

In what is set to be extremely life-changing news for those prone to suffering with chronic migraines, a revolutionary new drug, Fremanezumab (Ajovy), has been approved for use within the NHS in England and Wales.

The drug was approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) today.

https://twitter.com/NICEComms/status/1238102444313321474

According to NICE, the drug will be available to patients living with chronic migraine symptoms who have already failed to respond to at least three other migraine preventive drugs.

Produced by Teva Pharmaceuticals, Fremanezumab costs around £5000 per year, but the company has offered a discounted price to the NHS, meaning it can be considered a cost-effective use of NHS resources.

Meindert Boysen, director of the Centre for Health Technology Evaluation at NICE, said: “Chronic migraines are extremely debilitating and can significantly affect a person’s quality of life.” 

“We are pleased that the company has been able to work with us to address the concerns highlighted in the previous draft guidance so that we are now able to recommend fremanezumab as an option for people with chronic migraine when several other medications have failed.”

It is estimated that there are 190,000 migraine attacks experienced every day in England, with women more likely to experience one than men.

The drug aims to reduce the frequency, severity and duration of migraines.

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Today we’ve published draft guidance recommending a new drug – fremanezumab – that could help around 10,000 people who have chronic migraine. Read the full story here: https://t.co/7YfkLv3Cm7 pic.twitter.com/8R2aF0QLaP

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Before all us young(ish) healthy(ish) people go out and buy EVERYTHING in the shops, consider the people most at risk... ??

Posted by Ben Green on Thursday, March 12, 2020

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Asda Eastlands Raided Following Corona Virus Pandemic

It's end times at Asda Eastlands tonight ??

Posted by The Manc on Thursday, March 12, 2020

]]> A photo of an elderly lady attempting to find items in a ransacked Asda in Greater Manchester has gone viral.

Thousands flocked to supermarkets today following the announcement that the Coronavirus had reached a level of pandemic in Britain.

Shelves in stores such as Asda, Tesco and Aldi across the UK were cleared of household essentials within hours as people panic bought in order to stock up at home.

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Items such as pasta, beans, and toilet roll were practically non-existent in some of the bigger supermarkets with some aisles looking like ghost towns.

But calls for people to be more considerate have been echoed across social media – and a photo of an elderly lady posted to Facebook earlier has become a sobering embodiment of this sentiment.

Ben Green of Atherton uploaded the picture in question at 7pm today (Thursday 12 March), which shows an older woman reaching into a completely ransacked shelf in Asda.

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His post reads: "Before all us young(ish), healthy(ish) people go out and buy EVERYTHING in the shops, consider the people most at risk."

In just two hours the photo has been shared over 100,000 times and has generated almost 3,000 comments – with the majority of them showing sympathy for the lady in the image.

Nathan King commented: "Shopping on state pension is hard enough for most elderly folk, but not having the option to purchase items within their means, not only forces them to live outside of it, it also makes it impossible.

"There’s simply no disposal income for bulk buying. Not to mention, if she doesn’t drive, she’s had to pay for a taxi, to arrive to a shop where’s there’s nothing left. It’s sole destroying."

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While Clairie Bear wrote: "I am an NHS employee and I have, for the last five days, driven to all the shops in my local area for toilet roll.

"Can’t find any and I'm down to two rolls with my teenage son in my house too. A United country, when it comes down to it most are simply out for themselves, disgusting behaviour!"

Panic across the country is at an all time high at the moment, and while news continues to roll out over the outbreak, we should be taking measures in order to be prepared for the worst.

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However, in times like these, it's important to remember tha there are people out there who find it practically impossible to prepare for these situations.

Remember, be kind.

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Asda Eastlands Raided Following Corona Virus Pandemic

It's end times at Asda Eastlands tonight ??

Posted by The Manc on Thursday, March 12, 2020

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Football is not that important.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 12, 2020]]>

Arteta positive for coronavirus . This is irresponsible and very stupid. Call the bloody games off

— Jeff Stelling (@JeffStelling) March 12, 2020]]>

It needed a PL manager to contract the virus for them to act! Embarrassing leadership from the @premierleague

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 12, 2020]]> The 2019–20 Premier League has officially been suspended.

The news comes in the wake of intense pressure from professionals and pundits, who have been urging the British football body to follow the lead of other European countries and postpone games.

Arsenal's scheduled contest with Brighton had already been halted after Gooners' manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus.

Following the pressure, Sky News reports that professional football in England will be postponed until April 3rd.

The postponements include all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures.

https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/1238420433088716802

https://twitter.com/Carra23/status/1238385053551538176

Chelsea's game at Villa Park was also postponed ahead of the weekend when Blues' midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi was confirmed to have caught the disease.

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The Premier League have issued a statement which reads:

"The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest."

https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1238421022652628992

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters: "Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by COVID-19.

"In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, Government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority."

More to follow.

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Football is not that important.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 12, 2020]]>

Arteta positive for coronavirus . This is irresponsible and very stupid. Call the bloody games off

— Jeff Stelling (@JeffStelling) March 12, 2020]]>

It needed a PL manager to contract the virus for them to act! Embarrassing leadership from the @premierleague

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 12, 2020]]>

It needed a PL manager to contract the virus for them to act! Embarrassing leadership from the @premierleague

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 12, 2020]]>

Football is not that important.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 12, 2020]]>

Arteta positive for coronavirus . This is irresponsible and very stupid. Call the bloody games off

— Jeff Stelling (@JeffStelling) March 12, 2020]]>

Inevitable the @premierleague @EFL will be suspended today. You can’t start next season until this one finishes when ever that is. No title winners? Who goes in the @ChampionsLeague next season??Leeds WBA +1 miss out on PL??? 3 clubs in Prem stay up.

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 13, 2020]]>

Inevitable the @premierleague @EFL will be suspended today. You can’t start next season until this one finishes when ever that is. No title winners? Who goes in the @ChampionsLeague next season??Leeds WBA +1 miss out on PL??? 3 clubs in Prem stay up.

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 13, 2020]]>

Inevitable the @premierleague @EFL will be suspended today. You can’t start next season until this one finishes when ever that is. No title winners? Who goes in the @ChampionsLeague next season??Leeds WBA +1 miss out on PL??? 3 clubs in Prem stay up.

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 13, 2020]]>

BREAKING: Premier League and EFL look set to announce both will be suspended until at least Apr 4th, when situation will be reviewed. Hearing EFL board agreed on this unanimously. Premier League meeting happening in 10 mins when clubs will be urged to follow suit

— Dan Roan (@danroan) March 13, 2020]]>

BREAKING: Premier League and EFL look set to announce both will be suspended until at least Apr 4th, when situation will be reviewed. Hearing EFL board agreed on this unanimously. Premier League meeting happening in 10 mins when clubs will be urged to follow suit

— Dan Roan (@danroan) March 13, 2020]]>

Premier League ❌
EFL ❌
WSL ❌
FA Cup ❌

All elite football in England has been postponed until at least 3 April due to the coronavirus outbreak.

? https://t.co/UCiZA46GNW pic.twitter.com/P1GgByPOP2

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 13, 2020]]>

Premier League ❌
EFL ❌
WSL ❌
FA Cup ❌

All elite football in England has been postponed until at least 3 April due to the coronavirus outbreak.

? https://t.co/UCiZA46GNW pic.twitter.com/P1GgByPOP2

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 13, 2020]]>

The Premier League, FA, EFL and WSL have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England

Full statement: https://t.co/XcDyzBp4Ol pic.twitter.com/cmYjoY3LRR

— Premier League (@premierleague) March 13, 2020]]>

The Premier League, FA, EFL and WSL have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England

Full statement: https://t.co/XcDyzBp4Ol pic.twitter.com/cmYjoY3LRR

— Premier League (@premierleague) March 13, 2020]]>

Premier League ❌
EFL ❌
WSL ❌
FA Cup ❌

All elite football in England has been postponed until at least 3 April due to the coronavirus outbreak.

? https://t.co/UCiZA46GNW pic.twitter.com/P1GgByPOP2

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 13, 2020]]>

The Premier League, FA, EFL and WSL have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England

Full statement: https://t.co/XcDyzBp4Ol pic.twitter.com/cmYjoY3LRR

— Premier League (@premierleague) March 13, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/manchesters-most-instagrammable-spots-revealed/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:51:50 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11562

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Yeah, we're biased. But when you look around, it's very difficult to argue.

Visit Manchester have compiled a definitive list of the most Instagrammable spots in the city - and featured below are some of the highlights.

Feast your eyes on these...

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Castlefield

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Nothing beats strolling down that canal on summer's day; perhaps diving into The Wharf for one or two.

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Oxford Road Corridor

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https://www.instagram.com/p/5wW7B4gsEj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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This long stretch of road is always changing - meaning there's always new images to drool over.

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St Peter's Square

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Historic and beautiful, St Peter's Square is home to craned necks, gawping mouths and snapping cameras at any time of day. There's just so much to look at.

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Shambles Square

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When the sun comes out, it feels like the whole of Manchester floods to Shambles Square. This incredible little section of the city was built around The Old Wellington Inn - which has stood since 1552.

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Lock Keeper's Cottage

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Everyone wants to live here. Idyllic.

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Spinningfields

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Affluent and elegant, Spinningfields was always destined to be an Instagram star.

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Barton Arcade

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This Grade II listed building is one of the most beautiful in the whole city. Permanently photogenic.

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What a place, eh?

Read the full article on Visit Manchester here.

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The Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding fixtures after Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19

Statement: https://t.co/ofi5DhIQZM pic.twitter.com/RmnxRHXooz

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In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed. #UCL and #UEL quarter-final draws have also been postponed.

Full statement: ?

— UEFA (@UEFA) March 13, 2020]]> All of next week's Champions League and Europa League matches have been suspended.

Man City vs Real Madrid and Juventus vs Lyon were already among the European games scheduled for next week that had been called off.

https://twitter.com/UEFA/status/1238406247604355073

https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1238233442212622339

The latest announcement from Uefa means none of next week's games will go ahead, at all, including Manchester United's European second-leg tie with LASK at Old Trafford.

Uefa will meet with nations on 17th March to discuss a more detailed response.

Find out more on the BBC's official Sport live stream here.

More to follow.

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In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed. #UCL and #UEL quarter-final draws have also been postponed.

Full statement: ?

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The Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding fixtures after Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19

Statement: https://t.co/ofi5DhIQZM pic.twitter.com/RmnxRHXooz

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]]> 11582 0 0 0 This is the very definition of a dream job. 

Curtain and blind manufacturer, Hilarys, is searching for a professional napper to help them learn how light and sound directly affect sleep patterns.

The successful applicant will be paid a whopping £1,400 to curl up under the covers for 15 days straight, with the ambience of the environment altered in a variety of different ways.

All you'll need to do is fill in a few Q&A forms when you lift your weary head from the pillow.

What a role.

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Lucy Askew, interiors expert at Hillarys, commented: "Sleep is so important, and many might not appreciate how even a slither of light can disrupt your much-needed seven hours.

"We're looking forward to getting the new sleep executive on board and seeing the findings of this experiment."

The job description states: "The entrant will then be asked to wear a sleep monitoring device during their sleep so we can determine how the different conditions have affects them during their sleep.

"They will then be asked to fill in a questionnaire so we can see the differences in the environments set up."

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Learn more about being "Sleep Executive" at Hilarys online.

You've got a bit of time to apply - until 9 April - but it's probably best not to sleep on this one. You can do plenty of that when you actually land the role.

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]]> 6712 0 0 0 There's no doubt about it, British people are the funniest b*stards in the world and if you need proof, all you need to do is spend a few hours on YouTube.

But you don't need to do that tonight, as we've collated the ten best British viral videos we could think of, for your viewing pleasure.

So sit back, relax and laugh your f*cking head off at some of these legendary pieces of footage...

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Merry Christmas!

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]]> 7857 0 0 0 We've all been there... You shuffle to the till at Aldi and realise you have a week's worth of shopping to bag up while trying to catch it all as the checkout assistant launches it at you.

There's a huge queue behind you because only one of the five checkouts is open and you're in the middle of breaking up with your partner because you're both handling the situation horrifically.

Trust me, I know. But there may be hope for all of us...

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One savvy mum has gone viral on Facebook after sharing her simple yet genius solution to packing in the hell hole we all love – and it will seriously save you some time.

The tip also helps save time getting shopping into the car and has inspired other customers to give it a go.

Aldi shoppers are usually happy to tolerate the speedy checkouts as they are in no doubt saving a fortune going to the budget supermarket in the first place – but this tip just makes a trip there ten times more worthwhile.

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Am I getting carried away with myself? Maybe. Do I care? Nope.

The trick is, like I said, simple yet genius, and requires two simple things. One of them is a plastic tub with handles, and the other is another plastic tub with handles.

Boom.

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The mum shared the tip into the wonderful 'Aldi Mums' Facebook group, and it got a lot of positive attention in no time.

She wrote: "I know there are the Aldi hanging bags for when we shop but I’ve been using these tubs for a couple of years now and love them.

"They fit perfectly into the trolley and so easy to get in and out of the car. If they’re a bit heavy I just put some of the goodies into the other while putting the first into the boot."

Thank you unnamed mum, we salute you.

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]]> 11454 0 0 0 Stretford has taken the first major step towards regeneration by welcoming a multi-purpose bar and restaurant to Stretford Mall.

Opening on Saturday 14 March, The Hive is the first complex of its kind in the South-West Manchester town - catering for the work crowd, families and night owls alike with an amazing breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu.

A fully-stocked bar with beers, wines and cocktails will remain open all day long - fitted with a spacious seating area and televisions screening live sport.

The Hive will also transition from breezy bar into party host on the weekends - as DJs hit the decks and crank up the noise with sets designed to fill a dance floor.

The upstairs area, fitted with a mezzanine, is available for hire - rendering it perfect for family and/or corporate parties.

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Offering everything from coffees and cake to brunches and roasts, The Hive kitchen is kept buzzing by Sid Talha – a Parisian chef who spent years working under Michelin maestro Raymond Blanc.

A year in the making, the project has been designed by a group boasting decades of experience in hospitality.

Jamie Hoare, joint-founder of the venture, told The Manc: “It looks like Stretford will soon become the place to be.

“Me and my business partner Chris Herbert have known one another for twenty years, running a table football business in the past.

"We wanted to do something big in Stretford. There's 40,000 people living here but not many places to go - with most visiting Chorlton or heading into the city for food and drink.

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"We want to offer something new for the area - a space that's family-friendly, dog-friendly and also lively at night.

"It's going to be a space for the entire community. It'll be something for everyone."

The Hive will officially open on Saturday 14 March and is set to be an intrinsic part of the town moving forwards.

Discover more about what to expect by visiting their website.

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]]> 11569 0 0 0 To be fair, it is quite a bit.

There’s a lot of chocolate knocking about this time of year.

Without a doubt, a firm favourite for many is a Creme Egg. Even though your teeth can sometimes feel like they’re about to fall out after eating one, we don’t tend to give that much of a thought to how much sugar is actually in a Creme Egg, do we?

It stands to reason though that this creamy, gooey goodness would have a fair bit of sugar in, but people are losing their heads over just how much sugar it is.

According to the Cadbury website, each Creme Egg contains 26.5g of sugar.

Struggling to put that into perspective? It’s probably best to think of it as teaspoonfuls then. For 26.5g of sugar, that’s 6.6 teaspoonfuls to be exact, so it’d be one sweet brew.

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We don’t want to alarm you of course, but the NHS states that: “The type of sugars most adults and children in the UK eat too much of are free sugars” and this is the sugar we are talking about here.

The NHS advises that adults should only consume 30g max of ‘free sugars’ a day, for children aged between seven and 10, no more than 24g a day and for children aged between four and six, it’s even less at 19g a day.

The moral of the story for situations like this though is simply just to consume everything in moderation. It will always be your choice how many Creme Eggs you choose to eat, we’re not going to tell you how to live your life, but there’s nothing wrong with keeping a few of these facts in the back of your mind, is there?

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]]> 11585 0 0 0 Well, that’s a new one.

Cheese lovers across the UK, this one’s for you.

Just in time for Easter, M&S is now selling eggs that are made entirely of cheese.

If you’re looking for more of a unique alternative to the chocolate kind of egg stocked on the shelves this time of year, then you’ll want to get yourself to your nearest M&S branch. Perhaps not ideal for the health conscious or those on a diet, but surely a winner for those with a savoury inclination over a sweet tooth.

The new eggs are made with Barber's Farmhouse Cheddar, contain a yolk made of vintage 18-month matured Red Leicester and are wrapped in a duck egg blue wax as the shell.

A box of six eggs will set you back £8.50.

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That’s not all though, for serious cheese fans, they’re also selling a 300g ‘Big Cheesy Egg’, which is around the same size as a goose egg.

M&S product developer, Rosie Eiduks, says: "Delicious as it is, we know not everyone loves chocolate, and that the nation is actually divided between Team Sweet and Team Savoury”.

“Those with a more savoury-tooth can sometimes feel left out of the fun at Easter, so this year, we wanted to create a must-have gift for cheese lovers too”.

These cheesy eggs will go on sale on Wednesday 18th March at M&S stores up and down the country.

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]]> 11595 0 0 0 Here at The Manc, we can't hide it, we love dogs and we know you do too.

Our city is not only a great place for us, but also for our four-legged family members, but from swanky cocktail bars, to gastro pubs, you might actually be surprised to learn how many dog-friendly restaurants there are here in Manchester.

With a little help from a new study by Essential Living, we've rounded up a few of the more unexpected places you can take your well behaved pup out for a spot of lunch this weekend.

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Cottonopolis Food & Liquor

A gem in the bustling Northern Quarter, the venue offers an exclusive experience boasting unique cocktails, delicious japanese inspired food and some of the best DJs in the Manchester music scene. If this wasn’t enough, it's also dog-friendly, so you can sip on a cocktail with your furry friend in tow.

For menus and reservations, click here.

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The Bay Horse Tavern

On Thomas Street, right in the heart of Northern Quarter, The Bay Horse Tavern is a modern take on a Victorian Pub. The venue has a laid-back atmosphere making it the perfect spot for you and your pup to enjoy a home away from home. There's also a wide range of gins, craft beer and much more on offer.

For menus and reservations, click here.

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The Wharf

The Wharf is a modern, purpose-built classic country pub with a bar serving up to nine cask ales on tap, decent wine and around 50 malt whisky options. It's a big building but there are plenty of nooks and crannies, so you and your pup can find a cosy alcove to sit and relax together.

For menus and reservations, click here.

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Mash Tun

King Street gets its first genuine taste of the Northern Quarter with this live music venue. Mash Tun is a real ale and gastro pub food in the heart of the city centre where you can enjoy the laid back atmosphere with your four-legged friend.

For menus and reservations, click here.

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Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders offers a luxurious and immersive 1920s experience right in the heart of Deansgate. With bespoke cocktail menus and a wide drinks selection, the venue also offers a homemade gastropub menu. Enjoy this unique venue with your pup in tow and be taken back to the roaring 20s together.

For menus and reservations, click here.

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Cane and Grain

Situated across three floors, Cane and Grain has a lot to offer. If it's lunch and a beer you're after, then grab yourself a seat in the ground floor Rib Joint and get stuck in. For a more sophisticated atmosphere, head to the first floor for a few cocktails and if it's s a disco you're looking for, head to the third floor for a zombie fuelled tiki party. If that wasn’t enough, the venue is also dog-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along for the fun.

For menus and reservations, click here.

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RBG Bar & Grill

The RBG Bar & Grill provides the perfect oasis. The restaurant’s open-plan and vibrant setting invites you to relax and enjoy both local and international dishes. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with your four-legged friend on the tranquil terrace that overlooks the Green Quarter.

For menus and reservations, click here.

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The Anthologist

Overlooking St Peter's Square, The Anthologist bar and restaurant is right in the heart of the city centre. For those bringing their pup with them, the venue hosts a 'Yappy Hour' every Sunday with pawsecco, doggy treats and 15% off your food bill, making it the perfect Sunday destination for you and your furry best friend.

For menus and reservations, click here.

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The Pen and Pencil

A venue that brings a touch of New York glamour to the corner of Hilton and Tariff Street. Taking its name and inspiration from the infamous mid-20th Century bar on East 45th Street in New York, which was popular with newspaper journalists and ad men (the original ‘Mad Men’), The Pen & Pencil offers the perfect place for the NQ’s creative locals and their four-legged friends to chill, meet and enjoy great food and drink.

For menus and reservations, click here.

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]]> 11605 0 0 0 Are you brave enough to air your neighbourly dispute with the nation?

If you've got some neighbours that are really getting on your nerves, then the Channel 5 show The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door is returning soon for its seventh series and they're looking for people from Manchester to take part.

The show first aired on our television screens back in 2014.

If you haven't seen the show before, we'll give you a bit of background to fill you in. Basically, it focuses on people who have been driven to their wits end by those who live nearby. From disputes over loud music, to quarrels over fences, boundaries and even more extreme issues.

The series has proved so popular amongst the Great British public, that it's become one of Channel 5's most watched shows.

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Understandably, some people may be a little concerned about airing their neighbour disputes live on TV, but reassuringly, a spokesperson for the show said:

"All information will be held in confidence and there is no pressure to take part in the programme."

Are you having issues with your nightmare neighbours? Come on Manchester, this is your chance to shine, if you want to call that.

Make sure to send an outline of your dispute and your contact details to neighbours@avalonuk.com or call 02075987392.

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]]> 11607 0 0 0 Car theft is on the rise in Greater Manchester and areas in North Manchester are rife with would-be thieves at the moment.

Whether it's the middle of the day or 5 in the morning, cars are being taken from driveways and roads while opportunists find new ways to get off in your motor.

One of these areas is Droylsden, a next door neighbour of Newton Heath and Gorton, two of the worst areas for car theft in Greater Manchester– but let's face it, there's a fine line between every Manchester town when it comes to this.

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One such incident of theft in Droylsden has recently come to light in the form of a video posted to Facebook, and f*ck me has it gone viral.

The short video posted by Zac Fords shows the aftermath of an alleged stolen vehicle accident in which a group of young men attempt to flee the scene.

In his post, Zac writes: "That’s what you get for robbing a car and crashing it! Scum bag got what he deserved."

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What Zac is describing is the moment one of the passengers of the stolen car comes face to face with karma.

While belting it down the road, the lad gets absolutely walloped by a random passerby. Not only does the punch land cleanly on his noggin', but the recoil from the dig propels his head directly into a concrete post.

It. Looks. Painful.

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Now, while we never like to celebrate violence – or condone an assault like this – we'd like to think that this sobering face-to-face interaction with karma will manifest itself as a painful reality check for this young lad.

Robbing people is not big and it's not cool – and it will definitely come back to bite you, especially if you live in Droylsden.

You can watch the video on Facebook here.

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]]> 11611 0 0 0 Popular holiday hotspots Ibiza and Majorca have gone under lockdown as coronavirus spreads through the Balearic Islands. 

Brits are being warned against travel to the islands and mainland Spain, with cases increasing by the day.

According to Spanish media, the country will declare a state of emergency on Friday 13 March.

The Balearic Government is closing clubs, pubs, gyms and sports facilities for more than two weeks in an attempt to contain the virus. After this period, a further review will be conducted.

Residents on the islands are being asked to stay at home, whilst all large gatherings are being suspended.

More to follow.

 

 

 

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]]> 11616 0 0 0 We asked, you answered.

Whether set here, or filmed here, there's been some pretty iconic films and TV shows in Greater Manchester over the years.

We recently shared some photos of scenes from the new Netflix series 'The Stranger' in different filming locations around the city and they quite rightly got thousands of you talking about how brilliant they are. We were so glad that you lot were as mad fer the photos as we were, so we wanted to open the conversation even further and ask - What's your favourite film or TV show that was filmed in Greater Manchester?

This is what you, our loyal audience of Mancunians, had to say:

The Royle Family

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This is a firm favourite for sure. The beloved 'kitchen-sink' sitcom centres on the lives of a television-fixated Manchester family, known as the Royles. Almost all of the episodes take place in the Royles' home, in the living room, around the TV and with the majority of jokes come directly from the characters' conversations.

The show was co-written by Craig Cash and the late Caroline Aherne, who both also star.

When? The show ran from 1998-2002.

How many series? Three series and 25 episodes (inc specials).

Where to watch? Currently available to stream on Netflix.

 

Making Out

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This popular series is both a comedy and drama. It portrays the women who worked on the factory floor at New Lyne Electronics in Manchester and was known for tackling not only the personal lives of the characters, but also various cultural issues of the time.

Fun fact, the music for the series was composed by Manchester band New Order and the theme song is an adaptation of their hit 'Vanishing Point'.

When? The show ran from 1989-1991.

How many series? Three series and 24 episodes.

Where to watch? Some episodes are available to watch on YouTube.

 

Early Doors

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Another popular pick. Fans of the show will know it's set in The Grapes, a Stockport pub and story lines centre around issues of love, loneliness and of course, blocked urinals.

The show is co-written by Craig Cash and Phil Mealey, who also both star as best friends, Joe and Duffy.

When? The show ran from 2003-2004.

How many series? Two series and 12 episodes.

Where to watch? Clips of the show are available to watch on YouTube.

 

Shameless

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For better or for worse, this show really put Manchester on the map from the turn of the century. This black comedy, set on the fictional Chatsworth Estate in Stretford, Manchester, centres around the aptly named Gallagher family, Frank and his six children, and their neighbours.

A true testament to it's popularity, the show's also got a very successful and currently still running US TV remake.

When? The show ran from 2004-2013.

How many series? 11 series and 139 episodes.

Where to watch? The full series is available to stream on All 4.

 

Life on Mars

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A cult favourite, this BBC series centred around Sam Tyler, a Greater Manchester Police Officer who awakens from being hit by a car. The show featured a few supernatural elements as well.

So popular amongst fans, it lead to a sequel, 'Ashes to Ashes', which ran from 2008-2010.

When? The show ran from 2006-2007.

How many series? Two series and 16 episodes.

Where to watch? The full series is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

 

Phoenix Nights

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The best of Bolton. We essentially have this show to thank for launching and cementing the careers of Peter Kay, Dave Spikey and Paddy McGuinness. Phoenix Nights is a sitcom centred around the owners, patrons and events at a working men's club in Farnworth, known as 'The Phoenix Club'.

When? The show ran from 2001-2002.

How many series? Two series and 12 episodes.

Where to watch? Clips from the show are available to watch on YouTube.

 

Cold Feet

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This show is Manchester through and through.

The series primarily follows three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance. The show was so popular that it was rebooted back in 2016 and the ninth series has just finished airing on ITV at the end of February.

When? The original series ran from 1998-2003.

How many series? Nine series and 60 episodes (including reboot).

Where to watch? Some episodes are available to stream on ITV Hub.

 

East is East

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The first film on our list and it's a pretty iconic one.

East is East, set in Salford in 1971, is a comedy-drama film that centres around a mixed-ethnicity British household, headed by Pakistani father, George and British mother, Ella. We won't say much more, we don't want to spoil it.

When? The film came out in 1998.

Where to watch? The full film is actually available to watch on YouTube.

 

24 Hour Party People

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A film central to Manchester culture.

Starring Steve Coogan, 24 Hour Party People is a comedy-drama biopic film about the city's popular music scene from 1976-1992. It specifically centres around about Factory Records and The Hacienda.

When? The film came out in 2002.

Where to watch? We cannot find anywhere to watch the full film online, but there are clips and trailers on YouTube.

 

Captain America: The First Avenger

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Even Hollywood's been to Manchester and this is by far one of the most successful films to come out of it.

Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this is the first film in the wildly popular Captain America franchise and although not set here, the majority of the film was crucially filmed in locations across Greater Manchester.

When? The film came out in 2011.

Where to watch? Again, we cannot find the full film available to view online, but trailers and clips are on YouTube and it's likely to be shown on TV every now and then.

 

Another few honourable mentions picked by you lot include; 'No Offence', 'Clocking Off', 'Waterloo Road' and of course, the brand new Netflix series 'The Stranger'.

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Important update regarding travel to/from #Spain #Balearics #Canaries #Majorca #Ibiza #Menorca #GranCanaria #Lanzarote #Tenerife #Fuerteventura pic.twitter.com/3MtnmyTfxF

— Jet2tweets (@jet2tweets) March 14, 2020]]> The world is currently in pandemic mode as the spread of the COVID-19 virus continues.

Sporting events have been cancelled, high street businesses are closing and people are self isolating all over the world.

With that, thousands of holidaymakers are unsure whether they will be able to fly in the coming weeks as airlines now begin to introduce measures to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

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Jet2 is one of these airlines, and has officially announced this morning that all of its flights to Mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands are now cancelled with immediate effect.

In a post on social media, the company wrote: "In response to local measures introduced throughout Spain to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including he closure of bars, shops and activities including any water sports, we have taken the decision to cancel all flights to Mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands with immediate effect.

https://twitter.com/jet2tweets/status/1238770253691342849

"We know these local measures will have a significant impact on our customers' holidays, which is why we have taken this decision.

"We are contacting out customers who are currently in these destinations, and who are due to travel, to advise them of their options, so we urge customers not to call us.

"This  is a fast-moving and complex situation and we are reviewing our programme as a matter of urgency, so that we can fly customers back to the UK.

"The health and safety of our customers is or number one priority, and we would like to thank our customers for their understanding."

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Since being posted on Facebook, the announcement has been shared 20,00 times in just one hour, with thousands offering their gratitude to the airline for keeping them in their thoughts.

The company has been praised in recent days for keeping their customers up to speed on developments within the business.

Ruthie Dobson commented: "I feel so sorry for Jet2, I think they have been brilliant in letting us all know what is going on.

"It must be so horrible for them. We aren't due to go until end of May, so hopefully things will be more sorted by then."

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Important update regarding travel to/from #Spain #Balearics #Canaries #Majorca #Ibiza #Menorca #GranCanaria #Lanzarote #Tenerife #Fuerteventura pic.twitter.com/3MtnmyTfxF

— Jet2tweets (@jet2tweets) March 14, 2020]]>

Important update regarding travel to/from #Spain #Balearics #Canaries #Majorca #Ibiza #Menorca #GranCanaria #Lanzarote #Tenerife #Fuerteventura pic.twitter.com/3MtnmyTfxF

— Jet2tweets (@jet2tweets) March 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/student-charges-pupils-50p-for-squirt-of-hand-soap-gets-expelled/ Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:36:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11667

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]]> 11667 0 0 0 In times of pandemic, people do some pretty mad things.

Some go on social media and become politicians overnight, some queue up for an hour at Aldi to stockpile toilet roll and pasta. This lad, however, saw a business opportunity and ran with it.

That lad is 13-year-old Oliver from Leeds, who was expelled from school last week after teacher's caught him selling squirts of hand soap to fellow pupils for 50p a pump.

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The incident came to light after a post on Facebook by Oliver's mum went viral on Wednesday – racking up an enormous 200,000 shares and 100,000 comments in a matter of days.

Writing on her post, Jenny Tompkins said: "This is a picture of my teenage son just getting in from school.

"Why is he getting in from school at 10:53am you ask? Schools don't finish until 3pm.

"Well the little turd has just been expelled from school for the day after been caught charging students 50p a squirt for hand sanitiser to protect themselves from the bloody corona virus!!"

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Jenny continues: "It's very hard to discipline this behaviour when his dad phones him from work to call him a fucking legend.

"And for those asking, he made £9! He bought a multipack of Doritos and saving the rest to buy a kebab later."

The savvy lad racked up £9 in total, meaning he'd provided ample virus protection to 18 of his fellow students during his entrepreneurial lunch time stint.

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However, it's worth noting that Dixons Unity Academy in Armley did not expel Oliver for selling hand soap, but in fact sent him home after refusing to go into isolation following the incident.

According to Mrs Tompkins, Oliver felt he had done nothing wrong and believed spending the rest of the day in isolation wasn't justified. Fair enough.

I just hope Oliver got himself that victory kebab in the end, because he's a future businessman in the making.

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There are currently 9 cases of COVID-19 in Leeds, out of a local population of 789,194.

A total of 1,372 cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK, with the country now ramping up measures as part of the second stage of the government's phased plan to tackle the outbreak.

Find out what to do if you believe you have symptoms of COVID-19 here.

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]]> 11680 0 0 0 I bet at one point in your life you've stumbled upon an autopsy photo on Google.

Perhaps it was Tupac's alleged autopsy, after you tried to solve his murder as a young rap loving teen – or maybe it was the legendary Alien autopsy depicting a secret medical examination of an alien by the United States military.

Or maybe I'm just talking about my weird teenage years on dial-up internet. Either way, autopsies are not for the faint hearted, and have been a subject of intrigue for many years.

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If, like me, you're a little bit weird and are one of those intrigued folk, the following event is definitely for you.

The Vivit Experience is the world's only travelling live post mortem experience, and it's coming to Manchester in April.

The live human body dissection experience offers front row seats to the hidden world of all things post mortem – and it's very realistic.

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This once in a lifetime experience gives you access to nationally acclaimed clinical experts, doctors and PhD researchers at the cutting edge of anatomy and physiology.

"Live at our events we peel back the skin and, using real specimens, you'll embark on solving the mystery behind the mortality of our John Doe," their website states.

It's worth noting at this point that no real bodies are used in the live autopsies, but it doesn't really make a difference. This experience is intense, and very well put together.

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If you've always fancied yourself as a bit of a crime scene investigator, or just generally interested by the human body, get yourself to The Union, Manchester Metropolitan University on Saturday 18th April.

Find out more and book your tickets here.

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]]> 11689 0 0 0 Retailers were bombarded this weekend as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to cause chaos, prompting thousands of people to stockpile food and household goods across the country.

Stores such as Aldi and Iceland had queues around the block on Sunday morning while Costco stores across the country had to implement a single file shopping system to keep order.

Shelves in Asda, Tesco and Morrisons were left empty as panicked shoppers piled their trollies high with toilet rolls, pasta, tinned foods and baby products.

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However, while it's now become a struggle to find just the basics in major supermarkets, people have been posting alternatives online, meaning shops that aren't necessary known for their food may now see a rise in sales of gimmick items.

A prime example of this is Ann Summers' penis pasta, which made its way onto Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK this weekend.

Posting her find in the popular bargain group, Claire Hart said: "3 for 2 Ann Summers if anyone gets stuck!"

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The post has since racked up over 2,400 comments in just 10 hours, meaning demand for these little willy shaped pasta boxes is probably quite high – but at £3 a box with a 3 for 2 deal on, it's worth a dip into your local lingerie retailer.

Or you can buy some online from Ann Summers here.

Stay safe out there, everyone. And be kind.

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]]> 11690 0 0 0 Everyone online appears to agree that panic buying in the current climate is wrong. But, alas, there appears to be less on the shelves every single day. 

Sadly, those left without are the people who need these essentials more than most.

Supermarkets have collectively pleaded with customers to stop purchasing more than they need, but now one budget store is taking a new step.

An Iceland in Northern Ireland is opening its doors at 8am just for the elderly.

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The supermarket released a statement explaining their motive behind the move.

It reads: "Iceland Foods will be opening their store between 8-9am for the elderly commencing Tuesday 17th March.

"Could the wider public please respect this hour, and understand that this time is allocated for elderly people only.

"Iceland appeal to peoples better nature when realising who needs priority."

It is not yet known whether Iceland will roll out the concept to other stores in Northern Ireland or England.

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Items such as toilet paper, pasta and tinned goods have been in short supply over the past week, and whilst the UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has assured the public there's enough to go around during the coronavirus crisis, he has warned against stocking up.

He encouraged people to only buy "what they need" in order to minimise the "impact on others".

COVID-19 cases continue to rise, with more than 1,300 reported in the UK with 35 confirmed deaths as of 16 March.

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]]> 11708 0 0 0 The fee waiver explained.

The unprecedented circumstances of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has led to widespread travel bans to and from multiple countries across the globe, with more being implemented everyday.

This means that for many Britons planning to travel, their flights have been cancelled.

TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways are included in the airlines who have announced mass cancelations this morning, following the Jet 2 announcements over the weekend. Popular European holiday destinations such as Italy, Spain, Germany and France are amongst the countries most affected by COVID-19, with each currently on lockdown or a variation of such.

Popular budget airlines easyJet and Ryanair have a long and well documented history of enforcing payment for changes to bookings, but does this still stand amid the coronavirus outbreak? Is there a way to waiver fees?

This past week, easyJet announced that the flight change fee will be waived for all new and existing bookings for the foreseeable future.

https://twitter.com/easyJet/status/1239180831656214530

In a statement, the airline said: “If you currently have a booking with us but would prefer not to fly then… you can now change your flight online and we will waive the flight change fee.”

“Where we’ve been required to cancel flights, customers will be able to transfer to an alternative flight free of charge or receive a refund.”

If you are wanting to make changes, you are encouraged to do so online as phone lines will be busy.

Ryanair is also getting rid of the fee change for all bookings, but crucially, this is currently only in place until 31st March.

This was effective of 13th March.

https://twitter.com/Ryanair/status/1238453301982703619

The airline issued a statement saying: “We continue to operate a reduced flight schedule to ensure that those customers who still wish to travel or return home can do so.”

“We expect that Governments may impose further changes to our flight schedule and any affected customers will be notified by email.”

 

COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday 11th March, with matters developing hourly across the world.

The latest report from the Department of Health and Social Care (15.03.20) has confirmed that 35 people have sadly died.

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1239214816860016640

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Due to the ongoing travel restrictions being implemented as a result of Covid-19, we recommend passengers to check our latest travel information via this link: https://t.co/wpKHvJW7EV pic.twitter.com/MamUI33jx3

— easyJet (@easyJet) March 15, 2020]]>

From today (13 Mar) until Tue 31 Mar, Ryanair will waive the flight change fee for customers who wish to change their travel plans due to the current Covid-19 outbreak. This policy applies to all existing and new bookings.

— Ryanair (@Ryanair) March 13, 2020]]>

UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:
As of 9am on 15 March, a total of 40,279 have been tested:
38,907 negative
1,372 positive

Across the UK, 35 patients who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/ElnkxRnbJC

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) March 15, 2020]]>

Due to the ongoing travel restrictions being implemented as a result of Covid-19, we recommend passengers to check our latest travel information via this link: https://t.co/wpKHvJW7EV pic.twitter.com/MamUI33jx3

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UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:
As of 9am on 15 March, a total of 40,279 have been tested:
38,907 negative
1,372 positive

Across the UK, 35 patients who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/ElnkxRnbJC

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]]> 11712 0 0 0 Comedian and actor Roy Hudd has died at the age of 83.

The TV legend was famous for his Coronation Street role as undertaker Archie Shuttleworth, but that was just one of a string of roles over an illustrious five-decade career.

A statement from his agent said: "We are sad to announce the passing of the much-loved and amazingly talented Roy Hudd OBE.

"After a short illness, Roy passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Sunday the 15th of March, with his wife Debbie at his side.

"The family would ask you to respect their privacy at this very sad time."

Sad news. More to follow.

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]]> 11715 0 0 0 The PM is chairing an emergency COBRA meeting later today.

With matters progressing hourly amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Boris Johnson will chair another emergency COBRA meeting later today to discuss next steps.

The PM will then give his first official live TV address to the nation and No.10 is set to be bringing us TV briefings daily, as of today.

It’s believed that among the plans on the table to discuss is the potential to hand police the power to arrest and detain people with COVID-19 who are not following the official advice and health guidelines set out by the NHS, the Department of Health and Social Care / Public Health England.

Regarding COVID-19, the Health Protection Regulations 2020, passed last month, state that a person who is required to be kept in isolation can be taken there by a constable and with the use of "reasonable force, if necessary".

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A fine of up to £1,000 for failure to comply with restrictions, or absconding from isolation, is punishable, but this could soon be escalated to arrest.

Other speculated matters for discussion include the banning of public mass gatherings and sustained periods of isolation for the elderly.

COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday 11th March, with matters developing hourly across the world.

The latest report from the Department of Health and Social Care (15.03.20) has confirmed that 35 people have sadly died.

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1239214816860016640

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UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:
As of 9am on 15 March, a total of 40,279 have been tested:
38,907 negative
1,372 positive

Across the UK, 35 patients who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/ElnkxRnbJC

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) March 15, 2020]]>

UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:
As of 9am on 15 March, a total of 40,279 have been tested:
38,907 negative
1,372 positive

Across the UK, 35 patients who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/ElnkxRnbJC

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) March 15, 2020]]>

UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:
As of 9am on 15 March, a total of 40,279 have been tested:
38,907 negative
1,372 positive

Across the UK, 35 patients who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/ElnkxRnbJC

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) March 15, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/medical-centres-in-manchester-begin-to-cancel-face-to-face-appointments-and-move-them-online/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:39:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11722

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]]> 11722 0 0 0 Some medical centres in Manchester are beginning to move patient appointments online in a bid to combat the spread of coronavirus among health workers. 

Since the arrival of COVID-19 in the UK, surgeries and hospitals have encouraged people to use the NHS 111 service instead of going to see their doctor.

But as cases climb, local medical centres are starting to cancel scheduled one-on-ones with health experts in favour of telephone or video consultations.

Surgeries and hospitals are introducing special measures to treat individuals who require in-person appointments, including cases involving pregnancy.

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NHS bosses encouraged GPs to consider switching to digital consultations earlier this month.

Dr Nikita Kanani, a GP and the NHS’s medical director for primary care, wrote a letter to staff stating:

“To mitigate any risk that potentially infected patients book appointments online and attend the practice when they should be receiving advice to self-isolate or go through testing, all practices are now being advised to change face-to-face appointments booked online to triage appointments via telephone or video.”

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If you have an appointment booked at your local medical centre, get in touch before you visit and they will be able to recommend the best course of action.

For more information on preventing the spread of COVID-19, visit the NHS website.

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I’ve just been informed that every Disney store in the UK @shopDisney is closed until further notice in light of Covid-19. This is crazy. They haven’t announced on Facebook or anywhere else but I called bluewater myself to confirm.

— Pegsicle ♿️??? (@Pegsicle) March 16, 2020]]>

If you are planning to visit a Disney Store in the UK they are currently closed ?#covidー19uk #DisneyStore But you can still shop online through @ShopDisneyUK pic.twitter.com/0OVQcTqnfu

— Extreme Bargains UK (@ExtremeBargain) March 16, 2020]]> A Disney Store in Aberdeen city centre was closed this morning for health and safety reasons.

The Scottish store stuck a note in their window shortly after closing their doors today, stating: “To ensure the health and safety of our guests and staff, Disney Stores across the UK have been temporarily closed.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our products will continue to be available on the website www.shopdisney.co.uk.

 

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https://twitter.com/Pegsicle/status/1239531509985542144

https://twitter.com/ExtremeBargain/status/1239507489625976832

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“For more information, please continue to follow us on our social channels or contact Guest Service Centre at the toll-free number 0800 014 9648 from 09:00 to 21:00 7 days a week.”

A post on Facebook group Primark and Disney pickups from a reliable admin also appeared today – showing a similar letter in the window of another Disney branch in the UK.

Dave Highfield, who made the post, is a Disney Store employee. He said: "Disney Stores all shut their doors earlier this morning.

"This is temporary until April 3rd. We're told that date but it will be reviewed nearer the time."

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I’ve just been informed that every Disney store in the UK @shopDisney is closed until further notice in light of Covid-19. This is crazy. They haven’t announced on Facebook or anywhere else but I called bluewater myself to confirm.

— Pegsicle ♿️??? (@Pegsicle) March 16, 2020]]>

If you are planning to visit a Disney Store in the UK they are currently closed ?#covidー19uk #DisneyStore But you can still shop online through @ShopDisneyUK pic.twitter.com/0OVQcTqnfu

— Extreme Bargains UK (@ExtremeBargain) March 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/work-closing-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-pay/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:02:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11729

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]]> 11729 0 0 0 With workplaces shutting left, right and centre amid the virus outbreak, staff have started asking questions about payment. 

It's not always possible to work remotely, and many employers are now facing the prospect of having to cease operations for several weeks.

So, where does this leave you?

The first step to take is to check your contract.

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Most staff will be eligible for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) - which entitles you to a minimum of £94.25 per week. However, your employer can choose to pay you your full salary if they desire.

If you believe you've come into contact with the virus, you should tell your employer immediately that you need to self-isolate.

In these special circumstances, you'll be granted sick pay from your first day of absence (rather than day four, as is standard).

Sick notes from doctors will not be necessary during this period. However, if your employer is reluctant to grant you time off, you should contact NHS 111, who will be able to guide you further and possibly provide alternative proof that you cannot attend the workplace.

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Around a million people in the UK have also expressed concern about claiming SSP due to being on zero-hour or casual contracts. However, in some instances you can qualify for sick pay even if you work part-time.

To get SSP, you'll have had to earned an average of £118 per week for the past eight weeks.

If your employer will not grant you SSP, it's worth contacting Citizens Advice, who may be able to help you with your case.

For the self-employed, Employment and Support Allowance (EMA) funds may be available. Visit gov.uk to learn more about claiming.

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In light of all the grim COVID-19 news, let's lighten things up and share all the good things that happened last week, and the things you’re looking forward to this week…

Positive stories only ?

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 16, 2020]]>

My 15 month old daughter got her first proper pair of shoes, a splash suit and a harness so she can run about in the garden now! pic.twitter.com/0HviXZ0wot

— arcticbilly (@Will_Mallott) March 16, 2020]]>

I won a tenner on a scratch card and I’ve never won out before ? woowowoowooo

— Gina Brown (@ginabrown_) March 16, 2020]]>

erm.. ive just put some hash browns in?

— Jaelen ?? (@ftTwistyjr) March 16, 2020]]> We asked you for your positive stories and you didn't disappoint.

When we are in the dark, it can be hard to see the light.

With such unprecedented circumstances and so much uncertainty across the world right now in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we understand this can affect people in a multitude of ways. We do not want to diminish the severity of the situation we are currently facing by averting attentions, but what we do want to do is lighten the mood a bit.

We want remind you of how many other reasons we have to smile and why we shouldn't loose sight of the smaller things in life. A little goes a long way.

With this in mind, we put it to you, our lovely community of Mancunians on both Facebook and Twitter, to ask what positive stories you have to share with us from this last week and you wonderful people gave us pretty brilliant ones. So brilliant in fact, we just knew we had to share them...

Our Favourites

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Heartwarming Achievements

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It's the Little Things

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Manc Moments

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Twitter Favourites

We also put the question out to our lovely Twitter community to see what has put a smile on their faces recently too.

https://twitter.com/TheMancUK/status/1239528928248823811?s=20

Once again, it seems as though it's all about those little things in life and honestly, we just love that.

Here's a few of our favourite responses:

https://twitter.com/Will_Mallott/status/1239529559122468869?s=20

https://twitter.com/ginabrown_/status/1239530087336345601?s=20

https://twitter.com/ftTwistyjr/status/1239529417896050690?s=20

Save us one will you, Jaelen?

 

We can only hope that these responses have put just as much of a smile on your face as they have ours.

If you want to see the rest, have a look on Facebook and Twitter.

During such uncertain times, keep a few of these in mind. Remember to stay in contact with loved ones over the phone or internet if you cannot in person. Check in on the elderly or the vulnerable. Look after your mental health. Find the little things that make you happy. Only buy and use what you need. Be considerate. Think of others. Cough into your elbow or a tissue and of course, wash your hands.

Oh, and keep sharing your positive stories with us - we all need it!

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In light of all the grim COVID-19 news, let's lighten things up and share all the good things that happened last week, and the things you’re looking forward to this week…

Positive stories only ?

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 16, 2020]]>

My 15 month old daughter got her first proper pair of shoes, a splash suit and a harness so she can run about in the garden now! pic.twitter.com/0HviXZ0wot

— arcticbilly (@Will_Mallott) March 16, 2020]]>

I won a tenner on a scratch card and I’ve never won out before ? woowowoowooo

— Gina Brown (@ginabrown_) March 16, 2020]]>

erm.. ive just put some hash browns in?

— Jaelen ?? (@ftTwistyjr) March 16, 2020]]>

I won a tenner on a scratch card and I’ve never won out before ? woowowoowooo

— Gina Brown (@ginabrown_) March 16, 2020]]>

In light of all the grim COVID-19 news, let's lighten things up and share all the good things that happened last week, and the things you’re looking forward to this week…

Positive stories only ?

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 16, 2020]]>

My 15 month old daughter got her first proper pair of shoes, a splash suit and a harness so she can run about in the garden now! pic.twitter.com/0HviXZ0wot

— arcticbilly (@Will_Mallott) March 16, 2020]]>

erm.. ive just put some hash browns in?

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My friend bought 18 loo rolls and her kids put them all in the bath pic.twitter.com/sxRsiRLOrV

— Ed Cumming (@edcumming) March 16, 2020]]>

41 BC: Cleopatra dissolves and drinks a pearl.
1520: Henry VIII of England and Francois I of France meet at a tournament so lavish it was named the Field of the Cloth of Gold, and featured a neverending wine fountain.
1899: Klondike Lil gets diamond fillings in her teeth.
2020: https://t.co/Rul4twbhHv

— Mark Wallace (@wallaceme) March 16, 2020]]>

both kids?

— future of the (left) (@shit_rock) March 16, 2020]]>

Throw some pasta into that and it’d be a sure fire quarantine kit.

— allviewsmyown (@allviewsmyown1) March 16, 2020]]>

You laugh but that's what all of our brains are going to look like in a few days' time.

— Richard?Godwin (@richardjgodwin) March 16, 2020]]>

Kids doin' what kids do. Long may it continue.

— Hopepunk Quine (@HopepunkQ) March 16, 2020]]>

Give the kids a rolling pin, a bucketful of the mush and a washing line. Should keep them busy.

— Martyn Williams (@MartynWilliams2) March 16, 2020]]> Kids doing what kids do best.

What is arguably the most frequently used two-word phrase in the UK right now? Even in the world perhaps?

You guessed it, toilet rolls. Or whatever you want to call them, loo rolls, bog rolls, it’s all the same and it’s been this way for a couple of weeks. You probably think you’ve heard it all by now. How is there anything more to talk about when it comes to toilet rolls? Surely there isn’t?

Well, we’ve got a story for you and if the reaction of the internet is anything to go by, then there’s a good chance it’ll stick a smile on your face.

It’s all thanks to Ed Cumming’s tweet from earlier on today, documenting the unfortunate stockpiling situation that his friend found herself in, thanks to her children.

The tweet read: “My friend bought 18 loo rolls and her kids put them all in the bath”.

https://twitter.com/edcumming/status/1239469919315599361?s=20

In fairness to her children, loo roll is probably really fun to play with at bath time.

If you think the tweet’s great though, just wait until you read some of the responses. It only gets better.

https://twitter.com/allviewsmyown1/status/1239487279476981762?s=20

https://twitter.com/shit_rock/status/1239513239513436160?s=20

https://twitter.com/richardjgodwin/status/1239510026521370629?s=20

https://twitter.com/MartynWilliams2/status/1239476219898466304?s=20

There's even more great responses as well, so go and have a read.

If there’s anything reassuring to take from stories like this, it’s that we’re all still able to have a laugh at ourselves. Even amid the unprecedented circumstances we are currently facing, you can’t knock the Great British sense of humour.

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My friend bought 18 loo rolls and her kids put them all in the bath pic.twitter.com/sxRsiRLOrV

— Ed Cumming (@edcumming) March 16, 2020]]>

Throw some pasta into that and it’d be a sure fire quarantine kit.

— allviewsmyown (@allviewsmyown1) March 16, 2020]]>

both kids?

— future of the (left) (@shit_rock) March 16, 2020]]>

You laugh but that's what all of our brains are going to look like in a few days' time.

— Richard?Godwin (@richardjgodwin) March 16, 2020]]>

Give the kids a rolling pin, a bucketful of the mush and a washing line. Should keep them busy.

— Martyn Williams (@MartynWilliams2) March 16, 2020]]>

Throw some pasta into that and it’d be a sure fire quarantine kit.

— allviewsmyown (@allviewsmyown1) March 16, 2020]]>

My friend bought 18 loo rolls and her kids put them all in the bath pic.twitter.com/sxRsiRLOrV

— Ed Cumming (@edcumming) March 16, 2020]]>

Give the kids a rolling pin, a bucketful of the mush and a washing line. Should keep them busy.

— Martyn Williams (@MartynWilliams2) March 16, 2020]]>

You laugh but that's what all of our brains are going to look like in a few days' time.

— Richard?Godwin (@richardjgodwin) March 16, 2020]]>

both kids?

— future of the (left) (@shit_rock) March 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/dive-nq-vows-to-stay-open-and-provide-50-off-food-for-foreseeable/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:12:20 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11744

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]]> 11744 0 0 0 It's a tough time for local businesses. While big retailers reap the benefits of an entire country panic buying food and household goods, the little guy is suffering.

The spread of COVID-19 has prompted bulk buying and isolation to become a thing for literally millions of people – town centres have fewer people in them and those who have travelled in are not sticking around when it's time to leave.

This means that independent businesses such as bars, restaurants, bakeries, barbershops and hairdressers, and gyms are preparing for what they believe will be a very gloomy few months – and they're already experiencing a dip in foot fall before they've even had time to prepare for it.

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One of these local businesses is Northern Quarter staple Dive NQ, who, in an attempt to drive business while helping you save, have re-introduced a popular offer and extended the timings of another.

Basically, for the foreseeable future, you'll be able to spend 50% less on food at the late night venue, as well as enjoy their 2-4-1 drinks offer until much later (5pm until 12am) a whole 7 days a week.

Their popular Zumu street food menu is packed with high quality, tasty food – and features favourites such as Chicken Katsu Curry, Bao Buns & sushi rolls.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zF5RAHWss/

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In a statement, Dive wrote: "To all our loyal customers, first off, thank you to those who have already come down and shown their support so far in this uncertain time.

"Be that as it may, we are remaining positive as ever and we want to keep the momentum going from the fantastic last few months.

"Here at Dive NQ, we understand that we have to take COVID-19 seriously, but if you are feeling well, we urge you to come and show your support to local businesses.

"We have made the decision to remain open until we are advised otherwise in an attempt to keep our Northern Quarter thriving."

 

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They continue: "We’ve decided to keep our 50% off food offer active until further notice, and will continue serving 2-4-1 drinks as well. We are also extending this until midnight seven days a week.

"We want to reassure you that we are doing our best to uphold our already fantastic hygiene standards as well as implementing new measures in the kitchen and beyond.

Stay safe and we hope to see you soon."

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As always, you will need to book in advance to enjoy all of the above, but due to popular demand Dive has increased its covers, which means there will be much more availability at peak hours.

For more information and to book in with Dive NQ, check out their website here.

Are you a local business worried about COVID-19 and the effect it may have on you? We want to help. Email us at contact@themanc.com.

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]]> 11745 0 0 0 The BBC will keep TV licenses free for over-75s until August following the outbreak of coronavirus. 

Last summer, the public service broadcaster confirmed it would introduce fees for everyone from June 2020 - charging viewers over the age of 75 for the first time since the turn of the millennium.

However, in light of recent events, BBC have now confirmed that elderly people will not have to pay the annual fee of £157.50 until 1 August.

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BBC chairman Sir David Clementi admitted that "now is not the right time" to introduce the charges.

Charity Age UK, who have been campaigning against the introduction of fees for over-75s, called the announcement "a victory for common sense".

The move to incorporate retirees into the TV license payment structure occurred off the back of a report which revealed failing to charge these 3.7 million people would cost the BBC £700m.

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Debate over license fees remains rife, with ministers still mulling over whether the charges should be completely scrapped moving forwards.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden commented: "It is right that the BBC have recognised the exceptional circumstances posed by the coronavirus outbreak and the need for the whole country to pull together in the national effort."

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]]> 11768 0 0 0 The European Union is preparing to restrict travel to the EU for 30 days.

President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, stated that the plans are set to be discussed in greater detail with EU members.

During a press conference, Von Der Leyen commented: "The less travel, the more we can contain the virus.

"Therefore … I propose to the heads of state and government to introduce temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU.

"These travel restrictions should be in place for an initial period of 30 days, but can be prolonged as necessary."

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Those permitted to enter the EU during this quarantine period will be long-term EU residents, family members, diplomats and individuals involved in preventing the spread of coronavirus.

The outcome of the meeting will determine if the UK will be included in the travel ban.

More to follow.

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]]> 11786 0 0 0 Something to look forward to.

Many holidaymaking Brits have been left devastated over recent flight cancellations and travel bans amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, but it’s looking like we may not have to worry too much about the lack of sun.

According to forecast predictions, Britain looks set to be heading for the hottest spring on record.

The Met Office said there is a “relatively high probability” of well-above average temperatures over the three months of spring, with “pleasantly warm days” due over Easter.

Temperatures are even expected to hit highs of 16°C over the next week or so in some parts of the country.

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The current highest recorded spring temperature is 22.8°C on 5th April 1892 at the Cambridge Observatory, but temperatures this year are predicted to potentially hit 24°C, which would smash the 127 year long record.

Following this, we could also be seeing a stretch of sunny spells until June.

With so much rain and widespread flooding across the country over the winter, this news is sure to be a welcomed change for most Britons.

https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1239461400172474369?s=20

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If you're in need of some motivation this morning then look no further...#MondayMorning #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/X3dXE0WYbN

— Met Office (@metoffice) March 16, 2020]]>

If you're in need of some motivation this morning then look no further...#MondayMorning #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/X3dXE0WYbN

— Met Office (@metoffice) March 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/your-favourite-local-business-was-just-hung-out-to-dry-heres-how-you-can-help/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:57:12 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11792

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]]> 11792 0 0 0 Yesterday, Boris Johnson advised people to avoid social gatherings, in what will become a detrimental move for the UK’s pubs, restaurants and leisure businesses amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.

During a press conference, the prime minister urged millions watching to practice social distancing by staying at home and avoiding all non-essential travel.

He suggested that eating out or going to the pub or theatre should be completely avoided – however no legal mandate was put forward for these businesses to close.

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As a result of this, millions of hospitality workers are now at risk of losing their livelihood as bars, restaurants and other leisure businesses are preparing for a complete halt in footfall.

Of course, this depletion in footfall has been anticipated since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, however, the Government stopped short in forcing these businesses to close, meaning they cannot claim on insurance without government intervention.

The inevitably of staff layoffs while business owners struggle to pay their workforces is very much a reality now. Your favourite local bar, restaurant, gym or salon will struggle to stay afloat and when the COVID-19 dust settles, they may no longer exist.

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Britain's hospitality industry employs more than 3.2 million people. These people work in pubs, restaurants and other outlets. They also make up the third-largest sector for employment in the UK.

The government needs to immediately and formally close venues instead of effectively doing so without taking ownership – so that business owners can claim for interruption insurance and stand a fighting chance of receiving the support they need.

But waiting on the government to do something will not suffice, we need to get the ball rolling, and there ARE things you can do to help.

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Things you can do

• Encourage your local bar and restaurant to introduce a delivery service. This will allow them to not only become available to new customers, but it will keep their kitchen alive. Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat have all introduced measures that practise the safe and stress-free delivery of food during these uncertain times, and a no-contact delivery option has also been introduced. This will prompt your driver, who will be wearing gloves and a face mask, to leave the items on your doorstep.
• Increasing delivery boundaries will also make a massive difference. Delivery services and restaurants should work together in order to implement the capability of delivering food to areas that are usually out of range. This will increase business as those in isolation will be able to order food that they love, from places usually too far from home. But this won't happen unless we make some noise.
• Buy vouchers. This is a big one. Vouchers for local businesses are often overlooked, but are a way to directly put money into their pocket while choosing to use them at a later date. This is a perfect solution and should be widely encouraged – and if your favourite local spot doesn't sell vouchers, it's time to convince them!
• Interacting with local businesses on social media is such a passive action for us, but is massively important for the business. Commenting on and sharing a social media post will allow others to discover that business, who in turn, may use their delivery service, buy a voucher, or simply follow and visit them when the dust settles. This is the time to be generous. Don't just scroll past.
• Lastly, sign this petition, which is calling on the government to support the UK's hospitality industry through the Coronavirus crisis.

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https://twitter.com/matt_tebbutt/status/1239829627197153281

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The Coronavirus pandemic is a challenge and a tragedy in equal measure for everybody, not only in this country, but across the world. Decline in footfall, revenue and business in general was inevitable.

We are all in this together. Let's help where we can.

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A total fucking disgrace. If you have always enjoyed small independent restaurants.they really need you right now

Boris Johnson: Call to the Government to support UK's hospitality industry through the Coronavirus crisis - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/qU6bAM8DCq via @UKChange

— Matt Tebbutt (@matt_tebbutt) March 17, 2020]]>

A total fucking disgrace. If you have always enjoyed small independent restaurants.they really need you right now

Boris Johnson: Call to the Government to support UK's hospitality industry through the Coronavirus crisis - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/qU6bAM8DCq via @UKChange

— Matt Tebbutt (@matt_tebbutt) March 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/junior-doctor-launches-petition-to-test-nhs-staff-for-covid-19/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:34:00 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11793

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]]> 11793 0 0 0 A junior doctor's campaign for NHS staff testing is gathering huge support amid the virus outbreak. 

Rebecca McCauley launched a change.org petition addressed to Health Secretary Matt Hancock on 15 March, pleading with the government to introduce tests for health care workers.

Within 48 hours, it has accumulated almost half a million signatures.

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The petition reads:

I have a dilemma. 
I have a cough. 

I’m a junior doctor, currently working in an emergency assessment unit. My cough is minor, and it’s March, so quite common to get a cough... but how do I know it’s not COVID-19? The truth is I don’t. 

So now I have to ask... do I stay off work for 7 days, leaving a shortfall of staff and putting further strain on the already strained NHS, when the likelihood is that I don’t actually have COVID-19?

OR, do I go to work with my minor cough (as I would normally) and risk potentially spreading COVID-19 to all of the sicker patients I see on a daily basis? 

This same dilemma is being faced by ALL NHS workers, including the cleaners (who are the unsung heroes in all of this!) Currently, tests are only being done on patients who require hospital admission. This virus will cause minor symptoms for most people, and relatively young and healthy staff are most likely to fall into that category. The issue is the patients we treat are not healthy, they are frail and vulnerable. Ask yourself this- if your loved one needs hospital care for a condition not related to Covid-19, would you want them to be treated by staff who are likely infected with it? If not, please help us out here. 

We WANT to stay in work. We are YOUR National Health Service. We are proud to serve but we need some common sense here...

I am petitioning for prioritisation of testing for NHS staff... so that those who need to stay away do so, with a clear conscience, and those who can work can do so, with a clear conscience. 

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The UK's hesitancy to test health workers appears to be at odds with the advice issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO), with the director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus instructing nations to "test, test, test" as cases of coronavirus continue to climb.

South Korea, one of the worst-suffering countries for COVID-19, is doing as many as 10,000 tests a day and cases have plummeted.

Kang Kyung-wha, the country's foreign minister, has said: “Testing is central because it leads to every detection. It minimises further spread and it quickly treats those with the virus and that’s the key behind our very low fatality rate.”

You can sign Rebecca's petition online.

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]]> 11799 0 0 0 Sugo Pasta Kitchen is cancelling its covers following the recommended social distancing measures announced by the government on Monday. 

The popular restaurant made the announcement on Monday morning via social media, confirming that no service would take place for the next two days (17 and 18 March) so they could have "some time to consider [a] full response to this mighty problem."

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Seeing Sugo empty by night will be a peculiar sight, with the restaurant typically packed to the rafters since it opening its doors in summer 2018.

Both its locations in Ancoats and Altrincham will be locking up until after mid-week as bosses determine the best course of action ahead of a seriously testing few weeks.

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The local hospitality sector is expected to be hit hard by the outbreak of COVID-19 and the government's subsequent recommendation to avoid pubs, bars and restaurants.

Some eateries are already looking at ways to send food out to customers instead, with Deliveroo and Just Eat currently offering "contact-free delivery" services to minimise the chances of contagion.

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With the UK Government effectively telling people not to visit restaurants and apply social distancing we have decided...

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With the UK Government effectively telling people not to visit restaurants and apply social distancing we have decided...

Posted by Sugo Pasta Kitchen Manchester on Monday, March 16, 2020

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]]> 11820 0 0 0 The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to thousands of hospitalisations worldwide, but it's also created another serious problem: Misinformation. 

Experts have expressed concern at the increase of false rumours swirling through the web - which range from bogus claims about treatment to false rumours about individuals being infected.

One recent story suggested that former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo had turned his chain of Pestana CR7 Hotels into treatment centres for those with coronavirus.

However, owners have confirmed the rumours to be completely fabricated.

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Several media accounts retweeted a message from an Italian journalist stating: “Cristiano Ronaldo’s @PestanaCR7 hotels will become hospitals next week, where patients in Portugal will be treated free of charge. He will pay all medical staff. #COVID19. What a man.”

It was shared more than 1,700 times before Pestana Hotel spoke to AFP Fact Check.

According to The Independent, the spokesperson stated: “The information is inaccurate. We did not receive any indication in this regard.”

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Transforming spaces such as hotels would be in breach of guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO), with these types of buildings deemed insufficient to supply the necessary equipment to successfully treat patients.

Ronaldo himself has not commented on the issue, although the Juventus player did release a statement via his social media accounts encouraging the public to follow the advice of WHO.

"Protecting human life must come above any other interests," said the footballer.

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Penguins like Edward and Annie will begin to build their nests next week. Join us digitally for nesting coverage! In the meantime, we will be sharing lots of different animal updates (and yes, Wellington will return!) ?? (2/3) pic.twitter.com/eCYKOwdOMz

— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 16, 2020]]>

While this may be a strange time for us, these days feel normal for animals at Shedd. Our caregivers are constantly providing new experiences for the animals to explore and express their natural behaviors with. Let us know what penguin activities you would like to see! (3/3) pic.twitter.com/ftlow7iPHl

— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 16, 2020]]>

I... I love them.

Thank you for this bright spot in a tough week!

— Kyle Lefler (@kylelefler) March 16, 2020]]> Everyone needs to see this.

Right, we’ve got some really important news for you. Some good, wholesome content that we all need right now.

It involves penguins. Do we have your attention now? We bloody hope so.

Whilst many across the world are currently practising social distancing or taking measures to self-isolate, others are getting their first taste of free rein.

Following the lockdown closure to members of the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago decided to let their penguins roam the facility and meet their other animal roommates.

And yes, it’s all on video.

https://twitter.com/shedd_aquarium/status/1239662268859719681?s=20

The aquarium took to Twitter yesterday afternoon to share some of the extremely heartwarming footage with the public and as you can imagine, it’s gone pretty viral. There’s some real strong penguin appreciation across the world right now and we absolutely love to see it.

The videos have racked up hundreds of thousands of likes, retweets and comments from people all over the world and it’s really not hard to see why.

We think this reply sums it up best.

https://twitter.com/kylelefler/status/1239663400109531137?s=20

At a time when we’re all searching for a distraction, is there any better distraction than a video of some penguins waddling around without a clue of what’s going on?

Absolutely not.

All the way from Manchester, thank you Shedd Aquarium!

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While this may be a strange time for us, these days feel normal for animals at Shedd. Our caregivers are constantly providing new experiences for the animals to explore and express their natural behaviors with. Let us know what penguin activities you would like to see! (3/3) pic.twitter.com/ftlow7iPHl

— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 16, 2020]]>

I... I love them.

Thank you for this bright spot in a tough week!

— Kyle Lefler (@kylelefler) March 16, 2020]]>

While this may be a strange time for us, these days feel normal for animals at Shedd. Our caregivers are constantly providing new experiences for the animals to explore and express their natural behaviors with. Let us know what penguin activities you would like to see! (3/3) pic.twitter.com/ftlow7iPHl

— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 16, 2020]]>

I... I love them.

Thank you for this bright spot in a tough week!

— Kyle Lefler (@kylelefler) March 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/euro-2020-postponed-until-2021/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:59:06 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11832

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]]> 11832 0 0 0 Euro 2020 has been postponed.

Euro 2020 has been postponed by one year to 2021 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

UEFA, European football's governing body, confirmed the postponement following an emergency video conference involving major stakeholders this afternoon.

The postponement was confirmed via official statements, as well as on UEFA and Euro 2020's verified social accounts.

The tournament was due to take place from 12th June - 12th July this year and to mark the championship's 60th anniversary, would have seen matches held at 12 venues across the continent.

https://twitter.com/EURO2020/status/1239923064269410306?s=20

https://twitter.com/UEFA/status/1239963107851714561?s=20

 

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UEFA has postponed Euro 2020 until the summer of 2021 to allow European leagues more time to complete their seasons amid the coronavirus pandemic.

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 17, 2020]]>

This is according to the Norwegian FA.

Uefa has been holding an emergency video conference today to finalise plans.

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 17, 2020]]>

UEFA has postponed Euro 2020 until the summer of 2021 to allow European leagues more time to complete their seasons amid the coronavirus pandemic.

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 17, 2020]]>

This is according to the Norwegian FA.

Uefa has been holding an emergency video conference today to finalise plans.

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 17, 2020]]>

UEFA has postponed Euro 2020 until the summer of 2021 to allow European leagues more time to complete their seasons amid the coronavirus pandemic.

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 17, 2020]]>

This is according to the Norwegian FA.

Uefa has been holding an emergency video conference today to finalise plans.

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 17, 2020]]>

UEFA today announced the postponement of its flagship national team competition, UEFA EURO 2020. 

Read full statement ?

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) March 17, 2020]]>

UEFA would like to reassure ticket holders that if they cannot attend the tournament in 2021, the face value of their tickets will be refunded in full.

Further information on the refund process will be communicated over the next month via e-mail and https://t.co/b0vCWqjTMa. pic.twitter.com/JmuA6YERcG

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) March 17, 2020]]>

UEFA, the European Club Association, European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe today signed a joint resolution on the principles of a contingency plan regarding the 2019-20 season.

The principles include details on the completion of national team and club competitions…

— UEFA (@UEFA) March 17, 2020]]>

UEFA would like to reassure ticket holders that if they cannot attend the tournament in 2021, the face value of their tickets will be refunded in full.

Further information on the refund process will be communicated over the next month via e-mail and https://t.co/b0vCWqjTMa. pic.twitter.com/JmuA6YERcG

— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) March 17, 2020]]>

UEFA, the European Club Association, European Leagues and FIFPRO Europe today signed a joint resolution on the principles of a contingency plan regarding the 2019-20 season.

The principles include details on the completion of national team and club competitions…

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]]> 11836 0 0 0 Closures are effective from today.

Cinema chains across the UK are temporarily shutting down with immediate effect amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns following yesterday's government briefing.

ODEON, Cineworld, Vue, Everyman cinemas have released statements today announcing closures of premises up and down the country.

The closures come a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised the public to avoid mass gatherings in venues such as pubs, clubs, theatres and similar.

https://twitter.com/ODEONCinemas/status/1239854191071330314?s=20

https://twitter.com/cineworld/status/1239913320175542273?s=20

https://twitter.com/Everymancinema/status/1239904246511919109?s=20

ODEON, Cineworld, Vue and Everyman each have a significant presence in Greater Manchester with multiple venues across the borough, all of which are set to shut.

According to Screen Daily though, even before such announcements were made, UK and Ireland box office takings were down 50% between Friday and Sunday, compared with the previous weekend, as many choose to avoid and comply with social distancing advice.

More information regarding refunds and pre-booked tickets to screenings at each cinema chain can be obtained via the links above.

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We are closing all cinemas across the UK and Ireland until further notice in light of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and recent government advice. For more information, click here >> https://t.co/AyU2xD6Oq2 pic.twitter.com/Uohen9MWO6

— Cineworld Cinemas (@cineworld) March 17, 2020]]>

An important message from ODEON pic.twitter.com/tlgnL5FS84

— ODEON (@ODEONCinemas) March 17, 2020]]>

We are sorry to let you know that following the government's advice in the wake of coronavirus our cinemas will be closed for 2 weeks. We want everyone to be safe and healthy so we act as soon as we think that temporary closure is necessary. pic.twitter.com/LjPdxUVw7T

— Everyman Cinema (@Everymancinema) March 17, 2020]]>

An important message from ODEON pic.twitter.com/tlgnL5FS84

— ODEON (@ODEONCinemas) March 17, 2020]]>

We are closing all cinemas across the UK and Ireland until further notice in light of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and recent government advice. For more information, click here >> https://t.co/AyU2xD6Oq2 pic.twitter.com/Uohen9MWO6

— Cineworld Cinemas (@cineworld) March 17, 2020]]>

We are sorry to let you know that following the government's advice in the wake of coronavirus our cinemas will be closed for 2 weeks. We want everyone to be safe and healthy so we act as soon as we think that temporary closure is necessary. pic.twitter.com/LjPdxUVw7T

— Everyman Cinema (@Everymancinema) March 17, 2020]]>

We are closing all cinemas across the UK and Ireland until further notice in light of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and recent government advice. For more information, click here >> https://t.co/AyU2xD6Oq2 pic.twitter.com/Uohen9MWO6

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We are sorry to let you know that following the government's advice in the wake of coronavirus our cinemas will be closed for 2 weeks. We want everyone to be safe and healthy so we act as soon as we think that temporary closure is necessary. pic.twitter.com/LjPdxUVw7T

— Everyman Cinema (@Everymancinema) March 17, 2020]]>

An important message from ODEON pic.twitter.com/tlgnL5FS84

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]]> 11843 0 0 0 A pub in Rochdale is offering a place for people to hole up amid the coronavirus panic.

The Flying Horse, which has been part of the town for more than 300 years and won CAMRA's Greater Manchester Pub of the Year Award in 2019, is vowing to stay open as long as possible to help people in need.

In an inspiring post on social media, the pub declared:

"Remember we are a hotel, rooms are available and if you need a room let us know! If it’s so you don’t endanger a vulnerable person at home with C19 and find yourself temporarily homeless the room will be free of charge!"

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In the inspiring message, The Flying Horse pointed out that the pub has "endured some of humanity’s biggest threats", listing "smallpox, Spanish flu, 6 recessions, 2 world wars, the rise and fall of an empire, the start and end to our involvement in Europe, napoleon, hitler and mr blobby" as examples.

The owners also encouraged local residents to come together, stating: "What we are saying Rochdale...just do what we have always done! Care for our neighbors [sic], our needy, our families but more than that care for the strangers down the street!

"The Flyer will stay open as long as we can, we will always welcome you beautiful Rochdalians into our old pub and help where we can."

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The post (which you can read in full here) has received more than 500 likes on Facebook and has been shared more than 200 times across the social media network.

That's the spirit, Rochdale.

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Ladies & Gentlemen of Rochdale, It seems as good a time as any to throw some good old fashioned British commonsense...

Posted by The Flying Horse Hotel on Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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Ladies & Gentlemen of Rochdale, It seems as good a time as any to throw some good old fashioned British commonsense...

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Ladies & Gentlemen of Rochdale, It seems as good a time as any to throw some good old fashioned British commonsense...

Posted by The Flying Horse Hotel on Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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]]> 11850 0 0 0 Hashem Abedi has been found guilty of murder over the Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people in 2017.

At his previous trial, the brother of Salman Abedi, was told that he was ‘just as guilty’ as his older brother, who detonated the explosives in a suicide attack.

He was not present as the Old Bailey returned their verdicts on the remaining counts.

Abedi has continued to evade responsibility for the attack since that took place on May 22nd, 2017.

The trial heard Hashem Abedi had encouraged his brother and helped him design the bomb. He also sourced shrapnel and chemicals to make the deadly TATP explosive.

A panel of three women and eight men found Abedi guilty of murder, attempted murder and conspiring with his brother to cause explosions. Deliberations lasted less than five hours.

He now faces life in prison. More to follow.

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]]> 11854 0 0 0 As the UK prepares to go into hibernation, we're left facing the daunting prospect of being unable to watch movies with friends and family for weeks.

But, as it turns out, Netflix and chill doesn't have to become a strangely lonesome activity after all.

Thankfully, there are ways to stream media together as a group - even during isolation.

A special app called "Netflix Party" has been designed to synchronise video playback across multiple devices - letting you binge TV series with your loved ones despite being located miles away.

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Netflix Party runs as an extension on Google Chrome - linking up the streams so they run together at the same time.

There's also a group chat function available to share your thoughts about what's happening on screen.

To install the feature, simply head over to the Google Chrome Store.

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Once downloaded, you can open Netflix, select any show, click the "NP" button and start sharing the link with your friends.

So, at least there's silver lining to all this madness. Long-distance movie nights are officially a thing.

Happy and healthy hibernating, everyone.

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Okay now this virus is pissing me off ? #Mcdonaldsmonopoly pic.twitter.com/QkTXNLeoUn

— Nutri_AF | Anna (@AnnaFlemingo) March 17, 2020]]>

We have made the difficult decision to delay the Monopoly promotion until later in the year until we can be confident that you can win, claim and redeem the prizes available.

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 17, 2020]]> McDonald’s UK and Ireland has made some huge decisions this evening following continued developments and updated guidance from the governments and health authorities.

An email sent out this evening outlines that the chain will remain open but will switch to Drive Thru only, closing all seating areas. They will also operate their takeaway service full time.

However, the email comes with a major casualty, as McDonald's Monopoly is off the table for  the foreseeable future.

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The email reads: "Our restaurants will remain open for as long as it is safe to do so.

"In the last 24 hours it has become clear that we need to temporarily change our operations to ensure the wellbeing of our employees and customers consistent with the governments’ guidance on social distancing.

"Therefore from 5am tomorrow morning all restaurants will close seating areas and temporarily move to being takeaway, Drive Thru and McDelivery® only."

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It continues: "No restaurants will offer dine-in or table service, but the My McDonald’s App will continue to offer the opportunity to order and pay ahead for collection and Drive Thru.

"Toilets and handwashing facilities will remain open wherever possible but seating areas and children's play areas will close.

"With immediate effect, all of our Drive Thrus and all McDelivery® orders via Uber Eats and Just Eat, will be contact-free, with no physical contact between customers, employees and couriers wherever possible.

"The wellbeing of our employees, customers and suppliers remains of the greatest importance to us and these changes are designed with you all in mind. We have not taken this decision lightly and will continue to review this over the coming days."

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https://twitter.com/AnnaFlemingo/status/1239995252825559040

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The email then details changes to its forthcoming edition of Monopoly, stating: "As we review the broader implications of the pandemic, we have taken the decision to delay this year's Monopoly promotion until we can be confident that customers can win, claim and redeem the prizes available.

"This year’s prizes include a number of luxury holidays, European city breaks and cruises which will have all been impacted by current and ongoing restrictions on international travel. Following conversations with our suppliers and prize partners, we feel it is appropriate to delay the promotion until later this year."

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We have made the difficult decision to delay the Monopoly promotion until later in the year until we can be confident that you can win, claim and redeem the prizes available.

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 17, 2020]]>

Okay now this virus is pissing me off ? #Mcdonaldsmonopoly pic.twitter.com/QkTXNLeoUn

— Nutri_AF | Anna (@AnnaFlemingo) March 17, 2020]]>

We have made the difficult decision to delay the Monopoly promotion until later in the year until we can be confident that you can win, claim and redeem the prizes available.

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/sainsburys-announces-priority-shopping-time-for-elderly-and-most-vulnerable/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:51:28 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11868

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We have listened to feedback from you and from Sainsbury’s colleagues across the country and wanted to share some of the extra steps we are taking to make sure everyone has access to the items that they need pic.twitter.com/jRoCLm6CXt

— Sainsbury's (@sainsburys) March 18, 2020]]> It comes after feedback from shoppers and employees across the nation.

Sainsbury's has announced priority shopping time at stores up and down the country for the elderly and most vulnerable amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

This is due to begin from Thursday 19th March.

Following in the much applauded footsteps of Iceland stores who announced, Sainsbury's the latest UK supermarket chain to announce plans for priority shopping time and did so in a statement across social channels this morning.

These measures have been brought it to "to make sure everyone has access to the items that they need".

https://twitter.com/sainsburys/status/1240171078414143488?s=20

Also from this Thursday, Sainsbury's will be closing cafes and meat, fish and pizza counters in order to free up freight capacity for essential products.

In further efforts to reduce stock-piling amongst shoppers, it has also announced that customers will be restricted to buying a maximum of three of any grocery product and a maximum of two of the most popular products, including toilet roll.

The supermarket chain will be expanding its 'click and collect' service from Monday 23rd March for any customer unable to travel to a store.

In response to the changes, CEO of J Sainsbury plc, Mike Coupe, said that: "I hope that you can respect this decision and will work with us as we try our best to help those that need it the most".

More information on timings for priority shopping to follow.

COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday 11th March, with matters developing hourly across the world.

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We have listened to feedback from you and from Sainsbury’s colleagues across the country and wanted to share some of the extra steps we are taking to make sure everyone has access to the items that they need pic.twitter.com/jRoCLm6CXt

— Sainsbury's (@sainsburys) March 18, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/middleton-taxi-firm-goes-above-and-beyond-for-elderly-and-those-self-isolating/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:27:28 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11876

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]]> 11876 0 0 0 One taxi firm is going the extra mile "in order to help the people of Middleton during these testing times".

Diamond 1 Taxis is going above and beyond to help the elderly and self-isolating members of the community.

In a post on their Facebook page yesterday evening, which has amassed hundreds of likes and interactions, the Middleton taxi firm listed the measures they would be putting in place and the services they would now be offering amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Following a meeting with its management team, the taxi firm will now offer a range of services to the elderly, most vulnerable and self-isolating residents of Middleton. This includes a prescription collect and delivery service and a shopping collect and delivery service for free of charge, with the only costs incurred being for the shopping itself.

It is are also looking to sell essential items, such as toilet paper sourced from a wholesaler, for a discounted price to those who need it most.

How brilliant is this?

In the statement, the taxi firm said that it is "currently in the process of setting up a dedicated number for these services in the office", but informed that this is "taking longer than usual" primarily as "all businesses are suffering at the moment".

Diamond 1 Taxis vowed to keep all customers updated via their Facebook and Snapchat and will be constantly reviewing measures.

To make use of these services, you can contact the assigned number 07342671786 or info@no1cars.co.uk

We just love stories like this.

In Manchester, we look after our own. Our community spirit cannot be broken, even amid the most testing times.

If you're a business owner in Greater Manchester, please read our statement and get in touch with us at The Manc Group on contact@themanc.com to see how we can help you over the coming months.

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]]> 11810 0 0 0 Takeaways and delivery services are likely to become even more popular than they already are over the next few months of uncertainty.

Yet, with public concerns heightened across the board as matters progress amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many are understandably curious to know the course of action these companies plan to take in order safeguard welfare.

Deliveroo was one of the first to announce they would be launching a no-contact delivery service after initial concerns were raised last week.

Via email yesterday evening, the food delivery service contacted each of its members and previous customers to inform them of the launch of ‘contact-free delivery’ and demonstrate how to use it.

Many other food delivery services, takeaway chains and independent takeaways have followed suit.

For those who have never used a service before, but are thinking that now may be a good time to give it a go, let us explain how it all works. It basically gives you the power to opt for your rider/driver to "leave your food at your door rather than handing it over to you" and this option is presented at the point of ordering.

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As laid out by Deliveroo, here is the step-by-step process for 'contact-free delivery':

• Select the new ‘contact-free delivery’ feature at checkout - this message will go to your rider so they know to leave the food at your door.
• At this point you will be asked to add additional delivery instructions so your rider knows where to leave your food.
• You’ll receive a notification when your rider is nearby, reminding you that you have requested contact-free delivery.
• When your rider arrives they will place your order outside your door.
• Your rider will step back at least 1 metre and wait nearby for you to collect it.

Crucially, the service also works two ways, meaning "your rider will also have the ability to choose to make an order contact-free if they wish and will contact you through the app if they do".

Uber Eats will also be offering the same service as it understands "you may be relying more on food delivery right now". Via a statement on its website, Uber Eats has advised customers that they can "leave a note in the Uber Eats app to ask your delivery person to leave your food at the door".

Domino's will too be offering a no-contact delivery option "in response to some customers wishing to limit physical contact during the current COVID-19 outbreak" and the service will come at no extra charge.

All fairly simple, right?

At a time when many local and independent business are likely to begin feeling the pressure, making use of food delivery services where possible, could be your chance to help support them through.

So if you fancy a takeaway one night, instead of stock-piled pasta for the fourth meal in a row, then don't forget about 'contact-free delivery' options.

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]]> 11883 0 0 0 If anything can get us through these dark times, it's photos and videos of dogs. 

Mercifully, the internet has these in abundance. And they're serving a wonderful purpose today.

One little girl forced into quarantine has had her birthday party cancelled as she holes up in her home with her parents. Not even her grandparents are able to visit.

But after her mother shared this story online, Twitter came to the rescue - with people from all over the world posting pics of their adorable pets.

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https://twitter.com/LearNonsense/status/1239908625210118145?s=20

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Dr. Sara Lodge took to social media on Tuesday (17 March) to ask fellow users for doggy media in an attempt to lift the spirits of her daughter.

She wrote: "Twitter, I have a request. It’s my daughter, Rosie’s 5th birthday tomorrow. But my partner has a fever, so we have to self-quarantine for 2 weeks. Her party is cancelled and grandparents barred. Could you send her some pics of your dogs (or animals generally) to cheer her up?"

The response has been incredible.

50,000 comments are bulking out the thread - which has been shared more than 10,000 times across the platform.

It also contains some of the best videos of animals you'll ever see - including one video where someone has dubbed in a birthday message to create a talking pooch.

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https://twitter.com/MegsNewshound/status/1240021439710986241?s=20

https://twitter.com/BarnacleRed/status/1240029269197303808?s=20

https://twitter.com/PebbleTerrier/status/1239991065786097664?s=20

https://twitter.com/MarielSalcedo/status/1240046423548231680?s=20

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We hope this response has managed to successfully cheer up Rosie on her big day.

Happy birthday!

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Twitter, I have a request. It’s my daughter, Rosie’s 5th birthday tomorrow. But my partner has a fever, so we have to self-quarantine for 2 weeks. Her party is cancelled and grandparents barred. Could you send her some pics of your dogs (or animals generally) to cheer her up?

— Dr Sara Lodge (@LearNonsense) March 17, 2020]]>

Twitter, I have a request. It’s my daughter, Rosie’s 5th birthday tomorrow. But my partner has a fever, so we have to self-quarantine for 2 weeks. Her party is cancelled and grandparents barred. Could you send her some pics of your dogs (or animals generally) to cheer her up?

— Dr Sara Lodge (@LearNonsense) March 17, 2020]]>

Here you go cuties ❤❤❤ pic.twitter.com/K54RpPrhnG

— Meg Newshound (@MegsNewshound) March 17, 2020]]>

Happy birthday Rosie. This is our dog Boo. pic.twitter.com/3DFWfOmrTg

— Nick Fletcher (@BarnacleRed) March 17, 2020]]>

Well we hope Rosie has a special day, no matter what is happening ☺️?☺️ pic.twitter.com/Nv0ghrAqB0

— Pebble PR Terrier (@PebbleTerrier) March 17, 2020]]>

Here’s a bowl of Oatmeal, my puppy! pic.twitter.com/yw5pKKez41

— Mariel Salcedo (@MarielSalcedo) March 17, 2020]]>

Happy birthday Rosie. This is our dog Boo. pic.twitter.com/3DFWfOmrTg

— Nick Fletcher (@BarnacleRed) March 17, 2020]]>

Here you go cuties ❤❤❤ pic.twitter.com/K54RpPrhnG

— Meg Newshound (@MegsNewshound) March 17, 2020]]>

Well we hope Rosie has a special day, no matter what is happening ☺️?☺️ pic.twitter.com/Nv0ghrAqB0

— Pebble PR Terrier (@PebbleTerrier) March 17, 2020]]>

Here’s a bowl of Oatmeal, my puppy! pic.twitter.com/yw5pKKez41

— Mariel Salcedo (@MarielSalcedo) March 17, 2020]]>

Twitter, I have a request. It’s my daughter, Rosie’s 5th birthday tomorrow. But my partner has a fever, so we have to self-quarantine for 2 weeks. Her party is cancelled and grandparents barred. Could you send her some pics of your dogs (or animals generally) to cheer her up?

— Dr Sara Lodge (@LearNonsense) March 17, 2020]]>

Here you go cuties ❤❤❤ pic.twitter.com/K54RpPrhnG

— Meg Newshound (@MegsNewshound) March 17, 2020]]>

Happy birthday Rosie. This is our dog Boo. pic.twitter.com/3DFWfOmrTg

— Nick Fletcher (@BarnacleRed) March 17, 2020]]>

Well we hope Rosie has a special day, no matter what is happening ☺️?☺️ pic.twitter.com/Nv0ghrAqB0

— Pebble PR Terrier (@PebbleTerrier) March 17, 2020]]>

Here’s a bowl of Oatmeal, my puppy! pic.twitter.com/yw5pKKez41

— Mariel Salcedo (@MarielSalcedo) March 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/text-from-landlord-to-his-tenant-goes-viral-for-all-the-right-reasons/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:18:28 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11885

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]]> 11885 0 0 0 Support for a Manchester landlord has poured in after a tenant tweeted a message he sent out.

During testing times amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and with employment circumstances changing for many, renters up and down the country will understandably be feeling concerned about covering rent and bills payments over the coming months.

Knowing the feelings of anxiety and uncertainty that his tenants must currently be faced with, one Manchester landlord has reached out to offer reassurance and it's just absolutely bloody lovely.

Amy Gledhill, from Bury, tweeted out the text she received from her landlord, Chris, this morning:

https://twitter.com/ThatGledhill/status/1239842843532972032

The tweet has amassed hundreds of thousands of retweets, likes and comments with many calling for 'Chris Landlord' to become Prime Minister and honestly, who could argue?

One reply said: "That's the sort of landlord, all private renting tenants, could with right now. Money isn't everything. People's lives and good health, come before anything else."

Another said: "Chris Landlord is a bloody decent human being. Be like Chris Landlord."

If 'Chris Landlord' is reading this, please run for PM, you've got our vote.

Another pat on the back for Manchester!

 

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My landlord just text me this and I'm sobbing. LANDLORDS, TAKE NOTE. If you're in a position to say this to someone, please do. When we can't rely on the government, we've got to help each other. #COVID19 #rentfreeze #landlords pic.twitter.com/FuIi1JIU0C

— Amy Gledhill (@ThatGledhill) March 17, 2020]]>

My landlord just text me this and I'm sobbing. LANDLORDS, TAKE NOTE. If you're in a position to say this to someone, please do. When we can't rely on the government, we've got to help each other. #COVID19 #rentfreeze #landlords pic.twitter.com/FuIi1JIU0C

— Amy Gledhill (@ThatGledhill) March 17, 2020]]>

My landlord just text me this and I'm sobbing. LANDLORDS, TAKE NOTE. If you're in a position to say this to someone, please do. When we can't rely on the government, we've got to help each other. #COVID19 #rentfreeze #landlords pic.twitter.com/FuIi1JIU0C

— Amy Gledhill (@ThatGledhill) March 17, 2020]]>

My landlord just text me this and I'm sobbing. LANDLORDS, TAKE NOTE. If you're in a position to say this to someone, please do. When we can't rely on the government, we've got to help each other. #COVID19 #rentfreeze #landlords pic.twitter.com/FuIi1JIU0C

— Amy Gledhill (@ThatGledhill) March 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/glastonbury-festival-2020-has-been-cancelled/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:06:49 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11888

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]]> 11888 0 0 0 Glastonbury 2020 has been cancelled.

The festival just announced the news on Instagram confirmed that they will be enforcing a "fallow year" for the event.

Their announcement reads: "We are sorry to announce this, but Glastonbury 2020 will have to be cancelled, and this will be an enforced fallow year for the Festival.

"Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take for our 50th anniversary event, but following the new government measures announced this week – and in times of such unprecedented uncertainty – this is now our only viable option.

They have apologised to the 135,000 ticket holders.

More to follow.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B931gjHpDvP/

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This one is on us ? pic.twitter.com/gDLiZEuQi7

— Pret (@Pret) March 18, 2020]]>

To thank our emergency services, health and social care workers for all your amazing work in keeping us all safe, just show your work ID in a restaurant and have any free drink on us pic.twitter.com/6YlIwBe7eu

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 18, 2020]]> The NHS staff are our heroes all year round, but now more so than ever.

This is why many cafes, restaurants and shops are offering freebies to NHS workers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Both local and national, chains and independents. More and more companies are recognising the efforts of our health service and are getting on board each day.

Just to say thank you.

A much needed and very well deserved thank you.

McDonalds

The fast food chain is offering NHS staff, emergency services and social care workers a drink for free at any restaurant across the country when a valid ID is presented.

https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1240235749896790020?s=20

https://twitter.com/WelshGasDoc/status/1240186040297697280?s=20

Pret

Pret, known for having the power to serve drinks on the house, is not only offering NHS staff their drinks for free, but also 50% off the marked price of all other items purchased as of today.

https://twitter.com/Pret/status/1240197249910611969?s=20

Mowgli Street Food

Indian street food chain, Mowgli, with two branches in Manchester city centre, is offering to feed NHS staff for free for the next two days, upon presentation of a valid ID.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B91vV2fhEPk/?igshid=1xyzg0w7ar4w8

Black Sheep Coffee

UK coffee chain, Black Sheep, which opened doors to Mancunians on Deansgate last year, is offering NHS staff a free coffee when a valid ID / hospital badge is shown.

https://twitter.com/leavetheherd/status/1239980994712780800?s=20

Brickhouse Social

Based on in the centre of Manchester, Brickhouse Social is offering NHS staff any food item for free when a valid ID card or payslip is presented.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9y1JqPn9uL/

Hip Hop Chip Shop

Ancoats' local chip shop is offering 50% off for all NHS staff amongst other commendable actions.

https://twitter.com/thehiphopchippy/status/1240336325099880449?s=20

 

Here are just a few other NHS freebies available elsewhere in the UK that we still think deserve our applause:

• Dominos - Three Yorkshire branches of one of the UK's most popular takeaway food chains, Pontefract, Castleford and Hemsworth, are giving NHS staff free pizza this Friday 20th March. Hopefully we'll see this across Greater Manchester soon.

• Best One Northampton - This corner shop in Northampton is not only giving free coffee to NHS staff, but is just generally going above and beyond for its community with the additional services it's offering.

• Millennium Hotel, Chelsea - Chelsea FC owner, Roman Abramovich, is offering NHS staff the opportunity to stay in the four star hotel in Stamford Bridge for free whilst they tackle the coronavirus outbreak.

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If you know an NHS staff member, let them know what perks they're entitled to over the coming weeks - they really do deserve it!

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To thank our emergency services, health and social care workers for all your amazing work in keeping us all safe, just show your work ID in a restaurant and have any free drink on us pic.twitter.com/6YlIwBe7eu

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 18, 2020]]>

This one is on us ? pic.twitter.com/gDLiZEuQi7

— Pret (@Pret) March 18, 2020]]>

Many retailers are hurting right now, including us, but this is the time to support our NHS heroes who are working round the clock. To all hospital personnel, you will be offered free coffee at our shops upon showing your hospital badge☕️Thank you for your service! #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/5Dvz2o2loj

— Black Sheep Coffee (@leavetheherd) March 17, 2020]]>

Many retailers are hurting right now, including us, but this is the time to support our NHS heroes who are working round the clock. To all hospital personnel, you will be offered free coffee at our shops upon showing your hospital badge☕️Thank you for your service! #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/5Dvz2o2loj

— Black Sheep Coffee (@leavetheherd) March 17, 2020]]>

Thank you @McDonaldsUK for giving free drinks to NHS Staff if they show their ID Badge, massively appreciated pic.twitter.com/dapiPsmXr7

— Dave Jones ????????️‍? (@WelshGasDoc) March 18, 2020]]>

Thank you @McDonaldsUK for giving free drinks to NHS Staff if they show their ID Badge, massively appreciated pic.twitter.com/dapiPsmXr7

— Dave Jones ????????️‍? (@WelshGasDoc) March 18, 2020]]>

To thank our emergency services, health and social care workers for all your amazing work in keeping us all safe, just show your work ID in a restaurant and have any free drink on us pic.twitter.com/6YlIwBe7eu

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 18, 2020]]>

Thank you @McDonaldsUK for giving free drinks to NHS Staff if they show their ID Badge, massively appreciated pic.twitter.com/dapiPsmXr7

— Dave Jones ????????️‍? (@WelshGasDoc) March 18, 2020]]>

This one is on us ? pic.twitter.com/gDLiZEuQi7

— Pret (@Pret) March 18, 2020]]>

Many retailers are hurting right now, including us, but this is the time to support our NHS heroes who are working round the clock. To all hospital personnel, you will be offered free coffee at our shops upon showing your hospital badge☕️Thank you for your service! #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/5Dvz2o2loj

— Black Sheep Coffee (@leavetheherd) March 17, 2020]]>

To thank our emergency services, health and social care workers for all your amazing work in keeping us all safe, just show your work ID in a restaurant and have any free drink on us pic.twitter.com/6YlIwBe7eu

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 18, 2020]]>

Thank you @McDonaldsUK for giving free drinks to NHS Staff if they show their ID Badge, massively appreciated pic.twitter.com/dapiPsmXr7

— Dave Jones ????????️‍? (@WelshGasDoc) March 18, 2020]]>

This one is on us ? pic.twitter.com/gDLiZEuQi7

— Pret (@Pret) March 18, 2020]]>

Many retailers are hurting right now, including us, but this is the time to support our NHS heroes who are working round the clock. To all hospital personnel, you will be offered free coffee at our shops upon showing your hospital badge☕️Thank you for your service! #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/5Dvz2o2loj

— Black Sheep Coffee (@leavetheherd) March 17, 2020]]>

Current Opening Times
Tue-Fri: 12-2.30pm / 5-9pm
Sat: 12-9pm
Sun: 12-8pm

> Takeout
> Deliveries @Deliveroo
> Gift Vouchers - Launching Soon
> 50% Off For @NHSuk NHS Workers
> @ManchesterCares Elderly Person Hot Food Delivery - Launching Soon

— Hip Hop Chip Shop (@thehiphopchippy) March 18, 2020]]>

Current Opening Times
Tue-Fri: 12-2.30pm / 5-9pm
Sat: 12-9pm
Sun: 12-8pm

> Takeout
> Deliveries @Deliveroo
> Gift Vouchers - Launching Soon
> 50% Off For @NHSuk NHS Workers
> @ManchesterCares Elderly Person Hot Food Delivery - Launching Soon

— Hip Hop Chip Shop (@thehiphopchippy) March 18, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/a-man-has-built-an-unbelievable-lego-bed-for-his-son-from-scratch/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:35:51 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11907

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]]> 11907 0 0 0 It's true that social media can be extremely divisive. But every now and then, something happens that unites the internet. 

This is one of those times.

A man and his son have worked together to build a lego bed - and Facebook users are falling over one another in an attempt to praise the pair for their work.

Danny Smith posted several images of the incredible block-inspired creation on the DIY On A Budget group, capturing the bed in its embryonic stage and as a final product.

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Danny wrote:

"Me and my lad made a Lego bed.

"We searched all over to buy one but couldn't find anything close to what we wanted, so we made our own.

"The building of the inner & outer frame, and the arrangement of the brickwork layout was relatively straight forward. The painting took some time and patience, but I think overall the end result is not bad at all.

"My lad is chuffed to bits with it."

Easy to see why.

It's mega.

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More than 12,000 people have rushed to like post, with hundreds of comments informing Danny what a fantastic job he'd done.

You can see the bed in all its glory - along with many other home projects - by joining the DIY On A Budget group.

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]]> 11912 0 0 0 A prisoner has tested positive for coronavirus in the first confirmed case of an inmate contracting the disease in the UK. 

The man was behind bars at HMP Manchester, also known as Strangeways, and is currently being treated in hospital.

There are 13 inmates and four members of staff now in isolation, however no other prisoners or wardens have yet tested positive.

https://twitter.com/hmpps/status/1240284259019034624

https://twitter.com/DannyShawBBC/status/1240283471765016577

No further details about the prisoner have been released.

Bosses at the prison say hygiene is being prioritised, but that they were striving to 'ensure a normal regime for as long as possible' during the outbreak.

Visits are going ahead as normal. More to follow.

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BREAKING: A prisoner at HMP Manchester has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in hospital - says @MoJGovUK No other prison staff or prisoners have tested positive but 13 prisoners and four members of staff were put into isolation as a precaution.

— Danny Shaw (@DannyShawBBC) March 18, 2020]]>

BREAKING: A prisoner at HMP Manchester has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in hospital - says @MoJGovUK No other prison staff or prisoners have tested positive but 13 prisoners and four members of staff were put into isolation as a precaution.

— Danny Shaw (@DannyShawBBC) March 18, 2020]]>

BREAKING: A prisoner at HMP Manchester has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in hospital - says @MoJGovUK No other prison staff or prisoners have tested positive but 13 prisoners and four members of staff were put into isolation as a precaution.

— Danny Shaw (@DannyShawBBC) March 18, 2020]]>

There is a confirmed case of #coronavirus in @HmpManchester.

No other prison staff or prisoners have tested positive & we are following PHE guidance to minimise the risk of further infection.

The prison remains open for visits.

More here: https://t.co/U42jyS6LQr

— HMPPS (@hmpps) March 18, 2020]]>

There is a confirmed case of #coronavirus in @HmpManchester.

No other prison staff or prisoners have tested positive & we are following PHE guidance to minimise the risk of further infection.

The prison remains open for visits.

More here: https://t.co/U42jyS6LQr

— HMPPS (@hmpps) March 18, 2020]]>

There is a confirmed case of #coronavirus in @HmpManchester.

No other prison staff or prisoners have tested positive & we are following PHE guidance to minimise the risk of further infection.

The prison remains open for visits.

More here: https://t.co/U42jyS6LQr

— HMPPS (@hmpps) March 18, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/all-schools-in-uk-will-close-on-friday/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:24:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11922

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Coronavirus: UK schools to close from Friday https://t.co/JJOreG50nO

— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 18, 2020]]> It has been confirmed that all schools across the UK will close their doors this Friday amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

The schools will shut "until further notice," it has been announced by Boris Johnson in today's live press conference on the BBC.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says the benefits of schools remaining as open are changing swiftly, and that schools are finding it difficult to continue as normal, as staff levels drop.

https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1240327246604390400

After schools shut their gates on Friday afternoon, they will remain closed for the "vast majority of pupils".

The news comes as the UK death toll rises to 104 - an increase of 32.

More to follow.

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Coronavirus: UK schools to close from Friday https://t.co/JJOreG50nO

— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 18, 2020]]>

Coronavirus: UK schools to close from Friday https://t.co/JJOreG50nO

— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 18, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-arndale-is-an-eery-ghost-town-tonight/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:16:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11927

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Walking through Manchester Arndale is very eery... kinda unsettling if I’m honest. #covid19UK #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/flFtaqu7cV

— Nath (@NathanJayRog) March 18, 2020]]> As the prime minister announces that all UK schools will close on Friday, public places across the country are quieter than ever.

More and more people are entering self-isolation while others work from home to avoid Coronavirus in what is the biggest pandemic to hit the country in modern times.

With that, the city of Manchester has become a ghost town, and while thousands are still using the city centre every day, photos on social media put into perspective just how much the COVID-19 outbreak has scared people away from mass gatherings.

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One of these places is Manchester Arndale.

Usually bustling at end of play for thousands of workers in the city centre, the popular shopping centre is a shortcut for most, and at 5pm every day it is a spaghetti junction of people making their way home.

But not tonight. Photos have appeared of the Arndale looking "eery and unsettling" as citizens avoid it in mass.

https://twitter.com/nathanjayrog/status/1240297274783215618?s=21

And while most businesses inside the city centre's famous mall remain open for the public, business is almost non-existent.

It will only get worse in the coming days as the country prepares for an imminent lockdown – much like the measures taken across the Mediterranean in Italy, Spain and beyond.

The photos emerge not long after it was announced that the first UK prisoner to test positive for Coronavirus was being held in Strangeways.

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The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK reached 2,626 today.

More than 56,221 people have now been tested for Covid-19 in the UK.

Below are some more photos of Manchester Arndale this evening.

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Walking through Manchester Arndale is very eery... kinda unsettling if I’m honest. #covid19UK #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/flFtaqu7cV

— Nath (@NathanJayRog) March 18, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/popular-bar-and-shooting-simulator-point-blank-give-covid-19-update/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:19:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11942

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]]> 11942 0 0 0 As a newly established player in the Manchester Activity & Hospitality scene, Point Blank Shooting is responding to the current climate with optimism, focus and care.

They celebrate their birthday this week along with what will soon be the launch of their second venue, Point Blank Shooting Newcastle, and rather than recoiling, the guys are coming out all guns blazing.

Point Blank are the UK’s first and only fully immersive shooting simulation range based on Deansgate. In only twelve months they have taken a concept and turned it into reality, right in the heart of Manchester.

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Since opening they have welcomed over fifty thousand guests through their doors with a five star rating across Trip Advisor, Facebook & Google.

The unique bar is the old tail of two local lads. Owner Mark Rushton states: "We’re really encouraged with the response by the government and extremely fortunate that we qualify already for some of the stimulus being offered, but this will take time to come through, so it’s important we also do everything we can to keep the lights on, and more importantly preparing for our future.

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He continues: “We’re super focused as a team with all of us doing our bit to get through this extremely testing time, but determined to come out the other side stronger than ever. Ultimately, taking care of the team that got us here is the most important thing to me; along with my wife and children.

"Our ‘aim’ is to retain all staff with as little to no disruption to wages by looking at new revenue, such as our new gift card initiatives. We’re looking to raise as much money as possible to safeguard all staff to ensure no pay disruption at all should and further restrictions come into place, with every penny raised going to keeping staff fully employed.”

The company are also working with Manchester based investment company Sedulo to look at possible share options. Not only to sure up the business now, but to secure the future of the company.

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The lads are ready to come out of the blocks at full pace once the industry recovers, with them already scoping out a new site next door having already outgrown their current site.

The Manchester venue is booked over a month in advance on certain days already.

To show your support for Point Blank, they are asking people to rifle down the back of their settees and buy gift vouchers that contain one-time-only deals for when normality returns.

You can do that on their website here.

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COVID-19 update 17.03.20: The safety of all our staff, artists and visitors is our top priority. All shows and events...

Posted by O2 Ritz Manchester on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

]]> Businesses around the country have closed their doors and festivals and events have been cancelled today as the battle to contain COVID-19 wages on.

Manchester city centre experienced its worst day for footfall since the Coronavirus epidemic came to light and many operators are scratching their heads in disbelief.

Throughout the day, bars, restaurants and other venues announced temporary closures – one of those was legendary events venue, the O2 Ritz.

The well known venue on Whitworth Street took to Facebook to announce a temporary postponement of all events and gigs earlier.

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The statement read: "The safety of all our staff, artists and visitors is our top priority. All shows and events until 31 March are temporarily postponed, so to help keep you up to date of plans and changes, ticket holders of any affected event will be contacted directly."

The company has vowed to contact all ticket holders for events up until March 31st and say they will keep their websites up to date regarding event dates and ticket sales.

Read the full post on the O2 Ritz Facebook page here.

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COVID-19 update 17.03.20: The safety of all our staff, artists and visitors is our top priority. All shows and events...

Posted by O2 Ritz Manchester on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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]]> 11955 0 0 0 Home Bargains is going above and beyond for its staff during the coronavirus pandemic - setting aside £30m to cover wages. 

The budget store has promised to pay any staff forced to self-isolate during this period.

Workers that do not need to self-isolate will also be paid two weeks’ extra salary.

A special Coronavirus Fund has been created to cope with the crisis - and Home Bargains took to Twitter to reassure staff they would receive financial support.

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https://twitter.com/homebargains/status/1240324199182413830?s=20

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The statement reads: “Thank you for your amazing work during this unprecedented time.

“We want you to feel secure during this turbulent period, so we have created a £30million Coronavirus Fund to financially support you during the outbreak.

“This will include paying staff that need to self-isolate for up to two weeks by maintaining their pay during this period, and to support team members in high risk groups that need to isolate for longer periods.

“If staff do not need to self-isolate between now and December they will be paid two weeks’ extra salary, so they do not miss out.”

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Home Bargains also stated it would be taking special measures to help customers during this difficult time - especially those considered to be more vulnerable.

Stores will be placing limits on particular products to help maintain inventory.

The retailer has also asked "non-vulnerable customers" not to shop during the first hour to ensure everyone has access to the items they need.

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‼️ Announcement to all our staff and customers ‼️ pic.twitter.com/PJk8lvInDM

— Home Bargains (@homebargains) March 18, 2020]]>

‼️ Announcement to all our staff and customers ‼️ pic.twitter.com/PJk8lvInDM

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‼️ Announcement to all our staff and customers ‼️ pic.twitter.com/PJk8lvInDM

— Home Bargains (@homebargains) March 18, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/who-are-the-key-workers-expected-to-help-others-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:17:20 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11963

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]]> 11963 0 0 0 These are eye-opening times. Across Manchester, and indeed the world, everyone seems to be going through a bit of a spiritual awakening. 

We're starting to realise what's most important. We're beginning to understand priorities a little better. And we're also developing a newfound appreciation for the people keeping us all afloat.

Some beautiful stories have risen through the thick tar of sad social media news in recent days, but one woman's post in particular has struck a chord.

This week, Rachel Clarke shared some sentiments with the Mint Manchester group that turned the spotlight onto the real heroes of modern times - and it's one of the truest, most profound statements posted on the platform to date.

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Rachel's post reads:

"So society's *real* key workers have just been revealed.

"Not the bankers. Not the traders. Not the elite hedge fund managers.

"It's the nurses. The doctors. The delivery drivers. The carers. The porters. The teachers. The shelf stackers. The checkout staff.

"#COVID19"

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Group members have also chimed in with a few other unsung heroes deserving of praise - from the contract cleaning staff right through to volunteers helping others.

These are dark times, no doubt. But at least we can take some solace in the fact that people are coming together and developing fresh respect for the types of human beings that make the world's wheels go round.

Stay strong, all.

If there's anyone else you believe deserves a mention - drop them in the comments box below. 

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]]> 11967 0 0 0 It's a worldwide trend and Greater Manchester's getting on board with it.

This isn't one for the 'bah humbugs' amongst us.

Is there any fuzzier feeling than the feeling you get when you first put your Christmas decorations up? It's tough to beat.

We could probably do with more of that fuzzy feeling right about now, couldn't we? This is why people across the world are putting their Christmas lights back up as a way of spreading a bit of festive cheer at a time when we really need it most.

The idea seems to have kick started across the pond, being suggested on Twitter as a "fair social distancing activity" amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

https://twitter.com/lanegrindle/status/1239320450301333504?s=20

https://twitter.com/quickbear/status/1239696945414725637?s=20

It soon started to catch on and the #LightsForLife hashtag, probably one of the most feel-good hashtags knocking about on social media at the moment, was born.

https://twitter.com/rhodyknowsbest/status/1239691417058004992?s=20

https://twitter.com/prairieswan/status/1240119121259270144?s=20

Realising what a popular trend #LightsForLife has become, Greater Manchester has decided to give it a good go.

A post on the WHYTHENSHAWE 1 community Facebook group, showing a street full of self-isolating households in the South Manchester suburb all lit up in an act to spread joy, has amassed hundreds of likes upon sharing yesterday evening.

We all need a bit of light at the moment, so why not take that literally? Nice one Wythenshawe.

We doubt it'll be long before other towns and villages across the borough follow suit!

 

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What if we all put our Christmas lights back up? Then we could get in the car and drive around and look at them. That seems like a fair social distancing activity.

— Lane Grindle (@lanegrindle) March 15, 2020]]>

My youngest son was bored today and said, "can we put Christmas lights on our tree outside to cheer us up?" Great idea buddy. Lights are on tonight as a sign of hope and the sweet mind of my 10 year old. #Rhodeisland #hope #lovemysons #Christmas #Cumberland pic.twitter.com/qhVjeuLc02

— Mike Griffin (@rhodyknowsbest) March 16, 2020]]>

My youngest son was bored today and said, "can we put Christmas lights on our tree outside to cheer us up?" Great idea buddy. Lights are on tonight as a sign of hope and the sweet mind of my 10 year old. #Rhodeisland #hope #lovemysons #Christmas #Cumberland pic.twitter.com/qhVjeuLc02

— Mike Griffin (@rhodyknowsbest) March 16, 2020]]>

What if we all put our Christmas lights back up? Then we could get in the car and drive around and look at them. That seems like a fair social distancing activity.

— Lane Grindle (@lanegrindle) March 15, 2020]]>

What if we all put our Christmas lights back up? Then we could get in the car and drive around and look at them. That seems like a fair social distancing activity.

— Lane Grindle (@lanegrindle) March 15, 2020]]>

My youngest son was bored today and said, "can we put Christmas lights on our tree outside to cheer us up?" Great idea buddy. Lights are on tonight as a sign of hope and the sweet mind of my 10 year old. #Rhodeisland #hope #lovemysons #Christmas #Cumberland pic.twitter.com/qhVjeuLc02

— Mike Griffin (@rhodyknowsbest) March 16, 2020]]>

My Christmas lights are back on, cause this is what I need right now. ☘️? pic.twitter.com/buOl0cTNDq

— Pam Swan (@prairieswan) March 18, 2020]]>

My Christmas lights are back on, cause this is what I need right now. ☘️? pic.twitter.com/buOl0cTNDq

— Pam Swan (@prairieswan) March 18, 2020]]>

My Christmas lights are back on, cause this is what I need right now. ☘️? pic.twitter.com/buOl0cTNDq

— Pam Swan (@prairieswan) March 18, 2020]]>

My mom thinks people should start putting up Christmas lights in their windows to remind each other that there is still life & light while we #StayTheFHome.

I think she’s on to something.#DoingMyPartCO #CoronavirusUSA #LightsForLife pic.twitter.com/XHxDyORAcS

— Michael ? (@quickbear) March 16, 2020]]>

My mom thinks people should start putting up Christmas lights in their windows to remind each other that there is still life & light while we #StayTheFHome.

I think she’s on to something.#DoingMyPartCO #CoronavirusUSA #LightsForLife pic.twitter.com/XHxDyORAcS

— Michael ? (@quickbear) March 16, 2020]]>

My mom thinks people should start putting up Christmas lights in their windows to remind each other that there is still life & light while we #StayTheFHome.

I think she’s on to something.#DoingMyPartCO #CoronavirusUSA #LightsForLife pic.twitter.com/XHxDyORAcS

— Michael ? (@quickbear) March 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/northern-nans-move-in-together-to-self-isolate-and-combat-loneliness/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:52:43 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11969

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]]> 11969 0 0 0 In one of the most heartwarming stories to come out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, three elderly women have decided to move in together whilst they self-isolate as a way of combating loneliness.

Doreen, Carol and Dotty, from the North of England, are each in their 70s and have been friends for over 40 years.

The government has advised that those over 70 years of age take extra precaution and practice stricter social distancing measures, but this friendship group just didn't fancy self-isolating alone.

They'd much prefer to do it together.

https://www.facebook.com/bbcbreakfast/videos/538215660140428/

The big debate amongst the women though is who has the best and most appropriate house to self-isolate in. They've each made a claim for why it should be theirs.

They're currently in Carol's house at the moment, but Dotty does have a "lovely long back garden, which would be great for exercising" making that quite the attractive prospect. Doreen thinks she's the strong winner however, as not only does she have a front room for any of them to escape to if "they get a bit tetchy with each other", but she also has a Netflix account meaning they can watch 'The Crown' together.

The best bit about this story though, hands down, is that the ladies admitted to having "a supply of wine in" to get them through and that wine is the only item they've been panic buying.

Brilliant.

During the trying, testing times we are currently experiencing, a friendship like this is bound to make it through. Honestly, if you do just one thing today, have a watch of this video.

It's sure to stick a smile on your face!

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Coronavirus | Isolating with friends

?? Lifelong friends Doreen, Dotty and Carol have been through divorce and loss together. Now they're planning on getting through isolation together, literally ⤵️

Posted by BBC Breakfast on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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Coronavirus | Isolating with friends

?? Lifelong friends Doreen, Dotty and Carol have been through divorce and loss together. Now they're planning on getting through isolation together, literally ⤵️

Posted by BBC Breakfast on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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Coronavirus | Isolating with friends

?? Lifelong friends Doreen, Dotty and Carol have been through divorce and loss together. Now they're planning on getting through isolation together, literally ⤵️

Posted by BBC Breakfast on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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]]> 11986 0 0 0 Greggs is serving free hot drinks to health, social and emergency service workers during the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Britain's beloved bakery announced the news this week via their Instagram account - guaranteeing that health workers will always be able to get their essential caffeine fix without ever having to dig into their pockets.

Greggs is the latest company to show support for the health sector, which is being subjected to mounting due to COVID-19.

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Greggs' Instagram post reads:

"To say thank you, have a hot drink on us.

"You’re amazing and we salute you. Just pop into the shop and show the team your work badge - they’ll serve you with a smile."

McDonald's, Pret, Mowgli and Hip Hop Chip Shop are just some of the other businesses handing out freebies to healthcare workers - offering frontline staff some much-needed fuel in a bid to beat the rising cases of the virus.

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In an official statement, the bakery elaborated on the gesture, commenting:

"Greggs has a long-standing history of supporting the communities that we serve, and we’ll continue to help the Greggs Foundation donate unsold food to good causes and deliver the programmes that support those in need.

"In addition, we’ll be offering all emergency service personnel and health and social care workers free hot drinks on presentation of their work pass. They are doing an amazing job, and this is the least we can do to support them."

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]]> 11998 0 0 0 If you have a Nationwide mortgage, you might be able to enjoy a mortgage holiday without even having to visit your local branch. 

Nationwide customers have taken to social media to share their discovery - with the bank allowing mortgage holders to pause payments for three months from the comfort of their computer.

According to users, electing to take a mortgage holiday will not adversely effect your credit rating, either. Although the money will need to be paid back at a later date.

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While this post in particular referenced Nationwide, it is likely that a lot of banks possess this option.

Charlotte Reynolds posted on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group on Thursday (19 March) explaining in more detail:

"Hopefully this will be of some help... Anyone with a Nationwide mortgage if you log in to desk top banking you can apply for a 3 month mortgage holiday, no proof or paperwork is needed and it will automatically hold your payments for 3 months.

"This does not effect your credit rating or marks you as defaulted. This holiday will however have to be paid back, no communications yet though as to whether this will be added to the end of your mortgage or by additional payments on your month payment, you would need to ring and ask."

Other users confirmed the availability of mortgage holidays, claiming the process was quick and easy.

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However, fellow members urged Nationwide customers to exercise caution before choosing to take a mortgage holiday.

One user stated: "also you want to check with your lender to make sure they will not register it as arrears on your credit file, as although lenders offer these 'holidays' some small print is that it will be registered...this can make it impossible for you to remortgage or move in the next few years x"

Another wrote:  "It will not impact your credit rating at all as long as you make the arrangements with the provider.

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"When payment holiday is over your payments will go up.

"The amount you should of [sic] paid gets added to your mortgage balance and spread over the remaining time.

"Therefore the interest is compounded and will increase your overall balance and interest paid."

For more information on whether a mortgage holiday is the right choice for you, visit the Nationwide website.

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]]> 11999 0 0 0 A further suspension to Premier League, EFL and WSL seasons is announced after today's meeting.

The FA, Premier League, EFL and women’s professional game, together with the PFA and LMA, have announced that professional football in England will be postponed until April 30 at the earliest.

A full statement reads: "The FA, Premier League, EFL and women’s professional game, together with the PFA and LMA, understand we are in unprecedented times and our thoughts are with everyone affected by COVID-19.

"We are united in our commitment to finding ways of resuming the 2019/20 football season and ensuring all domestic and European club league and cup matches are played as soon as it is safe and possible to do so.

"We have collectively supported UEFA in postponing EURO 2020 to create space in the calendar to ensure domestic and European club league and cup matches have an increased opportunity to be played and, in doing so, maintain the integrity of each competition.

"The FA’s Rules and Regulations state that “the season shall terminate not later than the 1 June” and “each competition shall, within the limit laid down by The FA, determine the length of its own playing season”. However, The FA’s Board has agreed for this limit to be extended indefinitely for the 2019/20 season in relation to Professional Football. Additionally, we have collectively agreed that the professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier than 30 April.

"The progress of COVID-19 remains unclear and we can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority. We will continue to follow Government advice and work collaboratively to keep the situation under review and explore all options available to find ways of resuming the season when the conditions allow. "

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]]> 12016 0 0 0 Hundreds of thousands of people across the UK are self-isolating this week and will be doing so for the next 7-14 days as the Coronavirus pandemic sweeps the planet.

For most, it means a bit of peace and quiet in their own private sanctuary, for others, it means putting up with their partner for days on end.

Now, I'm not saying that this is a bad thing. Most people will love having some precious time alone with their loved one, or loved ones, but it's not all roses for some.

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And one guy in particular might be in for a bit of a rough ride after finding the thing he feared most on his fridge today – a set of rules. Not just any rules, though. Self-isolation rules.

Daniel Howell posted a photo in the Mint Manchester Facebook group earlier today, writing: "I'm suddenly regretting moving in with the missus last month..."

Attached to the post was a photo of a list of 10 'self-isolation rules' that he must adhere to during his time stuck in quarantine with his unidentified better half.

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The list goes as such:

1. No more than 3 hours a day spent on COD or FIFA, quality time is more important (8pm PS4 curfew)
2. If you’re having PS4 time, then I choose what we watch on Netflix
3. I will need a lift to the shop every other morning to stock up on all the loo roll your arse seems to eat
4. We are going for three short walks a day whether you like it or not – WITHOUT PHONES!
5. Brush your teeth as soon as you get up you ming… or you won’t end up doing them at all!
6. Have a daily shower you scruff, I don’t wanna see your gammy toes every day
7. Don’t eat all the isolation food in one sitting you greedy twat
8. We will eat lunch together every day to talk about anything that isn’t work or COVID-19
9. Sex is banned until absolutely necessary – I will let you off when nature calls!
10. Get off Depop! We could be in financial turmoil soon

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Dan has since removed the post from the Facebook group, claiming he was getting too many notifications. He also admitted the list was a bit of a wind up, and he found it hilarious.

Either way, good luck in your quarantine Dan! You're probably going to need it.

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]]> 12020 0 0 0 As the world self-isolates, some are a little more isolated than others.

Many people currently in self-isolation or practising strict social distancing measures will unfortunately find themselves confined to their four walls without anyone they feel comfortable contacting for assistance with shopping, medicine and transport.

One street is looking to change that though, ensuring no resident is left alone.

Posted on Twitter yesterday, Beth Crompton shared a picture of a house on her street with a piece of green card in the window.

What is the green card for? Well, it's all part of an ingenious system devised as a way of assisting the elderly and more vulnerable residents when they need it most amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

https://twitter.com/bethanycrompto2/status/1240300675004862466

In the tweet, which has since gone viral amassing thousands of retweets, likes and comments, Beth explained that each property on the street has a piece of green card placed visibly in the window to indicate a fit welfare state, however this is switched for a piece of red card should that resident require any assistance with shopping, medicine or transport.

This then notifies other residents to step in and help out where they can.

How brilliant is this? It's quite rightly received high praise on social media, with some adding they have adopted the system on their streets too and others discussing how to make the system easily accessible for all to use:

https://twitter.com/00jam77/status/1240620675506884609?s=20

https://twitter.com/posiesmum/status/1240604873697173504?s=20

https://twitter.com/dongapalouza/status/1240617913415016448?s=20

Let's hope this idea is adopted in Manchester some time soon - it could really save lives!

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Writing a big letter 'R' on the red paper and a big letter 'G' on the green paper sorts out that problem.

— Thunderbird_Free ? (@dongapalouza) March 19, 2020]]>

At home the whole street has added green paper to their windows. If it changes to red it’s means they require assistance, shopping, medication or transport. THIS IS AMAZING ? #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/bI6uVe6UDi

— Beth Crompton (@bethanycrompto2) March 18, 2020]]>

At home the whole street has added green paper to their windows. If it changes to red it’s means they require assistance, shopping, medication or transport. THIS IS AMAZING ? #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/bI6uVe6UDi

— Beth Crompton (@bethanycrompto2) March 18, 2020]]>

At home the whole street has added green paper to their windows. If it changes to red it’s means they require assistance, shopping, medication or transport. THIS IS AMAZING ? #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/bI6uVe6UDi

— Beth Crompton (@bethanycrompto2) March 18, 2020]]>

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— Jamie Horton? (@00jam77) March 19, 2020]]>

Our street is doing this too.

— PosieElla (@posiesmum) March 19, 2020]]>

Writing a big letter 'R' on the red paper and a big letter 'G' on the green paper sorts out that problem.

— Thunderbird_Free ? (@dongapalouza) March 19, 2020]]>

pic.twitter.com/myhpi7V08i

— Jamie Horton? (@00jam77) March 19, 2020]]>

Our street is doing this too.

— PosieElla (@posiesmum) March 19, 2020]]>

Writing a big letter 'R' on the red paper and a big letter 'G' on the green paper sorts out that problem.

— Thunderbird_Free ? (@dongapalouza) March 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/10-amazing-acts-of-kindness-by-mancunians-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:07:37 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12015

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]]> 12015 0 0 0 "and Greater Manchester's greatness, is keeping it great" - Tony Walsh

Manchester is ace.

These last few weeks have shown that to be true more than ever before, so we wanted to give all you glorious Mancunians a big, well-deserved pat on the back.

Earlier on this week, we asked you to share with us what amazing acts of kindness you have seen across the borough amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you sure delivered.

https://www.facebook.com/themancuk/photos/a.1415446655381975/2653170738276221/?type=3&__tn__=-R

These are 10 of the most heartwarming tales of good will that we think everyone needs to hear right now.

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1. Considerate landlords

It's great to see so many landlords reaching out to offer their tenants reassurance over this last week.

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2. Looking out for others

It's an anxious time for expectant mothers at the moment, but one lady is here to lend a hand.

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3. School going the extra mile

With schools across the UK set to close indefinitely tomorrow, one Greater Manchester school is going the extra mile for those who need it most.

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4. Team work

Isn't it amazing what can be achieved when a community comes together?

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5. Good deeds

It's still business as usual in the world of community good deeds.

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6. Understanding businesses

Businesses across the borough are really banding together and showing compassion amid unforeseen circumstances.

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7. The show must go on

One ingenious way to help out the those in the creative and performing arts sectors in our city.

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8. Charity heroes

This deserves a massive round of applause.

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9. Good neighbours

Some things are more important than money.

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10. GREATer Manchester

How could we not include this?

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Keep going Greater Manchester. Keep being great. Keep the community spirit alive. You're all mint. #We'reInThisTogether

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Please share your stories below, detailing any acts of kindness you have experienced over the last few days/weeks. ??❤️

Posted by The Manc on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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Please share your stories below, detailing any acts of kindness you have experienced over the last few days/weeks. ??❤️

Posted by The Manc on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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]]> 12046 0 0 0 You no longer have to attend the JobCentre to claim benefits for the next three month amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Department for Work and Pensions announced the news today.

Claimants will still receive their payments as usual but all requirements to attend the JobCentre in person are suspended from Thursday.

The DWP added that you can still make applications for benefits online if they are eligible. Centres will remain open and will continue to support people unable to use a phone or internet.

More to follow.

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1/3 These are extraordinary times & our absolute priority is to ensure the health & safety of our customers & co-workers. As a precautionary measure against the ongoing risk of COVID-19, we will temporarily close all UK & Ireland stores to customers on 20th March, 6pm.

— IKEA UK (@IKEAUK) March 19, 2020]]> IKEA is to close all its UK stores at 6pm tomorrow due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Swedish furniture chain confirmed the temporary measures this evening. Shoppers will still be able to buy items from Ikea online or through the store's app.

The chain will also still be making contact-free deliveries.

https://twitter.com/IKEAUK/status/1240665872181706755

Ikea had already closed its restaurants, cafes and bistros following the spread of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, but these new measures will see all of its stores closed until further notice.

It's not clear when they will re-open them.

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IKEA's country retail manager and chief sustainability officer, Peter Jelkeby, said: "These are extraordinary times, and our absolute priority is to ensure the health and safety of our customers and co-workers.

"We have listened carefully to them, to the advice of the UK and Ireland governments, and have been closely monitoring the situation as this evolves.

"This is the right decision for us to take at this point. We look forward to welcoming our customers back to our stores in the future."

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1/3 These are extraordinary times & our absolute priority is to ensure the health & safety of our customers & co-workers. As a precautionary measure against the ongoing risk of COVID-19, we will temporarily close all UK & Ireland stores to customers on 20th March, 6pm.

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1/3 These are extraordinary times & our absolute priority is to ensure the health & safety of our customers & co-workers. As a precautionary measure against the ongoing risk of COVID-19, we will temporarily close all UK & Ireland stores to customers on 20th March, 6pm.

— IKEA UK (@IKEAUK) March 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/liam-gallagher-wants-to-do-a-one-off-oasis-charity-gig/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:04:54 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12056

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Listen seriously a lot of people think I’m a cunt and I am a good looking cunt but once this is put to bed we need to get oasis back for a 1 of gig rite for charity c’mon Noel we can then go back to our amazing solo careers c’mon you know LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 19, 2020]]>

Let's make this happen. We'll even make you both tea like the 90s. ☕

As you were.

— Manchester Arena (@ManchesterArena) March 19, 2020]]>

A charity gig ? Surely you're bro would want hard cash ?

— John Davidson (@theheebyjeebys) March 19, 2020]]>

Fuck cash he’s got enough msn c’mon

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 19, 2020]]> Liam Gallagher has been pretty active on Twitter this week amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

He has been unleashing a barrage off classic Liam-esque tweets that social media users have been lapping up – if you follow him, you know exactly what I mean.

The former Oasis frontman is on one, but a tweet tonight has pricked a lot of ears up and has amassed 50,000 likes in an just an hour.

https://twitter.com/liamgallagher/status/1240709406733602816

During a typical tweet session, he wrote: "Listen seriously a lot of people think I’m a cunt and I am a good looking cunt but once this is put to bed we need to get oasis back for a 1 of gig rite for charity c’mon Noel we can then go back to our amazing solo careers c’mon you know."

It's quite clear that "once this is put to bed" is a direct reference to the Coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping the planet.

He alludes to reforming Oasis for one night only, when the dust settles, for a one-off Oasis charity gig, that we assume will be in aid of the COVID-19 aftermath. When this would theoretically happen, nobody knows right now.

However, it was nice to see that the Manchester Arena is game for hosting it...

https://twitter.com/ManchesterArena/status/1240710465115865094

Someone even responded saying that Noel would want hard cash for the charity gig.

https://twitter.com/liamgallagher/status/1240710276934037504

Brilliant. Make it happen, lads.

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Listen seriously a lot of people think I’m a cunt and I am a good looking cunt but once this is put to bed we need to get oasis back for a 1 of gig rite for charity c’mon Noel we can then go back to our amazing solo careers c’mon you know LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 19, 2020]]>

Let's make this happen. We'll even make you both tea like the 90s. ☕

As you were.

— Manchester Arena (@ManchesterArena) March 19, 2020]]>

Fuck cash he’s got enough msn c’mon

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/a-gin-and-beer-drive-thru-now-exists-in-salford/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:32:30 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12058

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]]> 12058 0 0 0 It's a collaboration between two local businesses and it's what this coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has been crying out for.

During what are very challenging times for independent businesses, a local brewery and gin distillery decided that team work is the best way forward.

Seven Bro7hers and Sis4ers Distillery has collaborated to set up a drive-thru for gin and beer in during the coronavirus pandemic.

From this drive-thru in Salford, customers are now able to drive up and collect their orders without having to leave their cars. This ingenious idea means that we can still get the beer and gin fix we are craving, but by reducing the amount of social contact.

Speaking of the collaboration across social media accounts, Seven Bro7hers said: "In these horrible times we thought we would open the best thing that’s ever existed".

https://twitter.com/SEVENBRO7HERS/status/1240353679431081984?s=20

To make use of this new service, customers are required to place orders online and then tick the “drive thru” option upon checkout. Or alternatively, just order when you arrive.

The drive-thru is open from 10am-5pm.

That's not all though, Sis4ers Distillery also has something else up their sleeve to lighten the mood during dark times. After noticing sales dropping drastically in the past couple of weeks, it has decided to run a 12 week positivity offer, with new offers available each week.

https://twitter.com/foursis4ers/status/1239525474931482625?s=20

This weeks offer is a free 50cl bottle of signature gin with every 70cl bottle purchase - you could save £28, so it's definitely worth it.

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Keep supporting local businesses at this time. Remember Manchester, #We'reInThisTogether

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BEER & GIN DRIVE THRU!

In these horrible times we thought we would open the best thing that’s ever existed, a beer and @sis4ersdistillery gin drive thru!

Place your order online and tick “drive thru” at checkout he’d down between 10-5 or order when you arrive?❤️? pic.twitter.com/c2L4fXWwzz

— SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO. (@SEVENBRO7HERS) March 18, 2020]]>

BEER & GIN DRIVE THRU!

In these horrible times we thought we would open the best thing that’s ever existed, a beer and @sis4ersdistillery gin drive thru!

Place your order online and tick “drive thru” at checkout he’d down between 10-5 or order when you arrive?❤️? pic.twitter.com/c2L4fXWwzz

— SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO. (@SEVENBRO7HERS) March 18, 2020]]>

BEER & GIN DRIVE THRU!

In these horrible times we thought we would open the best thing that’s ever existed, a beer and @sis4ersdistillery gin drive thru!

Place your order online and tick “drive thru” at checkout he’d down between 10-5 or order when you arrive?❤️? pic.twitter.com/c2L4fXWwzz

— SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO. (@SEVENBRO7HERS) March 18, 2020]]>

It’s time for a bit of positivity!

From today we are offering a FREE 50cl bottle of signature gin with every 70cl bottle purchase! Order now and have both bottles delivered this week!? pic.twitter.com/WV9mQQxLBD

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It’s time for a bit of positivity!

From today we are offering a FREE 50cl bottle of signature gin with every 70cl bottle purchase! Order now and have both bottles delivered this week!? pic.twitter.com/WV9mQQxLBD

— SIS4ERS DISTILLERY (@foursis4ers) March 16, 2020]]>

It’s time for a bit of positivity!

From today we are offering a FREE 50cl bottle of signature gin with every 70cl bottle purchase! Order now and have both bottles delivered this week!? pic.twitter.com/WV9mQQxLBD

— SIS4ERS DISTILLERY (@foursis4ers) March 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/joe-wicks-is-running-pe-classes-for-kids-during-school-shut-down/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:07:24 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12059

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]]> 12059 0 0 0 Health and fitness guru Joe Wicks, best-known as "The Body Coach", is running live PE lessons online for children.

The government announced the mass closure of schools from Friday 20 March in an attempt to protect people from COVID-19.

But Wicks, who has more than three million followers on both Instagram and Facebook, is stepping in to deliver exercise classes during the pandemic.

The Body Coach made his announcement via social media on Thursday, vowing to become "the nation's PE teacher".

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https://twitter.com/thebodycoach/status/1240600083458068480?s=20

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The Body Coach said: "I'm going to do a live workout called "PE With Joe" on my YouTube channel The Body CoachTV.

"It's a workout designed specifically for kids because when the schools are closed there is no PE. Don't worry, I've got you.

"I'm going to gets your kids moving, feeling energised, feeling optimistic.

"We're going to be doing loads of basic exercise.

"You don't need a lot of room. I'm going to take care of it. This is happening. I am going to be the nation's PE teacher."

The 30-minute workouts will be live-streamed on YouTube, starting at 9am on Monday 23 March.

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If you're keen for the kids to get some much-needed exercise during quarantine, this is could prove to be a good solution.

Head over to Joe Wicks' YouTube channel to learn more.

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? PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on my YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV ? Please please share this with as many people as you can ❤️ Our kids need this more than ever. Share it on your stories, your wall, your Twitter, whatsapp and school newsletters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ioFGeFRpuK

— The Body Coach (@thebodycoach) March 19, 2020]]>

? PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on my YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV ? Please please share this with as many people as you can ❤️ Our kids need this more than ever. Share it on your stories, your wall, your Twitter, whatsapp and school newsletters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ioFGeFRpuK

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? PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on my YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV ? Please please share this with as many people as you can ❤️ Our kids need this more than ever. Share it on your stories, your wall, your Twitter, whatsapp and school newsletters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ioFGeFRpuK

— The Body Coach (@thebodycoach) March 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/police-issue-warning-following-reports-of-coronavirus-scams/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:08:54 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12071

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]]> 12071 0 0 0 Police are encouraging people to exercise caution following the rise of scams in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. 

Fraudsters are taking advantage of the panic caused by COVID-19 to dupe vulnerable people, utilising a variety of methods that range from phishing emails to visiting premises posing as salespeople.

There have also been reports of scammers pretending to be from charities.

Greater Manchester Police have attempted to raise awareness of this criminal activity by sharing information from Action Fraud, who posted a warning on their Facebook page earlier this week.

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Action Fraud stated: "Fraudsters may use the fact more people are staying at home, as an opportunity to operate doorstep scams.

"Remember, someone posing as a good samaritan and offering to help those in isolation with things like buying shopping, then keeping the money, is committing theft. This should be reported to local police."

The post also includes a link offering advice on how to protect yourself from scams, which you can view here.

https://twitter.com/leicspolice/status/1239863535150288896

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Fraudulent activity has also been found on online marketplaces, with non-existent testing kits, masks and household essentials being 'advertised' for high prices.

Testing kits are not currently being offered to the wider public, so if you receive a visit from someone peddling these fake items, the advice is to call 999.

Report any suspicious text messages - which may claim to be from the World Health Organisation or a coronavirus support charity - to your network provider.

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One of the scams is people coming to a door and offering testing for Coronavirus. This is a scam, those claiming they can carry out tests on your doorstep are lying. Do not let them into your house and don't pay them. Call us on 101 or 999 in an emergency to report this.

— LeicestershirePolice (@leicspolice) March 17, 2020]]>

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One of the scams is people coming to a door and offering testing for Coronavirus. This is a scam, those claiming they can carry out tests on your doorstep are lying. Do not let them into your house and don't pay them. Call us on 101 or 999 in an emergency to report this.

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One of the scams is people coming to a door and offering testing for Coronavirus. This is a scam, those claiming they can carry out tests on your doorstep are lying. Do not let them into your house and don't pay them. Call us on 101 or 999 in an emergency to report this.

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]]> 12076 0 0 0 Well that's a new one.

Imagine ordering car parts on eBay, but getting a teabag instead?

Now, he did get his car parts delivered so it's not quite as bad as it sounds, don't worry. In fact, this is pretty brilliant.

Whilst eBay is known for being one of the more personal online marketplaces, real people selling real things and all that, this seller has taken it to another level.

Posted on Reddit, one user explained that their boyfriend made an order for some car parts off eBay, but when they arrived, the parts were not the only thing found inside the box. The seller had also included a teabag, which is crucially, 'only to be opened when the job is completed'.

Companies including complementary gifts/samples in online orders isn't a new concept, but this one is a little different. A teabag does sound a bit odd at first, but to be fair to the seller, working on a car is thirsty work and we bet that teabag was really appreciated.

 

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It seems that that 'car parts and a teabag' isn't the only instance of its kind on eBay either, as many other people in the Reddit thread commented their similar previous experiences with items bought off the platform.

One comment said: "I ordered a computer part and he included a nicely wrapped piece of fudge".

Another said: "I order t-shirts off this one company in London and they always send either a bag of Haribo or a small pack of Love Hearts".

Some were quick to point out the risk behind it all though: "Mystery tea bag from some stranger on eBay. Sounds safe. Enjoy.", but we don't want to think of it as anything other than a bloody good deed, do we?

Customer service isn't dead.

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]]> 12082 0 0 0 A savvy mum has found a brilliant way to keep her kids learning maths during self-isolation... by opening a home-based tuck shop. 

Laura Symonds is remaining at home with her partner Rob and their two young daughters, Emily and Isabella, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread.

She decided to create a little shop to entertain and educate the children whilst they stayed indoors - and the concept has gone viral.

Laura has written a list of all her daughters' favourite snacks with price-tags alongside them; marking the healthier treats as the cheapest.

Emily and Isabella are given £1 a day to spend at the tuck shop, and Laura encourages them to work out total prices and change every time they make a purchase.

After sharing images of the tuck shop on Facebook, Laura was amazed by the response - with the post being liked thousands of times.

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The mum said: "I tried to do it so the unhealthy stuff is more expensive so they choose the healthier options. I don't think they've caught onto that yet.

"So chocolate costs 25p but an apple only costs 5p, squash is also 5p but water is free.

"My eldest is really bad for not drinking enough water so if she spends all her money on chocolate and crisps then she'll have to drink water.

"I give them a pound to spend each a day but the other day they both had 25p left so that carried over and they had a bit more to spend the next day.

"It's been great, the girls are loving it and they aren't constantly asking 'can I have this?' or 'can I have that?'. They have to actually think about it.

"It also motivates them to do maths without even realising they're doing it. All the prices will change next week otherwise the maths will get too easy."

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Since the tuck shop opened, Emily and Isabella have been brainstorming ideas for lunchtime meals - developing their writing and reading skills in the process.

They have also worked together to set up a mini salon - which saw their mum treating them both to a pedicure.

Laura hopes these fun activities will bring the same joy to other families.

She said: "I wanted to share the post about our tuck shop for anyone else in isolation and because seeing the girls enjoying it so much has cheered me right up.

"I never expected it to go this viral, not in a million years. I can't even comprehend it. Everyone has made such lovely comments and I've had so many messages.

"It's been so nice to share something fun and it's given me loads of inspiration myself. My head's been filled with all these other little ideas.

"My friends keep saying that the kids won't want to go back to school."

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]]> 12092 0 0 0 Schools closed indefinitely on Friday, leaving parents and children reverting to remote learning.

Earlier this week, the UK government announced that schools across the country would close on Friday 20th March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

In a live TV address, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that schools would shut "until further notice" and whilst much speculation has been drawn, there has been no official confirmation as to when they are to re-open, given unprecedented circumstances.

This means that many parents/carers and children will inevitably be switching to home learning, but we understand that this is much easier said than done. Entertaining children and keeping them occupied is a challenge at the best of times, but now you have to throw learning into the mix and on top of that, many parents/carers will have work of their own to do as well.

It's a tough task, but there are ways to work around it and here at The Manc, we want to give some of the best tips and resources we've found.

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Vary the Learning

Don't make it 'boring'

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One of the brilliant benefits of home learning is the ability to vary subjects and topics according to your child's interests.

Whilst we really must stress it is crucial that no subject matter is neglected, the unique circumstances we find ourselves in do allow children to perhaps spend a little more time on the topics they are more passionate about.

With such a wide variety of learning mediums available in this digital age, parents/carers really do have the opportunity not to make any two days the same.

In addition to good ol' pen and paper, there's workbooks, interactive learning websites, apps for smartphone/tablet, educational TV, films, radio and even podcasts - all at your fingertips.

Also, if PE/games/sport was your worry, then Joe Wicks has you covered. Beginning Monday next week, he is becoming the 'Nation's PE Teacher' by live streaming daily 9am PE lessons for children of all ages to have a crack at.

When you make the most of what's on offer, you make your life that little bit easier.

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BBC Teach

It's free to use

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Following on from the above topic of varying learning mediums, BBC Teach is an online resource offering a wealth of free, educational material.

Perfect for both primary and secondary education, the website is home to thousands of free, curriculum-mapped videos that are arranged by age-group and subject, as well as a brilliant 'School Radio' feature too. There's even interactive lessons and teacher support to turn to as well, should you need that extra bit of assistance.

If you're looking to set your children up with some more independent learning though, BBC Bitesize may be a better call.

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Although it's not a new resource, with BBC Teach being constantly updated and available to use all year round, it could be more valuable now than ever before, so it's definitely worth making use of.

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Take it Outside

National Trust

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Outdoor learning not only switches it up at bit, but there's a wealth of benefits.

It builds physically healthier children, contributes to cognitive and social/emotional development, improves sensory skills, increases attention spans and facilitates happiness.

The benefits of fresh air and spending time outdoors have always been there to be seen, but with so much extra-curricular restriction in place at the moment, it could be really vital now more than ever.

The National Trust is one of the UK's most treasured assets, and whilst it has had to comply with government regulations by closing all cafes, restaurants and properties across sites, it has still vowed to stay open to the public by making the gardens, green spaces and beaches FREE for all to use during these difficult times - you don't even have to be a member.

Check out each of the National Trust sites in the North West here, all within easy access from Greater Manchester.

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Ask the Teachers

Use the #BetterTogether hashtag

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Teachers up and down the country have turned out in the masses across various social media platforms to offer support to parents/carers as they embark on their home learning journey.

They are doing so through the #BetterTogether hashtag, available for all to access.

By re-posting messages of support and editing accordingly to their specialisms, early years, primary and secondary educators are offering their help to parents/carers who find themselves struggling, or unsure of how to sufficiently keep their child's learning on track during this period of much uncertainty.

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Even better yet, should they not know the answer to the query you present to them, they are teaming up and working together to find someone who does.

Acts of kindness like this prove that we really are all in this together.

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Establish a Routine

This could be your lifesaver

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One of the benefits of home learning/schooling is the opportunity to develop your own routine.

The typical school day tends to be rather structured, commencing and closing at a certain time with lessons and breaks programmed in, so one of the attractive qualities in home schooling is that not everything has to be so strict. Whilst it can be tempting to abandon structure all together, on the flip side, no routine could prove to be much, much worse.

Setting a time to wake up in the morning, a time for learning to start and end, factoring in snack/lunch breaks and so on, are some of the best ways to ensure your children are able to differentiate between learning time and leisure time. It also increases concentration and productivity.

Establishing some form of a routine could really be your lifesaver.

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If you're a parent/carer that is anxious about embarking on your home learning journey, you have our best of luck. Yes, there could be a few teething problems at first as you all adapt to your new way of life, but we promise it'll get easier.

Hang in there!

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An American presenter has just called Noel Gallagher 'Neil' on live TV this morning.

That's correct. You heard us. NEIL.

Perhaps it was a slip of the tongue you know? A genuine mistake? He is from across the pond after all, but no. He proceeded to call him 'Neil' twice and no one bothered to correct him. On live television. They just let him ramble on.

https://twitter.com/TheMancUK/status/1240974170349023233?s=20

It all happened on ITV's morning flagship programme 'This Morning' in a discussion over the potential reforming of Oasis for a one-off charity gig, following front man Liam Gallagher's now infamous tweet from yesterday.

It was big news, so it had to be talked about of course, but you just think that a little more fact checking wouldn't have gone a miss beforehand.

https://twitter.com/liamgallagher/status/1240709406733602816?s=20

Inevitably, we weren't the only ones to notice this fumble. The internet, quite rightly, just couldn't handle it either.

https://twitter.com/kurtz_conrad/status/1240971589119852545?s=20

https://twitter.com/JOEMS2020/status/1240971740056031233?s=20

https://twitter.com/pjkatiee/status/1240972405918531584?s=20

https://twitter.com/Carlene011181/status/1240973087358824450?s=20

AND of course, Liam's even had his say on it all too but to be fair, he probably loved it, didn't he?

https://twitter.com/liamgallagher/status/1240974175344504834?s=20

We really bloody hope this won't stop the band getting back together, but one big question still remains and Manchester, it needs solving...

Who is Neil? Does anyone know Neil? What's Neil doing right now? Does Neil fancy reforming?

If you do know Neil, send us photos. He sounds like a lovely lad.

As you were, The Manc x

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Oi @liamgallagher who’s Neil and is he up for reforming the band? Sounds like a nice lad pic.twitter.com/48gspnRDuI

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 20, 2020]]>

Oi @liamgallagher who’s Neil and is he up for reforming the band? Sounds like a nice lad pic.twitter.com/48gspnRDuI

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 20, 2020]]>

Listen seriously a lot of people think I’m a cunt and I am a good looking cunt but once this is put to bed we need to get oasis back for a 1 of gig rite for charity c’mon Noel we can then go back to our amazing solo careers c’mon you know LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 19, 2020]]>

Listen seriously a lot of people think I’m a cunt and I am a good looking cunt but once this is put to bed we need to get oasis back for a 1 of gig rite for charity c’mon Noel we can then go back to our amazing solo careers c’mon you know LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 19, 2020]]>

C’mon NEIL

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 20, 2020]]>

C’mon NEIL

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 20, 2020]]>

#ThisMorning Who the fuck is Neil Gallagher?

— Conrad Kurtz (@kurtz_conrad) March 20, 2020]]>

Neil Gallagher ? He’ll be round to kick your head in later #ThisMorning

— JOE (@JOEMS2020) March 20, 2020]]>

Who's Neil Gallagher? #ThisMorning @thismorning

— ? ? ? ? ? ✌?? (@pjkatiee) March 20, 2020]]>

When the American man on this morning is talking about @liamgallagher tweet about oasis reforming but keeps calling Noel, Neil Gallagher ??

— Carlene (@Carlene011181) March 20, 2020]]>

Oi @liamgallagher who’s Neil and is he up for reforming the band? Sounds like a nice lad pic.twitter.com/48gspnRDuI

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 20, 2020]]>

Listen seriously a lot of people think I’m a cunt and I am a good looking cunt but once this is put to bed we need to get oasis back for a 1 of gig rite for charity c’mon Noel we can then go back to our amazing solo careers c’mon you know LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 19, 2020]]>

#ThisMorning Who the fuck is Neil Gallagher?

— Conrad Kurtz (@kurtz_conrad) March 20, 2020]]>

Neil Gallagher ? He’ll be round to kick your head in later #ThisMorning

— JOE (@JOEMS2020) March 20, 2020]]>

Who's Neil Gallagher? #ThisMorning @thismorning

— ? ? ? ? ? ✌?? (@pjkatiee) March 20, 2020]]>

When the American man on this morning is talking about @liamgallagher tweet about oasis reforming but keeps calling Noel, Neil Gallagher ??

— Carlene (@Carlene011181) March 20, 2020]]>

C’mon NEIL

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 20, 2020]]>

Who's Neil Gallagher? #ThisMorning @thismorning

— ? ? ? ? ? ✌?? (@pjkatiee) March 20, 2020]]>

#ThisMorning Who the fuck is Neil Gallagher?

— Conrad Kurtz (@kurtz_conrad) March 20, 2020]]>

When the American man on this morning is talking about @liamgallagher tweet about oasis reforming but keeps calling Noel, Neil Gallagher ??

— Carlene (@Carlene011181) March 20, 2020]]>

Neil Gallagher ? He’ll be round to kick your head in later #ThisMorning

— JOE (@JOEMS2020) March 20, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/man-who-planned-to-propose-in-iceland-does-it-in-an-iceland-instead/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:16:02 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12114

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During this uncertain time, we wanted to share some happy news with you!Congratulations to this lovely couple who got...

Posted by Iceland Foods on Friday, March 20, 2020

]]> Pretty much nobody is flying out of the UK right now as airlines scramble to put safety measures in place amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

This means the majority of planned holidays abroad by families across the country have now been cancelled or are very much up in the air (mind the pun).

However, spirits remain high with some people who have decided to re-route their holidays or just rebook them for 2021 – but this couple may have won the prize for best response to a cancelled holiday.

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Posting to Facebook today, Iceland Foods wrote: "During this uncertain time, we wanted to share some happy news with you!

"Congratulations to this lovely couple who got engaged in our Tonbridge store this week.

"He had planned to propose in Iceland but after their holiday was cancelled, he chose the next best thing...

"Enjoy your honeymoon to Iceland on us."

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https://www.facebook.com/icelandfoods/posts/10157212170853137

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There's not much to break down here, but I'm going to do it anyway.

Basically, the couple above had a holiday booked for Iceland, in which the gentleman on the left was planning to propose to his lovely fiancé on the right.

However, due to the current climate, the holiday no longer exists so he proposed to her in his local Iceland instead. Oh, and to add to this great content, Iceland are paying for their impending honeymoon.

This is the social media activity I'm here for. Great stuff all around.

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Posted by Iceland Foods on Friday, March 20, 2020

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At first people laughed and thought we were weird for training the cat to use the human toilet, but now I have an apocalypse/pandemic trained cat ?
No stockpiling cat litter for us ?? #corona #coronavirusuk pic.twitter.com/6j15s665WH

— Anna Aslanova (@annakoshka) March 19, 2020]]> If ever there was a time for cats to use the human loo, that time would be now.

For the owners of house cats across the country, cat litter is just one of the things on the long list of items they have been stocking up on amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it seems one Manchester family has got the right idea.

Just train your cat to use the human loo.

Anna Aslanova posted pictures on her social accounts of her three year old cat, Patches, hard at work doing her 'business' and given the fact you don't see this sort of thing every day, it seems to have got a lot of people talking.

In her post, Anna said that: "at first people laughed and thought we were weird for training the cat to use the human toilet", but our guess is that those people won't be laughing quite as much now.

https://twitter.com/annakoshka/status/1240606340948602880?s=20

Speaking to us about why her and partner Josh chose to train Patches to use the human loo, Anna said:

"My Grandad in Moscow had his cat toilet trained and so we got the idea to do the same from him. I grew up with cats using the human toilet so I never thought it was strange until I told people".

"We decided to train Patches not only for convenience, but also to save money as we have managed to save over £80 in doing so".

It's hygienic, environmentally friendly with less waste, saves money and saves time on cleaning too. It's actually pretty genius, right? Well yes, but it does take a bit of work though, we might add.

Anna told us: "[Training] took around 3-4 months, with accidents along the way, but with catnip by our side, we managed to get her using the toilet. We trained her using a ‘cat toilet kit’ which is basically like a potty seat for cats. You have a round, flat plate and then you cut holes in it little by little using flushable cat litter until eventually they jump on without anything just as a habit".

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpu-bfPjav3/

Anna added that Patches is: "incredibly dog-like and she is very friendly, not like other cats I’ve had", so whilst we're not quite sure how well this toilet training trick works with your typical sassy and antisocial cat, we do know it's got to be worth a try at least.

Just be ready for a few little accidents here and there.

Nice one, Patches.

As many feline friends do in this digital age, Patches also has an Instagram account, so make sure to give her a follow - @a_cat_called_patches

If you're a cat owner looking for a slightly different activity to occupy your time whilst social distancing or self-isolating, then hey, we think we've found your best bet here.

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At first people laughed and thought we were weird for training the cat to use the human toilet, but now I have an apocalypse/pandemic trained cat ?
No stockpiling cat litter for us ?? #corona #coronavirusuk pic.twitter.com/6j15s665WH

— Anna Aslanova (@annakoshka) March 19, 2020]]>

At first people laughed and thought we were weird for training the cat to use the human toilet, but now I have an apocalypse/pandemic trained cat ?
No stockpiling cat litter for us ?? #corona #coronavirusuk pic.twitter.com/6j15s665WH

— Anna Aslanova (@annakoshka) March 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/eat-new-york-is-re-opening-but-its-launching-on-deliveroo-first/ Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:17:15 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12124

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]]> 12124 0 0 0 The taste of New York is heading back to the Northern Quarter.

One of the city's much loved independent eateries is returning to Manchester following closure for refurbishment last year.

Eat New York announced the closure of it's Northern Quarter restaurant back in October to create a "somewhat different look and feel", but vowed to come back in style.

After two years of serving bagels from a humble food truck, Eat New York set up shop in the heart of the Northern Quarter in November 2017. As well as cooking up all of its fan-favourite bagels, the Oldham Street restaurant is home to the famous 'Reuben Sandwich', as well as a full menu of burgers, salads, breakfast/brunch, cocktails and some mega desserts too.

After closing, it still had a popular run at the Christmas Markets towards the end of last year, serving up freshly sourced food to the good people of Manchester, but we have been missing its presence in the city since then.

Luckily though, we won't have to wait much longer now to get that taste of New York back in our lives.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B940M4-gL89/

Given the challenging and unforeseen circumstances the world has currently found itself in, things haven't gone quite to Eat New York's initial plan for re-opening though. The target date of March was pushed back to May, and now May has unfortunately shifted to unknown, but COVID-19 isn't stopping the bagel giants from feeding hungry Mancunians when they need it most.

That's why it's hopping back on board with food delivery services, primarily Deliveroo to begin with.

The new takeaway menu includes all of the classics, from big hitting bagels to best selling burgers. There will also be loaded fries, sides, drinks and desserts available to order.

You can check it out in full here.

As always, there is vegan, gluten free and halal options available.

Eat New York has set the date of 30th March to be back up and running for delivery, but when it comes to the date for the Oldham Street restaurant re-opening, we'll just have to keep eagerly watching this space!

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Rishi Sunak

This is an unprecedented economic intervention in the history of the British state

New Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Any employer is eligible

Employers can get grants covering 80% of salaries up to £2,500 per month for those not working

— Alex Wickham (@alexwickham) March 20, 2020]]>

.@RishiSunak “for first time in history government will help to pay people’s wages”. Will pay up to £2500 a month to those who still employed but not being used. To stop them being sacked. No limit on amount government will contribute

— Robert Peston (@Peston) March 20, 2020]]> The government will pay 80% of wages for employees not working, up to £2,500 a month, Chancellor Rishi Sunak says.

He says the economic intervention he is announcing is unprecedented but necessary to save lives during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The government will therefore set up a job retention scheme and employers can get a grant to cover most wages.

https://twitter.com/alexwickham/status/1241050712806756352

https://twitter.com/Peston/status/1241050752103198722

Prime minister Johnson said the government would temporarily support workers directly and "in a way government never has done before".

With any employer eligible to apply to HMRC to pay most of the wages of people who are affected by the crisis, the grant will have “no limit”.

https://twitter.com/GaryLineker/status/1241053457852829696

It will cover the cost of wages backdated to March 1 and be open initially for “at least” three months.

Mr Sunak also asked businesses to look at the measures being introduced and the support offered before laying workers off.

He said: “Please look very carefully at that support before making any decisions to lay people off. It’s on all of us.”

More to follow.

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Rishi Sunak

This is an unprecedented economic intervention in the history of the British state

New Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Any employer is eligible

Employers can get grants covering 80% of salaries up to £2,500 per month for those not working

— Alex Wickham (@alexwickham) March 20, 2020]]>

.@RishiSunak “for first time in history government will help to pay people’s wages”. Will pay up to £2500 a month to those who still employed but not being used. To stop them being sacked. No limit on amount government will contribute

— Robert Peston (@Peston) March 20, 2020]]>

.@RishiSunak “for first time in history government will help to pay people’s wages”. Will pay up to £2500 a month to those who still employed but not being used. To stop them being sacked. No limit on amount government will contribute

— Robert Peston (@Peston) March 20, 2020]]>

Rishi Sunak

This is an unprecedented economic intervention in the history of the British state

New Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Any employer is eligible

Employers can get grants covering 80% of salaries up to £2,500 per month for those not working

— Alex Wickham (@alexwickham) March 20, 2020]]>

Some encouraging words from the chancellor for employees. Whether it’s enough for many remains to be seen, but it’s a start. Regardless of your politics, @RishiSunak is a pretty impressive performer....you’ll disagree, of course.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 20, 2020]]>

Some encouraging words from the chancellor for employees. Whether it’s enough for many remains to be seen, but it’s a start. Regardless of your politics, @RishiSunak is a pretty impressive performer....you’ll disagree, of course.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 20, 2020]]>

Some encouraging words from the chancellor for employees. Whether it’s enough for many remains to be seen, but it’s a start. Regardless of your politics, @RishiSunak is a pretty impressive performer....you’ll disagree, of course.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 20, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/dog-sprains-tail-for-excessive-wagging-because-everyone-is-home/ Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:06:46 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12144

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So my dog has been so happy that everyone is home for quarantine, that his tail has stopped working, so we went to the vet and the vet said ‘he had sprained his tail from excessively wagging it’ ??????

— Emma smith (@Emmasmith77xx) March 20, 2020]]>

Didn’t expect this happen?, for those asking, he is currently on pain relief and the vet said he should be healed within a week, this is him on the 2nd day. He is super happy and there is now movement from side to side but he is struggling to lift it up in the air. pic.twitter.com/dY0o96HOpj

— Emma smith (@Emmasmith77xx) March 21, 2020]]> If you need any more proof that dogs are God's greatest gift then look no further.

Dogs around the country have been treated to extra time with their owner's this week due to the Coronavirus pandemic rendering a work from home period necessary for pretty much everybody.

Extra walkies, more treats, more cuddles and more quality time with their owners has been enjoyed by millions of dogs during this period – but one dog has enjoyed the situation a little too much.

https://twitter.com/Emmasmith77xx/status/1240952373113208832

Posting on twitter yesterday, dog owner Emma Smith wrote: "So my dog has been so happy that everyone is home for quarantine, that his tail has stopped working.

"So we went to the vet and the vet said ‘he had sprained his tail from excessively wagging it’."

Of course, the tweet quickly went viral, and has racked up over 200,000 likes since it went live.

https://twitter.com/Emmasmith77xx/status/1241258779557101569

Emma's dog is called Rolo, and after going viral she followed up on the story, tweeting: "Didn’t expect this to happen.

"For those asking, he is currently on pain relief and the vet said he should be healed within a week, this is him on the 2nd day.

"He is super happy and there is now movement from side to side but he is struggling to lift it up in the air."

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This might be the best story yet to come out of this awful pandemic, and has put a smile on our faces today.

You can follow the excitable pooch's progress on Emma's twitter here. Get well soon, Rolo!

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So my dog has been so happy that everyone is home for quarantine, that his tail has stopped working, so we went to the vet and the vet said ‘he had sprained his tail from excessively wagging it’ ??????

— Emma smith (@Emmasmith77xx) March 20, 2020]]>

Didn’t expect this happen?, for those asking, he is currently on pain relief and the vet said he should be healed within a week, this is him on the 2nd day. He is super happy and there is now movement from side to side but he is struggling to lift it up in the air. pic.twitter.com/dY0o96HOpj

— Emma smith (@Emmasmith77xx) March 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/an-eerie-saturday-afternoon-in-a-desolate-manchester-city-centre/ Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:39:32 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12159

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]]> 12159 0 0 0 For the last seven days, Manchester city centre has become less and less busy.

As the Coronavirus pandemic worsens and stricter measures are put in place by the government, the streets are quiet. Very quiet.

This week, photos of the Manchester Arndale emerged online showing it in a desolate state at 5pm on a Wednesday – a time when our main shopping centre is rammed with people making their way home from work.

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When these photos were taken, the city centre was quieter than usual, but not as quiet as it has been in the last 48 hours following the government's orders for bars, restaurants, cafes and other venues to shut their doors for the foreseeable future.

With that, more and more people are now staying behind closed doors. The public have been told not to go out, and if they do, to keep their distance from others.

Today, in Manchester city centre, this was more evident than ever. Popular Manchester photographer Andrew 'Aitch' Hayhurst documented this in a series of incredible photographs, and has kindly sent them over to us to share.

Before you get lost in the photographs, make sure you give Andrew a follow on Instagram here – where you can see all of his amazing work.

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]]> 12197 0 0 0 Going out with the kids this weekend has probably been a tough task for parents across the UK after the government yesterday introduced strict new social distancing measures.

Taking the little ones into town, or for some food at a pub or restaurant, is now completely out of the equation with all of the country's bars, pubs, cafes and other venues closing their doors for the foreseeable future.

While it's still okay to nip to the park and practise good social distancing for some well needed fresh air, that can get pretty boring, but a new series of events at Eventcity may offer you some deserved relief.

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Put together by our friends at Manchester's One Agency, a string of family-friendly, Coronavirus-safe drive-in cinema shows are being brought to Trafford – and they will play host to some of your kids' favourite films.

One Agency's Drive-In Cinema kicks off on Thursday 26th March at EventCity, where you'll be able to enjoy a complete cinema experience from the safety of your own vehicle.

The website for the event states: "In light of arts spaces and cinemas across Manchester closing to aid with social distancing, One Agency is bringing screen entertainment to families, delivering a fun time for all in a safe environment.

"Now families can enjoy feel-good films at a Drive-In Cinema at EventCity."

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We are fully behind the idea, and we hope it triggers more and more events companies to put on more and more events that the family can enjoy in a capacity safe from the spread of Coronavirus.

To find out what films are showing, when they're showing, and to book tickets, click here.

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Don't panic if you can't find bread in the shops, just make your own in the slow cooker ?Literally The Best Bread...

Posted by Dannielle Luttrell on Monday, March 16, 2020

]]> Supermarket shelves are being completely emptied on a daily basis in the UK as people attempt to stockpile amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

However, as millions of people self-isolate with cupboards full of food, there are some items that you just can't have enough of. Bread and milk are two of these essentials.

As more and more people become confined to their homes, these essential items are becoming impossible to buy for some – and practically all of the bread makers to have existed in the modern world have been snapped up by online shoppers.

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Bu fear not, because one savvy woman has gone viral on social media with what is one of the most game-changing posts of this whole pandemic.

Dannielle Luttrell took to Facebook on Tuesday to share what she has aptly named 'Literally The Best Bread Recipe Ever'.

Basically, she has come up with a genius recipe to make loaves of bread in her slow cooker, and her post has been shared over 400,000 times, for obvious reasons.

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https://www.facebook.com/littlegreenwitch/posts/1523813064437165

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Here's the recipe:

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cups of warm milk
• 2 tablespoons of melted UNSALTED butter
• 1-3 tablespoons of sugar (add more if you like sweeter bread)
• 3 tablespoons of active dry yeast (conservative side)
• 6 cups of whole wheat flour (or 3 cups whole wheat & 3 cups all-purpose flour)
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

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The method

1. Grab a big bowl, and stir the 1/2 cup of warm water, 1 (or more) tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of yeast. Wait for 5 minutes (no longer - mine went all over the place the first time!) – it should be frothy on the top. While you're waiting warm 2 cups of milk and 2 Tbsp of butter in microwave.
2. Next, add milk and butter to yeast mixture. Using a standing mixer slowly add the 6 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Mix and knead the dough. (I used dough hook once I had incorporated most of the flour for about 5 minutes then kneaded by hand for another 5-7 minutes.)
3. Line your slow cooker with cooking (baking) paper and place in your round ball of dough. I will rise in the slow cooker as it heats through. Cook on High power for 2- 2.5 hours. Start checking at every 7-10 minutes until top is sponge-y but springs back and no moisture on the top. The bottom should be a nice brown colour as well as sides. I put mine (just the loaf) in the oven on broil/grill for less than 5 minutes to get a nice crusty top too!

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NOTE: You can use a tea towel on top if you want to avoid condensation dripping in down on the loaf. I haven't tried this myself - let me know how you go!

*Use UNSALTED butter or adjust extra salt added!

*Add MORE sugar if you want a sweet bread like in the shops.

*If you can't or are not skilled/practiced at kneading try the 50:50 ratio with whole wheat flour and all purpose flour, otherwise you will end up with a very dense loaf.

*Make sure it is completely cooked through - my loaf took 2 1/2 hours!!

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#BeMoreTanyaWe're SO grateful for all of our heroes in store and will be highlighting some of the many examples of...

Posted by B&M Stores on Saturday, March 21, 2020

]]> While the nation pours their hearts out for our incredible frontline NHS staff and care workers who are fighting COVID-19 head on, key workers in other sectors are also doing some amazing things.

Especially those working tirelessly to keep supermarket shelves stocked and stores as calm as possible amid constant ransacking by selfish stockpilers.

One of these workers is B&M employee Tanya, whose selfless act went viral on the supermarket's Facebook page yesterday.

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Posting to its Facebook page, B&M wrote: "We're SO grateful for all of our heroes in store and will be highlighting some of the many examples of just how amazing they are!

"The colleague below is Tanya- we were sent the below email through from one customer:

"Firstly please allow me to say that I think you're doing a fantastic job under the present day pressure of the Coronavirus & say that all your staff members I’ve met previously are doing a wonderful job trying to restock the community with a smile on their faces.

"I'm emailing you regarding a young lady who works in your Whitehaven store, Tanya."

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The post continues: "My elderly parents are currently housebound due to my father having Bowel Cancer. One of the problems they've been facing is a shortage on essential items, mainly toilet roll. I live in Manchester & as you can imagine the problem is just as bad here so I was unable to even send a care package up to my parents to help, however I've been informed by my mother that this is exactly what Tanya did.

"My mother visited the store in hope of finding paper however Tanya informed her that they currently had no stock but would contact my mother when the next delivery came in. My mother explained that herself & her neighbours were in dire need, as all were elderly & were supposed to be isolating but due to desperation my mother had travelled by train to Whitehaven.

"Tanya phoned my mother the next day and told her instead of travelling back to Whitehaven she would deliver the toilet paper and a few extra bits to them. Not only did Tanya pay for several packets, she also added sugar, tea bags, hand wash & sweets in the bag.

"My mother found out that Tanya had left bags at several of the neighbours properties with a note with her name & number if they needed any extra help.

"It’s no wonder your company has such a following when your staff members act in such a selfless and caring way. I wish all the B&M employees the very best of health especially while continuing to work through these awful times."

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We salute you Tanya.

When you're ransacking shops and needlessly causing chaos for employees like her, you are part of the problem.

Be kind, we're all in this together – and supermarket staff are just trying to help.

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#BeMoreTanyaWe're SO grateful for all of our heroes in store and will be highlighting some of the many examples of...

Posted by B&M Stores on Saturday, March 21, 2020

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]]> 11718 0 0 0 Movies serve a valuable purpose in the modern world: Distraction.

For decades, they've kept us entertained on long journeys and rainy weekends. But as the planet slowly retreats into hibernation over the coming weeks, films are set to shift from a leisure activity to an essential, sanity-preserving source of separation.

Most movies can divert attention, even if only for a few minutes. But great films can actually transport you to a whole other world. For a brief, blissful period, you can remove yourself from reality and reside in another realm.

Manchester International Film Festival showed us that. And we needed it.

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The 170 movies playing at MANIFF in early March took us to strange and magical places we'd never been before. For the audience members sat in the dark at ODEON Great Northern, the escalating situation outdoors was temporarily forgotten.

Just days after the final curtain came down at MANIFF, the government announced its intention to increase social distancing. Within a week, all cinemas were closed nationwide.

It will be some time before we watch movies in a theatre again, but this festival will remain fresh in our minds. MANIFF was an exhibition of moviemaking at its very best - revealing some independent gems that will make their way onto home-based screens in the coming months.

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As the final film, "Billie" signalled the end of the festival on March 15, organisers swiftly moved to rearrange the theatre and present a series of awards for the pictures that lit up MANIFF throughout its run-time.

The winners, and movies worth researching as you hole up in your home during a troubled spring, were as follows:

• Best Animation - Master Moley by Royal Invitation
• Best International Short - The Lost Weekend
• Best Documentary Short - Unsurfed Afghanistan
• Best UK Short - Hungry Joe
• Best Cinematography - Tenere
• Best Uncommissioned Screenplay - Hard Border - Lucy Keane
• Staff Pick - The Hanged Man
• Best Experimental - Close Quarters
• Best Edit - Loop
• Best Student Film - Beyond
• Best Music Video - Wicked Game
• Best Actor - Guillaume Duhesme - Noise
• Best Screenplay - Noise
• Best Actress - Branca Messina - Loop
• Best UK Film - Love Type D
• Best Documentary - Knots: A Forced Marriage Story
• Best Director - Jeremy Laval - Noise
• Best Feature - Loop
• Film of the Festival - Loop

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It's worth investigating these reality-suspending, award-winning movies as they begin to surface online in the near future. You can learn more about them by clicking their accompanying links - from the exploratory "Loop", to the beauty of "Traumfabrik", to the visceral horror of "Hungry Joe".

Granted, we're in a scary spot right now. For many of us, reality is as unsettling as it's ever been. But we can take solace in the fact that movies will always be there for us, even during the worst of times.

Physical travel may soon be impossible. But our mind can always go elsewhere.

The bottom line is this: Wherever you can, watch movies. They're more important now than ever.

Thank you, MANIFF, for reminding us.

Relive the best moments from Manchester International Film Festival online. You can also follow the link to find out more about movie submissions for the 2021 edition. 

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my Dad has missed being able to go for coffee with my Mum so she’s made him is own caffe nero in the garden? pic.twitter.com/Dnx6qbX5V5

— joseph (@jsphst00) March 21, 2020]]> On a day when we should be putting the Coronavirus pandemic in the back of our minds and appreciating all of the things mum's do for their loved ones, let's take a second to appreciate this one.

A tweet went viral yesterday showing a man enjoying a little alone time in a DIY Caffè Nero in his garden, put together by his adoring wife.

The tweet read: "My Dad has missed being able to go for coffee with my Mum so she’s made him is own Caffè Nero in the garden."

https://twitter.com/jsphst00/status/1241346794195386369?s=21

Since posting the tweet, Joseph has had over 400 replies and the post has been liked over 4,000 times – and shows the lengths people across the country are going to, to ensure the best possible quarantine for themselves and their families.

And while Joseph's dad doesn't look overly impressed with a photo being taken of him in his new private sanctuary, we're confident he appreciates his wife's savvy effort.

Well done Joseph's mum, you're the hero we all need during this sh*t time.

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my Dad has missed being able to go for coffee with my Mum so she’s made him is own caffe nero in the garden? pic.twitter.com/Dnx6qbX5V5

— joseph (@jsphst00) March 21, 2020]]>

my Dad has missed being able to go for coffee with my Mum so she’s made him is own caffe nero in the garden? pic.twitter.com/Dnx6qbX5V5

— joseph (@jsphst00) March 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/primark-is-closing-all-of-its-189-stores-in-the-uk/ Sun, 22 Mar 2020 14:21:17 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12231

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Alright I’m calling it - you’re allowed to publicly shame people ‘just nipping to Primark for a few things’.

— Ryan Sampson (@MrRyanSampson) March 21, 2020]]>

BREAKING: Primark will reportedly close all 189 of its UK stores at the end of trading today amid the coronavirus outbreak. pic.twitter.com/JS18bnXBHF

— Stuart Robinson (@stuartrobinson1) March 22, 2020]]> Primark is set to close all of its UK stores as of tonight amid the escalating coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country.

The retailer's owner, Associated British Foods Plc, will close all 189 branches after it came out that the chain has cancelled all new orders from suppliers.

The retailer has scrapped clothing orders from factories in India and Bangladesh.

https://twitter.com/stuartrobinson1/status/1241723741270401029

https://twitter.com/MrRyanSampson/status/1241441789699141632

Primark isn't the first retail giant to close its doors, as Ikea announced it would be shutting all shops late last week, while New Look has also closed all of its UK shops for the foreseeable future.

Boss Paul Marchant said Primark now faces "unprecedented, and frankly unimaginable times".

Stores in the US, France, Spain and Italy have already closed to try to contain the spread of COVID-19, with the UK being one of the last to do so.

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BREAKING: Primark will reportedly close all 189 of its UK stores at the end of trading today amid the coronavirus outbreak. pic.twitter.com/JS18bnXBHF

— Stuart Robinson (@stuartrobinson1) March 22, 2020]]>

Alright I’m calling it - you’re allowed to publicly shame people ‘just nipping to Primark for a few things’.

— Ryan Sampson (@MrRyanSampson) March 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/itv-suspends-filming-of-coronation-street-and-emmerdale/ Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:23:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12234

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*Status Update: Please see below for the latest to the soaps. pic.twitter.com/muGrOA4vyo

— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) March 22, 2020]]> ITV has suspended production of hit soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale for health and safety reasons amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement released today, ITV confirmed that they are suspending filming on both soaps with immediate effect – but they will both stay on air.

A statement reads: "ITV has sadly taken the decision to suspend production of the soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale with effect from Monday, March 23.

https://twitter.com/itvcorrie/status/1241739526223138816

"We've been doing our best to carry on filming, whilst adhering to the Government's latest health guidelines, to ensure we've episodes of both soaps airing on ITV until at least the early summer.

"However, the health and well-being of the production teams, actors, crew and their families is of paramount importance to us and we now feel that the time has come to stop filming.

"We'd like to thank our viewers for their support and hope they continue to enjoy both soaps in the coming months."

Emmerdale will now be airing Monday to Friday at 7pm and Coronation Street Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.30pm.

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*Status Update: Please see below for the latest to the soaps. pic.twitter.com/muGrOA4vyo

— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) March 22, 2020]]>

*Status Update: Please see below for the latest to the soaps. pic.twitter.com/muGrOA4vyo

— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) March 22, 2020]]>

We’ll still be on air next week as normal m, apart from Friday. From 30th onwards we’ll be on three times a week.

— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) March 22, 2020]]>

We’ll still be on air next week as normal m, apart from Friday. From 30th onwards we’ll be on three times a week.

— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) March 22, 2020]]>

We’ll still be on air next week as normal m, apart from Friday. From 30th onwards we’ll be on three times a week.

— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) March 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/woman-arrested-after-seven-year-old-girl-dies-after-incident-in-bolton-park/ Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:58:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12237

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#INCIDENT | We are currently dealing with an incident at Queens Park, #Bolton. Please avoid the area.

— GMP Bolton North (@GMPBoltonNorth) March 22, 2020]]>

The police cordon has just been widened to include Park Street. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/YyRovykm71

— Paige Oldfield (@paigeoldfield22) March 22, 2020]]> A seven-year-old girl has died following an incident at Queen's Park in Bolton – which has resulted in the arrest of a woman in her thirties.

The park remains cordoned off and there is a large police presence on the scene this evening.

All entrances to the park are currently closed off and several emergency service units are present. Nobody else is allowed in or out of the park.

https://twitter.com/GMPBoltonNorth/status/1241773832811294720

https://twitter.com/paigeoldfield22/status/1241783849853599745

The 22 acre park is one of the biggest in Bolton, and is extremely popular with locals.

More to follow.

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#INCIDENT | We are currently dealing with an incident at Queens Park, #Bolton. Please avoid the area.

— GMP Bolton North (@GMPBoltonNorth) March 22, 2020]]>

The police cordon has just been widened to include Park Street. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/YyRovykm71

— Paige Oldfield (@paigeoldfield22) March 22, 2020]]>

The police cordon has just been widened to include Park Street. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/YyRovykm71

— Paige Oldfield (@paigeoldfield22) March 22, 2020]]>

#INCIDENT | We are currently dealing with an incident at Queens Park, #Bolton. Please avoid the area.

— GMP Bolton North (@GMPBoltonNorth) March 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/greater-manchester-police-confirm-girl-7-stabbed-in-random-attack-in-bolton-park/ Sun, 22 Mar 2020 19:28:02 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12240

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Earlier today (Sunday 22 March 2020) at 2:34pm, police were called to Queen’s Park in Bolton following reports that a...

Posted by Greater Manchester Police on Sunday, March 22, 2020

]]> Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a seven-year-old girl who died today in Queen's Park in Bolton was stabbed to death in a random attack.

The incident happened earlier today, and now an official statement has been released.

It reads: "Earlier today (Sunday 22 March 2020) at 2:34pm, police were called to Queen’s Park in Bolton following reports that a child had been stabbed.

"Ambulance and police attended and found that a seven-year-old girl had been attacked by a woman with a knife. The child sustained extremely serious injuries and, despite the best efforts of her family and medical responders, she sadly died a short while later.

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"A 30-year-old woman was detained by a member of the public immediately after the attack and was arrested by police at the scene, initially on suspicion of attempted murder and subsequently for murder.

"The woman is not known to the family of the little girl."

Assistant Chief Constable, Russ Jackson of GMP, said: “Words cannot describe how awful this attack is. The family were out in the park, enjoying the spring sun when in a totally unprovoked and random attack this little girl sustained horrendous injuries and sadly died a short while later.

“A 30-year-old woman who was not known to the family was detained by a member of the public and then arrested by the police. She is currently in custody for murder and it is expected she will be interviewed by detectives later.

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“We are working to understand the motive for this completely random and brutal attack. We understand that the woman has some history of mental illness and we are working to understand if this played any part in her motive.

“We have sent specialist family liaison officers to support the family. This is a family’s worst nightmare. The incident is horrendous and I cannot begin to imagine what the family of this little girl are going through.

“We are determined to quickly understand how this came to happen, leaving a young family so distraught and so devastated in an instant."

This is absolutely heartbreaking. More to follow.

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Earlier today (Sunday 22 March 2020) at 2:34pm, police were called to Queen’s Park in Bolton following reports that a...

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Earlier today (Sunday 22 March 2020) at 2:34pm, police were called to Queen’s Park in Bolton following reports that a...

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Earlier today (Sunday 22 March 2020) at 2:34pm, police were called to Queen’s Park in Bolton following reports that a...

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Earlier today (Sunday 22 March 2020) at 2:34pm, police were called to Queen’s Park in Bolton following reports that a...

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Earlier today (Sunday 22 March 2020) at 2:34pm, police were called to Queen’s Park in Bolton following reports that a...

Posted by Greater Manchester Police on Sunday, March 22, 2020

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An update from McDonald’s UK and Ireland — See you soon pic.twitter.com/43moFRrWRR

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 22, 2020]]> McDonald's will close all of its UK stores entirely from tomorrow, it has been announced.

The fast food chain just tweeted that they have made the difficult decision to close all McDonald's restaurants in the UK and Ireland by 7pm.

This means that they will cease to operate. No Uber Eats deliveries. No collection. No Drive-Thru.

https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1241824519280566274

The company statement reads: "We have taken the difficult decision to close all McDonald's restaurants in the UK by 7pm on Monday 23rd March at the latest.

"This is not a decision we are taking lightly, but one made with the well-being and safety of our employees in mind as well as in the best interests of our customers.

"We will work with local community groups to responsibly distribute food and drink from our restaurants in the coming days.

"Thank you to our brilliant employees for their hard work during this incredibly challenging time.

"We look forward to seeing you all again as soon as it is safe for us to reopen."

More to follow.

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An update from McDonald’s UK and Ireland — See you soon pic.twitter.com/43moFRrWRR

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 22, 2020]]>

An update from McDonald’s UK and Ireland — See you soon pic.twitter.com/43moFRrWRR

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-tomorrows-mcdonalds-shutdown/ Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:32:36 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12246

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An update from McDonald’s UK and Ireland — See you soon pic.twitter.com/43moFRrWRR

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 22, 2020]]> It was announced tonight that McDonald's will close down all of its UK and Ireland restaurants from tomorrow.

The fast food chain announced the news on twitter that they are to completely shut down their UK and Ireland restaurants – meaning that Uber Eats deliveries, collection and Drive-Thru's will no longer be operational.

The news is likely to spark similar moves from other big fast food chains as extreme measures continue to be implemented amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1241824519280566274

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Here's what you need to know

All McDonald's restaurants will shut down at 7pm tomorrow (Monday 23rd March).

The fast food company revealed that all of its 1,350 stores in UK and Ireland will be closing in a bid to prevent further spread of coronavirus.

The fast food company said: "This is not a decision we are taking lightly, but one made with the well-being and safety of our employees in mind as well as in the best interests of our customers.

"We will work with local community groups to responsibly distribute food and drink from our restaurants in the coming days."

This means that all of the remaining foods in their UK restaurants will be provided to local community groups to help feed those in desperate need.

The chain’s annual Monopoly promotion had also recently been paused until later in the year.

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When will McDonald's open again?

It is likely that the restaurants will stay closed for the next 12 weeks however this has not been confirmed and it is currently unknown as to when they will open their doors again.

Touching on this, McDonald's said: "We look forward to seeing you all again as soon as it is safe for us to reopen."

More to follow.

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An update from McDonald’s UK and Ireland — See you soon pic.twitter.com/43moFRrWRR

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) March 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/nandos-closes-all-400-of-its-uk-stores-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:06:41 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12254

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Lots of love, Nando’s ❤ pic.twitter.com/OxIGVeU4S5

— Nando's (@NandosUK) March 22, 2020]]> Nando's has become the next big high street food chain to close its doors amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Last night, McDonald's announced they will be completely shutting down all of their restaurants in the UK for the foreseeable future.

Now Nando's has joined the ever-growing list of huge chains closing their doors.

https://twitter.com/NandosUK/status/1241863301493121029

In a statement posted to twitter last night, Nando's wrote: "The health and safety of our customers and team is our highest priority.

"We have decided that the best course of action right now is to temporarily close our restaurants until further notice.

"We will keep you updated on our channels. We'll see you soon"

It is likely that many other restaurant chains will announce similar measures today.

More to follow.

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Lots of love, Nando’s ❤ pic.twitter.com/OxIGVeU4S5

— Nando's (@NandosUK) March 22, 2020]]>

Lots of love, Nando’s ❤ pic.twitter.com/OxIGVeU4S5

— Nando's (@NandosUK) March 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/boohoo-has-launched-a-work-from-home-range/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:01:40 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12256

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]]> 12256 0 0 0 The way we work has changed and so has what we wear to work.

Following government advice and precautions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many employers across the globe have instructed their staff to work from home where possible as a way of limiting mass human contact to reduce the spread of the virus.

Working from home is a new world to navigate for those who have never dipped their toe into it before, especially when it comes to what to wear.

Long gone are the days of tailored suits, smart dresses and uncomfortable heels - you no longer have a 'dress code'. Even those who work in a company with a 'casual/come as you are' dress code will likely be discovering a whole new level of casual over the coming weeks of working at home.

Think joggers, hoodies and gym leggings.

If you do want to feel that little bit more put together though, or at least casual with a purpose if nothing else, then don't worry, boohoo has launched a 'work from home' range and it could be just what you're looking for.

https://twitter.com/boohoo/status/1241016648863059968?s=20

The work from home edit, currently featuring on the homepage of boohoo's website, is branded 'the new workwear' and is perfect for those looking for as much comfort as possible.

The description continues: 'From oversized comfy tees to tracksuits you can wear all day, we’ve got endless casual outfits for women who wanna bring chilled vibes only'.

'Whether loungewear is more your thing or you’re a leggings and sweatshirt kinda gal, shop all the casual clothes you need right here and find your new stay at home wardrobe faves'.

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Whilst the majority of the collection is comprised of simple, versatile and casual pieces, the standout item is undoubtedly the 'Wash Your Hands Oversized Hoodie'.

Unfortunately, it does seem to have sold rather well already as many of the sizes are currently out of stock, but if you are looking to get your hands on one, then it's wise to keep your eyes peeled. Due to popularity, it's bound to be ready for re-stock soon.

Whatever you choose to wear to ensure you are as productive as possible from your home office is completely your choice, but it's time to embrace the 'new normal' and make working from home work for you.

 

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Calling all stay at home huns, we’ve got all the casual wear you need ?? #WorkingFromHomeLife

Shop Casualwear https://t.co/wIUkvqaqA9

KNITTED LOUNGE SEThttps://t.co/QSHkGzm3uX
SIDE STRIPE SET https://t.co/m1Zu3Q0k9n pic.twitter.com/leHr2rl3ro

— boohoo (@boohoo) March 20, 2020]]>

Calling all stay at home huns, we’ve got all the casual wear you need ?? #WorkingFromHomeLife

Shop Casualwear https://t.co/wIUkvqaqA9

KNITTED LOUNGE SEThttps://t.co/QSHkGzm3uX
SIDE STRIPE SET https://t.co/m1Zu3Q0k9n pic.twitter.com/leHr2rl3ro

— boohoo (@boohoo) March 20, 2020]]>

Calling all stay at home huns, we’ve got all the casual wear you need ?? #WorkingFromHomeLife

Shop Casualwear https://t.co/wIUkvqaqA9

KNITTED LOUNGE SEThttps://t.co/QSHkGzm3uX
SIDE STRIPE SET https://t.co/m1Zu3Q0k9n pic.twitter.com/leHr2rl3ro

— boohoo (@boohoo) March 20, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/full-uk-lockdown-seems-imminent-after-crowds-flocked-to-popular-destinations-this-weekend/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:25:54 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12259

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]]> 12259 0 0 0 The UK is facing the prospect of a total lockdown after social distancing recommendations were ignored over the weekend. 

Thousands of Brits continued to head out for seaside breaks and visit relatives on Mother's Day, leaving Prime Minister Boris Johnson to contemplate more stringent laws that would contain residents to their homes around the clock.

Sky News suggests that lockdown could be proposed to Commons in the next 24 hours.

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Huge queues in popular tourist areas such as Snowdonia were seen on Saturday and Sunday, effectively making social distancing impossible.

The Prime Minister admitted he was reluctant to enforce the same draconian measures as the likes of Italy, Spain and France, but refused to rule them out.

Ahead of a debate on the new Coronavirus Bill, the government has updated its guidelines for social distancing, clarifying that: "Essential travel does not include visits to second homes, camp sites, caravan parks or similar, whether for isolation purposes or holidays.

"People should remain in their primary residence. Not taking these steps puts additional pressure on communities and services that are already at risk."

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https://twitter.com/MattHancock/status/1242004389210066944?s=20

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Other reports suggests that the PM will face a "full scale mutiny" from his cabinet if he fails to impose a lockdown sooner rather than later, with cases in the UK continuing to escalate rapidly by the day.

More than 5,500 people have been infected in the UK so far, with 281 deaths.

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Stay at home if at all possible to protect our NHS in our national effort to fight #coronavirus https://t.co/hDTwy4f472

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) March 23, 2020]]>

Stay at home if at all possible to protect our NHS in our national effort to fight #coronavirus https://t.co/hDTwy4f472

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) March 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/almost-one-million-viewers-tune-in-for-joe-wicks-online-pe-class/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:52:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12269

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]]> 12269 0 0 0 Joe Wicks' inaugural online PE class attracted almost one million viewers on YouTube this morning. 

Wicks, well-known for his fitness regimes and healthy cooking tips as "The Body Coach", announced he would be streaming exercise sessions for children after schools were closed in the UK.

His first class appeared to be a rousing success - with huge numbers of people navigating to the channel to watch Wicks lead the way.

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https://twitter.com/thebodycoach/status/1240600083458068480?s=20

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The Body Coach, who said he wants to become the "nation's PE teacher" during these difficult times, took viewers through a number of exercises, including jumping jacks, punching, and squats - emphasising the importance of hydration along the way.

He also took time to explain how each of the exercises benefited the body whilst thanking people for their contributions in the comments section.

The stream also saw several parents post pictures on social media as their kids joined in and got some much-needed exercise during isolation.

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https://twitter.com/custardoncake/status/1242015310502400000?s=20

https://twitter.com/thisisbenjones/status/1242011747084644352?s=20

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Wicks is planning to continue the 30-minute workouts on a daily basis - hosted at 9am on his YouTube channel.

You can also stay up-to-date with The Body Coach via Twitter.

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@thebodycoach Jamie’s first PE lesson with Joe! (London) ?? pic.twitter.com/UxT4y8dJ3C

— ?? Ash ?? (@custardoncake) March 23, 2020]]>

Standing by @thebodycoach pic.twitter.com/vuzwfBVp9k

— Ben Jones (@thisisbenjones) March 23, 2020]]>

? PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on my YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV ? Please please share this with as many people as you can ❤️ Our kids need this more than ever. Share it on your stories, your wall, your Twitter, whatsapp and school newsletters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ioFGeFRpuK

— The Body Coach (@thebodycoach) March 19, 2020]]>

? PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on my YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV ? Please please share this with as many people as you can ❤️ Our kids need this more than ever. Share it on your stories, your wall, your Twitter, whatsapp and school newsletters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ioFGeFRpuK

— The Body Coach (@thebodycoach) March 19, 2020]]>

@thebodycoach Jamie’s first PE lesson with Joe! (London) ?? pic.twitter.com/UxT4y8dJ3C

— ?? Ash ?? (@custardoncake) March 23, 2020]]>

Standing by @thebodycoach pic.twitter.com/vuzwfBVp9k

— Ben Jones (@thisisbenjones) March 23, 2020]]>

? PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on my YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV ? Please please share this with as many people as you can ❤️ Our kids need this more than ever. Share it on your stories, your wall, your Twitter, whatsapp and school newsletters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ioFGeFRpuK

— The Body Coach (@thebodycoach) March 19, 2020]]>

Standing by @thebodycoach pic.twitter.com/vuzwfBVp9k

— Ben Jones (@thisisbenjones) March 23, 2020]]>

@thebodycoach Jamie’s first PE lesson with Joe! (London) ?? pic.twitter.com/UxT4y8dJ3C

— ?? Ash ?? (@custardoncake) March 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/costa-to-close-all-uk-branches-from-tonight/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:52:08 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12278

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]]> 12278 0 0 0 Costa has announced it is to close all UK branches this evening.

The UK's most popular coffee chain has announced it is to close all UK branches this evening for the foreseeable future.

In a statement across social media platforms this morning, Costa confirmed that due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it would be closing each of its over 2,300 UK branches at the end of trading on Monday 23rd March.

Following the government announcement that all cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs and other leisure facilities would be required to close on the evening of Friday 20th March, Costa had remained open and continued to trade via a offered a takeaway-only service.

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In an official statement, Costa said: "At Costa Coffee our number one priority is the safety of our store teams and customers".

"As the need to support social distancing increases, we have taken the decision to temporarily close our stores from this evening, Monday 23 March."

"We will do our best to keep Costa stores open in hospitals where we will continue to provide free takeaway coffee for the next two weeks to the NHS workers who are at the forefront of this crisis".

The chain has still vowed to keep 'Costa Express' machines running throughout, confirming that: "Wherever possible, we will also keep our Costa Express machines available to serve you a great cup of coffee".

https://twitter.com/CostaCoffee/status/1241984310128840706?s=20

Costa is the latest coffee chain to announce closure of all UK branches, following competitor Starbucks' announcement toward the end of last week and it is a move we are likely to see repeated in companies across various sectors throughout this week.

COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday evening, with matters developing hourly across the world.

 

 

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See you all soon... With you ☕❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ir0kALpAH3

— Costa Coffee (@CostaCoffee) March 23, 2020]]>

See you all soon... With you ☕❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ir0kALpAH3

— Costa Coffee (@CostaCoffee) March 23, 2020]]>

See you all soon... With you ☕❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ir0kALpAH3

— Costa Coffee (@CostaCoffee) March 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/woman-who-stabbed-little-girl-to-death-in-bolton-detained-under-mental-heath-act/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:09:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12282 12282 0 0 0

The woman who was arrested following the attack on the 7-year-old girl at Queen's Park in #Bolton has now been detained under the Mental Health Act.https://t.co/lsOyNnvBtU pic.twitter.com/jp0UTENNny

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) March 23, 2020]]> A woman responsible for the death of a seven-year-old girl in Bolton has been detained under the Mental Health Act. 

The youngster was stabbed in Queen's Park on Sunday afternoon in what appeared to be a random attack, tragically succumbing to her injuries "a short while later".

A thirty-year-old female was arrested at the scene after being apprehended by a member of the public.

Greater Manchester Police have now released a statement via Twitter.

Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson commented: “The woman arrested yesterday (Sunday 22 March 2020) at the scene of the attack on the little girl in Bolton has now been detained under the Mental Health Act.

“We have informed the family of the woman’s detention. They are understandably distraught over what happened yesterday and we will continue to support them with family liaison officers in the coming months.

The statement continues: “Having seen this horrendous attack, a member of the public bravely chased after the woman and detained her until police arrived and arrested her. I would like to thank him for his actions which enabled us to quickly arrest her and prevent anything else from happening.

“Several officers who attended the park were very young in service in the police, some with only weeks on independent police patrol. They and all the officers who went to the scene are incredibly upset over what has happened and all of us have this little girl and her family in our thoughts."

The investigation continues.

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https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1242042996679467009?s=20

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The woman who was arrested following the attack on the 7-year-old girl at Queen's Park in #Bolton has now been detained under the Mental Health Act.https://t.co/lsOyNnvBtU pic.twitter.com/jp0UTENNny

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) March 23, 2020]]>

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— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) March 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-uk-is-officially-in-full-lockdown-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:39:09 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12285 12285 0 0 0 Boris Johnson has just announced a raft of restrictions people in the UK are being urged to follow.

From tonight, people will be allowed to leave their homes for:

• shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible
• one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle, alone or with members of their household;
• any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person;
• travelling to and from work, but only where it is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home
• This is not a lockdown, but it's as close as you can get to one without it being called a lockdown.

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Mr Johnson says the government will immediately:

• close all shops selling non-essential goods,​ including clothing and electronic stores - as well as other premises like libraries, playgrounds and outdoor gyms, and places of worship
• stop all gatherings of more than two people in public – excluding people you live with
• stop all social events​, including weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies, but allow funerals
• Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed, he says.

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Johnson says people should not be meeting their friends - and if they are asked to meet up, they should say no.

People should not meet family members outside their home, he says, or go shopping for anything except for essentials like food or medicine.

"If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings," he adds.

For more information, visit the government website.

Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.

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]]> 12288 0 0 0 Thousands of children across the world hanging rainbows in their windows to brighten up people's day.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, all schools across the UK closed on Friday, leaving many parents/carers reverting to home learning from today.

With no official confirmation as to when schools are to re-open and the social distancing measures highly advised by the government set to go on for the forseeable, children are facing what could be months at home with little to do.

Eager to spark creativity with learning and lift the mood of the world during dark times, this has lead many parents/carers and children to join in with the 'Believe in Rainbows' initiative and display a rainbow in their window for others to spot.

The 'Believe in Rainbows' Facebook group currently has over 80,000 members from across the world.

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With getting some fresh air and taking walks being one of the most favourable leisure activities, this trend, which sees people spot the pictures as they go on social distancing walks around their local communities, has very much gone viral.

Thousands of pictures are posted daily.

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Similarly, the #FromMyWindow and #ChaseTheRainbow hashtags on Twitter are also full pictures of people from across the word adorning their windows with colour to lift the mood during such testing times.

This movement is believed to have originated in Spain as an activity encouraging children to harness their creativity during lockdown.

The idea soon caught on and began to be adopted not just up and down the UK, but across the world.

https://twitter.com/FaichenLee/status/1241429925422346247?s=20

https://twitter.com/DavidRLCampbell/status/1241751423370616836?s=20

https://twitter.com/Corinnerobert20/status/1241993544774148100?s=20

Have been on a rainbow walk in Greater Manchester? How many did you spot?

Send us your pictures and help lift the mood!

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Look for rainbows on your walks #frommywindow#chasetherainbow pic.twitter.com/tJHPCeUFyD

— Lee Faichen (@FaichenLee) March 21, 2020]]>

The start of our family window.#FromMyWindow pic.twitter.com/XObQHoALvn

— David R L Campbell (@DavidRLCampbell) March 22, 2020]]>

Been rainbow spotting today #FromMyWindow round Oldbury pic.twitter.com/IIHlBuKbOn

— Corinne robertson (@Corinnerobert20) March 23, 2020]]>

Look for rainbows on your walks #frommywindow#chasetherainbow pic.twitter.com/tJHPCeUFyD

— Lee Faichen (@FaichenLee) March 21, 2020]]>

The start of our family window.#FromMyWindow pic.twitter.com/XObQHoALvn

— David R L Campbell (@DavidRLCampbell) March 22, 2020]]>

Been rainbow spotting today #FromMyWindow round Oldbury pic.twitter.com/IIHlBuKbOn

— Corinne robertson (@Corinnerobert20) March 23, 2020]]>

Look for rainbows on your walks #frommywindow#chasetherainbow pic.twitter.com/tJHPCeUFyD

— Lee Faichen (@FaichenLee) March 21, 2020]]>

The start of our family window.#FromMyWindow pic.twitter.com/XObQHoALvn

— David R L Campbell (@DavidRLCampbell) March 22, 2020]]>

Been rainbow spotting today #FromMyWindow round Oldbury pic.twitter.com/IIHlBuKbOn

— Corinne robertson (@Corinnerobert20) March 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-funniest-tweets-from-people-in-self-isolation/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:03:37 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12305

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A funny thing about quarantining is hearing your partner in full work mode for the first time. Like, I’m married to a “let’s circle back” guy — who knew?

— Laura Norkin (@inLaurasWords) March 19, 2020]]>

My husband and I are both working from home and he's just sent round a memo about a total ban on office relationships.

— Laura Lexx (@lauralexx) March 19, 2020]]>

Tell us about a young child but say “my co-worker” or “my friend’s co-worker” instead of their name. (Because, you know, this is reality now for some of us.)

Ex: My co-worker asked for yogurt and is now crying because I gave her yogurt.

— Shannon Dingle (@ShannonDingle) March 18, 2020]]>

One of my co-workers bit another co-worker on their butt because “I thought it would be funny.”

— Shannon Dingle (@ShannonDingle) March 18, 2020]]> In such trying times, at least we can still have a laugh.

Given such serious and unprecedented circumstances, it can feel somewhat wrong to make light of a situation, but even during the trying times we are currently in, we all need a laugh sometimes.

Maybe now more so than ever, humour can be a source of relief.

To make the best of a bad situation, Twitter Marketing UK recently compiled and shared a thread of some of the best tweets from social distancers and self-isolaters across the world and we thought they were just too good not to share with you.

There's sure to be many more funny tweets popping up over the coming weeks as it looks as though the topic of coronavirus (COVID-19) is not going anywhere any time soon, so here's some of the best tweets for now at least.

____

1. "let's circle back"

We'll all get off topic in a conversation sometimes don't we? We're not all 'circle back' people though and that's the difference here.

https://twitter.com/inLaurasWords/status/1240687424377720835?s=20

2. No office relationships

To be fair, can you imagine how awkward that would be?

https://twitter.com/lauralexx/status/1240688963993530368?s=20

3. The littlest co-workers

They're always up to something, aren't they? It's just a good job there's no HR.

https://twitter.com/ShannonDingle/status/1240289130468302848?s=20

https://twitter.com/ShannonDingle/status/1240289940186988544?s=20

4. Zoom meetings

Is this the hack we've all been crying out for?

https://twitter.com/_DaniBeck/status/1240667484237201413?s=20

5. The lover of a list

Some people are just list people and that's that on that.

https://twitter.com/marybethbarone/status/1240430199050829824

6. It's one or the other

Or in fact, is it possible to be both? Yes, yes it is.

https://twitter.com/verysmallanna/status/1240754447438970880?s=20

7. We're in this together

No one should feel fully alone during self-isolation.

https://twitter.com/miabongo/status/1240632652161593345?s=20

8. Coronavirus buddies

People are out here making friends and not even a global pandemic can stop them.

https://twitter.com/CollieGirI/status/1240561573053247489?s=20

9. Kids and dogs

Okay so this one's not particularly funny, but it's wholesome and we all need it right now.

https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1240732016787718145

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Hang in there everyone and don't forget to smile!

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My husband and I are both working from home and he's just sent round a memo about a total ban on office relationships.

— Laura Lexx (@lauralexx) March 19, 2020]]>

A funny thing about quarantining is hearing your partner in full work mode for the first time. Like, I’m married to a “let’s circle back” guy — who knew?

— Laura Norkin (@inLaurasWords) March 19, 2020]]>

One of my co-workers bit another co-worker on their butt because “I thought it would be funny.”

— Shannon Dingle (@ShannonDingle) March 18, 2020]]>

Tell us about a young child but say “my co-worker” or “my friend’s co-worker” instead of their name. (Because, you know, this is reality now for some of us.)

Ex: My co-worker asked for yogurt and is now crying because I gave her yogurt.

— Shannon Dingle (@ShannonDingle) March 18, 2020]]>

Tired:
Attending Zoom meetings.

Wired:
Make the virtual background a video of you listening, loop it, and go nap.@AcademicChatter #phdchat pic.twitter.com/5OUaNy8jcB

— Dani Beck (@_DaniBeck) March 19, 2020]]>

*quarantine day 6*

roommate: should we make a list?

me: of what?

roommate: anything really...

— mary beth (@marybethbarone) March 19, 2020]]>

Have you ever met a professional cook https://t.co/Jd4J6LtPUi

— Anna ?‍☠️ (@verysmallanna) March 19, 2020]]>

i just got back from italy & was required to self quarantine in my room for 14 days so my parents ate every meal with me from the hallway. i don’t deserve them :’) pic.twitter.com/0mwLSdkIdv

— mia (@miabongo) March 19, 2020]]>

Tired:
Attending Zoom meetings.

Wired:
Make the virtual background a video of you listening, loop it, and go nap.@AcademicChatter #phdchat pic.twitter.com/5OUaNy8jcB

— Dani Beck (@_DaniBeck) March 19, 2020]]>

*quarantine day 6*

roommate: should we make a list?

me: of what?

roommate: anything really...

— mary beth (@marybethbarone) March 19, 2020]]>

i just got back from italy & was required to self quarantine in my room for 14 days so my parents ate every meal with me from the hallway. i don’t deserve them :’) pic.twitter.com/0mwLSdkIdv

— mia (@miabongo) March 19, 2020]]>

Have you ever met a professional cook https://t.co/Jd4J6LtPUi

— Anna ?‍☠️ (@verysmallanna) March 19, 2020]]>

I’ve just adopted an 84yr old woman called Jackie from the Co-Op. She was looking bewildered and I asked if she was ok. Turns out she’s all by herself, her family all live in Holland and she lives around the corner from me.

We’ve decided to be Coronavirus Buddies....

— ????? (@CollieGirI) March 19, 2020]]>

Because everything sucks right now please enjoy 2+ minutes of little kids & good boys/girls.

Dogs, bruh...????❤️?pic.twitter.com/sGarF5dMhL

— Rex Chapman?? (@RexChapman) March 19, 2020]]>

A funny thing about quarantining is hearing your partner in full work mode for the first time. Like, I’m married to a “let’s circle back” guy — who knew?

— Laura Norkin (@inLaurasWords) March 19, 2020]]>

My husband and I are both working from home and he's just sent round a memo about a total ban on office relationships.

— Laura Lexx (@lauralexx) March 19, 2020]]>

Tell us about a young child but say “my co-worker” or “my friend’s co-worker” instead of their name. (Because, you know, this is reality now for some of us.)

Ex: My co-worker asked for yogurt and is now crying because I gave her yogurt.

— Shannon Dingle (@ShannonDingle) March 18, 2020]]>

One of my co-workers bit another co-worker on their butt because “I thought it would be funny.”

— Shannon Dingle (@ShannonDingle) March 18, 2020]]>

Tired:
Attending Zoom meetings.

Wired:
Make the virtual background a video of you listening, loop it, and go nap.@AcademicChatter #phdchat pic.twitter.com/5OUaNy8jcB

— Dani Beck (@_DaniBeck) March 19, 2020]]>

*quarantine day 6*

roommate: should we make a list?

me: of what?

roommate: anything really...

— mary beth (@marybethbarone) March 19, 2020]]>

Have you ever met a professional cook https://t.co/Jd4J6LtPUi

— Anna ?‍☠️ (@verysmallanna) March 19, 2020]]>

i just got back from italy & was required to self quarantine in my room for 14 days so my parents ate every meal with me from the hallway. i don’t deserve them :’) pic.twitter.com/0mwLSdkIdv

— mia (@miabongo) March 19, 2020]]>

I’ve just adopted an 84yr old woman called Jackie from the Co-Op. She was looking bewildered and I asked if she was ok. Turns out she’s all by herself, her family all live in Holland and she lives around the corner from me.

We’ve decided to be Coronavirus Buddies....

— ????? (@CollieGirI) March 19, 2020]]>

Because everything sucks right now please enjoy 2+ minutes of little kids & good boys/girls.

Dogs, bruh...????❤️?pic.twitter.com/sGarF5dMhL

— Rex Chapman?? (@RexChapman) March 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/salvis-is-hosting-a-live-pasta-making-workshop-for-kids-tomorrow/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:37:41 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12326

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]]> 12326 0 0 0 It's time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

Pasta is a bit thin on the ground these days, isn't it?

If you can't pick some up from your local supermarket shelves, then perhaps making your own from scratch is the best way forward. It sounds a little easier said than done we know, but luckily, we've got just the trick and even the kids can get involved too.

Salvi's is hosting a live pasta making workshop tomorrow.

Owner Maurizio Cecco and his daughter Sienna will be doing Facebook live cooking tutorials to teach the good people of Manchester how to make the finest Neapolitan pasta right from the comfort of their own home.

If you're ready to become a 'pasta master', then the first tutorial will begin tomorrow at 12pm and the classes will continue each week if the interest is there.

https://www.facebook.com/salvismcr/photos/a.676410425867984/1581191818723169/?type=3&theater

It's already proven really popular on social media, amassing hundreds of likes and shares, so it's definitely not one to miss out on.

If you're struggling for the supplies, Salvi's will even provide you with all the flour you'll need for the workshop should you require it and you can pick up a bag for FREE from the Deli at the Corn Exchange.

https://twitter.com/SalvisMcr/status/1242104981941075969?s=20

If you're a parent/carer using this unique home schooling opportunity as a way of broadening your child's curriculum and branching out from the core subjects, then this could be something really fun and practical for all ages to have a crack at.

You can support a local business and make your lunch at the same time, how brilliant is that?

Buon appetito!

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— Salvis Mcr (@SalvisMcr) March 23, 2020]]>

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]]> 12327 0 0 0 Greggs is the next major high street chain to close its doors for the foreseeable future amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Announced on Instagram today, the popular bakery chain said they have been doing everything they can to keep stores open but have now taken the decision to close all of them from tomorrow (Tuesday 5th March).

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FS5nSJRif/?igshid=h1nd5pxaqvnv

A statement by Greggs CEO Roger Whiteside reads: "We’ve been doing everything we can to keep our shops open and everyone safe but it has become clear that to help us all maintain social distance we need to go further and close all of our shops completely. So, we have made the difficult decision to close all of our shops on Tuesday 24th March.

"First and foremost, thank you to our amazing colleagues for the hard work they have been putting in every day. They live and breathe the Greggs spirit, and we couldn’t have got through these challenging times without their unwavering positivity and cooperation. While we are closed, we will continue supporting our colleagues with full contract hours for as long as we are able although we will need to keep this under review as the situation develops.

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"Whilst our shops will be temporarily closed, our dedication to our communities won’t stop. We’ll continue to provide support to our local communities by distributing any remaining unsold food and offering support for those in hardship through the Greggs Foundation.

"To our customers, thank you for your ongoing support – we know these are difficult and unsettling times, and through our community work we hope to be able to continue serving you, and your friends and families in some way.

"Last but by no means least, a special thank you to the key workers at the front line of this crisis and all those who continue to work tirelessly to reduce the spread of the virus.

"There are so many unsung heroes, and we’re in awe of you all. Stay safe and all the best, Roger Whiteside."

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The latest update on COVID-19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/rvxDsupYrE

— Printworks (@MCRPrintworks) March 23, 2020]]> A string of retailers, food chains and other venues have closed their doors for the foreseeable future today amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester city centre is bit by bit becoming a desolate ghost town – as doors continue to shut at pace.

And the next on to bite the dust is The Printworks, who today announced they have taken government advice to close up until further notice, along with all of the venues inside it.

https://twitter.com/MCRPrintworks/status/1242134997068365824

The official statement reads: "Following the continued development of the COVID-19 situation, and in line with government advice, Printworks will be closed until further notice.

"The health of our tenants, centre teams and visitors is paramount and we are working hard to ensure people are being supported wherever possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time.

"Please follow the latest advice from the NHS in relation to the virus.

"Make sure you're following us on social media for the latest updates as the situation changes, where we'll also keep you entertained during this period of social distancing with regular quizzes, film and music suggestions and throwbacks!

We hope to see you soon in happier and healthier times. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other."

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The latest update on COVID-19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/rvxDsupYrE

— Printworks (@MCRPrintworks) March 23, 2020]]>

The latest update on COVID-19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/rvxDsupYrE

— Printworks (@MCRPrintworks) March 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/hits-radio-launches-appeal-to-help-kids-hit-by-coronavirus-pandemic/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:25:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12318

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TRUE STORY FROM YESTERDAY!..I was walking with my wife and dog out of the gate to my house and saw a man squatting, shorts around ankles, exposing everything and leaving us a present? He spots us, pulls up shorts and proceeds to sprint off...

— Jonathan Walters (@JonWalters19) March 23, 2020]]> Popular local station Hits Radio is launching a Cash for Kids charity appeal to raise funds for those who need them most amid the COVID-19 outbreak. 

The radio network, which is based in Castlefield and broadcasts across the Greater Manchester region, has set up an exclusive page online where people can make donations.

Hits owner Bauer Radio owns a number charities that respond to the needs of children in local communities.

Their latest fundraiser asks for contributions that will offer vital support to children in low income families during a time where finances are tighter than ever.

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Hits Radio stated: "Right now, those on low incomes who are living in or on the brink of poverty will be really feeling the pressure, and this will have an impact on their children.

"The Cash for Kids appeal will build a fun from which grants will help families with children cover basics such as a food and heating.

"Please support us if you can. A small act of kindness can make a huge difference to families in need in Manchester."

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All money can be sent via online banking in just a few clicks.

You can also give by texting KIND to 70905, 70910 or 70920 to donate £5, £10 or £20 respectively.

You can learn more about this important charity by visiting the dedicated webpage online.

More information about Cash for Kids is available here.

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]]> 12337 0 0 0 High street discount retailer, B&M, has announced a national £1 million donation to support UK food banks.

Each one of its 670 stores will support a local food bank with a £1,500 donation of food, cleaning and personal hygiene goods to reach struggling families amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

It’s hoped that this will allow for £1 million worth of groceries to reach struggling members of local communities across the country as quickly and efficiently as possible during this national crisis.

B&M CEO, Simon Arora, said: “B&M is immensely proud of the part it has played this last week in helping families buy food, cleaning goods and essential toiletries. We have served 7 million shoppers in 7 days, and our colleagues have worked tirelessly to keep shelves stocked".

"We realise however that many of the communities we serve have households in them that are really struggling to buy their groceries due to recent lay-offs".

"We hope that this donation at grass roots local level across the whole of the UK will allow some essential groceries to get to those who need them as quickly as possible."

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To participate in the scheme, food bank organisers are being asked to register their details on the B&M Lifestyle website here.

Within the last week, B&M has seen a huge surge in product sales. These products include toilet rolls (300% increase) and hand wash (1200%), as well as tinned tuna (583%) and even Pot Noodles (610%).

B&M's six warehouses across the UK have switched capacity to grocery items, prioritising those that are most in demand such as food, cleaning products and toiletries. Warehouses run 24 hours a day and more than 3,400 deliveries have been made to stores this last week to ensure they are receiving a continuous flow of new stock.

To meet the strong demand, it has created an additional 300 jobs at depots in Speke and Bedford and will be giving recruitment priority to local applicants who have been recently laid off elsewhere as a result of COVID-19.

It's a well deserved round of applause from us B&M!

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PM @BorisJohnson has announced that everyone must now stay at home except in exceptional circumstances, to protect our NHS and save lives. pic.twitter.com/U76ccAGVyE

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 23, 2020]]>

PM @BorisJohnson gives an important update on #coronavirus
#StayHomeSaveLives⁰⁰pic.twitter.com/zqatkgYPwF

— NHS (@NHSuk) March 23, 2020]]> British prime minister Boris Johnson has just announced a major ramping up of coronavirus measures.

Mr Johnson says there is a "clear way through", saying 7,500 former clinicians are now coming back to the NHS and that the government is buying millions of testing kits.

"No prime minister wants to enact measures like this," says Mr Johnson.

"I know the damage that this disruption is doing and will do to people’s lives, to their businesses and to their jobs.

"And that’s why we have produced a huge and unprecedented programme of support both for workers and for business."

https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1242193317510684678

Here are the major points of his speech:

• From tonight, people in Britain will be allowed to leave their homes for only “very limited purposes” - shopping for basic necessities; for one form of exercise a day; for any medical need; and to travel to and from work when “absolutely necessary”
• People are warned not to meet friends or family members who they do not live with
• Shopping is only permitted for essentials like food and medicine, and people are advised to do it “as little as you can”
• Police have powers to enforce the rules, including through fines and dispersing gatherings
• All shops selling non-essential goods, such as clothing and electronic stores, are ordered to close
• Libraries, playgrounds, outdoor gyms and places of worship are to close
• All gatherings of more than two people in public - excluding people you live with - are banned
• All social events, including weddings and baptisms are banned
• Funerals are not included in the new restrictions
• Parks will remain open for exercise but gatherings will be dispersed
• Restrictions “under constant review” and will be checked again in three weeks. They will be relaxed “if the evidence shows we are able to”

https://twitter.com/NHSuk/status/1242193365254406146

This is not a lockdown, but it's as close as you can get to one without it being called a lockdown.

Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.

Fore more information please visit the government website here.

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PM @BorisJohnson has announced that everyone must now stay at home except in exceptional circumstances, to protect our NHS and save lives. pic.twitter.com/U76ccAGVyE

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 23, 2020]]>

PM @BorisJohnson gives an important update on #coronavirus
#StayHomeSaveLives⁰⁰pic.twitter.com/zqatkgYPwF

— NHS (@NHSuk) March 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/co-parenting-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-what-are-the-rules/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:47:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12351

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]]> 12351 0 0 0 Boris Johnson placed the country under a strict new regime on Monday evening, emphasising the government's mission to prevent the COVID-19 virus spreading "between households". 

This has sparked concern among separated parents, as the restrictive measures raised questions about passing children from one residence to the next.

Boris explicitly stated in his address that Brits must only leave the house to go shopping, enjoy one hour of outdoor exercise, or provide help to a vulnerable person.

However, the exceptions also allow parents to move children under 18 as necessary, according to Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove.

The MP appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday to discuss the rules, tweeting shortly afterwards to clear up any confusion.

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https://twitter.com/michaelgove/status/1242358443702390789?s=20

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Gove stated:

"I wasn’t clear enough earlier, apologies. To confirm - while children should not normally be moving between households, we recognise that this may be necessary when children who are under 18 move between separated parents. This is permissible & has been made clear in the guidance"

The government has also issued some general advice for child care during this period, which is available on the UK gov website:

• If it is at all possible for children to be at home, then they should be.
• If a child needs specialist support, is vulnerable or has a parent who is a critical worker, then educational provision will be available for them.
• Parents should not rely for childcare upon those who are advised to be in the stringent social distancing category such as grandparents, friends, or family members with underlying conditions.
• Parents should also do everything they can to ensure children are not mixing socially in a way which can continue to spread the virus. They should observe the same social distancing principles as adults.

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These tighter measures will be in place for an initial period of three weeks and are being subjected to constant review.

Incoming data on COVID-19 cases will reveal whether the government chooses to ease or tighten these restrictions during April.

https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1242216260022173697?s=20

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I fully support the broad thrust of what @BorisJohnson announced last night. I want his #StayAtHome policy to work. But, for that to happen, more clarity is needed about who can & can’t go to work.

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) March 24, 2020]]>

OK, final tweet tonight everyone. Have now spoken to No10 & had it confirmed that people CAN leave home to work - as long as they fully observe the 2m distancing rule. Seems to me to be in conflict with the big #StayAtHome message. But that’s the official policy. Over & out! https://t.co/iUlNUtQTGR

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) March 23, 2020]]>

PM @BorisJohnson has announced that everyone must now stay at home except in exceptional circumstances, to protect our NHS and save lives. pic.twitter.com/Pkus4Ep7g6

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 23, 2020]]>

I wasn’t clear enough earlier, apologies. To confirm - while children should not normally be moving between households, we recognise that this may be necessary when children who are under 18 move between separated parents. This is permissible & has been made clear in the guidance https://t.co/Y3DTdIFo4M

— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) March 24, 2020]]>

I wasn’t clear enough earlier, apologies. To confirm - while children should not normally be moving between households, we recognise that this may be necessary when children who are under 18 move between separated parents. This is permissible & has been made clear in the guidance https://t.co/Y3DTdIFo4M

— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) March 24, 2020]]>

PM @BorisJohnson has announced that everyone must now stay at home except in exceptional circumstances, to protect our NHS and save lives. pic.twitter.com/Pkus4Ep7g6

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 23, 2020]]>

I wasn’t clear enough earlier, apologies. To confirm - while children should not normally be moving between households, we recognise that this may be necessary when children who are under 18 move between separated parents. This is permissible & has been made clear in the guidance https://t.co/Y3DTdIFo4M

— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) March 24, 2020]]>

PM @BorisJohnson has announced that everyone must now stay at home except in exceptional circumstances, to protect our NHS and save lives. pic.twitter.com/Pkus4Ep7g6

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 23, 2020]]>

PM @BorisJohnson has announced that everyone must now stay at home except in exceptional circumstances, to protect our NHS and save lives. pic.twitter.com/Pkus4Ep7g6

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-places-that-can-and-cant-stay-open-during-uk-lockdown/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:03:06 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12358

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]]> 12358 0 0 0 The UK has now been placed into an initial state of lockdown.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson directly addressed the nation yesterday evening, announcing strict new measures to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and effectively placing the UK into an initial state of lockdown.

The government stated that the public should only go out to buy basic necessities such as food and medicine and do so “as infrequently as possible”, urging people to use delivery services where they could.

The announcement has lead to much confusion as to what establishments are permitted to remain open and what are now required to close. What is considered essential and what isn't?

Here is the rundown as we understand it so far.

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Retail Stores

These establishments must shut and are considered non-essential.

The exceptions to this include:

• Supermarkets and other food shops, including market stalls selling essential grocery and food.
• Health shops and pharmacies.
• Petrol stations, garages and car rentals.
• Home, hardware stores, launderettes and dry cleaners.
• Pet shops.
• Corner shops, newsagents, post offices and banks.

Restaurants & Cafes

These establishments must shut, with the exception of takeout and delivery service meaning that "people can continue to enter premises to access takeaway services, including delivery drivers". Also exempt from this includes cafes or canteens at hospitals, care homes, schools, prisons, military bases and those services which provide food or drink to the homeless.

According to government guidance: "Planning regulation will be changed to enable restaurants, cafes and pubs which do not currently offer delivery and hot food takeaway to do so".

"People must not consume food or drinks on site at restaurants, cafes or pubs whilst waiting for takeaway food. Those venues offering takeaway or delivery services must not include alcoholic beverages in this list if their license does not already permit".

Guest Accommodation

Including hotels, bed & breakfasts, hostels, campsites and boarding houses for commercial use.

These establishments must shut, with the only exception being if it is a place of living for someone whose primary residence is unavailable at present.

Key workers can also continue to stay in hotels, or similar, where required.

Caravan Parks & Commercial Sites

These premises must shut.

The exceptions to this include premises where people live permanently, or are staying in the interim if their primary residence is not available.

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Community & Youth Centres

These establishments, and all similar, must shut with the exception being for essential voluntary or public services, such as food banks or homeless services.

Speaking on this matter, the government confirmed that: "We will do everything to support vulnerable people who are without a network of friends and families".

Places of Worship

These establishments must shut.

The only exception to this is for funerals, which follow the social distancing guidance. This allows such places of worship to remain open for solitary prayer. Live streaming of a service, but without an audience, is allowed.

Cinemas, Theatres & Concert Venues

These establishments must shut, although many have already previously taken action in doing so following earlier government advice on social distancing.

Live streaming of events is permissible, but social distancing must be strictly adhered to.

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]]> 12361 0 0 0 The outlook for football is not good right now. 

Premier League action has been suspended due to COVID-19, leaving most clubs nine fixtures short of a complete season.

Whilst there are plans to review and potentially kick off again on April 30, most agree this is optimistic.

A number of alternative solutions have been raised, although none are exactly ideal for players or fans.

We've heard about the prospect of playing games behind closed doors and determining the season via play-off matches. Manchester United Gary Neville has even joked about holding a nine-day "festival of football" instead.

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The former England defender's comment was tongue-in-cheek, but he believed many footballers would be willing to play nine times in as many days to finish the season in lightning-quick fashion.

Could it happen?

Unlikely, but nothing is off the table in the current climate.

Naturally, playing the remaining matches in such a confined period of time would require a bit of logistical manoeuvring on behalf of the Premier League.

Playing football all over the country would prove impossible, so games would need to take place at a selection of stadia in a specific region of the country.

The quality would inevitably dip after consecutive games, with injuries likely. And in any scenario with so many successive matches, you'd expect managers to reach right into the depths of their team roster.

We might even get to see Lee Grant play.

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https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1242093035451809792?s=20

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For the time being, though, Neville is turning his attention to supporting NHS workers in the fight against coronavirus - offering free accommodation in his two hotels for frontline workers.

However, he remains hopeful that the Premier League can find a way to return, telling the Daily Mail: "People will need hope and joy and happiness when they come out of the other side and I hope football can provide that."

What do you think is the best solution to complete the season? Should the Premier League be scrapped and start again from scratch next year? Let us know in the comments. 

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"It gets a lot worse the longer this crisis goes on for."

Ex-football player and hotel owner @GNev2 says the financial cost of taking in NHS staff at his hotel "will depend on how long the #coronavirus outbreak goes on for".

Live #COVID19 updates ? https://t.co/GxIDXbH1JC pic.twitter.com/ypNynA650y

— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 23, 2020]]>

"It gets a lot worse the longer this crisis goes on for."

Ex-football player and hotel owner @GNev2 says the financial cost of taking in NHS staff at his hotel "will depend on how long the #coronavirus outbreak goes on for".

Live #COVID19 updates ? https://t.co/GxIDXbH1JC pic.twitter.com/ypNynA650y

— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 23, 2020]]>

"It gets a lot worse the longer this crisis goes on for."

Ex-football player and hotel owner @GNev2 says the financial cost of taking in NHS staff at his hotel "will depend on how long the #coronavirus outbreak goes on for".

Live #COVID19 updates ? https://t.co/GxIDXbH1JC pic.twitter.com/ypNynA650y

— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/prison-van-rtc-manc-city-centre/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:23:08 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12365

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Someones jumped a prison van central manchester pic.twitter.com/4xY1xMaITf

— Matador © (@Tat_TvamAsi) March 24, 2020]]>

Looks like there has been a prison van hijack/breakout attempt on Portland Street. pic.twitter.com/uVRGggyETN

— Mascot (@Mascot_793) March 24, 2020]]>

Portland Street, City Centre is closed in both directions due to a serious RTC. Bus services are currently on diversion, update to follow #TfGMTraffic pic.twitter.com/8KqP9PmLBy

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) March 24, 2020]]>

Portland Street is closed between New York Street & Princess Street, due to a 1 vehicle RTC outside Caffè Nero. Sgt K

— GMP Manchester City Centre (@GMPCityCentre) March 24, 2020]]> A vehicle collision in Manchester city centre involving a prison van has made its way onto twitter this morning.

Photos of the incident emerged on the social media platform shortly after Transport for Greater Manchester announced Portland Street had closed in both directions due to a serious RTC (road traffic collision).

Minutes after TfGM tweeted this news, users on twitter took to the platform to post photos of a prison van that has collided into the front of a Caffe Nero.

https://twitter.com/Mascot_793/status/1242381220698357760

One twitter user wrote: "Looks like there has been a prison van hijack/breakout attempt on Portland Street."

While another tweeted:"Someones jumped a prison van central Manchester.

https://twitter.com/Tat_TvamAsi/status/1242387461009027072

https://twitter.com/OfficialTfGM/status/1242377913519013890

It has not yet been confirmed by Greater Manchester Police as to what caused the road traffic collision, but it is being treated as serious.

The area, and the incident, has since been contained by GMP officers.

https://twitter.com/GMPCityCentre/status/1242384432448839680

More to follow.

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Looks like there has been a prison van hijack/breakout attempt on Portland Street. pic.twitter.com/uVRGggyETN

— Mascot (@Mascot_793) March 24, 2020]]>

Someones jumped a prison van central manchester pic.twitter.com/4xY1xMaITf

— Matador © (@Tat_TvamAsi) March 24, 2020]]>

Portland Street, City Centre is closed in both directions due to a serious RTC. Bus services are currently on diversion, update to follow #TfGMTraffic pic.twitter.com/8KqP9PmLBy

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) March 24, 2020]]>

Portland Street is closed between New York Street & Princess Street, due to a 1 vehicle RTC outside Caffè Nero. Sgt K

— GMP Manchester City Centre (@GMPCityCentre) March 24, 2020]]>

Someones jumped a prison van central manchester pic.twitter.com/4xY1xMaITf

— Matador © (@Tat_TvamAsi) March 24, 2020]]>

Looks like there has been a prison van hijack/breakout attempt on Portland Street. pic.twitter.com/uVRGggyETN

— Mascot (@Mascot_793) March 24, 2020]]>

Portland Street, City Centre is closed in both directions due to a serious RTC. Bus services are currently on diversion, update to follow #TfGMTraffic pic.twitter.com/8KqP9PmLBy

— TfGM (@OfficialTfGM) March 24, 2020]]>

Portland Street is closed between New York Street & Princess Street, due to a 1 vehicle RTC outside Caffè Nero. Sgt K

— GMP Manchester City Centre (@GMPCityCentre) March 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-airport-arrivals-worryingly-packed-this-morning-as-brits-returned-home/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:24:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12366

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The shocking scene at Manchester Airport arrivals this morning - no two metre distancing here pic.twitter.com/DgkslnrhO3

— Ian White (@IanWhiteNews) March 24, 2020]]> Manchester Airport arrivals was worryingly packed to the rafters this morning as Brits returned home early from holiday. 

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab urged UK citizens to fly “while there are still commercial routes," available this week, stating "the time to come home is now.”

Many Brits are trying to get back to the country as soon as possible, and BBC Look North reporter Ian White shared images of a busy Manchester Airport on Tuesday morning after a flight carrying UK nationals landed from Barbados.

The troubling pictures appeared to show no evidence of any social distancing measures - despite tighter measures being announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson the previous evening.

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https://twitter.com/IanWhiteNews/status/1242379892894949376?s=20

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Posting the images to Twitter, White stated: "The shocking scene at Manchester Airport arrivals this morning - no two metre distancing here."

Manchester Airport has moved all of its flights to a single terminal amid the outbreak of COVID-19, and further congestion is expected in the coming days.

A spokesperson for the airport responded:

“During the Coronavirus pandemic we have seen a dramatic reduction in flights and passenger volumes.

“At present we are running a significantly reduced operation, which from tomorrow will consolidate into Terminal One. We expect to see around 1,000 arriving and departing passengers pass through what is our largest terminal during the course of the entire day.

“This will enable those travelling through Manchester Airport to observe social distancing guidance at all times.

"Where possible, we will put in specific measures to help facilitate this, such as adapting security screening to enable a distance of two metres at all times and providing advice to passengers through announcements and posters in the terminal. Plus throughout the airport we are deploying visual aids on the floors to help passengers see what two metres is.

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The statement continued: “For arriving passengers, we are ensuring aircraft use gates that are not close together and are working with UK Border Force to enable social distancing throughout the immigration process

“In baggage reclaim areas, we will be using carousels that are far apart from each other, using multiple belts for larger flights.

“We know these are unsettling times for everyone and that those arriving back into Manchester are eager to complete their journeys and return to loved ones as soon as possible.

“At the same time, we urge everyone travelling through the airport to do all they can to adhere to government guidance on social distancing.

“The safety and security of our colleagues and customers is always our number one priority and we appreciate their cooperation at this challenging time.”

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https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1241818080252133376?s=20

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Social distancing measures - requiring people to stand at least two metres apart from one another - have been cited as one of the most effective ways to combat the spread of the virus.

According to the PM, many of us should stay inside wherever possible.

There are 6,650 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK as of Tuesday morning (24 March) with 335 deaths.

Further guidance on social distancing is available on the Gov.uk website.

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The shocking scene at Manchester Airport arrivals this morning - no two metre distancing here pic.twitter.com/DgkslnrhO3

— Ian White (@IanWhiteNews) March 24, 2020]]>

Stay two metres apart.

It's not such a difficult thing.

Do it. It really will save lives. #coronavirus #StaySafeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/SSbrwxjEar

— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 22, 2020]]>

The shocking scene at Manchester Airport arrivals this morning - no two metre distancing here pic.twitter.com/DgkslnrhO3

— Ian White (@IanWhiteNews) March 24, 2020]]>

Stay two metres apart.

It's not such a difficult thing.

Do it. It really will save lives. #coronavirus #StaySafeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/SSbrwxjEar

— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 22, 2020]]>

Stay two metres apart.

It's not such a difficult thing.

Do it. It really will save lives. #coronavirus #StaySafeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/SSbrwxjEar

— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/disney-has-finally-launched-in-the-uk/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:09:53 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12368

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]]> 12368 0 0 0 "The greatest stories, all in one place"

The wait is now over.

Yes, Disney+ has finally launched in the UK today and to be honest, given current circumstances following the nationwide lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it really couldn't have come at a better time, could it?

Disney+ is a subscription video on-demand streaming service. It proved so popular upon debut release in the US, Canada and The Netherlands back in November 2019, that the rest of the world has eagerly been awaiting wider release ever since.

The service allows you to enjoy the big screen experience at home. It is available on your TV, tablet, laptop, phone and more and allows you to stream across four screens at once.

Disney+ is home to films and TV shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic including original content produced for the platform that is unable for streaming elsewhere.

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Some of the films now exclusively available to stream include Frozen 2, a re-imagining of Lady and the Tramp and Stargirl. Original television shows include Star Wars spin-offs The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Marvel's The Hero Project and National Geographic's The World According to Jeff Goldblum.

The subscription service is priced at £5.99 per month, or £59.99 for the year which offers a 15% saving. There is also a seven day FREE trial.

It has been confirmed that Disney+ will be following in the footsteps of other streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube, and will be launching in the UK on a reduced bandwidth amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The bandwidth utilisation will lower to 25%.

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When content is downloaded, WiFi is not required to stream which allows you to watch whatever you want from wherever you want.

The platform releases new, original content each month providing endless entertainment.

Speaking for the whole of the UK here, thank you Disney!

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]]> 12389 0 0 0 Just what the lockdown ordered.

David Walliams is releasing a free audio book every day for the next 30 days to help keep children entertained amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.

As a way to help parents and children fill the time they will likely have on their hands for the next three weeks, Walliams has audio recorded some of his much-loved stories and is releasing them to listen to online for FREE.

The stories are from his collection 'The World's Worst Children' and they are available from the Elevenses with The World of David Walliams website.

https://twitter.com/davidwalliams/status/1242056033159307266?s=20

'The World's Worst Children' tells the story of "five beastly boys" and "five gruesome girls".

The actor and comedian, turned best selling children's author, is known for popular books such as Gangsta Granny and The Boy in the Dress.

His stories are a favourite for many children in the UK and a staple read in households up and down the country, with various being adapted for television.

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The first two stories from 'The World's Worst Children' collection, The Terrible Triplets and Spoiled Brad, are already available to listen to for free online.

Stories will be released each morning.

If you want to be ready and waiting for the story releases, make sure you keep an eye on Walliams' social media platforms, and of course the Elevenses website for all of the latest updates and to listen to the stories as they come out.

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Those stuck at home with their kids may be able to relate to ‘The World's Worst Children’. I’ll be releasing an audio story every day for the next 30 days for free. First up is The Terrible Triplets! Enjoy. xxx
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— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) March 23, 2020]]>

Here’s another audio story from ‘The World’s Worst Children’ to entertain your little ones. Today’s child is: Spoiled Brad. I hope you enjoy. It’s FREE! x
Click here to listenhttps://t.co/Azfp8zFPbt pic.twitter.com/Pjsl9awQLa

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) March 24, 2020]]>

Those stuck at home with their kids may be able to relate to ‘The World's Worst Children’. I’ll be releasing an audio story every day for the next 30 days for free. First up is The Terrible Triplets! Enjoy. xxx
Click here to listenhttps://t.co/Azfp8zFPbt pic.twitter.com/e0Gl6CnyjD

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) March 23, 2020]]>

Here’s another audio story from ‘The World’s Worst Children’ to entertain your little ones. Today’s child is: Spoiled Brad. I hope you enjoy. It’s FREE! x
Click here to listenhttps://t.co/Azfp8zFPbt pic.twitter.com/Pjsl9awQLa

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) March 24, 2020]]>

Those stuck at home with their kids may be able to relate to ‘The World's Worst Children’. I’ll be releasing an audio story every day for the next 30 days for free. First up is The Terrible Triplets! Enjoy. xxx
Click here to listenhttps://t.co/Azfp8zFPbt pic.twitter.com/e0Gl6CnyjD

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) March 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/bolton-chippy-slammed-after-photo-of-it-bustling-during-uk-lockdown-goes-viral/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:42:32 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12401

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]]> 12401 0 0 0 The photo has gone viral on social media and has been shared over 1.7K times in under three hours.

Just a day into the UK nationwide lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a photo appearing to show a bustling chippy in the Greater Manchester borough of Bolton, has gone viral on social media.

The photo, shared on Facebook by Billy Bilel, shows members of the public allegedly crowded outside Market Fish Bar in Farnworth.

Given the government announcements of strict social distancing measures and effectively placing the UK into lockdown commencing today, the photo has understandably gone viral. It has amassed thousands of interactions, comments and shares in just under three hours since posting.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10223238293572099&set=a.1527391231182&type=3&theater

As per the government announcement, all cafes and restaurants must shut to the public with immediate effect for the foreseeable future, with the exception of takeaway and food delivery services, meaning the chippy is permitted to stay open.

For takeaway premises remaining open, strict social distancing measures must be adhered to.

The government confirmed that: "People can continue to enter premises to access takeaway services", but stated that "people must not consume food or drinks on site at restaurants, cafes or pubs whilst waiting for takeaway food".

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It has been confirmed that all team members at Market Fish Bar have been briefed and will act more vigilantly in their practice going forward.

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Farnworth right now ??!!Who are you to stand up and say no ? Think before you go out for fresh air,meeting friends or even opening your business!if you pass the disease recklessly, you are a murderer !

Posted by Billy Bilel on Tuesday, 24 March 2020

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Farnworth right now ??!!Who are you to stand up and say no ? Think before you go out for fresh air,meeting friends or even opening your business!if you pass the disease recklessly, you are a murderer !

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Farnworth right now ??!!Who are you to stand up and say no ? Think before you go out for fresh air,meeting friends or even opening your business!if you pass the disease recklessly, you are a murderer !

Posted by Billy Bilel on Tuesday, 24 March 2020

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Are you self employed and need financial support for to Coronavirus? I've bashed out a rough and ready quick video briefing...

Feel free to share with anyone who needs. pic.twitter.com/l7KT6EepAw

— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) March 24, 2020]]> The nation's most trusted money expert has issued an important message of hope for the UK's 5 million self-employed workers.

The message comes just days after the Government announced its support package to get people through the coronavirus outbreak – which more or less neglected those who are self-employed.

While millions across the country were promised 80% of their wages would be covered, people who work for themselves were promised next to nothing.

https://twitter.com/MartinSLewis/status/1242385553452150785

Speaking to his large army of twitter followers, Martin Lewis said today: "I'm very aware of how difficult the scenario is right now if you're self employed."

"You may have no income coming in and feel there is very limited support coming from the state."

The message was a direct one to self-employed people worrying about income in the coming months.

"I have it confirmed from the Government they are working on a support package for the self-employed right now," Martin said.

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"There are a lot of technical challenges in doing this, which is why it's taken a bit more time. But this is a pressing priority and they hope to make an announcement this week, which means by Friday at the latest."

Speaking about the support package, Martin admits that he doesn't know what it will look like, but is hopeful that it will be similar to the one offered to employed workers - where 80% of their incomes will be covered up to £2,500 a month.

If you are worrying about your financial future, then follow Martin on social media – or check out his website here.

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Are you self employed and need financial support for to Coronavirus? I've bashed out a rough and ready quick video briefing...

Feel free to share with anyone who needs. pic.twitter.com/l7KT6EepAw

— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) March 24, 2020]]>

Are you self employed and need financial support for to Coronavirus? I've bashed out a rough and ready quick video briefing...

Feel free to share with anyone who needs. pic.twitter.com/l7KT6EepAw

— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) March 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/elderly-womans-coronavirus-comments-enrage-bbc-radio-presenter/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:17:45 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12409

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I am actually in shock.

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— Lillie-Mae (@Lilliemaenot) March 24, 2020]]> It's a tough time for the nation at the moment as the spread of coronavirus renders everyday activities impossible for pretty much everyone.

In the midst of the pandemic, we are living life in a way that we have never experienced – and after last night's stringent new measures from Boris Johnson our freedom is all but on hold.

But that's a good thing. If we are going to beat COVID-19, we must stay at home, we must protect the NHS and ultimately, we will save lives in doing so. That message, however, hasn't gotten through to some people.

Beaches, parks, and other significant locations across the UK this weekend looked liked something out of a holiday brochure, as a spate of rare spring sunshine prompted droves of ignorant people to sod their isolation efforts and endanger the lives of millions.

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One of these people was 72-year-old Chris, a radio caller who sparked outrage after insisting there was nothing wrong with her visiting her elderly friend and going shopping for non-essential items in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Chris called into Monday's BBC Radio Solent mid-morning show to speak to presenter Pat Sissons. In the clip, she calls Pat "silly"and accuses him of "causing panic."

The clip is now going viral on Twitter, thanks to BBC journalist and Tipping Point star Lillie-Mae Stubbs, and it's not hard to understand why.

"You're a strapping great young man, why are you so worried about this virus? I can't believe it," she tells Pat

Pat responds: "Because if I get it, I'll pass it on to other people."

"Well, that's too bad isn't it," Chris proclaims.

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The call continues, and things get more heated as Chris spews more controversial statements, including a casual explanation of her weekend.

"Well I went shopping on Saturday to Asda, then I went to the bay and had a walk along the front and sat on the beach a while because it was so beautiful," she recalled.

She then goes on to explain how she went to see a friend the day after, which gets Pat riled up: "You called in to see a friend? How old is your friend?"

"Yes, and she didn't mind at all. She's 78," came Chris' unbelievable response.

We'll let you discover the rest of the call for yourself, which you can do by playing the clip above. But be warned, you may burst some blood vessels.

Please stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, and read up on the essentials on the government's official Coronavirus website here. 

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I am actually in shock.

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— Lillie-Mae (@Lilliemaenot) March 24, 2020]]>

I am actually in shock.

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— Lillie-Mae (@Lilliemaenot) March 24, 2020]]>

I am actually in shock.

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— Lillie-Mae (@Lilliemaenot) March 24, 2020]]>

I am actually in shock.

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— Lillie-Mae (@Lilliemaenot) March 24, 2020]]>

I am actually in shock.

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— Lillie-Mae (@Lilliemaenot) March 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/mancunian-billionaire-to-fund-the-building-of-two-hand-sanitiser-factories-in-10-days/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:34:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12410 12410 0 0 0

INEOS gets hands on.

Within 10 days, INEOS will construct two purpose-built plants in UK & Germany to produce 1 MILLION bottles of hand sanitiser per month.

Sanitiser will be free for hospitals to help prevent the spread of #COVID19 from hand to mouth: https://t.co/lgeRrGVvMX pic.twitter.com/Tm3lA8WLB8

— INEOS (@INEOS) March 24, 2020]]> The company will supply the products to NHS hospitals for free.

INEOS is getting hands on.

Leading UK chemical manufacturing company, INEOS, has announced plans to build two hand sanitiser factories. This is to meet the current demand for the product amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The two purpose-built plants will be constructed within 10 days and are set to manufacture one million bottles of hand sanitiser per month.

One factory will be built at an existing INEOS site in Newton Aycliffe, near Middlesbrough, and the other to be built in Germany.

INEOS chairman and CEO is Oldham-born billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

https://twitter.com/INEOS/status/1242383220622143489?s=20

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INEOS intends to produce both standard and the increasingly popular “pocket bottle” hand sanitisers and is already talking to retail outlets across Europe.

These bottles will be produced according to World Health Organisation specifications and be specifically designed to kill bacteria and viruses.

The company has also confirmed that due to the present European shortage of hand sanitiser, supplies to NHS hospitals will be free of charge for the period of the crisis and the public will be able to purchase bottles through retailers.

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You can find out more about the INEOS pledge here.

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INEOS gets hands on.

Within 10 days, INEOS will construct two purpose-built plants in UK & Germany to produce 1 MILLION bottles of hand sanitiser per month.

Sanitiser will be free for hospitals to help prevent the spread of #COVID19 from hand to mouth: https://t.co/lgeRrGVvMX pic.twitter.com/Tm3lA8WLB8

— INEOS (@INEOS) March 24, 2020]]>

INEOS gets hands on.

Within 10 days, INEOS will construct two purpose-built plants in UK & Germany to produce 1 MILLION bottles of hand sanitiser per month.

Sanitiser will be free for hospitals to help prevent the spread of #COVID19 from hand to mouth: https://t.co/lgeRrGVvMX pic.twitter.com/Tm3lA8WLB8

— INEOS (@INEOS) March 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/98-year-old-second-world-war-hero-from-bolton-beats-coronavirus/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:24:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12427

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]]> 12427 0 0 0 A 98-year-old great granddad in Bolton has successfully battled back to beat COVID-19 and is on the road to recovery, according to Bolton News.

Jack Bowden, a WWII hero who will turn 100 next year, was rushed to hospital earlier this month after falling ill with a water infection.

He tested positive for coronavirus during his stay, but after a period of isolation his condition improved.

Jack was permitted to return to his local nursing home this week, and is doing "very well" according to his family.

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Jack worked at the Royal Navy Medical School in Somerset during the 1940s; playing a role in the mass production of penicillin.

Doctors now want to use him as a case study, hoping to learn more about treating COVID-19 in older patients.

Jack’s daughter, Joanne Drayson, told The Bolton News that medication for a pre-existing water infection - which has "anti-viral properties" - may have helped her father bounce back.

She called the speed of Jack's overall recovery "remarkable".

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COVID-19 can infect anyone but tends to prey on the more vulnerable members of society - including those with underlying health conditions and people aged 70+.

The government has advised those susceptible to coronavirus to avoid contact with the outside world for up to 12 weeks, with new rules on social distancing aimed at halting the increase in cases.

Learn more about staying safe here.

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That’s a crime, actually. pic.twitter.com/8gZha4t5cu

— Ezra Levant ??? (@ezralevant) March 22, 2020]]>

Find him, arrest him, imprison him, & deny him any healthcare if he gets the virus.
See how funny the disgusting little pr*ck finds it when his chest is collapsing & he can’t breathe. https://t.co/osWH8WOi2F

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 22, 2020]]> A man who filmed himself licking products on supermarket shelves and saying "who's afraid of coronavirus?" has been arrested on terror charges.

The disgusting clip went viral online this week with tens of thousands of social media users lambasting the American responsible for it.

After this, police in Warrenton, Virginia, sprung into action and arrested a 26-year-old man – then charged him with making a terrorist threat.

https://twitter.com/ezralevant/status/1241800198684168192

Suspect Cody Pfister sparked a global backlash, including a campaign by Piers Morgan in which he called for the culprit to be locked up and refused medical help for deliberately trying to harm other people.

The Good Morning Britain host said: "This is of somebody in America, who went to a supermarket knowing the coronavirus is attacking everyone in the United States, and he did this and posted it online."

After the video went viral, the local police department in Warrenton were inundated with messages – and it didn't take long for them to release a statement on his arrest.

https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1241828520118140930

The statement said: "A local resident who took a video of themselves licking the merchandise after making a "Corona Virus" statement at Walmart and posting it to social media has been taken into custody.

"Charges with Warren Co. DA are pending. The police department confirmed the man was a local resident and said he was 'making a coronavirus statement' and had been taken into custody."

Referring to the far reaching reports they'd received, the statement added: "We take these complaints very seriously and would like to thank all of those who reported the video so the issue could be addressed."

There are at least 52,976 cases of coronavirus in the United States and 704 people have died, according to CNN Health’s tally of US cases that are detected and tested in the US through public health systems.

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That’s a crime, actually. pic.twitter.com/8gZha4t5cu

— Ezra Levant ??? (@ezralevant) March 22, 2020]]>

Find him, arrest him, imprison him, & deny him any healthcare if he gets the virus.
See how funny the disgusting little pr*ck finds it when his chest is collapsing & he can’t breathe. https://t.co/osWH8WOi2F

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/aldi-praises-amazing-staff-and-gives-them-10-bonus-for-tireless-efforts/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:53:39 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12434

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]]> 12434 0 0 0 Aldi is rewarding staff with a pay bump for their hard work in the COVID-19 climate. 

Pressure on the UK retail industry has increased as coronavirus cases rise, with panic buying and big crowds causing chaos in supermarkets across the country.

Aldi has recognised the incredible efforts of its 33,000 employees during this period - subsequently paying out a 10% bonus on all hours worked (from 9 March).

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The store released a statement on its website on Tuesday (24 March) confirming the news.

It reads: "Aldi has today announced enhanced pay for its amazing colleagues, who have been working tirelessly throughout this extremely busy time.  Store and distribution colleagues will receive a 10% bonus on hours worked, effective from 9th March 2020.

"It has also announced dedicated shopping times for Emergency Workers and increased support for small suppliers.

Aldi will open between 9.30am-10.00am on Sundays* solely for key workers in the NHS, Police and Fire Service. Eligible customers will be able to take priority at checkouts when they open at 10am. Entry to Aldi stores between 9.30am - 10.00am* will be with relevant ID only."

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Aldi has been taking a number of steps to support customers and staff since the outbreak of the deadly virus, such as restricting high-demand items to two per person and adjusting opening times to keep shelves fully-stocked.

The supermarket is also collaborating with a number of different charities - including Neighbourly, Teenage Cancer Trust, and Age UK - to help those in need.

 

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]]> 12442 0 0 0 There's over 50 activities and they're all available for FREE.

Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and nationwide lockdown, parents/carers and children across the country have reverted to home learning following the government's decision to close schools last Friday.

This has left a lot of children with a lot of time on their hands, and a lot of parents searching for fun activities that not only spark creativity, but also keep kids learning at the same time.

Sound like you? Chester Zoo might have just answer you're looking for then.

As a way of helping parents, kids and teachers to "carry on the fun at home", the zoo has released a wide variety of fun and interactive activities for all ages.

There's over 50 activities and educational resources available and they're all accessible for FREE.

https://twitter.com/chesterzoo/status/1242134497925173248?s=20

From colouring in, to mask making and educational videos, there's so much to get stuck into.

There are activities available for a wide range of age groups and amongst all the fun and games, the zoo has also provided educational material that is found on the curriculum for KS1, KS2, KS3 and even post-16.

You can access all of these learning resources from the Chester Zoo website.

Following government advice on social distancing measures, the tourist attraction has now closed its gates to visitors for the foreseeable future.

Speaking of the decision to close, a spokesperson for Chester Zoo said: "We really hope it plays a part in slowing down the spread of this awful virus".

"Rest assured, that our incredibly dedicated animal experts, including zookeepers, vets and scientists will continue to ensure that the animals at the zoo enjoy the same levels of care and attention they receive all year round".

https://twitter.com/chesterzoo/status/1241397344429621251?s=20

Chester Zoo has vowed to help keep kids learning and having fun through these trying times.

They have also encouraged the public to keep an eye on social media channels for updates over the coming weeks as they will: "try to deliver as much positive news and updates about the animals to you as we can throughout this difficult period".

"There’s nothing like a happy new-born baby animal to lift your spirits!"

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Parents, kids, teachers ? carry on the fun at home and keep LEARNING!

We've got over 50 AMAZING activities for you on all things animals ?, science ?‍? and conservation ?️

Take a look ?https://t.co/xyTDi43beF pic.twitter.com/6vo2wnrQQX

— Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) March 23, 2020]]>

Following Government advice on social distancing, we'll be closing our gates to visitors for the foreseeable future.

How long this will be for, we simply don’t know, but we really hope it plays a part in slowing down the spread of this awful virus. pic.twitter.com/mxnBVHNVzo

— Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) March 21, 2020]]>

Following Government advice on social distancing, we'll be closing our gates to visitors for the foreseeable future.

How long this will be for, we simply don’t know, but we really hope it plays a part in slowing down the spread of this awful virus. pic.twitter.com/mxnBVHNVzo

— Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) March 21, 2020]]>

Parents, kids, teachers ? carry on the fun at home and keep LEARNING!

We've got over 50 AMAZING activities for you on all things animals ?, science ?‍? and conservation ?️

Take a look ?https://t.co/xyTDi43beF pic.twitter.com/6vo2wnrQQX

— Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) March 23, 2020]]>

Parents, kids, teachers ? carry on the fun at home and keep LEARNING!

We've got over 50 AMAZING activities for you on all things animals ?, science ?‍? and conservation ?️

Take a look ?https://t.co/xyTDi43beF pic.twitter.com/6vo2wnrQQX

— Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) March 23, 2020]]>

Following Government advice on social distancing, we'll be closing our gates to visitors for the foreseeable future.

How long this will be for, we simply don’t know, but we really hope it plays a part in slowing down the spread of this awful virus. pic.twitter.com/mxnBVHNVzo

— Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) March 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/over-170000-people-signed-up-to-be-an-nhs-volunteer-in-one-night/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:29:34 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12451

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]]> 12451 0 0 0 It was confirmed by Professor Stephen Powis live on BBC Breakfast this morning.

Following the plea by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, to recruit at least 250,000 volunteers into the NHS amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it has been confirmed that over 170,000 people have signed up over night.

This equates to 189 people every minute.

Figures were confirmed by NHS National Medial Director, Professor Stephen Powis, live on BBC Breakfast this morning.

https://twitter.com/NHSEngland/status/1242726700083011585?s=20

Speaking on behalf of the NHS, Professor Stephen Powis said they had been "bowled over" by the support from the Great British public and stated that "in times like this, we see outbreaks of altruism [and] people wanting to help, so it's a wonderful response".

Following his appearance, this number has now believed to have increased close to 250,000 and is expected to rise to an even greater figure in the coming days.

If you're looking to sign up to become an NHS volunteer, then you can do so via the GoodSAM website here.

https://twitter.com/NHSEngland/status/1242495661423185921?s=20

According to GoodSAM: "this programme enables volunteers to provide care or to help a vulnerable person, which is permitted under the new rules announced by the Government on 23rd March 2020".

"Volunteers must be 18 or over, and fit and well with no symptoms. Those in higher-risk groups (including those over 70, those who are pregnant or with underlying medical conditions) will be able to offer support by telephone".

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BREAKING: @NHSEnglandNMD Professor Stephen Powis announces on @BBCBreakfast that overnight 170,000 of you have already signed up to volunteer to help your NHS — that’s 189 people every minute! ? https://t.co/sZR7TnmMwB #YourNHSNeedsYou pic.twitter.com/a1BIlBr8mX

— NHS England and NHS Improvement (@NHSEngland) March 25, 2020]]>

You can help by doing simple tasks like:
? delivering medicines from pharmacies
? driving patients to appointments
? regularly calling people who are on their own.
Sign up today. https://t.co/sZR7TnmMwB

— NHS England and NHS Improvement (@NHSEngland) March 24, 2020]]>

BREAKING: @NHSEnglandNMD Professor Stephen Powis announces on @BBCBreakfast that overnight 170,000 of you have already signed up to volunteer to help your NHS — that’s 189 people every minute! ? https://t.co/sZR7TnmMwB #YourNHSNeedsYou pic.twitter.com/a1BIlBr8mX

— NHS England and NHS Improvement (@NHSEngland) March 25, 2020]]>

You can help by doing simple tasks like:
? delivering medicines from pharmacies
? driving patients to appointments
? regularly calling people who are on their own.
Sign up today. https://t.co/sZR7TnmMwB

— NHS England and NHS Improvement (@NHSEngland) March 24, 2020]]>

BREAKING: @NHSEnglandNMD Professor Stephen Powis announces on @BBCBreakfast that overnight 170,000 of you have already signed up to volunteer to help your NHS — that’s 189 people every minute! ? https://t.co/sZR7TnmMwB #YourNHSNeedsYou pic.twitter.com/a1BIlBr8mX

— NHS England and NHS Improvement (@NHSEngland) March 25, 2020]]>

You can help by doing simple tasks like:
? delivering medicines from pharmacies
? driving patients to appointments
? regularly calling people who are on their own.
Sign up today. https://t.co/sZR7TnmMwB

— NHS England and NHS Improvement (@NHSEngland) March 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/prince-charles-has-tested-positive-for-coronavirus/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:42:26 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12453

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BREAKING: Prince of Wales has tested positive for #coronavirus

— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) March 25, 2020]]>

Statement regarding Prince Charles, who has tested positive for Coronavirus. @SBSNews pic.twitter.com/QQYRHUMSy7

— Ben Lewis (@benlewismedia) March 25, 2020]]> Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus.

Clarence House confirmed that the 71-year-old royal had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease in a statement released this morning.

The 71-year-old has mild symptoms "but otherwise remains in good health," a spokesman said.

The Duchess has also been tested for the virus but did not have it, the spokesman confirmed.

https://twitter.com/chrisshipitv/status/1242761154973368320

https://twitter.com/benlewismedia/status/1242761925127213058

The full statement reads: “The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Coronavirus.

"He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual.  The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus. In accordance with Government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland.  The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing.

“It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.”

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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BREAKING: Prince of Wales has tested positive for #coronavirus

— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) March 25, 2020]]>

Statement regarding Prince Charles, who has tested positive for Coronavirus. @SBSNews pic.twitter.com/QQYRHUMSy7

— Ben Lewis (@benlewismedia) March 25, 2020]]>

BREAKING: Prince of Wales has tested positive for #coronavirus

— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) March 25, 2020]]>

Statement regarding Prince Charles, who has tested positive for Coronavirus. @SBSNews pic.twitter.com/QQYRHUMSy7

— Ben Lewis (@benlewismedia) March 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-new-coronavirus-symptom-tracking-app-that-we-should-all-be-using/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:57:46 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12460

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]]> 12460 0 0 0 It only takes one minute a day to self-report.

There is a new app which lets you record your symptoms coronavirus (COVID-19) as a way of contributing to UK pioneering research that is looking to help slow the outbreak and identify those most at risk sooner.

Even if you are seemingly well, the COVID Symptom tracker asks you to record your symptoms daily and it only takes around a minute to complete your self-report.

The app has been designed by doctors and scientists at King's College London, Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals and has been developed in partnership with personalised nutrition app ZOE.

According to the official COVID Symptom tracker website, the app has been developed and designed to help identify three factors:

• The most high-risk areas in the UK.
• Who is most at risk, by better understanding symptoms linked to underlying health conditions.
• How fast the virus is spreading in your area.

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By downloading the app, the COVID Symptom tracker website confirms that:

"You are contributing to advance research on COVID-19 in partnership with leading scientific institutions like King’s College London and the Twins Study, one of the most clinically detailed studies in the world".

It further confirms that: "all data is securely protected and will be used only with public health or other research institutions (i.e. universities, scientific organizations etc) doing research on COVID-19 - these include King’s College London, Guys & St Thomas' Hospitals and the NHS".

COVID Symptom tracker is compatible with both Apple and Android. Is available to download now through the App Store and Google Play store.

The app will also be launching in the US on 26th March.

You can download the COVID Symptom tracker and help slow the outbreak here.

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Shared by colleagues at Salford Royal ?This is our surgical recovery area made up to an ICU ward.Just to reassure my...

Posted by Patsy Ann on Sunday, March 22, 2020

]]> In a public address on Monday evening, Boris Johnson explained in no uncertain terms that, without drastic action, Britain's health service will simply be unable to cope.

New restrictions were quickly implemented in an attempt to ease the pressure on the NHS, as hospitals across the country fight a deadly pandemic that's already claimed more than 400 lives in the UK.

The strain on the health sector was made truly apparent yesterday when Secretary of State Matt Hancock took to the public stage and appealed for 250,000 volunteers.

Tens of thousands of retired medics were also asked to go back to work.

There's no denying this is the biggest challenge the NHS has ever encountered. All possible hands on deck are needed to stop an already-overstretched service from snapping entirely.

Yet, amid the chaos, there's still cause for optimism.

A picture shared on social media this week offered a peek inside Salford Royal Hospital - revealing that the NHS are being proactive in the fight against coronavirus. Staff aren't just scrambling with cases as they come in. They're doing everything they can to be ready for the next wave. There's a plan.

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An NHS worker shared this image on Facebook on Sunday (22 March) in an attempt to reassure the public - reminding readers of their own responsibilities in the process.

The post reads:

"This is our surgical recovery area made up to an ICU ward.

"Just to reassure my friends and family that we no doubt have some horrible times ahead but the NHS as a whole has a plan and as always we are here to look after you all but we don't have unlimited resources nor do we have an endless supply of specifically trained staff so PLEASE help us to help you and just STAY AT HOME.

"Please, please listen to the government advice!!!!!

"Thank you and help us xxx"

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It's true that the statistics may make for grim reading over the course of the next few weeks as the virus reaches its peak. Things will probably get worse before they get better.

However, with an amazing health service and an army of volunteers behind them (more than 170,000 have raised their hand to sign up so far), there's light at the end of the tunnel.

Of course, overcoming COVID-19 is still dependent on us following a simple instruction.

Stay inside.

The sooner we all do that, the sooner this will all be over.

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Shared by colleagues at Salford Royal ?This is our surgical recovery area made up to an ICU ward.Just to reassure my...

Posted by Patsy Ann on Sunday, March 22, 2020

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Shared by colleagues at Salford Royal ?This is our surgical recovery area made up to an ICU ward.Just to reassure my...

Posted by Patsy Ann on Sunday, March 22, 2020

]]> https://themanc.com/news/off-licences-added-to-list-of-essential-businesses-during-uk-lockdown/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:35:04 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12467

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]]> 12467 0 0 0 The government has added off-licences and other shops licensed to sell alcohol to its list of “essential businesses” that can stay open during the UK coronavirus lockdown.

Off-licences now join the list of essential businesses helping to keep the nation running. This list includes supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and petrol stations.

We're sure it will be welcome news to those stuck at home while supermarkets are running low on supplies of beer and wine – but plenty of people are questioning whether they should be open at all.

https://twitter.com/ChrisRJByrne/status/1242791801074958336

https://twitter.com/beatnik69/status/1242784528747331584

https://twitter.com/PDTalkinTech/status/1242793854497181697

On Monday night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the closure of all non-essential stores as he plunged the UK into a lockdown to ease the burden on the NHS.

Before the UK Government amended its list of business that can stay open to include off-licences, smaller businesses specialising in alcoholic drinks were losing out to the larger supermarkets, which are expected to keep retailing, and of course stock wines, beers and spirits.

All off-licenses have now, however, been reclassified. More to follow.

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OffLicenses have been added to the essential stores that can stay open is the most british thing you'll hear. #CoronavirusLockdown #COVID2019 #coronavirus

— Chris RJ Byrne (@ChrisRJByrne) March 25, 2020]]>

YESSSSSS! Just heard on the radio that off licenses have been add to the list of essential shops. ? #CoronavirusLockdownUK #coronavirus

— Scourgenik69 (@beatnik69) March 25, 2020]]>

Lol why are off licenses essential businesses?

— Purav (@PDTalkinTech) March 25, 2020]]>

OffLicenses have been added to the essential stores that can stay open is the most british thing you'll hear. #CoronavirusLockdown #COVID2019 #coronavirus

— Chris RJ Byrne (@ChrisRJByrne) March 25, 2020]]>

YESSSSSS! Just heard on the radio that off licenses have been add to the list of essential shops. ? #CoronavirusLockdownUK #coronavirus

— Scourgenik69 (@beatnik69) March 25, 2020]]>

Lol why are off licenses essential businesses?

— Purav (@PDTalkinTech) March 25, 2020]]>

OffLicenses have been added to the essential stores that can stay open is the most british thing you'll hear. #CoronavirusLockdown #COVID2019 #coronavirus

— Chris RJ Byrne (@ChrisRJByrne) March 25, 2020]]>

YESSSSSS! Just heard on the radio that off licenses have been add to the list of essential shops. ? #CoronavirusLockdownUK #coronavirus

— Scourgenik69 (@beatnik69) March 25, 2020]]>

Lol why are off licenses essential businesses?

— Purav (@PDTalkinTech) March 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/national-league-preparing-to-cancel-all-remaining-fixtures-this-week/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:11:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12474

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]]> 12474 0 0 0 The National League is set to make a decision on its future this week - which could result in a permanent cancellation of all remaining fixtures. 

All football in the fifth tier is currently postponed until April 3, but officials are reluctant to press on with current campaign due to the perilous financial position of several clubs within its ranks.

Reports suggest the entire 2019/20 season could be declared void in a matter of days. However, there may be a vote to determine final standings on "points-per-game".

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The news will come as an enormous blow to Barrow AFC - who currently sit top of the National League with a four-point cushion.

Local club Stockport County also occupy a playoff spot after a spell of fine form in early 2020, and fans had been hopeful of a return to the football league for the first time since relegation in 2011.

The decision to void the National League would have a domino effect on the fourth tier of English football, meaning Stevenage, who sit ten points adrift in the relegation zone of League Two, may stay up.

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Clubs further down the pyramid in non-league have already confirmed they are "unanimous in wanting to terminate the 2019-20 season immediately".

Their statement read: "The NPL, Isthmian and Southern Leagues have made the FA of their wish to terminate the 2019-20 season, although any such decision has to be ratified by FA council."

The National League is expected to make some sort of announcement before the weekend.

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#UKlockdown:
Police in Derby, UK are telling people to stay indoors. #COVIDー19 #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/CK7C2TEglc

— Ali Javed (@AliJaved24) March 24, 2020]]>

In littleover tonight crazyy!Edit - my neighbour Gurshan Bolla got a bee in his bonnet as he took the video? so everyone hook him up with the notifications too ✌️✌️

Posted by Harriet Bartholomew on Tuesday, March 24, 2020

]]> A video has surfaced online of a police officer in Derbyshire using an unorthodox but effective method to try and keep people in their homes during the UK coronavirus lockdown.

The police officer, sat in his squad car with its flashing lights, was recorded by a resident using a megaphone to order people to stay in their homes.

He says: "This is a police message. You must stay indoors. This is a police message. Please stay indoors.

https://www.facebook.com/harriet.bartholomew.3/videos/10157374734664067/

"Remember, you can only go out to go to work and come home, to go to the shop, to collect medication and for one exercise a day.

“This is serious. We need to beat corona and we can only do that if we work together. This is a police message. Please stay indoors."

Thousands of people have praised the officer for his forward thinking approach, while others claimed it was causing disturbance.

https://twitter.com/AliJaved24/status/1242601417778626560

Either way, it's getting people talking about the seriousness of taking the UK lockdown seriously, and we commend this officer for that.

For more information on the coronavirus lockdown please visit the official government website here.

Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.

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In littleover tonight crazyy!Edit - my neighbour Gurshan Bolla got a bee in his bonnet as he took the video? so everyone hook him up with the notifications too ✌️✌️

Posted by Harriet Bartholomew on Tuesday, March 24, 2020

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#UKlockdown:
Police in Derby, UK are telling people to stay indoors. #COVIDー19 #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/CK7C2TEglc

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What a lovely day! The perfect day to drive up into the Peak District for a walk, bike ride, climb or horse ride, isn’t...

Posted by Derbyshire Constabulary on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

]]> Derbyshire Police posted across their social channels this morning to caution visitors.

Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and as per the government instruction for nationwide lockdown, announced Monday evening, members of the public are permitted to leave the house for one form of exercise a day.

However, they are advised against any travel that isn't essential and have been asked to exercise/take walks in their local area. It seems that the row of cars parked in the Peak District this morning had other ideas though.

Derbyshire Police took to their social media channels this morning to caution visitors who took the trip to the Peak District to enjoy the sunshine.

https://www.facebook.com/derbyshireconstabulary/photos/a.221324207999/10158397762558000/?type=3&amp;theater

The post begins: "What a lovely day! The perfect day to drive up into the Peak District for a walk, bike ride, climb or horse ride, isn’t it?"

"No, actually it isn’t".

The Constabulary continued by noting that they have been seeing a lot of confusion over whether members of the public are allowed to travel to the Peaks to undertake daily exercise and after witnessing the line of cars parked this morning, decided to make a direct address.

The posts have amassed thousands of interactions, comments and shares across multiple social platforms in just a few hours since posting.

https://twitter.com/DerbysPolice/status/1242753532362739713?s=20

The post continues: "While we have this fantastic space in our county, right now is not the time to be using it".

"Daily exercise should be taken locally to your home. Under government guidance all travel is limited to essential travel only."

"This is to help ensure that our emergency services aren’t put under even more pressure during this time".

For more information on lockdown guidelines, please refer to the gov.uk website.

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The safety and wellbeing of you, the residents of our beautiful county, is our priority and these measures are being put in place to ensure that you are kept safe.

If you need advice on how to look after your wellbeing at home during this time visit https://t.co/qDgKl5mcy1.

— Derbyshire Police (@DerbysPolice) March 25, 2020]]>

We’re seeing a lot of confusion over whether people are allowed to travel to the Peaks to undertake daily exercise while the government are asking us to stay at home. While we have this fantastic space in our county, right now is not the time to be using it.

— Derbyshire Police (@DerbysPolice) March 25, 2020]]>

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We’re seeing a lot of confusion over whether people are allowed to travel to the Peaks to undertake daily exercise while the government are asking us to stay at home. While we have this fantastic space in our county, right now is not the time to be using it.

— Derbyshire Police (@DerbysPolice) March 25, 2020]]>

What a lovely day! The perfect day to drive up into the Peak District for a walk, bike ride, climb or horse ride, isn’t...

Posted by Derbyshire Constabulary on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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We’re seeing a lot of confusion over whether people are allowed to travel to the Peaks to undertake daily exercise while the government are asking us to stay at home. While we have this fantastic space in our county, right now is not the time to be using it.

— Derbyshire Police (@DerbysPolice) March 25, 2020]]>

What a lovely day! The perfect day to drive up into the #PeakDistrict for a walk, bike ride, climb or horse ride, isn’t it?

No, actually it isn’t. pic.twitter.com/sNkgD2qSa3

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What a lovely day! The perfect day to drive up into the #PeakDistrict for a walk, bike ride, climb or horse ride, isn’t it?

No, actually it isn’t. pic.twitter.com/sNkgD2qSa3

— Derbyshire Police (@DerbysPolice) March 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/government-launch-new-whatsapp-coronavirus-chatbot-in-the-uk/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:30:50 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12489

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We've launched a @GOVUK Coronavirus Information Service on @WhatsApp.

Tap below to use this new free service:
▶️ https://t.co/VdAfnBjnLF

This automated ‘chatbot’ will allow you to get answers to the most common #coronavirus questions from a trusted source.

Launch the chat ?

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) March 25, 2020]]> It's a free service to anyone in the UK.

The UK Government has today launched a gov.uk coronavirus information service on WhatsApp.

This new automated 'chatbot' style service will allow the British public to get answers to the most common questions about coronavirus, directly from government.

According to the Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England, the service aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19). It will also help to further reduce the burden on NHS services.

It will also help to "combat the spread of coronavirus misinformation in the UK".

https://twitter.com/dhscgovuk/status/1242813027189239811?s=21

To use this free service, you simply have to add the number 07860 064422 into your phone contacts and then message the word ‘hi’ in a WhatsApp message to get started.

Following this, a set of menu options is then presented, allowing you to choose from and then be sent relevant guidance from gov.uk pages.

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For more information on this service and how to use it, please refer to the gov.uk website.

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We've launched a @GOVUK Coronavirus Information Service on @WhatsApp.

Tap below to use this new free service:
▶️ https://t.co/VdAfnBjnLF

This automated ‘chatbot’ will allow you to get answers to the most common #coronavirus questions from a trusted source.

Launch the chat ?

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We've launched a @GOVUK Coronavirus Information Service on @WhatsApp.

Tap below to use this new free service:
▶️ https://t.co/VdAfnBjnLF

This automated ‘chatbot’ will allow you to get answers to the most common #coronavirus questions from a trusted source.

Launch the chat ?

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) March 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/devastated-family-of-little-girl-who-was-murdered-in-bolton-park-have-paid-tribute-to-her/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:30:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12500

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]]> 12500 0 0 0 The devastated family of a little girl who was murdered in Queen's Park in Bolton have paid tribute to her.

Shortly before 3pm on Sunday 22 March, police were called to Queen’s Park following reports that a young child had been stabbed.

Emergency services attended and found that a young girl had been attacked by a woman with a knife.

The girl has since been formally identified as 7-year-old Emily Jones, who sadly passed away a short while later despite the best efforts of her family and medical responders.

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The 30-year-old woman arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder was assessed by specialist medical staff and detained under the Mental Health Act. She remains in a highly secure facility, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.

Paying tribute to Emily, her parents said: “Emily was 7-years-old, our only child and the light of our lives.

“She was always full of joy, love and laughter.

“Emily had such a cheeky smile and was beautiful inside and out. She had a heart as big as her smile.

“Emily was never happier than when she was spending time with her family and friends, she was our own little social butterfly.

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“Emily had a passion for the outdoors and loved to play any sport, even when she was wearing her pink sparkly dresses!!

“We are beyond devastated that this random act of violence means that we will never get to see our beautiful little girl grow up into the wonderful young lady she was showing such promise of becoming.

“It is truly heart breaking to wake up to a world without Emily in it and we cannot comprehend why this has happened.

“We would like to thank the members of the public that assisted us in the park and express our gratitude to the emergency services for doing their upmost to save Emily’s life.

“Thank you to everyone for their kind messages of support and for continuing to respect our privacy at this difficult time.”

This is absolutely devastating. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Emily's family and friends at this truly heartbreaking time.

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I am aware of how difficult it is for the public to get a hospital bed in this tragic time. I am prepared to give my 60,000 square foot 4 story building which is due to be a wedding hall and retail outlet to the @NHSuk to help people affected by the coronavirus. Pls keep safe. pic.twitter.com/MSpaEwPFuw

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I am aware of how difficult it is for the public to get a hospital bed in this tragic time. I am prepared to give my...

Posted by Amir Khan on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

]]> Amir Khan has offered his £5 million building in Bolton to help those affected by coronavirus.

The Bolton-born professional boxer has taken to social media this afternoon to offer his multi-million pound facility over to the NHS amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

He has offered the venue to help those affected by the crisis due to the shortage of hospital beds.

The £5 million venue, which is set to become a wedding hall and retail outlet in August of this year, is a 60,000 sq ft development with four stories.

https://www.facebook.com/AmirKingkhanPage/photos/rpp.26253062559/10158165702347560/?type=3&theater

In his statement, Amir Khan said: "I am aware of how difficult it is for the public to get a hospital bed in this tragic time".

"I am prepared to give my 60,000 square foot 4 story building... to the [NHS] to help people affected by the coronavirus."

https://twitter.com/amirkingkhan/status/1242804973534150657?s=20

Over the past few hours, the social posts have amassed thousands of interactions, comments and shares across platforms, with fans and members of the public highly commending him for his offer.

According to recent figures from Public Health England, three people in Bolton have died after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

There has been a total of 19 confirmed cases across the borough of Greater Manchester.

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I am aware of how difficult it is for the public to get a hospital bed in this tragic time. I am prepared to give my 60,000 square foot 4 story building which is due to be a wedding hall and retail outlet to the @NHSuk to help people affected by the coronavirus. Pls keep safe. pic.twitter.com/MSpaEwPFuw

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I am aware of how difficult it is for the public to get a hospital bed in this tragic time. I am prepared to give my...

Posted by Amir Khan on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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I am aware of how difficult it is for the public to get a hospital bed in this tragic time. I am prepared to give my 60,000 square foot 4 story building which is due to be a wedding hall and retail outlet to the @NHSuk to help people affected by the coronavirus. Pls keep safe. pic.twitter.com/MSpaEwPFuw

— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) March 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/15-minute-home-test-kits-for-coronavirus-to-be-made-available-to-brits-within-days/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:54:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12508

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]]> 12508 0 0 0 Coronavirus home testing kits will be made available in the UK within a matter of days according to health officials.

Professor Sharon Peacock, director of the National Infection Service, says that 3.5 million tests had been bought and would be "distributed to the community" within days.

The coronavirus kits will be on selves in chemists such as Boots and delivered by Amazon to those in the UK who are self-isolating.

The test involves pricking the finger to draw blood, which is then analysed by the device, and will be tested first in Oxford before being made available to the general public this week.

“Several million tests have been purchased for use. These are brand new products. We have to be clear they work as they are claimed to do.” Professor Peacock said.

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She continued: “Once they have been tested this week and the bulk of tests arrive, they will be distributed into the community.”

Peacock told MPs that any charge for home testing would be minimal, if anything at all.

Currently, only patients in hospital are being routinely tested for coronavirus in the UK, so if these tests are successful, they will provide some much needed relief for the NHS and may slow the spread of COVID-19 as those who test positive will stay in isolation.

The government plans to increase this to 25,000 tests a day within four weeks.

For more information on the spread of COVID-19 and what you can do to stay safe, and keep others safe, check out the official government website here.

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]]> 12514 0 0 0 If you've been binge-watching Friends again and again during isolation, you'll be glad to hear that it was time well spent. 

Yep, there's a Friends-themed virtual quiz being broadcast across Britain on Friday - offering you the perfect opportunity to put all that Central Perk knowledge to the test.

The event is being hosted by Eventures, who have created a special Facebook page where you can sign up and invite fellow Friends aficionados to join you.

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The organisers stated:

"We are on lockdown and times like these require us all to stick together and have fun and we want to help!"

"This is the quiz that's guaranteed to find the biggest Friends fan. The One With The Virtual Quiz is an evening of getting more competitive than Ross and Monica at Thanksgiving.

"Avoid being BAMBOOZLED and you could be ending the night with your name on the Geller cup!"

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Fancy your chances?

Head over to the official Facebook event page to get involved.

The quiz will kick off on Friday 27 March, at 7.30pm.

As things stand, you could be up against more than 25,000 others to claim that coveted Geller Cup...

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]]> 12522 0 0 0 He's now back home recovering.

An 87 year old Mancunian man has been discharged from hospital today after recovering from 'Covid Positive Pneumonia'.

After spending two weeks at North Manchester Hospital, he is saying his goodbyes to the staff who took care of him and has now been allowed to return home to his wife and continue with the rest of his recovery process.

In a post that has since gone viral, Sophie Edwards shared a photo of her Grandpa leaving hospital on her Facebook page today, stating that: "we all need to hear some positive stories".

https://www.facebook.com/534851668/posts/10156818528881669/?d=n

She continued: "Thank you to everyone for all their kindness and support through a difficult time and most of all thanks to the NHS".

The post has amassed hundreds of likes, comments and shares since posting and many have come forward to send their well wishes and express their delight at such a positive story.

It's just brilliant to hear some good news amid such tragic times!

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We all need to hear some positive stories...This is my 87 year old Grandpa saying goodbye to staff at North Manchester...

Posted by Sophie Edwards on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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We all need to hear some positive stories...This is my 87 year old Grandpa saying goodbye to staff at North Manchester...

Posted by Sophie Edwards on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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]]> 12528 0 0 0 Buildings all over Greater Manchester will be blue-lit this Thursday to show support for the British health service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The #lightitblue campaign is encouraging every major building to participate and fill their windows with blue colour in a united demonstration of respect and admiration for the NHS.

Companies are being told to flip the switch and beam their blue lights out to the world on Thursday 26 March at 8pm.

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https://twitter.com/ManchesterBID/status/1242756738027343873?s=20

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Business owners are joining together to prepare a nationwide illumination of landmarks and historic buildings, with the campaign already receiving support from major venues such as the O2, Royal Albert Hall and Royal Opera House.

Organisers stated: "The events and entertainment industry finds itself in an unprecedented state of enforced inaction.

"The best thing we can do, apart from staying home and looking after our families, is to send out a massive thank you to all of the healthcare professionals who are going to be risking their own health to save people made seriously ill by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Our industry leaders also feel a responsibility for the mental health of countless employees who are feeling anxious and confused about the future. We believe that the #lightitblue campaign will galvanize their enthusiasm and pride in a mass gesture of solidarity."

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If you can't light up your work premises or home, you can switch your social media banners and logos to blue; sharing images with the hashtag #LightItBlueMCR so the message spreads far and wide.

Let's show the NHS that we are with them every step of the way.

Contact CityCo for more information.

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Thursday 26th at 8pm #Manchester will be lighting-up blue to show our support for @NHSEngland @NHSNW #NHS ?

Businesses, if you can light your buildings please do & share with #LightItBlueMCR#NHSThankYou@MENnewsdesk @CityLifeManc @marketing_mcr @ManCityCouncil @OfficialTfGM pic.twitter.com/qhSW0muU56

— ManchesterBID (@ManchesterBID) March 25, 2020]]>

Thursday 26th at 8pm #Manchester will be lighting-up blue to show our support for @NHSEngland @NHSNW #NHS ?

Businesses, if you can light your buildings please do & share with #LightItBlueMCR#NHSThankYou@MENnewsdesk @CityLifeManc @marketing_mcr @ManCityCouncil @OfficialTfGM pic.twitter.com/qhSW0muU56

— ManchesterBID (@ManchesterBID) March 25, 2020]]>

Thursday 26th at 8pm #Manchester will be lighting-up blue to show our support for @NHSEngland @NHSNW #NHS ?

Businesses, if you can light your buildings please do & share with #LightItBlueMCR#NHSThankYou@MENnewsdesk @CityLifeManc @marketing_mcr @ManCityCouncil @OfficialTfGM pic.twitter.com/qhSW0muU56

— ManchesterBID (@ManchesterBID) March 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-rapper-bugzy-malone-involved-in-horror-motorbike-crash/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 07:09:35 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12544

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Bugzy Malone just crashed very badly just half an hour ago... pic.twitter.com/OaAkh27q5l

— M (@wolfxmobz1) March 25, 2020]]> Manchester rapper Bugzy Malone has been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, according to reports on social media.

The 29-year-old rapper was reportedly seen in videos riding what appeared to be a motorised trike around the streets of Bury last night, moments before the alleged crash.

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https://twitter.com/wolfxmobz1/status/1242934800018821126

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Footage of the alleged incident, and the aftermath, has been posted all over social media this morning – and reportedly shows the rapper lying on the floor while paramedics attempt to keep him talking.

According to the Mirror, the rapper, whose real name is Aaron Davis, is said to be 'seriously hurt'.

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Greater Manchester Police are yet to comment.

More to follow.

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Bugzy Malone just crashed very badly just half an hour ago... pic.twitter.com/OaAkh27q5l

— M (@wolfxmobz1) March 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/andy-burnham-announces-5m-to-house-1000-rough-sleepers-in-hotels/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:38:06 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12549

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“We hope that over the coming days everyone will be accommodated.”

During his weekly press conference earlier this afternoon, Andy announced a £5m package to support 1,000 rough sleeping or otherwise vulnerable people into hotels in Greater Manchester. #BedEveryNight

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— Mayor Andy Burnham (@MayorofGM) March 25, 2020]]> Andy Burnham is dedicating £5m to housing 1,000 rough sleepers in the city during the coronavirus pandemic. 

The Mayor of Greater Manchester made the announcement following Wednesday's COVID-19 Emergency Committee meeting - with 625 hotel rooms already made available and a further 375 being arranged before the weekend.

Those living on the streets are considered some of the most vulnerable to the virus, and the measures brought in by Burnham will provide homeless people with a safe space to self-isolate.

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https://twitter.com/MayorofGM/status/1242870639351996418?s=20

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The Mayor stated: “I’m announcing extensive plans to support people sleeping rough and in shared temporary accommodation in our city-region as a matter of urgency – this is our humanitarian response at a time of a national public health crisis.

“The negative impact street homelessness can have on a person’s mental and physical health is well known, and that is before you take into account the very real risks posed by possibly catching coronavirus.

“We have moved swiftly to work with our 10 local authorities, NHS and the private and faith sectors to source enough accommodation in some of our city-region’s large hotels for everyone who needs it.

"We are assisting some people accommodated in A Bed Every Night into these rooms while others are being supported from the streets or from situations where they are experiencing an imminent risk of sleeping rough. We will provide essential services of food, access to medicines, targeted support and somewhere safe to stay during an incredibly challenging time for them.”

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https://twitter.com/MayorofGM/status/1242853208156000256?s=20

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There are plans to provide rough sleepers with mobile phones to contact loved ones and social workers during their stay.

An access route to clinical psychologist mental health, drug dependency and wellbeing support will also be created.

Catering and welfare packages (provided by Greater Manchester Homeless Action Network) containing dry food goods, utensils and hygiene products are currently in preparation.

The Mayor Greater Manchester said the city has "a moral and ethical duty to help those living vulnerable and dangerous lives on the streets."

Burnham added: "I am proud of the package we have put in place.

"No-one should have to sleep rough, especially at this uncertain time, and here in Greater Manchester we are making sure no-one has to.”

 

Featured image: NHS Confederation

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“We hope that over the coming days everyone will be accommodated.”

During his weekly press conference earlier this afternoon, Andy announced a £5m package to support 1,000 rough sleeping or otherwise vulnerable people into hotels in Greater Manchester. #BedEveryNight

Watch ? pic.twitter.com/IHbvF96p2E

— Mayor Andy Burnham (@MayorofGM) March 25, 2020]]>

"I’m announcing extensive plans to support people sleeping rough and in shared temporary accommodation in our city-region as a matter of urgency."

As many as 1,000 hotel rooms and support is going to be made available, Andy has revealed. ??

More ?https://t.co/NDwWI3sKab

— Mayor Andy Burnham (@MayorofGM) March 25, 2020]]>

“We hope that over the coming days everyone will be accommodated.”

During his weekly press conference earlier this afternoon, Andy announced a £5m package to support 1,000 rough sleeping or otherwise vulnerable people into hotels in Greater Manchester. #BedEveryNight

Watch ? pic.twitter.com/IHbvF96p2E

— Mayor Andy Burnham (@MayorofGM) March 25, 2020]]>

"I’m announcing extensive plans to support people sleeping rough and in shared temporary accommodation in our city-region as a matter of urgency."

As many as 1,000 hotel rooms and support is going to be made available, Andy has revealed. ??

More ?https://t.co/NDwWI3sKab

— Mayor Andy Burnham (@MayorofGM) March 25, 2020]]>

"I’m announcing extensive plans to support people sleeping rough and in shared temporary accommodation in our city-region as a matter of urgency."

As many as 1,000 hotel rooms and support is going to be made available, Andy has revealed. ??

More ?https://t.co/NDwWI3sKab

— Mayor Andy Burnham (@MayorofGM) March 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/first-glimpse-inside-uks-new-emergency-hospital-emerges-on-social-media/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:11:25 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12554

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]]> 12554 0 0 0 A video of a makeshift hospital space in the London ExCel has put the reality of COVID-19 case numbers into perspective.

Alex Woodside, a member of staff on site in the Canning Town facility, shared the footage on Facebook - revealing the enormous amount of space put aside for patients as the NHS expects thousands of new cases in the coming weeks.

 

 

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https://www.facebook.com/ptBen1/videos/1565308223617744/?d=n

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The video has since gone viral, with Woodside issuing a warning for viewers.

"I didn't take this virus very seriously until I saw this, this morning," the cabler says.

"We've got four thousand beds to go in, two morgues. This hall is a kilometre long."

"If you are not taking this seriously, like I wasn't, I think we really need to start."

According to the NHS, the London ExCel will be ready to house up to 500 patients from next week.

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10 other large venues could also be converted into hospitals in the coming days - likely to be introduced in major in cities such as Manchester and Birmingham.

The Military are also standing by to provide additional support.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said: “The NHS and our Armed Forces are both world leaders in their fields, and this ambitious project is just one example of what can be achieved when they come together to help the nation.”

"The ExCeL London Centre is being refitted to take hundreds of beds with oxygen and ventilators..

"The NHS Nightingale Hospital will draw nurses, doctors and other staff from across the health service, as well as a number of military medics will also tend to patients. The majority will be NHS staff."

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Just seen this... how are people still trying to live a normal life right now? ??? this is the excel in London.4,000 beds & 2 Mortuaries. I can’t confirm but I’ve heard these are also being built in other cities too. WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Ben Sissman on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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Just seen this... how are people still trying to live a normal life right now? ??? this is the excel in London.4,000 beds & 2 Mortuaries. I can’t confirm but I’ve heard these are also being built in other cities too. WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Ben Sissman on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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Just seen this... how are people still trying to live a normal life right now? ??? this is the excel in London.4,000 beds & 2 Mortuaries. I can’t confirm but I’ve heard these are also being built in other cities too. WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Ben Sissman on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

]]> https://themanc.com/news/nhs-staff-will-get-free-parking-at-hospitals-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:29:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12563

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]]> 12563 0 0 0 The government will cover the costs of providing free car parking to NHS staff working in hospitals during this unprecedented time, the Health Secretary has pledged today.

Government officials faced huge pressure this week to waive charges for all healthcare workers, who normally have to pay a fee to park at hospitals.

A petition to scrap parking charges for NHS staff during the Covid-19 pandemic this week received over 415,000 signatures, and now the Government is finally providing free parking for NHS workers and social care staff during the coronavirus outbreak.

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National Car Parking (NCP) will provide NHS staff free parking at all 150 of their car parks in England.

Confirming the news, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "Our NHS is facing an unprecedented challenge, and I will do everything I can to ensure our dedicated staff have whatever they need during this unprecedented time.

"So we will provide free car parking for our NHS staff who are going above and beyond every day in hospitals across England.

"My enormous gratitude goes out to the many NHS Trusts and other organisations already providing free car parking and I urge other Trusts to do the same with our backing."

More to follow.

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]]> 12573 0 0 0 The UK government has ordered 10,000 ventilators.

Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it has been announced that the UK government placed an order for 10,000 new ventilators which will be manufactured by British engineering company, Dyson.

Dyson, which is most known for its vacuum cleaners, is manufacturing a design for a new type of ventilator in response to a call from the NHS.

The company is working with Cambridge-based medical business, The Technology Partnership, to manufacture the ventilators required.

James Dyson, entrepreneur and Founder of Dyson Ltd, has said that "the race is on" to manufacture the new ventilators to meet the urgent demand the country is currently faced with.

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The NHS currently has a total of just over 8,000 ventilators, but the number of ventilators required to deal with this crisis is thought to be closer to 30,000.

The ventilators are primarily being manufactured at Dyson's UK base in Wiltshire and the company is believed to have engineers working round the clock to produce the ventilators from scratch.

It is said that a prototype for human testing is to be ready soon, pending all necessary regulatory approval.

The news, however, hasn't come without controversy, with plenty of people speaking out on Twitter this morning.

https://twitter.com/A50Challenge/status/1243094200880693248

https://twitter.com/uk_domain_names/status/1243079023821033473

https://twitter.com/MJRowe2/status/1243087118315945985

https://twitter.com/arthistorynews/status/1243070545056448514

Despite the controversy, if these ventilators save lives, then that is all that matters, for now.

For the latest instructions and information on the coronavirus pandemic, see the official government website here.

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10k ventilators ordered from a vacuum cleaner manufacturer, Dyson - never made them before and design will have to be medically approved first, which usually takes some time. Yet gov turns down offers of ventilators from specialist manufacturers via the EU.

It is all madness.

— A50 (@A50Challenge) March 26, 2020]]>

Amazing how Boris Johnson's best Brexity mates ended up on the front line of the coronavirus response:
- Ineos building a chemical plant for hand sanitiser
- Dyson muscling out other groups to make ventilators
I wish them well. Of course I do! But it doesn't stop me *observing*.

— Edwin Hayward ? ?, ?? ? ?? (@uk_domain_names) March 26, 2020]]>

Amazing that Dyson and JCB are being paid to develop ventilators. Strange that they are also major Tory party donors. Even in crisis, this greedy Govt are helping their rich buddies get their noses in the trough. And then they are fucking off for an extra long Easter.

— MRowe #FBPE ?????? (@MJRowe2) March 26, 2020]]>

Marvellous that Dyson is able to quickly produce a new ventilator. I hope that unlike every other product I’ve bought from them, it works.

— Bendor Grosvenor PhD (@arthistorynews) March 26, 2020]]>

10k ventilators ordered from a vacuum cleaner manufacturer, Dyson - never made them before and design will have to be medically approved first, which usually takes some time. Yet gov turns down offers of ventilators from specialist manufacturers via the EU.

It is all madness.

— A50 (@A50Challenge) March 26, 2020]]>

Amazing how Boris Johnson's best Brexity mates ended up on the front line of the coronavirus response:
- Ineos building a chemical plant for hand sanitiser
- Dyson muscling out other groups to make ventilators
I wish them well. Of course I do! But it doesn't stop me *observing*.

— Edwin Hayward ? ?, ?? ? ?? (@uk_domain_names) March 26, 2020]]>

Amazing that Dyson and JCB are being paid to develop ventilators. Strange that they are also major Tory party donors. Even in crisis, this greedy Govt are helping their rich buddies get their noses in the trough. And then they are fucking off for an extra long Easter.

— MRowe #FBPE ?????? (@MJRowe2) March 26, 2020]]>

Marvellous that Dyson is able to quickly produce a new ventilator. I hope that unlike every other product I’ve bought from them, it works.

— Bendor Grosvenor PhD (@arthistorynews) March 26, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/a-town-in-greater-manchester-has-been-named-the-best-place-to-live-in-2020/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:52:56 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12578

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]]> 12578 0 0 0 Altrincham has topped the Sunday Times' Best Place To Live list for 2020.

The award signals a remarkable turnaround for the Trafford town, which received the unwanted accolade of "worst high street in Britain" ten years ago.

Today, Altrincham is home to a market that has been described as "beyond compare".

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Excellent restaurants, cafes, and transport links all played a role in pushing Altrincham to the top of the prestigious list.

The town also scored points for its friendly community and convenient location - equidistant from Manchester city centre and the countryside, with National Trust civil parish Dunham Massey on its doorstep.

Two of the best schools in the North West region reside in Alty, with excellent housing available in the area (prices averaging around £325,000 or £895 in monthly rent).

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Helen Davies, Home Editor of The Sunday Times, said:"Never has where you live felt more important. This year we have, along with house prices, air quality, good schools and access to green spaces, championed locations that have showcased great community spirit.

"The feeling of involvement in and concern for one's local community is being challenged — and celebrated  — as never before. We wish everyone well wherever they live."

Read the full list here.

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]]> 12587 0 0 0 With millions of Brits working from home for the foreseeable future, it's inevitable we'll see some live stream faux-pas appearing online in the next few weeks. 

But no video call will ever be quite as disastrous as the one involving Robert Kelly in 2017.

The Professor of Political Science was broadcasting live from his home to discuss the impeachment of South Korea’s president, and was left chuckling in embarrassment when his daughter Marion barged in to gatecrash his big moment with BBC

But that was only the beginning. Seconds later, Marion's baby brother James tottered through in tow.

Robert's wife Jung-a Kim scrambled the children out of the room as fast as she could so the conversation could resume.

But by then it was too late. The video was already being gleefully shared across the web.

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https://twitter.com/RyanNorthover/status/1243051806499811328?s=20

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It was one of the funniest, charming, popular videos of the year - being streamed more than 36 million times - and viewers were delighted to see the viral family back on television screens this morning.

According to Robert, though, working at home is just as challenging now as it was back then.

"For us as you can see it's very difficult, employers who have employees with kids our age it's very difficult," the Professor said.

"I'm getting two hours work done a day maybe three.

"They've got nothing to do they're climbing the walls. It's really tough."

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https://twitter.com/FizFaieznor/status/1243119421520072705?s=20

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Jung-a Kim said: "It's very difficult to stay in the house for a very long time.

"We try to go out and see the flowers and the trees and they can shout and scream."

The family are based in Busan, South Korea - another country which initially posted high numbers of infections during the early outbreak of COVID-19.

Cases have slowed considerably over the past two weeks, however, with rapid, widespread testing playing a key role in preventing the spread of the virus.

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The most famous working from home family on the planet are now live on BBC World pic.twitter.com/T9vGrKu8tJ

— Ryan Northover (@RyanNorthover) March 26, 2020]]>

For your reference pic.twitter.com/ghrquW95j8

— Fiz Faieznor  (@FizFaieznor) March 26, 2020]]>

The most famous working from home family on the planet are now live on BBC World pic.twitter.com/T9vGrKu8tJ

— Ryan Northover (@RyanNorthover) March 26, 2020]]>

For your reference pic.twitter.com/ghrquW95j8

— Fiz Faieznor  (@FizFaieznor) March 26, 2020]]>

The most famous working from home family on the planet are now live on BBC World pic.twitter.com/T9vGrKu8tJ

— Ryan Northover (@RyanNorthover) March 26, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/parklife-2020-is-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:06:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=11892

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]]> 11892 0 0 0 Parklife, Manchester's flagship music festival, has been cancelled due to the outbreak of coronavirus. 

The eleventh edition of the event was due to take place at Heaton Park in June, starring the likes of Tyler, The Creator, Lewis Capaldi, Khalid, Robyn, Anderson .Paak and dozens more.

Mass gatherings have been banned by the government in attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. There is currently no telling when these restrictions will be lifted, leaving organisers with little choice but to cancel.

Parklife confirmed the news on social media today.

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https://twitter.com/Parklifefest/status/1243508097664122880?s=20

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The statement confirms: "...we will be back stronger than ever June 12 & 13 2021. Everyone please stay safe, remain positive and let's look forward to next year."

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Parklife is the latest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused mass closures of music events across the world - including Download, Isle of Wight Festival and the 50th anniversary of Glastonbury.

More than 80,000 people were expected to descend on Heaton Park in summer, with one local neighbour even transforming their garden into a makeshift campsite for ticket-holders.

It will be back next year in 2021.

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A decision that has not been taken lightly, please see below our statement regarding this years Parklife Festival, we will be back stronger than ever June 12 & 13 2021.

Everyone please stay safe, remain positive and let's look forward to next year.

The Parklife Team. pic.twitter.com/Q0TVp2rTwj

— Parklife 2020 (@Parklifefest) March 27, 2020]]>

A decision that has not been taken lightly, please see below our statement regarding this years Parklife Festival, we will be back stronger than ever June 12 & 13 2021.

Everyone please stay safe, remain positive and let's look forward to next year.

The Parklife Team. pic.twitter.com/Q0TVp2rTwj

— Parklife 2020 (@Parklifefest) March 27, 2020]]>

A decision that has not been taken lightly, please see below our statement regarding this years Parklife Festival, we will be back stronger than ever June 12 & 13 2021.

Everyone please stay safe, remain positive and let's look forward to next year.

The Parklife Team. pic.twitter.com/Q0TVp2rTwj

— Parklife 2020 (@Parklifefest) March 27, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/join-the-nation-in-a-mass-applause-for-our-nhs-on-26th-march/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:09:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12153

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On the 26th of March at 8pm let’s all unite and give all of the nurses, doctors, gps and carers a massive round of applause to show our appreciation for their hard work in this difficult time. @allontheboard #clapforourcarers #NHS #CoronaCrisis #NHSCovidHeroes #NHSThankYou pic.twitter.com/hElYGiKWu9

— All on the board (@allontheboard) March 21, 2020]]> As the Coronavirus pandemic worsens and stricter measures are implemented in every country across the globe, frontline care staff have been doing God's work.

Over here in the UK, nurses, doctors, GPs, carers and many other NHS workers have been battling COVID-19 head on – putting themselves at risk in the process.

Many have fallen ill, some have sadly died fighting it, others have struggled to buy things from ransacked supermarkets after a long shift.

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And while aid, hotel beds, food and drink, and many other donations have been provided to these incredible people, an initiative to show them our appreciation in one mass act has gained massive momentum online.

Clap For Our Carers, or #clapforourcarers on social media, went viral last week – and the proposed act behind it is pretty self explanatory.

Tonight, on 26th March, at 8pm, the nation is being asked to give a massive round of applause to show our appreciation for the hard work being undertaken by our carers in this difficult time.

https://twitter.com/allontheboard/status/1241353055217598465

The image reads: "During these unprecedented times, they (our NHS and caring staff) need to know that we are grateful.

"Please join us on 26th March at 8pm for a big applause (from front doors, gardens, balconies, windows, living rooms, etc) to show all nurses; doctors; GPs and carers our appreciation for their ongoing hard work and fight against the virus.

"Please share this message so we can make sure the word spreads and reaches all to join!"

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So, tonight at 8pm, we will be doing just that – and we hope you will be, too.

It is so important that we show our constant support for all of our NHS workers who are tirelessly fighting this thing for the sake of our country.

If they can sing in the streets of Italy, we can come out on our doorsteps and applaud. See you then.

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On the 26th of March at 8pm let’s all unite and give all of the nurses, doctors, gps and carers a massive round of applause to show our appreciation for their hard work in this difficult time. @allontheboard #clapforourcarers #NHS #CoronaCrisis #NHSCovidHeroes #NHSThankYou pic.twitter.com/hElYGiKWu9

— All on the board (@allontheboard) March 21, 2020]]>

On the 26th of March at 8pm let’s all unite and give all of the nurses, doctors, gps and carers a massive round of applause to show our appreciation for their hard work in this difficult time. @allontheboard #clapforourcarers #NHS #CoronaCrisis #NHSCovidHeroes #NHSThankYou pic.twitter.com/hElYGiKWu9

— All on the board (@allontheboard) March 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/so-lets-talk-the-platform-offering-a-vital-lifeline-for-manchester-hospitality-workers/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:08:54 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12301

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]]> 12301 0 0 0 Patrick Howley woke up one morning feeling unhappy. 

This wasn’t unusual.

The hospitality worker had spent years climbing out of bed feeling tired, hungover or despondent. Sometimes, all three.

But he couldn't do it anymore.

The demands of the trade had initiated a pattern of destructive habits that Patrick didn't know how to manage. It was tempting to slam the door shut on hospitality and never look back, but instead, he decided to reach out to fellow workers.

Patrick posted to the Manchester bars page on Facebook… and the response was overwhelming.

As it turned out, he wasn’t the only one feeling battered and bruised by the nature of hospitality.

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Long hours, fluctuating pay, lack of sleep, low exposure to sunlight, and poor diet have taken their toll on employees within the sector. But the outbreak of COVID-19 - and subsequent venue closures - has led to many fearing for their jobs. Others have been dismissed already.

Hospitality might be full of smiling faces on the surface. But the truth is there are hundreds, if not thousands, of people within its ranks who are engaged in a silent struggle with their own mental health.

Patrick wants that to change. That’s why he set up: So Let’s Talk.

Anyone in hospitality can turn to this platform for support; whether they’re trapped in a vicious cycle of overworking and overindulgence, or feeling alone and frightened after being cut loose by their employer with no income.

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Talking to The Manc, Patrick said:

“I know lots of people in hospitality feel like they might be judged for not being ok. Mental health in the industry is still not properly understood. Some people might think it sounds like a cop-out to say they can’t come in because they’re feeling down.

“It’s so easy to get involved in destructive habits that are hard to escape from in hospitality. I realise now that I was part of the issue when I was in that world. I’d take my staff out for drinks all night, and then shout at them when they weren’t on time in the morning.

“You have to put on a facade in hospitality, and forcing a smile when you aren’t feeling right can cause massive stress.

“We want to change that.

“So Let’s Talk is a place where people can express themselves and access the support they need; learning how to live a healthier, happier lifestyle in the process.”

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After realising the huge demand for the platform, Patrick sought to find a group of people who would help him get the project off the ground.

“My idea was to create training packs revolving around mental health, sleep, nutrition and exercise,” the entrepreneur explains.

“I decided to get out, build contacts and set up a development team - which is now made up of business owners, local chefs, bartenders, coaches and therapists… many of whom were in hospitality themselves and left for similar reasons to myself.

“We held our first event at Impossible in February to tell people all about what we’re doing, and we’ve also partnered up with some amazing organisations like Healthy Hospo to provide these training packs. We’re working with the Manchester Hospitality Network, Sixty Eight People and the Female Hospitality Network, to reach more people online, too.

“Currently, we’re in the process of creating a digital activities log - which gives people in hospitality a way to enjoy themselves without falling into disruptive habits."

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Some of the features set to appear on the exciting So, Let’s Talk platform include online cookbooks, podcasts, nutrition advice, virtual bookclubs (by Louisa Rodriguez), and exercise classes (from Train with Tati), as well as yoga sessions led by Kate Tittley and Jess Mordain. And it will all be free to access.

What’s more, when the current social distancing restrictions begin ease away, So Let’s Talk will be running activities where you can meet fellow hospitality personnel outside of work, organising visits to bouldering centres, virtual shooting ranges and smash rooms.

Going forwards, key personnel in hospitality will be getting involved and running sessions for So Let’s Talk themselves.

The Head Chef of Alabama’s Aaron Smart, for example, will be running an activity called “Come Dine My G” - cooking food from around the world with fellow experts whilst discussing mental health and hospitality.

Plans are in the pipeline for (low ABV) cocktail competitions that link together different bartenders from all around the city, whilst Patrick is also in discussions with a company to develop an app that will provide 1-2-1 mental health support for people in hospitality at any time.

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There’s no doubt about it - So Let's Talk is something special. The platform is one of the most exciting, fastest-growing hospitality support networks out there today. It may just prove to be the vital lifeline for an injury-stricken industry.

“We’re taking a holistic and preventative approach when it comes to helping people with mental health,” Patrick explains.

“We’ve had a lot of early interest from bars saying they’d like to use our package inside of their workplace.

“Hopefully, So Let’s Talk can help bars and restaurants identify the telltale signs a staff member might be struggling and offer the advice required.”

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We're in unsettling, unfamiliar territory here, but Patrick believes the support and infrastructure is there to help local hospitality push through to the other side and come out stronger than ever.

“From what I’ve seen so far, the way the Manchester community has bonded together has been incredible.

“The likes of So Lets Talk, The Drinks Trust and Hospitality Action will be offering support in all kinds of different ways to help people through this period.

“We’re just trying to create all the best opportunities that we can. Our partners have been brilliant, and we’re also fortunate to have found our amazing designer Rick Barrett from We Are Ambitious who’s done the website and logo work at an amazing cost.”

The So Let's Talk platform will be coming alive over the course of the next two weeks, as classes emerge online and mental health support becomes widely available.

In order to grow and thrive, they're seeking support wherever possible - and you can get involved by contacting them online.

If you work in hospitality, and things aren’t quite right, So, Let’s Talk can help. Head over to their website to learn more.

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]]> 12558 0 0 0 Taking all the hard work off your hands.

Following the government announcement to close UK schools at the end of last week amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the nationwide lockdown, many parents/carers have reverted to home learning.

Now, it's not an understatement to say that a lot of us aren't natural born teachers.

For parents/carers up and down the country, home schooling for what is currently, an unconfirmed amount of time, is a very daunting task. This is why we've created a daily timeline of FREE educational activities, live events and workshops that are being hosted by celebrities.

Designed to keep kids learning and help parents out at the same time.

 

Daily Timeline

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9am - PE with Joe Wicks

Joe Wicks, AKA 'The Body Coach', has become PE teacher for the nation and is hosting live classes for all to get involved in at 9am each weekday on his YouTube channel.

https://twitter.com/thebodycoach/status/1240600083458068480?s=20

It has proved an extremely popular week for Joe so far, with nearly a million viewers across the world tuning in live for the first session and those numbers increasing each day.

You can join in here.

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10am - Maths with Carol Vorderman

TV presenter and maths wiz Carol Vorderman has made her maths school 'The Maths Factor', which usually costs £2 per week, FREE to download whilst schools are out during the coronavirus pandemic

These maths classes are aimed at children aged four to 11 and match the national curriculum.

https://twitter.com/carolvorders/status/1242110826665979904?s=20

You can get involved here.

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11am - English with David Walliams

Actor and comedian, turned children's author, David Walliams, is releasing a 30 FREE audio stories for children from his collection 'The World's Worst Children'.

https://twitter.com/davidwalliams/status/1242056033159307266?s=20

You can listen to these daily stories here.

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12pm - Cooking with Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver has compiled a list of FREE easy, child-friendly recipes on his website and has offered up a wealth of tips to 'get kids cooking'.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9_58EoDsb4/

You can find the recipes here.

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1pm - Music with Mylene Klass

Singer, radio presenter and TV personality Mylene Klass is hosting FREE music tutorials on her YouTube channel, aimed at igniting a love of music in children of all ages.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCRXAErag8U

You can watch and take part in 'Mylene's Music Klass' here.

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1:30pm - Dance with Darcey Bussell

Former professional ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing judge, Darcey Bussell, is working with Diverse Dance Mix (DDMIX) to bring you daily live dance workshops aimed at getting kids moving after lunch.

https://twitter.com/DarceyOfficial/status/1241752617937666049?s=20

Tune in and take part via the DDMIX Facebook page here.

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2pm - History with Dan Snow

Historian Dan Snow AKA 'The History Guy' will soon be rolling out live history lessons on the Timeline YouTube channel.

https://twitter.com/thehistoryguy/status/1242778465885196289?s=20

You can also download the 'History Hit' service FREE for 30 days here.

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4pm - Food Technology / Home Economics with Theo Michaels

Chef and author, Theo Michaels, is hosting cooking tutorials 'Kids Cook with Theo'. These classes are FREE to watch and take part in on Instagram live every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4pm.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9_pGK4HZbP/

Follow along with the cooking classes here.

 

Non-Daily Activities

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Science with Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince & Special Guests

Scientists Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince and other special guests have partnered with The Cosmic Shambles Network to bring you the 'Stay at Home Festival', streaming lessons direct from their YouTube channel.

These aren't daily events, but there's plenty planned for the foreseeable future, covering a wide range of astrological topics for all ages.

https://twitter.com/cosmicshambles/status/1241372830153035778?s=20

You can keep on track with the full schedule of upcoming events here.

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Geography Q&A with Steve Backshall

One of the UK's best-known wildlife presenters, writers and naturalists, Steve Backshall, hosted a virtual live Geography lesson and Q&A across his social media channels this week.

He asked people to get involved via the #SteveBackshallWildlifeChat hashtag.

https://twitter.com/SteveBackshall/status/1242455991842676736?s=20

The chance to watch and join in with the Q&A live has now passed, but you can still watch it back on Steve's YouTube channel here and get learning anytime.

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? PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on my YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV ? Please please share this with as many people as you can ❤️ Our kids need this more than ever. Share it on your stories, your wall, your Twitter, whatsapp and school newsletters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ioFGeFRpuK

— The Body Coach (@thebodycoach) March 19, 2020]]>

? PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on my YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV ? Please please share this with as many people as you can ❤️ Our kids need this more than ever. Share it on your stories, your wall, your Twitter, whatsapp and school newsletters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ioFGeFRpuK

— The Body Coach (@thebodycoach) March 19, 2020]]>

? PE WITH JOE starting Monday morning at 9am on my YOUTUBE channel: The Body Coach TV ? Please please share this with as many people as you can ❤️ Our kids need this more than ever. Share it on your stories, your wall, your Twitter, whatsapp and school newsletters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ioFGeFRpuK

— The Body Coach (@thebodycoach) March 19, 2020]]>

Tomorrow at 9:30am GMT I will be doing a LIVE Wildlife Chat on Facebook, Instagram AND YouTube https://t.co/UzUleC9PBX

Post your questions below and I’ll do my best to answer them. #SteveBackshallWildlifeChat pic.twitter.com/7d3sCck3qy

— Steve Backshall (@SteveBackshall) March 24, 2020]]>

Tomorrow at 9:30am GMT I will be doing a LIVE Wildlife Chat on Facebook, Instagram AND YouTube https://t.co/UzUleC9PBX

Post your questions below and I’ll do my best to answer them. #SteveBackshallWildlifeChat pic.twitter.com/7d3sCck3qy

— Steve Backshall (@SteveBackshall) March 24, 2020]]>

My maths school https://t.co/EO8lwRzGs7 is usually about £2 a week.
I want to help ❤️ so it's now FREE for children age 4-11 ? until schools open.
We're uploading massive server capabilities, pls bear with us.
With all my love ❤️#HomeSchooling @themathsfactor @PearsonSchools pic.twitter.com/1jQShe0zcU

— Carol Vorderman (@carolvorders) March 23, 2020]]>

My maths school https://t.co/EO8lwRzGs7 is usually about £2 a week.
I want to help ❤️ so it's now FREE for children age 4-11 ? until schools open.
We're uploading massive server capabilities, pls bear with us.
With all my love ❤️#HomeSchooling @themathsfactor @PearsonSchools pic.twitter.com/1jQShe0zcU

— Carol Vorderman (@carolvorders) March 23, 2020]]>

Tomorrow at 9:30am GMT I will be doing a LIVE Wildlife Chat on Facebook, Instagram AND YouTube https://t.co/UzUleC9PBX

Post your questions below and I’ll do my best to answer them. #SteveBackshallWildlifeChat pic.twitter.com/7d3sCck3qy

— Steve Backshall (@SteveBackshall) March 24, 2020]]>

My maths school https://t.co/EO8lwRzGs7 is usually about £2 a week.
I want to help ❤️ so it's now FREE for children age 4-11 ? until schools open.
We're uploading massive server capabilities, pls bear with us.
With all my love ❤️#HomeSchooling @themathsfactor @PearsonSchools pic.twitter.com/1jQShe0zcU

— Carol Vorderman (@carolvorders) March 23, 2020]]>

Those stuck at home with their kids may be able to relate to ‘The World's Worst Children’. I’ll be releasing an audio story every day for the next 30 days for free. First up is The Terrible Triplets! Enjoy. xxx
Click here to listenhttps://t.co/Azfp8zFPbt pic.twitter.com/e0Gl6CnyjD

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) March 23, 2020]]>

Those stuck at home with their kids may be able to relate to ‘The World's Worst Children’. I’ll be releasing an audio story every day for the next 30 days for free. First up is The Terrible Triplets! Enjoy. xxx
Click here to listenhttps://t.co/Azfp8zFPbt pic.twitter.com/e0Gl6CnyjD

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) March 23, 2020]]>

Those stuck at home with their kids may be able to relate to ‘The World's Worst Children’. I’ll be releasing an audio story every day for the next 30 days for free. First up is The Terrible Triplets! Enjoy. xxx
Click here to listenhttps://t.co/Azfp8zFPbt pic.twitter.com/e0Gl6CnyjD

— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) March 23, 2020]]> ]]> ]]> ]]>

Don’t forget to tune in to the DDMIX Facebook page tomorrow and join a member of the DDMIX for Schools team for a LIVE kids shake up just after lunch at 1.30pm! Dx ? https://t.co/qxNHvRLJNk

— Darcey Bussell (@DarceyOfficial) March 22, 2020]]>

Don’t forget to tune in to the DDMIX Facebook page tomorrow and join a member of the DDMIX for Schools team for a LIVE kids shake up just after lunch at 1.30pm! Dx ? https://t.co/qxNHvRLJNk

— Darcey Bussell (@DarceyOfficial) March 22, 2020]]>

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]]> 12568 0 0 0 The government will support self-employed people adversely affected by COVID-19 with a grant - which will be available for anyone with trading profits up to £50,000.

The relief package covers 80% of self-employed workers' average monthly earnings over the last three years up to £2,500 per month.

95% of majority self-employed people will qualify, and HMRC will pay grants directly into bank accounts before June.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the support package on Thursday, with pressure growing on the government in the past few days to provide financial aid for freelancers and contractors.

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Sunak stated:

"I know many self-employed people are anxious to see what support is available for them.

"You have not been forgotten. We will not leave you behind. We all stand together."

He added: "This is one of the most generous support schemes anywhere in the world."

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The Chancellor last week confirmed the UK government would cover wages for company staff up to £2,500 a month.

Sunak explained that creating financial support for the 4.8 million self-employed has taken longer to arrive due to the process proving "incredibly complicated."

The new scheme will be open to those already self-employed and have a self-assessment tax return for 2019.

Almost 10,0000 in the UK have been infected with COVID-19, with 477 deaths as of Thursday 26 March.

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]]> 12594 0 0 0 During these unprecedented, locked-down times, families around the UK have been trying to entertain their kids while confined to their homes and gardens.

It has been a breath of fresh air seeing photos and videos going viral showing the joy and ingenuity of a nation while their backs are against the wall amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Today, one such bit of ingenuity comes straight out of County Down in Northern Ireland and is quickly getting a lot of positive attention in Facebook group 'Family Lockdown'.

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While locked down with the family, Anna Taggart managed to create a McDonald's Drive-Thru in her garden for her boys, who are both missing McDonald's as much as we are right now.

Posting the photo, she wrote: "We made ourselves a McDonald's Drive Thru... Hours of entertainment so far!"

Speaking to Anna, she told The Manc: "I had been keeping cardboard boxes in the garage each time we had something delivered in the hope that they would keep us occupied over the next few weeks!

"My boys (Noah 5, and Mason 4) were sad that McDonald's had closed, so we came up with the idea of making a McDonald's Drive Thru.

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"The boys loved helping to colour it in and have played with it non stop since we finished it. It's amazing how an old cardboard box can raise everyone's spirits!"

Facebook Groups like these are providing an amazing outlet for families struggling with things to do with their children – and some of the content coming out of them has brought a smile on thousands of faces.

It's a grim time out there. Stay safe, and get creative!

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Lockdown is breeding a nation of educated, fighting-fit, film buffs; with everybody reading, working out and binge-watching movies more than usual.

But, by the time everything is normal again, we'll also be looking rather scraggly and unkempt.

Barber shops are closed for the foreseeable future, meaning we could be left with a country full of men rocking some of the longest hair-dos they've ever had.

Even when the shutters are lifted, huge queues are expected as lads rush to get their first trim in months.

However, not everyone is content to wait for the virus to vanish. Some have decided to take the plunge instead by cutting their own hair...

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Social media has exploded with images of men sporting shaven heads after running the razor through their luscious locks - sparking a "Covhead Challenge" trend across the nation.

Even lads who love their hair are going for it; using the opportunity to raise funds for the NHS.

Rugby stars Henry Slade, Ellis Genge and Luke Cowan-Dickie are just a few famous faces to get involved so far.

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Looking at the pictures so far, it's safe to say some have done a better job than others.

Either way, Brits will definitely be coming out of this crisis looking very different.

Happy shaving, fellas.

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Before/After ~ shaved my head to see how long it takes to grow back whilst in lockdown. #lockdown #headshave #keepingbusy pic.twitter.com/fNMEY4kNMf

— Simon Michael - Morgan (@Simon1701) March 24, 2020]]>

Before/After ~ shaved my head to see how long it takes to grow back whilst in lockdown. #lockdown #headshave #keepingbusy pic.twitter.com/fNMEY4kNMf

— Simon Michael - Morgan (@Simon1701) March 24, 2020]]>

Before/After ~ shaved my head to see how long it takes to grow back whilst in lockdown. #lockdown #headshave #keepingbusy pic.twitter.com/fNMEY4kNMf

— Simon Michael - Morgan (@Simon1701) March 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/prisoner-in-strangeways-dies-after-testing-positive-for-coronavirus/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:13:56 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12608

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A 66-year-old serving prisoner at HMP Manchester with underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for covid-19

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 26, 2020]]> A prisoner at HMP Manchester has died after testing positive for COVID-19.

The 66-year-old prisoner, who died behind bars, had underlying health conditions, Sky News has confirmed.

The news comes after it was confirmed last week that a prisoner in the prolific Manchester prison, also known as Strangeways, had tested positive for the disease.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1243159415802429442

Prison bosses reduced the capacity of visits to the facility last week amid the pandemic and introduced a measure in which everyone has to have their temperature taken at the door.

The move was implemented as a way of creating more space between families when visiting and anyone with a temperature of 37.8 or above is not allowed into the prison.

As of the 18th March, there were 13 inmates and four members of staff in isolation at the prison.

It is not yet known if the prisoner who has died is the one previously confirmed infected prisoner.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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A 66-year-old serving prisoner at HMP Manchester with underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for covid-19

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 26, 2020]]>

A 66-year-old serving prisoner at HMP Manchester with underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for covid-19

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 26, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/greater-manchester-police-are-shutting-down-piccadilly-gardens/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:19:33 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12638

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"I've asked my team to work with @ManCityCouncil to close Piccadilly Gardens"@CCIanHopkins says people are still gathering in the centre of Manchester, despite the UK lockdown. pic.twitter.com/j3SYzXZ8hF

— BBC Radio Manchester (@BBCRadioManc) March 26, 2020]]> Piccadilly Gardens will close to the public following mass gatherings despite UK lockdown.

Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council has announced that they are working together to close Piccadilly Gardens to the public.

After public gatherings of more than two people have been banned, the city centre public space is set to close following groups of people still having to be dispersed by the police, despite the UK being placed into lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Speaking live on BBC Radio Manchester this afternoon, Chief Inspector Ian Hopkins, said: "I have asked my team to work with Manchester City Council today to close Piccadilly Gardens".

"Why can't we use heras fencing, get it all closed down?"

"It's a public space, other public spaces are closed down".

https://twitter.com/BBCRadioManc/status/1243207652206940164?s=20

He continued: "It will disperse some of the issue, it will enable us to deal with the crime in a different way, because we can't be running to Piccadilly Gardens every two minutes arresting people".

Piccadilly Gardens is a well known area for antisocial behaviour, with groups of people often gathering to drink when the weather turns warmer

It has not yet been confirmed as to when the gardens will shut.

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"I've asked my team to work with @ManCityCouncil to close Piccadilly Gardens"@CCIanHopkins says people are still gathering in the centre of Manchester, despite the UK lockdown. pic.twitter.com/j3SYzXZ8hF

— BBC Radio Manchester (@BBCRadioManc) March 26, 2020]]>

"I've asked my team to work with @ManCityCouncil to close Piccadilly Gardens"@CCIanHopkins says people are still gathering in the centre of Manchester, despite the UK lockdown. pic.twitter.com/j3SYzXZ8hF

— BBC Radio Manchester (@BBCRadioManc) March 26, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/didsbury-gin-to-provide-hand-sanitiser-to-greater-manchester-police-for-foreseeable-future/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:21:12 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12651

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]]> 12651 0 0 0 Didsbury Gin are providing Greater Manchester Police with disinfectant products for the foreseeable future, by switching up production to manufacture hand sanitisers.

The Manchester based gin producer has grown from strength to strength since its inception in 2017 and are "proud to be supporting a pillar of the Mancunian community during these uncertain times".

Liam Manton, founder of Didsbury Gin, said: “The chancellors’ recent comments about 'being judged by our capacity for compassion' really struck a chord with us during last week's statement.

"We are extremely proud to be doing our bit for the community during this difficult time.”

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Manchester gin-thusiasts Mark Smallwood and Liam Manton created Didsbury Gin in 2017 and the brand has gone from strength-to-strength since their Dragon’s Den appearance in January 2018.

Last year was a massively successful year for the drinks business, who last month announced that domestic sales rapidly surpassed the £1m mark.

More than ever it’s important to keep those gins up, Didsbury Gin are also providing a 25% discount across their products with free delivery for all NHS staff, police and fires services.

To claim an exclusive code, please email amy@didsburygin.com with your NHS or staff ID.

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Everyone at Manchester City sends their love and thoughts to Bugzy Malone.

Wishing you a quick recovery ? pic.twitter.com/xGQQ3Dk87f

— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 26, 2020]]>

Praying for all people involved in the @TheBugzyMalone Crash ?❤️

— Wiley (@W1L3Y) March 26, 2020]]> Last night, Bugzy Malone was seriously injured in a road crash while reportedly riding a quad bike.

The grime rapper from Manchester was 'seriously injured' in a collision with a car on Rochdale Road in Bury on Wednesday evening.

Emergency services were called to the accident shortly before 9.20pm. Videos apparently taken at the scene were shared on social media shortly after.

https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1243094782026690561

https://twitter.com/W1L3Y/status/1243106861303373824

Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the injured man, but it is widely accepted that Bugzy, whose real name is Aaron Davis, was the the 29-year-old driver of the quad bike.

While news on his condition has been quiet for most the day, his clothing company, 'B.Malone', has now released a statement on their Instagram account.

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The statement reads: "We can confirm that the artist and musician, Aaron Davis (professionally known as Bugzy Malone) was involved in a serous traffic accident yesterday evening.

"He was seriously injured but is in a stable condition. He remains in hospital while his condition is being monitored and assessed.

"We thank everyone for their support and messages. We ask that everyone please respect Aaron and his family's privacy at this difficult time."

We wish Bugzy a speedy recovery.

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Everyone at Manchester City sends their love and thoughts to Bugzy Malone.

Wishing you a quick recovery ? pic.twitter.com/xGQQ3Dk87f

— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 26, 2020]]>

Praying for all people involved in the @TheBugzyMalone Crash ?❤️

— Wiley (@W1L3Y) March 26, 2020]]>

Everyone at Manchester City sends their love and thoughts to Bugzy Malone.

Wishing you a quick recovery ? pic.twitter.com/xGQQ3Dk87f

— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 26, 2020]]>

Praying for all people involved in the @TheBugzyMalone Crash ?❤️

— Wiley (@W1L3Y) March 26, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/people-who-cough-at-police-and-paramedics-could-face-year-in-jail/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:20:25 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12665

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]]> 12665 0 0 0 People who cough at police or NHS staff could face a year in jail, authorities have warned. 

Yesterday, the Crown Prosecution Service announced they would prosecute anyone who coughs on or at emergency service staff during the coronavirus crisis.

Coughs purposely directed as a threat towards other key workers or members of the public could be charged as common assault while doing so against emergency workers would be punishable by up to a year in prison.

Max Hill QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, said: “Emergency workers are more essential than ever as society comes together to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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“I am therefore appalled by reports of police officers and other frontline workers being deliberately coughed at by people claiming to have Covid-19.

“Let me be very clear: this is a crime and needs to stop. The CPS stands behind emergency and essential workers and will not hesitate to prosecute anybody who threatens them as they go about their vital duties.”

The warning comes after a man claiming to have coronavirus deliberately coughed at Metropolitan Police officers this week.

Darren Rafferty, 45, faces sentencing next month for grievous bodily harm to his former partner and three counts of assault on an emergency worker.

Police officers yesterday were handed the authority to fine Brits up to £1000 for breaking rules and being outside their homes.

Those who continue to disobey these rules will be made an example of, and can be arrested and locked up.

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]]> 12668 0 0 0 Some Brits are still continuing to flout the rules during lockdown, despite repeated appeals from the government to stay indoors.

Social media has been packed with reports of walkers brazenly venturing to the Peak District - and now Derbyshire Police have the footage to prove it.

Drone video has identified several dog walkers and picture-hunters strolling through the hills; as well as revealing drivers removing roadblocks to leave vehicles in the closed car park.

Derbyshire Police shared the drone footage on their Facebook page this week to deter other members of the public from engaging in such foolish behaviour.

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Their statement reads: "Despite our post yesterday highlighting issues of people still visiting the Peak District despite government guidance being to stay home, the message is still not getting through.

"Officers from Derbyshire Constabulary Drone Unit have been out at beauty spots across the county, and this footage was captured at Curbar Edge last night.

"Cars were parked in both the car park and on the hill up to it. The bags of stones that were at the front of the car park as a roadblock, had been pulled to the side to allow cars to enter.

"As you can see from the footage, plenty of people were walking about, many of which were arriving in cars and parking up before heading out for their walk."

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The statement continues: "Some of the car number plates were coming back to keepers in Sheffield, so we know for a fact that people are travelling unnecessarily to visit these areas.

"The guidance is clear - Daily exercise should be taken locally to your home. Under government guidance all travel is limited to essential travel only. Travelling to remote areas of the Peak District for your exercise is not essential travel.

"PLEASE, stay home and help save lives."

Rules currently permit people to leave their homes for a brief period of exercise, although restrictions may be tightened in a similar fashion to other countries if social distancing is not practised.

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Members of the public filmed at Curbar Edge despite Government guidance to stay at home

Despite our post yesterday highlighting issues of people still visiting the Peak District despite government guidance being to stay home, the message is still not getting through.Officers from Derbyshire Constabulary Drone Unit have been out at beauty spots across the county, and this footage was captured at Curbar Edge last night.Cars were parked in both the car park and on the hill up to it. The bags of stones that were at the front of the car park as a roadblock, had been pulled to the side to allow cars to enter. As you can see from the footage, plenty of people were walking about, many of which were arriving in cars and parking up before heading out for their walk.Some of the car number plates were coming back to keepers in Sheffield, so we know for a fact that people are travelling unnecessarily to visit these areas.The guidance is clear - Daily exercise should be taken locally to your home. Under government guidance all travel is limited to essential travel only. Travelling to remote areas of the Peak District for your exercise is not essential travel. PLEASE, stay home and help save lives.

Posted by Derbyshire Constabulary on Thursday, March 26, 2020

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Members of the public filmed at Curbar Edge despite Government guidance to stay at home

Despite our post yesterday highlighting issues of people still visiting the Peak District despite government guidance being to stay home, the message is still not getting through.Officers from Derbyshire Constabulary Drone Unit have been out at beauty spots across the county, and this footage was captured at Curbar Edge last night.Cars were parked in both the car park and on the hill up to it. The bags of stones that were at the front of the car park as a roadblock, had been pulled to the side to allow cars to enter. As you can see from the footage, plenty of people were walking about, many of which were arriving in cars and parking up before heading out for their walk.Some of the car number plates were coming back to keepers in Sheffield, so we know for a fact that people are travelling unnecessarily to visit these areas.The guidance is clear - Daily exercise should be taken locally to your home. Under government guidance all travel is limited to essential travel only. Travelling to remote areas of the Peak District for your exercise is not essential travel. PLEASE, stay home and help save lives.

Posted by Derbyshire Constabulary on Thursday, March 26, 2020

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Members of the public filmed at Curbar Edge despite Government guidance to stay at home

Despite our post yesterday highlighting issues of people still visiting the Peak District despite government guidance being to stay home, the message is still not getting through.Officers from Derbyshire Constabulary Drone Unit have been out at beauty spots across the county, and this footage was captured at Curbar Edge last night.Cars were parked in both the car park and on the hill up to it. The bags of stones that were at the front of the car park as a roadblock, had been pulled to the side to allow cars to enter. As you can see from the footage, plenty of people were walking about, many of which were arriving in cars and parking up before heading out for their walk.Some of the car number plates were coming back to keepers in Sheffield, so we know for a fact that people are travelling unnecessarily to visit these areas.The guidance is clear - Daily exercise should be taken locally to your home. Under government guidance all travel is limited to essential travel only. Travelling to remote areas of the Peak District for your exercise is not essential travel. PLEASE, stay home and help save lives.

Posted by Derbyshire Constabulary on Thursday, March 26, 2020

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]]> 12681 0 0 0 Chester Zoo is hosting a virtual tour on social media today. 

The wildlife centre is closed for the foreseeable future, but they'll be opening their "virtual gates"  this morning so animal lovers can catch a glimpse of pandas, giraffes, elephants, bears, tigers and butterflies online.

Posting on Facebook, Chester Zoo wrote: "As you can't come to the zoo right now, we’ll bring the zoo to you!

"Join us LIVE on our Facebook page from 10am when we'll be throwing open our 'virtual gates.'

"So, break up the boredom of being at home and, for the first time ever, enjoy a whole day of animal antics, live from your sofa!"

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https://www.instagram.com/p/B-NQY51n9jx/?utm_source=ig_embed

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Animals will be live-streamed from 10am - 4pm, and you can tune in at any time.

The schedule for the tour is as follows:

10am - Red Pandas
11am - Rothschild's giraffes
12pm - Asian elephants
1pm - Butterflies
2pm - Sun bears
2.30pm - Sumatran tigers
2.45pm - Humboldt penguins
4pm - Aquarium

Head over to the Chester Zoo Facebook page to get involved.

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]]> 12687 0 0 0 Michelle Keegan almost flashed the nation on Instagram Live this morning when her husband Mark Wright swung his phone around to film her in their bedroom.

The 32-year-old Our Girl star was drinking a brew in her dressing gown while husband Mark was on Instagram Live with Olly Murs to over 6,000 people.

As Mark swings the camera around during an anecdote from Olly about his sketchy eating habits, Michelle shouts: "Er, hello, legs open!"

The former Corrie legend was seemingly unimpressed, but saw the funny side – maybe not as much as the lads though her were in hysterics on the live stream.

Mark, 33,  goes on to say that he was just "giving Mursy a little morning surprise."

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Like most, Mark and Michelle are currently holed up at their home amid the UK lockdown to slow the spread of coronavirus.

The pair live together in a six-bedroom £2 million home Essex and regularly update their fans on Instagram, using the Live feature to communicate with their followers.

Michelle, originally from Stockport, returned to hit tv show Our Girl this week as Army medic Georgie Lane.

You can watch Our Girl every Tuesday night at 9PM on BBC One. It's brilliant.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he has tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate but will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 27, 2020]]> Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus.

It has been just been announced that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

He is currently experiencing mild symptoms.

https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1243496858095411200?s=20

It has been confirmed that he will now undergo a period of self-isolation and will continue to lead the government's response via video-conferencing going forward.

More to follow.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he has tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate but will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 27, 2020]]>

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he has tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate but will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 27, 2020]]>

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms, says No 10 https://t.co/IjA7PNb2da

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 27, 2020]]>

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms, says No 10 https://t.co/IjA7PNb2da

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 27, 2020]]>

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms, says No 10 https://t.co/IjA7PNb2da

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 27, 2020]]>

Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.

I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.

Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri

— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020]]>

Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus.

I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.

Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/9Te6aFP0Ri

— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) March 27, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/breaking-health-secretary-matt-hancock-tests-positive-for-covid-19/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:05:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12717

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Health secretary Matt Hancock says he has tested positive for coronavirus and is self isolating at home

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 27, 2020]]> Health Secretary Matt Hanock has tested positive for coronavirus. 

Hancock says his symptoms are mild and is now self-isolating at home.

https://twitter.com/MattHancock/status/1243522325397622784?s=20

Posting on Twitter, Hancock wrote:

"Following medical advice, I was advised to test for #Coronavirus.

"I‘ve tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I’m working from home & self-isolating.

"Vital we follow the advice to protect our NHS & save lives."

The news comes just minutes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on social media that he'd also tested positive for the virus.

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Health secretary Matt Hancock says he has tested positive for coronavirus and is self isolating at home

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 27, 2020]]>

Health secretary Matt Hancock says he has tested positive for coronavirus and is self isolating at home

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 27, 2020]]>

Following medical advice, I was advised to test for #Coronavirus.

I‘ve tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I’m working from home & self-isolating.

Vital we follow the advice to protect our NHS & save lives#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/TguWH6Blij

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) March 27, 2020]]>

Following medical advice, I was advised to test for #Coronavirus.

I‘ve tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I’m working from home & self-isolating.

Vital we follow the advice to protect our NHS & save lives#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/TguWH6Blij

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) March 27, 2020]]>

Following medical advice, I was advised to test for #Coronavirus.

I‘ve tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I’m working from home & self-isolating.

Vital we follow the advice to protect our NHS & save lives#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/TguWH6Blij

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We are honoured to tell you that today our #Covid19 register is live, with 7,510 former nurses and midwives ready to support health and social care services across the UK. 

You are true heroes, and we can't express how grateful we are.

Thank you ?https://t.co/JgKCygNxvM pic.twitter.com/cVPMoR26Eh

— The NMC (@nmcnews) March 27, 2020]]> More than 7,000 former nurses and midwives have signed up to support health and social care services across the UK.

Nurses and midwives who left the profession in the last three years can now sign onto the new COVID-19 temporary register, according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

The new register enables former nurses and midwives to practise during the coronavirus outbreak by verifying their history of employment within the health system.

https://twitter.com/nmcnews/status/1243506996709601282

Their details are then shared with national health and care organisations across the UK who will then connect them with employers who need them most.

It's an absolutely brilliant system, and as of today, a total of 7,510 former nurses, midwives and carers have signed up.

As of 9am on 27th March, a total of 113,777 people have been tested for coronavirus, of which 99,198 were confirmed negative and 14,579 were confirmed positive.

A total of 759 patients in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have died so far.

For more information and advice on COVID-19 pleas visit the official government website here.

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We are honoured to tell you that today our #Covid19 register is live, with 7,510 former nurses and midwives ready to support health and social care services across the UK. 

You are true heroes, and we can't express how grateful we are.

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We are honoured to tell you that today our #Covid19 register is live, with 7,510 former nurses and midwives ready to support health and social care services across the UK. 

You are true heroes, and we can't express how grateful we are.

Thank you ?https://t.co/JgKCygNxvM pic.twitter.com/cVPMoR26Eh

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]]> 12736 0 0 0 Bongo’s Bingo is streaming the world’s biggest live bingo game night tonight and it's going to be a game-changer.

‘Bongo’s Bingo Live From the Bungalow’ will last for one hour and will feature Bongo’s Bingo with Jonny Bongo’s famous pub quiz, call-ins, audience dares, and all manner of random and bonkers moments and surprise special guests.

The event will be completely free for people to join, and even better, it's all in aid of the NHS.

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In light of the current Government guidance to ‘Stay Home,’ Jonny and the crew are eager to bring some much-needed escapism, positivity and unity during this particularly difficult time across the nation and wider world.

The team will be broadcasting from Liverpool in a hastily made studio they are all now living in. The show will also include a link to guidance on how to donate to NHS Charities Together.

The event is part of LADbible & UNILAD’s Isolation Nation, a content series aimed at keeping everyone entertained, informed and supported whilst we are encouraged to stay in and stay safe.

Bongo’s Bingo Live From The Bungalow will be live on LADbible’s Facebook page on Friday 27th March from 8pm.

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]]> 12741 0 0 0 The Great Manchester Run has been rescheduled for Autumn.

Organisers have been forced to postpone the 10k and Half Marathon in line with government guidance surrounding mass gatherings.

Both events will now be moved from their original 24 May date to 6 September.

The Junior and Mini events are also being shifted to the same weekend, with further details to follow.

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Paul Foster, Chief Executive at the Great Run Company, said: “We understand that people who were looking forward to running in Manchester on 23 and 24 May will be disappointed, but the safety of participants, spectators and of all those associated with the staging of the events is always our number one priority.

“We understand the commitment and dedication our runners make when entering one of our events and do not take any decision to postpone an event lightly. In this case our only option was to cancel the event and rearrange for a later date.

“We want to thank all of our participants and partners for their continued support and understanding and we look forward to seeing them at the Great Manchester Run on 6 September.”

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All participants will have their entry automatically rolled over to the rearranged date.

Refund requests must be made by 30 June and will be processed in September. If you entered via a charity, you will need to contact the organisation directly.

More information will be sent to runners in the coming weeks.

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]]> 12495 0 0 0 KFC officially is closing its branches nationwide today, becoming the latest restaurant to go into hibernation and wait out the storm. 

From 25 March, customers won't have access to that famous blend of eleven herbs and spices.

However, thanks to MasterChef champion Simon Wood, that gorgeous, gooey KFC gravy is still up for grabs.

Wood, who won the televised MasterChef competition in 2015, has shared a recipe to recreate the sauce using basic cupboard ingredients - meaning you won't be left hankering for a pot of KFC gravy for weeks on end.

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According to Wood, all you need is veg oil, chicken stock, beef stock, cajun spice, cornflour, double cream and red onion - adding salt, pepper, thyme and oregano to replicate the KFC taste.

Wood's method is as follows:

Take a large saucepan and add in your vegetable oil, heat on a high flame before adding your onion, then your herbs, then finally your dry ingredients. Mix well and cook out the cornflour.

Add in your stock and bring to the boil for 20 minutes, skimming occasionally with a ladle. Next add in your double cream and simmer for another 10 minutes. This will darken the colour. Strain through a sieve and serve with chips, fried chicken and coleslaw.

 

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In a video to followers, Wood stated: "If you haven't got any of the ingredients and it's only a minor thing, leave it out.

"You've gotta work with what you've got.

"It's not about restaurant-quality food. It's about giving your kids something they're familiar with; keeping busy while we're all stuck here. And it's really tasty!"

Check out the cook's original post on Instagram for the full recipe.

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]]> 12605 0 0 0 The 'face to face social network' that's taking over the lockdowned world.

You've probably been told to download Houseparty at some point over these last few weeks, haven't you?

If not, you've definitely heard of it, that we can near enough guarantee. Houseparty isn't a new app, but to say it's having its moment right now, is a pretty massive understatement.

It's huge.

So what is it then? No, we're not talking about the kind of house party that usually involves someone overdoing it a bit on the blue WKDs, Smirnoff Ices and a litre of Frosty Jack's when you're about 15, but if that's what you're up for though, there's nothing stopping you doing that here to be honest.

This Houseparty is the 'face to face social network' app that's taking over this social distant, self-isolated, lockdowned world amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

From your work colleagues, to your school pals and even your Nan, everyone's having a Houseparty and at such lonely times for many in the world right now, it's bringing us closer together than ever before.

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On the face of it, Houseparty may seem like any other video conferencing service, showing similarities to Facetime, Skype, Google Hangouts and Zoom amongst others, but this one doesn't have party in the name for nothing.

On Houseparty, not only can you share the screen and catch up with a maximum of eight people at once, but you can also test trivia knowledge through quizzes and play games such as Heads Up and Quick Draw.

If you're looking to use the app as more of a video messaging service than a party though, you definitely can and there is even the function to leave ‘Facemails’ for people. Like a voicemail, but with your face attached to it.

We really weren't kidding when we said it's huge by the way. Posts on social media referencing the app, memes and screen shots of parties in action have been surfacing in the masses - people are going mad for it.

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You can download Houseparty for FREE on iOS and Android, or as an extension to your browser on macOS and Google Chrome. Honestly, it takes no more than 30 seconds to download and you won't regret it.

Let's face it, what else have you got to do?

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Hi @houseparty - your app is WONDERFUL. Ran a group quiz with my girls tonight via the app and it's really lifted my spirits!

— Honestly Holly (@HonestlyHolly23) March 22, 2020]]>

All that remains of our social lives is @houseparty

— Owen Jones? (@OwenJones84) March 20, 2020]]>

One thing I love about @Houseparty:
NO FILTERS. let’s be ugly together ??

— Vixen Energy (@LoveCass_) March 24, 2020]]>

Our team has been doing this too! ❤️? https://t.co/tQow1Fp2LG

— Houseparty (@houseparty) March 19, 2020]]>

Hi @houseparty - your app is WONDERFUL. Ran a group quiz with my girls tonight via the app and it's really lifted my spirits!

— Honestly Holly (@HonestlyHolly23) March 22, 2020]]>

All that remains of our social lives is @houseparty

— Owen Jones? (@OwenJones84) March 20, 2020]]>

One thing I love about @Houseparty:
NO FILTERS. let’s be ugly together ??

— Vixen Energy (@LoveCass_) March 24, 2020]]>

Our team has been doing this too! ❤️? https://t.co/tQow1Fp2LG

— Houseparty (@houseparty) March 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/theres-a-quarantine-cinema-event-with-cooking-classes-happening-on-sunday/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:19:41 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12628

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]]> 12628 0 0 0 Cinemas may be closed, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy cinematic experiences. With a little guidance, you can recreate the atmosphere of a movie theatre in your very own home. 

That's the idea behind The Village Screen Quarantine Cinema - which offers a free ticket to a virtual film event that's screened around the world.

Beaming out from 7pm via Facebook, the Quarantine Cinema will kick off with a food menu produced in collaboration with vendors like Pinch N Pull, Proove Pizza and Bueno Burgers.

Viewers can watch the cooking demos and whip up some mighty grub ready for the when the movie begins (ingredients lists will be posted closer to the time so you have everything you need to be fully prepped).

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Cocktail-mixing sessions will also take place, along with a thumping live DJ set and prize giveaway.

With food and drinks at the ready, viewers can then tune into Thelma & Louise at 9pm - the very definition of escapist entertainment.

Village Screen are planning to run these events on a regular basis, and you can get involved in the very first Quarantine Cinema by heading over to the event page on Facebook.

For more information, head over to Village Screen's main page here.

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]]> 12675 0 0 0 The majority of Chiquito restaurants are to close permanently after the owner of the chain said the covid-19 crisis prompted them to call in administrators.

Following temporary closures amid the UK lockdown, the chain is now permanently shutting most of its locations – with the rest alleged to follow.

The closure shifted from temporary to permanent quite quickly amid the current pandemic and it has been confirmed that most branches will not reopen after UK lockdown is lifted.

The Restaurant Group, which also owns other popular chains including Wagamama and Frankie & Benny's, has said that 61 out of 80 UK branches of the Tex-Mex chain will close permanently.

This decision to close will lead to the loss of up to 1,500 jobs.

Chiquito has three branches in Greater Manchester, the city centre location in the Printworks, one at Ashton Moss, and a branch on the Middlebrook Retail Park in Bolton.

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The fall of Chiquito comes after the closure of Frankie & Benny's restaurants up and down the country under the same owners last year.

The Restaurant Group also announced in September of last year that it would not be renewing the leases and thus closing several branches of Chiquito, after reports it was struggling with a significant fall in sales and profit.

Commenting on the reasoning behind the decision to the chain, a spokesperson for The Restaurant Group said: “COVID-19 has had an immediate and significant impact on trading across the group".

It has not yet been confirmed which Chiquito branches are to remain open and which are to close.

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]]> 12690 0 0 0 The list of free lockdown activities is getting longer.

A lot of us claim to know a fair bit about Disney, don't we?

Having a near encyclopedic knowledge of one of the most well-known entertainment franchises in the world is something that people pride themselves on, but how much do we really know when put to the test?

Well, now's the time.

Start revising, get the family together and pick out your team name because there's a FREE Disney quiz happening live on Facebook this evening and it's the perfect Friday night lockdown activity.

The quiz will be hosted live on the More Than Just A Princess Facebook page at 6:30pm and it's for everyone to get involved in.

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The Disney quiz is just one of the many activities that Lauren Saddington, owner of More Than Just A Princess, has pledged to offer for free over the coming weeks during UK lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Following a post to promote the quiz yesterday on the Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook group, the More Than Just A Princess page has seen nearly a 3,000 follower increase in a day and now has over 10,000 likes from people across the world.

If those numbers are anything to go by, then it's set to be one competitive quiz, so we really weren't kidding about getting your revision done.

Who's knows more then? The adults or the kids? Will Dads be the dark horse?

You'll have to join in at 6:30pm tonight and find out.

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]]> https://themanc.com/feature/manchester-the-birthplace-of-the-nhs-heres-how-it-all-began/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:57:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12700

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]]> 12700 0 0 0 As the clock chimed 8pm on Thursday evening, pockets of sound began to erupt in the distance.

Scattered at first. Then it came closer.

Silhouettes of neighbours moved into view. Lights came on. Windows flung open. Whistles zipped through the air. An airhorn squawked from somewhere within the darkness.

Clapping for our carers was a simple gesture, but will go down in history as one of the most emotionally overwhelming moments our country has ever seen.

We are indebted to our health service. And this spectacle of noise proved that most of us realise that. Without the NHS, Britain would not be so Great.

At a time when nurses, doctors and carers are being celebrated even more than usual, we've opted to venture back to the beginning and investigate the origins of our unique healthcare system.

As it so happens, the NHS has roots right here in Manchester...

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On 5 July 1948, Health Minister Aneurin "Nye" Bevan successfully brought all healthcare workers under a single umbrella - creating a service that was funded through public tax and free-to-use when needed.

The idea was that everyone - rich or poor - could access any type of treatment they required at any time.

It was a revolutionary, innovative and daring concept - and the principles on which the NHS was founded remain the same to this day.

Bevan visited Trafford General Hospital - then known as Park Hospital in Davyhulme - to kickstart the new regime, earning this healthcare facility the prestigious title: "The birthplace of the NHS".

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Sadly, Bevan would only see the NHS in its infancy. He passed away in 1960 from stomach cancer, sparking a mass outpouring of national grief.

A local facility has been named in his honour (Nye Bevan House in Rochdale) and his title also appears on a leadership qualification supported by Alliance Manchester Business School (The Nye Bevan programme).

But Bevan's greatest legacy is the healthcare system he left behind - the same one that's carrying Britain through its toughest fight since WWII.

Manchester played an instrumental role in the formation of the NHS, and that is something we, as a city, can be mightily proud of.

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Please share my appeal ? YOUR NHS HOSPITAL - NEEDS YOUR HELP? So I am calling Aesthetics Clinics, Hair, Salons,...

Posted by Wendy Jane on Thursday, March 26, 2020

]]> Your community needs your help.

As matters rapidly progress and worsen amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a massive shortage of gloves, masks, eyewear and aprons has been reported in hospitals, medical centres, hospice and care homes, with numbers continuing to dwindle.

Now, medical professionals and carers are putting out appeals to ask for help from other local businesses who may have unused PPE provisions and some of the pleas are very close to home.

Tattoo artists, aesthetics clinics, hair & beauty salons, nail technicians and all similar business are now being asked for their donations to ensure all that vital care of the vulnerable in their community can be carried out as safely as possible.

As many of these types of businesses have been forced to temporarily close up shop during UK lockdown or due to strict social distancing measures, this is a new and needed way to put their glove and mask supplies to good use.

The pleas are not just being heard up and down the country, but across the world.

https://twitter.com/HilarieBurton/status/1241717131068289024?s=20

https://twitter.com/Starr_Rocque/status/1242068857793241088?s=20

https://twitter.com/RosemarieEPerry/status/1241739178125275136?s=20

An NHS nurse at Salford Royal Hospital, Wendy Nissen, also made an appeal for unused PPE equipment donations and has seen tremendous results over the last 24 hours.

Her Facebook posts have received hundreds of shares.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=204832107507118&set=a.108978750425788&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=205565124100483&id=100039409907602

The appeal doesn't end there though.

Whilst it is brilliant to see that there has been some positive results to local campaigns, Greater Manchester, your community still needs your help. If you are one of these businesses, please consider donating any PPE supplies that you no longer need to your local NHS Hospital, medical centre, hospice or care home.

You can drop them off at reception desks.

The shortage is likely to increase over the coming weeks and you could be saving lives through your donations.

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Posted by Wendy Jane on Thursday, March 26, 2020

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Posted by Wendy Jane on Thursday, March 26, 2020

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?A few RESULTS from the fabulous Practitioners up and down the country that have responded in this last 24 hrs to my NHS...

Posted by Wendy Jane on Friday, March 27, 2020

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I'm passing this request on: Medical professionals are running out of masks and gloves (as we know). They are asking if tattoo professionals can donate theirs to hospitals. Please RT.

— Blocka Khan (@Starr_Rocque) March 23, 2020]]>

THIS!!! Please share and follow this example. Our doctors at our local hospital are preparing for the worst. So if you work in an industry that has masks and gloves? Drop em off! Tattoo artists, spas, nail salons, painters, contractors, drywall installers, etc. Please. pic.twitter.com/MVgmKfdujb

— Hilarie Burton Morgan (@HilarieBurton) March 22, 2020]]>

**Please RT and share widely**
If you have or see ANY PPE (masks, gloves, eye protection) please DM me ASAP. NYC hospitals are facing critical shortages already. Please ask everyone you know (esp tattoo artists, estheticians, artists, ppl in construction, retail) #WhereInNYCisPPE

— Rosemarie Perry (@RosemarieEPerry) March 22, 2020]]>

THIS!!! Please share and follow this example. Our doctors at our local hospital are preparing for the worst. So if you work in an industry that has masks and gloves? Drop em off! Tattoo artists, spas, nail salons, painters, contractors, drywall installers, etc. Please. pic.twitter.com/MVgmKfdujb

— Hilarie Burton Morgan (@HilarieBurton) March 22, 2020]]>

I'm passing this request on: Medical professionals are running out of masks and gloves (as we know). They are asking if tattoo professionals can donate theirs to hospitals. Please RT.

— Blocka Khan (@Starr_Rocque) March 23, 2020]]>

**Please RT and share widely**
If you have or see ANY PPE (masks, gloves, eye protection) please DM me ASAP. NYC hospitals are facing critical shortages already. Please ask everyone you know (esp tattoo artists, estheticians, artists, ppl in construction, retail) #WhereInNYCisPPE

— Rosemarie Perry (@RosemarieEPerry) March 22, 2020]]>

?A few RESULTS from the fabulous Practitioners up and down the country that have responded in this last 24 hrs to my NHS...

Posted by Wendy Jane on Friday, March 27, 2020

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THIS!!! Please share and follow this example. Our doctors at our local hospital are preparing for the worst. So if you work in an industry that has masks and gloves? Drop em off! Tattoo artists, spas, nail salons, painters, contractors, drywall installers, etc. Please. pic.twitter.com/MVgmKfdujb

— Hilarie Burton Morgan (@HilarieBurton) March 22, 2020]]>

I'm passing this request on: Medical professionals are running out of masks and gloves (as we know). They are asking if tattoo professionals can donate theirs to hospitals. Please RT.

— Blocka Khan (@Starr_Rocque) March 23, 2020]]>

?A few RESULTS from the fabulous Practitioners up and down the country that have responded in this last 24 hrs to my NHS...

Posted by Wendy Jane on Friday, March 27, 2020

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**Please RT and share widely**
If you have or see ANY PPE (masks, gloves, eye protection) please DM me ASAP. NYC hospitals are facing critical shortages already. Please ask everyone you know (esp tattoo artists, estheticians, artists, ppl in construction, retail) #WhereInNYCisPPE

— Rosemarie Perry (@RosemarieEPerry) March 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-householder-receives-britains-first-coronavirus-injunction/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:49:04 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12749

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]]> 12749 0 0 0 A tenant in a Manchester home has received Britain's first 'coronavirus injunction' after throwing noisy parties with 20 guests.

The injunction was imposed after a unruly tenant on a Manchester housing estate generated dozens of noise complaints despite the country being in a lockdown.

The housing association, Mosscare St Vincent's, went to court on Friday to get the legal order which prevents further disruption.

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The tenant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was ignoring all social distancing guidelines since the country bedded down to slow the spread of Covid-19.

It's said that the parties that were thrown involved around 20 guests, and were causing distress and harassment for neighbours who were trying to keep safe during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The injunction prohibits the tenants from having any visitors during the lockdown, until the Government lifts current guidance about social and physical distancing.

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Matt Jones of housing association Mosscare St Vincent said: "Residents must realise that the restrictions put in place by the Government are to minimise the spread of the virus and must be adhered to.

"We will continue to take appropriate action to ensure that residents living in our communities are kept safe during this time of unprecedented risk."

The tenant could face a possible jail sentence for contempt of court if he continues to ignore social distancing rules and breaks the injunction.

Well done, Manchester. There's always one.

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England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty says after experiencing symptoms compatible with covid-19 he will be self-isolating at home for the next seven days

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 27, 2020]]> England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty says after experiencing symptoms compatible with covid-19 he will be self-isolating at home for the next seven days.

The news comes after both Boris Johnson and health secretary Matt Hancock confirmed they had tested positive for coronavirus – and are also self-isolating at home.

Both Matt Hancock and Chris Witty are part of the prime minister's immediate team.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1243573638978252802

https://twitter.com/CMO_England/status/1243571992911138817

Professor Witty tweeted earlier today confirming that he was experiencing symptoms.

Supported by his deputies, he will be continuing to advise the government on the medical response to coronavirus from home, he says.

More to follow.

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England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty says after experiencing symptoms compatible with covid-19 he will be self-isolating at home for the next seven days

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 27, 2020]]>

England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty says after experiencing symptoms compatible with covid-19 he will be self-isolating at home for the next seven days

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 27, 2020]]>

After experiencing symptoms compatible with COVID-19 last night, in line with the guidance, I will be self-isolating at home for the next seven days.

I will be continuing to advise the Government on the medical response to Coronavirus, supported by my deputies.

— Professor Chris Whitty (@CMO_England) March 27, 2020]]>

After experiencing symptoms compatible with COVID-19 last night, in line with the guidance, I will be self-isolating at home for the next seven days.

I will be continuing to advise the Government on the medical response to Coronavirus, supported by my deputies.

— Professor Chris Whitty (@CMO_England) March 27, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-central-to-be-turned-into-1000-bed-nightingale-hospital/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:15:08 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12763

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]]> 12763 0 0 0 The Manchester Central conference centre is to be turned into a 1,000 bed field hospital to treat coronavirus patients.

The hospital, which will serve the whole of the North West, will be staffed by armed forces personnel.

https://twitter.com/BBCNWT/status/1243588206446227458

It has been described as Manchester's very own ‘Nightingale’ hospital for coronavirus patients, after NHS Nightingale's inception at ExCel London this week.

Manchester’s Nightingale equivalent will treat medium-level cases as opposed to sicker patients, and will generally add more beds to the NHS's already stacked system nationwide.

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The field hospital is due to open in mid-April, but could be up and running in just a few days, if reports are accurate.

More to follow.

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The hospital will be staffed by armed forces personnel. https://t.co/pI3HgolKFu

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) March 27, 2020]]>

The hospital will be staffed by armed forces personnel. https://t.co/pI3HgolKFu

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) March 27, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/off-duty-nurse-helps-elderly-man-with-coronavirus-who-crashed-into-her/ Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:02:22 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12771

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Lucy Duncan your compassion and heroism gave the 73 year man Love in his final days. You could have run away to avoid catching the virus but you didn’t ?RIP Dad, Granddad, Uncle, brother in Christ?? pic.twitter.com/Am5voAbZSi

— Zaliwe Banda Chabala (@ZaliweBanda) March 28, 2020]]>

Lucy Duncan is the best, but I wonder why nobody is mentioning what Lucy kept emphasising, the gentleman hadn't eaten for at least a week! She was appalled and so are we

— Lilyport (@LilyportElaine) March 28, 2020]]>

Just heard the story of Lucy Duncan a nurse from Wigan who had an elderly man crash into her car after being desperate for food after self isolating for two weeks. She cared for him and got him to hospital but she’s heard this morning he sadly passed away. ?❤️?#nhs

— Tracey Williams (@traceytjw5) March 28, 2020]]>

would like to say how very proud i am to read this today #thankyou Lucy Duncan a nurse from MHURT @NWBoroughsNHS #teamwigan for supporting one of our local residents in distress your truly are an #NHSdiamond ? pic.twitter.com/ZRzKRJw836

— nurse naz ? (@ENazurally) March 27, 2020]]> An off-duty nurse spent five hours in A&E with an elderly man suspected of having coronavirus after he crashed into her car.

Lucy Duncan, a mental health nurse from Wigan, was driving home from a 12-hour shift at Wigan hospital when her car was hit by another vehicle.

She followed the vehicle until it came to a stop in the middle of a road in Abram.

The 24-year-old go out of her car, walked over and saw an elderly man "slumped over" his steering wheel struggling to breathe.

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The man then opened his door and desperately grabbed Lucy's arm before telling her he feared he had coronavirus – he was 73-years-old.

Lucy called 999 and told the ambulance service the man was 'very poorly' and had not eaten for 'seven to ten days'.

When the ambulance came, despite having just finished her seventh shift in a row, she followed him to the hospital where she then spent five hours by his bedside while he was treated by coronavirus ward staff.

During 'lucid moments' the pensioner told Lucy that he had no family and that he had not eaten for up to 10 days while self-isolating. He also continued to ask Lucy why she was being so kind and staying with him.

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https://twitter.com/ENazurally/status/1243483052233416705

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Speaking about the incident, Lucy said: “He was in poor shape. His face was grey and he was streaming with sweat. He was also struggling to speak and breathe. He grabbed my arms and I leaned in to him and he said ‘I’m sorry but I think I have coronavirus.’

“He was really confused and drifting in and out of consciousness. When he was alert he seemed more concerned for the car damage and reassured that he had comprehensive insurance!

“I told him I was more worried about him than the cars and that he needed an ambulance. I went to my car and luckily had a mask with me but no further personal protection equipment.

"I called for an ambulance for the man and he told me he hadn’t eaten for seven to 10 days as he had been in isolation and had no family or friends.

“He had gone out in his car to get some food and essentials, as he knew he would die without them. He said he didn’t trust other people as there were a lot of horrible people in the world.”

Lucy stayed at the hospital for several hours while the unidentified man underwent various tests – including one which showed that his lungs were only working at 50 per cent capacity.

She then had to leave as he had become too poorly for visitors, so Lucy spent the night calling the hospital to check in on him. Unfortunately, he sadly passed away in the early hours of the morning.

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https://twitter.com/LilyportElaine/status/1243820495050625024

https://twitter.com/traceytjw5/status/1243819171047264259

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Miss Duncan's family has now moved out so she can self-isolate and wait to see if she develops any symptoms of Covid-19.

Since sharing the story on social media, she has been praised for her actions – including her NHS family.

Simon Barber, Chief Executive at North West Boroughs Healthcare, said: "Lucy's story is absolutely fantastic. It brought a tear to my eye.

"I and the rest of North West Boroughs Healthcare are so very proud of Lucy's quick-thinking and selfless actions to help someone in need.

"She is everything we could possibly want our staff to be and is a shining example of true NHS compassion in these difficult times. What a superstar."

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would like to say how very proud i am to read this today #thankyou Lucy Duncan a nurse from MHURT @NWBoroughsNHS #teamwigan for supporting one of our local residents in distress your truly are an #NHSdiamond ? pic.twitter.com/ZRzKRJw836

— nurse naz ? (@ENazurally) March 27, 2020]]>

Lucy Duncan is the best, but I wonder why nobody is mentioning what Lucy kept emphasising, the gentleman hadn't eaten for at least a week! She was appalled and so are we

— Lilyport (@LilyportElaine) March 28, 2020]]>

Just heard the story of Lucy Duncan a nurse from Wigan who had an elderly man crash into her car after being desperate for food after self isolating for two weeks. She cared for him and got him to hospital but she’s heard this morning he sadly passed away. ?❤️?#nhs

— Tracey Williams (@traceytjw5) March 28, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/firefighters-are-tackling-a-huge-blaze-in-failsworth/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 08:12:45 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12783

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?Firefighters are currently tackling a fire involving a mill on Morton Street in Failsworth?

?Please keep windows and doors shut
⛔️ Avoid the area #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/ktBsUdiGTp

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) March 29, 2020]]> Firefighters are currently tackling a huge fire involving a mill on Morton Street in Failsworth.

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue were called out to the fire at 5.22am on Sunday morning and are urging people to keep their windows and doors closed and to avoid the area.

There are currently eight fire engines and two aerial appliances at the scene.

https://twitter.com/manchesterfire/status/1244166155142643713

Electricity to a number of nearby properties has reportedly been affected by the fire.

The fire is near the Newton Heath and Moston tram stop, and the Rochdale via Oldham line is currently suspended.

Oldham Road is also currently closed in both directions between Droylsden Road and Broadway.

More to follow.

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?Firefighters are currently tackling a fire involving a mill on Morton Street in Failsworth?

?Please keep windows and doors shut
⛔️ Avoid the area #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/ktBsUdiGTp

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) March 29, 2020]]>

?Firefighters are currently tackling a fire involving a mill on Morton Street in Failsworth?

?Please keep windows and doors shut
⛔️ Avoid the area #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/ktBsUdiGTp

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) March 29, 2020]]>

?‍??‍?Crews are working hard to tackle the blaze
?There are 8 fire engines & 2 aerial appliances at the scene
⚡️Some homes and business may not have electricity - please contact your energy supplier if you're impacted
?https://t.co/1l0YQ847gp pic.twitter.com/o8BlkJdMKv

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) March 29, 2020]]>

?‍??‍?Crews are working hard to tackle the blaze
?There are 8 fire engines & 2 aerial appliances at the scene
⚡️Some homes and business may not have electricity - please contact your energy supplier if you're impacted
?https://t.co/1l0YQ847gp pic.twitter.com/o8BlkJdMKv

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?‍??‍?Crews are working hard to tackle the blaze
?There are 8 fire engines & 2 aerial appliances at the scene
⚡️Some homes and business may not have electricity - please contact your energy supplier if you're impacted
?https://t.co/1l0YQ847gp pic.twitter.com/o8BlkJdMKv

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) March 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/dominic-raab-will-lead-the-country-if-boris-johnsons-condition-deteriorates/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 08:41:55 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12787

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Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has told Sophy Ridge on Sunday that the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will take over if Prime Minister Boris Johnson's condition worsens after testing positive for COVID-19

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 29, 2020]]> Dominic Raab will lead the country if Boris Johnson’s condition deteriorates after testing positive for coronavirus.

If the prime minister becomes so ill he can't perform his governmental duties, the Foreign Secretary will stand in, Michael Gove told Sophy Ridge on Sky News on Sunday morning.

The PM has been chairing remote coronavirus meetings from 10 Downing Street since contracting the deadly disease.

It is not yet known what would happen if Mr Raab were to also fall ill, as there are no confirmed public plans on who would lead the country under the “designated survivor” plan.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1244170328907100161

However, chancellor Rishi Sunak does follow Mr Raab in the theoretical succession plan.

Raab is the country's first secretary of state, as well as foreign secretary – so in effect, the prime minister’s immediate deputy.

Dominic went to Dr Challoner’s Grammar School, and studied law at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford and for a Masters at Cambridge, winning the Clive Parry Prize for International Law.

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He was an active campaigner for leaving the EU during the 2016 referendum and was appointed Brexit Secretary, but resigned just a few months later over the Cabinet's position on the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement.

Following the resignation of Theresa May in 2019, Mr Raab entered the Conservative Party leadership race, but came in sixth place.

When Boris Johnson's won, he appointed Mr Raab Foreign Secretary and handed him the additional title First Secretary of State, meaning he is the most senior member of the Cabinet.

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Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has told Sophy Ridge on Sunday that the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will take over if Prime Minister Boris Johnson's condition worsens after testing positive for COVID-19

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 29, 2020]]>

Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has told Sophy Ridge on Sunday that the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will take over if Prime Minister Boris Johnson's condition worsens after testing positive for COVID-19

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/every-home-in-the-uk-is-about-to-receive-a-letter-from-boris-johnson/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:22:31 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12792

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PM @BorisJohnson is writing to every UK household to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/GMNPqEl10d

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 28, 2020]]> The prime minister is writing to every household in the UK and has warned that the coronavirus crisis will get worse before it gets better.

Britons will also receive a leaflet detailing government rules on leaving the house, including health information.

Boris Johnson, who is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19, says stricter restrictions could be put in place if necessary.

https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1244029214933889024

The letter, being sent to 30 million UK households will allegedly cost £5.8m to send out, and reads: "From the start, we have sought to put in the right measures at the right time.

"We will not hesitate to go further if that is what the scientific and medical advice tells us we must do."

Alongside the letter is a leaflet on hand-washing, an explanation of coronavirus symptoms, the government rules on leaving the house and advice on shielding vulnerable people.

Johnson continues: "It's important for me to level with you - we know things will get worse before they get better.

"But we are making the right preparations, and the more we all follow the rules, the fewer lives will be lost and the sooner life can return to normal."

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It is not clear when people will start receiving the letter.

It was announced on Saturday that the number of people who have died with coronavirus in the UK has now reached 1,019.

There are now 17,089 confirmed cases in the UK.

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PM @BorisJohnson is writing to every UK household to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/GMNPqEl10d

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 28, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-uk-coronavirus-lockdown-could-last-until-june-experts-say/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:55:35 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12794 12794 0 0 0 As testing for Covid-19 in the UK begins, experts say the country-wide lockdown could last until June.

While Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says the length of the lockdown is not fixed, he says it all depends on the behaviour of the public.

Speaking to Sophy Ridge On Sunday, Gove refused to give a time limit for the virus lockdown, but said that the lockdown is not "absolutely fixed."

He told Sky News: "There are different projections as to how long the lockdown might last. But it's not the case that the length of the lockdown is something that is absolutely fixed.

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"It depends on all of our behaviour. If we follow the guidelines, we can deal more effectively with the spread of the disease."

Both Boris Johnson and Michael Gove have said the government will implement stronger rules if needed and that the public must prepare for "a significant period" of lockdown.

However, disease expert Professor Neil Ferguson, from Imperial College London, has gone further, saying that in order to gain control of the virus, lockdown measures could stay in place until June.

This comes after a range of leading advisers have said that once the lockdown is over, mass social distancing will still need to be practised across the country for many months.

Prof Ferguson told the Sunday Times: "We're going to have to keep these measures [the full lockdown] in place, in my view, for a significant period of time - probably until the end of May, maybe even early June. May is optimistic."

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In the UK, there are more than 17,000 confirmed cases and at least 1,019 people have died.

NHS England medical director Stephen Powis has warned that "every one of us has a part to play" if the UK is to keep the death toll under 20,000.

For more information on Covid-19 and to stay up to date, visit the official government website here.

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Officers searching the River Weaver in Northwich for a 21-year-old man have sadly found a body. His family have been informed. A woman and a dog also went into the river this morning, as part of the same incident. They were rescued by firefighters.
See https://t.co/T8BNKXwd7a pic.twitter.com/q5V98nhTg5

— Northwich Police (@PoliceNorthwich) March 28, 2020]]>

A 21-year-old man's drowned after trying to save a dog from the River Weaver in #Northwich on Saturday. A woman also entered the water but was rescued by fire crews, along with the dog. #CapitalReports ? Google Maps pic.twitter.com/NRSssdb3lr

— Capital North West News (@CapitalNWNews) March 29, 2020]]> A 21-year-old man has died after trying to rescue his dog from a river.

The man and a woman, aged 20, entered the River Weaver in Northwich, Cheshire, after one of their dogs fell into the water.

Police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene shortly before 5am on Saturday, where they found the woman hanging on to the side of a steep embankment.

https://twitter.com/PoliceNorthwich/status/1243934395850985473

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Using a ladder, firefighters managed to pull the woman out of the water and to safety on the embankment where she was then assessed by paramedics before being taken to hospital in an ambulance.

An extensive search was already underway for the man, which involved a police helicopter, underwater rescue team and a Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service rescue boat.

https://twitter.com/CapitalNWNews/status/1244129436099903489

Sadly, at around 2.10pm, the underwater rescue team found a body in the river believed to be that of the 21-year-old man, Cheshire Police confirm.

Authorities have since informed the man's family and the death is not being treated as suspicious.

The dog which was in the water was rescued by firefighters.

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Officers searching the River Weaver in Northwich for a 21-year-old man have sadly found a body. His family have been informed. A woman and a dog also went into the river this morning, as part of the same incident. They were rescued by firefighters.
See https://t.co/T8BNKXwd7a pic.twitter.com/q5V98nhTg5

— Northwich Police (@PoliceNorthwich) March 28, 2020]]>

A 21-year-old man's drowned after trying to save a dog from the River Weaver in #Northwich on Saturday. A woman also entered the water but was rescued by fire crews, along with the dog. #CapitalReports ? Google Maps pic.twitter.com/NRSssdb3lr

— Capital North West News (@CapitalNWNews) March 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/police-officers-disrupted-a-massive-house-party-last-night/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:47:52 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12814

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Group 1 Officers have just attended an address in absolute shock to find 25 adults and children having a massive party with speakers and karaoke. Everyone dispersed and hosts dealt with.

It is clear people are still having complete disregard for the Government advice and rules. pic.twitter.com/g3GFGhFN6e

— Derby West Response (@DerWestResponse) March 29, 2020]]> Police officers have been having to deal with a lot of ignorant people this week who can't follow simple procedures amid the national coronavirus outbreak.

So it's no surprise to hear that police officers had to break up a huge house party last night just over an hour down the road in Derby – which had around 25 guests in attendance.

Tweeting, officers said they were in "absolute shock" after finding 25 adults partying amongst children, with loud speakers and a karaoke machine at a house on Dover Street in Normanton.

https://twitter.com/DerWestResponse/status/1244060249402806277

Derby West Response officers wrote on Twitter: "Group 1 Officers have just attended an address in absolute shock to find 25 adults and children having a massive party with speakers and karaoke.

"Everyone dispersed and hosts dealt with. It is clear people are still having complete disregard for the Government advice and rules."

The policing unit, which cover the Mickleover, Littleover, Abbey, Rose Hill and Normanton areas of Derby, discovered the party at around 12am on Saturday night.

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The illicit party even had a fully-blown buffet, which attendees had definitely had a good go at before police turned up. I wonder if anyone washed their hands?

According to the officers, everyone at the party was dispersed and the hosts "dealt with".

"Strong words of advice were given to all occupants and the party was dispersed. No further action was taken," a Derbyshire Police spokesperson told Derby Live.

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Group 1 Officers have just attended an address in absolute shock to find 25 adults and children having a massive party with speakers and karaoke. Everyone dispersed and hosts dealt with.

It is clear people are still having complete disregard for the Government advice and rules. pic.twitter.com/g3GFGhFN6e

— Derby West Response (@DerWestResponse) March 29, 2020]]>

Group 1 Officers have just attended an address in absolute shock to find 25 adults and children having a massive party with speakers and karaoke. Everyone dispersed and hosts dealt with.

It is clear people are still having complete disregard for the Government advice and rules. pic.twitter.com/g3GFGhFN6e

— Derby West Response (@DerWestResponse) March 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/man-drives-112-miles-with-wife-in-the-boot-for-15-ebay-item/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 17:59:50 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12825

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A driver has travelled from Coventry to Salford to collect a £15 EBay purchase of windows. His wife could not fit in the vehicle so she was travelling in the boot for the return journey when stopped on the M6 Cheshire. The driver was given a TOR for the offence.

— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) March 29, 2020]]> Police officers stopped a motorist today during a 224-mile round trip to purchase an eBay item that had cost him only £15.

The driver was on his way to Salford from Coventry, despite the UK coronavirus lockdown, to collect his eBay purchase when he was pulled over.

North West Motorway Police documented the incident on Twitter, writing: "A driver has travelled from Coventry to Salford to collect a £15 EBay purchase of windows.

https://twitter.com/NWmwaypolice/status/1244274769954066434

"His wife could not fit in the vehicle so she was travelling in the boot for the return journey when stopped on the M6 Cheshire. The driver was given a TOR for the offence."

After picking up his £15 windows, the driver quickly discovered that his wife would not fit in the vehicle for the two-hour return trip – so when police pulled the driver over on the M6 in Cheshire, she was travelling in the boot of the car.

Officers wrote out a Traffic Offence Report for the driver. It is not clear if the driver returned to Coventry with his wife in the boot.

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A driver has travelled from Coventry to Salford to collect a £15 EBay purchase of windows. His wife could not fit in the vehicle so she was travelling in the boot for the return journey when stopped on the M6 Cheshire. The driver was given a TOR for the offence.

— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) March 29, 2020]]>

A driver has travelled from Coventry to Salford to collect a £15 EBay purchase of windows. His wife could not fit in the vehicle so she was travelling in the boot for the return journey when stopped on the M6 Cheshire. The driver was given a TOR for the offence.

— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) March 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/easyjet-has-grounded-its-entire-fleet-of-aircraft-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:22:53 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12828

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]]> 12828 0 0 0 All EasyJet planes have been grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The budget airline confirmed the final rescue flight was completed on Sunday 29 March and all 344 planes would now remain on the tarmac for an initial period of two months.

EasyJet has worked with Unite union to ensure furlough payments for cabin crew during this period, and staff are set to be paid 80% of their average wage via the government's job retention scheme from Wednesday.

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An EasyJet statement read: "As a result of the unprecedented travel restrictions imposed by governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of national lockdowns across many European countries, EasyJet has, today, fully grounded its entire fleet of aircraft.

"Over recent days EasyJet has been helping to repatriate customers, having operated more than 650 rescue flights to date, returning home more than 45,000 customers.

"The last of these rescue flights were operated on Sunday March 29. We will continue to work with government bodies to operate additional rescue flights as requested.

"At this stage there can be no certainty of the date for restarting commercial flights. We will continuously evaluate the situation based on regulations and demand, and will update the market when we have a view."

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The Luton-based airline's shares have plummeted in recent weeks as the UK government urge citizens to avoid all but essential travel.

EasyJet staff are now being invited to volunteer at the makeshift hospital at the London ExCel - where a temporary NHS facility is being built to treat up to 4,000 patients at the peak of the virus.

Budget flight specialist Ryanair also took its fleet out of the air last week, with Virgin Airlines reducing its air traffic by 85 per cent.

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Hahaha @piersmorgan just said bell end on @GMB and panicked for a minute straight pic.twitter.com/CwfthWCnGz

— Sam Ridgway (@samrdgway) March 30, 2020]]>

Oh my god Piers Morgan saying bell end on @GMB THIS is what I needed this morning ? ????

— Eleanor Stafford (@El_Stafford) March 30, 2020]]>

It’s 8.40 on a Monday morning and Piers Morgan has just read Vinnie Jones birthday card out live on GMB calling himself a bell end ??? slowly becoming a fan of piers during this madness. #GMB #piersmorgan

— Ryan Edwards (@Ryanefc91) March 30, 2020]]>

@piersmorgan did you just say bell end on the telly. You bad man ???oh well never mind anything for laughs and light relief

— Margaret Miller ????????????? (@cherryb73) March 30, 2020]]> Piers Morgan is often outspoken on Good Morning Britain, but he's usually quite good at keeping it PG. Usually.

All that went out the window this morning while telling the nation about a text message he'd received from Vinnie Jones, who messaged the presenter to wish him happy birthday.

Piers read out the text from the former hard-man actor, quoting: "Happy birthday you total legend... and in smaller writing... total bell end."

https://twitter.com/samrdgway/status/1244531938091765760

His co-presenter Charlotte Hawkins tried to salvage the situation by telling the birthday boy that the use of the term probably wasn't suitable for a live morning television broadcast, before apologising on his behalf.

Meanwhile, Piers, in panic mode, tried to mask what was happening by getting the producers to play some reggae music – while attempting to squirm to the next segment of the show as quickly as possible.

https://twitter.com/El_Stafford/status/1244531706788491265

https://twitter.com/Ryanefc91/status/1244531389862752256

https://twitter.com/cherryb73/status/1244531500663652354

Brilliant. What a start to the week.

Good Morning Britain airs on ITV every week day morning at 6am.

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Hahaha @piersmorgan just said bell end on @GMB and panicked for a minute straight pic.twitter.com/CwfthWCnGz

— Sam Ridgway (@samrdgway) March 30, 2020]]>

Oh my god Piers Morgan saying bell end on @GMB THIS is what I needed this morning ? ????

— Eleanor Stafford (@El_Stafford) March 30, 2020]]>

It’s 8.40 on a Monday morning and Piers Morgan has just read Vinnie Jones birthday card out live on GMB calling himself a bell end ??? slowly becoming a fan of piers during this madness. #GMB #piersmorgan

— Ryan Edwards (@Ryanefc91) March 30, 2020]]>

@piersmorgan did you just say bell end on the telly. You bad man ???oh well never mind anything for laughs and light relief

— Margaret Miller ????????????? (@cherryb73) March 30, 2020]]>

Oh my god Piers Morgan saying bell end on @GMB THIS is what I needed this morning ? ????

— Eleanor Stafford (@El_Stafford) March 30, 2020]]>

Hahaha @piersmorgan just said bell end on @GMB and panicked for a minute straight pic.twitter.com/CwfthWCnGz

— Sam Ridgway (@samrdgway) March 30, 2020]]>

It’s 8.40 on a Monday morning and Piers Morgan has just read Vinnie Jones birthday card out live on GMB calling himself a bell end ??? slowly becoming a fan of piers during this madness. #GMB #piersmorgan

— Ryan Edwards (@Ryanefc91) March 30, 2020]]>

@piersmorgan did you just say bell end on the telly. You bad man ???oh well never mind anything for laughs and light relief

— Margaret Miller ????????????? (@cherryb73) March 30, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-rapper-bugzy-malone-lucky-to-be-alive-after-horror-crash/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:23:41 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12834

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]]> 12834 0 0 0 Bugzy Malone has spoken out for the first time since his 'horror crash' and he has an important message for others.

Manchester Rapper Bugzy Malone has taken to social media to speak out for the first time since he was involved in a serious road incident last week.

The grime rapper, real name Aaron Davies, was 'seriously injured' in a collision with a car on Rochdale Road in Bury late on Wednesday 25th March. Emergency services were called to the accident shortly before 9.20pm and videos, apparently taken at the scene, were shared online very shortly after.

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It was later confirmed via statement on 26th March that Davies was in a 'stable condition', but now he has spoken out and said that he was told he is "lucky to be alive".

Speaking on both Twitter and Instagram this morning, sharing several images and videos from before and after the incident, Bugzy Malone said:

"They tell me i’m lucky to be alive"

"Although I sustained serious injuries at the time I lost consciousness so I don’t remember much, what I do remember is the none stop love, and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support".

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VDWzFFXn7/?igshid=1k1aga5jgdrp7

https://twitter.com/TheBugzyMalone/status/1244369776731979778?s=20

Following the incident, there was an outpouring of well wishes across social media, but many did issue criticism due to not only the nature of collision, but also given the current circumstances with UK lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bugzy Malone closed out his statement by issuing a warning for others and a message of support for fans stating:

"Lock down ain’t easy because boredom causes the craziest problems, but be safe regardless..."

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They tell me i’m lucky to be alive, I sustained serious injuries and at the time I lost consciousness but what I do remember is the none stop love, and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support! ❤️ #ImOk pic.twitter.com/XA4i9um3ME

— Bugzy Malone (@TheBugzyMalone) March 29, 2020]]>

They tell me i’m lucky to be alive, I sustained serious injuries and at the time I lost consciousness but what I do remember is the none stop love, and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support! ❤️ #ImOk pic.twitter.com/XA4i9um3ME

— Bugzy Malone (@TheBugzyMalone) March 29, 2020]]>

They tell me i’m lucky to be alive, I sustained serious injuries and at the time I lost consciousness but what I do remember is the none stop love, and just want to say thanks for all the well wishes and prayers you lot caught me off guard with all the support! ❤️ #ImOk pic.twitter.com/XA4i9um3ME

— Bugzy Malone (@TheBugzyMalone) March 29, 2020]]> Manchester rapper Bugzy Malone involved in horror motorbike crash]]> https://themanc.com/news/nhs-worker-punched-in-face-and-left-with-fractured-cheekbone/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:34:41 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12839

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#Charged | Man charged after a member of NHS staff was assaulted and left with a fractured cheekbone in Salford.

Daniel Shevlin (29/04/1992), has been charged with one count of section 20 assault and will appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates’ Court today (30/03/2020). pic.twitter.com/15AgRtG4DG

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) March 30, 2020]]> A man has been charged after a member of NHS staff was assaulted and left with a fractured cheekbone in Salford.

Daniel Shevlin has been charged with one count of section 20 assault and will appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates’ Court today.

The 27-year-old punched an NHS worker in the face at Salford Royal Hospital, formerly Hope Hospital.

https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1244539923669168128

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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#Charged | Man charged after a member of NHS staff was assaulted and left with a fractured cheekbone in Salford.

Daniel Shevlin (29/04/1992), has been charged with one count of section 20 assault and will appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates’ Court today (30/03/2020). pic.twitter.com/15AgRtG4DG

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) March 30, 2020]]>

#Charged | Man charged after a member of NHS staff was assaulted and left with a fractured cheekbone in Salford.

Daniel Shevlin (29/04/1992), has been charged with one count of section 20 assault and will appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates’ Court today (30/03/2020). pic.twitter.com/15AgRtG4DG

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) March 30, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/every-episode-of-tracy-beaker-is-now-on-bbc-iplayer/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:59:44 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12840

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]]> 12840 0 0 0 So, this past weekend wasn't exactly great.

COVID-19 cases continued to rise sharply. Boris Johnson confirmed everything was going to "get worse before it gets better". The deputy chief medical officer admitted life might not return to normal for six months.

Nope, not great at all.

But at least Monday has started on a high note.

The BBC has confirmed that iPlayer will now host every single episode of the beloved kids show Tracy Beaker.

Now that is some quarantine TV.

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"The Story of Tracy Beaker", based on the popular Jacqueline Wilson novels, originally ran from 2002-2005 - starring Dani Harmer as the rebellious titular character who works in a care home called "The Dumping Ground".

The series struck a chord with kids during the noughties and remains a firm favourite with those who watched it in their youth.

Star of the show, Harmer, had been confined to her bedroom for a sustained period this month after "showing symptoms" of COVID-19.

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https://twitter.com/DaniHarmer/status/1238750886983356416?s=20

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However, the actress confirmed on Twitter she has completed her self-isolation and can now venture outside.

Harmer posted on social media on Friday: "Today’s the day where we can finally get out of the house and go for a walk!! To say that tiny human is excited is an understatement!!"

Head over to iPlayer to watch her famous show and pass a few days of lockdown tedium.

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Absolutely gutted to not be going to @DJHAcademy this morning but unfortunately after showing symptoms I have been in self isolation since Thursday evening! Started to feel slightly better but I will never risk the health of others! So for the next 5 days I’ll be in my bedroom xx

— Dani Harmer (@DaniHarmer) March 14, 2020]]>

Absolutely gutted to not be going to @DJHAcademy this morning but unfortunately after showing symptoms I have been in self isolation since Thursday evening! Started to feel slightly better but I will never risk the health of others! So for the next 5 days I’ll be in my bedroom xx

— Dani Harmer (@DaniHarmer) March 14, 2020]]>

Absolutely gutted to not be going to @DJHAcademy this morning but unfortunately after showing symptoms I have been in self isolation since Thursday evening! Started to feel slightly better but I will never risk the health of others! So for the next 5 days I’ll be in my bedroom xx

— Dani Harmer (@DaniHarmer) March 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/hits-radio-launch-t-shirt-line-with-all-profits-going-to-children-in-poverty/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:22:32 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12854

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]]> 12854 0 0 0 Hits Radio is launching its very own line of clothing to help generate funds for their Cash for Kids campaign. 

The broadcaster is collaborating with retailer Zavvi to design and distribute special t-shirts - with profits supporting local children in poverty.

Many families in the Greater Manchester region are struggling to put food on the table as coronavirus tears through communities.

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But funds raised from these t-shirt sales can go a long way to ensuring children get the essentials they need during a particularly challenging time.

The shirts - which feature familiar symbols of unity amid COVID-19 (a rainbow and clapping hands) - are on sale for £14.99 for adults, with kids' shirts costing £12.99 and are designed but the good men and women of The Hut Group and Zaavi.

https://twitter.com/hitscashforkids/status/1243943040328368128

Buying items from this fashion line is a fantastic way to create financial aid for any family that might be struggling due to zero-hour contracts or redundancy.

Grants from the appeal will also be made available to children who receive free school meals.

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You can order your t-shirt right now from Zavvi online. Every penny spent makes an almighty difference.

Be sure to tweet @hitscashforkids with a picture of your new shirt as soon as it arrives!

For more information on the Cash for Kids campaign, visit the webpage.

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We’ve been working with @zavvi and @hitsradiouk to design a t-shirt for our #CFKAppeal! ?? We love them! ? £9 from each sale will be donated to our appeal to help families who need our support now more than ever ? Show your support and get yours now
➡️ https://t.co/jg7iHAqLRf pic.twitter.com/dtvLNbAMkZ

— Hits Radio Cash for Kids (@hitscashforkids) March 28, 2020]]>

We’ve been working with @zavvi and @hitsradiouk to design a t-shirt for our #CFKAppeal! ?? We love them! ? £9 from each sale will be donated to our appeal to help families who need our support now more than ever ? Show your support and get yours now
➡️ https://t.co/jg7iHAqLRf pic.twitter.com/dtvLNbAMkZ

— Hits Radio Cash for Kids (@hitscashforkids) March 28, 2020]]>

We’ve been working with @zavvi and @hitsradiouk to design a t-shirt for our #CFKAppeal! ?? We love them! ? £9 from each sale will be donated to our appeal to help families who need our support now more than ever ? Show your support and get yours now
➡️ https://t.co/jg7iHAqLRf pic.twitter.com/dtvLNbAMkZ

— Hits Radio Cash for Kids (@hitscashforkids) March 28, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/parents-send-in-kids-unintentional-masterpieces-into-this-morning/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:51:41 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12860

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We hope these unintentional masterpieces will help with #KeepingSpiritsUp on a Monday morning... there's more to follow throughout today's show! ?? pic.twitter.com/7ZhMY3VjQD

— This Morning (@thismorning) March 30, 2020]]> Last year, ITV's This Morning ran a segment in which parents sent in unintentional masterpieces that their kids had drawn.

It had Holly and Phil in absolute stitches and went viral worldwide – not just in the UK. So, it was bound to come back at one point.

To start of one of the grimmest Monday mornings in our history, amid the coronavirus lockdown, the popular presenters brought back the hilarious segment – and the results were incredible.

https://twitter.com/thismorning/status/1244553139791036418

ITV posted the segment on Twitter, writing: "We hope these unintentional masterpieces will help with #KeepingSpiritsUp on a Monday morning... there's more to follow throughout today's show!"

As you can tell, there is a bit of a theme with these innocent drawings...

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This year, This Morning are splitting up the segment, so there will be plenty more unintentional masterpieces coming our way throughout the day, to keep a smile on our faces during the UK lockdown.

What would we do without Holly and Phil?

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We hope these unintentional masterpieces will help with #KeepingSpiritsUp on a Monday morning... there's more to follow throughout today's show! ?? pic.twitter.com/7ZhMY3VjQD

— This Morning (@thismorning) March 30, 2020]]>

We hope these unintentional masterpieces will help with #KeepingSpiritsUp on a Monday morning... there's more to follow throughout today's show! ?? pic.twitter.com/7ZhMY3VjQD

— This Morning (@thismorning) March 30, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/neighbours-paint-designated-parking-space-for-nhs-nurse-outside-her-house/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:13:45 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12861

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]]> 12861 0 0 0 There are some really great people in Greater Manchester.

This is just brilliant.

Following the #clapforNHS, which united the the nation at 8pm last Thursday amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,  a post showing an amazing act of local kindness for our NHS heroes from neighbours in Wigan has gone viral over the weekend.

Pictures showing a specially marked parking space on the road and a 'Space Reserved' sign on the pavement outside the house of an NHS nurse in Golborne has received an outpouring of support online and has warmed the hearts of the borough and beyond.

Posted in the 'Golborne & Lowton: A Local Group For Local People' community Facebook group on Saturday, Lee Abu Eoghan expressed gratitude and thanked neighbours for their kind deed on behalf of himself and his wife. The post has now gained thousands of likes, comments and shares from people touched by the action.

The post read: "After my wife went to work at the hospital this morning, I opened the curtains and saw this on the road".

"Like all busy streets, she normally ends up parking away from the house as there's no space near it when she comes home from her shifts".

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He continued: "No one has a right to park in front of their own house, but what absolutely gorgeous caring neighbours who have done this for her".

"Such a caring touch".

"She was emotional when the street clapped for the NHS in the week, this will do her in. Let's keep supporting our nurses and NHS!".

The heartwarming post has also been re-shared on Twitter this morning by Helen Pidd, once again amassing hundreds of retweets and likes in just a few hours since posting and still continuing to gain traction.

Many users also replied to share their words of support for the neighbourly action.

https://twitter.com/helenpidd/status/1244525636602990592?s=20

https://twitter.com/jbevershed/status/1244530793998884864?s=20

https://twitter.com/LisaWil59291859/status/1244551493065355265?s=20

https://twitter.com/kxgrave2002/status/1244528114945925121?s=20

Keep going Manchester - we really are all in this together!

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An NHS nurse woke up yesterday to find her neighbours had painted a reserved parking space outside her house in Golborne in Wigan, Greater Manchester. pic.twitter.com/aiti59qXbx

— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) March 30, 2020]]>

Decent people are among us in far higher numbers than we think

— James B. Evershed (@jbevershed) March 30, 2020]]>

Top neighbours❤?

— Lisa Willis (@LisaWil59291859) March 30, 2020]]>

People are good ❤❤

— Karen Grave PPMA President (@kxgrave2002) March 30, 2020]]>

An NHS nurse woke up yesterday to find her neighbours had painted a reserved parking space outside her house in Golborne in Wigan, Greater Manchester. pic.twitter.com/aiti59qXbx

— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) March 30, 2020]]>

Decent people are among us in far higher numbers than we think

— James B. Evershed (@jbevershed) March 30, 2020]]>

Top neighbours❤?

— Lisa Willis (@LisaWil59291859) March 30, 2020]]>

People are good ❤❤

— Karen Grave PPMA President (@kxgrave2002) March 30, 2020]]>

An NHS nurse woke up yesterday to find her neighbours had painted a reserved parking space outside her house in Golborne in Wigan, Greater Manchester. pic.twitter.com/aiti59qXbx

— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) March 30, 2020]]>

Decent people are among us in far higher numbers than we think

— James B. Evershed (@jbevershed) March 30, 2020]]>

Top neighbours❤?

— Lisa Willis (@LisaWil59291859) March 30, 2020]]>

People are good ❤❤

— Karen Grave PPMA President (@kxgrave2002) March 30, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/a-harry-potter-quiz-is-taking-place-online-at-6pm-tonight/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:04:06 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12876

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WHO’S IN? ? #YoureawizardHarry #ItsleviOsa

Posted by More Than Just A Princess on Saturday, March 28, 2020

]]> How good would it be to live in JK Rowling's universe right now?

We could drink butterbeer at the bar, 'disapparate' from one place to the next without restriction, or even head to a Quidditch match to enjoy some much-needed live sport.

Sure, there'd be Voldemort to consider, but given the threat we're currently dealing with back on planet Earth, Ralph Fiennes' evil gurgle would probably seem as scary as a kitten's purr in comparison.

Tonight at least, you can leap into Harry Potter land and immerse yourself in all things Hogwarts.

A live quiz is being broadcast on Facebook from 6pm - giving you a golden opportunity to put all that witchcraft and wizardry knowledge to the test.

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https://www.facebook.com/MoreThanJustAPrincessLauren/posts/1341321109392396

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The event is being hosted by More Than Just A Princess, who has developed a large fanbase on social media following her popular Disney-themed competition last week.

This evening, though, she's turning her attention to the world of magic - and almost 2,000 people could potentially be joining in.

More Than Just A Princess confirmed the details this morning, commenting: "TODAY IS THE DAY.

"'I want a nice clean game, from all of you'. SO excited!

"If you don’t want to miss it make sure you turn notifications On for my page and you’ll be notified when I go live! Who’s gonna win?!"

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According to the post, all you need is a pen, piece of paper and a house name to take part.

The quiz is being hosted live on the More Than Just A Princess page at 6pm.

Good luck, witches and wizards!

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WHO’S IN? ? #YoureawizardHarry #ItsleviOsa

Posted by More Than Just A Princess on Saturday, March 28, 2020

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WHO’S IN? ? #YoureawizardHarry #ItsleviOsa

Posted by More Than Just A Princess on Saturday, March 28, 2020

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]]> 12877 0 0 0 Morrisons has pledged to help restock UK food banks amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

UK supermarket chain Morrisons has announced today that it is donated £10 million worth of produce to help restock and replenish food banks running low during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

In order to fulfil this pledge, the chain will be running a bakery, egg and fruit & veg packing site for an extra hour every day to help make, prepare and pack the food that is required to restock the food banks.

Morrisons is also ensuring that extra deliveries of 'ambient food', such as canned goods, pasta and orange juice, are provided for branches across the country to donate to their local food bank.

The £10 million of food will be distributed to food banks by in-store colleagues who work with the local community.

https://twitter.com/Morrisons/status/1244278274785570823?s=20

Due to recent dwindling donations and limited stock as a direct consequence of the virus, many food banks up and down the country have been forced to either scale down services or close all together.

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In a bid to increase donations, the chain is also raising or completely removing purchase limits on certain items and is creating local drop-off points to make it as easy as possible for easier for customers to donate to food banks.

Donation hubs at Morrisons’ in-store cafes will collect these additional products for their local food banks.

You can find out more about how Morrisons is feeding the nation and helping to restock Britain's food banks here.

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Thank you for helping us restock the nation's food banks. Join us and, together, we can help feed some of those most in need.#Morrisons #FeedingTheNation #ItsMoreThanOurJob https://t.co/tzuW9Clxre pic.twitter.com/6dElMvJEZY

— Morrisons (@Morrisons) March 29, 2020]]>

Thank you for helping us restock the nation's food banks. Join us and, together, we can help feed some of those most in need.#Morrisons #FeedingTheNation #ItsMoreThanOurJob https://t.co/tzuW9Clxre pic.twitter.com/6dElMvJEZY

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Thank you for helping us restock the nation's food banks. Join us and, together, we can help feed some of those most in need.#Morrisons #FeedingTheNation #ItsMoreThanOurJob https://t.co/tzuW9Clxre pic.twitter.com/6dElMvJEZY

— Morrisons (@Morrisons) March 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/mancunian-mums-fake-tan-disaster-leaves-her-skin-green/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:23:03 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12885

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]]> 12885 0 0 0 Witch you looking at?

A disastrous incident with a bottle of out of date fake tan left a Mancunian mum bright green from head to toe.

Mum of two and fan tan fan Jenni Coleman, 35 from Wythenshawe, had slapped on a couple of layers of fake tan while enjoying a glass of wine, but despite noticing a slight green tint, didn't think much of it and "cracked on".

The following morning, Jenni admits she almost sobbed when she caught sight of herself in the bathroom mirror and realised she was bright green.

After revealing her tanning disaster, Jenni said that her friends teased her by saying she was a dead ringer for The Wizard of Oz's infamous villain Wicked Witch of the West and Grotbags from the 90s' kids TV show.

Whilst she can look back and laugh at herself now, at the time though, it wasn't so funny at all. So startled by the colour of her skin, she was forced to stay at home and repeatedly shower using exfoliant in a desperate bid to banish the neon glow.

Speaking of the incident, Jenni said: "It didn't turn green straight away, if it had I would have washed it off straight away".

"It was a big shock, I remember thinking 'how has it even gone like that?"

"It wasn't patchy - I didn't think it was ever going to come off".

"I took a few days to properly come off, I hid away at home that weekend trying to scrub it off, it put me off tanning for a bit".

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Unsure as to how she turned such a bright colour of green, Jenni continued: "I was just putting it on one Friday night and thought it looked like it had a little bit of a green tint to it but didn't think anything of it".

"The kids were like 'it does look a bit green mum' but I thought it would be alright".

"That day I just grabbed one, maybe from the back [of my stash] and I'd had it a bit by then, which is why it went like that.

"I went to bed and when I woke up the following morning it was like that, I couldn't believe it. The tan was on my face, ears, hands and all over my body, the green made my eyes look really white."

The fateful fake tan disaster actually happened over four years ago now, but Jenni claims it still comes back to haunt her and that her pals love to share the throwback pictures for a laugh every now and then.

It was recently shared on social media by Jenni's friend Jan Patricia joking that with the UK currently being on lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, that this would be a great time 'to work on her tan'.

Jenni said that: "People have commented on the photo a lot over the years, they say I'm 'the green gift that keeps on giving' and won't let it lie".

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Sky News understands the rent-to-own retailer Brighthouse and restaurant chain Carluccio's have both collapsed into administration putting 4500 jobs at risk

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 30, 2020]]> The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another two huge companies - with BrightHouse and Carluccio's set to enter administration. 

Sky News reports that both the rent-to-own retailer and restaurant have become the latest high-profile victims of current economic climate as coronavirus causes financial turmoil across property and hospitality.

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https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1244601763400949762?s=20

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BrightHouse has 240 shops across the country and 2,400 employees are now facing the prospect of unemployment.

Italian restaurant Carluccio's also 2,000+ staff on the books, with three locations in Manchester alone including Piccadilly Station, intu Trafford Centre and Spinningfields.

"FRP is working with the directors of Carluccio's to consider all options for the company in the current climate," commented a spokesperson for Carluccio's' administrator."

 

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Sky News understands the rent-to-own retailer Brighthouse and restaurant chain Carluccio's have both collapsed into administration putting 4500 jobs at risk

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 30, 2020]]>

Sky News understands the rent-to-own retailer Brighthouse and restaurant chain Carluccio's have both collapsed into administration putting 4500 jobs at risk

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) March 30, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/northern-neighbours-help-combat-loneliness-with-a-socially-distanced-cuppa/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:45:49 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12906

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]]> 12906 0 0 0 Best pop the kettle on then.

There really is nothing quite like a good brew, is there?

A brew solves everything.

The Brits' love for a brew is probably one of the reasons why a photo of a street in Yorkshire having a 'socially distant cuppa' has on gone viral on social media over the weekend.

When one resident admitted to struggling with loneliness, the newly formed street WhatsApp group of neighbours came out in full force to show why we really are all in this together.

During what are testing times for many amid UK lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this is just brilliant to see.

Posted on Twitter last Saturday, Nick Doody shared the photo of his street in Hedben Bridge, West Yorkshire which sees residents sat on chairs outside their houses having a chat over a hot drink.

https://twitter.com/NickDoody/status/1243872474388979712?s=20

The tweet reads:

"Our street now has a WhatsApp group [and] this morning one neighbour was struggling with loneliness, so earlier we all had a socially distanced cuppa and chat together. This stuff makes a difference".

Over the past couple of days, the tweet has amassed thousands of retweets, likes and comments with an outpouring of support for the neighbourly good deed and with many sharing that their streets have been doing the same/or similar too.

https://twitter.com/BrazierMary/status/1244178704894496768?s=20

https://twitter.com/GeorginaBurrows/status/1244177389502050308?s=20

https://twitter.com/clairethomasjo1/status/1244049082802491394?s=20

It has even been suggested by one Twitter user that this should become 'a national thing' called #TwoMetreTuesdayTeasAtTwo :

https://twitter.com/mr_njl84/status/1244234520733388800?s=20

Well it might be a mouthful, but if this does become a thing, we are very much here for it. Let's bring the 'socially distant cuppa' to this side of the Pennines shall we?

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Our street now has a WhatsApp group & this morning one neighbour was struggling with loneliness, so earlier we all had a socially distanced cuppa and chat together. This stuff makes a difference. #lookaftereachother pic.twitter.com/O55V9ubhkP

— Nick Doody (@NickDoody) March 28, 2020]]>

Our street now has a WhatsApp group & this morning one neighbour was struggling with loneliness, so earlier we all had a socially distanced cuppa and chat together. This stuff makes a difference. #lookaftereachother pic.twitter.com/O55V9ubhkP

— Nick Doody (@NickDoody) March 28, 2020]]>

My close are doing the same, a new WhatsApp group and 11am coffee morning. pic.twitter.com/NfizfoZ6Wx

— Mary Buckman (@BrazierMary) March 29, 2020]]>

We have 4pm brew club, weather permitting, makes all the difference ? pic.twitter.com/vIcXGTLFX9

— Toni Stennett Green (@MINKYDIRDIR) March 28, 2020]]>

We’ve always had a whatsapp group for our road and now instead of our usual Friday pub trip, we lean out of our top windows with a G&T and shout to each other ?

— Georgina Burrows (@GeorginaBurrows) March 29, 2020]]>

Everyday me and a neighbour meet at 1:30 for a cuppa. Me at my back gate: her at her front door... she’s at home with 3 kids and going nuts... me home alone going nuts! Xx

— tombon1 (@clairethomasjo1) March 28, 2020]]>

Love @NickDoody's idea. Why not make it a national thing? Two Metre Tuesday Teas at Two! #TwoMetreTuesdayTeasAtTwo https://t.co/yS4tgSRnrL

— Nick James (@mr_njl84) March 29, 2020]]>

Our street now has a WhatsApp group & this morning one neighbour was struggling with loneliness, so earlier we all had a socially distanced cuppa and chat together. This stuff makes a difference. #lookaftereachother pic.twitter.com/O55V9ubhkP

— Nick Doody (@NickDoody) March 28, 2020]]>

My close are doing the same, a new WhatsApp group and 11am coffee morning. pic.twitter.com/NfizfoZ6Wx

— Mary Buckman (@BrazierMary) March 29, 2020]]>

We’ve always had a whatsapp group for our road and now instead of our usual Friday pub trip, we lean out of our top windows with a G&T and shout to each other ?

— Georgina Burrows (@GeorginaBurrows) March 29, 2020]]>

Everyday me and a neighbour meet at 1:30 for a cuppa. Me at my back gate: her at her front door... she’s at home with 3 kids and going nuts... me home alone going nuts! Xx

— tombon1 (@clairethomasjo1) March 28, 2020]]>

Love @NickDoody's idea. Why not make it a national thing? Two Metre Tuesday Teas at Two! #TwoMetreTuesdayTeasAtTwo https://t.co/yS4tgSRnrL

— Nick James (@mr_njl84) March 29, 2020]]>

My close are doing the same, a new WhatsApp group and 11am coffee morning. pic.twitter.com/NfizfoZ6Wx

— Mary Buckman (@BrazierMary) March 29, 2020]]>

Everyday me and a neighbour meet at 1:30 for a cuppa. Me at my back gate: her at her front door... she’s at home with 3 kids and going nuts... me home alone going nuts! Xx

— tombon1 (@clairethomasjo1) March 28, 2020]]>

Love @NickDoody's idea. Why not make it a national thing? Two Metre Tuesday Teas at Two! #TwoMetreTuesdayTeasAtTwo https://t.co/yS4tgSRnrL

— Nick James (@mr_njl84) March 29, 2020]]>

We’ve always had a whatsapp group for our road and now instead of our usual Friday pub trip, we lean out of our top windows with a G&T and shout to each other ?

— Georgina Burrows (@GeorginaBurrows) March 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/daily-gigs-to-be-livestreamed-across-manchester-to-support-night-time-economy/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:04:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12907

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]]> 12907 0 0 0 A brand new digital Manchester music platform is launching this week - with sets and performances beamed across the city as part of United We Stream. 

Singers, comedians, musicians, bands, poets, writers, presenters, actors, DJs and chefs will be hosting from their homes on a daily basis at 7pm onwards - with full lineups published every week.

All gigs will be free to access but viewers will have the opportunity to make donations.

Proceeds will go towards Greater Manchester’s evening economy - including music venues, restaurants, bars, freelancers and cultural organisations unable to operate due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Behind the concept is Sacha Lord - the Night Time Economy Adviser to Greater Manchester and co-founder of Parklife and Warehouse Project.

He said: “Over the last few weeks, I have been contacted by many grass root venues, artists and freelancers, and the main thing I've heard is how difficult this period is and will be for them. Many of them are in dire financial straits and at risk of never recovering.”

“Together with the GMCA, we have been working hard to create opportunities and hope for these people, and I am delighted it is now about to come to fruition.”

"People always associate Greater Manchester with football, music and culture - it’s in our DNA. But whichever band you prefer, or whichever colour you support, if there's one thing Mancunians all agree on, it's that we are a community. It's in our blood.”

“In the most difficult of times, we come together to look after each other, support each other and look after the most vulnerable.”

“This is a free streaming service, however, I encourage as many as possible to please make a small contribution to watch. Anything will help, whether that's £1 or £50. It's only by working together as a community that we can be at our strongest."

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https://twitter.com/Sacha_Lord/status/1243606629368684549?s=20

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The channel will also "be used for positive public service announcements" and "messaging regarding safety and social distancing."

Donations will be split between a night-time economy relief fund, Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity and the Mayor Of Greater Manchester’s Charity.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, also endorsed United We Stream, commenting: “As well as helping our local night time and creative industries, it’s great to give support for Nordoff Robbins, a national music therapy charity, who have a base in Greater Manchester, and offer music therapy for those affected by life-limiting illness, isolation or disability.”

“From a Greater Manchester perspective, I’m thrilled to see us directing some of the money raised towards fighting homelessness in Greater Manchester, something I know all of us care about deeply here.”

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James Allen, General Manager for Manchester Arena, said: “There has never been a more important time for our city, this industry and its event professionals to stand together, which is why we’re showing our support for United We Stream.”

“We implore everyone across Greater Manchester and beyond, to get behind the initiative and the causes it supports. During this period of pause, technology allows us to continue to shine a light on incredible talent, until we are able to enjoy live experiences together again.”

The streaming concept has already been a major success in Europe, with thousands raised for struggling venues in Berlin.

Slow Readers Club, Solardo, Gary Usher and Justin Moorhouse have been confirmed as the first acts for the Mancunian incarnation.

The website is set to go live from this week, with more information available very soon.

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Bursting to tell you this: Tomorrow pm, we will announce something that we have been working on, along with @greatermcr @AndyBurnhamGM @GM_Culture. It will entertain everyone whilst we are at home and at the same time help the most vulnerable. MUSIC IS IN OUR DNA #UnitedWeStream

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) March 27, 2020]]>

Bursting to tell you this: Tomorrow pm, we will announce something that we have been working on, along with @greatermcr @AndyBurnhamGM @GM_Culture. It will entertain everyone whilst we are at home and at the same time help the most vulnerable. MUSIC IS IN OUR DNA #UnitedWeStream

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) March 27, 2020]]>

Bursting to tell you this: Tomorrow pm, we will announce something that we have been working on, along with @greatermcr @AndyBurnhamGM @GM_Culture. It will entertain everyone whilst we are at home and at the same time help the most vulnerable. MUSIC IS IN OUR DNA #UnitedWeStream

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) March 27, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/ten-uk-companies-hiring-during-coronavirus-pandemic-and-what-theyre-paying/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:04:49 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12918

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UK companies now hiring

Aldi 9.48£ per hour
Amazon 9.50£/hour
Deliveroo 10£/hour
Iceland 9.10£/hour
JustEat 120£/day
Lidl 9.3£/hr
M&S 10.60/hr
Tesco 9.3£/hr
Sainsbury 9£/hr
Waitrose 9.35£/hr
UberEats 11.14£ per trip

Pls RT for anyone in UK who has lost a job due to Coronavirus.

— #OurFavOnlineDoc ? (@DrOlufunmilayo) March 19, 2020]]> Have you recently been made redundant by your employer? Has freelance/contract work dried up? Is there no work available at your usual place for the foreseeable future?

You might want to try applying to some of the companies below.

A list of businesses recruiting staff during the coronavirus pandemic has surfaced on Twitter.

Many of these companies are considered "essential"; providing vital services to the rest of the UK during lockdown.

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https://twitter.com/DrOlufunmilayo/status/1240552970670026752?s=20

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Wages may vary depending on roles being advertised, but you can learn more about the types of positions available by heading over to each brand's respective recruitment page below:

• Aldi
• Amazon
• Deliveroo
• JustEat
• Lidl - emphasis on stock assistant roles
• M&S
• Tesco
• Sainsbury's

At the time of writing (30 March), Waitrose were not advertising any local roles. However you can keep checking here.

Manchester-based UberEats driver roles appear to be available through Google Jobs.

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Remember that circumstances are constantly changing for these businesses given the current climate, so it's always worth revisiting recruitment pages to see whether new openings have been posted.

For more information about financial support you may be entitled to, visit gov.uk.

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UK companies now hiring

Aldi 9.48£ per hour
Amazon 9.50£/hour
Deliveroo 10£/hour
Iceland 9.10£/hour
JustEat 120£/day
Lidl 9.3£/hr
M&S 10.60/hr
Tesco 9.3£/hr
Sainsbury 9£/hr
Waitrose 9.35£/hr
UberEats 11.14£ per trip

Pls RT for anyone in UK who has lost a job due to Coronavirus.

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UK companies now hiring

Aldi 9.48£ per hour
Amazon 9.50£/hour
Deliveroo 10£/hour
Iceland 9.10£/hour
JustEat 120£/day
Lidl 9.3£/hr
M&S 10.60/hr
Tesco 9.3£/hr
Sainsbury 9£/hr
Waitrose 9.35£/hr
UberEats 11.14£ per trip

Pls RT for anyone in UK who has lost a job due to Coronavirus.

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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab outlines a new arrangement to fly "tens of thousands of stranded British travellers where commercial flights are no longer possible" home to the UK

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— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) March 30, 2020]]> Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and the UK's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance took to their podiums to update the public on the government's response to the coronavirus this afternoon.

After an initial speech and a reinforced reminder to stay at home, Raab turned to the issue of Brits stuck abroad, saying he recognises that it is "a worrying time for all affected"

"This government is working around the clock to support, advise and help British travellers get home," he says.

He says the Foreign Office has already helped hundreds of thousands of Britons to get home so far and that "this government is working around the clock to support, advise and help British travellers get home."

https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1244663603162230792

Raab then announced new arrangements between the government and airlines which will allow the safe journey home for tens of thousands of Britons.

Airlines involved include British Airways, Virgin and Easy Jet, thus far.

Mr Raab also says those in countries where commercial options are still available should not wait, and should book tickets home as soon as possible.

"Where commercial flights are no longer running the government will provide support for special charter flights to help British nationals back home," he says.

He also added that vulnerable people will be prioritised for any flights home.

More to follow.

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]]> 12936 0 0 0 Local vulnerable citizens - whom the government have told to stay indoors for 12 weeks - have received their first food parcels. 

However, Rochdale Council has expressed disappointment with the initial batch - demanding the government to do more.

Allegedly, only 44 parcels - which contained items such as chocolate, biscuits, noodles and cordial - arrived in the borough despite 129 homes requesting a box.

Local council members have apparently been adding bread, milk, tinned meat and fresh fruit to improve the packages.

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Allan Brett, Rochdale Council Leader, commented: "It’s not clear to me why people in some parts of the country are getting pre-prepared meals and our citizens are getting tea bags, biscuits and cordial."

Those with severe underlying health conditions such as cystic fibrosis, leukaemia and kidney disease are in the high-risk category for COVID-19, and the government has promised to send essential items to these people so they can remain safe during the virus' peak.

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The first few food parcels were expected to be "fairly generic" according to Housing Minister Robert Jenrick, but a government spokesperson has called the images "misleading."

They said: "It is not one of the food boxes we are delivering directly to the homes of extremely medically vulnerable people.

"Our food boxes are of a standard that is consistent and include cereal, fruit and vegetables and pasta. As much as possible, this is a package that is universally suitable, and will provide enough food for one person for one week.

"Councils have been issued with some additional supplies to help kickstart their wider efforts – but these should not be confused for a food box.”

Around 1.5 million people are eligible for free food parcels, which are being delivered across the country.

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]]> 12940 0 0 0 He's been laid-up for a good few days, but is on the mend now.

Paul Chuckle has revealed that he has been diagnosed with and has been suffering with mild symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The 72 year old Rotherham-born comedian and one half of the Chuckle Brothers from the popular BBC television show 'ChuckleVision', announced the news via his social media accounts yesterday.

In the short video addressed to his fans and followers, he confirmed that he has been "laid-up with COVID-19 for a good few days". He then went on to say that whilst his symptoms are only "mild" and he is on the mend now, that "it is not nice, I promise you".

https://twitter.com/PaulChuckle2/status/1244660074364182529?s=20

He also urged the British public to "stay inside".

In his statement, he continued: "We are all going stir crazy, we know that, but please stay inside [and] take the pressure of the NHS, Marie Curie etc", before signing off by saying to enjoy this period of UK lockdown "as best you can".

His announcement prompted an outpouring of well-wishes and support from both fans and friends of the world of entertainment.

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On the mend ? #NHS @mariecurieuk pic.twitter.com/2rOLHO6gEP

— Paul Chuckle (@PaulChuckle2) March 30, 2020]]>

On the mend ? #NHS @mariecurieuk pic.twitter.com/2rOLHO6gEP

— Paul Chuckle (@PaulChuckle2) March 30, 2020]]>

Stay well pal. Good to see you ?

— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) March 30, 2020]]>

On the mend ? #NHS @mariecurieuk pic.twitter.com/2rOLHO6gEP

— Paul Chuckle (@PaulChuckle2) March 30, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/houseparty-offering-1000000-bounty-to-track-down-person-who-spread-fake-hacking-rumours/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:15:30 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12946

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]]> 12946 0 0 0 Houseparty has promised users the app is "safe" - claiming it is the victim of a smear campaign and will award $1m to the first person to provide proof.

The social networking service - which lets users communicate and play a variety of games via video - had seen an incredible surge in popularity in March, with download rates reaching more than 2m per week during isolation.

However, rumours that Houseparty accounts were being hacked spread like wildfire on social media this week.

Thousands of panicked users rushed to delete the app - many of whom had only created an account a matter of days ago.

Creators have reassured the public that no breach has occurred, suggesting that someone had spread false stories in an attempt to harm Houseparty.

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https://twitter.com/houseparty/status/1244666579670843406?s=20

https://twitter.com/houseparty/status/1244827034406121472?s=20

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Rumours circulating across the web said hackers were compromising Houseparty's vulnerable security and accessing users' emails, bank details and Spotify accounts.

Houseparty dismissed the hearsay on Twitter, confirming: "All Houseparty accounts are safe - the service is secure, has never been compromised, and doesn’t collect passwords for other sites."

On Tuesday, Houseparty tweeted again - this time saying they suspected foul play and were offering a big reward to anyone who produced evidence.

The Houseparty account stated: "We are investigating indications that the recent hacking rumors were spread by a paid commercial smear campaign to harm Houseparty. We are offering a $1,000,000 bounty for the first individual to provide proof of such a campaign to bounty@houseparty.com."

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Whilst creators have confirmed all account details are protected, those new to Houseparty are being warned to exercise caution when chatting to friends.

If any virtual room is left "unlocked" on the app, strangers (connected to anyone in the chat) can enter and post whatever they desire.

That's why it is important to "lock" rooms and only accept friend requests from people you know.

Houseparty has become the number one app in the iOS store in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> 12952 0 0 0 Two of the UK's biggest food delivery companies will be offering hundreds of thousands of free meals and rides.

Deliveroo and Uber has launched huge new initiatives to help and say thank you to NHS workers whilst they are battling the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Both announced yesterday, the UK food delivery service giants confirmed they would be offering NHS staff a combined total of 600,000 free meals, as well as up to 200,000 free rides with Uber.

Deliveroo is set to make 500,000 meals available to frontline NHS workers across the UK for free and has also secured donations of 350,000 free meals from restaurants such as Itsu, Neat Burger and Pizza Hut, the latter of which itself has pledged Deliveroo 300,000 meals using their network of 700 Huts across the country.

As part of a fundraiser, Deliveroo will be enabling customers to contribute through the app, so they can send hard-working NHS doctors, nurses and volunteers a meal.

https://twitter.com/Deliveroo/status/1244311671121870849?s=20

https://twitter.com/aliciaverbs/status/1244543998473240577?s=20

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To help keep the NHS on the move, Uber is pledging 200,000 free rides (up to £15) to and from work for NHS staff.

Uber is also covering 100,000 free meals (up to £10) through Uber Eats. Hot meals and essential items from thousands of restaurants and convenience stores can be delivered directly to NHS workers at their home, or even the ward.

In order to claim their free meals and rides, workers will first need an Uber or Uber Eats account that is linked to their NHS email address and the rest is then all done within the app or online. You can find step-by-step guides on how to claim here.

This week's free rides discount code is: NHSAPRIL20

The discount codes will be updated each week and will end when all 100,000 Uber Eats orders and 200,000 Uber trips are claimed.

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These two significant initiatives from the food delivery services have received an overwhelming amount of praise and support from the British public.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has also commented separately on Uber and Deliveroo’s initiatives, crediting both companies for ‘playing their part’ in helping NHS workers during these difficult times.

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If you would like to find out more information on Uber's pledge to the NHS, you can click here and for Deliveroo's, click here.

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Today we launched a fundraising page on deliveroo, where you can donate to get a free meal to NHS workers and other vulnerable people during this difficult time.

If you'd like to support, please search 'Support the NHS' in the deliveroo app. #ThankYouNHS #HereToDeliver pic.twitter.com/OZLzOjr9B9

— deliveroo (@Deliveroo) March 29, 2020]]>

Today @deliveroo launched a fundraising page in the app, where customers can donate to get a free meal to #NHS workers & other vulnerable people.

Search 'Support the NHS' in the Deliveroo app. #coronavirus #UKlockdown pic.twitter.com/HRAeSfwe8m

— Alicia Carney (@aliciaverbs) March 30, 2020]]>

Today we launched a fundraising page on deliveroo, where you can donate to get a free meal to NHS workers and other vulnerable people during this difficult time.

If you'd like to support, please search 'Support the NHS' in the deliveroo app. #ThankYouNHS #HereToDeliver pic.twitter.com/OZLzOjr9B9

— deliveroo (@Deliveroo) March 29, 2020]]>

Today @deliveroo launched a fundraising page in the app, where customers can donate to get a free meal to #NHS workers & other vulnerable people.

Search 'Support the NHS' in the Deliveroo app. #coronavirus #UKlockdown pic.twitter.com/HRAeSfwe8m

— Alicia Carney (@aliciaverbs) March 30, 2020]]>

Today @deliveroo launched a fundraising page in the app, where customers can donate to get a free meal to #NHS workers & other vulnerable people.

Search 'Support the NHS' in the Deliveroo app. #coronavirus #UKlockdown pic.twitter.com/HRAeSfwe8m

— Alicia Carney (@aliciaverbs) March 30, 2020]]>

Today we launched a fundraising page on deliveroo, where you can donate to get a free meal to NHS workers and other vulnerable people during this difficult time.

If you'd like to support, please search 'Support the NHS' in the deliveroo app. #ThankYouNHS #HereToDeliver pic.twitter.com/OZLzOjr9B9

— deliveroo (@Deliveroo) March 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/emergency-100k-granted-for-homelessness-organisations-as-greater-manchester-mayors-charity-launches-appeal/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:11:35 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12960

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]]> 12960 0 0 0 Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity has donated £100,000 to the homeless sector and kickstarted a fundraising appeal during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The organisation is aspiring to support homeless people wherever possible - bringing them into accommodation where they can safely self-isolate.

GMMC's large donation will go a long way to aiding the incredible work of various voluntary, charity and social enterprises across Greater Manchester - and now the organisation is asking for help from businesses in the region.

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Tim Heatley, Chair of the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity, said: “While our community, and communities around the world, are facing this pandemic, it has never been more important to show that in Greater Manchester we pull together in times of adversity to lift each other up.

“The Mayor’s Charity fundraises all year round and is focused on reducing the number of people experiencing homelessness, and in particular rough sleeping.

“We’ve already made an emergency contribution of £100,000 – this is a recognition of the pressure on budgets and the immediate need for support. The funding will be vital in enabling the hard work of those on the frontline assisting and safeguarding the homeless community throughout Greater Manchester during this pandemic.

"But we can do so much more.

“We’re looking at a moment in time where everyone sleeping rough across the city-region is off the streets – this gives us an opportunity to change things in the long term. With the generosity of those living in Greater Manchester, and the support of its business community, we may be able to end rough sleeping across our city-region all together.

“Let’s show the rest of the world what Greater Manchester can do when we all come together.”

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Andy Burnham - who announced a £5 million emergency scheme to accommodate 1,000 rough sleeps in hotel rooms last week - is a high-profile endorser for the scheme.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester stated: “I welcome this appeal from the Mayor’s Charity, an enterprise I support by regularly giving 15% of my salary each month. The Charity recognises the severity of the situation the homeless community are facing at this time, and the need for urgent financial support for those groups and people dedicated to helping.

“Homelessness organisations across our city-region are doing fantastic things and I am pleased the emergency donation of £100,000 from the Charity will support them in their vital work. Those people already assisted into hotels will, with your help, now benefit from the delivery of frequent packages of essential goods."

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GMMC is asking for a variety of donated packages from companies, including:

• Food packages – ie. Dry food such as cereals, microwaveable meals, tea/coffee, sugar, fruits
• Welfare packages – ie. toothbrush, toothpaste, flannels, shampoo, shower gel, sanitary products, deodorant
• Hygiene packages – ie. Hand sanitiser, hand wash, soaps, wet wipes, tissues
• Food preparation equipment – ie. Microwaves, hot plates
• Cutlery and crockery – ie. knives, forks, bowls, plates, cups and mugs
• Accommodation – for individuals to self-isolate
• Furniture – ie. beds & bedding
• Transportation – for delivery of food and welfare packages
• Essential IT Equipment – ie. smartphones, laptops
• Solo activities – ie. games, consoles, notebooks, pens

The organisation is also calling on individuals to make donations wherever they can. All funds donated will go directly towards voluntary, charity and social enterprises fighting homelessness across the county.

Get in touch with gmmayorscharity.co.uk for more information about contributing bulk items.

All monetary donations can be made via gmmayorscharity.co.uk.

Featured image: Wikimedia Commons

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]]> 12983 0 0 0 Working from home is an adjustment, for sure. But it isn't supposed to go as far as turning into a potato. 

One not-so-tech-savvy boss managed to transform herself into a spud during a live meeting this week... and didn't have a clue how to revert back to human form.

Instead, she remained that way for the entire virtual gathering - leaving staff to receive instructions from a talking vegetable.

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@PettyClegg shared a screenshot of the disaster online, stating: "my boss turned herself into a potato on our Microsoft teams meeting and can’t figure out how to turn the setting off, so she was just stuck like this the entire meeting."

The internet's response was one of unbridled joy - as the Twitter universe flocked to leave a variety of puns, quips and comments in the thread.

Even Microsoft chimed in, revealing they'd enjoyed the faux pas just as much as everyone else.

https://twitter.com/Microsoft/status/1244700178566635520?s=20

Apparently the staff are still laughing about the ridiculous get-together even now, with @PettyClegg updating followers on the aftermath.

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She wrote: "The good news is that my boss, Lizet Ocampo, will not be sacking me tomorrow. We hashed it all out tonight and our team is still laughing with you all. STAY PLANTED AT HOME & welcome my potato boss @mlizetocampo to the twitterverse."

Always check your appearance before you step into a virtual meeting, folks.

As this story shows, if you turn into a potato, you might be stuck that way for some time...

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The good news is that my boss, Lizet Ocampo, will not be sacking me tomorrow. We hashed it all out tonight and our team is still laughing with you all. STAY PLANTED AT HOME & welcome my potato boss @mlizetocampo to the twitterverse @billieeilish https://t.co/YD3r6ShuMg https://t.co/LoKHCU6h1E

— Rach (@PettyClegg) March 31, 2020]]>

TOO FUNNY! ??

— Microsoft (@Microsoft) March 30, 2020]]>

The good news is that my boss, Lizet Ocampo, will not be sacking me tomorrow. We hashed it all out tonight and our team is still laughing with you all. STAY PLANTED AT HOME & welcome my potato boss @mlizetocampo to the twitterverse @billieeilish https://t.co/YD3r6ShuMg https://t.co/LoKHCU6h1E

— Rach (@PettyClegg) March 31, 2020]]>

TOO FUNNY! ??

— Microsoft (@Microsoft) March 30, 2020]]>

TOO FUNNY! ??

— Microsoft (@Microsoft) March 30, 2020]]>

The good news is that my boss, Lizet Ocampo, will not be sacking me tomorrow. We hashed it all out tonight and our team is still laughing with you all. STAY PLANTED AT HOME & welcome my potato boss @mlizetocampo to the twitterverse @billieeilish https://t.co/YD3r6ShuMg https://t.co/LoKHCU6h1E

— Rach (@PettyClegg) March 31, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/meet-the-manchester-company-supplying-gamers-during-lockdown/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:42:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=12386

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]]> 12386 0 0 0 Everyone is finding their own way to stay busy during isolation. 

More people are turning to reading. Indoor exercise is growing in popularity. There's also been an increase in subscriptions for online courses.

But nothing kills the time quite like gaming.

When you've got the right software and equipment to hand, the days in isolation can fly by.

One PC company in Manchester - GameMax - has popped up with offers for locals in recent weeks, giving gamers a means to get their hands on great equipment for lower prices whilst stuck at home.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz_izflieL4

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Of course, it's no good having a tower of games and an unlimited amount of play-time if your equipment isn't up to scratch.

Without quality hardware, gaming can quickly turn into a deeply frustrating experience. Controllers go flying. Keyboards go crunch. It's not a pretty sight.

That's where GameMax can help.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUT_myDoCfs&feature=emb_title

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Their product range is designed to help gamers push their limits, with cases, cooling fans, accessories and PSUs all available at affordable prices.

Along with all the necessary accessories for eSports and general gaming, GameMax have hardware add-ons ready to ramp up your computer's capability as usage increases.

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Boasting five-star reviews and a 9.2 score in TrustPilot, GameMax has enjoyed some great feedback for selling top products at excellent value - so they're worth checking out.

With such a long road ahead of us until normality returns, now has never been a better time to get fully stocked in the games department.

Head over to Scan to view the full GameMax catalogue.

You can learn more about this exciting PC hardware brand by visiting their website.

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]]> 12926 0 0 0 Even KFC's jealous.

When there's not much else to do during lockdown, it's time to celebrate those little victories. We do have a feeling this little victory's going to make a lot of people quite jealous though.

Sorry, it's too good not to share.

Who's missing KFC right now? Sure, you can chef up your own version of fried chicken at home, but it'll never quite be the same will it? That original recipe chicken just can't be replicated and that's the point.

One Mancunian man is probably feeling pretty smug right about now though and he's got every right to.

Shared on Twitter over the weekend, Tim (@timoggy85) posted a photo of some KFC chicken that he had previously frozen many moons ago and re-cooked for himself. As you can imagine, it's gone pretty viral, racking up thousands of retweets, likes and comments from hungry, jealous people across the UK.

https://twitter.com/timoggy85/status/1243633998531788801?s=20

The tweet reads: "Laughed at me they did. You can't freeze @KFC_UKI they said. Look at me now! The only man in Britain currently eating KFC. Victory."

https://twitter.com/johannhari101/status/1244213186775134209?s=20

https://twitter.com/simpson_geo/status/1244027390440980480?s=20

https://twitter.com/timoggy85/status/1243648045264375808?s=20

The photo has also been shared across other social platforms too, specifically on Reddit, where one user said that "Tim's genius knows no bounds" and to be honest, we have no other choice but to agree with that.

Tim's living in the year 3000 and we've just not caught up yet.

Even KFC is jealous:

https://twitter.com/KFC_UKI/status/1243885244983508992?s=20

Look, you know it's bad when even KFC itself can't get a KFC right now and to make it worse, they can't go to Burger King either because that's shut too.

Mad times.

Fingers crossed this all blows over soon, right? Hang in there Manchester.

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Laughed at me they did. You can't freeze @KFC_UKI they said. Look at me now! The only man in Britain currently eating KFC. Victory. pic.twitter.com/StxFMuhRtT

— Tim (@timoggy85) March 27, 2020]]>

Sometimes you just have to respect a job well done. Even I can’t get a KFC right now ? https://t.co/fuS7JIoTpC

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) March 28, 2020]]>

Laughed at me they did. You can't freeze @KFC_UKI they said. Look at me now! The only man in Britain currently eating KFC. Victory. pic.twitter.com/StxFMuhRtT

— Tim (@timoggy85) March 27, 2020]]>

Sometimes you just have to respect a job well done. Even I can’t get a KFC right now ? https://t.co/fuS7JIoTpC

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) March 28, 2020]]>

You cannot imagine the scale of my envy right now

— Johann Hari (@johannhari101) March 29, 2020]]>

Fuck me that looks good. I really wish I hadn't seen it now.

— George Simpson (@simpson_geo) March 28, 2020]]>

Impressed mate. Works a charm

— Tim (@timoggy85) March 27, 2020]]>

Laughed at me they did. You can't freeze @KFC_UKI they said. Look at me now! The only man in Britain currently eating KFC. Victory. pic.twitter.com/StxFMuhRtT

— Tim (@timoggy85) March 27, 2020]]>

You cannot imagine the scale of my envy right now

— Johann Hari (@johannhari101) March 29, 2020]]>

Fuck me that looks good. I really wish I hadn't seen it now.

— George Simpson (@simpson_geo) March 28, 2020]]>

Impressed mate. Works a charm

— Tim (@timoggy85) March 27, 2020]]>

Sometimes you just have to respect a job well done. Even I can’t get a KFC right now ? https://t.co/fuS7JIoTpC

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) March 28, 2020]]>

You cannot imagine the scale of my envy right now

— Johann Hari (@johannhari101) March 29, 2020]]>

Fuck me that looks good. I really wish I hadn't seen it now.

— George Simpson (@simpson_geo) March 28, 2020]]>

Impressed mate. Works a charm

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]]> 12966 0 0 0 Pizza just tastes better from a takeaway, doesn't it?

We've all thought that at some point. It's a bold claim, we know, and let's just hope that it doesn't ever make its way over to Italy because we bet they'd have a lot to say about it too, but there's just something about a good takeaway pizza.

It beats anything you buy from a supermarket, right?

Or does it? Is it all in our heads maybe? Is it just one big trick?

One Mum is out to prove that yes, it could very well be our minds influencing us a bit here and she's gone pretty viral in doing so. When Stacey Smithson revealed that her children apparently "don't like home cooked oven pizza", she had other ideas. Those other ideas involved a genius hack that could save a lot of parents a lot of pennies and hassle, especially during this period of UK lockdown and strict social distancing measures amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Posted in the Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook group, Stacey Smithson shared her tips for tricking her children into eating shop bought pizza now that a lot of popular takeaways have temporarily closed nationwide.

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The post reads: "Thank you to the delivery driver that left our food outside on an empty pizza box last week. So apparently my kids don’t like home cooked oven pizza .... yeah right."

"I knocked on the door, for the dog to bark ... and gave the kids the takeaway pizza, which they have now FINISHED!!!!"

"1-0 to mum".

As hacks often do, this one's got a lot of people talking, amassing tens of thousands of likes and well over 600 comments from parents who are pretty eager to give it a go themselves to see if it can work for their family.

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It turns out Stacey isn't the only one to have thought of a few devious parenting hacks along the way, with many other parents revealing that they too have tried something similar with their child's favourite foods and takeaways in a bid to save a bit of money and keep them healthier.

So there you have it, it seems it is all in our minds after all.

Or does this just prove that kids are easier to fool? I'm sure many adults could tell the difference, but we'll overlook that.

Either way, it's definitely worth a crack.

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These were taken across the north and west of the county today by officers - it's clear that the vast vast majority of...

Posted by Cheshire Police on Sunday, March 29, 2020

]]> Ever since the UK government asked the public to remain indoors, there have been several accounts of reckless behaviour. 

Footballer Jack Grealish told fans to "stay home" before ploughing his Range Rover into parked cars in Solihull.

At least 25 adults got together to enjoy a late-night party at a house in Derbyshire.

Some even decided to throw a barbecue at Sackville Gardens in Manchester during one day of warmer weather.

But these cases are often standing out in the media because they are in the minority. Most Britons are abiding by the rules and remaining at home wherever possible. And these Cheshire Police photos prove it.

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Cheshire Police captured the incredible images of deserted motorways, country lanes, bridges and roundabouts - a visual demonstration of just how seriously people are taking the recommendations regarding social distancing.

Sharing the photos on their official Facebook page, Cheshire Police commented: "These were taken across the north and west of the county today by officers - it's clear that the vast vast majority of you support what we're trying to do! Big thank-you from us, and let's keep it going.

"If you do have to travel for an essential reason (work, health or food), we might stop you to double-check. With the roads so quiet, if you're travelling and you shouldn't be, you'll stand out."

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UK roads are expected to remain quiet for several weeks yet.

Lockdown, in theory, is set to be lifted in a little less than two weeks. However, there is a strong chance this period will be extended to prevent losing any momentum in the fight against COVID-19.

When movement restrictions are removed, they will be done so gradually.

Certain social distancing measures - like those in supermarkets and other busy public places - may be in force for months.

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]]> 12999 0 0 0 Police were receiving reports of a pub potentially still open and operating in Bolton, but it isn't all what it seems.

Greater Manchester Police have taken to social media to clear up confusion over a pub in Bolton that many believed was not following the government lockdown regulations amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

It wasn't at all what it initially seemed though. In fact, it was quite the opposite.

In a post on Facebook yesterday, GMP Bolton North told residents of the Greater Manchester borough that it had been receiving multiple reports from people believing The Withins Pub in Breightmet to still be open and operating after witnessing multiple people entering the premises.

The statement began: "We have had numerous calls from the public reporting The Withins pub in #Breightmet being open following the lockdown".

https://www.facebook.com/GMPBoltonNorth/photos/a.271616412946779/2679995158775547/?type=3&theater

What followed wasn't to be expected though.

The post continued: "To avoid any confusion if you see people going in and out of the pub, the team have removed all the seating from inside the pub and are making up hampers for vulnerable people in the community".

GMP Bolton North closed out the post by stating that should anyone know someone "who is vulnerable and doesn’t have a support network" that is local to the Breightmet area, they can make contact to The Withins Pub who will "do their best to help".

The post has since gone viral over the last 24 hours, amassing well over a thousand likes and hundreds of comments and shares from people touched by the brilliant gesture from a local business to some of the community's most vulnerable residents.

Yet another story proving why the people and businesses of Greater Manchester are keeping it so great during such difficult times.

If you're a Bolton resident or are local to the area, you can contact The Withins Pub on their Facebook page here to enquire about food hampers and to offer your support.

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]]> 13002 0 0 0 Walker's has released five new limited-edition flavours, inspired by some of the UK’s favourite restaurants.

These restaurants include Nando’s, PizzaExpress, YO!, Gourmet Burger Kitchen and Las Iguanas.

The flavours are based on the restaurants’ signature dishes, so there is Nando’s PERi-PERi chicken, GBK's classic cheeseburger, YO!'s katsu curry, the American Hot pizza from Pizza Express and the chilli con carne from Las Iguanas.

They cost 69p for a bag or a bigger grab bag will set you back 84p. You can also get a five-bag multi-pack for £1 and a 15-bag multi-pack for £2.50.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-UoVaSJ1FY/

They are available from now at retailers nationwide and have already been spotted on shelves in Home Bargains by avid crisps fans.

The crisps also come with a 2-for-1 restaurant meal voucher on each pack, which will most likely be valid when the current UK coronavirus lockdown is over.

The crisps manufacturer has partnered with the Trussell Trust to donate £1 million to UK food banks, which will help provide meals for those most affected by the pandemic.

Time for an essential shopping trip to Home Bargains.

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]]> 13014 0 0 0 Manchester-based brewery ShinDigger have found a smart way to survive during the current climate. 

The popular local lager has traditionally been found in bars and restaurants across the city and beyond, but with isolation restrictions now in effect, the brand have been forced to flip their business model on its head.

Whilst hospitality sector lies dormant, ShinDigger have switched their focus to home delivery - committed to putting ice-cold cans on doorsteps at lightning speed.

More often than not, it takes less than three hours for beer to arrive.

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Within one week of morphing from keg supplier to can delivery group, ShinDigger have managed to average 100+ orders per day - with four drivers on the road at any one time.

ShinDigger co-founder, George Grant, says: “We’ve had to adapt in order to survive.

"85% of the beer we produce is packaged into kegs and sold to bars – a market that no longer exists. We transformed our entire business model into a delivery service in just three days.

"We’re like a mini beer Deliveroo now!

"The new delivery service is keeping the cash coming in - it’s like oxygen into our business and means we can continue to pay the team full wages.”

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ShinDigger have enjoyed success in their new guise for two simple reasons.

First, their beer is delicious. And second, they've made the delivery service quick and easy to use - not to mention reliable.

All orders can be placed online and are confirmed via text with a beer ETA.

Deliveries can be tracked by GPS and are exclusively zero contact - with drivers placing beer on the doorstep, ringing the bell and stepping back to ensure the cans are collected safely.

A 15% discount also applies to any orders over £75 - and there are as many as eight different flavours to choose from.

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There's a good chance ShinDigger will go down in history as local heroes. We'll come to regard them as the brave fourth emergency service; the people who provided the beer we needed to get through the God-awful lockdown of 2020.

But that's a while away. We've got a few weeks, or perhaps months, until this quarantine is over. So, it's time to get some cans in.

Head over to ShinDigger's brand new website to place your order today: https://www.shindigger.live/.

 

 

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]]> 13015 0 0 0 With great power comes great responsibility and someone in Stockport is taking that very seriously.

Someone dressed as Spider-Man has been spotted cheering up local children in isolation across Stockport over the last few days and it's the news we've all been waiting to hear.

Shared on Twitter this morning by Helen Pidd, a photo of the 'Stocky Spidey' on his rounds has got a lot of people talking and a lot of people very, very excited.

According to Helen, this local hero can be spotted for one hour each day when he takes his daily government-sanctioned exercise and he does visit requests too.

https://twitter.com/helenpidd/status/1244925859762524161?s=20

This isn't the first time Spidey has been spotted in the Greater Manchester borough either. In fact, the 'Stockport Spider-Men' is very much a thing and there's even a Facebook page dedicated especially to sightings of the superhero.

Basically, the Stockport Spider-Man is a pretty big deal and we're here for it.

According to the page description, the Stockport Spider-Man is actually "two friends who together are taking to the streets to put smiles on faces of their local communities".

Spidey encourages local residents to "have your little ones draw up a Spidey drawing saying 'Spidey stop here' and hang it in your window" so that he knows exactly where to stop and save the day.

The page does crucially state that "Spider-Man follows strict government guidelines when out and about and always keeps social distancing in place" and also confirms that "Spidey will try his hardest to get out as far and as wide as possible within reason but if he cant, he will do videos for all the kiddies who don't get a chance to see him".

It does strongly advise residents to "stay home" as per government regulations too.

How brilliant is this? We think every borough should have its very own Spidey, especially during times like these.

Right, so who's volunteering then? Anyone know any Peter Parkers?

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A mysterious figure known as the Stockport Spiderman has been cheering up isolated children. The Stocky Spidy can be spotted for one hour each day when he takes his daily government-sanctioned exercise. You can request he visit your street too: https://t.co/5nxoNVrWCE pic.twitter.com/HwVcMOWNUG

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A mysterious figure known as the Stockport Spiderman has been cheering up isolated children. The Stocky Spidy can be spotted for one hour each day when he takes his daily government-sanctioned exercise. You can request he visit your street too: https://t.co/5nxoNVrWCE pic.twitter.com/HwVcMOWNUG

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]]> 13030 0 0 0 Stockport's got lockdown covered.

Unnamed residents of a street in Stockport have been spotted putting some large teddy bears out in their front garden doing a variety of lockdown friendly activities and as you can imagine, it's gone pretty viral.

Shared in a tweet yesterday, Adam Harrison posted some pictures claiming that his neighbours "put these bears out each day, doing a different activity every time". It's got a lot of people talking and it's not hard to see why.

The tweet has amassed hundreds of thousands of retweets, likes and comments in just under 24 hours since posting and it's truly putting Greater Manchester on the map for the right reasons.

https://twitter.com/Adam_Harrison13/status/1244967597700984833?s=20

In his tweet, Adam says that the bears are "all he is living for currently" and we'd have to agree.

If there's one thing we're learning here, it's that Stockport is doing this whole isolation and UK lockdown thing very right. First the 'Stockport Spidey' and now the bears. We've got to come together as a community to find light during these dark times and SK is the perfect example of how to do this.

There's a lot of news to keep on top of right now, but if there's any news we're particularly invested in, then it's this news.

What will the bears be doing tomorrow then?

Having a brew and a biccy? Doing a spot of knitting, or a crossword perhaps? Arguing over what to watch next on Netflix like the rest of the population? All will be revealed and frankly, we can't wait.

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— Adam Harrison (@Adam_Harrison13) March 31, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/man-arrested-after-driving-a-car-into-canal-at-tesco-in-failsworth/ Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:42:38 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13072

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]]> 13072 0 0 0 A man has been arrested after allegedly driving a car into Rochdale Canal at Tesco in Failsworth.

The incident happened at around 6pm on Wednesday evening.

Passers-by spotted a man being arrested by two police officers on the footpath of the Rochdale Canal that goes through Newton Heath and directly past Tesco Extra in Failsworth.

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Witnesses who live nearby reportedly heard a 'loud noise' moments before the car was seen submerged in the water.

It is not currently known if the car was stolen, or if any other passengers were in the vehicle at the time it crashed.

More to follow.

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]]> 13078 0 0 0 We might be stuck at home for the time being, but a world of magic is only one click away. 

Bestselling author J.K. Rowling has launched an online portal to the world of witchcraft and wizardry - giving fans a chance to escape the muggle lockdown.

'Harry Potter at Home' offers access to a wide range of resources surrounding the international franchise. These include an audiobook to 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', articles, puzzles and magical craft videos.

You'll even get sorted into your first Hogwarts house!

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The website reads: "We are proud to announce our new Harry Potter At Home hub, a free online collection of child-friendly activities, videos, puzzles, illustrations, quizzes, creative ideas, articles and much more, that will help you bring the magic of the wizarding world into your home at this difficult time – as well as keep you all occupied for hours on end!

"The whole Wizarding World family is working together to make the hub a truly inspiring place that celebrates reading for pleasure, especially when introducing children to Harry and his friends for the first time."

Creator Rowling tweeted the news to followers on Wednesday.

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https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/1245320037356929025?s=20

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The author wrote: "Parents, teachers and carers working to keep children amused and interested while we’re on lockdown might need a bit of magic, so I’m delighted to launch http://harrypotterathome.com."

The portal promises some welcome distraction during some dark times - with fresh content being added on a regular basis.

'Disapparate' to the Harry Potter hub right now by clicking here.

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Parents, teachers and carers working to keep children amused and interested while we’re on lockdown might need a bit of magic, so I’m delighted to launch https://t.co/cPg0dZpexB pic.twitter.com/i0ZjTplVoU

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 1, 2020]]>

Parents, teachers and carers working to keep children amused and interested while we’re on lockdown might need a bit of magic, so I’m delighted to launch https://t.co/cPg0dZpexB pic.twitter.com/i0ZjTplVoU

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 1, 2020]]>

Parents, teachers and carers working to keep children amused and interested while we’re on lockdown might need a bit of magic, so I’m delighted to launch https://t.co/cPg0dZpexB pic.twitter.com/i0ZjTplVoU

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]]> 13084 0 0 0 Credit card customers and loan borrowers are set to be given a temporary payment freeze under new proposals from banks announced today.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is also asking banks to offer £500 interest-free overdrafts to customers who are struggling during the coronavirus crisis.

These proposed payment holidays mean that repayments on credit cards and loans will be paused for up to three months – and banks could also be asked to reduce monthly payments on debt if necessary.

The FCA says that £500 interest-free overdrafts should be offered to customers for up to three months, while those with an existing overdraft will be able to ask for additional support to be added to their account.

If confirmed, the measures will provide short-term relief for those who are struggling to cope financially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Banks have been asked to respond to the FCA's proposal by Monday 6th April and will need to collectively agree to the proposal in order for the new measures to be implemented.

They also have the ability to ask the FCA to make some adjustments to their proposal, however, if approved, customers will be offered the financial help as early as Thursday 9th April.

It will be up to the banks who is approved for the extra financial support.

Christopher Woolard, Interim Chief Executive of the FCA, said: "Coronavirus has caused an unprecedented financial shock with far-reaching consequences for consumers in every corner of the UK.

"If confirmed, this package of measures we are proposing today will help provide affected consumers with the temporary financial support they need to help them weather the storm during this challenging time."

The FCA says customers should not contact their bank or lender until the measures for extra help have been confirmed.

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]]> 13088 0 0 0 It wasn't just a one-off occasion last week, it's happening every Thursday.

Think back to this time last week.

At 8pm, the UK stepped outside their front doors and took to the streets to unite in thunderous applause for our health heroes and carers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This was a genuinely moving moment that touched so many across the country as we began to realise for the first time, that we really are all in this together.

The #clapforNHS and #ClapForCarers will undoubtedly go down as a moment in history and tonight, we have the chance to recreate that all again.

This evening, once again at 8pm, millions of people up and down the country will show appreciation and clap for our carers.

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Following the success of the first event, 'Clap for our Carers' creator Annemarie Plas, who lives in South London, has urged people to do this every Thursday until the end of the pandemic.

Given how much it united our nation, people are very much on board with this and have taken to social media to show their support.

https://twitter.com/NHSMidlands/status/1245620593333944326?s=20

https://twitter.com/joskyn100/status/1245458009356148736?s=20

https://twitter.com/AlfieDeyes/status/1244667029552082946?s=20

https://twitter.com/AndyNash6/status/1245116160577847297?s=20

So Manchester, tonight at 8pm, wherever you may be, don't forget to clap for our NHS and carers!

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Let's get behind the NHS and other key workers and applaud them at 8pm tonight! ?#r4today #clapforNHS #ClapForCarers #ThursdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/PJs5xErET7

— The Last Girly Swots to join Tw❄️tter! (@TheLastPersont2) April 2, 2020]]>

Are we clapping the NHS again tomorrow? Let’s do it! #clapforNHS

— Jordan Young (@joskyn100) April 1, 2020]]>

?Calling everyone across the Midlands#ClapForCarers is happening again tonight at 8pm. Join us to say a huge thank you to all NHS staff, carers and key workers ??#ClapForNHS #ClapForCarers #ThankYouNHS pic.twitter.com/DQsi4rP7MQ

— NHS Midlands (@NHSMidlands) April 2, 2020]]>

So it’s nearly Thursday....
8pm feels like the right time to do it again ???!
Let’s open our doors, call to our neighbours and #clapforourcarers #clapforNHS #ClapBecauseWeCare pic.twitter.com/h2lX791bpz

— Andy Nash (@AndyNash6) March 31, 2020]]>

Is there another #clapforNHS happening this week? It needs to be a weekly thing if it's not already

— Alfie Deyes (@AlfieDeyes) March 30, 2020]]>

?Calling everyone across the Midlands#ClapForCarers is happening again tonight at 8pm. Join us to say a huge thank you to all NHS staff, carers and key workers ??#ClapForNHS #ClapForCarers #ThankYouNHS pic.twitter.com/DQsi4rP7MQ

— NHS Midlands (@NHSMidlands) April 2, 2020]]>

Are we clapping the NHS again tomorrow? Let’s do it! #clapforNHS

— Jordan Young (@joskyn100) April 1, 2020]]>

Is there another #clapforNHS happening this week? It needs to be a weekly thing if it's not already

— Alfie Deyes (@AlfieDeyes) March 30, 2020]]>

So it’s nearly Thursday....
8pm feels like the right time to do it again ???!
Let’s open our doors, call to our neighbours and #clapforourcarers #clapforNHS #ClapBecauseWeCare pic.twitter.com/h2lX791bpz

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]]> 13098 0 0 0 Someone had a bit of April Fool's fun in the name of the fast food chain this year.

An April Fool's prank on the British public involving the popular fast food chain McDonald's got a lot of people really good yesterday.

You'd really think that as a nation, we'd have come to expect something like this, but it was a little different this year.

Amid unprecedented times with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many just weren't up for April Fool's and there was even calls on social media to cancel the annual event. Others, like this unnamed Maccie's prankster, still fancied a laugh though.

The harsh prank all revolved around a very well-crafted image claiming that the fast food chain would soon open its doors once again.

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The branded image, appearing to confirm that McDonald's had decided to reopen doors to the public next week on Monday 6th April, was shared on social media and in group chats right across the country.

But alas, it wasn't real.

That many people fell for the joke after it circulated far and wide though, that McDonald's itself had to step in and put the rumours to bed by formally addressing it on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1245442551831842816?s=20

If so many people were fooled by the prank initially, then you can imagine how many people were now pretty upset by these denied claims.

It was a lot.

https://twitter.com/RFCGW/status/1245445235649523712?s=20

https://twitter.com/ZakGoulders/status/1245442735873708034?s=20

https://twitter.com/NatalieBrereton/status/1245442790504435719?s=20

https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1245443253719248896?s=20

Unfortunately, as much as the UK is craving a McDonald's right now, it just wasn't meant to be. Don't worry though, it'll all blow over and you'll be back to eating a Big Mac soon.

Just not quite THAT soon.

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Lots of people getting in touch about a certain post circulating tonight. It’s fake, we are not reopening next week and any official announcements would come from this page and would spell the brand name correctly…

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) April 1, 2020]]>

? thanks my dogs crying now

— Big G ?? (@RFCGW) April 1, 2020]]>

I miss you so so much

— Natalie Brereton (@NatalieBrereton) April 1, 2020]]>

Sorry Heather, this post is fake. Our restaurants remain close, and we will not be reopening next week.

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) April 1, 2020]]>

McDonalds throwing shade

— ZakGoulders (@ZakGoulders) April 1, 2020]]>

Lots of people getting in touch about a certain post circulating tonight. It’s fake, we are not reopening next week and any official announcements would come from this page and would spell the brand name correctly…

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) April 1, 2020]]>

? thanks my dogs crying now

— Big G ?? (@RFCGW) April 1, 2020]]>

McDonalds throwing shade

— ZakGoulders (@ZakGoulders) April 1, 2020]]>

I miss you so so much

— Natalie Brereton (@NatalieBrereton) April 1, 2020]]>

Sorry Heather, this post is fake. Our restaurants remain close, and we will not be reopening next week.

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) April 1, 2020]]>

McDonalds throwing shade

— ZakGoulders (@ZakGoulders) April 1, 2020]]>

? thanks my dogs crying now

— Big G ?? (@RFCGW) April 1, 2020]]>

Lots of people getting in touch about a certain post circulating tonight. It’s fake, we are not reopening next week and any official announcements would come from this page and would spell the brand name correctly…

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) April 1, 2020]]>

Sorry Heather, this post is fake. Our restaurants remain close, and we will not be reopening next week.

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) April 1, 2020]]>

I miss you so so much

— Natalie Brereton (@NatalieBrereton) April 1, 2020]]>

This post is fake, our restaurants remain closed and we will not be reopening next week

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) April 1, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/thousands-in-manchester-to-have-council-tax-bills-cut-as-council-announce-7-5m-support-package/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:17:27 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13107

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]]> 13107 0 0 0 Low-income families will have £150 taken off their council tax bills as Manchester City Council pumps £7.5m into a coronavirus support fund. 

The Town Hall is introducing a new financial relief package as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to create hardship for residents across the city.

More than 30,000 in Manchester are already eligible for lower council tax bills, and this latest reduction - due to be applied in April - may result in some households having their council tax costs completely waived.

For example, individuals living in Band A properties and receiving full council tax support would have nothing to pay this year.

Those who have already made tax payments could also be entitled to rebates in the coming weeks.

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An extra £500,000 has been set aside to help anyone who hasn't already received council tax relief and may now qualify due to unforeseen financial constraints.

The council's package also includes £200,000 to support emergency food provision and £200,000 to help carers.

Food parcels and lunches for children who ordinarily receive free school meals are being arranged for the Easter period, too, with emergency funding now available for those who require money urgently.

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Councillor Carl Ollerhead, executive member for finance, said: "This is a tough period for a lot of people, especially those who were already struggling to make ends meet. We are determined to do all we can as a council to help people get through it.

"This almost £7.5m package of support measures, designed to be accessible quickly to those who need them, is a prime example of that commitment.

"It will benefit tens of thousands of Manchester's most economically vulnerable people and make a real difference."

Find out if you're eligible for any of the new financial measures by visiting the council's dedicated coronavirus website page.

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OUR £10 MILLION PLEDGE: These are unprecedented times and THG has an obligation, desire and ability to support those in need. That’s why we are pledging a £5m package of aid, products and services to Manchester - our home – and another £5m pledge to other markets. @mcr_charity pic.twitter.com/sNqko4Oh7e

— The Hut Group (@thehutgroup) April 2, 2020]]> The Hut Group has pledged an incredible £10 million package of aid, products and services to Manchester.

The Manchester-based e-commerce giants will pledge £5 million to an aid package which will go directly to those who need it in Manchester while another £5 million pledge will go to other markets.

In a Tweet today, the company wrote: "These are unprecedented times and THG has an obligation, desire and ability to support those in need.

https://twitter.com/thehutgroup/status/1245622056835665922

"That’s why we are pledging a £5m package of aid, products and services to Manchester - our home – and another £5m pledge to other markets."

The pledge was met with huge gratitude from plenty of significant entities on Twitter, with Manchester City Council writing "A huge thank you from our great city", while the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity wrote "Thank you so much! This is fantastic and will make such as positive difference to homelessness charities and organisations across the region."

We share the sentiment. Thank you, THG.

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OUR £10 MILLION PLEDGE: These are unprecedented times and THG has an obligation, desire and ability to support those in need. That’s why we are pledging a £5m package of aid, products and services to Manchester - our home – and another £5m pledge to other markets. @mcr_charity pic.twitter.com/sNqko4Oh7e

— The Hut Group (@thehutgroup) April 2, 2020]]>

OUR £10 MILLION PLEDGE: These are unprecedented times and THG has an obligation, desire and ability to support those in need. That’s why we are pledging a £5m package of aid, products and services to Manchester - our home – and another £5m pledge to other markets. @mcr_charity pic.twitter.com/sNqko4Oh7e

— The Hut Group (@thehutgroup) April 2, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-get-kegs-of-pornstar-martini-delivered-to-your-door/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:09:40 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13125

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]]> 13125 0 0 0 Cocktails on tap? Just what lockdown ordered.

How does ordering a keg of your favourite cocktail to be delivered right to your door sound to get you through lockdown?

Well, one draught cocktail company is offering exactly that.

Giraffe Cocktails, based in Nottingham,"craft[s] small batch cocktails ready to serve directly from the tap".

As stated on its website, Giraffe Cocktails uses "fresh ingredients, premium spirits and passion to blend our amazing cocktails, resulting in an exceptional cocktail that can be served consistently and quickly every time", so they are perfect for the home cocktail fanatic.

You can choose from Pornstar Martini, Espresso Martini, Cosmopolitan, Gin Garden and the new Strawberry Daquiri.

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You can buy these kegs in 5 litres, 10 litres and 40 litres for each cocktail, but the larger sizes are more suited to bars, pubs and events.

The 5L kegs, which are best advised to be delivered to your home, are "self tapped" meaning that "all you need to do is simply chill and dispense" and they’ll also last up to 14 days once opened too.

Unfortunately though, they don't come cheap. The price for a 5L keg ranges at around £99.99 depending on the cocktail, but when you think of the usual price for just one of these drinks individually, then it doesn't work out too bad after all.

These draught kegs are usually available to buy on Amazon, but due to high demand, orders have been suspended.

If you do want to place an order, you're best doing so through directly through Giraffe Cocktails here.

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hi guys, hope you’re all keeping safe and well. It’s been a bit of a rough couple of weeks so wanted to give you an update. As you know I’ve had some health issues over last few years and underlying conditions make this virus particularly dangerous and very real... 1/2 pic.twitter.com/9Y6A1cJ4Ib

— Dynamo (@Dynamomagician) April 2, 2020]]> Dynamo has confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. 

The 37-year-old magician, real name Steven Frayne, has experienced underlying health issues for a number of years and recently spent two weeks self-isolating after experiencing "severe symptoms" of coronavirus.

Frayne confirmed the news on Twitter on Thursday morning.

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https://twitter.com/Dynamomagician/status/1245648653294813185?s=20

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The magician posted a video to his two million followers, accompanied by a message: "hi guys, hope you’re all keeping safe and well. It’s been a bit of a rough couple of weeks so wanted to give you an update. As you know I’ve had some health issues over last few years and underlying conditions make this virus particularly dangerous and very real..."

He continued: "I’m incredibly relieved to be over the worst of it but wanted to let you all know what’s been happening. Please take this virus seriously and remember that by staying home, you are protecting so many others."

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In the video, Frayne says his symptoms have been "gradually decreasing day by day" and that he hopes "he's over the worst of it".

He implored people to stay at home, labelling the NHS and key workers "incredible."

Under the guise of Dynamo, Frayne has wowed audiences over the world a series of astonishing tricks during his career, which have included walking through windows, moving people's tan lines up their arms and even teleportation.

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hi guys, hope you’re all keeping safe and well. It’s been a bit of a rough couple of weeks so wanted to give you an update. As you know I’ve had some health issues over last few years and underlying conditions make this virus particularly dangerous and very real... 1/2 pic.twitter.com/9Y6A1cJ4Ib

— Dynamo (@Dynamomagician) April 2, 2020]]>

hi guys, hope you’re all keeping safe and well. It’s been a bit of a rough couple of weeks so wanted to give you an update. As you know I’ve had some health issues over last few years and underlying conditions make this virus particularly dangerous and very real... 1/2 pic.twitter.com/9Y6A1cJ4Ib

— Dynamo (@Dynamomagician) April 2, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/number-of-confirmed-covid-19-deaths-in-uk-rises-by-569-to-2921/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:24:07 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13145

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]]> 13145 0 0 0 The death toll has also risen significantly according to new Department of Health and Social Care figures.

New figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care today confirm that the number of both COVID-19 cases and deaths in UK has risen to the highest figure yet.

As of 9am this morning (2nd April 2020) , the number of confirmed cases has risen by 4,244 to 33,718 and the number of deaths reported has risen by 569 to 2,921.

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1245697882130395136?s=20

More to follow.

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Figures from the Department of Health show the number of COVID-19 deaths reported in the UK has risen by 569 to 2,921 and the number of confirmed cases has risen by 4,244 to 33,718

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 2, 2020]]>

Figures from the Department of Health show the number of COVID-19 deaths reported in the UK has risen by 569 to 2,921 and the number of confirmed cases has risen by 4,244 to 33,718

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 2, 2020]]>

Figures from the Department of Health show the number of COVID-19 deaths reported in the UK has risen by 569 to 2,921 and the number of confirmed cases has risen by 4,244 to 33,718

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 2, 2020]]>

UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:

As of 9am 2 April, a total of 163,194 people have been tested of which 33,718 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 1 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 2,921 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/AbPp29Ijwv

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 2, 2020]]>

Testing update for England from Public Health England (@PHE_uk):

10,657 tests were carried out yesterday in England.

Testing capacity for inpatient care in England currently stands at 12,799 tests per day. pic.twitter.com/vV24UUtXLi

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 2, 2020]]>

Testing update for England from Public Health England (@PHE_uk):

10,657 tests were carried out yesterday in England.

Testing capacity for inpatient care in England currently stands at 12,799 tests per day. pic.twitter.com/vV24UUtXLi

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 2, 2020]]>

Testing update for England from Public Health England (@PHE_uk):

10,657 tests were carried out yesterday in England.

Testing capacity for inpatient care in England currently stands at 12,799 tests per day. pic.twitter.com/vV24UUtXLi

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 2, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/covid-19-testing-machines-with-98-7-accuracy-to-be-introduced-in-uk/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:30:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13146

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]]> 13146 0 0 0 Testing machines with the capability to diagnose COVID-19 in an hour-and-a-half are set to be sent out across the UK, according to Sky News.

The Samba II has an accuracy rate of 98.7 per cent, and is already being used in Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.

Public Health England have given the machines the thumbs-up, and dozens could be sent to hospitals in the coming days.

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Current testing machines often take 24 hours or more to confirm a coronavirus diagnosis.

However, the Samba II can return a result in just 90 minutes - using swabs taken from the nose and throat of the individual.

The machines will be used to test for COVID-19 in NHS staff and members of the public.

Philanthropist Sir Chris Hohn has donated £2.3m to help the health sector - enabling 100 machines to be purchased.

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]]> 13040 0 0 0 COVID-19 has caused panic, pain and depression in equal measure... but it’s also put our country’s true heroes in the spotlight. 

The NHS staff working tirelessly on the frontlines. The supermarket workers feeding the nation. The neighbours delivering essential supplies to elderly and vulnerable people in their local area.

These people deserve praise shouted from the highest mountain tops. Everyone should know about their amazing work - and Hits Radio is offering you a chance to give them this recognition.

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https://twitter.com/hitsradiouk/status/1245308678045085696

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The broadcasting network has launched a special Hero Hour - dedicating sixty minutes to celebrating those keeping the UK healthy, safe and fed during the outbreak.

Hero Hour will place at 1pm and 4pm every weekday afternoon, with listeners encouraged to get in touch and shout-out someone they admire.

All you need to do is send your message, starting with ‘HITS’, to 63103 via text.

You can also deliver your shout-out through @HitsRadioUK on Twitter using the hashtag #HeroHour.

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The local station has also launched an appeal to support families struggling financially as COVID-19 puts strain on local communities. You can learn more about their incredible Cash for Kids campaign here.

Listen to Hits on 103fm online here, or using the Hits Radio app here.

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Everyday at 1pm & 4pm we're running the #HeroHour ?

It's a chance for you to give a special shout out to the incredible key workers who are looking after us all right now! ?

Let us know who you'd like to shout out and we will big them up on-air ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/zvvGPIFcbu

— Hits Radio (@hitsradiouk) April 1, 2020]]>

Shout out a key worker during our Hero Hour! ?

Everyday at 1pm & 4pm we're running the 'Hero Hour', it's a chance for you to give a special shout out to the incredible key workers who are looking after us all right now! ?Let us know who you'd like to shout out and we will big them up on-air ?

Posted by Hits Radio on Tuesday, 31 March 2020

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Everyday at 1pm & 4pm we're running the #HeroHour ?

It's a chance for you to give a special shout out to the incredible key workers who are looking after us all right now! ?

Let us know who you'd like to shout out and we will big them up on-air ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/zvvGPIFcbu

— Hits Radio (@hitsradiouk) April 1, 2020]]>

Shout out a key worker during our Hero Hour! ?

Everyday at 1pm & 4pm we're running the 'Hero Hour', it's a chance for you to give a special shout out to the incredible key workers who are looking after us all right now! ?Let us know who you'd like to shout out and we will big them up on-air ?

Posted by Hits Radio on Tuesday, 31 March 2020

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]]> 13045 0 0 0 Not all heroes wear capes, some are driving around in North Manchester.

Some unnamed local heroes have been spotted dropping off ‘isolation essentials’ from a van to members of the community in the North Manchester neighbourhood of Newton Heath.

The ‘isolation essentials’ being handed out include toilet paper, hand sanitiser and bottled water. Even better, they were handing them out for free.

According to a post by Kelly Keogh in the Mint Manchester Facebook community group, these “masked heroes”, that is PPE masked of course, were seen doing the rounds and dropping off essentials on Oldham Road.

Her post read: “Massive well done and thank you to these masked HEROES driving up and down our streets giving away FREE bottles of water, toilet rolls and hand sanitiser”.

“No idea who they are but let's get them recognised”.

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She continued in the comment section: “I just saw them waving outside my garden [so] I went outside [and] they gave me loo rolls and hand sanitiser”.

“Then they carried on towards my elderly neighbours and left theirs in the garden for them to safely collect”.

“[They] didn't want money either”.

Whilst Kelly did admit that she does not know and was not able to catch the name of the heroes, she did say that “if anyone knows them, let them know how appreciated they are”.

The good deed has quite rightly been hugely praised in the community group by residents right across Manchester.

Just another great example of us Mancs sticking together through all of this!

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A 20 Year old Male has been arrested in Ashton Under Lyne for Failing to comply with restrictions imposed under the...

Posted by GMP Tameside North on Tuesday, 31 March 2020

]]> Greater Manchester Police has taken to social media to tell of a recent incident in Ashton Under-Lyne.

The incident was involving a man who hurled abuse at officers and declared “you won’t catch me anyway”, before being caught and arrested 10 minutes later.

In a post on Facebook yesterday, GMP Tameside North informed residents of the East Manchester borough that a man “was observed loitering for no good reason in the town centre” by officers patrolling the area.

Acting Police Sergeant (A/PS) Luke Summerfield confirmed in the statement that: “A 20 year old male has been arrested in Ashton Under Lyne for failing to comply with restrictions imposed under the Coronavirus Act 2020 and Public Order offence”.

https://www.facebook.com/GMPTamesideNorth/posts/3090154731048265?__tn__=-R

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The statement continues: “Despite the pleasant advice given, he became abusive to the officers stating 'you won't catch me anyway' (abuse left out for obvious reasons)”.

After humorously declaring “challenge accepted”, GMP confirmed that the man was “detained by [an] officer 10 mins later, after he was sighted again riding around with no purpose near to Margaret House, Ashton”.

Well that didn’t take long, did it?

Whilst this incident isn’t strictly intended to be funny, the irony of the story did give people a bit of a chuckle.

The post has now racked up close to 700 likes, comments and shares on Facebook, with many praising the police for their efforts in detaining those choosing to flout government advice amid UK lockdown.

The offender is currently in Ashton Custody awaiting process.

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]]> https://themanc.com/feature/we-asked-whats-the-first-thing-youre-doing-after-lockdown-and-heres-what-you-said/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:24:20 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13056

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]]> 13056 0 0 0 We’re all dreaming of the day lockdown is lifted and life reverts back to somewhat normality.

Allow us to set a scene for you. Picture this.

Lockdown is over. The pubs, restaurants and cafes reopen. All shops are fully re-staffed and back in action. You can finally meet all of your friends and life is more or less back to normal.

Yes, we know it’s not going to happen quite like that. It will likely be a gradual process, rather than all at once, but with life as we once knew it seemingly on its head at the moment and ‘normality’ swept from right under our feet, there’s nothing wrong with dreaming, is there?

There's a lot of things on our to-do list for the day lockdown is lifted and we know we're not the only ones.

https://www.facebook.com/themancuk/photos/a.1415446655381975/2666014933658468/?type=3&theater

So, we put the question to you, our audience of loyal Mancunians on Facebook, to find what is the first thing you’re going to do after lockdown? What are your plans for that day, whenever that day should come?

This is what you said.

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Family First

It's time to be re-united with all those we've been separated from.

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Party Time

Who's off 'out out' then?

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Top Plans

We like the sounds of these.

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More of the same?

Some of us seem to have taken quite fondly to social distancing.

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We did actually receive close to 600 comments on this post, so of course, we haven’t been able to include them all in this article, but that certainly doesn't mean they weren't worthy of being featured.

If you want to check out the rest of the responses, then head over to the original post on Facebook - there's some good'uns on there.

Until lockdown is lifted, just hang in there Manchester!

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]]> 13120 0 0 0 ]]> Within weeks after being told to 'remain indoors unless absolutely necessary', it can feel as though the walls are closing in. 

But there's a simple trick to stop the space around you from shrinking.

Open a book.

Burying your nose in the pages of a novel does wonders for the mind - and it doesn't have to cost you a penny.

We've cobbled together a list of some of the best books available on Amazon right now for free.

Here are some of timely reads that ought to keep you ticking over during quarantine.

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A Singularity

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A thriller with shades of Black Mirror, Inception and Cloud Atlas, A Singularity by Damian Jones is set in a perilous world on the brink of environmental collapse, detailing the story of Selene and Mark as they embark on a journey to make a stand against the planet’s accelerating decline.

With topical themes swirling amid a fractious atmosphere, A Singularity has been described as "a real page turner", earning a series of rave reviews on Amazon.

It's available for free until Monday. Grab a copy here.

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The Great Gatsby

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The 2020s has got off to worst possible start. But you can live out the fantasy of the roaring decade that came 100 years before by indulging F. Scott's Fitzgerald's magnum opus The Great Gatsby - a seminal novel about a besotted billionaire (portrayed by Leonardo Di Caprio in Baz Lurhman's film adaption of the same name).

Read Fitzgerald's classic here.

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The Scarlet Plague

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It's a little peculiar how appetites for post-apocalyptic art are on the rise right now. Perhaps people are just ingesting the likes of 'I Am Legend' and 'Contagion' to see what might be in store?

Either way, let's hope that COVID-19 doesn't evolve into anything like the Red Death - the pandemic that disintegrates the population on planet Earth during Jack London's gripping sci-fi novel 'The Scarlet Plague'.

It's a tough read, particularly in this climate, but one you're ever unlikely to forget.

Available here.

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Robinson Crusoe

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We might all be castaways at the moment - living life remotely. But at least we have our gadgets, books and technology for company.

The titular character in Robinson Crusoe does not have such luxuries. Following a shipwreck, he is left to fend for himself on a tropical island for many years in an amazing tale of survival and human spirit.

The book, written some 300 years ago, has served as a major source of inspiration for centuries. A must-read - and available for free here.

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Bureau: Secrets Sold

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This modern thriller has struck a chord with today's internet-savvy readers, forcing us to think twice about the type of information we so inattentively give away online.

Written by Guy W Galer, the book sees Agent Kari Kendall thrown deep into danger, as the information she has collected on people over the years tangled her up in a maze of unsettling exposure.

Get it here.

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]]> 13160 0 0 0 Manchester Gin is renowned for its gin-sampling experiences.

COVID-19 has dictated the distillery doors must remain closed for the time being, but that doesn't have to stop you ticking a tasting session off your bucket list.

The brand is bringing the art of gin tasting to living rooms across the city with their latest virtual experience - streaming the sessions across their social channels on Saturday 11 April at 8pm.

Founders and Master Distillers, Seb Heeley and Jen Wiggins, will lead the tasting, giving viewers precious insight into the process of gin-making whilst sharing secrets about the botanicals behind their internationally recognised range.

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The Ultimate Stay Home Gin Tasting Experience can be purchased from Manchester Gin’s website - entitling you to four 50ml bottles of gin and perfectly paired tonics, two custom Manchester Gin glasses and two tasting guide sheets.

This set is available for £40 (with a retail value of £48) and includes enough for two people to partake in the tasting!

For those well-stocked with gin already, the live stream can be accessed for free - and the comments section will be open for questions and cocktail ideas.

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Jen Wiggins, Manchester Gin founder and Master Distiller said, “In the current climate, we’re having to adapt in order to stay close to our customers, but this is a really exciting thing for us to do. We hope we can help ward off some boredom and have some fun with gin-lovers from around the world!

“Our gin experiences have been incredibly popular since we opened the distillery in September, so we thought it would be an apt time to try that in a new format.

"Currently, we have only scheduled the first live event, but we’ll definitely look at hosting more. One of the reasons we wanted to host experiences in the first place was to meet our drinkers face-to-face, and while current circumstances have definitely changed what that means right now, it’ll be lovely to offer something a bit different in order to interact with people.”

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In addition to their online tasting experience, Manchester Gin have also created the “Gin Lockdown Package” - which includes three full size bottles of Manchester Gin, or Manchester Spirit Vodka, and half a dozen paired tonics for just £95. Free delivery is available when you spend over £30.

What's more, if you're a key worker - you're entitled to 20% off all online orders.

If anything can get us through lockdown, it's definitely gin.

Head over to the distiller's website to learn more and RSVP to the Stay Home Tasting Experience Facebook Event here.

Cheers!

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Manchester Claps For Our NHS And Carers During Coronavirus Lockdown

Thank you NHS. Thank you to all of our carers. Well done, Manchester. ??

Posted by The Manc on Thursday, 26 March 2020

]]> ITV and BBC will pause their broadcasts at 8pm tonight for the weekly round of applause for our carers.

The two channels will shut off their programming so they take part in the Clap For Our Carers movement alongside the nation.

The Clap For Carers movement pays tribute to the NHS staff on the frontline amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ITV’s coverage will be replaced by a screen which will encourage viewers to donate to NHS Charities Together.

https://www.facebook.com/1414862805440360/videos/248982269467341/

ITV's Chief Executive, Carolyn McCall, said: "ITV is joining the rest of the country in thanking everyone in the NHS and carers who are doing such a vital and fantastic role.

"So we will pause our programming at 8pm to applaud the heroes within the NHS for the remarkable efforts they are making, and raise as much money for NHS charities as we can thanks to our viewers’ generosity."

Last week, the debut of Clap For Carers took place in what was one of the biggest collective shows of appreciation the UK has ever seen.

Tonight, will no doubt be the same. Find out more here.

 

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Manchester Claps For Our NHS And Carers During Coronavirus Lockdown

Thank you NHS. Thank you to all of our carers. Well done, Manchester. ??

Posted by The Manc on Thursday, 26 March 2020

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]]> 13173 0 0 0 The quarantine trim is the newest phenomenon taking over the UK right now.

It's just that some aren't exactly worth shouting about.

We're heading into our third week of lockdown now, so that's two weeks done and dusted, gone off without a hitch. Well, maybe not quite. With social distancing measures likely to be sticking around for a whole lot longer, who knows when our next trip to the hairdressers or barbers will be?

When desperate times call for desperate measures - the dodgy quarantine trim is born.

This trim, usually executed by yourself or someone else who has no clue what they're doing either, comes after the trend that recently saw lads up and down the country shave their heads upon realising it could be a long time before they see their barber. Not everyone wants to shave it all off though initially, but they might do now after this.

We asked you, our audience of loyal Mancunians on Facebook, to send us pictures of your dodgy quarantine haircuts... and that you did.

https://www.facebook.com/themancuk/posts/2667844983475463

Don't worry though, it's not all doom and gloom. We've included some haircuts that we think are perfectly fine and others that are completely passable too, just so you can keep a bit of faith that it can go smoothly.

We've saved the best (but in reality, the worst) trims for last.

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The Good Ones

Don't be so hard on yourselves, we think you've had a pretty good crack at these!

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The 'Just Fine' Ones

Well they're not awful, are they? Could be better though.

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The Dodgy Ones

We know this is the content you've been waiting for.

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Well then.

Look, there's nothing wrong with a quarantine trim in theory. It's convenient, cheap and for some, it's just necessary.

If you have landed yourself with a dodgy quarantine trim though, then you'll just have to embrace it, flaunt it and be proud of it... or, stick a hat on and never show anyone what happened. Either way works fine. It's your call.

If you want to take a look at the rest of the dodgy trims sent into us, check out the original post on Facebook here.

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BREAKING: Health Secretary says he is writing off £13.4bn of NHS debt. That is a colossal number (among many). Says he wants NHS to focus on the fight against #covid19, rather than balancing the books.

— Paul Brand (@PaulBrandITV) April 2, 2020]]>

I never saw @MattHancock’s announcement on NHS trust debt coming - that’s very welcome, particularly for ones like Stepping Hill.

— Cllr David Meller (@cllrdavidm) April 2, 2020]]> Matt Hancock has just confirmed he is writing off £13.4 billion worth of NHS debt.

The Health Secretary today chaired today's live Coronavirus press conference from Downing Street in Boris Johnson's absence.

The senior British politician serving as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has only just come out of isolation after testing positive himself for COVID-19 last week.

https://twitter.com/PaulBrandITV/status/1245751255437316130

 

NHS debt has risen steeply over the last three years, as dozens of trusts with budget deficits have become reliant on interest-bearing loans to maintain payments to staff and suppliers.

He says writing off all NHS debt will put the service in a "stronger position" to fight the coronavirus, and for its long-term future.

He also says new guidance on the protective equipment for NHS staff published today is "amongst the highest in the world".

https://twitter.com/Peston/status/1245751664897929216

Mr Hancock was joined by Public Health England’s director of health protection Prof Yvonne Doyle and NHS England’s national medical director Stephen Powis.

The number of people who have lost their lives to the disease has risen by more than 560 in the past day.

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BREAKING: Health Secretary says he is writing off £13.4bn of NHS debt. That is a colossal number (among many). Says he wants NHS to focus on the fight against #covid19, rather than balancing the books.

— Paul Brand (@PaulBrandITV) April 2, 2020]]>

I never saw @MattHancock’s announcement on NHS trust debt coming - that’s very welcome, particularly for ones like Stepping Hill.

— Cllr David Meller (@cllrdavidm) April 2, 2020]]>

BREAKING: Health Secretary says he is writing off £13.4bn of NHS debt. That is a colossal number (among many). Says he wants NHS to focus on the fight against #covid19, rather than balancing the books.

— Paul Brand (@PaulBrandITV) April 2, 2020]]>

Blimey. @MattHancock writes off £13.4bn of NHS trusts’ debt, so they are not too financially constrained in tackling this crisis

— Robert Peston (@Peston) April 2, 2020]]>

Blimey. @MattHancock writes off £13.4bn of NHS trusts’ debt, so they are not too financially constrained in tackling this crisis

— Robert Peston (@Peston) April 2, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/matt-hancock-sets-goal-of-100000-coronavirus-tests-per-day-by-end-of-april/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:58:46 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13191

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the Government is "setting the goal" for 100,000 COVID-19 tests a day by the end of April

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 2, 2020]]>

NEW: Matt Hancock reveals one test he was urged to buy has now been found to have failed in 3/4 cases.

Testing the tests is crucial otherwise they are actively counterproductive.

— Tom Harwood (@tomhfh) April 2, 2020]]>

Matt Hancock’s aspiration of 100,000 tests a day by the end of April, mirrors my own aspiration to lose 2st and develop a six-pack by about the same date.

— Colm Nugent (@Wigapedia) April 2, 2020]]> Matt Hancock, who is chairing today's live Coronavirus press conference, says he has set a goal of 100,000 coronavirus tests per day by end of April.

The Health Secretary confirmed that the government's goal is to reach a 100,000-a-day target for both antigen tests, which show if you currently have COVID-19 – and antibody tests, which show if you have had it in the past.

The news comes after the government was criticised for not increasing the number of tests more quickly.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1245755267628793859

Speaking at the end of his seven days of quarantine after testing positive for the virus, Mr Hancock said: "I'm now setting the goal of 100,000 tests per day by the end of this month.

"That is the goal and I'm determined we'll get there."

https://twitter.com/tomhfh/status/1245752381729640448

https://twitter.com/Wigapedia/status/1245756322768990208

The government's target by mid-April was to test 25,000 per day. On Tuesday, just over 10,650 people were tested in England - although there is capacity for 12,799 daily tests.

The number of people with the virus who have died in the UK has risen by 569.

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the Government is "setting the goal" for 100,000 COVID-19 tests a day by the end of April

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 2, 2020]]>

NEW: Matt Hancock reveals one test he was urged to buy has now been found to have failed in 3/4 cases.

Testing the tests is crucial otherwise they are actively counterproductive.

— Tom Harwood (@tomhfh) April 2, 2020]]>

Matt Hancock’s aspiration of 100,000 tests a day by the end of April, mirrors my own aspiration to lose 2st and develop a six-pack by about the same date.

— Colm Nugent (@Wigapedia) April 2, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/corona-beer-has-suspended-production-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:28:59 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13209

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]]> 13209 0 0 0 Corona beer has suspended production amid the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19.

The popular lager brand has had an unfortunate few weeks during the coronavirus pandemic after becoming the butt of many jokes due to its name.

Now, Mexican government officials have deemed the lager as non-essential and the brewery behind it, Grupo Modelo, has been forced to scale down its operation to a 'bare minimum'.

https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1245954302839062529

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According to officials, the brewery will reduce its operation to a level where they could resume once the suspension is lifted, Grupo Modelo says.

The company also says that brewing could continue 'if the government considers it appropriate to issue some clarification confirming beer as an agro-industrial product'.

The news comes after non-essential activities were suspended for at least a month in Mexico in order to slow the spread of coronavirus.

So far, the Mexican government has s registered over 1,500 confirmed cases of coronavirus, with 50 confirmed deaths so far.

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]]> 13220 0 0 0 This is the perfect lockdown activity.

Even though many have lost track of time now and all the days are blending into one, here's a reminder that today would've ordinarily been the day that schools across the country finished for the Easter Holidays.

This means that parents will likely be ditching the sums and the spellings in favour of a bit of fun over the next two weeks.

If you're a parent looking for the perfect lockdown activity, well look no further. One woman has shared a recipe for 'Cheesecake Easter Eggs' and people are absolutely loving it.

Posted in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, Mary Bethan Whitmore shared a recipe for the sweet treats that are "great for baking with kids" and involve no baking at all.

This recipe, which is a take on the original 'No Cheese Cheescake Easter Eggs' from Caker Maker, is suitable for all ages and as it's so easy to make, we knew we just had to share it with you.

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Ingredients

• 2 Easter Eggs: £1.50 - Morrison’s
• 200g Digestive Biscuits: £0.31 - Aldi
• 80g Butter - £0.69 - Aldi
• 275ml Double Cream (For Whipping) £0.89 - Aldi
• 1 tin of Condensed Milk - £2.00 - Morrison’s
• 2 bars of Plain Milk Chocolate (200g) - £0.60 - Aldi

 

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Method

1. Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter.
2. In a separate bowl, whip cream.
3. Fold in melted chocolate to make a ganache.
4. Add condensed milk to the ganache and mix well.
5. Layer your biscuits on the bottom.
6. Pour mixture into chocolate eggs and then crush Mini Eggs on top.
7. Leave to set in the fridge for 2-4 hours.

 

Simple, right?

It's quick, easy and as we mentioned, no baking involved either - just a microwave to melt the chocolate.

The best part about this recipe? Buying all of the ingredients should only set you back around £5.99 according to Mary, so it's pretty easy to see why so many people are loving it on social media.

The post has amassed closed to 10,000 interactions and comments since posting.

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As well as these 'Cheescake Easter Eggs', Mary admitted that she also managed to make another "full cheesecake with leftovers" too, so that's even more bang for your buck.

Who's giving this recipe a crack this weekend then?

If you're looking for other recipes suitable for kids during lockdown, then be sure to also check out the Caker Maker Facebook page over the coming weeks!

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]]> 13230 0 0 0 We can't even begin to imagine how long this took.

Children all over the world have been taking part in the 'Rainbow Hunt'/#ChaseTheRainbow challenge whilst in lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but one family has taken this to the next level.

This trend, which is believed to have started in Spain before taking off across the world, sees families display rainbows in their front windows to create a trail of colour for others to spot whilst out on walks.

It has been interpreted in numerous different ways, but what Nikki Murray and her two daughters, from Glasgow, have managed to achieve is just unthinkable for many.

Using chalk, they have transformed the entire front of their house into a rainbow by colouring each brick individually and it's just absolutely amazing.

Imagine seeing THIS on your daily walk? You'd have no choice but to stop and marvel.

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We have so many questions right now and we bet you do to. How long did it take? Did you do it all in one go? Will it wash off? Or stay like that forever now? Basically, just how did you do it?

The list could go on and on.

After sharing the masterpiece on Facebook and given just how impressive it is to look at, the post has understandably gone pretty viral. The pictures of the colourful house have amassed close to 9,000 interactions, 3,000 comments and have been shared over 6,000 times across social media.

https://www.facebook.com/nikki.murray.7902/posts/2631711653731335

Whilst we are dying to know how they achieved this masterpiece, maybe some things are better left to the imagination.

Anyone fancy the challenge over the weekend?

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]]> https://themanc.com/trending/you-can-now-buy-a-jigsaw-puzzle-that-consists-entirely-of-tiny-clear-puzzle-pieces/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:52:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13231

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]]> 13231 0 0 0 Have you spent these past few days signing up to Netflix marathons somewhat begrudgingly? Would you much rather spend isolation challenging yourself?

We think we've found what you're looking for.

Presenting: The impossibly difficult jigsaw - made entirely out of clear pieces.

With no picture anywhere in sight, this transparent puzzle is perhaps one of the hardest you'll ever come across.

But, if there was ever any time to tackle such a complex task, it's definitely now.

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The jigsaw has gone viral on social media in recent weeks, as people search for new projects to embark upon from their isolation stations.

Available from Etsy retailer 'LittleFlowerPotShop', the clear jigsaw, priced at £16.82, also has four different difficulty levels available.

The trick is choosing the right model - the one that will present you with just enough of a challenge without making you want to hurl pieces across the room.

There's a nine-piece, 25-piece, 49-piece and 144-piece version to choose from.

Order the crazy jigsaw online here.

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We’ve just had a visit from our local police with an Easter treat for our rainbow ? ??❤️??❤️? Thank you GMP Trafford North , made their day

Posted by Wendy Bennett on Tuesday, 31 March 2020

]]> It's time to give Trafford Police a well-deserved pat on the back.

Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and UK lockdown, police forces up and down the country are doing everything they can to keep our communities safe, but that's not all they've been doing.

Some have been going that extra mile to bring joy and put smiles on faces too.

In Trafford, they have been delivering Easter Eggs and chocolate treats to families across the borough with rainbows in their windows. How brilliant is that?

In a post on Facebook, the neighbourhood policing teams from GMP Trafford North & West confirmed that they would be leaving gifts for those who took part in the 'NHS Rainbow Poster in the Window' competition.

"Today whilst the team are on patrol in Urmston & Partington officers will be on the lookout for homes displaying Rainbows in the front window".

"We will leave an Easter Egg on your doorstep where we can".

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The chocolate eggs were kindly donated to GMP as competition prizes from local stores Tesco Stretford, Asda Trafford Park and WHSmith Trafford Centre.

Posts, pictures and videos of PC Walsh and team soon started to appear on social media and in the Urmston M41'ers Facebook community group on Thursday afternoon. It's safe to say, people were pretty chuffed about it.

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The efforts of PC 'Walshy' and team really did not go unappreciated either.

So many delighted residents left their messages of support for what their local neighbourhood policing team is doing to put a smile on faces across the borough.

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It's great to be able to share stories of such positivity like this.

From all of us here at The Manc, it's a big thank you to the Greater Manchester Police for all you are doing!

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]]> 13243 0 0 0 Along with 90% of the UK's high street, Greggs bakery closed its doors for the UK coronavirus lockdown last week.

It was the right decision, however, lovers of the bakery didn't take it lightly and on its last day open people queued around the block for on last pasty or sausage roll.

However, there is a saving grace, and its called Iceland.

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As we all know the frozen food supermarket stocks Greggs products in its freezers for people to enjoy at home, and in light of the current situation, they have increased their stock of bakery favourites.

The supermarket said in a statement: "Iceland is set to receive Greggstra stock of the bakery’s most loved pastries.

"So Greggs fanatics can still get their lunch time fix from the comfort of their own freezer by heading in store or online."

Here's a list of the Greggs items you can get from Iceland

• Greggs 2 Sausage & Bean Melts (£1.89, 308g)
• Greggs 4 Sausage Rolls (£1.89, 427g)
• Greggs 2 Cheese & Onion Bakes (£1.89, 288g)
• Greggs Steak Bakes (£1.89, 280g)
• Greggs 16 Mini Sausage Rolls (£1.89, 433g)
• Greggs 2 Corned Beef Bakes (£1.89, 290g)
• Greggs 2 Vegetable Bakes (£1.89, 310g)
• Greggs Chicken Bakes (£1.89, 306g)
• Greggs 2 Bacon & Cheese Wraps (£2.00, 194g)
• Greggs 8 Sausage Rolls (£3.50, 854g)

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Of course, people will complain that Iceland's frozen Greggs products 'just aren't the same', but beggars can't be choosers. Stop moaning.

You may be waiting a while until you walk through the doors of a Greggs bakery again, so use your essential shopping trips wisely, people.

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]]> 13253 0 0 0 Life before lockdown is becoming hazy. 

Freedom to roam through Manchester, without any discernible purpose, is starting to feel like a strange concept.

We've gotten used to the battened-down hatches, the sight of neighbours pressed against windows looking longingly at the deserted streets below, the supermarkets decorated in hazard tape.

Before quarantine measures ushered everyone indoors, our city was a vibrant, bustling metropolis. And one day, it will be again.

Until then, we have only photos to remind us - and this image series from Cartridge Save has such a deeply poignant feel right now.

Snapped by some of the country's best photographers, the images below were taken as part of a unique social experiment to capture the spirit of Manchester in 24 hours.

Building a visual library of what Manchester looked like on that day in history, this 'A Day In The Life' project compiled a collection of the people and places that made Manchester tick.

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Event organiser, Ian Cowley of Cartridge Save, commented: “The project was created because we recognised the potential to capture pictures that would last for years to come, as a snapshot of the city on that particular day.

“Life is fast, nowhere more so than in cities. That’s what made A Day In The Life so appealing - we were taking moments in time and freezing them. Little did we imagine that only a few months later, life in cities would be put on pause.”

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What we wouldn't give to see our streets looking like this.

Stay strong, sit tight and we'll get there. One day at a time.

Remind yourself what we have to look forward to by viewing more of the incredible images below.

You can also learn more about the experiment online.

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A message from @AndyBurnhamGM. 7pm tonight https://t.co/0YgDfFNWNf. It's free to watch, but if you could help donate £1,£2,£3 or whatever, you'd be helping many in need across our city region #UnitedWeStreamGM https://t.co/uSmunAXS3E

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) April 3, 2020]]> The curtain will rise for Manchester's highly-anticipated live music and talent showcase United We Stream on Friday evening. 

This one-of-a-kind platform, designed by Night Time Economy Adviser to Greater Manchester Sacha Lord, will play host to a wide array of singers, comedians, musicians, poets and presenters over the coming weeks .

The show starts tonight (Friday 3 April) at 7pm on the official website - kicking off with one half of global house music double act Solardo, followed on Saturday by Radio XS DJ Gareth Brooks.

Local band Slow Readers Club will be playing some of their unreleased material on Sunday, whilst Manc chef Gary Usher will be hosting a cooking class on Monday.

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All streams are free, but viewers will have the option of purchasing virtual tickets - with donations split between a night-time economy relief fund, Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity and the Mayor Of Greater Manchester’s Charity.

Lord shared a message from Mayor Andy Burnham ahead of the platform's launch night.

"I'm delighted to announce that today a brand new service United We Stream goes live, promoting the best of Greater Manchester talent and helping many people in need across our city region," said Burnham.

After reeling off the opening lineup, Burnham emphasised this is only the beginning.

"From every weekend, from here, we'll have some amazing household names for you as well as some new Great Manchester talent that's just waiting to be discovered."

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Catch the very first live stream tonight here.

The United We Stream website will continue to post their ever-evolving schedule online - so be sure to check back and see who's playing.

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A message from @AndyBurnhamGM. 7pm tonight https://t.co/0YgDfFNWNf. It's free to watch, but if you could help donate £1,£2,£3 or whatever, you'd be helping many in need across our city region #UnitedWeStreamGM https://t.co/uSmunAXS3E

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A message from @AndyBurnhamGM. 7pm tonight https://t.co/0YgDfFNWNf. It's free to watch, but if you could help donate £1,£2,£3 or whatever, you'd be helping many in need across our city region #UnitedWeStreamGM https://t.co/uSmunAXS3E

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) April 3, 2020]]> ]]> https://themanc.com/news/92-year-old-womans-home-ransacked-in-coronavirus-distraction-burglary/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:38:25 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13280

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Investigation launched as 92-year-old woman’s home ransacked in Coronavirus distraction burglary. At around 7:30pm...

Posted by Greater Manchester Police on Friday, 3 April 2020

]]> An investigation has been launched after a 92-year-old woman’s home was ransacked in a 'Coronavirus distraction burglary'.

At around 7:30pm yesterday, Greater Manchester Police officers were called to reports of a burglary in Royton, Oldham.

Officers attended and established that a 92-year-old woman had been burgled in her own home after she had been told that her neighbour had died of Coronavirus.

In a statement on Facebook, GMP wrote: "Two offenders, both men dressed in all black, knocked on the victim’s door and falsely explained that the woman’s neighbour had died of Coronavirus.

"In light of this, they offered to clean her house for her and presented themselves as a friendly, helping hand.

https://www.facebook.com/GtrManchesterPolice/posts/3708512342552091

"However, whilst the woman was fetching the men some cleaning products, the two offenders stole a number of items from the victim’s house. These belongings included a purse, money and jewellery.

The post has been shared over 500 times in just one hour on Facebook and people are urging their loved ones to keep safe in their homes and not answering the door to anyone if something doesn't feel right.

Chief Inspector Trevor Harrison, of GMP’s Oldham district, said: “This is an absolutely appalling crime, which has taken advantage of a vulnerable and elderly woman at a time where we, as a society, should be looking out for her. This is the lowest of the low.

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“I would make a direct appeal to anyone who was in the local area around the time of the incident to please get in touch with us at the earliest opportunity.

"Sometimes, even the smallest detail can progress our investigation and help us bring those responsible to justice.

“Officers will continue to support the 92-year-old woman at this upsetting time and I want to stress that we are treating this as an absolute priority. I know the public will support us in this.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 8922, quoting incident number 2104 of 02/04/20. Reports can also be made anonymously, via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Investigation launched as 92-year-old woman’s home ransacked in Coronavirus distraction burglary. At around 7:30pm...

Posted by Greater Manchester Police on Friday, 3 April 2020

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]]> 13281 0 0 0 A mass groan echoed across Manchester the day Greggs announced it would shut it doors for the foreseeable future. 

For ten days, we've been without our beloved bakes, butties, barms and baps. It just doesn't feel right.

But Greggs have never been ones to leave their customers behind - and now they're coming to our rescue once again.

The bakery is posting recipes on social media to show the hungry public how to make the patented pasties in the comfort of their homes.

 

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The first video appeared on Greggs' Instagram this morning, accompanied by the message:

"Up for a bit of GIY?

"If you’re craving a Sausage, Bean and Cheese Melt right now, we sadly can’t bake it for you, but here’s how to #GreggsItYourself

"More easy-to-follow recipes on the way, so get your bake on and share your GIY creations using the hashtag.

"On your Greggs, get set, go!"

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At least now we can attempt to simulate that old morning routine we'd been so used to for so many years - chowing down on a delicious bake and savouring every single moment.

Thank you, Greggs.

Keep an eye out for more recipes on their social channels as they appear. There's plenty more to come yet...

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?LIVE FROM THE BUNGALOW!?

Yes it’s true, we’re BACK on Twitch TONIGHT at 8pm!

It’s the Bongo’s you KNOW & LOVE… From the comfort of your sofa!

Visit https://t.co/LGaIqm5KcS & have your mobile at the ready?

? Grab your drinks, snacks & glow sticks!

LET’S STREAM BINGO! pic.twitter.com/Urh7rFIm5Q

— Bongo's Bingo (@BongosBingo) March 21, 2020]]>

?LIVE FROM THE BUNGALOW RULES ?

Joining us on @Twitch later? Here's EVERYTHING you need to know...

?: https://t.co/CSz3IDdUIq

⏰ We're LIVE at 8pm ... Don't be late!

? It's FREE to play

? Tag your mates so they know the rules too!

SEE YOU ALL AT 8PM!!

Love BB x pic.twitter.com/Ck6G4mcvSd

— Bongo's Bingo (@BongosBingo) March 21, 2020]]> In the last few weeks, the world has changed in many strange and surreal ways.

With going out coming to a sudden halt it feels like many familiar patterns and rhythms are now far away.

As everyone knows, it’s in Bongo’s Bingo’s DNA to bring people together, be immersed in pure escapism and have a bloody good laugh with friends, family and loved ones - no matter what is happening around the world.

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https://twitter.com/BongosBingo/status/1245394106504949760

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Jonny Bongo and the team still want to keep everyone positively connected and together during this unprecedented time - a time of self-isolation, lockdowns and whatever else might happen in the coming days and weeks.

The guys know they can keep creating lots of much-needed fun, energy and escapism for everyone, and Bongo’s Bingo Live From The Bungalow brings it all together in a brand-new way – it’s live, it’s unscripted and it’s completely bonkers, broadcast from Liverpool in a hastily made studio that the team are now living under lockdown in.

Live From The Bungalow is a crazy mix of Bongo’s Bingo, Jonny’s pub quiz and whatever else the team throw in, with all the classic Bongo’s Bingo music and some of the iconic prizes, plus live call ins, audience dares, irreverence, reverence and loads more. Players are encouraged to donate to the NHS during each show.

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It’s all about bringing people together during this turbulent time. And as word has quickly spread from the debut, the audience has shot up from 3.5k to over 100k of viewers. They expect tomorrow's Twitch stream to the biggest one so far.

This week is going to be even crazier, with a live stream on Saturday from 8pm on Twitch. Don’t forget to tune in. The show is free to watch and the games are free to play – everyone needs a UK mobile phone and must be 18 or over and a pen and piece of paper to play.

Tune in tonight, and next week, to experience the chaos from 8pm, by clicking here.

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?LIVE FROM THE BUNGALOW!?

Yes it’s true, we’re BACK on Twitch TONIGHT at 8pm!

It’s the Bongo’s you KNOW & LOVE… From the comfort of your sofa!

Visit https://t.co/LGaIqm5KcS & have your mobile at the ready?

? Grab your drinks, snacks & glow sticks!

LET’S STREAM BINGO! pic.twitter.com/Urh7rFIm5Q

— Bongo's Bingo (@BongosBingo) March 21, 2020]]>

?LIVE FROM THE BUNGALOW RULES ?

Joining us on @Twitch later? Here's EVERYTHING you need to know...

?: https://t.co/CSz3IDdUIq

⏰ We're LIVE at 8pm ... Don't be late!

? It's FREE to play

? Tag your mates so they know the rules too!

SEE YOU ALL AT 8PM!!

Love BB x pic.twitter.com/Ck6G4mcvSd

— Bongo's Bingo (@BongosBingo) March 21, 2020]]>

PIKA PIKA! ⚡

We bet you've never seen Pikachu throw moves like this.

More of the weird and the wonderful coming up in this week's livestreams, Thursday and Saturday at 8pm.https://t.co/sxcOLhHSbL

Tag your mates to get them involved ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fzgBUiQLBb

— Bongo's Bingo (@BongosBingo) April 1, 2020]]>

PIKA PIKA! ⚡

We bet you've never seen Pikachu throw moves like this.

More of the weird and the wonderful coming up in this week's livestreams, Thursday and Saturday at 8pm.https://t.co/sxcOLhHSbL

Tag your mates to get them involved ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fzgBUiQLBb

— Bongo's Bingo (@BongosBingo) April 1, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/is-there-actually-a-solution-for-finishing-the-2019-20-premier-league-season/ Sun, 05 Apr 2020 09:43:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13213

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]]> 13213 0 0 0 It was confirmed last week that the Premier League will not commence on April 30, striking a fresh blow to Liverpool's hopes of a first title since 1990. 

All 20 clubs met via videolink to confirm the decision on Friday, as executives search for a viable solution to complete the final furlong of a season that saw Jurgen Klopp's side amass an unassailable 25-point lead at the top of the table.

It is widely accepted that Liverpool picking up the Premier League trophy is merely a formality at this stage, but finding a way to begin the next chapter of elite football in England is proving extremely complex.

The Premier League could lose £762m in broadcasting revenue as a result of games being postponed, with the prospect of playing the remaining games abroad even being considered.

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One idea being bandied about is the prospect of moving Premier League games to China - a nation that is continuing to battle the remnants of the deadly coronavirus that has since swept the world.

The logic behind the notion is that it would take potential pressure off the NHS, as injured players could be treated abroad and not in UK hospitals where staff are committed to helping COVID-19 patients.

Live games at training facilities are also being considered, as is a rapid-style "football festival" where all games are played out over the course of 21 days.

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Discontent is also brewing over wages in the league, and on Thursday Health Secretary Matt Hancock implored footballers to take a pay cut from their seven-figure salaries.

Some clubs are controversially utilising the government's furlough scheme to compensate laid-off workers, despite key players and managers remaining on full pay.

Suspending the season further presents a myriad of financial problems, although it does mean many clubs will have the opportunity to volunteer their facilities to the health sector - with staff and stadiums available as extra resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

There is no perfect solution, but the time for Premier League officials to make a decision is fast-approaching.

How do you think the Premier League season should close out? Is there an obvious solution out there?

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]]> 13294 0 0 0 Three local businesses have joined forces to ensure our NHS workers stay fed and fit during the fight against COVID-19. 

EATMCR, Manchester’s Finest and Manchester Young Professionals (MYP) are collaborating as part of an epic fundraiser to raise money for food - which will then be passed onto brave staff on the frontline of the coronavirus epidemic.

Raising money from donations, the Feed Our Heroes campaign will give hot meals to nurses, doctors, surgeons, porters, physios, paramedics and midwives – all from restaurants and cafes in the Greater Manchester region.

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The first port of call is the Stock Exchange Hotel - which is currently housing NHS staff for free. Feed Our Heroes will be supplying bread and other essentials to the location from Pot Kettle Black – working with local taxi firm Street Cars for transportation.

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The official fundraising page states: "A simple hot meal or some milk, fruit, vegetables and bread to take home can really make a difference to an NHS workers’ day, easily done with your help.

"With your help we’re looking to partner with restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and other food outlets from across the region to provide for our front line workers."

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"If you can, please donate. We will send food regularly to as many NHS staff as we possibly can using local businesses, and we will keep you updated on our social channels: @eatmcr, @mcryoungprofessionals & @mcrfinest."

If you are a potential supplier and would like to help, or if there are other ways you think you can help, head over to gofundme here.

Let's keep our heroes fed.

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Our friends @McrFinest are launching a #Fundraiser to #FeedOurHeroes. They’re raising money to feed #NHS workers in Greater #Manchester & more with hot, essential meals from #local shops/restaurants & they need your help! Donate below or read more; https://t.co/M0cBTlwJFJ ?? pic.twitter.com/WhtU4IcOOQ

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Our friends @McrFinest are launching a #Fundraiser to #FeedOurHeroes. They’re raising money to feed #NHS workers in Greater #Manchester & more with hot, essential meals from #local shops/restaurants & they need your help! Donate below or read more; https://t.co/M0cBTlwJFJ ?? pic.twitter.com/WhtU4IcOOQ

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Our friends @McrFinest are launching a #Fundraiser to #FeedOurHeroes. They’re raising money to feed #NHS workers in Greater #Manchester & more with hot, essential meals from #local shops/restaurants & they need your help! Donate below or read more; https://t.co/M0cBTlwJFJ ?? pic.twitter.com/WhtU4IcOOQ

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]]> 13304 0 0 0 Disclosure are hosting a live Q&A tonight (Friday 3 April) as part of The Warehouse Project's 'WHP At Home' series. 

Brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence helped to spearhead an exciting new wave of electronic music after bursting onto the scene a decade ago.

Their first two albums roared into the number one slot in the UK charts, and their latest EP, 'Ecstasy', has already amassed millions of listens since arriving on Spotify in February.

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Like almost everyone else, the pair are currently residing indoors - and tonight fans will have a rare opportunity to gain insight into the incredible world of Disclosure.

The duo will be streaming for sixty minutes from 6pm - so if there's something you've always wanted to ask them, now's the time to get your questions ready.

You can catch the stream live on Facebook or here on YouTube at 6pm UK time.

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At home with WHP : Disclosure Q&A live. We sat down with Guy & Howard to answer your questions, stay tuned for their answers.

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Manchester Marathon on my treadmill!Please donate! Will do something every 5km to try and keep it entertaining! At 9:55am I’ll try and have a shave!

Posted by Nathan Gibbons on Sunday, 5 April 2020

]]> A local lad ran the Manchester Marathon on a treadmill in his back garden today during the UK coronavirus lockdown.

Nathan Gibbons went live on Facebook this morning and started his treacherous 26-mile challenge, which is the UK's fastest and flattest marathon.

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, the Marathon was last month postponed, but this didn't deter Nathan, who managed to finish the marathon with a PB of 3:25.

To make it entertaining for the thousands watching, the local runner performed silly activities every 5km – such as drawing self portraits, playing Wonderwall on guitar, shaving and singing. He even performed a solo egg and spoon race.

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At the time of writing, Nathan has raised £2,500 for Stroke Association, a UK charity that works to prevent stroke, and to support everyone touched by stroke, fund research, and campaign for the rights of stroke survivors of all ages.

He was running the marathon in memory of his granddad, Francis, who had a stroke when he was in his late thirties. Although Francis survived the stroke, it made a massive impact – leaving him needing care for the rest of his life

Speaking to The Manc, the 30-year-old from Didsbury said: "I'm feeling humbled that I’ve raised so much money and given everyone a laugh for 3 and a half hours.

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"I honestly thought I’d have 5/6 people watching at most and there was 1.2k at one point! Just happy I made people laugh this morning in these times.

"Wish my grandad could see this and I’m glad to make my mum happy as she misses him lots. We made £2,414 in total! Thanks everyone not bad for not leaving the back garden!"

The Manchester Marathon is now due to take place on Sunday 11th October, when thousands will be able to run off the stresses of the last few months for their specific charity.

We wish Nathan the best of luck in his future endeavours for Stroke Association. You can still donate to his cause here.

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Manchester Marathon on my treadmill!Please donate! Will do something every 5km to try and keep it entertaining! At 9:55am I’ll try and have a shave!

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]]> 13342 0 0 0 Bronx Zoo has reported that one of their tigers has tested positive for COVID-19 - with fears that several other big cats may also have contracted the illness.

The four-year-old Malayan tiger, Nadia, is assumed to be the first animal of her kind to become infected with COVID-19.

It is suspected that a zookeeper, who was not showing any symptoms, may have passed on the disease.

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Nadia began showing symptoms - including a dry cough - in March, and a number of lions at the zoo have also been showing symptoms.

All animals are expected to recover.

The US Department of Agriculture confirmed Nadia's test result at its veterinary lab - marking the first positive case of COVID-19 in an animal in the United States.

There have been reports of domestic cats and dogs catching the disease, which could be due to close proximity with owners.

Research into animal transmission of COVID-19, however, is still in its infancy.

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The World Organisation for Animal Health has confirmed studies are underway to in a bid to improve understanding of animal coronavirus cases.

Guidelines suggest that anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should limit contact with pets to prevent them contracting the virus.

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]]> 13350 0 0 0 Kyle Walker may be hit with a fine of £240,000 after inviting two escorts to his home for a 'sex party' during lockdown.

Man City confirmed they would be taking disciplinary action against the defender following a story that surfaced in The Sun - which suggested the 29-year-old welcomed two women to his house on Tuesday.

The alleged incident occurred just hours before Walker took to social media to urge fans to remain at home.

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According to The Sun, 21-year-old Louise McNamara left Walker’s home at around 2am on Wednesday morning, having stayed the night after being paid £2,200 in cash.

The former Tottenham player, who has been at City since 2017 and has won two Premier League titles, has since released a statement of apology.

https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/1247063994453708800

It reads: “I want to take this opportunity to issue a public apology for the choices I made last week.

"I understand that my position as a professional footballer brings the responsibility of being a role model.

"As such, I want to apologise to my family, friends, football club, supporters and the public for letting them down.”

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Man City also issued a statement:

“Manchester City FC are aware of a story in a tabloid newspaper regarding the private life of Kyle Walker in relation to a breach of the UK lockdown and social distancing rules.

“Footballers are global role models, and our staff and players have been working to support the incredible efforts of the NHS and other key workers in fighting the effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, in any way we can. Kyle’s actions in this matter have directly contravened these efforts.

“We are disappointed to hear the allegations, note Kyle’s swift statement and apology, and will be conducting an internal disciplinary procedure in the coming days.”

Walker is expected to be fined two weeks' wages for the incident - around £240,000.

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Kyle Walker faces disciplinary action from Manchester City after reportedly breaking lockdown rules by hosting a party involving two sex workers.

The England defender has apologised.

Read: https://t.co/cmWABPHVbD#bbcfootball pic.twitter.com/KdNKLTCBfs

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) April 6, 2020]]>

Kyle Walker faces disciplinary action from Manchester City after reportedly breaking lockdown rules by hosting a party involving two sex workers.

The England defender has apologised.

Read: https://t.co/cmWABPHVbD#bbcfootball pic.twitter.com/KdNKLTCBfs

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) April 6, 2020]]>

Kyle Walker faces disciplinary action from Manchester City after reportedly breaking lockdown rules by hosting a party involving two sex workers.

The England defender has apologised.

Read: https://t.co/cmWABPHVbD#bbcfootball pic.twitter.com/KdNKLTCBfs

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) April 6, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/coronavirus-nurses-line-the-halls-to-pay-tribute-to-fallen-colleague/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:11:17 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13357

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]]> 13357 0 0 0 Nurses lined the halls to pay respects following the passing of a "highly regarded" midwife.

As a tribute to a much-loved colleague, nurses at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Essex, "united in grief", lined the corridors and bowed their heads.

NHS Harlow and The Princess Alexandra Hospital confirmed that PAHT midwife Lynsay Coventry, 54, sadly died on Thursday 2nd April after contracting COVID-19 and self-isolating at home.

Lynsay passed away at Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust and is the first serving NHS midwife in England whose death has been publicly confirmed.

https://twitter.com/NHSHarlow/status/1246888001692667913?s=20

In a touching tribute on Facebook, fellow midwife, Rachel Marchant' wrote: "We stand apart to minimise spread but stand together in mourning the loss of our midwife".

Speaking of Lynsay's passing, Lance McCarthy, Chief Executive at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, said: "[Lynsay was] a long-standing member of our maternity team who will be remembered for her professionalism and commitment to the women she supported".

“Lynsay has been a midwife at PAHT for ten years and her loss will be felt by the maternity team and colleagues from across the organisation".

“Our thoughts are with Lynsay’s family and friends at this sad time".

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In a tribute to her, family of Lynsay Coventry said:

“What we also know is how proud she was to be an NHS midwife. Lynsay followed her dream and trained as a midwife later in life. It was a role she committed herself to and saw the midwifery team at the Princess Alexandra Hospital as her other family".

"She was a very well-respected midwife who supported many hundreds of women as they welcomed their babies into the world".

Lynsay's family have also asked that "our privacy is respected as we grieve together" and will not be releasing any further statements at this time.

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At present, three nurses, five doctors and two healthcare assistants have passed in the UK after contracting the virus.

4,934 people have sadly died from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK according to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care.

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1246791324231176193?s=20

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It is with great sadness that we share the sad news of the death of PAHT midwife Lynsey Coventry, who had tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts are with her family at this very sad time. https://t.co/JZAi7FkWZn

— The Princess Alexandra Hospital (@NHSHarlow) April 5, 2020]]>

It is with great sadness that we share the sad news of the death of PAHT midwife Lynsey Coventry, who had tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts are with her family at this very sad time. https://t.co/JZAi7FkWZn

— The Princess Alexandra Hospital (@NHSHarlow) April 5, 2020]]>

It is with great sadness that we share the sad news of the death of PAHT midwife Lynsey Coventry, who had tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts are with her family at this very sad time. https://t.co/JZAi7FkWZn

— The Princess Alexandra Hospital (@NHSHarlow) April 5, 2020]]>

UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:

As of 9am 5 April, a total of 195,524 people have been tested of which 47,806 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 4 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 4,934 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/98ExiiaYBb

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 5, 2020]]>

UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:

As of 9am 5 April, a total of 195,524 people have been tested of which 47,806 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 4 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 4,934 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/98ExiiaYBb

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 5, 2020]]>

UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:

As of 9am 5 April, a total of 195,524 people have been tested of which 47,806 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 4 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 4,934 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/98ExiiaYBb

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 5, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/this-is-the-most-expensive-home-currently-for-sale-in-greater-manchester/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:19:11 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13362

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]]> 13362 0 0 0 Getting an exclusive peek inside a luxury home used to be a real treat. 

MTV even made a hit show out of our innate hunger to gawp at big houses - taking viewers on tours of celebrity homes as part of the long-running 'Cribs' series.

But with the rich and famous on lockdown these days, we've been granted access to more incredible properties than ever.

Celebs around the world are streaming from home, and it's reached a point where ordinary folk aren't just marvelling at mansions - but actually comparing which would be best to live in during quarantine.

A strong contender for perfect lockdown spot, however, has to be this amazing property in Greater Manchester.

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Just picture isolating here.

Four floors, two reception rooms, open plan kitchen, leisure suite, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms.

There's also a cinema room, gym and sauna - so you'd be able to Netflix-and-chill, work out, and keep your body healthy without ever having to step outdoors.

A huge green space also sits outdoors - with a secure gated entrance for maximum security.

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No wonder it's the most expensive in the county.

This incredible mansion - once the home of Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt - resides in Hale, and is currently on the market for a whopping £5.5 million.

View it in all its glory online at Gascoigne Halman.

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]]> 13371 0 0 0 "Did you wake up and cry because you have to stay home another day?"

An NHS nurse has put the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic into perspective for a lot of people with a sobering and now viral social media post.

Keneisha Bonnett, nurse on Ward 22 at Scunthorpe General Hospital, shared a photo of herself on Facebook dressed head to toe in PPE, accompanied by a very moving and alarming message addressed those still not following the advice to stay home.

The post read: "Did you wake up and cry because you have to stay home another day? I woke up & cried because it was my turn to float to the positive floor".

"Are you "bored"? Come hang out with me for 5 minutes.. I promise you'll be so scared, you'll forget you were ever bored".

"Do you miss your friends? Imagine how much more you would miss them if you were isolated and alone in a hospital bed".

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=502676483947623&set=a.108980076650601&type=3&theater

"Imagine wearing masks so tight to your face that it hurts after hour one but you still have twelve more to work".

"Imagine not being able to have a drink of water because you can't take your mask off because they only give you one".

"Imagine being so scared to walk into a room only to find out the patient is just as scared as you are".

"Imagine moving out from your home, to protect your loved ones so you can keep going to work only to take care of complete strangers".

"Imagine crying your eyes out and having a panic attack at work because everything and everyone is so uncertain".

"Stay the F home".

Given just how powerful her message was, the Facebook post has understandably and quite rightly gone viral. It has amassed over 4,000 interactions, nearly 6,000 shares and 1,000 comments from members of the public expressing their gratitude for our NHS heroes.

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According to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care, 4,934 people have sadly died from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK.

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1246791324231176193?s=20

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UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:

As of 9am 5 April, a total of 195,524 people have been tested of which 47,806 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 4 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 4,934 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/98ExiiaYBb

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 5, 2020]]>

UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:

As of 9am 5 April, a total of 195,524 people have been tested of which 47,806 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 4 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 4,934 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/98ExiiaYBb

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UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:

As of 9am 5 April, a total of 195,524 people have been tested of which 47,806 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 4 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 4,934 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/98ExiiaYBb

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 5, 2020]]>

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UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:

As of 9am 5 April, a total of 195,524 people have been tested of which 47,806 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 4 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 4,934 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/98ExiiaYBb

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Department store chain Debenhams is on the brink of collapse after bosses confirmed it has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators affecting around 22,000 workers

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]> Struggling department store Debenhams is on the brink of collapse.

Bosses have confirmed that the chain has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators today.

The move will put 22,000 jobs at risk.

According to the Evening Standard, the 242-year-old department store group has appointed Geoff Rowley and Alastair Massey of FRP Advisory to advise on a “light touch” administration of the company.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1247095334540578816

 

Putting the company into administration would protect it from creditors and give the owners time to restructure the chain. But there are doubts for its future.

Debenhams has struggled to keep pace with the changing face of fashion, has debt problems, rising costs and could face legal action from suppliers who haven’t been paid.

The company is still trading online and a variety of rescue packages are believed to be under consideration – but whether it will survive the coronavirus pandemic is the question on many people's lips.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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Department store chain Debenhams is on the brink of collapse after bosses confirmed it has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators affecting around 22,000 workers

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]>

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]]> 13391 0 0 0 There's a blissful scene on the horizon. A moment we're all longing for. 

The sky is blue, a healthy-looking Boris pops up online to tell us lockdown is over, and we excitedly swarm through sunshine-soaked streets to our favourite bars and restaurants.

It'll be the party to end all parties; think the ecstasy of Kieran Tripper's World Cup free-kick, the first bite of a Greggs bake, and the announcement of an Oasis reunion all rolled into one.

Still, this magical day, as beautiful as it sounds, will likely remain a fantasy.

As much as we'd love to pour into the city to celebrate the end of an excruciating period in British history, doing so could cause devastating damage in the long-term and put us back in our homes for months.

It'd be like escaping captivity, only to be caught the next day and handed an even longer stretch inside.

The lockdown lift probably won't be that amazing moment we'd been hoping for. Nope. It'll be subtle, slow and very, very cautious.

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The process of reintroducing reality presents a challenge of timing for the UK government.

Release the public too soon, and all the good work is rapidly undone as the virus spreads again. Leave people cooped-up indoors too long, and major social unrest begins to brew.

That's why leaders are considering plans to lower the drawbridge to the normal world in a steady manner.

A recent suggestion - put forward in a paper by economists Gerard Lyons and Paul Ormerod - is a traffic light system.

This would see the UK begin in a red phase, before turning amber, and eventually switching green.

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The red phase would be named as such to "ensure people stopped to think before they did things."

During this period, some shops will re-open but would have to implement strict social distancing rules. Domestic travel would be discouraged, whilst going abroad would remain forbidden.

This would eventually move into amber, where car travel would be deemed appropriate, with masks and gloves given to those on public transport.

Restaurants and bars may also open during this phase, but with social distancing measures and limits on number of customers enforced.

After some time, the country would move towards the green phase, where mass gatherings would finally be permitted to take place again.

This would include festivals and sporting events. International travel restrictions would also be lifted.

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It remains to be seen which strategy the government will employ to help the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, a traffic light system - or similar model - may be seen as the best solution to keep Britain calm whilst loosening the virus' vice-like grip on a battered NHS.

The message in the meantime is a simple one: Stay calm and remain indoors. There's hope ahead.

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]]> 13393 0 0 0 "and that's how you wash your hands, you filthy animals"

Well, it's definitely one way to wash them.

There's also plenty of other, slightly less bizarre and much more efficient ways to do it too of course, but it's just not the one Paddy McGuinness and his wife Christine have gone for.

At this point, celebrity hand washing videos are nothing new. Everyone seems to have given it a go, even Manc legend Liam Gallagher chipped in. Honestly though, we can guarantee you haven't seen one quite like this. Take that whichever way you like.

Posted across his social media accounts this morning, Paddy McGuinness shared video of himself and wife Christine washing their hands and urging the British public to do the same amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Sounds normal right?

Well, we'd like to add that Paddy is shirtless throughout the video and is washing both their hands in a rather suggestive way, to put it politely. To top it off, the video is sound-tracked by The Righteous Brothers' famous rendition of 'Unchained Melody' from the 1990 film Ghost.

Basically, it's like the Boltonian re-make of Ghost? But with hand washing instead of pottery?

Look, it's a lot to take in but the video does all the talking needed, so it's probably best if you just watch it for yourself.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-oluySJduM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

You can't unsee that now unfortunately. That's an image that'll be living in your head for a while.

Sorry.

At the end of the day though, if it's somehow getting the message across in a round about sort of way, then we can't really knock them can we? Might as well just let them crack on.

Keep washing your hands Manchester.

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]]> 13400 0 0 0 The previous travel ban was due to be lifted on the 16th April.

Via official statement, the UK Foreign Office has now changed its travel restrictions to advise the British public against all non-essential travel “indefinitely” amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The previous ban on travel was placed up until 16th April.

Shared across social media platforms this past Saturday, the FCO said: “We advise against all non-essential global travel indefinitely".

"The situation is rapidly changing".

"Travellers could face severe disruption and be unable to return to the UK".

https://twitter.com/foreignoffice/status/1246550816636502016?s=20

Speaking on this, a spokesperson for UK Travel Trade Association, Abta, said: “Although the advice has now changed for an indefinite period, this is now in essence the same as any ‘all but essential’ travel advice and it could be removed at any time".

“As such there is no change to the advice for members and customers in this regard".

"Travel companies can still look at imminent departures and decide how far in advance they will begin to offer alternative arrangements/ refunds or equivalent options".

With many thousands of travellers currently stranded overseas as a result of coronavirus, the government is ramping up efforts to bring home.

Following the announcement on 30th March by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, more than 1,450 British travellers have flown home on specially chartered flights.

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As of present, there has been no official indication as to when this indefinite ban is likely to be lifted.

More to follow.

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Travel update ✈️: The Foreign Office indefinitely advises against all non-essential global travel

➡️ Read our guidance: https://t.co/G30uvrt6iW

➡️ Follow @FCOtravel for country updates

➡️ More information here: https://t.co/gEkkRIWaYw pic.twitter.com/ktadUI0Q9t

— Foreign Office ?? (@foreignoffice) April 4, 2020]]>

Travel update ✈️: The Foreign Office indefinitely advises against all non-essential global travel

➡️ Read our guidance: https://t.co/G30uvrt6iW

➡️ Follow @FCOtravel for country updates

➡️ More information here: https://t.co/gEkkRIWaYw pic.twitter.com/ktadUI0Q9t

— Foreign Office ?? (@foreignoffice) April 4, 2020]]>

Travel update ✈️: The Foreign Office indefinitely advises against all non-essential global travel

➡️ Read our guidance: https://t.co/G30uvrt6iW

➡️ Follow @FCOtravel for country updates

➡️ More information here: https://t.co/gEkkRIWaYw pic.twitter.com/ktadUI0Q9t

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]]> 13405 0 0 0 A doctor has taken to social media to show people that wearing gloves may increase the risk of catching or transmitting COVID-19. 

The Mirror shared a video from Dr Karan Raj - who explained via TikTok that wearing gloves causes germs to accumulate throughout the day as you touch various objects.

This in turn, may lead to viruses transferring onto your hands when you remove the gloves.

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Offering a visual demonstration of how germs spread, the surgeon commented: "Your glove is now more full of germs than your hand would have been if you had washed each time."

"Remember, with these same gloves you'll be touching your steering wheel, you might accidentally touch your [face] transferring the germs to yourself.

"And then when you're changing your gloves, you might be actually touching the glove itself.

Instead of wearing gloves, the surgeon campaigned for everyone to continue to scrubbing instead.

"Just wash your hands, be sensible, stay safe," he said.

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There is no mention of gloves in the government's current guidelines for reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Official advice is to frequently wash your hands for 20 seconds using handwash, soap or gel, and to disinfect regularly touched surfaces as often as possible.

More information is available online.

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]]> 13409 0 0 0 Adding to the long list of queries at this uncertain time. 

We all like a takeaway every now and then, don't we? Perhaps the temptation to order is a little more emphatic now too.

When the lockdown staple meals of beans on toast and cheesy pasta get a bit monotonous, it's nice to let someone else do the cooking for once and we have such a wide variety of takeaways, food delivery services and cuisines to choose from across Greater Manchester.

With the boredom of self-isolation only heightening how much time we actually spend thinking about our next meal, many Brits up and down the country will have ordered a takeaway over the weekend, but was that really a safe option?

Does the food stand any chance of transmitting the virus? What about the packaging? Are we putting delivery drivers at unnecessary risk?

The subject of takeaways comes with a multitude of questions attached, just as everything else seems to at this uncertain time, but we want to offer a bit of clarity here.

Food experts have spoken out about the safety of takeaways during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and this is what they said.

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Is the food safe to eat?

As a rule, freshly heated and cooked food from a takeaway should be fine, but cold food is best avoided, according to Sally Bloomfield, Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, who spoke on this topic to Huffington Post UK.

She states: “You just don’t know who’s been handling it".

"They might have good hand hygiene, but they may not know they’re infected, so for your own safety I would stick to freshly-cooked food".

She also adds that you should pay attention to reputable food hygiene ratings of any establishment you order from.

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Is delivery safe? What about packaging and recycling?

Even if you haven't ordered a takeaway recently, you'll still have most likely heard the extra precautions being taken by restaurants and food delivery services to ensure your food arrives on your doorstep in the safest way possible.

These include online and phone orders only and 'contact-free' delivery.

Once again according to Sally Bloomfield, the best cause of action to take upon receiving your takeaway is to take the bag immediately into the kitchen, open up the packaging and, without touching the food, transfer your meal onto plates.

You should then immediately throw away the packaging, recycling is not advised and thoroughly wash your hands.

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What about delivery drivers?

The question of whether or not it's even ethically correct to be ordering a takeaway is also something to keep in mind.

When we're all being asked by the government to stay home, protect our NHS and save lives, is it really right to be ordering from a takeaway, which thus brings someone else out of their house, to deliver food which isn't entirely necessary?

There's two ways to look at this.

Speaking to Huffington Post UK, Professor Andrew Smith, an expert in consumer behaviour at Nottingham University Business School said: “You’re keeping someone in a job, but you might be putting them at risk".

“You will reduce your visits to food shops [though], meaning less social contact".

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Whilst we haven't been able to entirely answer all questions you may have on this topic, we hope we have at least shed some light and given you food for thought.

 

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]]> 13415 0 0 0 We're all in this together.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a devastating impact on the events industry and it’s suppliers in the North West.

Many companies have had to postpone or cancel their events and the industry has come to a halt leaving thousands of suppliers, service providers and freelancers out of work.

As an outcome of this, Events 4 Covid 19, a new network of event organisers and suppliers in the North West, both large and small, has been established to pool resources and work together. This is to assist with requests from the NHS, local government, charities and any other organisations that need support right now to help with efforts in supporting communities in the fight against the virus.

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The group includes suppliers that have access to generators, furniture, comms equipment, tents and marquees, outdoor and indoor audio equipment, outdoor and indoor lighting, vehicles, staging equipment, medical and ambulances, heating equipment, venue dressing and many more.

The group can also provide services including security, medical, av engineers, traffic management, project management, networks of freelancers, transportation and volunteer management.

Events 4 Covid 19 was initiated by Nelson Beaumont-Laurencia of CityCo and Robert Masterson of Mustard Media.

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Just three short days after kick starting this initiative, the group has already joined forces with a number of Greater Manchester organisations, charities, initiatives and local government to support the fast-growing demand for equipment and services in this time of crisis.

Along with CityCo and Mustard Media, other Manchester-based companies already a part of the network include Manchester International Festival (MIF), The Warehouse Project, Green Events Company, DECORDIA and many more.

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If you're an organisation working to fight the virus and its effects on the community, you can submit a request for resources here.

Alternatively, Events 4 Covid 19 also urges other event suppliers, both large or small in the North West, to join their efforts by submitting a request to become part of the network here.

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We've brought together a large group of event industry resources to support those on the Covid19 frontline.

We stand ready to assist the NHS, charities, government, and other organisations in the fight. We urge them to submit requests here: https://t.co/1Zyd2sERg6

PLEASE RT pic.twitter.com/16QJLwwSuP

— Events 4 Covid 19 - North West (@events4covid19) April 3, 2020]]>

We've brought together a large group of event industry resources to support those on the Covid19 frontline.

We stand ready to assist the NHS, charities, government, and other organisations in the fight. We urge them to submit requests here: https://t.co/1Zyd2sERg6

PLEASE RT pic.twitter.com/16QJLwwSuP

— Events 4 Covid 19 - North West (@events4covid19) April 3, 2020]]>

We've brought together a large group of event industry resources to support those on the Covid19 frontline.

We stand ready to assist the NHS, charities, government, and other organisations in the fight. We urge them to submit requests here: https://t.co/1Zyd2sERg6

PLEASE RT pic.twitter.com/16QJLwwSuP

— Events 4 Covid 19 - North West (@events4covid19) April 3, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/pep-guardiolas-mother-dies-after-contracting-coronavirus/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:27:03 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13420

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The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrió in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus. She was 82-years-old .

— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 6, 2020]]> Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's mother, Dolors Sala Carrio, has died aged 82 in Barcelona after contracting coronavirus.

The news was broken today by Manchester City's official Twitter account.

They wrote: "The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrió in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus. She was 82-years-old ."

https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1247162431467483136

They continue: "Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends."

Our condolences go out to Pep Guardiola and family at this truly sad time.

More to follow.

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The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrió in Manresa, Barcelona after contracting Corona Virus. She was 82-years-old .

— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 6, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/the-top-10-things-to-watch-on-netflix-right-now/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:26:53 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13425

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]]> 13425 0 0 0 ]]> At least we still have Netflix.

Netflix is our best friend right now.

What isn't our best friend though is the inevitable struggle of choosing what the heck to watch next that comes along with it. We've all been there at some point and the indecisive amongst us probably have a season ticket to that struggle.

Whether you're on for a Netflix Party with your mates, or you just fancy killing a few solitary hours (or days) in front of your TV, here is The Manc's 10 picks for what to watch on Netflix right now, in no particular order.

We've covered all basis of genre here and been sure to included the new, much talked-about shows, some hidden gems and even some old favourites too.

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Tiger King

Three words. Carole f**king Baskin. Need we say more?

This is without a doubt one of the most talked about shows on Netflix right now and you probably don't need us to tell you to watch it, but if you do, then watch it.

The Netflix original true crime documentary miniseries follows the life of zookeeper Joe Exotic and the small, but deeply interconnected, society of big cat conservationists.

It's a mad show, but it's a must watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acTdxsoa428

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Money Heist

Also known by it's official title of 'La Casa de Papel', this Netflix original Spanish heist drama centres around a long-prepared, multi-day assault on the Royal Mint of Spain in which a group of robbers take hostages as part of their plan to print and escape with €2.4 billion.

If subtitled shows aren't quite your bag, then fair enough, but you'd be seriously missing out with this one. There's the English dubbed voice over version too if that helps, but you do lose a bit of authenticity that way.

The fourth season was released last Friday, so get this show your watch list.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAXA1DV4dtI

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Three Identical Strangers

Well, this is just too mind-blowing not to include.

This 2018 documentary film follows the lives of identical triplets who are separated at birth and adopted by three different families.

It's best to not give too much away with this one but trust us, that wasn't a spoiler. Prepare to have a million and one other questions after watching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-OF0OaK3o0

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Chef's Table

This show's main draw? Food, pretty much. It's got a lot more to offer though.

We all love food and at a time when isolation boredom has us constantly thinking of our next meal, but the best thing we can muster up is beans on toast, Chef's Table is the perfect show.

Even if you're not a foodie, anyone can appreciate what this show is serving up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKqj85oo2wI

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Friends

What more can be said about this classic really? It is just that, a classic.

Whether you've somehow managed to make it through life without seeing a single episode, or you've watched the entirety of it three times through, no harm ever came from watching Friends, so we had to include it.

All 10 seasons are available to stream on Netflix now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHvzX2pl2ec

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Sunderland 'Til I Die

We know that Mancunians get a bit precious over their football and that 'red or blue' can sometimes be more like 'life or death', but no one's getting precious over Sunderland are they?

Sunderland 'Til I Die represents an underdog we can all root for.

The second series of the hit Netflix original sport documentary series and rival to Amazon Prime's 'All or Nothing', has recently been released, so it won't take you long to catch up at all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIqatfxGB0M

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The Platform

Not a casual Sunday morning watch, that's for sure, but it's seriously worth your time.

The Platform is a Spanish science-fiction horror/thriller film set in a large, tower-style "Vertical Self-Management Centre" where the inmates are fed by floors. The top levels can eat as much as they want, but this leaves increasingly little for those below.

If we weren't able to convince you on Spanish subtitles earlier though, then apologies for this, but it's too good to miss off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlfooqeZcdY

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Contagion

Look, we didn't want to do this to you, but it's a good film let's face it.

If you're not into a virus film for virus times, then we can't blame you, you definitely aren't obliged to watch this one. For those of you who are into that though, you'll be pleased to know that Contagion is now available to stream on Netflix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sYSyuuLk5g

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Buddy cop is a pretty well-trodden genre on screen, but Brooklyn Nine-Nine is up there with the best of the selection in modern times.

Fans of this cult US comedy saved the show from being axed off air back in 2018 and now new episodes have been added, meaning that all seven series are available to binge watch on Netflix.

The trailer doesn't quite do it justice to be fair, but trust us, the show's a good'un.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEOuJ4z5aTc&t=6s

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Dumb and Dumber

Let's finish off with another classic then.

This 1994 comedy film, staring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, is arguably one of the greatest films of a generation and it's just been added to Netflix recently too, so how could we not include it?

We all need a good belly laugh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l13yPhimE3o

 

Well, there you have it.

It's completely up to you how you choose to spend all of this new found time on your hands, but we do hope we've been able to prevent a few arguments across Greater Manchester of 'what to watch next' with this list.

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Downing Street says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]> Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care following hospitalisation today.

Downing Street says the Prime Minister has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1247241836378423303

Johnson has been suffering health complications since testing positive for COVID-19 in March.

Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab - effectively the Deputy PM - is currently filling in for Johnson and will now undoubtedly be given a more effective role in leading the UK through the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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Downing Street says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]>

Downing Street says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/iceland-reportedly-bringing-out-an-exclusive-range-of-barratt-ice-lollies/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:01:57 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13288

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]]> 13288 0 0 0 An anticipated re-invention of some much loved classics.

It's an uncertain time at the moment, but one thing we can be sure of is that Iceland is about to make your summer a whole lot better this year.

First posted in the popular Facebook group 'Snack Reviews' and now beginning to gain traction elsewhere on social media, pictures have been shared teasing four new ice lollies based off Barratt retro sweets and people have really gone mad for them.

The UK's leading frozen foods chain has taken a trip back in time by re-inventing some classic British sweets into frozen desserts and they are set to hit stores soon.

This Iceland exclusive range is believed to consist of Fruit Salad, Black Jack, Sherbet Dib Dab and Flump ice lollies.

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Barratt sweets, which this new line of ice lollies is based off, are some of the best sellers in the UK and have been much loved by all for decades.

The company Barratt Sweets was founded in Shoreditch by George Osborne Barratt in 1848.

'Black Jack' and 'Fruit Salad' launched in 1920 and the 'Sherbet Dib Dab' in 1940.

According to rumours circulating around online, this range of retro ice lollies will be available from Iceland stores up and down the country on 20th April 2020, however we have been unable to find a source which officially confirms this date as of yet.

We expect Iceland will be making an announcement on it very soon.

It's probably best to keep your eye on the Iceland website for updates, but until then, we're off to the shop to buy a Sherbet Dib Dab.

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Downing Street says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]> Downing Street has released a full statement after it was confirmed that Boris Johnson was admitted to intensive care this evening.

The Prime Minister was admitted to St Thomas Hospital in London on Sunday after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.

According to Sky News, the cabinet was informed of the Prime Minister's condition via video call and that the Prime Minister was not on a ventilator.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says "there is an incredibly strong team spirit behind the Prime Minister and we're making sure that we get all the plans he has instructed us to deliver implemented as soon as possible"

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1247241836378423303

A spokesman for 10 Downing Street said: "Since Sunday evening, the Prime Minister has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, after being admitted with persistent symptoms of coronavirus.

"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital.

"The PM has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is the First Secretary of State, to deputise for him where necessary.

"The PM is receiving excellent care, and thanks all NHS staff for their hard work and dedication."

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1247255221560053761

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1247258708993871872

"The PM was moved to the ICU (intensive care unit) at St Thomas’ a short time ago. (around 7pm)

"The decision was made by the PM’s medical team after his condition worsened over the course of this afternoon (Monday).

"Before he was moved to ICU, the PM asked the Foreign Secretary and First Secretary of State to deputise for him where necessary.

"The PM remains conscious at this time. He has been moved to the ICU as a precaution should he require ventilation to aid his recovery."

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The 55-year-old was reportedly feeling better, however it is said that his condition worsened quickly and had "slammed him".

On Saturday, Johnson's wife Carrie Symonds, who is pregnant, said she had spent a week in bed with the main symptoms. She said she had not been tested for the virus.

The news comes as the number of coronavirus hospital deaths in the UK reached 5,373 - an increase of 439 in a day.

The Department of Health and Social Care said there were now 51,608 confirmed coronavirus cases.

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Downing Street says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]>

Downing Street says Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]>

Sky News Understands that the cabinet was informed of the Prime Minister's condition via video call and that the Prime Minister was not on a ventilator

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]>

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says "there is an incredibly strong team spirit behind the Prime Minister and we're making sure that we get all the plans he has instructed us to deliver implemented as soon as possible"

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]>

Sky News Understands that the cabinet was informed of the Prime Minister's condition via video call and that the Prime Minister was not on a ventilator

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]>

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says "there is an incredibly strong team spirit behind the Prime Minister and we're making sure that we get all the plans he has instructed us to deliver implemented as soon as possible"

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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says "there is an incredibly strong team spirit behind the Prime Minister and we're making sure that we get all the plans he has instructed us to deliver implemented as soon as possible"

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]>

Sky News Understands that the cabinet was informed of the Prime Minister's condition via video call and that the Prime Minister was not on a ventilator

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 6, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/mcdonalds-share-their-sausage-and-egg-mcmuffin-recipe-so-you-can-make-them-at-home/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:14:11 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13443

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]]> 13443 0 0 0 A McDonald’s breakfast has never sounded quite so tasty. There’s people out there who’d probably pay twice the price for a morning meal from the Golden Arches right now.

That’s the thing about human nature though, isn’t it? When something is taken away from us - especially food that’s been famously accessible anytime, anywhere - we only want it more.

McDonald’s temporarily closed in the UK last month, forcing both the early-risers and prior evening’s over-indulgers to find a new way to start their day.

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But now, in an attempt to mimic normality, the nation’s leading fast-food restaurant has decided to share their much-loved recipe for the McMuffin so you can make your own at home.

And you only need four ingredients: an English muffin, 75g of sausage meat, 1 egg and 1 slice of American cheese.

The method goes like this:

• Toast the muffin until golden brown
• Season the sausage meat with salt/pepper
• Shape the sausage meat into patties and grill for 6/7 minutes on each side
• Brush the inside of a metal ring, or cookie cutter, with oil and place in a small frying pan.
• Pour in just enough water to cover the base and bring to the boil.
• Crack the egg into the ring, cover the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Then, you’re done.

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Complete your McMuffin by piling the patty and egg on top of a slice of cheese... and start your day just like you used to.

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]]> 13447 0 0 0 Nobody does pasta quite like Sugo. 

The popular restaurant acquired a huge following across its Ancoats and Altrincham branches since moving into Manchester; specialising in traditional wheat flour recipes from the south of Italy.

People are missing their Sugo fix, that's for sure. But at least now there's an opportunity to try and replicate the taste from the comfort of your own kitchen.

The eatery has generously shared the recipes for some of their most popular dishes online.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/B-JcrnvgNhb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Sugo sent out an email to customers this week confirming they'd continue to post cooking techniques online, along with some handy information on where to get the necessary ingredients - including Bettaveg Home Delivery, G&O Foods, and Tenuta Marmorelle.

Their message reads: "Just a quick one to let you know we’re sharing #lockdown recipes on all our social media channels and are happy to recommend some home delivery connections for essential supplies and good produce delivered to your door."

"In the meantime we hope you all remain safe and well and look forward to the day we can welcome you back into our restaurant/s."

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Some of the recipes currently available online include Strozzapreti with Broccolini and Anchovy Butter, Ribollita (a Tuscan bread soup), and Dads Peas & Eggs.

Discover more by visiting Sugo Pasta Kitchen's Instagram.

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]]> 13449 0 0 0 This could be our best chance yet to witness this celestial event.

A ‘pink supermoon’ will light up the skies across the UK tonight and it’s a spectacle not to be missed.

There is a slight catch though. Whilst the skies were tinged pink at sunrise this morning, we aren’t necessarily set to see the same this evening. Despite what the name suggests, we aren’t likely to see any drastic change in moon colour, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be any less impressive.

Spectators can expect tonight’s supermoon to look up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter in the sky upon reaching its closest point to Earth.

This moon is officially referred to as a perigean full moon, but the name ‘Pink Moon’ derives from Native American folklore as it usually coincides with flower blossoms in spring.

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Whilst we may feel a little cheated over the lack of colour, a supermoon is still a sight to behold and one thing we can be grateful for is that, according to the Met Office, we are set for clear skies across the North West from 9pm tonight.

Given the typical weather we are known for here in Manchester, the skies are often too dark and cloudy for any supermoon to be properly appreciated, as has been the case for the previous two supermoons this year, but tonight is looking to be our best chance to see one in a long time.

The pink supermoon is set to reach peak illumination just after 6pm GMT, though it may not be visible until after sunset.

The next full moon is referred to as ‘the Flower Moon’ and will take place on 7th May.

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]]> 13453 0 0 0 How many of these are really 'essential' then?

Police forces across the North of England have revealed some of the most bizarre reasons and excuses they've been provided with by members of the public when questioned as to why they are out during lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Think boredom and buying cauliflowers?

Yes, you heard that right. According to The Northern Echo, one man told police that he thought a journey to the shop for a cauliflower was an essential trip because he "always has a cauliflower with Sunday dinner".

Similarly, one woman was stopped by police and stated that collecting items she had purchased on Facebook Marketplace was the reason she was making a non-essential journey.

Another man out in County Durham over the weekend said that he didn't believe it was an issue for him to be out as "County Durham doesn’t have a problem, only places like Birmingham do" when stopped and questioned by police.

Greater Manchester Police also confirmed that they had received multiple reports of BBQs in public places last week and warned against it on social media as nice weather continues into this week.

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The advisory measures set out by the government at the start of UK lockdown to help stop the spread of the virus, protect the NHS and save lives are:

• Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home).
• If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times.
• Do not meet others - even friends or family.
• Wash your hands as soon as you get home.

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In a further post on Twitter this morning, GMP once again urged the public to stay at home and reiterated the necessary social distancing precautions which should be adhered to.

https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1247411496860241920?s=20

https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1247150986742894593?s=20

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#StayAtHomeGM | You should only leave your home for essentials such as food or medicine, or to exercise. When you do, it is very important that you #KeepYourDistance from others. ??‍♂️↔️??‍♀️You need to be at least 2 metres (about three steps) apart from other people.

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 7, 2020]]>

#StayAtHomeGM | You should only leave your home for essentials such as food or medicine, or to exercise. When you do, it is very important that you #KeepYourDistance from others. ??‍♂️↔️??‍♀️You need to be at least 2 metres (about three steps) apart from other people.

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 7, 2020]]>

#StayAtHomeGM | You should only leave your home for essentials such as food or medicine, or to exercise. When you do, it is very important that you #KeepYourDistance from others. ??‍♂️↔️??‍♀️You need to be at least 2 metres (about three steps) apart from other people.

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 7, 2020]]>

#StayAtHomeGM | Stay at home to help save lives.
✅ Only go out for essentials such as food or medicine, or to exercise, but always keep 2 metres apart from others
❌ Do NOT meet others, even friends and family#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/KsNrjwUgr3

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 6, 2020]]>

#StayAtHomeGM | Stay at home to help save lives.
✅ Only go out for essentials such as food or medicine, or to exercise, but always keep 2 metres apart from others
❌ Do NOT meet others, even friends and family#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/KsNrjwUgr3

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 6, 2020]]>

Tempted to take a BBQ to a public place this weekend? To those of you are following the advice, this may sound ridiculous. But we have received reports of this throughout the week. Please stay home, and don’t add any increased risks for the emergency services. #StayHomeSaveLives

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 4, 2020]]>

Tempted to take a BBQ to a public place this weekend? To those of you are following the advice, this may sound ridiculous. But we have received reports of this throughout the week. Please stay home, and don’t add any increased risks for the emergency services. #StayHomeSaveLives

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 4, 2020]]>

#StayAtHomeGM | Stay at home to help save lives.
✅ Only go out for essentials such as food or medicine, or to exercise, but always keep 2 metres apart from others
❌ Do NOT meet others, even friends and family#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/KsNrjwUgr3

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 6, 2020]]>

Tempted to take a BBQ to a public place this weekend? To those of you are following the advice, this may sound ridiculous. But we have received reports of this throughout the week. Please stay home, and don’t add any increased risks for the emergency services. #StayHomeSaveLives

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 4, 2020]]>

Tempted to take a BBQ to a public place this weekend? To those of you are following the advice, this may sound ridiculous. But we have received reports of this throughout the week. Please stay home, and don’t add any increased risks for the emergency services. #StayHomeSaveLives

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 4, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/this-is-why-victoria-derbyshire-presented-the-news-with-a-number-on-her-hand/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:44:26 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13468

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]]> 13468 0 0 0 It didn't go unnoticed by the British public and now it's been revealed why she chose to do so.

Those tuned in to watch BBC News at 9am yesterday morning will have seen broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire present the show with a phone number written on her hand.

That number was for the National Domestic Abuse Helpline.

After the number of calls and online requests to the helpline has risen by 25% in the last week during UK lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Derbyshire took to social media to confirm why it is that she chose to do this.

Accompanied by a black and white photo of her hand, she shared a poignant message on Twitter yesterday that read: "The National Domestic Abuse hotline has seen a 25% increase in calls & online requests for help in past week".

"During the lockdown there’s also been a daily rise in people going on the helpline website & last wk that figure was up by 150%".

"The helpline is open 24/7".

https://twitter.com/vicderbyshire/status/1247041973401399302?s=20

Speaking to The Independent to offer further clarity on her decision to write the number on her hand at this time, Derbyshire said: "some people will be trapped with a violent perpetrator in self-isolation or partial lockdown and it’s even more vital to get the helpline number out there so people know there is someone right now available to take your call and help you if you are in a violent or threatening situation".

“I’d written the number on my hand to tweet a photo of it at 7am this morning and left it on my skin deliberately in case it could help any of the millions watching after 9am on BBC 1".

Since broadcasting, the gesture has received an overwhelming amount of support from the British public on social media.

One particular tweet, by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's son Tommy, not only supported the act, but also added another powerful message by stating: "Being in lockdown is bad enough, now imagine doing it with someone who terrifies you".

https://twitter.com/TommyCorbyn/status/1247097140704395265?s=20

The supporting message struck an emotional chord with a lot of people and has also gone viral.

Inspired by her gesture, others on social media have praised Victoria Derbyshire for her courage and some have even been inspired to take a leaf from her book and do the same in a bid to spread the important message.

https://twitter.com/jackremmington/status/1247469191642349570?s=20

https://twitter.com/meghamohan/status/1247517001267810308?s=20

https://twitter.com/awlilnatty/status/1247501659409874945?s=20

https://twitter.com/anna_fearon/status/1247487718331944960?s=20

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For those who should need it, the number for the National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247 and as previously mentioned, this service is available 24/7.

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The National Domestic Abuse hotline has seen a 25% increase in calls & online requests for help in past week

During the lockdown there’s also been a daily rise in people going on the helpline website & last wk that figure was up by 150%

The helpline is open 24/7 pic.twitter.com/onHBSfhERV

— Victoria Derbyshire (@vicderbyshire) April 6, 2020]]>

The National Domestic Abuse hotline has seen a 25% increase in calls & online requests for help in past week

During the lockdown there’s also been a daily rise in people going on the helpline website & last wk that figure was up by 150%

The helpline is open 24/7 pic.twitter.com/onHBSfhERV

— Victoria Derbyshire (@vicderbyshire) April 6, 2020]]>

The National Domestic Abuse hotline has seen a 25% increase in calls & online requests for help in past week

During the lockdown there’s also been a daily rise in people going on the helpline website & last wk that figure was up by 150%

The helpline is open 24/7 pic.twitter.com/onHBSfhERV

— Victoria Derbyshire (@vicderbyshire) April 6, 2020]]>

Let’s get this number out there. Let’s save lives. Are you scared of your partner? Does he coerce you into sex? Does he stare you out until you cook his dinner? Does he open your post & refuse to give it to you? Call this number please. @vicderbyshire thanks for the inspiration. pic.twitter.com/RElEPwapdm

— Anna Fearon ?✊ (@anna_fearon) April 7, 2020]]>

Victoria Derbyshire is a class act. She’s been one of the most stellar TV journalists for a while, and here she is yesterday hosting a BBC News segment with the National Domestic Abuse Helpline written on her hand, amongst a spike in reports of domestic abuse in lockdown ♥️ https://t.co/Mf2OUEkxgx

— jack rem x (@jackremmington) April 7, 2020]]>

Victoria Derbyshire is a class act. She’s been one of the most stellar TV journalists for a while, and here she is yesterday hosting a BBC News segment with the National Domestic Abuse Helpline written on her hand, amongst a spike in reports of domestic abuse in lockdown ♥️ https://t.co/Mf2OUEkxgx

— jack rem x (@jackremmington) April 7, 2020]]>

Let’s get this number out there. Let’s save lives. Are you scared of your partner? Does he coerce you into sex? Does he stare you out until you cook his dinner? Does he open your post & refuse to give it to you? Call this number please. @vicderbyshire thanks for the inspiration. pic.twitter.com/RElEPwapdm

— Anna Fearon ?✊ (@anna_fearon) April 7, 2020]]>

Victoria Derbyshire is a class act. She’s been one of the most stellar TV journalists for a while, and here she is yesterday hosting a BBC News segment with the National Domestic Abuse Helpline written on her hand, amongst a spike in reports of domestic abuse in lockdown ♥️ https://t.co/Mf2OUEkxgx

— jack rem x (@jackremmington) April 7, 2020]]>

Let’s get this number out there. Let’s save lives. Are you scared of your partner? Does he coerce you into sex? Does he stare you out until you cook his dinner? Does he open your post & refuse to give it to you? Call this number please. @vicderbyshire thanks for the inspiration. pic.twitter.com/RElEPwapdm

— Anna Fearon ?✊ (@anna_fearon) April 7, 2020]]>

Huge respect to @vicderbyshire, the number on her hand is for a domestic abuse helpline.

Being in lockdown is bad enough, now imagine doing it with someone who terrifies you.

For anyone who needs it - National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808-2000-247 pic.twitter.com/YFe0iqurpm

— Tommy Corbyn (@TommyCorbyn) April 6, 2020]]>

Huge props to our @vicderbyshire ?

The UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline number that’s she’s showing on her hand is 0808-2000-247

Other options here: https://t.co/KpSQtug7CM pic.twitter.com/Y29P7hx1ab

— Megha Mohan (@meghamohan) April 7, 2020]]>

Just saw that @vicderbyshire presented BBC News with the National Domestic Abuse helpline number on her hand. Such a powerful gesture and one I hope may have saved some lives.

For anyone who needs it - National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808-2000-247 pic.twitter.com/kiddDBTR02

— Nathalie Gordon (@awlilnatty) April 7, 2020]]>

Huge respect to @vicderbyshire, the number on her hand is for a domestic abuse helpline.

Being in lockdown is bad enough, now imagine doing it with someone who terrifies you.

For anyone who needs it - National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808-2000-247 pic.twitter.com/YFe0iqurpm

— Tommy Corbyn (@TommyCorbyn) April 6, 2020]]>

Huge props to our @vicderbyshire ?

The UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline number that’s she’s showing on her hand is 0808-2000-247

Other options here: https://t.co/KpSQtug7CM pic.twitter.com/Y29P7hx1ab

— Megha Mohan (@meghamohan) April 7, 2020]]>

Just saw that @vicderbyshire presented BBC News with the National Domestic Abuse helpline number on her hand. Such a powerful gesture and one I hope may have saved some lives.

For anyone who needs it - National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808-2000-247 pic.twitter.com/kiddDBTR02

— Nathalie Gordon (@awlilnatty) April 7, 2020]]>

Just saw that @vicderbyshire presented BBC News with the National Domestic Abuse helpline number on her hand. Such a powerful gesture and one I hope may have saved some lives.

For anyone who needs it - National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808-2000-247 pic.twitter.com/kiddDBTR02

— Nathalie Gordon (@awlilnatty) April 7, 2020]]>

Huge props to our @vicderbyshire ?

The UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline number that’s she’s showing on her hand is 0808-2000-247

Other options here: https://t.co/KpSQtug7CM pic.twitter.com/Y29P7hx1ab

— Megha Mohan (@meghamohan) April 7, 2020]]>

Huge respect to @vicderbyshire, the number on her hand is for a domestic abuse helpline.

Being in lockdown is bad enough, now imagine doing it with someone who terrifies you.

For anyone who needs it - National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808-2000-247 pic.twitter.com/YFe0iqurpm

— Tommy Corbyn (@TommyCorbyn) April 6, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/boris-johnson-breathing-without-a-ventilator-in-intensive-care-according-to-downing-street/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:19:50 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13472

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson breathing without a ventilator in intensive care, Number 10 says https://t.co/bbbtTPOdo3

— Sky News (@SkyNews) April 7, 2020]]> Boris Johnson is breathing without a ventilator and has not been diagnosed with pneumonia, Downing Street has confirmed.

His office has also said that the Prime Minister was stable overnight and remains in good spirits today.

Mr Johnson spent the night in intensive care after his coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms worsened.

The PM was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in London on Sunday evening, but he suffered breathing problems during the course of Monday.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1247500097983840259

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1247499002054139904

He was moved to ICU at around 7pm after a decision was taken by his personal medical team.

Downing Street then revealed the news in a statement to the press at around 8pm.

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove told LBC earlier that the PM "has not been on a ventilator" but has received "oxygen support".

This is a breaking news story. More follow.

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Coronavirus: Boris Johnson breathing without a ventilator in intensive care, Number 10 says https://t.co/bbbtTPOdo3

— Sky News (@SkyNews) April 7, 2020]]>

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson breathing without a ventilator in intensive care, Number 10 says https://t.co/bbbtTPOdo3

— Sky News (@SkyNews) April 7, 2020]]>

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman says he is in a stable condition and is in good spirits but remains in intensive care at St Thomas' hospital in central London

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 7, 2020]]>

Prime Minister's spokesman says Boris Johnson is receiving standard oxygen treatment and is breathing without other assistance

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 7, 2020]]>

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman says he is in a stable condition and is in good spirits but remains in intensive care at St Thomas' hospital in central London

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 7, 2020]]>

Prime Minister's spokesman says Boris Johnson is receiving standard oxygen treatment and is breathing without other assistance

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 7, 2020]]>

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman says he is in a stable condition and is in good spirits but remains in intensive care at St Thomas' hospital in central London

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 7, 2020]]>

Prime Minister's spokesman says Boris Johnson is receiving standard oxygen treatment and is breathing without other assistance

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 7, 2020]]>

Boris Johnson's spokesman says the Prime Minister has not been diagnosed with pneumonia

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 7, 2020]]>

Boris Johnson's spokesman says the Prime Minister has not been diagnosed with pneumonia

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 7, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/uk-residents-receive-boris-johnsons-coronavirus-letter-while-he-lies-in-an-icu-bed/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:47:41 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13476

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]]> 13476 0 0 0 Some people will have picked up an eerie letter from their postboxes earlier today. 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson penned a message to the nation last month in an attempt to preserve our spirits, inform us about the action the government was taking, and remind us of our responsibilities.

It is still being distributed to households across the country. And now, that letter carries a huge sense of poignancy.

The PM is currently lying in an intensive care unit in a London hospital with COVID-19, with his condition deteriorating on Monday.

Dominic Raab has stepped in deputise.

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One particular part of the letter really hits home: "It’s important for me to level with you — we know things will get worse before they get better," it reads.

The UK's leader has been struck down like anyone else. It is further proof, if we ever needed it, that the virus does not discriminate.

The government's business will continue in Johnson's absence, with ministers following the PM's plans.

According to Downing Street, he is not currently on a ventilator and has access to the very best care available.

But we must continue to heed the words the PM wrote when he was fit and well only a matter of days ago.

Stay home. Save lives.

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PM @BorisJohnson is writing to every UK household to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/GMNPqEl10d

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 28, 2020]]>

PM @BorisJohnson is writing to every UK household to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/GMNPqEl10d

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 28, 2020]]>

PM @BorisJohnson is writing to every UK household to urge them to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/GMNPqEl10d

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) March 28, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-nation-will-clap-for-boris-while-the-prime-minister-remains-in-intensive-care/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:06:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13477

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]]> 13477 0 0 0 It's set to take place this evening.

Calls amongst the British public for a 'Clap For Boris' is set to take place this evening to show support for the Prime Minister upon his admission to intensive care with coronavirus (COVID-19) last night.

Following reports from 10 Downing Street this afternoon, it has been confirmed that Boris Johnson is currently "breathing without a ventilator" and "remains in good spirits", but is still in intensive care.

The 'Clap For Boris' comes after the nation started applauding NHS staff, carers and key workers to show support for their hard work in fighting the virus and keeping the country running during the pandemic.

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After the show of support gained traction on social media last night, #ClapForBoris is already trending on Twitter today.

Whilst many users have stated their intent to take part, there has also been a fair amount of criticism expressed.

Reasons cited by members of the public for wishing to not join in include the Prime Minister's previous and controversial public comments on the coronavirus outbreak, it being unfair to single out one fighting for their life over others and the applause discrediting the importance of the #clapforNHS and #ClapForKeyWorkers movement, which is set to take place every Thursday during the pandemic.

The 'Clap for Boris' is set to take place at 8pm this evening.

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]]> 13501 0 0 0 Tesco is set to suffer a financial blow of almost £1 billion due to COVID-19. 

The UK's biggest supermarket has been forced to contend with increased costs incurred as a result of the virus - including the recruitment of thousands of staff and significantly ramped-up operations.

These added expenses are anticipated to amount to around £925m.

According to a report from Reuters, the supermarket is aiming to recoup any losses in August if circumstances improve, with hopes for higher sales and relief from business tax later down the line.

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https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1247772653756141568

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Whilst food shopping numbers have grown in the current climate, supermarkets are having to adapt - with more deliveries being arranged and fewer customers in stores.

They have also been forced to close their cafe spaces and find new ways to keep stock replenished as demand for particular products remains high.

More than 45,000 new employees have been hired at Tesco in the past two weeks.

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Tesco CEO David Lewis commented: "There are significant extra costs in feeding the nation at the moment but ... Tesco is a business that rises to a challenge and this will be no different,".

Lewis also sent out a recent email to customers explaining some major structural changes set to be implemented in stores. These include one-way aisles, protective screens, increases to contactless payments, and new delivery slots.

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Coronavirus: Tesco to take hit of up to £925m due to COVID-19 https://t.co/yz15X6w2sX

— SkyNews (@SkyNews) April 8, 2020]]>

Coronavirus: Tesco to take hit of up to £925m due to COVID-19 https://t.co/yz15X6w2sX

— SkyNews (@SkyNews) April 8, 2020]]>

Coronavirus: Tesco to take hit of up to £925m due to COVID-19 https://t.co/yz15X6w2sX

— SkyNews (@SkyNews) April 8, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/peter-kay-to-make-tv-comeback-in-covid-19-charity-show/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 07:52:20 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13508

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]]> 13508 0 0 0 Peter Kay is set to return to screens for the first time in three years as he takes part in a COVID-19 fundraising show later this month.

The Bolton comedian has largely remained out of the public eye since 2017, when he abruptly cancelled an arena tour due to family circumstances.

But the Car Share writer will be back on British television for a one-off special in April as he participates in BBC's The Big Night In.

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Lenny Henry, Catherine Tate and Gary Barlow are all confirmed to appear in the charity show alongside Kay - which is raising funds for organisations Comic Relief and Children In Need.

This will help to provide essential support to those affected by the virus outbreak, which has killed more than 6,000 in the UK.

Kay's most recent live TV appearance was at the We Are Manchester concert, following the Manchester Arena bombing.

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]]> 13518 0 0 0 She has now returned home to continue her recovery.

A 97-year-old great grandma from Staffordshire has beaten coronavirus (COVID-19).

Joyce Goldstraw, from Leek in Staffordshire, fell ill on 16th March and was admitted to Macclesfield General Hospital, where she received two weeks of treatment.

Joyce's three children, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren were unable to visit her during this time due to hospital measures in place to prevent the spread of the virus, so were left anxiously waiting for updates.

Against all odds though, Joyce has now returned home after making a miraculous recovery and beating the virus.

She is one of the oldest women in the UK to do so.

After serving as a corporal in the Women’s RAF during the Second World War, working in mills in Leek and running 'The Waterworks Inn', now known as 'The Wheel', Longsdon, this is not the first time Joyce has shown fighting spirit.

Speaking to Stoke on Trent Live, her son John said: “My mum has always been incredibly strong, but to have seen off the coronavirus is unbelievable" and added that her time with the Women's RAF is "perhaps [the] fighting spirit that has seen her through this latest battle".

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Speaking of her Mother's recovery, eldest daughter Julie said: “It’s brilliant to have mum home [and] we can’t thank the NHS staff enough".

Adding to the family's gratitude for the health heroes who looked after her, Joyce's granddaughter Alice said: “We are all so proud of Nana, she is an inspiration. It’s remarkable that a lady of her age has overcome the virus - and credit must go to the NHS staff who are putting themselves at risk to provide the care that people need".

Joyce is now said to be back home in her flat where she has lived for more than 30 years.

Her relatives have confirmed that she is watching re-runs of past sporting events, has been wondering why there’s no live snooker on TV and has even been sure to ask them whether England striker Harry Kane has shaken off his injury problems.

Understanding that not everyone may be as lucky in overcoming coronavirus, Joyce is now urging the public to follow government advice on social distancing and stay at home.

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]]> 13520 0 0 0 Fire engines rushed out to Deansgate last night - only to discover the smoke was a result of a sky-high barbecue. 

An emergency services call had come in to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service on Tuesday evening, with false suspicions there may have been a blaze breaking out in Beetham Tower.

However, shortly after arriving, the crew were able to determine the cause of the smoke was due to an occupant cooking a barbecue up on the 34th floor of the building.

Beetham Tower was not evacuated.

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Manchester fire department responded to the news via their social media - issuing a warning to the wider public in the process.

The post reads: "Fortunately on this occasion we only had to give advice but please NEVER have a barbecue on a balcony."

Authorities are currently clamping down on outdoor barbecues across the country, with some still attempting to make the most of the warmer weather despite instructions from the government to remain indoors.

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Fortunately on this occasion we only had to give advice but please NEVER have a barbecue on a balcony. https://t.co/7gA041CqGG

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) April 8, 2020]]>

Fortunately on this occasion we only had to give advice but please NEVER have a barbecue on a balcony. https://t.co/7gA041CqGG

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) April 8, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/tui-cancels-all-beach-holidays-for-next-five-weeks-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:58:32 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13533

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Please read our latest travel info for holidays up to and including 14th May. We kindly ask you not to contact us – you’ll find most answers to your questions here: https://t.co/Y4fZVfLlwr pic.twitter.com/QeiCZxvAnp

— tuiuk (@TUIUK) April 8, 2020]]> Flights have been cancelled until 14th May.

The UK's largest travel company has cancelled all flights for the next five weeks.

Following the Foreign Office and government advice against all non-essential travel indefinitely amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, TUI has now extended flight cancellations from 16th April to 14th May 2020.

The firm stated that customers can amend their bookings for FREE up until 30th June 2020.

It was confirmed via a statement on social media this morning.

https://twitter.com/TUIUK/status/1247784045427036167?s=20

Speaking on this decision to cancel flights, a spokesperson for TUI said: "We are constantly monitoring the situation and will start taking people on holiday again as soon as we are able to do so".

"At this point in time, nobody can accurately predict when that will be, so for the time being we will keep a close eye on our programme and continue to amend and adapt timings in line with the latest global travel advice".

Due to the high number of calls they are currently experiencing and with staff working from home, TUI has requested that customers with flights booked refrain from trying to contact them at this time and has instead asked that they refer to the full statement here to find answers to FAQs.

It has not yet been indicated or confirmed as to whether this will be extended further.

More to follow.

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— tuiuk (@TUIUK) April 8, 2020]]>

Please read our latest travel info for holidays up to and including 14th May. We kindly ask you not to contact us – you’ll find most answers to your questions here: https://t.co/Y4fZVfLlwr pic.twitter.com/QeiCZxvAnp

— tuiuk (@TUIUK) April 8, 2020]]>

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— tuiuk (@TUIUK) April 8, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/disneyland-paris-is-live-streaming-its-famous-illuminations-today/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:32:41 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13540

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Disney Illuminations

Ready to be dazzled? Discover Disney stories young and old and (re)discover the magic of “Disney Illuminations” this Wednesday at 4pm (BST)! #DisneyMagicMoments

Posted by Disneyland Paris on Wednesday, 8 April 2020

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In what is sure to be the best news any Disney fan will hear right now, Disneyland is streaming it's illumination live on Facebook this afternoon.

The world famous park, which opened to the public in 1992, is inviting you to "discover Disney stories young and old and (re)discover the magic of Disney Illuminations".

This magical viewing experience is usually around 20 minutes long.

The show is known for it's projections on the park's castle, fireworks, water fountains, fire, music, lasers, searchlights, mist screens and other special effects.

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Disneyland Paris is currently closed with the official website stating: "As a result of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and in line with government measures, Disneyland Paris will remain closed until further notice".

"We look forward to welcoming guests to our resort again once it is advisable to do so".

Thanks to this exciting event though, not even lockdown can stop you from experiencing the magic of this show.

The stream is set to begin at 4pm BST and you can watch the show here, so gather the family together and prepare to be ready to be dazzled.

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Disney Illuminations

Ready to be dazzled? Discover Disney stories young and old and (re)discover the magic of “Disney Illuminations” this Wednesday at 4pm (BST)! #DisneyMagicMoments

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/greater-manchester-police-call-handlers-are-now-taking-emergency-calls-from-home/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:30:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13547

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]]> 13547 0 0 0 It's all thanks to new software installed last year.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that emergency call handlers now have the ability to answer 101 calls and LiveChat queries from home.

It was announced by the constabulary via social media with an official statement yesterday afternoon and it is believed they could be the first police force in England to have achieved this.

This switch is thanks in part to the new software, iOPS, which was installed last year.

There are currently just over 20 call handlers that have the ability to take calls externally and this is being extended to a further 10 by the end of this week.

https://www.facebook.com/166857596717601/posts/3723242654412393/?d=n&substory_index=0

According to GMP, the call handler who took the first call was Tom Atkinson. He is currently self-isolating as his wife is classed as high risk and he was given the option to work from home.

Speaking on his new, adapted way of working, Tom said: “I thought I’d have to sit at home and do nothing for 12 weeks but luckily now that GMP has the ability to take calls from home, it allows me to continue with my day job away from the office".

“It’s a really hard time that everyone’s going through, but being able to continue to do my bit to help has made a huge difference".

https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1247548552202551296?s=20

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Incoming calls are monitored by risk at the switchboard stage and then those deemed at low risk are assigned to call handlers working from home.

You can find out more information on this here.

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GMP now has the ability to take 101 calls and answer LiveChat queries from home, thanks in part to the new software,...

Posted by Greater Manchester Police on Tuesday, 7 April 2020

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GMP now has the ability to take 101 calls & answer LiveChat queries from home. Ch. Supt Paul Clements said "I believe GMP could be the first force in England [to do this] & we are really pleased with how the process has gone."

See more information here https://t.co/LTGGrNcNtn pic.twitter.com/RO4V3zQWEq

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 7, 2020]]>

GMP now has the ability to take 101 calls and answer LiveChat queries from home, thanks in part to the new software,...

Posted by Greater Manchester Police on Tuesday, 7 April 2020

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GMP now has the ability to take 101 calls & answer LiveChat queries from home. Ch. Supt Paul Clements said "I believe GMP could be the first force in England [to do this] & we are really pleased with how the process has gone."

See more information here https://t.co/LTGGrNcNtn pic.twitter.com/RO4V3zQWEq

— Greater Manchester Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@gmpolice) April 7, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/our-fave-local-food-outlets-delivering-in-manchester-right-now/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:26:47 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13553

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]]> 13553 0 0 0 The big names in UK food & drink have bowed out for the time being.

McDonald's. Nandos. KFC. Greggs. Subway. All gone.

The classic, dependable takeaway options have disappeared from online delivery services, and whilst some are calling their absence a travesty, it could in fact prove to be a blessing a disguise.

Instead of feeling sorrowful about the lack of Big Macs in your life right now, you can use this time to sample some of the fantastic local food outlets still delivering across the county as we speak.

We've listed a few of the very best below.

After tucking into these, you could find your usual Saturday night takeaway changes in nature moving forwards...

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Supper by some guy called Shirley

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SUPPER by some guy called SHIRLEY - perhaps the best-named restaurant delivery service of all time - officially launched last weekend, prepping delicious gastro pub dinners and delivering them to doorsteps on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

From April 10, residents of Whalley Range, Chorlton, Didsbury or Stretford can order dishes like Slow Cooked Korean Brisket, Roast Chicken and Leek Pot Pie or Vegan Sri Lankan Curry with sides of whipped mash, crunchy, fluffy chips or tomato and herb salads.

Everything is homemade and properly prepped in a certified kitchen - with a new menu sent out to customers every Monday.

To place an order, simply get in touch via WhatsApp on 07791 880495. Food can arrive from 6-7pm or 8-9pm. Last orders Wednesday 9pm.

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Tokies

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Taking on a Tokies is a bit of a balancing act. The burgers and shakes here are piled to the point where a napkin is a necessity.

Since opening in 2018, this burger joint has become renowned for its towering, tasty grub - with beef, chips, kebabs and pizza all available on the menu.

Tokies is also looking at expanding its service offering in the coming days, too; providing vegan, gluten free and low-calorie options for customers.

Check out their menu here.

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Archies

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Boasting distinctive decor, interactive restaurants and a legion of famous fans, Archie's has morphed into one of the most popular burger spots in the city.

Sometimes, it's easy to forget that it was the awesome food that got them this far.

Archie's serves up banging burgers, juicy chicken, heavenly milkshakes and decadent desserts - and they're still whizzing their grub across Greater Manchester right now.

Order an Archie's on Deliveroo.

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Eat NY

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Home to a stunning selection of bagels, burgers, salads, breakfast/brunch dishes, cocktails and desserts, Eat NY offer a real taste of America's most famous city.

The brand had planned to reopen in Northern Quarter in 2020, but has elected to focus on delivery until its safe to return and finish the revamping the premises.

Their new takeaway menu includes all of the classics, from big-hitting bagels to best-selling burgers. There will also be loaded fries, sides, drinks and desserts available.

Order from Eat NY via Deliveroo.

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Peru perdu

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The Peruvian-inspired popup restaurant serves some of the tastiest cuts of meat in the city - and now they have launched a grocery service.

Essentials are available via click & collect - with everything ready as soon as the next day if ordered before 3pm.

Use code STAYHOME10 for 10% off.

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Bread Plus Bowl

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Fancy a Full English breakfast stuffed into a delicious crusty sourdough bread-bowl?

Of course you do.

There's actually a spot in Manchester that sends these aforementioned morning delights direct to your door - including a Full English bread dish arriving with bacon, sausages, beans. hash browns, mushrooms, cheese and an egg on top. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, with the option to mix and match items.

Bread Plus Bowl deliver within a five-mile radius of M14 7NG, but may be able to help if you're a little bit outside of that.

These phenomenal bowls are £10 each, with delivery free if you're under a mile away or spend more than £30.

To order DM @breadplusbowl on instagram. You'll need to pre-order before 12pm Friday.

@breadplusbowl

 

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]]> 13568 0 0 0 "You've nearly saved the world by giving people packed lunches".

A primary school assistant headteacher walks over five miles each day to deliver packed lunches to his pupils.

He does this to ensure that they all receive their school dinner.

There are currently 1.3 million children in the UK that are entitled to free school meals and at a time when many families have suffered an unplanned change in financial circumstance as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this means that even more could be at risk of not having access to sufficient food sources.

Zane Powles, assistant headteacher at Western Primary School in Grimsby, has recently made headlines and has received an outpouring of support after going above and beyond to look after his students.

Every day since school closures were announced, he has delivered packed lunches to the homes of up to 80 children.

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Whilst everybody is quite rightly commending him for his efforts, Mr Powles just simply sees this as a part of his job.

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Over the weeks, Mr Powles' visits have become more than just about food drop-offs. For some children, it is something to look forward to and they are delighted to see him on his rounds.

One pupil even said that he has "nearly saved the world" through his efforts, showing just how important this is.

Mid last week, the government set out plans to support pupils eligible for free school meals during this period, but up until this announcement, if it wasn't for real life heroes like Zane, then many children unfortunately could have gone hungry.

Mr Powles, take a bow!

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"You've nearly saved the world by giving people packed lunches".

This Deputy Headteacher walks five miles a day, delivering packed lunches to his pupils to make sure they still get a school dinner ???‍♂️??

Posted by BBC East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire on Tuesday, 7 April 2020

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"You've nearly saved the world by giving people packed lunches".

This Deputy Headteacher walks five miles a day, delivering packed lunches to his pupils to make sure they still get a school dinner ???‍♂️??

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"You've nearly saved the world by giving people packed lunches".

This Deputy Headteacher walks five miles a day, delivering packed lunches to his pupils to make sure they still get a school dinner ???‍♂️??

Posted by BBC East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire on Tuesday, 7 April 2020

]]> https://themanc.com/trending/kfc-is-rating-homemade-fried-chicken-on-twitter-and-its-brilliant/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:33:51 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13574

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]]> 13574 0 0 0 Are you brave enough to face the #RateMyKFC challenge?

If you're looking for a proper good laugh during lockdown, then we'd like to let you know you that KFC is currently rating pictures of homemade fried chicken sent in by people on Twitter and not to be dramatic, but it's brilliant.

After one Mancunian man recently went viral for becoming "the only man in Britian currently eating KFC", now, through the #RateMyKFC hashtag, KFC UK & Ireland is asking you to give Colonel Sanders a run for his money and send in your own attempts.

https://twitter.com/KFC_UKI/status/1247161814216880129?s=20

What is it that makes this so all brilliant then?

Is it the brutality of ratings? The well-referenced, quick witted responses? The delusion of those sending in their attempts? Or the fact we're all searching for the perfect distraction from the madness that is world right now?

Well, all of the above really. It's just golden.

Gordon Ramsay near enough re-shaped his entire online career from rating people's dodgy attempts at cooking and now it's KFC's turn. Admittedly too, the admin did warn that they're "more Ramsay than Berry", so you just know these responses are going to be as wonderfully harsh as possible.

It's pretty impossible to pick out the best of the responses, but here's just a few of the ones that seem to have gone down well with Twitter users at the moment.

https://twitter.com/KFC_UKI/status/1247532840226455556?s=20

https://twitter.com/KFC_UKI/status/1247442455374561281?s=20

https://twitter.com/KFC_UKI/status/1247166282379583488?s=20

https://twitter.com/KFC_UKI/status/1247440702616866816?s=20

https://twitter.com/KFC_UKI/status/1247882224948539392?s=20

They've even got a leader board going too, so it's serious business.

https://twitter.com/KFC_UKI/status/1247537265787555845?s=20

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The #RateMyKFC hashtag is still very much alive and kicking and doesn't look to be slowing down any time soon, so if you do fancy sending in a picture of your own attempt at the original recipe, then you know exactly what to do.

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The current #RateMyKFC Leaderboard. Reckon you could top any of these? Have a go. I dare ya. pic.twitter.com/0bvqVcUtDx

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

A wet blue Rizla is a stronger skin than this. Need to up your egg wash game pal. 5/10. #RateMyKFC https://t.co/WzLei9pY92

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

A wet blue Rizla is a stronger skin than this. Need to up your egg wash game pal. 5/10. #RateMyKFC https://t.co/WzLei9pY92

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

The current #RateMyKFC Leaderboard. Reckon you could top any of these? Have a go. I dare ya. pic.twitter.com/0bvqVcUtDx

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

The current #RateMyKFC Leaderboard. Reckon you could top any of these? Have a go. I dare ya. pic.twitter.com/0bvqVcUtDx

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

A wet blue Rizla is a stronger skin than this. Need to up your egg wash game pal. 5/10. #RateMyKFC https://t.co/WzLei9pY92

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

Reply below your best homemade KFC with #RateMyKFC and I’ll score it out of 10.

Disclaimer: I’m more Ramsey than Berry.

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 6, 2020]]>

Reply below your best homemade KFC with #RateMyKFC and I’ll score it out of 10.

Disclaimer: I’m more Ramsey than Berry.

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 6, 2020]]>

Reply below your best homemade KFC with #RateMyKFC and I’ll score it out of 10.

Disclaimer: I’m more Ramsey than Berry.

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 6, 2020]]>

We’re Kentucky FRIED Chicken, not Kentucky cook it in a lukewarm bath for 9 minutes Chicken. Mash looks nice though.

You also forgot the hashtag which loses a point. 2/10#RateMyKFC https://t.co/u5SCdJ1zKd

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 6, 2020]]>

This is #RateMyKFC, not #RateMySFC or whatever you call those buckets in the freezer aisle. Good portion, thou. 2/10. https://t.co/JQz4ovuxYw

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

This is the saddest thing I’ve seen and I’ve watched the Futurama episode were the dog waits outside for Fry. 3/10. #RateMyKFC https://t.co/RGmSRgXliK

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

Dylan. I know you're proud of this. I can tell by the three times you've sent it in. I'll be honest, it looks bloody tasty...BUT, the coverage is more patchy than Joseph's technicolor dream coat. That means it's a 7.5/10 from me #RateMyKFC https://t.co/ziNTsznc3u

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 8, 2020]]>

This is the saddest thing I’ve seen and I’ve watched the Futurama episode were the dog waits outside for Fry. 3/10. #RateMyKFC https://t.co/RGmSRgXliK

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

We’re Kentucky FRIED Chicken, not Kentucky cook it in a lukewarm bath for 9 minutes Chicken. Mash looks nice though.

You also forgot the hashtag which loses a point. 2/10#RateMyKFC https://t.co/u5SCdJ1zKd

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 6, 2020]]>

This is #RateMyKFC, not #RateMySFC or whatever you call those buckets in the freezer aisle. Good portion, thou. 2/10. https://t.co/JQz4ovuxYw

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

Dylan. I know you're proud of this. I can tell by the three times you've sent it in. I'll be honest, it looks bloody tasty...BUT, the coverage is more patchy than Joseph's technicolor dream coat. That means it's a 7.5/10 from me #RateMyKFC https://t.co/ziNTsznc3u

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 8, 2020]]>

Dylan. I know you're proud of this. I can tell by the three times you've sent it in. I'll be honest, it looks bloody tasty...BUT, the coverage is more patchy than Joseph's technicolor dream coat. That means it's a 7.5/10 from me #RateMyKFC https://t.co/ziNTsznc3u

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 8, 2020]]>

We’re Kentucky FRIED Chicken, not Kentucky cook it in a lukewarm bath for 9 minutes Chicken. Mash looks nice though.

You also forgot the hashtag which loses a point. 2/10#RateMyKFC https://t.co/u5SCdJ1zKd

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 6, 2020]]>

This is #RateMyKFC, not #RateMySFC or whatever you call those buckets in the freezer aisle. Good portion, thou. 2/10. https://t.co/JQz4ovuxYw

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]>

This is the saddest thing I’ve seen and I’ve watched the Futurama episode were the dog waits outside for Fry. 3/10. #RateMyKFC https://t.co/RGmSRgXliK

— KFC UK & Ireland (@KFC_UKI) April 7, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/eats/you-can-buy-your-own-doner-kebab-machine-for-your-kitchen/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:00:32 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=417

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And now those memories can be created in the comfort of your own home, on any and/or multiple days of the week, because some genius is advertising a rotating doner kebab grill on Amazon - and they’re selling like hotcakes!

The vertical rotisserie grill is “perfect for cooking a large chicken or other meat, and up to 7 kebabs at once” and “cooks quicker and more evenly than a conventional oven”.

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You’ll also be delighted to know that its compact design is “ideal for caravans”. Result.

The two litre capacity grill includes a sliding glass door, stainless steel heating elements, seven kebab skewers, a rotisserie shaft, and most importantly, has anti slip feet. Yes.

You can check it out on Amazon here, including its reviews, which are quite positive - but how could they not be?

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]]> 13466 0 0 0 Supermarkets have been changing a lot since the outbreak of coronavirus.

Limitations on customer numbers, social distancing measures, and staff protection screens have all been brought in to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Opening times have also been adjusted - with some supermarkets offering shopping slots exclusively for NHS staff and vulnerable people.

It doesn't feel like it right now, but Easter is here, and stores will be revising hours during what would ordinarily be a bank holiday weekend.

Here's what you need to know.

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Tesco

Tesco are varying their opening times depending on the type of store:

• Good Friday - All Extras Superstores and Metro stores will be open 8am - 8pm.
• Saturday - Tesco Extra Superstores and Metro stores will be open 6am - 10pm.
• Easter Sunday - Tesco Extra Superstores and Metro stores in England are closed.
• Easter Monday - Tesco Extra Superstores and Metro stores in England open 8am - 6pm.
• Tesco Express stores will be open as usual all weekend long.

Aldi

• All Aldi stores will be closed on Easter Sunday. Shops will be open 8am-8pm, however throughout the rest of the weekend.

Morrisons

• All Morrisons stores will be open on Friday, Saturday and Monday. Stores will close on Sunday. Check the Store Finder to confirm hours as these may vary depending on location.

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Sainsbury's

• All Sainsbury's main stores will be open Friday, Saturday and Monday. A select few will be open on Sunday, so it's worth checking online. Sainsbury's Local stores will also be open on Easter Sunday.

Asda

• All Asda stores on will be open from 8am - 8pm on Friday, Saturday and Monday. Branches will be closed on Sunday.

Lidl

• Lidl stores are open all weekend except for Sunday.

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URGENT PLS RT, hospo lot!
IF YOUR FOOD BUSINESS IS SADLY CLOSING, PLEASE DONT BIN ANY FOOD JUST YET!
I’m working as fast AIC to find partners to take food from restaurants that are having to close- we could do a brilliant thing here for ITU/ED workers & vulnerable self isolating

— Mary-EllenMcTague (@MaryEllenMcT) March 21, 2020]]>

UPDATED URGENT REQUEST FOR HOSPO HELP PLS RT

If you have a restaurant kitchen or can cook 30 plus hot meals safely from home, & would like to volunteer your time to feed street homeless, ppl in hostels or other temp accom. please fill in this formhttps://t.co/uEY4azXLsa

— Mary-EllenMcTague (@MaryEllenMcT) March 25, 2020]]> It's been almost a month since hospitality became a no-go zone. 

Still, the sight of shuttered restaurants, boarded-up bars, and locked pubs remains as profoundly sad today as it did when the first sets of doors shut in mid-March.

The food and drink scene is what gives Manchester its famous, inimitable buzz. Things feel glum without it.

It's true that we have a sterling reputation for coming together during low moments in Mancunia. But when COVID-19 captured the entire hospitality industry en masse, there appeared to be a real risk that the city's pulse was slowing.

One woman in particular has helped to stop that from happening.

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Mary-Ellen McTague - the founder and owner of Chorlton's beloved restaurant, bar and wine store The Creameries - was one of many restaurant owners across Manchester forced to close for the unforeseeable future.

With no customers coming in, she decided to use her leftover ingredients to make meals for a few NHS workers instead.

Things snowballed from there. Today, Mary-Ellen is leading an army of fellow hospitality workers all fighting to feed those on the frontline.

From the moment word got out about her kind gesture, something inside the hospitality sector began to stir. For the first time in a long time, spirits were lifted. The new mission was clear: Help those who need it most.

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"I have a personal connection with the NHS," Mary-Ellen tells The Manc, explaining how the initiative got started.

"My sister is a specialist in palliative care. Just before the pandemic took hold, she felt concerned that those on the frontline were in for the most difficult time of their careers.

"I knew that NHS staff are often eating endless sandwiches from Marks and Spencer and not much else, and I felt that a hot meal prepared with care might sustain them a little longer whilst they try to find the resilience to get us through this.

"So, that was it - I went to The Creameries, made 50 dinners and delivered them to the hospital.

"That was three weeks ago. This week we delivered 500."

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https://twitter.com/MaryEllenMcT/status/1241513127172354059?s=20

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Mary-Ellen's initiative is growing fast - with delivery numbers set to double in due course.

"I didn’t expect this to escalate," she admits.

"But now I know what we can do and we have a plan to make it happen. We're also working with the COVID-19 GM Emergency Food Response - who have mobilised across the city to take into account the needs of anyone displaced by the pandemic.

"We’re on track for 1,000 meals in coming weeks."

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After a whirlwind few weeks, a real strategy is starting to take shape.

"We‘re getting organised now," says Mary-Ellen.

"We have chefs working in closed restaurant kitchens to produce meals in safe conditions. Cloudwater Brewery have set up a system to order, pay for and store the produce they need.

"We even have an online ‘shop’ coming this week which allows the chefs to place an order for what they need. Eventually this will have a front end, allowing NHS coordinators, food banks and other organisations to place orders and helping us reach many more people.

"We've also been gifted freezers by the CV19 Events Response team, allowing us to batch-cook and freeze wholesome dinners. This way, we can respond to a food bank’s urgent needs within hours."

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Support for the scheme is currently pouring in from all four corners of Greater Manchester.

A wide range of restaurants have signed up to help - including HISPI in Didsbury, Honest Crust in Altrincham, and Cloudwater Brewery in Piccadilly.

"The response from Manchester’s food and drink community has been staggering," gushes Mary-Ellen.

"We are busy people who are used to having too much to do. Every one of those who have responded has said the same thing - it’s helped keep them sane and to feel they have purpose; it’s inadvertently offered a very special thing to them.

"These people have an overwhelming desire to be helpful and to do something lovely for other human beings which is really just the same thing they do in their normal lives, just repurposed and redirected.

"I have to give a massive shout to Paul and the Cloudwater team who are making this possible with their space, time and funds, to Rich Sharples at Elite Bistros, Rich Carver at Honest Burgers,Beehive foods, CityCo and the CV19 event response team and so many more.

"I’m seeing the best of people and I feel privileged to be in this situation with them."

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The initiative has been an enormous success so far, but there's always room for extra volunteers.

If you’d like to register to help the initiative - whether it's cooking, delivering or cleaning freezers, you can get involved by filling out this Google form.

There's also a real need for takeaway packaging at the moment, and anyone able to donate would make a terrific difference by doing so.

More information is also available in the tweet below.

"There is still so much to do," Mary-Ellen tells us.

"We need as many hands as possible."

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URGENT PLS RT, hospo lot!
IF YOUR FOOD BUSINESS IS SADLY CLOSING, PLEASE DONT BIN ANY FOOD JUST YET!
I’m working as fast AIC to find partners to take food from restaurants that are having to close- we could do a brilliant thing here for ITU/ED workers & vulnerable self isolating

— Mary-EllenMcTague (@MaryEllenMcT) March 21, 2020]]>

UPDATED URGENT REQUEST FOR HOSPO HELP PLS RT

If you have a restaurant kitchen or can cook 30 plus hot meals safely from home, & would like to volunteer your time to feed street homeless, ppl in hostels or other temp accom. please fill in this formhttps://t.co/uEY4azXLsa

— Mary-EllenMcTague (@MaryEllenMcT) March 25, 2020]]>

Huge thanks to @EMERGERecycling and @FairfieldRcycln for helping @events4covid19 . These crates and plastic trays will be used to transport food for nhs staff and those vulnerable cooked by @MaryEllenMcT and team. #TogetherWeCanBeatCovid19 pic.twitter.com/b6Ibdstb9y

— Isabel Mourato (@isamourato) April 7, 2020]]>

Huge thanks to @EMERGERecycling and @FairfieldRcycln for helping @events4covid19 . These crates and plastic trays will be used to transport food for nhs staff and those vulnerable cooked by @MaryEllenMcT and team. #TogetherWeCanBeatCovid19 pic.twitter.com/b6Ibdstb9y

— Isabel Mourato (@isamourato) April 7, 2020]]>

URGENT PLS RT, hospo lot!
IF YOUR FOOD BUSINESS IS SADLY CLOSING, PLEASE DONT BIN ANY FOOD JUST YET!
I’m working as fast AIC to find partners to take food from restaurants that are having to close- we could do a brilliant thing here for ITU/ED workers & vulnerable self isolating

— Mary-EllenMcTague (@MaryEllenMcT) March 21, 2020]]>

Huge thanks to @EMERGERecycling and @FairfieldRcycln for helping @events4covid19 . These crates and plastic trays will be used to transport food for nhs staff and those vulnerable cooked by @MaryEllenMcT and team. #TogetherWeCanBeatCovid19 pic.twitter.com/b6Ibdstb9y

— Isabel Mourato (@isamourato) April 7, 2020]]>

UPDATED URGENT REQUEST FOR HOSPO HELP PLS RT

If you have a restaurant kitchen or can cook 30 plus hot meals safely from home, & would like to volunteer your time to feed street homeless, ppl in hostels or other temp accom. please fill in this formhttps://t.co/uEY4azXLsa

— Mary-EllenMcTague (@MaryEllenMcT) March 25, 2020]]>

Huge thanks and massive props to @LittleWindowAlt @honestcrustfood for preparing and delivering meals to NHS staff in isolation from their families @hotelfootballuk and ITU staff at Stepping Hill Hospital! pic.twitter.com/cVElt4M9oa

— Mary-EllenMcTague (@MaryEllenMcT) March 26, 2020]]>

Huge thanks and massive props to @LittleWindowAlt @honestcrustfood for preparing and delivering meals to NHS staff in isolation from their families @hotelfootballuk and ITU staff at Stepping Hill Hospital! pic.twitter.com/cVElt4M9oa

— Mary-EllenMcTague (@MaryEllenMcT) March 26, 2020]]>

Huge thanks and massive props to @LittleWindowAlt @honestcrustfood for preparing and delivering meals to NHS staff in isolation from their families @hotelfootballuk and ITU staff at Stepping Hill Hospital! pic.twitter.com/cVElt4M9oa

— Mary-EllenMcTague (@MaryEllenMcT) March 26, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/police-stop-family-from-leigh-travelling-to-the-lake-district-during-lockdown/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:02:16 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13580

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]]> 13580 0 0 0 All routes into the lakes are currently being policed.

Cumbria Police have taken to social media this afternoon to call out a family who made the trip to the Lake District for a day out during UK lockdown.

Despite the social distancing guidelines set out by the government, which advises against all non-essential to protect the NHS and save lives, the family of six from Leigh, in the Greater Manchester borough of Wigan, travelled over 80 miles before being stopped by police in Windemere.

The Cumbria Roads Policing Unit revealed details of their stop on Twitter and confirmed that all routes into the popular tourist hot-spot are now being monitored in a post that said:

"This family of six (2 adults, 4 children) had come from Leigh, Lancs for a trip out to the Lake District today. Stopped at Windermere and advised to return. We are Policing all routes into the lakes. Escorted back to the motorway".

https://twitter.com/CumbriaRoadsPol/status/1247864613909258240?s=20

With the nice weather set to continue over the Easter weekend, a message on the Visit Cumbria website addressing travel reads: "Please respect Cumbria Police, Government and Cumbria Tourism advice not to visit the Lake District and Cumbria during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis".

"All events have been cancelled across the Lake District and Cumbria".

"Visitor attractions, restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities, spas etc in the Lake District and Cumbria have closed".

"A national lockdown has been imposed by the Government, which also applies to the whole of Cumbria, including the fells".

Cumbria Police have also today warned owners of holiday properties in the county against travelling for visits and urged members of the public to stay at home.

https://twitter.com/Cumbriapolice/status/1247881079106625539?s=20

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If you are thinking of coming to the Lakes this weekend for a holiday - please don't. Listen to the guidelines and stay at home. Stop the spread. #StayHomeSaveLives #Covid19UK https://t.co/lonDjxJolH

— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) April 8, 2020]]>

This family of six (2 adults, 4 children) had come from Leigh, Lancs for a trip out to the Lake District today. Stopped at Windermere and advised to return. We are Policing all routes into the lakes. Escorted back to the motorway. #stayhomesavelives pic.twitter.com/jCkWKG6OIl

— Cumbria Roads Police (@CumbriaRoadsPol) April 8, 2020]]>

This family of six (2 adults, 4 children) had come from Leigh, Lancs for a trip out to the Lake District today. Stopped at Windermere and advised to return. We are Policing all routes into the lakes. Escorted back to the motorway. #stayhomesavelives pic.twitter.com/jCkWKG6OIl

— Cumbria Roads Police (@CumbriaRoadsPol) April 8, 2020]]>

This family of six (2 adults, 4 children) had come from Leigh, Lancs for a trip out to the Lake District today. Stopped at Windermere and advised to return. We are Policing all routes into the lakes. Escorted back to the motorway. #stayhomesavelives pic.twitter.com/jCkWKG6OIl

— Cumbria Roads Police (@CumbriaRoadsPol) April 8, 2020]]>

If you are thinking of coming to the Lakes this weekend for a holiday - please don't. Listen to the guidelines and stay at home. Stop the spread. #StayHomeSaveLives #Covid19UK https://t.co/lonDjxJolH

— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) April 8, 2020]]>

If you are thinking of coming to the Lakes this weekend for a holiday - please don't. Listen to the guidelines and stay at home. Stop the spread. #StayHomeSaveLives #Covid19UK https://t.co/lonDjxJolH

— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) April 8, 2020]]>

If you are thinking of coming to the Lakes this weekend for a holiday - please don't. Listen to the guidelines and stay at home. Stop the spread. #StayHomeSaveLives #Covid19UK https://t.co/lonDjxJolH

— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) April 8, 2020]]>

If you are thinking of coming to the Lakes this weekend for a holiday - please don't. Listen to the guidelines and stay at home. Stop the spread. #StayHomeSaveLives #Covid19UK https://t.co/lonDjxJolH

— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) April 8, 2020]]>

This family of six (2 adults, 4 children) had come from Leigh, Lancs for a trip out to the Lake District today. Stopped at Windermere and advised to return. We are Policing all routes into the lakes. Escorted back to the motorway. #stayhomesavelives pic.twitter.com/jCkWKG6OIl

— Cumbria Roads Police (@CumbriaRoadsPol) April 8, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-uk-lockdown-could-be-extended-into-may-with-peak-still-10-days-away/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:22:50 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13591

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]]> 13591 0 0 0 Ministers are reportedly preparing to extend the UK lockdown into May, with advisers insisting the coronavirus peak could still be ten days away.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak refused to comment on if restrictions would be eased in Wednesday’s Downing Street briefing, adding there would be a Cobra meeting to review the situation on Thursday.

However, with the government reportedly being told the UK's deadliest day could be April 18, Britons will be told to stay inside until at least next month.

The news comes after the death toll in the UK jumped by 938 people in just one day – a bigger increase than on Italy’s worst day of the outbreak.

A senior government source told The Sun: "Nobody is going to argue about extending the lockdown into May.

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"Look at where the peak is now expected. It’s becoming obvious that’s where we’re heading. It would be seriously negligent not to do that."

With temperatures predicted to reach 25C in some areas this Easter Weekend, locked down Brits face their toughest challenge yet – and political leaders fear that tens of thousands will ignore lockdown rules to enjoy the sunny weather.

The total number of UK deaths now stands at 7,097, according to the latest Department of Health figures.

Do yourself, and everyone else, a favour this weekend by staying at home.

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Officials announce customers impacted by coronavirus with arranged overdraft to get up to £500 charged at zero interest for 3 months

— Chris Choi (@Chrisitv) April 9, 2020]]> Banks are to give customers a £500 interest-free overdraft to help them through the financial downturn caused by coronavirus.

Announced last week, the move has reportedly been approved by the city watchdog and will give banks the option to offer the emergency measures to those who are struggling financially.

Britain's government recently expanded its overdraft with the Bank of England, known as the Ways and Means facility, to ensure it had access to funds in case COVID-19 disruption rendered it unable to raise money from markets easily.

Lloyds, HSBC and Santander have already started to provide these overdrafts free of charge since the plan was proposed last week.

https://twitter.com/Chrisitv/status/1248133073369206785

Those with credit cards, loans and overdrafts will now receive help from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) if they need it.

The FCA says that it will help borrowers with credit cards, loans and overdrafts who are facing temporary financial difficulties because of the pandemic.

“The government will continue to use the markets as its primary source of financing, and its response to Covid-19 will be fully funded by additional borrowing through normal debt management operations,” the Bank of England and finance ministry said in a joint statement.

More importantly, banks and lenders must also make sure that credit scores are not be affected if a customer accepts and receives financial help.

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Officials announce customers impacted by coronavirus with arranged overdraft to get up to £500 charged at zero interest for 3 months

— Chris Choi (@Chrisitv) April 9, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/erratic-driver-stopped-by-gmp-told-officers-they-were-out-to-buy-drugs/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:42:41 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13600

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]]> 13600 0 0 0 A driver has been arrested after telling officers they were 'out to buy drugs' during lockdown. 

GMP Trafford South officers spotted a vehicle driving erratically in Sale on Wednesday evening.

After questioning the driver, they discovered the unidentified person was under the influence with the intention of purchasing more.

Police shared the story via their Facebook page shortly after the incident unfolded.

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https://www.facebook.com/GMPTraffordSouth/posts/3092676764117169

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The post reads: "This Fiesta was stopped in Sale due to its erratic driving. When asked what the purpose of the journey was said “out to buy drugs”!! And produced some cannabis! Tested positive for cannabis & cocaine on a drug wipe and has been arrested.

"Driver said to the RPU Officer after being arrested 'Have you not got anything better to be doing during this Covid-19'!"

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People across the country have been producing some ridiculous excuses for flouting the lockdown rules during the past few weeks.

It's safe to say "I'm out to buy drugs" never had much of a chance of earning police sympathy.

Points for honesty, though.

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]]> 13604 0 0 0 Manchester creatives are 'Still Buzzing'.

Freelancers including content creators, video editors, photographers and social media experts are now available for small businesses in Manchester to tap into for free.

This is part of the Still Buzzing campaign, launched in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the city.

From social media support and PR & marketing strategy, to content creation or photography and video, freelancers are now available for small businesses to help market their services and continue communicating with customers, all without spending a penny.

The freelance support is being funded by the Still Buzzing t-shirt initiative, where all profit from the sales of the specially designed t-shirts, will be added to a pot to pay the freelancers at a fixed rate for their time.

This is so that small businesses, who may not have their own marketing budgets, can tap into the funds to help them keep trading.

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The Still Buzzing campaign was launched in March by photographer and founder of Good News MCR Carl Sukonik and the PR team Down at the Social in response to the ongoing tragedy caused for the local business community by COVID-19.

The team commissioned artist Harrison Edwards to create a t-shirt that captures the spirit of the city.

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All freelancers will be paid a fixed rate of £50 for a half day, or £100 for a whole day. Whilst this is probably much less than their regular day rate, it will keep the cogs turning.

Both the freelancers and small businesses in need of support should email stillbuzzingMCR@downatthesocial.co.uk where they will be matched.

If you would like to support the campaign and purchase a t-shirt, you can do so here for £14.99 plus postage (£3.50).

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]]> 13606 0 0 0 An alarming rise in lockdown breaches has led to police launching an Easter Stay At Home campaign. 

The emergency services were called to as many as 1132 incidents last weekend across Greater Manchester.

These included 494 house parties, 166 street parties, 122 group gatherings (playing sport), 173 gatherings in parks and 112 incidents of anti-social behaviour/public disorder.

With Easter weekend on the horizon, GMP have created a new campaign to prevent another rise in lockdown breaches - recruiting famous faces to help spread the message.

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GMP will be releasing a collection of homemade videos in the coming days.

These are set to feature the likes of Marcus Rashford, Michael Carrick, Steph Houghton, Shaun Ryder, Anthony Crolla and others pleading with the public to avoid gatherings over a traditional bank holiday.

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “We understand the desire people will have to spend time with family and friends over the Easter period; however it is vital that we follow the Government guidelines. We must do this to protect ourselves, our families, our communities and the NHS by preventing the spread of this highly contagious infection.

“I am incredibly grateful to all those who have provided their own homemade videos to lend their support to the #StayHomeSaveLives campaign because, as stressed by the Prime Minister, the single most important action we can take in fighting coronavirus is to stay at home in order to save lives.

“I would encourage everyone to enjoy themselves at home with their loved ones but please don’t socialise beyond the immediate people that you live with. Please don’t participate in other social gatherings inside or outside, no matter how big or small.

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Hopkins also confirmed the police would use "legislative power" if people do not comply with the guidelines.

He said: “GMP and other emergency services are doing everything we can to play our part to protect you and your loved ones, but we need to get through this together, as a community. So we ask that you do your part too and follow the Government’s instructions.

“We would like to thank the vast majority who continue to comply with these measures, but each and every one of us need (to) take this seriously.

“Finally, I would like to wish you a happy Easter and urge you all to please (take) care of yourselves this weekend.”

 

Featured image: Samantha Gades/Unsplash

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Some amazing snaps of the RAF C17 plane that was flying over Greater Manchester today ✈️

Posted by The Manc on Wednesday, 8 April 2020

]]> An enormous military aircraft was seen swooping across Greater Manchester yesterday. 

The plane is said to be a C-17 Globemaster - which has a 51.74m wingspan and can fly at altitudes above 35,000ft.

RAF pilots had been landing and taking off at Manchester Airport as they performed what appeared to be a training exercise - with some suggesting it was likely to be 'instrument approaches'.

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The Globemaster is typically used to transport people, supplies and equipment as part of humanitarian efforts.

Residents in Luton and Southend reported seeing the aircraft last week before it appeared in Manchester skies.

A huge Chinook helicopter was also spotted in the local area a few days ago.

The aircraft had been called in to provide assistance to the NHS during COVID-19.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pTeYEBLLC/

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City Airport posted an image of the Chinook on their instagram.

The caption reads: "Whilst we remain closed for normal operations, we are pleased to continue to provide essential support to our Emergency Services, Military and other essential flights."

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Some amazing snaps of the RAF C17 plane that was flying over Greater Manchester today ✈️

Posted by The Manc on Wednesday, 8 April 2020

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Some amazing snaps of the RAF C17 plane that was flying over Greater Manchester today ✈️

Posted by The Manc on Wednesday, 8 April 2020

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]]> 13626 0 0 0 UK camping store GO Outdoors has changed its name as part of a campaign to keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The retail chain, which specialises in camping gear, tents, outdoor clothing and footwear, has switched its branding to GO Indoors; encouraging explorers to remain in their homes until lockdown is over.

Posting a video on their Twitter channel, the brand thanked their customers for not venturing out into nature despite the sunny weather.

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https://twitter.com/GOoutdoors/status/1246099439569326080?s=20

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CEO Lee Bagnall also left a message for viewers on the company website, stating: "We understand that this is a challenging time for everyone, as we temporarily adapt to a completely new way of living.

"However, our message to our customers is simple and mirrors that of the government – stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives."

"Who would have thought just a few weeks ago we would have rebranded in such a way, and even changed our logo? We want to inspire the UK to have fun and adventure, in a safe manner, no matter what your ability is, it’s the ethos that our staff and customers have shared for many years. From camping indoors to star spotting from your bedroom window."

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GO Outdoors have more than 60 stores across the UK - all of which are temporarily closed.

In the meantime, the brand is encouraging customers to share their indoor adventures online.

The company stated: "Using the hashtag #GOindoors we want people to share their videos and photos, everything fromcrafting to camping in the back garden. Show us how you’re making the best of your “me-time” or this opportunity to spend time with your loved ones.

"We’ll also be giving out some prizes for the best videos and photos shared."

Tag your photos using #GOIndoors on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook

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“At Go Outdoors, we’re proud to do our bit during these uncertain times. Through our new campaign ‘Go Indoors’, we’re spreading the message and encouraging you to do the same. Our essential services, NHS & ALL SUPPORT WORKERS continue to battle. THANK YOU."

Lee Bagnall, CEO pic.twitter.com/iqvuCAb29t

— GO Outdoors (@GOoutdoors) April 3, 2020]]>

“At Go Outdoors, we’re proud to do our bit during these uncertain times. Through our new campaign ‘Go Indoors’, we’re spreading the message and encouraging you to do the same. Our essential services, NHS & ALL SUPPORT WORKERS continue to battle. THANK YOU."

Lee Bagnall, CEO pic.twitter.com/iqvuCAb29t

— GO Outdoors (@GOoutdoors) April 3, 2020]]>

“At Go Outdoors, we’re proud to do our bit during these uncertain times. Through our new campaign ‘Go Indoors’, we’re spreading the message and encouraging you to do the same. Our essential services, NHS & ALL SUPPORT WORKERS continue to battle. THANK YOU."

Lee Bagnall, CEO pic.twitter.com/iqvuCAb29t

— GO Outdoors (@GOoutdoors) April 3, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-watch-beloved-manc-show-dinnerladies-on-netflix/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:34:22 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13627

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]]> 13627 0 0 0 You can now join Bren and the ladies at the canteen with a click of a button.

The dilemma of what should be you're next lockdown binge watch has been solved as all episodes of much-loved Manchester sitcom Dinnerladies has just arrived on Netflix.

Added to the platform in the UK on 7th April, you can now stream all 16 episodes of the two-series show at the click of the button.

Created by, written by and starring the late Bury-born comedian Victoria Wood, the show was broadcast on BBC One from 1998 to 2000. The programme is regularly repeated on the TV channel Gold, but this is the first time it has been added to a streaming platform in the UK.

https://twitter.com/NetflixUK/status/1248164950096445440?s=20

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This beloved classic sitcom is set entirely in the canteen of HWD Components, a fictional factory in Manchester, featuring the caterers and regular customers as the main characters. It depicts the lives and social and romantic interactions of the staff, and is centred around the main character Brenda Furlong, played by Victoria Wood.

It also stars Andrew Dunn, Maxine Peake, Thelma Barlow, Anne Reid, Shobna Gulati, Duncan Preston, Celia Imrie and Julie Walters in leading roles.

You can stream Dinnerladies on Netflix now.

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There are somehow only 16 episodes of Dinnerladies, and they're all on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/SYuQoInnPk

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) April 9, 2020]]>

There are somehow only 16 episodes of Dinnerladies, and they're all on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/SYuQoInnPk

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) April 9, 2020]]>

There are somehow only 16 episodes of Dinnerladies, and they're all on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/SYuQoInnPk

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) April 9, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-city-council-are-pausing-green-bin-collections-until-further-notice/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:11:06 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13641

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]]> 13641 0 0 0 Green bins in Manchester will no longer be collected after Friday (10 April), Manchester City Council has confirmed. 

A final round of households is currently being completed, and there is no confirmation yet on when green bin collections will resume.

Manchester City Council say they have been forced to make the decision due to a reduction in staff capacity caused by COVID-19.

Pausing green bin disposal will ensure that the collection of other waste and recycling bins can continue as normal.

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Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, explained the decision via Manchester City Council's website.

“Due to reduced staffing levels caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have regrettably had no choice but to temporarily pause collections of green garden and food waste bins.

"However, other waste and recycling bins will continue to be collected as normal, so we’re urging residents to recycle as much as they can, while placing any garden or food waste in their grey bins until normal service can be resumed.

“I’d like to once again pay tribute to our fantastic bin crews, who work so hard to provide this essential service for our city - and to reiterate my sincere thanks to residents for their understanding, at what is such a challenging time for us all.”

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The council is encouraging residents to "take full advantage of their waste capacity" by recycling wherever possible.

After Friday 10 April, food waste should be disposed of in non-recyclable (grey) waste bins. Garden waste should be placed in green bins until the rounds begin again.

In most cases, it is not possible for the council to dispose of large, bulky items such as furniture - so these should not be left out for collection in the current climate.

For more information, head over to Manchester City Council's website.

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Bring all the colours of the rainbow to the new #NHS Nightingale Hospital North West ?

Share your artwork here using #NHSNightingaleNW and it will displayed around the hospital to brighten the days of both the staff and patients ? https://t.co/eMSNe8LA6w

— Manchester Central (@mcr_central) April 9, 2020]]> Want to help brighten the days of our NHS heroes on the frontline?

Are you looking for the perfect creative activity to get the kids involved in this Easter holidays? Or are you budding artist yourself perhaps?

NHS Nightingale North West has put out a plea on social media today and is asking you to send in your artwork via the #NHSNightingaleNW hashtag to help decorate the new hospital in the city centre.

You can help "add some colour" to the new hospital, which is due to open in the Manchester Central convention centre next week, with your artwork which will be "displayed around the hospital to brighten the days of both the staff and patients".

https://twitter.com/mcr_central/status/1248195389385293824?s=20

You have creative control over the artwork you produce and there is no set limit to the number of pictures you send in, all you need to do is tweet them to @NHSNW using the hashtag #NHSNightingaleNW.

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The NHS Nightingale North West hospital is one of a number of temporary field hospitals in the UK that are part of the huge NHS mobilisation plan to deal with the growing number of COVID-19 cases.

The hospital will be equipped to receive up to 750 patients from across the North West of England.

It will be staffed by consultants, junior doctors, nurses, healthcare support workers, physiotherapists, pharmacists, occupational therapists, social workers and a huge range of non-clinical support workers and administrators.

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NHS Nightingale North West is also currently recruiting for a number of roles.

If you can commit to working at the hospital for at least four weeks, then you can find out more information and register your interest here.

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Bring all the colours of the rainbow to the new #NHS Nightingale Hospital North West ?

Share your artwork here using #NHSNightingaleNW and it will displayed around the hospital to brighten the days of both the staff and patients ? https://t.co/eMSNe8LA6w

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Bring all the colours of the rainbow to the new #NHS Nightingale Hospital North West ?

Share your artwork here using #NHSNightingaleNW and it will displayed around the hospital to brighten the days of both the staff and patients ? https://t.co/eMSNe8LA6w

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The new @NHSuk Nightingale Hospital North West is preparing to open at the venue.

We are so incredibly proud to house a facility that will save lives across the whole of the North West.

Read more ?? https://t.co/0zxBWR7lje

... and remember #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/qWqFhunlqn

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The new @NHSuk Nightingale Hospital North West is preparing to open at the venue.

We are so incredibly proud to house a facility that will save lives across the whole of the North West.

Read more ?? https://t.co/0zxBWR7lje

... and remember #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/qWqFhunlqn

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The new @NHSuk Nightingale Hospital North West is preparing to open at the venue.

We are so incredibly proud to house a facility that will save lives across the whole of the North West.

Read more ?? https://t.co/0zxBWR7lje

... and remember #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/qWqFhunlqn

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]]> 13657 0 0 0 There's absolutely nothing like an Aphex Twin set. They're otherworldly. 

That's why there was such a huge buzz of excitement when Richard D. James opened the Warehouse Project's Mayfield Depot site in September 2019.

WHP set the highest possible bar for their new digs by tempting the iconic DJ back to Manchester for the first time since 2011, and the electronic pioneer shook a sold-out venue to its foundations with a dizzyingly good audio-visual experience.

This Friday, you can relive that night. With all the trimmings.

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Aphex Twin's stonking set is being streamed live on April 10 as part of the At Home With WHP series, complete with interactive visuals edited by Weirdcore - the mysterious figure behind the unmistakably surreal visuals that carry the AP brand.

The 90-minute set will be beamed out onto screens in its entirety from 18:00 GMT on Good Friday.

You can watch it on Facebook, YouTube, VICE or weirdcore.tv.

Links are listed below:

FB WHP - www.facebook.com/thewarehouseproject
YT WHP - www.youtube.com/user/WHPMcr
Vice UK - www.facebook.com/viceuk
Weirdcore - www.weirdcore.tv

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]]> 13667 0 0 0 An all-day rave hosted by The Hacienda is streaming across the world this Easter weekend. 

At the hub of Manchester's nightlife for fifteen years, The Hacienda was considered by many as the epicentre of the Madchester revolution.

It was closed in 1997 and converted into apartments, but the club's spirit still remains very much alive two decades on.

This Saturday, several performers lucky enough to play at the legendary club in its heyday will be paying testament to The Hacienda with a marathon house party via United We Stream.

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The likes of Graeme Park, Tom Wainwright and K Klass will all be streaming from studios in Greater Manchester, whilst David Morales, Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Roy David Jr and Orbital's Paul Hartnoll will be tuning in at various points throughout the day.

Viewers will also have the chance to ask Shaun Ryder, Peter Hook and Graeme Park questions during a panel discussion.

The event is taking place from midday until midnight, and like all United We Stream events, it'll be free to watch. Small donations are encouraged however, as the platform aims to support the city's nighttime economy and The Greater Manchester’s Mayor’s Charity.

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United We Stream, spearheaded by WHP and Parklife owner Sacha Lord, has been hosting performers across the entire artistic gamut since launching last weekend, with Slow Readers Club, Solardo and Gary Usher all taking part in sessions so far.

Over Easter, you'll be able to catch all the definitive classics of the Hacienda era by tuning into the platform online from 12.

It's going to be one hell of a party.

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]]> 13670 0 0 0 We all admit to making silly mistakes, or having something go over our head every now and then, don't we?

It happens to the best of us.

It's often not until we've said something out loud that we actually realise just how ridiculous it sounds, or as is the case with this hilarious air freshener blunder, until we text our Dad.

After Emma Louise Kingston posted screen shots of her cousin Danni's WhatsApp conversation about 'garden fresh' Oust air freshener with her Dad on Facebook, it's honestly no wonder it's gone viral.

It's just brilliant.

When Danni questioned her Father over whether or not he was aware that he had bought her an air freshener that was actually meant for the garden rather than the house, it all kicked off a bit, but in the best way possible.

In response to her question, her Dad went on a hilarious, but harmless rant saying: "Why on earth would anyone buy outdoor air freshener?"

"It's called garden fresh [because] that's the name of the smell."

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"[The] same as fresh linen is the name of the smell. [The] same as Jasmine is the name of the smell."

"Doesn't mean you spray fresh linen on your clothes. Doesn't mean you spray Jasmine on someone called Jasmine."

"And [it] doesn't mean you spray garden fresh in your garden. It [just] smells of fresh flowers."

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Danni was sure to mention to her Dad that she had been using the Oust to freshen up her balcony area anyway, so yes, whilst that's not entirely what it's meant for, if that was her only use for it, then at least it wouldn't have completely gone to waste. It's better than nothing.

We all know someone like Danni, don't we?

If you don't, then you know how it goes - there's a good chance you're that someone like Danni, but hey, there's nothing wrong with that.

Danni, you've made our day!

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OMFG PMFSL! I’m DEAD!!! This everyone is my cousin Daniella Rouse El-gueddari texting her dad ?? Just spat my drink...

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]]> 13689 0 0 0 Lockdown was supposed to be the moment where we started experimenting in the kitchen. 

This was going to be the time where we started trying out new recipes and finding great food hacks that would prove invaluable in the future.

But that hasn't really happened yet. We haven't wandered too far from old habits.

The closest thing many of us have had to a culinary experiment has been determining which dips go best with a particular crisps.

Thankfully, food website Delish is encouraging us to finally try something different - showing us how to cook a classic sweet snack in an unconventional way.

Presenting: Cookies in the slow cooker. The easiest way to make the best treats for Easter.

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Here's what you'll need.

• 100 g butter, softened
• 100 g caster sugar
• 75 g brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 200 g plain flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• large pinch salt
• 250 g chocolate chips

The method is as follows:

1. Grease the bowl of your slow cooker and line with parchment spray.
2. Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, before slowly beating in egg and vanilla extract.
3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt and stir.
4. Add the chocolate chips.
5. Pour cookie dough into slow cooker and flatten the surface.
6. Cover and cook on high for two to three hours.
7. Remove and place the cookie on a cooling rack until the temperature is right to tuck in.

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Fancy giving this a go?

It should help to feed the family all weekend long.

Head on over to Delish for the full recipe and method.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care and back into a general ward at St Thomas' Hospital where he will "receive close monitoring" during his early recovery - Downing Street spokesman

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 9, 2020]]> Prime Minister Boris Johnson is out of intensive care.

Johnson has been receiving treatment for coronavirus at St Thomas' Hospital in London since Sunday and was moved to an ICU unit after his condition worsened.

A spokesman for the prime minister said: "The prime minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery."

"He is in extremely good spirits."

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1248314619212566533

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care and back into a general ward at St Thomas' Hospital where he will "receive close monitoring" during his early recovery - Downing Street spokesman

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 9, 2020]]>

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— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 9, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/two-men-arrested-after-licking-their-hands-and-wiping-food-in-supermarket/ Fri, 10 Apr 2020 07:42:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13712

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]]> 13712 0 0 0 Two men have been arrested after licking their hands and smearing them across a supermarket. 

The pair were captured by CCTV cameras performing the revolting act in a Sainsbury's store in Morecambe on April 4.

Video footage shows both men wiping their hands on vegetables, meat and fridge handles.

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https://www.facebook.com/MorecambePolice/photos/a.448858665197633/2902279369855538/?type=3&theater

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The store had to be thoroughly disinfected following the incident, with all contaminated products being destroyed.

Police launched an appeal to find the culprits, and have since thanked the public for their support as this shared information led to arrests.

A spokesman for Lancashire Constabulary said: "We would like to thank everyone who helped with the appeal – your assistance is greatly appreciated as always. Stay safe."

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Authorities are seeking to punish those who directly oppose hygiene recommendations in a climate where cleanliness is vital to prevent further infection of COVID-19.

There have even been jail terms for people who have purposely coughed on others, as the prosecution chief officially declared these types of attacks a crime in March 2020.

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Just an update to let you know we are out and about in the area on patrol reassuring our local communities.

Posted by Morecambe Area Police on Friday, 27 March 2020

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Two people who were arrested after an incident at a supermarket in Morecambe have been released.We launched an...

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]]> 13665 0 0 0 The beer drinkers are coping ok during lockdown. The winer lovers are faring fine, too. But the cocktail crowd? They're finding things tough. 

It's been the best part of a month since anyone has been able to enter a bar and order a perfectly blended concoction that looks as good as it tastes. And now a company is rushing in to fill that void.

Cocktail Delivery do exactly what their names suggests - sending classic pre-mixed drinks out to doors so all you need to do is add ice and pour.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB8QAzdVMVI

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Every single drink is created by the hands of a skilled mixologist who knows their stuff - and there's plenty of variety on the menu, too.

Customers can order Margaritas, Negronis, Cosmos, Pornstar Martinis or even an Old Fashioned from their phone or computer... and next day delivery is completely free of charge.

Cocktails are presented in classy glass bottles, and depending on which ones you choose, mixers and juices are included in the package.

There's even some helpful videos online offering demonstrations on how to maximise taste and how delivery works.

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So, it looks like there may be a way to rekindle those Saturday night vibes after all.

Cocktail Delivery supply the fancy drinks. All you need to do is throw on your best threads.

Sure, technically you'll be at home. But you can gather the gang via video call and before long it'll feel like you're out at your favourite bar, just like old times.

Head over to their website to learn more and place an order.

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]]> 13700 0 0 0 Good news, chippy tea fans. 

Hip Hop Chip Shop is returning - albeit in a slightly different guise.

The rap-loving, hook-slinging, fish and chip fanatics are focusing on feeding hungry hip-hop fans via Deliveroo moving forwards - with the kitchen-bar open for orders Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Battered fish, chilli sausage, halloumi fingers, skin-on chips and deep-fried gherkins are just some of the options available on a dependably different menu. The popular dishes are likely to sellout fast given stock limits, so if there's something you've got your eye on, it's worth getting that order in ASAP.

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Hip Hop Chip Shop has developed something of a cult following in Ancoats, with residents flocking to the kitchen on Blossom Street to get their fix of fish and chips seasoned with rhymes and bass.

Owners have also taken their funky creation out onto the road to festivals and events in the past, and whilst their iconic stereo-shaped catering truck never fails to lure in passers-by, it's the food that keeps them coming back for more.

It's banging. And the fact they're back on Deliveroo is epic news for Manchester chippy lovers.

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Head over to Deliveroo to check out the Hip Hop Chip Shop menu in full.

You can keep up-to-date with all the latest news by following their Twitter @thehiphopchippy.

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]]> 13707 0 0 0 The popular virtual tours return today as the park remains closed to the public.

Chester Zoo will once again be opening their "virtual gates" today for a live stream of animals including lions, kangaroos and even baby penguin chicks.

After the popularity of the previous two virtual tours, drawing in millions of viewers from across the world, the live stream is returning today for a Good Friday special and the zoo is promising you "whole day of animal antics, right from your sofa".

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As the park remains closed to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the zoo is helping Brits to stay home and save lives by turning our "Good Friday into a GREAT Friday" with this virtual tour.

Over the coming weeks, they have also pledged to "try to deliver as much positive news and updates about the animals to you as we can throughout this difficult period".

"There’s nothing like a happy new-born baby animal to lift your spirits!"

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The full schedule of today's animal antics is:

• 10am - 10:20am - Tree Kangaroos (yes, that’s right, kangaroos that live in trees).
• 11am - 11:20am  - Asiatic Lions.
• 12pm - 12:20pm - Komodo Dragons (the world’s largest lizards).
• 1pm - 1:20pm - Sulawesi Macaques.
• 2pm - 2:20pm - Mr Parson’s the Chameleon (Star of The Secret Life of the Zoo).
• 3pm - 3:20pm - NEW Penguin Chicks.

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You can join Chester Zoo live on Facebook here from 10am as they "bring the zoo to you".

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📣You asked for a THIRD virtual live zoo day, so…We’re throwing open our ‘virtual gates’ once again to turn your Good...

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]]> 13717 0 0 0 Bring the taste of the Med to your home.

The sun may be out at the moment, but we're not.

Don't worry though, Gordon's is releasing a brand new Mediterranean Orange gin just in time for summer and it's bringing that sweet taste of the Med sunshine right to your home.

The UK's leading Dry & Distilled Gin company is well-known for it's fruity flavoured tipples including the ever popular Pink gin and the latest Sicilian Lemon release, with the Mediterranean Orange gin being the next addition to the collection.

According to Gordon's, this new zesty drink "boasts fresh orange notes that perfectly complement the juniper and refreshing taste of Gordon's, creating a delicious G&T alternative for those stopping and enjoying a moment in the summer".

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This limited edition bottle has already arrived in selected stores across the UK, but it's set for a wider release and will be available in Tesco supermarkets on 26th May 2020.

In line with the brand's similar variants, the Mediterranean Orange gin is expected to retail at around £16 for a 70L bottle.

You can find out for information on the Gordon's website here.

Although with this beaming sunshine at the moment, it can be tempting to venture out into a public place, it's important that we follow guidelines and stay home to save lives.

Stay home and drink gin instead - there's definitely worse things to be doing!

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]]> 13719 0 0 0 It's getting tough now. 

Day by day, the tension seems to rise alongside the temperature outdoors.

The warmer weather is only making us more irritable. Why can't we all be in the beer gardens and parks together?

Sadly, there appears to be some way to go before that can happen. Still, that doesn't mean we can't look forward to it.

In fact, this is the ideal moment to make a brand new bucket list and write down the stuff you'll do when the red lines are removed.

Freedom is coming, so why not plan for it accordingly? Here are some ideas to get you going...

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Try something truly different

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Peculiar activities have always been popular in Manchester.

Stuff like the Manchester Wing Fest eating contests, axe-throwing competitions, and smash room areas have always piqued our interest. We're hard-wired to find the unconventional intriguing.

Having the confidence to try these activities, however, can often elude us.

When lockdown is over, it's time to let those misgivings go and embrace every strange activity you can find and get involved in.

Making the most of our weird world seems more important now than ever before.

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Go to that place you've always wanted

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This is the obvious one.

Travel, travel, travel.

It might be a while before it's possible to hop on a plane and bid bon voyage to Britain for a few weeks, but once we're given the green light, get out to that place you always wanted to visit.

Make it happen - and bring your friends/family with you if you can.

Once you're there, it'll make lockdown feel a lifetime away.

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Start thinking about your dream home

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Lockdown has forced us to take a good, hard look at where we live and make an honest conclusion: Do we like our homes?

Thousands of Brits are currently renting a stopgap - living in a place that suits them fine until they're financially ready to get the home they've always wanted.

But spending so much time indoors has revealed something. Home is important. And the sooner we find the perfect place, the better.

Once lockdown is done, it could be time to start truly considering what you want from a residence and begin putting money aside to make that dream pad happen.

If you need any motivation, just check your Instagram and note the pics you're most jealous of.

The garden dwellers? The balcony sunbathers? The living room chillers?

This should help to guide your decision for what you want in a new place.

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Travel in style

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Have you ever travelled first class on any form of transport?

Everyone should try it at least once.

When planes are taking off from the tarmac again, consider a little splurge on luxury - especially if you're heading out on a long journey.

It's quite an experience - and one you're unlikely to forget in a hurry.

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Explore, local

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Setting foot in a strange new country is a transcendent experience, but you don't always need to travel for miles to experience nature at its best.

In Manchester, so much beauty is waiting for us right on our doorstep.

Once the social restrictions are lifted, you should make the most of the incredible countryside that sits just a stone's throw away from your home.

Until now, it's been easy to take nearby scenery for granted. But in reality, the likes of Peel Tower, Dunham Massey, Dove Stone Reservoir, and Hollingworth Lake deserve more attention.

When this is all over, head out and discover these local spectacles in all their glory. You'll soon wonder why it took you so long in the first instance.

Hang in there, everyone. We'll get there.

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Our priority is to support the NHS, ensure access to a pharmacy for every community, and look after our amazing colleagues as they support our patients and customers on the front line. That’s why we’re temporarily closing a small number of stores https://t.co/wMVvQRm3CW pic.twitter.com/ZfS5UpuJdZ

— Boots (@BootsUK) April 8, 2020]]> Boots has confirmed that it will be closing 60 of its UK stores this week despite being classed as an essential retailer.

Most of the affected stores will be at locations such as airports and retail parks where footfall has dwindled during the lockdown.

The locations that will close their doors in Greater Manchester are Boots in the Trafford Centre and The Peel Centre in Stockport.

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In a statement, Boots said: "We need to make sure that we have enough colleagues playing their vital role where it’s currently most needed and that we can send home those colleagues who are working in stores that are not busy.

"To achieve this, we are temporarily closing a small number of stores that are very quiet at this time."

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https://twitter.com/BootsUK/status/1247924818575589376

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Any Boots closures on Friday 10th April will be for London-based stores only, while Wednesday will see the closure of a bunch of locations in the North of England.

UK Boots stores that will close from Wednesday 15th April 2020

• Manchester Trafford Ctr
• Leeds Trinity
• Gateshead Metro Centre
• Edinburgh 101Princes St
• Liverpool Clayton Sq Sc
• Dartford Bluewater Park
• Bristol Cribbs Causeway
• London Charing Cross Stn
• London Victoria Place
• London Kings Cross Stn
• Lond Kings Cross Station
• Birm New Street Stn
• Liverpool Lime St Stn
• Newcastle Central Stn
• Reading Station Ovr Brdg
• Edinburgh Waverly St Stn
• London Marylebone Stn
• London Bridge Station
• Newcastle Airport AS
• Glasgow Airport AS
• Birm Airport BS
• Leeds Bradford AS
• Aberdeen Airport Airs Dp
• Heathrow T2 BS arrivals
• Heathrow T3 AS
• Heathrow T3 BS depart
• Heathrow T4 BS arrivals
• Heathrow T4 AS
• Gatwick South AS lower
• Newry Buttercrane Sc
• Caerphilly Castle Court
• Ballymena Fairhill Sc
• Stockport Peel Sc
• Newry The Quays Sc
• Belfast Great Nrthn Mall

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Our priority is to support the NHS, ensure access to a pharmacy for every community, and look after our amazing colleagues as they support our patients and customers on the front line. That’s why we’re temporarily closing a small number of stores https://t.co/wMVvQRm3CW pic.twitter.com/ZfS5UpuJdZ

— Boots (@BootsUK) April 8, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/lancashire-police-release-statement-aimed-at-families-planning-to-flout-lockdown-rules-this-easter-weekend/ Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:44:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13740

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]]> 13740 0 0 0 The constabulary has issued it's most extensive statement yet.

As the nice weather continues, Lancashire Police has taken to social media yesterday to issue a statement to the public warning them against making trips out to local beauty spots over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Any unnecessary travel would flout the lockdown guidelines set out by the government amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

This is not the first statement of its kind released by the police force, but it is one of the most extensive yet.

In a post on Facebook, the statement reads: "We know the temptation to go out with family over this Easter weekend will be high, but right now, we’re amidst a critical peak in this pandemic where we still have the opportunity to make a difference".

"We’ve been working with landowners like United Utilities and partner constabularies like Greater Manchester Police around major beauty spots all over Lancashire, to ensure we are all doing our utmost to keep people safe this Easter weekend".

You may find at some sites, like Rivington Pike, the landowners and local councils have made decisions to shut carparks and close off land to visitors. Please think twice before travelling to beauty spots like Rivington…it will still be here, long after #Covid19 is gone!"

https://www.facebook.com/lancspolice/photos/a.187144407983524/3143446052353330/?type=3&theater

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The statement closes out stating: "Thank you to the majority of people in Lancashire who are following government guidance and doing all they can to support our NHS. For those that continue to ignore the rules, we appeal to you to do the right thing and think about how your actions can affect those around you".

"When you look back at this pandemic, please don’t let your contribution be a fine for unnecessary travel. Stay home, stay safe, support our NHS and save lives!"

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The Department of Health and Social Care has also taken to social media yesterday to echo a similar message over the Bank Holiday weekend and has urged the public to stay at home.

"Anyone can get it, anyone can spread it".

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1248332352041803783?s=20

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Don’t put the lives of vulnerable family members at risk by meeting up with friends this Bank Holiday weekend❌

People can pick up coronavirus (#COVID19) and be unaware that they have it.

Anyone can get it, anyone can spread it.

Don’t take the risk - stay at home 🏠 pic.twitter.com/UJShEHYYzE

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 9, 2020]]>

Don’t put the lives of vulnerable family members at risk by meeting up with friends this Bank Holiday weekend❌

People can pick up coronavirus (#COVID19) and be unaware that they have it.

Anyone can get it, anyone can spread it.

Don’t take the risk - stay at home 🏠 pic.twitter.com/UJShEHYYzE

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 9, 2020]]>

Don’t put the lives of vulnerable family members at risk by meeting up with friends this Bank Holiday weekend❌

People can pick up coronavirus (#COVID19) and be unaware that they have it.

Anyone can get it, anyone can spread it.

Don’t take the risk - stay at home 🏠 pic.twitter.com/UJShEHYYzE

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 9, 2020]]>

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]]> 13747 0 0 0 Shopping has become even less enjoyable than it used to be. 

The process of picking up food takes twice as long as before due to social distancing restrictions, and in many cases, you end up leaving the store without half the stuff you actually went in for.

It's also a little unsettling be in a confined space with dozens of others when COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise across the country.

That's why it's so beneficial to know the quietest time to visit the supermarkets.

Lancs Live has actually explored the shopping habits at particular stores - offering greater insight into when you should be visiting.

Handy knowledge.

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The conclusions reveal that consistent patterns were shared by many of the major stores in Britain.

Saturdays for example, are busy for every supermarket - but foot traffic did seem to be slightly different for certain shops on particular days.

The findings, based on stores on Lancashire, were as follows:

Tesco

• Best time: Monday - Thursday before 11am or after 4pm
• Worst time: Friday or Saturday

Sainsbury’s

• Best time: Wednesday before 10am
• Worst time: Thursday, Friday or Saturday

Asda

• Best time: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
• Worst time: Monday, Friday, Saturday.

Aldi

• Best time: Weekday mornings before 11am and after 3pm.
• Worst time: Saturday by far.

Lidl

• Best time: Wednesday early morning or evening.
• Worst time: Saturday - but better after 6pm.

Morrisons

• Best time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
• Worst time: Monday or Saturday.

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There you have it - the best and worst times to shop in the current climate.

Good luck getting everything you need and stay safe.

We're getting closer to normality every day...

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]]> 13752 0 0 0 We’re all missing our mates right now.

As advised in the government guidelines for UK lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you should only leave the house with members of your household and refrain from contact with anyone else.

This means that we can’t see our mates and obviously, we miss them.

Yes, we’re lucky in the fact that we have a wealth of technology at our fingertips in this day and age, with the ability to message and video call easier than ever before, but sometimes though, you just want to go that extra mile to let your pal know you’re thinking of them.

This is why these long distance ‘touch’ friendship bracelets are perfect for doing exactly that.

The BondTouch silicone waterproof bracelets are designed to help you “be together, even when you’re apart” and “when you touch it, they feel it, no matter where they are on the planet”.

They don’t just have to be for friendships either - they can be for anyone looking for a unique way to stay in touch with someone.

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A pair of BondTouch bracelets will set you back £88, with free shipping.

Whilst this might initially seem a bit steep for a pair of ‘friendship bracelets’, they are so much more than that.

The product description on the website reads: “Download the app that connects the set and tap your bracelet to send a Bond TouchTM to your loved one. Theirs will light up and vibrate, so they’ll know you’re thinking about them.”

“Want to send an extra-special note? You can send up to 10 taps in one message, making it easy to incorporate unique rhythms or create your own secret code.”

The bracelets are rechargeable and come in a variety of colours.

You can find out more information and purchase your BondTouch bracelets here.

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]]> 13756 0 0 0 We’ve got a lot of free time on our hands at the moment, haven’t we?

Ideally, we’d probably like to spend this time doing something productive, but if we can’t, then at least something that feels productive and colouring is great for that.

The concept of adult colouring books once seemed a bit bizarre, but they took off a few years ago now, with just about every theme under the sun being turned into one. We’ve found what has to be the best one yet though.

You can colour in the streets and storylines of Weatherfield in this official Coronation Street colouring book.

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According to the product description on Amazon, this Coronation Street colouring book is “made up of 45 scenes to colour in, from Elsie Tanner in the very first show, through classic scenes and iconic title shots, and ending up with the stars of the current episodes”.

“Lose yourself in the history of your favourite soap with this fun and fascinating colouring book, which is sure to delight Corrie fans old and new”.

Adult colouring books are known to be great for stress-relief and mindfulness practice but also, we reckon this Corrie one is probably quite a laugh as well and a great chance to reminisce on the UK’s longest running soap.

If you fancy getting your hands on the perfect lockdown time-passer, then you can do so on Amazon here.

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]]> 13763 0 0 0 We'll never be saying 'all heroes wear capes' ever again.

In what is possibly one of the most uplifting stories to come out of these tragic times amid the coronavirus (COVID) pandemic, one remarkable woman has flown 50 dogs to freedom who were starving on the empty streets of Cyprus.

It's estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of abandoned, stray and wild dogs roaming the streets of Cyprus.

That number will inevitably rise and conditions will surely worsen now that the country has been placed on extended lockdown until the end of May.

Andrea Siddons arranged to fly the 50 dogs to a better life in the UK and some have now arrived right here in Manchester at Dogs 4 Rescue.

Dogs 4 Rescue is a small, independent dog sanctuary in right here in Manchester. It has developed a unique “cage free” approach to animal welfare to ensure all dogs are socialised in a healthy, relaxed and happy foster home environment, whilst waiting for their forever families.

Sharing the extraordinary story on Facebook this morning, Dogs 4 Rescue wrote:

"When the virus stops passenger flights and no dogs can leave Cyprus, the number of skeletal dogs on the streets and in the pounds increases and they are also the lives lost due to coronavirus, but Andrea Siddons went to extraordinary lengths at huge personal cost, both financially and emotionally, as she arranged for a [Boeing] 747 to fly 50 dogs to freedom".

"Some of the dogs she saved who were starving a few weeks ago have landed here in the UK safe and ready for homes".

"We are in constant awe at her ability, will and determination".

"These are the luckiest dogs - almost as lucky as those waiting in the pounds that will now be rescued as there is room for them."

https://www.facebook.com/www.dogs4rescue.co.uk/posts/2737539269811418

"We are so very proud to know Andrea and be able to take some of her dogs".

"The behind the scenes level of organisation and stress to make it happen is hard to comprehend".

"So brave and so selfless".

A special shout out in this story must also go to pet courier Amanda, who drove through the night to deliver the dogs to safely to Manchester.

If you want to see the amazing work that Andrea does and the lives she transforms on a daily basis, then you can join her CYPRUS DOG RESCUE Facebook group, which offers some much needed hope and happiness during these crazy times.

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What an amazing team of people at Dogs 4 Rescue, Cyprus Dog Rescue & 101 Pet Express Specialist Pet Courier. In fact, amazing just doesn't come close to cutting it.

We're in awe.

This story has warmed our hearts like nothing else - you're all heroes!

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]]> 13772 0 0 0 They'll be no one taking advantage of lockdown on PD Jax's watch.

Lancashire Police have taken to social media to inform the public of the attempted burglary of an empty post office in Accrington.

The burglary, which was reported at 5.08am this morning with the burglar was still at large, was stopped by officers from Blackburn Police, Lancashire Police Tactical Operations, Lancashire Police ARV and one very good boy in particular, Police Dog Jax.

Revealing details of the detainment on Twitter this morning, Lancs Police Dog Unit stated: "Report of a burglary at a post office in Accrington".

https://twitter.com/LancsPolDogUnit/status/1248462774113468416?s=20

"Excellent containment by @BlackburnPolice, @LancsTacOps [and] @LancsARV".

"PD Jax searches and locates male inside the premises".

The man is now detained in police custody.

What a great job by all teams involved here - thank you for keeping us all safe during this time!

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]]> An NHS worker has shared a photo of an angry anonymous note telling her she'd been "reported" for unnecessary travel. 

The handwritten message was left on the recipient's car earlier this week, with the writer erroneously believing they'd issued a warning to someone flouting the rules.

In reality, the driver was actually a member of staff for the British health service.

The note reads: "To the selfish person,

"I have been watching you travel every day in your car. You are not in uniform so this is clearly unessential travel!

"You are part of the problem!

"Stay at home and protect our country and NHS.

"You have been reported."

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Facebook user Sam Halms shared an image of the note on Facebook and clarified the situation: "I don’t usually post much personal stuff on social media but I’m hoping that sharing this on here will reach the idiot that left me this note on my car! Most importantly...

"1: I WORK FOR THE NHS!

"2: I go to work everyday SUPPORTING our country and have done for many years, while you are clearly spending your days watching me, probably claiming that your [sic] employed as a ‘full time mummy’.

"3: Why didn’t you just approach me and ask me what I was doing, maybe then you would understand why I am getting up EVERYDAY to work for the NHS!?

"4: Why on earth would I wear my uniform to and from work at this current time. Equally not all NHS staff have to wear uniform - food for thought!

"5: If this has reached you, hopefully now you feel like a complete FOOL and that you should think twice before sticking your nose into other people’s business!"

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This post has seen a huge reaction on social media, being shared more than 20,000 times since appearing online on April 6.

More than 9,000 comments have been added to the photo - many of which offer words of support for NHS workers.

The post has also given rise to a discussion about how key workers don't always wear uniforms, with some people also pointing to the problems caused by vigilantism during lockdown.

Government advice is to work from home wherever possible until lockdown is lifted. Key workers such as NHS, retail and carers are exceptions to this rule.

The UK lockdown is expected to be extended beyond the original three-week mark, with stand-in leader Dominic Raab claiming lifting restrictions too early would "ruin" progress.

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/gmp-officer-shares-photo-of-bite-wound-after-being-attacked-by-rochdale-man/ Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:22:27 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13777

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A man is in custody after an officer was badly bitten in Rochdale.Yesterday evening (Thursday 9 April 2020) at around...

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]]> A man is in custody after a Greater Manchester Police officer was badly bitten in Rochdale yesterday.

The incident happened yesterday evening when a police constable was responding to reports of a man causing a disturbance on Drake Street in Rochdale.

According to GMP, the man was visiting friends despite the coronavirus lockdown and had been reported to the police. When approached by officers, who tried to engage with the man, he punched two of them in the face.

One of those officers - a 21-year-old police constable - was then seriously bitten and had to attend hospital.

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A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, domestic violence assault, section 18 assault with intent to resist arrest and regulation 8 of the Health Protection Regulation 2020 (Coronavirus). He remains in police custody for questioning by officers.

Superintendent Richard Hunt, of GMP’s Rochdale district, said: “No police officer should have to come to work – doing a job to serve and protect our communities – and be assaulted. It is absolutely disgusting that my officer was faced with this last night and all of our thoughts are with her as she rests at home.

“I recognise that the pictures we are releasing today are quite graphic but I hope they help people to understand the vicious nature of this attack and I know that the people of Greater Manchester will join me in wishing our officer a fast and peaceful recovery.

“This is a particularly challenging time for everybody at the moment, made worse by something so mindless like this. Having spoken to the officer earlier this morning, she said that last night’s incident was a stark contrast to the support she has felt over the past few days, whilst she has been delivering Easter eggs to local children whilst out on patrol. This just goes to show that thankfully, incidents like this are not a reflection of the vast majority of the public, who are showing great support to us.”

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]]> https://themanc.com/trending/new-survey-finds-that-people-named-emily-are-more-likely-to-cheat-at-board-games/ Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:27:59 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13786

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]]> 13786 0 0 0 So, it's Emily we need to keep an eye on then, is it?

In news which is about to have you questioning the loyalty of every Emily you know, a new survey has revealed that people named Emily are the most likely to cheat at board games.

Whether it be Monopoly, Scrabble, Cluedo or whatever - it's Emily you need to watch out for at your next games night.

Let's face it, everyone knows an Emily. It could very well be your name, your sister's name, your cousin's name or your best mate's name. You also might want to check the name of the person writing this article.

It's hugely popular.

The number one most popular girls name for over a decade in the 90s-00s in fact, so that means there's a heck of a lot of board game cheaters out there.

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The survey in question here was conducted by marketing agency Boutique.

When the British public was asked who in their family was most likely to cheat, it was revealed that Emilys were frequently the most named and shamed.

The other girls names making up the top five are Megan, Hannah, Georgia and Claire, and then on the boys side, it's Ashley, William, Scott, Callum and Isaac taking the top spots, so don't be letting them off without a slap on the wrist either.

So, there you have it. Whilst you're on your 5000th round of lockdown Trivial Pursuit, make sure you keep your cards close to your chest when Emily's around.

You have been warned.

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]]> 13797 0 0 0 Manchester. England's second city. Famous for the Suffragette movement, the Industrial Revolution, and the splitting of the atom. We invented Vimto, gave the world Coronation Street, and our self-proclaimed Gay Village continues to fly the flag for our inclusive, welcoming nature.

But one of our loudest achievements started in a barren warehouse on Whitworth Street West way back in the early 80s, at a time when Manchester wasn't just a sea of Parka jackets and dodgy walks. That achievement, or 'moment', put a dreary metropolitan county which was perhaps struggling with an identity crisis, firmly on the map.

Enter The Haçienda, a nightclub, live music venue, and the birthplace of a spirit that has stood its ground for decades. That famous curved building by the Rochdale Canal was the hospital ward in which MADchester reared its ugly, but beautiful head – and 23 years after the famous "shithole" closed its doors, people synonymous with it are always ready to relive its cultural impact.

And that is exactly what happened today, on Saturday 11th April, 2020.

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For the last three weeks, due to the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus, most of the Western world has been locked down – rendering millions of people prisoners in their own homes. Even before its proposed 'peak', the virus has killed almost 10,000 British citizens, hospitalised the Prime Minister, and forced the passage of radical legislation through Parliament in order for the government to effectively tackle its spread, and the damage it continues to cause. It's a worrisome time for the UK.

We haven't experienced a pandemic like this, and, at this point, there is absolutely no point in sugar coating it. We're all f*cking terrified. But with fear comes courage – and the acts of bravery being selflessly committed by our National Health Service, frontline carers, and key workers, will go down in history for generations. The country has come together in a desperate time of need, and today in Manchester, that was more evident than ever.

In the digital age that we're in, it's never been this easy to stay connected, and while video chatting has kept families and friends in touch with one another, people have been taking advantage of live video technology and adapting it during a time in which producing the live television programming that we know and love is practically impossible.

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One of these innovators (or innovations) is United We Stream GM. Led by Mayor Andy Burnham, Sacha Lord – co-creator of Parklife, The Warehouse Project and Greater Manchester's current Night Time Economy Adviser – and the talented minds behind the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the project has been entertaining the nation all week through various nightly live streams, and while it's certainly not over yet, everything fell into place today during their completely live, all-day Haçienda House Party.

Starting at 12pm GMT, the stream kicked off with a whopper of a set from one of the legendary club's Saturday night residents, Tom Wainwright, and by 1pm it seemed like the whole of Greater Manchester was digitally sardined inside a classic Haçienda rave – with people even being turned away at the door, or virtual-door, after thousands of eager music lovers overloaded the United We Stream website and broke the server.

Thankfully, the team's technical whizzes had the website back up and running fairly quickly, and live sets from familiar faces such as Roy Davis Jr, Jon Dasilva, Paul Hartnoll and K-Klass could be heard from the open windows and balconies of thousands of residents across Manchester city centre. An extremely well put together online rave festival was being streamed into tens of thousands of homes and had created a carnival atmosphere amongst a populous that spans 493 square miles.

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The project was a massive success just one hour into its 12-hour lifespan, and by the time Shaun Ryder, Graeme Park and Peter Hook had finished a hilarious Live Q&A, over 1 million people around the world had, at one point, tuned in since 12pm, and queues for as long as 30 minutes could be experienced on the donations website. The Hacienda was once the heart of the Madchester music scene in the 80s and early 90s, but by 9pm on Saturday 11th April, 2020, it was the heart of hundreds of thousands of locked-down households across the globe, and people were lovin' it.

As I write this, iconic DJ and Grammy Award winner Roger Sanchez is effortlessly following a masterclass from David Morales, while legendary New York DJ Todd Terry waits in the wings to close the show – a show that not only kept those who really needed it entertained for a whole day during a global pandemic, but brought the spirit of Madchester back in one fell swoop.

I tip my hat to everyone involved in the United We Stream GM project, those who broke the donations website trying to give money to those who really need it, and every single one of you who stayed at home to enjoy the show exactly as intended – keeping the NHS and our key workers safe in the process.

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Well f*cking done, Manchester, and well done the UK.

Streaming live DJ-sets, live music and live performances, United We Stream will continue to have something for everyone to enjoy while we all spend more time indoors to help the fight against COVID-19.

Pay what you feel, buy a virtual ticket, and watch nightly live streams while you’re inside, with all money raised going to support bars, clubs, pubs, venues, restaurants, performers, freelancers and cultural organisations across Greater Manchester – as well as the fight against homelessness and the vital work undertaken by music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins.

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We have just hit 1.2 million views!! Greater Manchester entertaining @StreamGm @GM_Culture @AndyBurnhamGM I am speechless (for once) #TheHacienda #UnitedWeStreamGM #StayHome

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We have just hit 1.2 million views!! Greater Manchester entertaining @StreamGm @GM_Culture @AndyBurnhamGM I am speechless (for once) #TheHacienda #UnitedWeStreamGM #StayHome

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) April 11, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/prime-minister-boris-johnson-has-been-discharged-from-hospital/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:30:56 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13807

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital and will continue his recovery at Chequers

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 12, 2020]]> Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital.

Downing Street has confirmed that he has been released from St Thomas's Hospital in central London, after being admitted last Sunday.

He will continue his recovery at Chequers, according to Sky News.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1249313525845164032

https://twitter.com/WilliamsJon/status/1249314451704217600

A spokesman for the Prime Minister said: "The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers.

"On the advice of his medical team, the PM will not be immediately returning to work.

"He wishes to thank everybody at St Thomas' for the brilliant care he has received. All of his thoughts are with those affected by this illness."

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital and will continue his recovery at Chequers

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 12, 2020]]>

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital and will continue his recovery at Chequers

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 12, 2020]]>

Downing St: “The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers.” #BorisJohnson

— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) April 12, 2020]]>

Downing St: “The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers.” #BorisJohnson

— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) April 12, 2020]]>

Downing St: “The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers.” #BorisJohnson

— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) April 12, 2020]]>

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from hospital and will continue his recovery at Chequers

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 12, 2020]]>

Downing St: “The PM has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery, at Chequers.” #BorisJohnson

— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) April 12, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/six-major-changes-coming-to-tesco-supermarkets-this-week/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:35:49 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13810

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]]> 13810 0 0 0 Supermarkets have changed massively in recent weeks after the spread of COVID-19 affected the lives of millions across the UK.

Shopping under the coronavirus lockdown has been a very different experience, with opening hours constantly changing.

Tesco this week will make even more of these changes as it looks for more ways to protect staff and customers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The changes were confirmed by CEO Dave Lewis in an email sent out to all Tesco customers, with changes relating to new social distancing measures and even more checkout protection for staff.

Below are six of the key changes coming into effect at Tesco supermarkets this week

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Increase to contactless payments

Tesco, in alignment with the banks, is currently upgrading its tills in order to increase the contactless payment limit from £30 to £45 so that they can speed up checkout activity and so staff have less contact with customers.

However, if you use the Tesco Pay+ app from Tesco Bank you'll be able to pay for up to £250 worth of shopping with a contactless scan right from your phone. This could well be worth looking into.

Restrictions removed

The supermarket has announced that its stock levels are starting to return to normal levels and will therefore remove the purchasing limits on the majority of its products.

From today, limits will only remain on essential items such as toilet rolls, pasta and hand sanitisers.

One-way aisles

You may have experienced this one in your local Tesco, but the supermarket is introducing a new one-way aisle system and a 'one-in, one-out' system across all of its stores.

CEO Dave Lewis said: "As well as the measures we shared with you previously, we’re introducing one-way aisles and a ‘one-in, one-out’ system in stores.

"We’ve maintained longer opening hours to minimise potential queuing. Do ask your local store team for the quiet times."

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Quiet times

Tesco is advising its customers to come during their quiet hours to avoid queuing and bumping into other shopper.

As always, times will differ from store to store but the quietest times will tend to be around an hour before closing.

Protective screens

Tesco has now installed protective screens at the front and back of every till checkout at local stores across the country. This means every checkout can now be open, as opposed to every other checkout.

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New delivery slots - and delivery for the vulnerable

Last week, Tesco was given a list of 110,000 clinically vulnerable and isolated people by the Government and from that list, Tesco identified 75,000 existing customers.

These people now have home delivery slots created for them.

They also say that more and more delivery slots are becoming available in general as they increase their key workforce and receive more data from the Government.

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]]> 13816 0 0 0 The head of a Manchester Bee has been cut off in a park in north Manchester.

The photos of the beheaded bee were posted to Facebook group Mint Manchester earlier today. The bee in question is located in Crowcroft Park in Longsight.

Writing in the group, Keely Jackson said: "Manchester bee had its head sawn off in Crowcroft Park, Longsight! Absolutely disgraceful.

"The person that took these pictures also kindly covered it with a bin bag in order to protect it so it can hopefully be fixed in the future. There are kind people too."

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Since being posted the photos have had over 200 comments on the popular Facebook group, with people expressing their disgust.

One person wrote: "Very unf**king Mancunian who ever done this. Disgraceful."

While another person commented: "I pass this all the time on the way to and from work and it’s a nice reminder of how strong Manchester is! Can’t believe someone’s done that. Shocking."

Plenty of people also chimed in with stories of Manchester bees in their area being vandalised, with one commenter explaining how an entire bee in Monton was recently stolen.

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McDonald's, KFC, Burger King and pretty much every other high street restaurant closed their doors entirely in the midst of the government's enforcement of strict new measures to stop the spread.

KFC announced that all its restaurants were closing with immediate effect on Monday 23rd March to "help protect the well-being and safety of our teams and of our guests".

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However, it was discovered this weekend that a couple of the Colonel's restaurants were still operating with a skeleton crew, offering a limited menu for delivery only.

The chain has quietly reopened its Deansgate city centre restaurant and a Hulme restaurant.

https://twitter.com/becanderton/status/1249008418641371137

Speaking about the re-openings, a KFC Spokesperson said: “Over the last week, we’ve reopened our Deansgate and Hulme restaurants.

"They’re open for delivery only and are serving a limited menu, operated by fewer team members with new procedures in place to help ensure we’re following social distancing guidelines.

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"There’s still a need for affordable, accessible food at this time - so we want to do our part.

We’re also donating hundreds of meals from both restaurants to those on the frontline, including the NHS and key workers, in partnership with Deliveroo.”

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PSA: KFC are still delivering (a limited menu) in Manchester City centre 🙌 pic.twitter.com/29XL2Gi43B

— Rebecca Anderton (@becanderton) April 11, 2020]]>

PSA: KFC are still delivering (a limited menu) in Manchester City centre 🙌 pic.twitter.com/29XL2Gi43B

— Rebecca Anderton (@becanderton) April 11, 2020]]>

PSA: KFC are still delivering (a limited menu) in Manchester City centre 🙌 pic.twitter.com/29XL2Gi43B

— Rebecca Anderton (@becanderton) April 11, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/why-the-coronavirus-lockdown-wont-be-lifted-later-this-week/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:27:15 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13820 13820 0 0 0 The British government does not expect to relax or lift the coronavirus lockdown later this week.

Foreign secretary Dominic Raab, who is currently deputising for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, believes that there are "positive signs that we are starting to win this struggle".

But he also admits that we are not yet past the peak, leading many to believe that the stringent restrictions currently in place are likely to be extended on Thursday when the first review of the UK's lockdown takes place.

https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1249783434257534976

According to Sky News, ministers say they want to be certain the UK is past the peak of the epidemic before conditions of the lockdown are finally eased – and must decide by Thursday whether to maintain three-week-old rules to keep schools and shops shut and order people to stay in their homes.

As a precursor to Thursday's meeting, the effectiveness of social distancing will be up for review today (14 April) when the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meet, Mr Raab confirms.

He said: "We don't expect to make any changes to the measures currently in place at that point and we won't until we're confident, as confident as we realistically can be, that any such changes can be safely made."

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New figures from the health ministry on Monday revealed that 11,329 people hospitalised with coronavirus have died in Britain, making it one of the worst-affected nations in the world.

This number is up 717 on the previous day, down from previous daily tolls. However, data on a Monday is often lower due to underreporting at weekends.

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The UK doesn't expect to make changes to lockdown restrictions this week, Dominic Raab has said

The foreign secretary said the UK's plan "is working" but that "we are still not passed the peak of this virus" https://t.co/EDgt1YNZ4L pic.twitter.com/4yG9CP7aUe

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The UK doesn't expect to make changes to lockdown restrictions this week, Dominic Raab has said

The foreign secretary said the UK's plan "is working" but that "we are still not passed the peak of this virus" https://t.co/EDgt1YNZ4L pic.twitter.com/4yG9CP7aUe

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The UK doesn't expect to make changes to lockdown restrictions this week, Dominic Raab has said

The foreign secretary said the UK's plan "is working" but that "we are still not passed the peak of this virus" https://t.co/EDgt1YNZ4L pic.twitter.com/4yG9CP7aUe

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]]> 13828 0 0 0 ]]> Authorities were deeply concerned about the potential for a disastrous Easter in Manchester. 

The prior weekend's sunny weather saw more than 600 impromptu parties erupt around the city, and Greater Manchester Police admitted they were heading into the bank holiday fearing further breaches.

Unique campaigns were launched to encourage people to spend their Easter indoors.

And the incredible footage below suggests that Manchester did exactly that.

Steven McInerney shared a video to the Mint Manchester Facebook group during the twilight of the Easter break - urging fellow members to feast their eyes on some remarkable images of a city in total hibernation.

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Photographer Paul Walsh captured the images during his daily walks in the city centre; compiling a rare video of Manchester as a deserted metropolis populated with more pigeons and ducks than people.

The description states: "Proud to see Manchester empty its streets on the Easter bank holiday during the coronavirus lockdown in the UK. A flash of sunshine normally has this city up dancing on the beer garden tables, but not this year.

"I hope you're all staying safe wherever you are!"

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The footage will prove both hypnotic and reassuring to viewers - revealing that many in Manchester did stick to the rules despite the sunshine and extra days off.

It is hoped that COVID-19 cases and deaths will level off during lockdown, although the true effectiveness of the quarantine should become clearer in the coming days.

Government officials are still reluctant to ease restrictions, so the streets must remain abandoned for the time being.

For now, all we can do is stay indoors, ponder these peculiar sights of an empty city, and commit them to memory.

One day soon, they will be their overcrowded selves again.

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]]> 13832 0 0 0 Over Easter bank holiday, the world tuned in to experience The Hacienda in its heyday from behind closed doors. 

Ravers who'd been left with strobelight-shaped holes in their hearts by the nationwide closure of nightclubs got to relive the magic of Manchester's most famous venue on Saturday.

The extraordinary 12-hour live stream featured many of the biggest record-spinners of the Madchester era and proved to be a roaring success - with organisers United We Stream beaming the virtual gig into more than one million homes around the world.

Now, they want to do it again.

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Confirmation of a second gig appeared on Facebook, with UWS and FAC51 stating: "Over one and a half million of us came together yesterday throughout the world to dance with The Hacienda House Party.

"There was so much love that we just have to do it again so join us Bank Holiday Saturday 9th May with United We Stream GM for another 12 hour party. Line up announced soon.

"Please help spread the word on the next House Party by inviting all your friends to this event page.

"If you didn’t manage to donate you can still do so here: bit.ly/HaciendaHousePartyDONATE

"Thank you all for all of your support Stay Safe. x"

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Party number two will take place on May 9 - from 12 'til 12 just like last time.

Be sure to keep an eye on the Facebook event for further announcements.

Predictions for the line-up are already flying in - and acts will be confirmed in the coming days.

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]]> 13838 0 0 0 A fundraiser started by a 99-year-old WWII hero has raised more than £4m for the NHS.

Tom Moore is attempting to complete 100 laps of his back garden before he turns one hundred years old, using the aid of a walking frame.

He had originally hoped to accumulate £500,000 for the health service - but Mr. Moore's cause has captured hearts in the UK.

At the time of writing, over £4 million has been donated to his JustGiving page. 

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Speaking to the BBC, Mr. Moore said that the NHS had been "marvellous" in their care when he underwent treatment for a broken hip.

"The patience and kindness I got from them was absolutely amazing," he said.

The army veteran said that he can cope with the difficulty of the task as long as he does not move too quickly, adding that he will "continue to manage" as long as he possibly can.

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https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1250307250821840897

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Born in Keighley, Yorkshire, Mr. Moore was posted to India during WWII and later fought on the Arakan.

His fundraising campaign is continuing to attract more donations every day - and you can help this amazing cause by following the JustGiving link.

There's also a YouTube channel dedicated to chronicling Mr. Moore's progress.

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I’d like to see the magnificently inspiring ⁦@captaintommoore⁩ be knighted for his services to his country in WW2 & now to the NHS. Who’s with me? pic.twitter.com/XMvCZWUdq1

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 15, 2020]]>

I’d like to see the magnificently inspiring ⁦@captaintommoore⁩ be knighted for his services to his country in WW2 & now to the NHS. Who’s with me? pic.twitter.com/XMvCZWUdq1

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]]> 13840 0 0 0 They're available in three different cream filling flavours.

What used to simply be a biscuit to accompany your coffee, has taken on a life of it's own these last few years but now, this is sweet treat is entering a whole new level.

It was teased at the end of last year, but now it's official - Lotus Biscoff is releasing cream filled sandwich cookies and they're hitting stores this week.

Think Oreo, think Custard Cream, think Fox's Crunch Creams, but with Biscoff.

Game changing.

As well as the original cookie, which is stuffed with Biscoff spread, there'll also be a variant with creamy vanilla and another with milk chocolate cream.

Speaking to Tyla on the new biscuit creations, Biscoff said: "The new Sandwich biscuit is the ultimate taste sensation that is sure to go down in biscuit history."

"The Lotus Biscoff Cream has the same unique, unmatched flavour and satisfying crunch of the Lotus Biscoff biscuit, but is circular in shape and packed with a delicious layer of Lotus Biscoff cream."

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"However, it doesn't stop there. These Biscoff sandwich delights are also available with a Milk Chocolate or Vanilla cream filling, meaning that Lotus Biscoff lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to the tasty new creation."

The 150g packs, which contains 15 individual biscuits, are likely to be priced £1.39, but this may vary from store to store and depending on retailer.

Your new isolation snack is launching in the UK this week and will be available to get your hands on from Tesco stores up and down the country, before releasing in all other major retailers shortly after!

 

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]]> 13850 0 0 0 Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a temporary mortuary is being opened in Trafford Park. 

The facility has been built to help the region cope with increasing numbers of COVID-19 deaths.

More than 500 patients have passed away since the first Greater Manchester coronavirus case was reported five weeks ago.

Specially-trained members of GMP will be staffing the Trafford mortuary as they aim to ensure the deceased are treated with dignity and respect.

This is the latest local facility to have been rapidly constructed during the pandemic - with Nightingale Hospital North West at Manchester Central completed in just 14 days.

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Assistant Chief Constable for Greater Manchester Police, Nick Bailey, commented: “Unfortunately, in these unprecedented times, it has been necessary to prepare for an additional temporary place of rest for Greater Manchester.

“I would like to thank all our partner agencies for their assistance and support in helping us open this site at such short notice.

“We sought volunteers from both police staff and officers to operate the facility, and their response has been humbling.

“In less than 24 hours we received enough volunteers to put us in a position to open this vital facility."

He continued: “I would like to personally thank all those who have volunteered. You are a credit to the force.

"It will be of great comfort to the bereaved that your dedication in helping staff this site will allow us to continue treating those who have sadly passed away with the dignity and respect they deserve."

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Most public gatherings have been banned during the UK lockdown, although funerals are permitted to proceed with "immediate family" in attendance only.

This remains a source of contention, with the Good Funeral Guide claiming the government should ban funerals altogether to protect the health of bereaved people.

Lockdown is entering its fourth week from April 13, and measures are expected to remain in place until national COVID-19 cases begin to decline.

Over 11,000 have now died from coronavirus in Britain, with at least 88,000 becoming infected since the outbreak.

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]]> 13854 0 0 0 Manchester Central has looked quite different over the years, but where did it all begin?

As the NHS Nightingale North West temporary hospital is set to take it's first patients after a 14 day construction period, many Mancunians have been reminiscing on the rich past of the Manchester Central building.

From the central railway station, to the GMEX and now Manchester Central, it first opened to the public back in 1880. As you can imagine though, it looks very different in 2020.

Two side-by-side pictures in particular, showing the site in 1965 and now, have been shared across social media platforms over the weekend.

Shared in a popular post by Manchester Past on Facebook, in the Mint Manchester Facebook group and also by users on Twitter, the two photographs have got many talking. Whether they vividly remember how it used to be, or are simply astounded by the new transformation, people are sharing their memories and showing their support.

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The Manchester Central Railway, designed by Sir John Fowler, was one of the city's main railway terminals and opened in July 1880. More than 400 trains passed through the station every day in the 1930s and it operated for 89 years, before closing in May 1969.

After being disused for nearly nine years, the structure was acquired by the Greater Manchester County Council in 1978 to re-develop as a concert venue. After four years of construction to the derelict site, it then opened as the GMEX Centre in 1986.

The GMEX was Manchester's primary concert venue from 1986 to 1995.

It then additionally became MICC (Manchester International Convention Centre) in 2001, introducing an 804-seat auditorium and the Great Northern Hall.

Following the opening of the now named Manchester Arena (then the NYNEX Arena), the popularity of the GMEX as a concert venue diminished and it was renamed as Manchester Central in January 2007.

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From catching trains, to concerts, Commonwealth Games, conventions and now critically caring for COVID-19 patients.

Manchester Central has served the city well over the last 140 years and will continue to do so for many more!

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I was last in there for Comic Con July 2018. There were a few odd things to be seen inside then!

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]]> 13869 0 0 0 Manchester International Festival has confirmed the first show of their MIF Live 2020 programme designed to entertain audiences in lockdown. 

'New Order + Liam Gillick: So it goes...' will kickstart the online festival from Friday 17 April - as MIF plans to stream iconic shows, in-depth discussions and behind-the-scenes footage on a weekly basis.

Originally presented as part of MIF17, 'New Order + Liam Gillick: So it goes..' saw the legendary Manchester band (and a synthesiser ensemble) take over Old Granada Studios for a series of intimate performances created in collaboration with visual artist Liam Gillick.

A brand new edit - cut specifically for MIF Live 2020 - will give audiences an opportunity to witness the original show in all its glory.

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'New Order + Liam Gillick: So it goes...' will be introduced and dissected by Manchester-based DJ and author Dave Haslam and Gillick himself, before plunging viewers into an audio-visual experience unlike any other.

John McGrath, Artistic Director & CEO, Manchester International Festival says: “New Order are Manchester legends with a truly global influence and we’re thrilled to be returning to this fantastic show to kick off MIF LIVE.

"Over the coming weeks we’ll be giving people a peek into our archives, revisiting some of our much-loved Festival shows along with opportunities to hear some of the artists talking about their work, plus exciting new work from Manchester artists.

"We’re grateful for the support of our artists, partners, co-commissioners and rights holders who have enabled MIF LIVE to happen as we find different ways to share and connect during these difficult times.”

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MIF Live will also be hosting digital discussions - starting with singer-songwriter Neneh Cherry on Thursday 16 April.

All shows will be streamed via the Manchester International Festival Youtube channel.

For more information on New Order + Liam Gillick: So it goes... head over to the official page.

Check the frequently updated MIF schedule online.

You can also keep track of announcements via Twitter @MIFestival.

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]]> 13878 0 0 0 The sun is set to be shining all week and now M&S has just released your next essential shopping purchase.

Remember that Percy Pig dessert sauce we all went mad for a few months ago?

Well, it's just got a whole lot better.

M&S has just launched Percy Pig ice cream and it couldn't have come at a better time.

Making the announcement across social media platforms today, M&S delighted shoppers with this new variation on the ever-popular sweet treat and stated that the Percy-flavoured ice cream has a "ripple of fruit sauce and chewy strawberry marshmallows".

https://www.facebook.com/MarksandSpencer/photos/a.99675113611/10157742954943612/?type=3&theater

Speaking on the release of the product, April Preston, Director of Product Development said: "Customers have been asking us for a Percy Pig ice-cream for a long time now, so we’re very pleased to be able introduce one at a time when we could all use a little pick me up."

"Percy Pig is loved by so many, so when we develop a new Percy product, we have to ensure every element of the flavour and texture is synonymous with what our loyal fans expect."

"This velvety smooth ice-cream gives that famous Percy Pig flavour, combined with the soft chewy texture of marshmallow. I love two scoops with an extra sprinkling of mini marshmallows on top and a good rom-com."

If you want to grab some next time you're out shopping for your essentials, then it's now available in stores nationwide and will set you back just £3 for the 453g tub.

It's also suitable for vegetarians too.

Well, that's going straight in our basket!

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]]> 13888 0 0 0 A family in Bolton is supporting their community by setting up a fresh fruit and vegetable stand. 

The trio of Barry brothers - Joshua, nine, Ben, seven, and Isaac, four - have revelled in their newfound responsibilities as stall operators; even delivering food to locals who cannot leave their homes.

Their makeshift fruit store has since gone viral, and Mrs Barry has set up a fundraiser so they can continue to support people moving forwards.

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The page states: "We would love to continue this through the whole of lock down/shielding...

"Obviously this is self funded by us, except for some kind donations of food from Morrisons Breightmet, Fresh & More fruit and veg and a few great local people!

"We need your help to keep the boys as 'stall holders' and to help them to keep making a big difference!

It continues: "Once this time has passed we will be continuing to work to make our community stronger and to look out for those who are isolated. If any funds are remaining after lock down these will go towards providing support to those who are elderly or isolated in our community."

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The family have apparently helped more than 50 isolated neighbours so far - several of whom cannot access food themselves.

To keep this fantastic fruit stall ticking over, you can donate to the cause via GoFundMe.

Bravo, Barrys. What a brilliant idea.

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]]> 13891 0 0 0 It's the latest campaign taking over social media and it's raising vital funds.

Since the start of lockdown and with the necessary government guidelines put in place, the UK has become a nation of runners. To coincide perfectly with this, the Run for Heroes campaign has also been gaining much popularity on social media.

The campaign, which sees members of the public run 5k and then donate £5, has been raising vital funds for NHS charities.

Run for Heroes was founded and launched by 27-year-old Olivia Strong, from Edinburgh.

According to the official Virgin Money fundraising page for the campaign, this challenge can be completed either outdoors or indoors and you don't have to worry if you cannot manage the 5k either - just run what you can.

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So, where does the money go to?

Well, it goes toward a number of causes within the NHS Charities Together initiative, which is to "support the welfare and the wellbeing of NHS staff as they fight COVID-19" and these include:

1. Funding well-being packs for staff and volunteers on wards/departments.
2. Cost of travel, parking, accommodation for NHS staff and volunteers expenses.
3. Other items as requested by NHS Charities that enhance the well-being of NHS staff and volunteers caring for COVID-19 patients.

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You've likely heard the campaign name, or seen the hashtag #RunForHeroes doing the rounds over the last few weeks, whether that be from celebrities such as Ellie Goulding, John Terry and Nick Grimshaw, or even from you're own mates.

You may have even been tagged to take part in the challenge yourself, as a huge part of the campaign involves nominating five others to take the 'baton' from you and do their bit too.

Run for Heroes raised over £1 million yesterday, so now, a new target has been set.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B-63HfwAUOw/

Believe it or not, the initial target for the campaign was just £5k, but after raising that in just four days and hitting the £1 million mark, the target has now been upped to £2 million.

It's really not that far off smashing this number either. In fact, it's 88% of the way there.

This is a truly incredible achievement by all involved and a genuinely good way to feel like you're making a difference, as well as showing support for those fighting on the frontline.

You can find out more information and keep up to date with the progress of Run for Heroes here.

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]]> 13901 0 0 0 The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has discouraged a campaign to light sky lanterns for the NHS - calling the idea 'misguided'. 

Several members of the public were seemingly planning on releasing a number of lanterns into the air to create a display in honour of the UK health service.

However, the NFCC is urging to people to celebrate the NHS in a different way.

These highly flammable objects are extremely hazardous - and can even be the culprit of wildfires during warmer weather.

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NFCC Chair Roy Wilsher said: “While I fully understand people wanting to show their support to the NHS, I would encourage people to find a different way to do this.

“NFCC does not advocate the use of sky lanterns and we do not believe they should be used under any circumstances.

“All emergency services are currently under unprecedented pressure due to COVID-19, and I am concerned this type of activity could not only put additional pressure on the fire service, but further strain on the NHS.

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He continued: “If a sky lantern causes a fire, it could see firefighters spending valuable time dealing with what could be a complex and large-scale incident. Time which could be spent supporting vulnerable people in the community, as part of the fire services response to COVID-19.”

According to the NFCC, one lantern was responsible for starting a blaze that took several days to put out - drawing as many as 200 firefighters to the scene.

Over 80 local authorities in Britain have actually banned the use of lanterns altogether.

For more information, visit the NFCC website.

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The Government has given formal approval for the HS2 project to begin the construction phase

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 15, 2020]]> The Government has given formal approval for the HS2 project to begin the construction phase.

It has issued a notice to proceed to the companies that will build the high speed railway.

Despite it running tens of billions of pounds over budget and being several years behind schedule, Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the green light for HS2 in February.

The Oakervee Review, which is Government-commissioned, warned that the final bill could reach £106 billion at 2019 prices.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1250316316298240001

https://twitter.com/HS2ltd/status/1250304293103493122

HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson said: “While the Government’s top priority is rightly to combat the spread of coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives, we cannot delay work on our long-term plan to level up the country.

“HS2 will be the spine of the country’s transport network, boosting capacity and connectivity while also re-balancing opportunity fairly across our towns and cities.

“Following the decision earlier this year to proceed with the project, this next step provides thousands of construction workers and businesses across the country with certainty at a time when they need it, and means that work can truly begin on delivering this transformational project.”

More to follow.

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The Government has given formal approval for the HS2 project to begin the construction phase

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 15, 2020]]>

The Government has given formal approval for the HS2 project to begin the construction phase

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 15, 2020]]>

.@transportgovuk has approved HS2 to issue Notice to Proceed (NtP) to our main civils contractors. It's a major boost to the construction sector, securing and creating thousands of jobs, particularly for small & medium sizes businesses across the UKhttps://t.co/iL9Oq4jkSF
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— HS2 Ltd (@HS2ltd) April 15, 2020]]>

.@transportgovuk has approved HS2 to issue Notice to Proceed (NtP) to our main civils contractors. It's a major boost to the construction sector, securing and creating thousands of jobs, particularly for small & medium sizes businesses across the UKhttps://t.co/iL9Oq4jkSF
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— HS2 Ltd (@HS2ltd) April 15, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/united-we-stream-to-host-paul-oakenfold-gig-inspired-by-spike-island/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:44:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13915

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]]> 13915 0 0 0 Spike Island has gone down in history as one of the greatest gigs the UK has ever seen. 

On Saturday, United We Stream is hosting a show inspired by Spike Island, to recreate the atmosphere of that legendary music event - even recruiting one of the original lineup members in the process.

DJ Paul Oakenfold was there at Spike Island three decades ago, and he'll be spinning records as part of an exclusive Spike Island tribute via the United We Stream platform.

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Oakenfold starred alongside Dave Haslam, Frankie Bones and The Stone Roses themselves on that momentous day in Widnes in May 1990, with the Spike Island show earning seminal status over time and even inspiring a movie of the same name.

Oakenfold would continue to be a key player in the Madchester scene and started working closely with the Happy Mondays at the turn of the nineties - producing their third album 'Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches'.

Since those heady days, Oakenfold has been named No.1 DJ in the world on two separate occasions in a career spanning forty years.

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He has performed a number of special gigs over the years, but this one will be right up there among the most memorable of all.

On April 18, Oakenfold will take to the decks to recreate his set from Spike Island - and it's entirely free to watch.

Head over to the United We Stream Facebook group for more details.

 

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]]> 13920 0 0 0 Property malfunctions haven't stopped just because we're in the middle of a pandemic.

Nope. Plumbers, electricians and gas workers are in just as high demand as usual.

But unlike a delivery driver dropping off a takeaway or a shop assistant serving at the till, tradespeople can't always work their magic from 2m away.

They often need open access to your home, and there are a few steps you should take to ensure you keep yourself - and visitors - safe when you require property maintenance.

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It's important to disinfect surfaces and clean your house before anyone enters - especially the area/room the visitor will spend most time in.

Do your best to retain 2m at all times, and try to consider the logistics of this before the doorbell rings. You may be able to leave detailed instructions in note form for the maintenance expert to follow.

It is often easy to remain within earshot to offer instructions if required, and you should be able to assist your visitor without having to share the same room.

If anyone in your home is showing symptoms of COVID-19, you should seriously consider if repairs are essential and reschedule appointments fourteen days down the line.

When a fault simply cannot wait, anyone showing symptoms must remain isolated and well away from the visitor.

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Once your visitor leaves, go about disinfecting the house once again - thoroughly cleaning any items they might have touched and wiping down surfaces such as light switches and door handles.

And, of course, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly and regularly before, during and after each visit.

But the most important thing of all is to use your best judgment. We need to keep one another safe after all - and a little bit of extra cleaning/hygiene/social distancing can make a huge difference.

More information about how to protect yourself and others during COVID-19 can be found here.

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]]> 13930 0 0 0 There was also reports of 54 licensed premises serving alcohol across the borough.

Despite previous warnings from the constabulary in light of the government guidelines for UK lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Greater Manchester Police has revealed it was called out to 1,008 public parties over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Revealing to the Manchester Evening News, officers were called to 222 such reports on Good Friday, 309 on Saturday, 386 on Easter Sunday and then a further 91 on Easter Monday.

It was confirmed that many of these gatherings included people from multiple households coming together to enjoy the nice weather in a number of ways including BBQs and street parties.

Additionally, GMP also confirmed that it received reports of 54 licensed premises serving alcohol to customers.

In anticipation of the warm weather expected over Easter, Greater Manchester Police produced and published a map which showed there had been almost 500 house parties and 166 'street parties' reported from 25th March - 7th April, some including DJs, bouncy castles and firework displays.

This map accompanied specific warnings and was released with hopes that it would deter members of the public from meeting up over the long weekend.

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Speaking to the M.E.N, Chief Constable of the GMP, Ian Hopkins, said: "Generally, we are seeing pretty good levels of compliance and, I would suggest, social responsibility from people over the whole of Greater Manchester."

"Our message has been pretty clear, to stay at home and protect the NHS and save lives. That's been the campaign. I actually think it's too easy to talk about the numbers, particularly of deaths and the numbers who have the virus."

"We all need to remember these are real people. People have lost their loved ones. Families are losing people too early when they shouldn't be. Listening to some of the reports about what it's like to lose someone and you can't be with them, it's heart-breaking.

"I just think people who think it's okay to flout the regulations should just think about those families, and think about future families who will lose loved ones if this virus continues to spread in the way that it has been..."

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According to the latest figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 12,107 people have sadly died after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

Greater Manchester's overall death toll has risen to 592, according to NHS England.

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1250053583803990016?s=20

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As of 9am 14 April, 382,650 tests have concluded, with 14,982 tests on 13 April.

302,599 people have been tested of which 93,873 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 13 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 12,107 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/xK3AdMiVZC

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 14, 2020]]>

As of 9am 14 April, 382,650 tests have concluded, with 14,982 tests on 13 April.

302,599 people have been tested of which 93,873 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 13 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 12,107 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/xK3AdMiVZC

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As of 9am 14 April, 382,650 tests have concluded, with 14,982 tests on 13 April.

302,599 people have been tested of which 93,873 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 13 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 12,107 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/xK3AdMiVZC

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/property-developer-capital-centric-secure-funding-as-they-push-ahead-with-jenga-style-hotel/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:21:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13933

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]]> 13933 0 0 0 Ambitious local property developer Capital & Centric has secured funding with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund to finance the construction of an innovative 275-bedroom four-star hotel on Adair Street.

The striking Jenga-style building is another addition to a growing list of offbeat city centre developments spearheaded by C&C - with the group already transforming a 180-year-old mill into a classy living space (Crusader Mill) and creating the first ever owner-occupied community in Piccadilly East (Phoenix).

Covering 110,000 sq ft and 14 floors, the new Adair Street hotel will boast a unique design and rows of planters to provide 'a crescendo of greenery'.

Also included in the blueprints are a restaurant, bar and external terrace area spilling out onto a new public square.

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Designed by Stephenson Studio, the hotel is situated in Manchester’s emerging Piccadilly East district and will operate under Fattal’s Leonardo Hotel brand.

Bowmer & Kirkland have also been confirmed as the main contractor on the £35.5m project - which is expected to commence in summer and complete in early 2022 (provided COVID-19 restrictions are lifted), creating almost 100 jobs in the process.

Tim Heatley, co-founder of Capital & Centric, said: “In these difficult times it’s even more important to be pushing ahead with our Adair Street hotel. It’s going to be a striking new addition to Manchester’s skyline and an anchor development in the Piccadilly East neighbourhood.

“With residents due to move into our Crusader and Phoenix developments later this year and plans for other homes in the area this is going to be a thriving new part of the city.  We’re also creating a new public square flanked by a cafe bar, providing some much needed outside space that anyone can enjoy.

“Yes, everyone’s been hit by the shock of Coronavirus, and we’ve recently set up our building opposite the Mackie Mayor as an emergency supplies depot. Manchester will bounce back and these deals are a positive reminder of how resilient our city region is.”

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Gareth Conroy of Avison Young, property fund managers to the Greater Manchester Pension Fund said: “Times are tough but it’s important that we look to the future and plan for when the crisis is over. This hotel is an ambitious, high-quality project which sets the bar high for development in the city.”

Capital & Centric and Kamani Property have also opened a COVID-19 emergency supplies depot in Manchester’s New Cross, opposite Mackie Mayor food hall and Band on the Wall.

The partners had been working on developed plans for the disused site, but have put these on hold and dedicated the space to helping vulnerable and disadvantaged people. This is part of the appeal launched recently by the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity - a campaign asking for essential supplies such as food, hygiene items and tech equipment.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news from Capital & Centric via their website.

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]]> 13943 0 0 0 He's back and he's taking over CBeebies.

Very few things seem to excite both kids and adults alike quite like Tom Hardy reading bedtime stories.

What was once seen as a rather unexpected collaboration, has now become a cult phenomenon. Whilst he is of course most known as one of the UK's best loved and acclaimed actors, Tom Hardy is now also very well known for his bedtime stories.

It's probably why he's been requested over a million times after his debut back in 2016 and it's also probably why it's back.

Yes. This isn't a drill - Tom Hardy will be taking over CBeebies for a full week of bedtime stories every night.

Confirming his return for 'Tom Week' across social media this morning, CBeebies said in a post: "You asked. He listened! NEW Tom Hardy Bedtime Stories nightly: 27th April - 1st May."

"Yes. EVERY night".

https://www.facebook.com/cbeebies/photos/a.201695253199118/2746954922006459/?type=3&theater

Tom wanted to "play a part in keeping the children of the UK entertained at this challenging time", so will be reading a total of six brand new stories.

Some of the stories he will be reading include 'Hug Me' by Simone Ciraolo', 'Under the Same Sky' by Robert Vescio and Nicky Johnston, 'There's a Tiger in the Garden' by Lizzy Stewart, 'Don't Worry, Little Crab' by Chris Haughton and 'The Problem with Problems' by Rachel Rooney and Zehra Hicks.

Cheryl Taylor, Head of Content at BBC Children's, said: "It goes without saying how thrilled we are to have Tom reading more stories for us."

"It's during challenging times like this that the BBC serves its purpose to entertain the whole of the UK and these new stories are guaranteed to do just that with their themes of long distance friendship, sharing problems and true courage in overcoming seemingly impossible challenges."

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CBeebies Bedtime Stories is on each weekday at 6.50pm on the CBeebies channel and is also available on BBC iPlayer.

You can tune into watch Tom in action every night from 27th April - 1st May.

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You asked. He listened! 🙌NEW Tom Hardy Bedtime Stories nightly: 27th April - 1st May.Yes. EVERY night. 🎉

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You asked. He listened! 🙌NEW Tom Hardy Bedtime Stories nightly: 27th April - 1st May.Yes. EVERY night. 🎉

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You asked. He listened! 🙌NEW Tom Hardy Bedtime Stories nightly: 27th April - 1st May.Yes. EVERY night. 🎉

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]]> 13951 0 0 0 LEGOLAND is bringing us a different type of shark tale during lockdown.

If you're still looking for something a little bit different to keep the kids entertained and learning whilst schools are out, then this may be one of the most unique experiences yet.

LEGOLAND is live streaming it's resident sharks on Facebook this afternoon.

The popular Windsor resort, home to the Deep Sea Adventure attraction, has invited the public on a virtual adventure as it offers the chance to take a deep dive into learning about marine life.

Shared in a post across official social media platforms, LEGOLAND said: "Our aquarist James will be feeding our resident sharks live."

"Learn more about the amazing marine life found at the Deep Sea Adventure in the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort".

https://www.facebook.com/legolandwindsor/photos/a.335371458363/10157232007008364/?type=3&theater

Sharks probably aren't the first thing that spring to mind when you think of LEGOLAND, but the LEGO City Deep Sea Adventure attraction is designed to let you "discover a lost underwater city".

"Boarding a LEGO submarine, you and your team have been signed up as the latest recruits to dive down to the depths and find out what lies beneath the surface".

Usually, guests of the resort can purchase shark feeding experiences, during which they are taught how to target feed the sharks and take part in a Q&A with the aquartists, but the experience has been adapted slightly for live streaming.

Tune into the LEGOLAND Facebook page today at 2pm to see the sharks live in action.

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As of Friday 20th March, LEGOLAND has been closed to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The resort officially confirmed the temporary closure online stating that it was a "very difficult decision to close the LEGOLAND Windsor theme park and Resort Hotels", but "the health and wellbeing of our employees and guests is always our priority and we believe that this is the right decision to continue to protect everyone".

https://twitter.com/LEGOLANDWindsor/status/1240701269116719104?s=20

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COVID-19 UPDATE. If you have booked a visit to the park in the coming weeks please visit https://t.co/tMnv8uUY7J for more information and advice. pic.twitter.com/lkh28YgYuU

— LEGOLAND Windsor (@LEGOLANDWindsor) March 19, 2020]]>

Keep an eye on our page tomorrow at 2pm where our aquarist James will be feeding our resident sharks live! Learn more...

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Keep an eye on our page tomorrow at 2pm where our aquarist James will be feeding our resident sharks live! Learn more...

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COVID-19 UPDATE. If you have booked a visit to the park in the coming weeks please visit https://t.co/tMnv8uUY7J for more information and advice. pic.twitter.com/lkh28YgYuU

— LEGOLAND Windsor (@LEGOLANDWindsor) March 19, 2020]]>

Keep an eye on our page tomorrow at 2pm where our aquarist James will be feeding our resident sharks live! Learn more...

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COVID-19 UPDATE. If you have booked a visit to the park in the coming weeks please visit https://t.co/tMnv8uUY7J for more information and advice. pic.twitter.com/lkh28YgYuU

— LEGOLAND Windsor (@LEGOLANDWindsor) March 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/woman-106-becomes-britains-oldest-coronavirus-survivor/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:04:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13978

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A 106-year-old woman thought to be Britain's oldest patient to recover from coronavirus has been discharged from Birmingham's City Hospital

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 15, 2020]]> A 106-year-old woman has been discharged from Birmingham's City Hospital after recovering from coronavirus (COVID-19).

According to Sky News, she is thought to be Britain's oldest patient to recover from the virus.

The news was confirmed on social media this afternoon in a tweet that read: "A 106-year-old woman thought to be Britain's oldest patient to recover from coronavirus has been discharged from Birmingham's City Hospital."

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1250405799983226883?s=20

More to follow.

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According to the latest figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 12,107 people have sadly died after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

Greater Manchester's overall death toll has risen to 592, according to NHS England.

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1250053583803990016?s=20

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A 106-year-old woman thought to be Britain's oldest patient to recover from coronavirus has been discharged from Birmingham's City Hospital

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 15, 2020]]>

A 106-year-old woman thought to be Britain's oldest patient to recover from coronavirus has been discharged from Birmingham's City Hospital

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 15, 2020]]>

As of 9am 14 April, 382,650 tests have concluded, with 14,982 tests on 13 April.

302,599 people have been tested of which 93,873 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 13 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 12,107 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/xK3AdMiVZC

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 14, 2020]]>

As of 9am 14 April, 382,650 tests have concluded, with 14,982 tests on 13 April.

302,599 people have been tested of which 93,873 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 13 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 12,107 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/xK3AdMiVZC

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/nhs-urges-public-to-take-caution-to-prevent-further-diy-injuries-during-lockdown/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:31:33 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13948

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]]> 13948 0 0 0 The public is being urged to take extra caution at home as a growing number of injuries are being sustained due to DIY. 

Hospitals are hoping to see COVID-19 cases lower over the coming weeks as social distancing measures begin to take effect.

However, with so many people pursuing DIY projects during lockdown, emergency centres have been forced to deal with more accidental injuries caused by power tools.

Oxford Eye Hospital saw a record number of DIY-related injuries earlier this month - prompting experts to emphasise the importance of eye protection for all DIY tasks around the home.

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April and May are popular months to pursue house renovation in any year, as many residents like to get their homes looking 'summer-ready'.

Over Easter in 2019, the NHS logged more than 4,800 admissions to hospital wards for injuries due to drills and power tools, with around 7,000 people hospitalised after ladder falls.

Andrew Bennett, Consultant Physiotherapist at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust and NHS National Clinical Director for Musculoskeletal conditions, said: “The public have rightly responded to the expert advice on staying at home to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s good to keep active and busy while you do.

“But we also know that, particularly when the weather gets warmer, activities such as DIY or gardening can result in injuries.

“As doctors, nurses and Allied Health Professionals deal with the greatest global health threat in a century, it’s particularly important to avoid unnecessary trips to hospital right now, which is why you should always take your time, follow instructions, and check the space around you.”

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NHS England have issued several tips to help prevent injury during lockdown DIY.

Experts recommend taking your time and avoiding shortcuts, following instructions to the letter, and ensuring there are no potential hazards in the area before you begin.

For more information, head over to the NHS England website.

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]]> 13970 0 0 0 An insight into the court hearing that followed Charles Ingram's 'fraudulent' jackpot win on 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' will screen on ITV tonight. 

The former army major infamously walked away from the gameshow with a cheque for one million pounds in 2001, but was stripped of his reward when executives suspected foul play.

The scandal has achieved renewed attention in 2020 as ITV series 'Quiz' unpicks the events surrounding Ingram's win.

With the final episode broadcasting tonight (Wednesday 15 April), viewers are hoping to learn what was said inside the courtroom.

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Ingram, his wife Diana and fellow contestant Tecwen Whittock were ultimately charged with deception in 2003, as the jury concurred the trio had concocted a "coughing" system to guide Ingram to the correct answer.

They were all given suspended jail sentences - but maintain their innocence to this day.

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'Quiz', which stars Michael Sheen as 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' host Chris Tarrant, has enjoyed strong reviews and viewing figures heading into its finale.

The final episode airs tonight at 9pm on ITV.

All three episodes will be available to view on ITV Hub.

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2 vehicles (7 people) from London travelling back from Glasgow in the early hours after visiting friends!! They took a detour through Manchester "for a drink". 4 of them are now £60 worse off!When will people learn??Utter imbeciles. Insp. Shilvock #stayathome #savelives @gmpolice

— GMP Manchester City Centre (@GMPCityCentre) April 14, 2020]]> Greater Manchester Police have fined a group of people who stopped in Manchester "for a drink" after visiting friends in Scotland.  

GMP caught two vehicles in the city centre as they made their way back to London - with passengers admitting they'd been up to Glasgow to visit friends.

A frustrated Inspector Shilvock took to GMP's official Twitter account to share the news, calling them "utter imbeciles".

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https://twitter.com/GMPCityCentre/status/1250094961342758912?s=20

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According to the tweet, police issued £60 fines to those involved.

The post reads: "2 vehicles (7 people) from London travelling back from Glasgow in the early hours after visiting friends!! They took a detour through Manchester "for a drink". 4 of them are now £60 worse off! When will people learn?? Utter imbeciles."

Unnecessary travel is currently forbidden in the UK, with police possessing legislative power to impose financial penalties upon those who breach rules.

More than 1,000 fines have been issued by 37 forces in England and Wales so far.

 

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Whilst authorities continue to heap praise on the majority of the public for remaining indoors amid the pandemic, some people in the Manchester region have continued to flout lockdown regulations.

Across Easter weekend, GMP were forced to break up more than 1,000 parties.

Chief Constable, Ian Hopkins, told the Manchester Evening News: "I just think people who think it's okay to flout the regulations should just think about those families, and think about future families who will lose loved ones if this virus continues to spread in the way that it has been..."

Almost 600 people have died due to COVID-19 in Greater Manchester so far.

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2 vehicles (7 people) from London travelling back from Glasgow in the early hours after visiting friends!! They took a detour through Manchester "for a drink". 4 of them are now £60 worse off!When will people learn??Utter imbeciles. Insp. Shilvock #stayathome #savelives @gmpolice

— GMP Manchester City Centre (@GMPCityCentre) April 14, 2020]]>

2 vehicles (7 people) from London travelling back from Glasgow in the early hours after visiting friends!! They took a detour through Manchester "for a drink". 4 of them are now £60 worse off!When will people learn??Utter imbeciles. Insp. Shilvock #stayathome #savelives @gmpolice

— GMP Manchester City Centre (@GMPCityCentre) April 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/eats/man-recreates-krispy-kreme-original-glazed-donuts-at-home-and-this-is-how/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:22:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=13991

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How to make Krispy Kreme Donuts at home! 🍩 #krispykreme #donut #donuts #fyp #recipe #food #foryoupage #fastfood #dessert #easyrecipe #snack

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]]> It's an incredibly easy recipe too.

An Aussie man has recreated the iconic Krispy Kreme glazed ring donuts recipe and has shared it in a short video on TikTok so that others can have a crack at it too.

Forget banana bread, this is your next lockdown baking obsession.

If up until now, TikTok has just been a big source of confusion, like a party you've not been invited to, or a conversation in a group chat that you're not included in, then this may be the perfect place to get stuck in.

In the one minute video, Rob Nixon, owner of 'Nicko's Kitchen', shows viewers the simple ingredients and the all important method to create these tasty treats right from your own home.

It really couldn't be any easier.

https://www.tiktok.com/@nickoskitchen/video/6779807445091912965

Upon posting to the video sharing platform, the video and recipe has since gone viral, amassing over 787k views from all over the world.

Krispy Kreme donuts aren't the only cult food item that Rob has tried his hand at recreating either.

From KFC chips and McDonald's Big Macs, to Pop Tarts, Subway cookies and even Ferrero Rochers, his TikTok feed is full of useful food hacks and there's really no better opportunity to give them a try for ourselves than with all the time we have on our hands at the moment.

Speaking to LADbible and encouraging others to get involved, Rob said: "Sure it's easier to get takeaway, but when you recreate it at home for your mates or that someone special, it'll leave a lasting impression!"

If you're looking for recipes with a touch more originality though, then have a browse through Rob's YouTube channel, where he has also racked up a hugely impressive 1.2 million subscribers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=5VTJsluKFAk

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For more of Rob's recreation and original recipes, check out Nicko's Kitchen on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

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High-street fashion chains Oasis and Warehouse have collapsed into administration affecting 2,000 workers across 92 branches and 437 concessions

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 15, 2020]]> Oasis and Warehouse have entered administration, according to Sky News.

The fashion chains have become the latest high street stores to be hit by the economical damage caused by COVID-19.

Around 2,000 workers across 92 branches are set to be affected.

Owners, Kaupthing, had been attempting to sell the businesses before the pandemic set in, reports suggest.

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The group has as many as 437 concessions in department stores across the UK including Debenhams - which has also entered administration in 2020.

The pair of stores apparently owed more than £40m in loans and overdrafts last year.

Deloitte are expected to step in as administrators.

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— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 15, 2020]]>

High-street fashion chains Oasis and Warehouse have collapsed into administration affecting 2,000 workers across 92 branches and 437 concessions

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 15, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-chase-has-a-new-chaser-and-theyre-a-former-contestant/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:47:17 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14005

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]]> 14005 0 0 0 Hit ITV quiz show The Chase has a brand new Chaser – and they are a former contestant of the show.

Darragh Ennis from Ireland will become the show's sixth chaser, joining one of the world's strongest quizzing teams alongside Mark Labbett, Anne Hegarty, Paul Sinha, Shaun Wallace and Jenny Ryan.

It's been a whole five years since a new chaser joined the show, when 'Bolton Brainiac' Jenny Ryan joined back in 2015.

Darragh, a post doctoral researcher at Oxford Uni, became a bit of a viral star after appearing on the show in 2017 and bagging £9000 for his team's fund.

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However, when the rest of his team took lower offers in order to join him in the final chase, they took £2700 off of his winnings, which prompted the hashtag #Justicefordarragh to trend on Twitter.

According to The Mirror, an ITV source said: “Darragh has got what it takes to be a Chaser, he has been put to the test and passed with flying colours.

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“They don't bring in new members on The Chase regularly so this is a big deal for the show and Darragh. Viewers will be very interested to see how he gets on.

“The show is so popular with spin off shows now as well so there is a need to increase the team. No one is leaving, Darragh is very much an addition to the team.”

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The show's host Bradley Walsh may have even let slip that a new chaser was joining the ITV juggernaut, when he recently spoke to the Radio Times.

Bradley said: "We’re making more and more shows all the time, so we need to recruit more people all the time.

“So consequently, we have put our feelers out to find other people that will be suitable, and all will be revealed next year.”

It is currently unconfirmed when we will see Darragh on our screens, especially with any new television programming currently being on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.

But we're definitely looking forward to his debut in the hot seat.

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Can't believe they did my man Darragh like this #TheChase #JusticeforDarragh pic.twitter.com/ln10sKUf6w

— Taylor Harris (@Taylor_Harris1) March 20, 2017]]>

Can't believe they did my man Darragh like this #TheChase #JusticeforDarragh pic.twitter.com/ln10sKUf6w

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Can't believe they did my man Darragh like this #TheChase #JusticeforDarragh pic.twitter.com/ln10sKUf6w

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WANTED for daylight robbery #TheChase #JusticeForDarragh pic.twitter.com/IH0QyNSfsx

— Corinne Patterson (@Corinne_flakes) March 20, 2017]]>

WANTED for daylight robbery #TheChase #JusticeForDarragh pic.twitter.com/IH0QyNSfsx

— Corinne Patterson (@Corinne_flakes) March 20, 2017]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-united-play-classy-tribute-to-nhs-at-old-trafford/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:14:02 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14013

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Well done ⁦@ManUtd⁩ ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ee81AuzJo5

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 15, 2020]]> Manchester United has paid a classy tribute to the National Health Service by dimming its lights at Old Trafford to reveal the letters 'NHS'.

The tribute was spotted this evening by a passer by in Trafford who took a photo of the sign, which usually displays the bright red letters of 'MANCHESTER UNITED' across the front of the ground.

Of course, the tribute is in honour of the frontline NHS staff currently fighting coronavirus in hospitals and care homes across the UK.

Former Manchester United player Gary Neville was the first to congratulate the team on their show of love for the NHS, tweeting the photo earlier this evening.

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https://twitter.com/GNev2/status/1250514380200054790

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Commenting on the tribute, one Twitter user said: "Old Trafford lights dimmed to be blue to show love & support for the NHS. It's not much, but it's something & it's absolutely class."

While another wrote: "Old Trafford lit up in blue for probably the first and only time to say thanks to the NHS doctors & nurses who are saving lives."

Well done Manchester United, and thank you to the NHS staff and key workers currently doing their best to safe lives.

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Well done ⁦@ManUtd⁩ ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ee81AuzJo5

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 15, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/government-confirms-date-that-people-can-expect-furlough-money/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:18:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14017

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]]> 14017 0 0 0 Furlough payments will be made at the end of April, according to Rishi Sunak.

The Chancellor, who announced the support for paying employees back in March, has confirmed the Job Retention Scheme will be open for applications on April 20.

For those who apply, payments are set to be distributed before the end of the month.

"There will be several days between submitting an application and receiving cash," the Chancellor confirmed.

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The Job Retention Scheme is open to all UK employers for an initial period of three months, and furlough leave can be backdated as far as March 1.

This support is part of a £330bn financial package designed to prop up the economy during COVID-19 - with the government covering 80 per cent of employee wages at eligible businesses (up to £2,500 per month).

Statistics suggest as many as nine million people in the country have been placed on furlough so far.

For more information on furlough payments, head to the government website.

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]]> 14024 0 0 0 Donations for the army veteran walking around his garden 100 times has topped £12 million as he completes his final laps. 

99-year-old Captain Tom Moore, who fought in World War II, had been hoping to raise some extra money for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic by completing 100 circuits of his outdoor yard before May.

But his Twitter page confirmed the Captain entered the final laps way ahead of schedule - generating a huge amount of money in the process.

He crossed the finish line live on BBC Breakfast at around 8:30am.

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https://twitter.com/captaintommoore/status/1250681399117570049?s=20

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Mr. Moore had initially been hoping to complete the challenge by the time he turned 100 years old at the end of April.

Talking to the BBC, the Captain had some words of reassurance for the public, saying: "The sun will shine on you again."

Donations have come in from more than 600,000 supporters, smashing the original target by 2439 per cent.

Head over to Mr. Moore's JustGiving page to contribute to a marvellous cause.

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Final 10 laps ....#walkwithtom #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay

— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 16, 2020]]>

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— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 16, 2020]]>

Final 10 laps ....#walkwithtom #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay

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]]> 14029 0 0 0 Andy Whyment has revealed that Coronation Street may have to be taken off air if filming cannot be resumed by June.

The UK's longest-running soap, set and filmed in Manchester, has already been reduced to just three episodes a week due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Filming was suspended at the end of last month to ensure safety of the cast and crew.

The show currently airs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but now star Andy Whyment, who plays Kirk Sutherland, has revealed it may be forced off screens completely if they run out of episodes to air.

Speaking on the 'MUTV Group Chat' UTD Podcast reaction show, he said: "I think we've got until the beginning of July in the can, so we need to get back hopefully by the middle of June with a bit of luck, otherwise it's going to go off air".

"We've cut down from six episodes a week to three episodes a week, obviously to stay, but hopefully we'll get back."

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He continued: "A lot of the airlines have announced they're going to start flying again mid-June, so I'm presuming if that's going to happen then hopefully we should be able to get back to work with a bit of luck, so fingers crossed".

In a post on Instagram toward the end of March, Andy also shared an insight with fans into the changes that have been made to the filming of the show, stating that: "[It's] been a tough week at work with rewrites and changes with some cast members having to self isolate".

"[I] just want to say I’m so proud of everyone [at] Coronation Street, the way people have mucked in this week has been incredible and shows how much love there is for the show".

"It’s a mad situation we all find ourselves in but we’ll get through this, stay safe everyone".

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There has been no official comment, or confirmation on the above from ITV as of yet.

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]]> 14039 0 0 0 Three of the most popular takeaway chains in the UK have taken steps towards reopening. 

March saw many major restaurants close completely due to the COVID-19 pandemic - even halting delivery services.

But as the UK enters its fourth week of lockdown, Burger King, Pret A Manger and KFC have slowly begun to distribute food and drink again.

The return of this trio is a subtle yet reassuring sign that the country is tip-toeing its way back to normality following one of the most tumultuous periods in living memory.

However, there will be a number of big changes surrounding the way these chains operate moving forwards.

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Workers will be preparing food from limited menus - with a fresh focus on hygiene, safety and deep cleaning in kitchens.

KFC has already opened 11 of its restaurants for delivery only - including Manchester and Stockport branches - whilst Burger King has started sending out food from a small number of southern locations.

Pret is containing its re-launch phase to London for the time being - focusing on branches close to hospitals.

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The cafe explained their reopening strategy in a statement: "This allows us to also get our supply chain up and running to donate food to homeless charities, so we will be donating 7,000 additional meals per week to our homeless charity partners," the chain said in a statement.

NHS staff are also eligible for discounted items from Pret - with 50% off food until the end of April.

 

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]]> 14046 0 0 0 The Spirit of Manchester distillery has switched production from gin to hand sanitiser.

It has been announced this week that Manchester Gin’s distillery has turned production over from gin to hand sanitiser to support the NHS Nightingale North West hospital amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Spirit of Manchester distillery, in the heart of the city centre, has dedicated it's 1,000-litre copper still, 'Wonder Wend', to producing the product.

The company has delivered 200 bottles to the hospital earlier this week and is working toward delivering a further 1,200 later this week.

Whilst producing the sanitiser at a cost, Manchester Gin co-founders, Seb Heeley and Jen Wiggins, have still pledged to continue to support the NHS Nightingale North West, which has seen Manchester Central transformed into a 750-bed hospital to help the NHS cope with the number of patients in the region.

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“We now want to help as many frontline services as possible. Our distillery can produce large volumes of sanitiser and can do so at cost, keeping prices low for those who need it most. If you’re a key worker on the frontline and are struggling to source sanitiser, we hope we’ll be able to help your team and make your day-to-day work somewhat safer.

“It’s important now that we try to limit the number of single-use individual bottles we throw away and try to refill them for as long as possible. Without suitable dispensers, the chain stops, no matter how much sanitiser we produce.”

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Manchester Gin has also launched a 'Stay at Home' gin tasting experience at the start of this month, which is bringing the art of gin tasting to living rooms across the city and is streaming on their social channels.

You can find out more about Manchester Gin's production of hand sanitiser here.

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one time my ex was playing w my boobs and he held them so they would sit up higher and said wow imagine if they looked like that all the time. i should’ve k*lled him❤️

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]]> 14052 0 0 0 Event organisers are rallying around charities set to lose £4 billion due to COVID-19. 

Thousands of fundraisers across the UK have been suspended given the ban on mass gatherings - leaving charities with an enormous shortfall that could result in closure.

In response, organisers of mass-participation sports events have created a new campaign to save philanthropic institutions.

The 2.6 Challenge begins on Sunday 26 April - the original date of the 2020 London Marathon (which raises millions every year) - and anyone can enter.

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For the challenge, people are being encouraged to invent an activity based around the numbers 2.6 or 26 - raising funds or donating to Save the UK’s Charities via twopointsixchallenge.co.uk

The 2.6 Challenge is open to every person – and the only requirement is that the activity must follow the Government guidelines on exercise and social distancing.

Nick Rusling, Co-Chair of the Mass Participation Sports Organisers group (MSO) and CEO of Human Race, said: “The 2.6 Challenge can be anything that works for you.

“You can run or walk 2.6 miles, 2.6km or for 26 minutes. You could do the same in your home or garden, go up and down the stairs 26 times, juggle for 2.6 minutes, do a 26 minute exercise class or get 26 people on a video call and do a 26 minute workout – anything you like.

"We want people to get active, have fun and raise money to help Save the UK’s Charities by giving money or raising funds for the charity close to your heart.”

Paul Foster, Chief Executive at the Great Run Company, said: “The 2.6 Challenge is an excellent opportunity for all of us, and our network of amazing runners and partners from around the UK to do something to help the incredible UK charity sector at this challenging time.

He continued: "We know our runners put in a lot of time, training and fundraising to participate in our events and we encourage everyone to take part in The 2.6 Challenge to help raise important funds for the UK charity sector."

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Funds raised from the 2.6 Challenge will give charities a fighting chance and soften a huge financial blow over summer.

If organisations can survive through a difficult period, they may be able to recoup some of their losses later in the year - with major events like the London Marathon and Great North Run rescheduled for autumn.

For more information on The 2.6 Challenge, visit twopointsixchallenge.co.uk.

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]]> 14057 0 0 0 There's no end to Mancunians' creativity.

At a time where the sales of board games in the UK soared massive 240% during just the first week of lockdown, someone has created their very own Manc version of 'lockdown' Monopoly and it looks absolutely brilliant.

The game, which has been designed to encourage the public to stay at home, sees the usual Monopoly rules apply, but with a more local and comedic twist.

In the 'lucky Manc bee' version, you’re buying things around your house and city of Manchester. The Community Chest has been replaced by ‘Chest of Sanitation’, Free Parking is now ‘You’ve made the bed! Collect the pot’ and then Mayfair has become ‘Loo Roll’.

How ace is this?

Shared on Reddit and posted on Imgur, user BarandStool1993 created the Manc edition of lockdown monopoly to "keep us sane" and to "keep people smiling" whilst stuck indoors amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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BarandStool1993 further went on to say that this edition was just "made for a fun project" and confirmed that they "shall put up a printable version" for everyone to download "once all the cards are done".

Well, we can't bloody wait for this.

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You can already download the board image now for FREE, but make sure you keep your eye out for the release of the official cards and full printable version here.

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]]> 14060 0 0 0 Police are warning people to exercise caution following the emergence of a new supermarket email scam. 

Action Fraud - the police unit responsible for analysing cybercrime - confirmed they had received more than 30 reports of fake emails from shops in the UK.

The message tells recipients they are entitled to free vouchers and contains a link that leads them to a "genuine-looking website" that steals login details and financial information.

According to Action Fraud, these scammers have been masquerading as Tesco. However, some users claim to have received similar messages from the likes of Morrisons, ASDA and Sainsbury's.

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https://twitter.com/gmpfraud/status/1250679693071843328?s=20

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Hoaxes have remained high throughout the coronavirus pandemic, with cybercriminals capitalising on the confusion and uncertainty of the current climate.

People are relying on email communications from supermarkets more than ever, and this latest scam has been designed to seize upon people searching for new ways to finance food.

Police are urging the public to check emails carefully and avoid following links or downloading attachments in any suspicious-looking messages.

Never respond to emails that ask for your financial details.

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Experts say that if you receive a text or email from your supermarket, bank or HMRC during this period, you should get in touch with the organisation separately to confirm its legitimacy. Do not use any contact information that appears in the message.

Learn more about protecting yourself from COVID-19 scams on the Action Fraud website.

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⚠️ ALERT: Reports have been received about these fake Tesco emails offering ‘free vouchers’ during the coronavirus outbreak.

The link leads to a convincing-looking #phishing website that is designed to steal your login, personal and financial information! #coronavirusfrauds pic.twitter.com/QcRAfdn5vQ

— GMP Economic Crime (@gmpfraud) April 16, 2020]]>

⚠️ ALERT: Reports have been received about these fake Tesco emails offering ‘free vouchers’ during the coronavirus outbreak.

The link leads to a convincing-looking #phishing website that is designed to steal your login, personal and financial information! #coronavirusfrauds pic.twitter.com/QcRAfdn5vQ

— GMP Economic Crime (@gmpfraud) April 16, 2020]]>

⚠️ ALERT: Reports have been received about these fake Tesco emails offering ‘free vouchers’ during the coronavirus outbreak.

The link leads to a convincing-looking #phishing website that is designed to steal your login, personal and financial information! #coronavirusfrauds pic.twitter.com/QcRAfdn5vQ

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]]> 14066 0 0 0 "My wife hates it when I work from home"

Working from home has very much become the new normal for millions across the world amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and it turns out this is no different for Banksy either.

The elusive and anonymous Bristol-based street artist took to Instagram yesterday evening to reveal images of his latest lockdown artwork to his 7.8 million followers and it seems he's got a bit of a pest problem.

The post was comically captioned: "My wife hates it when I work from home."

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Aqdh4Jd5x/

We're sure a lot of people can relate to that.

The artwork, which is aptly set in a bathroom as the world is encouraged to stay home and save lives, depicts multiple rats causing mayhem. Many who are familiar with Banksy's recent projects will be aware that rodents are known to heavily feature.

The rats are seen here knocking the bathroom mirror to one side, hanging on the light switch, swinging on a towel ring, stepping on a tube of toothpaste and more.

Well, they must just be bored like everyone else, can you blame them?

This latest artwork has received plenty of positive feedback, with the Instagram post already amassing over 1.9 million likes and thousands of comments from fans in response.

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]]> 14068 0 0 0 The tragic passing of a four-year-old girl has sparked a mass outpouring of grief from the Manchester community.

Little Lyla Mae O’Rourke, from Failsworth, had bravely battled acute lymphoblastic leukaemia since birth - and her condition appeared to be improving following a bone marrow transplant from big sister Leoni.

A recent relapse, however, led to her hospitalisation, and she sadly passed away from cardiac arrest at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital last Saturday.

Lyla Mae lived in Failsworth with mum Jayde, dad Ryan, little brother Loki, and Leoni. Her heartbreaking death has led to tributes rolling in from family and friends in the local community.

The four-year-old, who loved to sing and dance, was described as being "sassy", "kind" and "determined" by her mother.

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Friend Leanne Paterson has set up a page via JustGiving to help Lyla's parents - with many unable to visit and offer their support in person due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Her family are also having to plan a funeral service that only ten people will be allowed to attend.

The fundraiser, which will allow the family to give Lyla the send off she deserves, has already seen more than 200 donations. These donations will also go towards the creation of a memorial that her friends and family can visit.

You can make a contribution here.

Our love goes out to Lyla's friends and family at this horrible time. RIP Lyla Mae.

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According to experts, the shower should be visible from Thursday evening (16 April), although your best chance of catching it is on the evenings of April 22-25.

The Lyrid showers appear every year, tending to peak around April 22.

Shooting star counts typically range from five to 20 meteors per hour, averaging around 10.

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The advice is to look out towards the North East after midnight and before daybreak.

Lyrid showers have been known to intensify when planets steer the one-revolution dust trail of the comet into Earth's path. This happens every six decades or so.

Those in rural spots should enjoy a superior view due to lack of light pollution.

 

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]]> 14080 0 0 0 What started with Benidorm beer price slashing has seen the Costa del Sol respond.

The Foreign Office may have advised against all non-essential/holiday travel for the foreseeable amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it's seems there's a lot for Brits to look forward to when holidaymaking does resume.

There's an alcohol price slashing war going on in Spain at the moment if you didn't know and tourists could hugely benefit from it.

As Spain is soon set to relax it's lockdown guidelines, many bars in tourist hot-spots popular with the British public, are preparing to lure in holidaymakers with cheap beer and a 'happy hour' that could last up to three hours.

It was even recently reported that, according to predictions from industry alcohol suppliers, bars in Benidorm could cut the price of a pint to just 50p.

Speaking to Euro Weekly News, supplier Derek Payne said that: "Busier bars with larger turnovers have been selling beer at low cut prices for some time, and it's realistic to think they will have offers, like a pints for €1 or as low as 64 cents."

"It's about volume of sales."

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After these reports surfaced though, bar owners in the Costa del Sol have taken notice and are starting to respond with what could break out as a beer trade war in the fight to attract back customers.

Once again, speaking to Euro Weekly News, local Costa Del Sol bar owner, Mark Sutherland, has said: ”Bring it on, firstly why would someone want to go to Benidorm when they can have some extra class on the Costa del Sol."

"If it’s down to cheap beer, we can also look at playing that game but remember there’s quality beer and crap and wouldn’t a holidaymaker from the UK rather sit in a class establishment on a beautiful sea front rather than be surrounded by two-seater motor scooter boozers."

"I’ve already contacted my beer suppliers to see what deals they are cutting on the lesser brands, personally at present we sell ice cold Amber lager, which is a quality beer at €3, but if customers want cheaper then so be it."

Well then.

As well as competing for custom, it's also believed that this price slashing war could too be rooted in reducing alcohol waste.

The CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) has warned that up to £50 million of beer and cider could potentially end up down the drain if unused barrels go out of date before venues re-open.

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All this fighting talk may seem a bit petty at the moment, but if there's one thing we can be sure of, there's a silver lining in it for tourists looking to make the most out their money on their first post-lockdown holiday.

May as well start looking at flights for next year then.

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]]> 14095 0 0 0 Aldi has launched a home delivery service to help those struggling in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.

It's the first time the German chain has introduced delivery. It will be selling food parcels on its website for the first time from this Friday (April 17th).

The move is a way to help those struggling to get out and shop during the UK lockdown, especially the vulnerable, elderly and those suffering from the life-threatening infection.

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The store will be selling food boxes online, which will contain 22 essential products – including antibacterial handwash and a four-pack of toilet roll.

They will also contain tinned soup, rice and pasta and will be available to order online at Aldi.co.uk/food-parcels at a retail price of £24.99 including delivery.

 

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Fritz Walleczek, managing director for corporate responsibility at Aldi said: "We are committed to providing quick, safe and affordable access to food for all our customers and understand that, for some, visiting one of our stores is not an option at the moment," he explained.

"We’re constantly looking for new and better ways to support our customers in these uncertain times and I’m hopeful that these food parcels will make life a little easier for some of the country’s most at-risk people."

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Boxes will be limited to just one per customer, and will contain the following:

• Antibacterial Handwash
• Aloe Vera Toilet Tissue 4pack
• Choceur Milk Chocolate Bar
• UHT Green Semi Skimmed Milk
• Rice Pudding
• Salted Peanuts
• Biscuit Barrel Assortment
• Gold Label Tea
• Instant Coffee
• Premium Baked Beans
• Premium Plum Tomatoes
• Bolognese Pasta Sauce
• Tuna Chunks In Brine 4pack
• Bramwells Carrot & Coriander Soup
• Tomato Soup
• Minestrone Soup
• Chilli Con Carne
• Basmati Rice 1kg
• Fusilli
• Part Baked Brown Roll
• Sliced Carrots
• 4 Pack Sweetcorn

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]]> 13867 0 0 0 Chicken is social grub. It's the type of food we tuck into together with others. 

Whether we're flocking to a takeaway at 2am after a night on the town, pecking away at a huge pile of wings as we squawk at the sport on tele, or roasting an entire bird on a Sunday, chicken is a food we've come to associate with gatherings.

Whilst many of us are indoors with the people we love right now, most of the major chicken takeaways have been, well, taken away. The routine has been ruined.

But you needn't worry. There are more than a few delicious options for those missing out on the delights of truly tasty chicken recipes.

The little local chicken restaurants in Manchester are coming to the fore - and many are whizzing their dishes around town as we speak.

Here are a few worth sampling...

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Flock

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Flock is an international chicken restaurant - serving fowl from all four corners of the planet.

The restaurant "handpicks flavours and sauces from all over the world" and seems to have struck a chord with locals for their intriguing recipes, having even signed up to the iconic Manchester Wing Fest in August.

Orders can be processed via Deliveroo or JustEat. You may also be eligible for 20% off if you spend more than £25.

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Peck & Yard

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Cosy little hatch-like eatery Peck & Yard is situated a little further afield in Chorlton-cum-Hardy - serving wings, breast, thighs and bao buns.

Specialising in Pan Asian-style chicken and voted among the UK's best takeaways, Peck & Yard is the ideal solution for a Saturday night treat.

Customers go particularly mad for the wings here, which have been on show at some of the UK's biggest chicken events.

Peck & Yard are available via Deliveroo and UberEats.

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Pull Up

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Fancy some chicken with a Caribbean twist?

Pull Up is your best bet.

They even do a Reggae Roast on Sundays - a truly incomparable dish with chicken, carrot, sweet potato mash, plantain, rice ’n’ peas, mac ‘n’ cheese and spicy gravy.

The Great Ancoats Street cafe is still serving to homes across Manchester, and you can place orders via Instagram message, Deliveroo, or calling 0161 637 9370.

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]]> 13967 0 0 0 It can be so easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom, but there's plenty to smile about.

Although it's hard to believe, we're only four months into this year.

From the threat of WW3 back at the start of January, to the devastation of the apocalyptic wildfires in Australia, the damage and disruption across Europe caused by Storms Dennis and Ciara, tragic and sobering celebrity deaths and now the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020 really has thrown at lot at us so far.

As overused as it may be at the moment, unprecedented is really the only word fitting.

And we all thought it was going to be 'our year' as well, didn't we? It still can be though.

A lot may be uncertain right now, but 2020 is alive and kicking. There's plenty to smile about, if you know where to look, and we want to shine a light on some of the most positive, uplifting, light-hearted, funny and inspiring stories that we've reported on so far to prove that this year hasn't been a complete write off just yet.

All is not lost and here's why...

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99-year-old war vet raising money for NHS

In a story that captured the hearts of the nation like nothing else before, WWII veteran, Captain Tom Moore, raised a staggering £12 million and counting for the NHS.

Just how did he achieve such a feat though?

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The 99-year-old vet set the target of walking 100 laps around his garden before his 100th birthday on 30th April. He crossed the finish line live on BBC Breakfast at around 8:30am on Thursday 16th April and became a true hero in doing so.

This story won't be forgotten anytime soon!

You can read the full article here.

 

Adventurous penguins

After Shedd Aquarium in Chicago had to close its doors to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the resident penguins were allowed to roam freely and went one one heck of an adventure.

Brilliantly, it was all documented on social media too.

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This story showed that there was some real strong penguin appreciation right across the world and we absolutely loved to see it.

You can read the full article and watch the videos here.

 

Showing our support

When the nation heard that the first clap for NHS was taking place, many weren't quite sure exactly what to expect. We certainly didn't expect it to be such a powerful and moving moment that saw a once very divided country, unite for a common purpose...

Showing our support for the heroes holding our country together.

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The #clapforNHS, #ClapForCarers & #ClapForKeyWorkers takes place every Thursday evening at 8pm.

You can read the full article here.

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Northern nans

This brilliant story emerged after strict social distancing measures were announced for the elderly amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Three northern nans moved in together to self-isolate and combat loneliness.

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Doreen, Carol and Dotty, from the North of England, just didn't fancy self-isolating alone during UK lockdown. They'd much prefer to do it together and that they did.

The best bit about this story is that the ladies admitted to having "a supply of wine in" to get them through and that wine is the only item they had been panic buying.

You can read the full article here.

 

Iceland proposal

This one's just brilliant.

A man who had originally planned to propose to his partner on holiday in Iceland, did so in an Iceland Foods store instead.

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After their trip to Iceland was cancelled amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this put his proposal plans up in the air. All in good humour though, he settled for the next best thing... and she said yes!

Iceland Foods is also paying for their pending honeymoon to Iceland too.

You can read the full article here.

 

Cats against racism

“There was some racist rubbish here but I covered it up with this picture of a cat”.

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What do you do when you see posters with fake ‘racist rubbish’ plastered across the city? Cover it with a cat sticker, obviously.

Earlier this year, someone was using stickers with pictures of a cat on to cover up supposedly fake posters across Manchester that were part of a smear campaign against the global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion and people absolutely loved it.

You can read the full article here.

 

Community spirit

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused devastation for families the world over, but even amid so much dark, it's really brought communities together in a way that we haven't quite seen before.

It's brought out the best of us.

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Stockport Bears: Two bears and a garden in Stockport went viral on social media for all the right reasons towards the end of March and honestly, it's the content we didn't know we needed until now.

• Read the full article here.

Socially Distanced Cuppa: This street Hebden Bridge has got the right idea. After one neighbour admitted to feeling loneliness during self-isolation, they all got together for a 'socially distanced cuppa' and a catch up.

• Read the full article here.

Stockport Spider-Man: It's all happening in down in SK. This time, someone dressed as fan favourite superhero Spider-Man was spotted cheering up kids in isolation whilst on his daily jog and he proved very popular.

• Read the full article here.

Bolton Food Stall: In this heartwarming story, three young brothers in Bolton chose to run a FREE fruit and veg stall from their driveway to help over 50 of their isolating neighbours, several of whom cannot access food themselves.

• Read the full article here.

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There's plenty of local people showing community spirit, brightening days and making the most of lockdown across Greater Manchester right now and we've compiled a playlist of videos demonstrating just that over on our Facebook page.

Here's just a few of our favourites.

 

Social Distance Badminton

https://www.facebook.com/1414862805440360/videos/2338814626418229/

 

Dancing With Distance

https://www.facebook.com/1414862805440360/videos/563564427601954/

 

The Best Bits

https://www.facebook.com/themancuk/videos/681797059259923/

If you want to check out the rest of the playlist, you can do so here.

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Well Manchester, haven't we shown just what we're really made of here? The best city and the best people in the world - we're in this together.

What's your favourite positive story from this year so far? Any others that we haven't included? Make sure to share yours with us, because we can always do with more reasons to smile right now.

Keep your chin up everyone, we got this - Stay home, protect the NHS and save lives!

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Social Distance Badminton With Neighbour

These neighbours just had a game of social distancing badminton 😂🏸

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Social Distance Badminton With Neighbour

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Social Distance Badminton With Neighbour

These neighbours just had a game of social distancing badminton 😂🏸

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Amazing Moments From The Last Few Weeks

Human beings are a resilient bunch. Some of you have created some amazing moments during a particularly grim time in the last few weeks. Here are just some of them. 💛🙌

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Social Distance Dance In Cheshire

Every morning at 11am, residents on a street in Cheshire take to their doorsteps for a "social distant dance..." 👏

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Social Distance Dance In Cheshire

Every morning at 11am, residents on a street in Cheshire take to their doorsteps for a "social distant dance..." 👏

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Amazing Moments From The Last Few Weeks

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Amazing Moments From The Last Few Weeks

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Social Distance Dance In Cheshire

Every morning at 11am, residents on a street in Cheshire take to their doorsteps for a "social distant dance..." 👏

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Manchester Claps For Our NHS And Carers During Coronavirus Lockdown

Thank you NHS. Thank you to all of our carers. Well done, Manchester. 👏💙

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Manchester Claps For Our NHS And Carers During Coronavirus Lockdown

Thank you NHS. Thank you to all of our carers. Well done, Manchester. 👏💙

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Manchester Claps For Our NHS And Carers During Coronavirus Lockdown

Thank you NHS. Thank you to all of our carers. Well done, Manchester. 👏💙

Posted by The Manc on Thursday, 26 March 2020

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]]> 14106 0 0 0 The UK coronavirus lockdown has been officially extended by three weeks.

Dominic Raab, who is currently deputising for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, just confirmed the news during the daily coronavirus press conference.

As of today, the lockdown has officially been in place for 24 days since March 24th. It was initially expected to last for three weeks – a timeframe we hit on Monday of this week.

We're now expected to be confined to our homes for an additional three weeks, when the government will once again review the lockdown and make a decision on whether to loosen restrictions.

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The news comes as the number of people who are reported to have died in UK hospitals after testing positive for the virus rose by 861 to 13,729, up from 12,868 the day before.

The number of confirmed coronavirus case in the UK today reached 100,000. The Department of Health said that 327,608 people have been tested for the virus, of which 103,093 had tested positive, as of 9am on Thursday 16th April.

Click here for more governmental information and advice on the COVID-19 pandemic – and remember, stay at home, stay safe and protect the NHS.

More to follow.

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]]> 14111 0 0 0 Krispy Kreme's mission to "serve half a million smiles" to frontline and community heroes has come to Manchester.

Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Krispy Kreme re-opened its production last week to safely serve doughnut donations to frontline and wider community heroes.

Now, as an extra thank you, nine Krispy Kreme drive-thrus in the UK will begin re-opening to NHS, police and fire service staff, with the Manchester Trafford Park drive-thru the first location to open doors on Thursday 16th April.

This news was announced in a statement on social media earlier this week.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B--fl37g_Xh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

NHS, police service and fire service staff in Manchester will be offered a complimentary hot drink and Original glazed doughnut three-pack upon presenting their identification at the drive-thru.

With this small gesture, Krispy Kreme "sincerely hopes to bring even a brief moment of much needed lightness to those working tirelessly during the pandemic".

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Whilst Krispy Kreme is not planning to re-open any retail stores, or drive-thrus to the public at this time and will remain closed under the government/public health authority guidelines, it will be re-opening another eight drive-thru's in Bristol, Enfield, Edinburgh, Gateshead, Leeds, Shannon Corner, Bristol and Braehead to NHS and emergency services

They will each be open by 27th April.

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Krispy Kreme has already started safely delivering half a million Original Glazed doughnuts, via contactless drops, to hospitals, charities, food banks, police stations, carers, other community heroes and key workers as part of the campaign to "serve half a million smiles".

Did you know you can also nominate deserving, unsung local heroes to receive a ‘doughnutty’ thank you?

You can place your nominations by emailing servingsmiles@krispykreme.co.uk, or by getting in touch via official Krispy Kreme UK social media channels.

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]]> 14112 0 0 0 Some people are perfectly suited to working at home. They get up at a normal time, work out, take a seat and crack on as if they were in the office.  But there are many of us who just can't seem to do it. Even on the good days on when the snooze button isn't pushed and you're at your desk nice and early, productivity is always on the low side. Those who have a hard time home-working are usually the kinds of people who are easily distracted. But a unique device from Japan has been designed to help the restless gain some renewed focus. Spotted on VT - this is the office tent.";s:20:"text_selected_editor";s:4:"html";s:10:"text_align";s:4:"left";s:24:"so_field_container_state";s:4:"open";}s:17:"developer_section";a:3:{s:6:"anchor";s:0:"";s:7:"classes";s:0:"";s:24:"so_field_container_state";s:6:"closed";}s:12:"_sow_form_id";s:32:"12507682155e987d25b13c4190700058";s:19:"_sow_form_timestamp";s:13:"1599043157464";s:11:"panels_info";a:7:{s:5:"class";s:34:"SiteOrigin_Widget_PanelText_Widget";s:3:"raw";b:0;s:4:"grid";i:0;s:4:"cell";i:0;s:2:"id";i:1;s:9:"widget_id";s:36:"c570d26b-19cf-4313-8ef8-44039623dac2";s:5:"style";a:2:{s:27:"background_image_attachment";b:0;s:18:"background_display";s:4:"tile";}}}i:2;a:5:{s:11:"widget_main";a:4:{s:5:"image";i:14116;s:4:"size";s:19:"panel-image-diagram";s:7:"caption";s:18:"direct.sanwa.co.jp";s:24:"so_field_container_state";s:4:"open";}s:17:"developer_section";a:3:{s:6:"anchor";s:0:"";s:7:"classes";s:0:"";s:24:"so_field_container_state";s:6:"closed";}s:12:"_sow_form_id";s:32:"19241341385e987d2742759463296725";s:19:"_sow_form_timestamp";s:13:"1587052008505";s:11:"panels_info";a:7:{s:5:"class";s:35:"SiteOrigin_Widget_PanelImage_Widget";s:3:"raw";b:0;s:4:"grid";i:0;s:4:"cell";i:0;s:2:"id";i:2;s:9:"widget_id";s:36:"f3d7ab46-1011-46f5-bf0d-b1079c461766";s:5:"style";a:2:{s:27:"background_image_attachment";b:0;s:18:"background_display";s:4:"tile";}}}i:3;a:5:{s:11:"widget_main";a:4:{s:4:"text";s:717:"

Big enough to fit your office essentials inside but compact enough to sit indoors, this office tent eliminates distractions by cutting off your peripheral vision and ensuring your concentration remains laser-focused on the screen in front of you.

It also diminishes noise from outdoors, offering maximum privacy and helping you get more done during the day.

The flatpack design means it can be tucked away easily on weekends, too.

According to VT, the office tent costs about £70 - but will require shipping from Japan.

Think it might be your kind of thing? Get your hands on one here.

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Whack em in fridge lad so I can see better x pic.twitter.com/dXC6E3qOEq

— Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwards6969) April 15, 2020]]> When you list items for sale on Facebook or Depop you are leaving yourself open for a stressful selling experience.

On Depop, you're most likely to get more people trying to buy your clothes for 80% less than you listed them for, than people who are genuinely interested in what you're selling.

Facebook, however, is another beast all together – and the below tweet is a strong example of that.

https://twitter.com/LukeEdwards6969/status/1250413258239950854

What you see above is exactly what happens when you don't identify a troll quick enough.

In an attempt to provide great customer service, this guy accepted one punter's unbelievable requests to prove that the trainers he's selling were his – by sticking them in the fridge, placing a block of butter between them, then stabbing a knife into the butter. Three separate tasks, might I add.

He did this, all to be told that the trainers are probably a bit too small. An absolutely wounding blow.

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Now the conversation has gone viral on Twitter and has racked up a whopping 35,000 likes in a very short space of time, with plenty of people expressing their sympathy for the seller.

Someone even shared their own experience with a dodgy 'buyer' on Facebook: "Ffs. I woulda told him to piss off. had someone try do this with a TV I got for sale, tried to make me walk to a bus stop with it. out of their Dam mind."

Listen, most of the time, if someone asks you to take extra photos of your item(s), they probably want you to include your name on a piece of paper.

But the second your fridge is brought into it, tell them to do one...

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— Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwards6969) April 15, 2020]]>

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]]> 14129 0 0 0 It's a #1 best seller on Amazon too.

With the UK lockdown having been extended for a further three weeks now amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this means that for those used to regular nail appointments, it's either time to fully embrace your natural nails, or really start panicking.

If you don't want to do any of those options though, then there's a gel nail polish starter kit on Amazon that consumers are calling a "must buy" and "probably [the] best purchase so far".

According to the product description, the polish in the HNM Gel Polish Starter Kit "goes on smooth" and "wears like gel" with a "mirror shine finish" that lasts for two+ weeks of wearing.

There is also a handy step-by-step guide provided to ensure that you get the best results you possibly can.

Not only is the product suitable for DIY personal home use, but it's also perfect for professional salon use too, so if you end up getting that good at doing your own nails during isolation that you fancy starting up your own business, then you're onto a winner.

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This starter kit is "perfect for natural nails, UV gel nails, false nails, acrylic nails, nail tips, etc".

It comes with six pcs gel polishes, a top/base coat, a nail dryer, nail manicure tools and a 24 watt nail curing lamp with a USB port charger, which can either be connected to your computer, iPhone charger or android charger.

It's currently retailing at £37.99 and delivery is FREE.

It's also a #1 best selling product at the moment too, so that either means everyone else has had the same idea and as is panicking too, or it's just bloody good. The plenty of positive 5* reviews for the product seem to support the latter though, which is worth knowing.

If this sounds like more of a need than a want for you, then you can get your hands on the HNM Gel Nails Starter Kit from Amazon here.

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]]> 14135 0 0 0 Captain Tom Moore's NHS fundraiser topped an incredible £17.5m on Friday (April 17) morning... and the numbers are still continuing to climb. 

The 99-year-old had been hoping to raise a grand by completing 100 laps of his garden; giving all funds to the health service as a thank you for the great care he received after breaking his hip.

But within days, the army veteran's mission had gone viral - and over 800,000 donations poured in as Mr. Moore finished his challenge two weeks early.

His marvellous achievement has earned international recognition, with people paying tribute to the Captain from all four corners of the planet.

Among the many famous faces to send Tom a message were the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - which was shared on the Captain's Twitter account.

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https://twitter.com/captaintommoore/status/1251030647621156864?s=20

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Footballer Harry Kane, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, sports pundit Gary Lineker, presenters Ant & Dec, and director general of the World Health Organisation Tedros Adhanom also sent out tweets of support.

NHS Charities Together are set to receive a eight-figure sum when the fundraiser ends - with the organisation claiming they were "truly inspired and humbled" by the Captain.

Mr. Moore's JustGiving page - which has crashed on a number of occasions due to the sheer volume of people trying to donate - is still open.

You can contribute to his heroic efforts here.

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A moment we will never forget! #walkwithtom #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay https://t.co/Wede2Rt3Hg

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A moment we will never forget! #walkwithtom #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay https://t.co/Wede2Rt3Hg

— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/police-remind-public-what-constitutes-a-reasonable-excuse-for-leaving-home-in-lockdown/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:03:20 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14140

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]]> 14140 0 0 0 Police have reminded people of the rules following the government's confirmation that UK lockdown would remain in place until May 7.

Authorities have issued statements after National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing (CoP) published a document containing "reasonable excuses" for leaving home over the course of the next three weeks appeared online.

Police are eager to demystify regulations and ensure people stick to the rules - with forces in England handing out more than 3,000 fines between March 27 and April 13.

According to GMP, the approach will remain the same and officers will continue to seek to engage with the public, explain to them what the Government guidelines are and encourage people to follow them.

They have also explained that enforcement will be used as a last resort where necessary, with officers using discretion and judgement in deciding what is and what isn’t ‘necessary’ and ‘reasonable’ in the circumstances.

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A GMP spokesperson explained: “First and foremost these powers are about keeping people safe so the most important thing we can do is continue to urge the public to stay at home and stay safe. Do not drive to beauty spots or open spaces for exercise and only leave home where absolutely essential.

“It is important that our officers are aware of the advice given by our partners in the criminal justice system so that it can help inform their approach to incidents but this does not change our policing style. Greater Manchester Police will continue to seek to engage with the public, explain to them what the Government guidelines are and encourage them to follow them before moving to enforcement if necessary.

“It is clear that this guidance issued by our colleagues at the Crown Prosecution Service still requires officers to use their discretion and judgement in deciding what is and what isn’t ‘reasonable’ in the circumstances and we will continue to do that.

“We would like to once again thank the vast majority of the people of Greater Manchester who have been following these guidelines and working with us to help get through this crisis as quickly as possible. We appreciate this is an incredibly challenging time for everybody but we need to stick together by staying apart just that bit longer so that we can bring the lockdown measures to a conclusion at the earliest opportunity.”

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The document had listed 'reasonable excuses' to be outdoors as including:

• Buying luxury items and alcohol
• Exercise
• Walking in the countryside or in cities
• Attending an allotment
• Driving to the countryside and walking, when far more time is spent walking than driving
• Stopping to rest or eat lunch while on a long walk
• Delivering food packages to vulnerable people
• Taking an animal for treatment
• Travelling to work where it is not reasonably possible to work from home

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The document had also suggested reasons deemed unworthy of being outdoors include:

• Choosing to work in a nearby park
• Taking a short walk to a park bench and remaining seated for a much longer period
• Visiting a vet’s surgery in person to renew a prescription
• Knocking on doors offering to do cash in-hand work
• Driving for a prolonged period with only brief exercise

A CoP spokeswoman the information was put together so officers and the CPS are "joined up", adding: "This isn't new national guidance and the messaging for the public hasn't changed."

According to GMP, this information was shared with forces so that they were aware of the approach CPS would take in considering cases related to the new regulations and could consider it as part of their approach.

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]]> 14148 0 0 0 Does this apply to you?

As per the government and public health guidelines on mass gathering during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many couples across the UK have unfortunately had to take the decision to postpone their wedding.

Now, as part of a proposed new TV show set to be called 'Wedding in Lockdown', Channel 4 has put out a casting call and is looking for these exact couples.

The premise of the show will see the chosen pair taking part in a wedding ceremony in their own home.

The casting call for "fun loving couples" was put out on the Film & TV Casting Calls UK Facebook page in a post that read: "We’re looking for a fun loving couple for a new TV show for Channel 4."

"Have you had to cancel your wedding due to Covid-19? Are you unsure what to do?"

https://www.facebook.com/FilmAndTVCastingCallsUK/photos/a.1741330596194704/2530827727244983/?type=3&theater

“Channel 4, with the help of a celebrity cupid and some special guests, are looking to bring a much needed wedding back to life and offer one special couple the opportunity to have a virtual ceremony they’ll never forget in their own home, with family and friends watching and celebrating online.”

The ceremony will be streamed live online to family and friends, who will also star in the show, and will then be broadcast to the nation at a later date. It's also rumoured that some celebrity guests may be in attendance too, although they have not been revealed quite yet.

It is important to note that, due to marital licencing laws which prohibit weddings taking place at home, it has been clarified that the ceremony will not result in a legally binding marriage.

A release date for the show has not yet been announced.

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If this sounds like you, or someone you know, couples wishing to take part should register their interest at casting@multistory.tv to apply!

 

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]]> 14153 0 0 0 Weekends have changed a bit during lockdown.

Instead of throwing shapes on sweaty dancefloors, we're cranking the volume up on our home stereo systems and sipping homemade cocktails.

It's been an adjustment, no doubt, but we're still finding ways to ensure our inner party animal remains well fed throughout isolation.

We've been treated to some spectacular nights in so far - including an all-day rave at The Hacienda last weekend - and there's another monster event being beamed into homes this Saturday.

PrettyLittleThing is teaming up with Bongo's Bingo to stream a boisterous bash on Twitch - promising a wild two hours of loud tunes, hilarious quizzes, and insane prize giveaways.

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Bongo's Bingo have been keeping Britain bouncing with their series of live streams over the past few weeks. More than one million have tuned in so far - with proceeds going to both local and national NHS charities.

But this weekend's will be their last before the organisers take a break to reset.

This special edition is set to include Jim’s quiz, celebrity call-ins, and dares - as well as the chance to win a holiday of a lifetime to Los Angeles in 2021!

With flights, accommodation, spending money and a full PrettyLittleThing wardrobe up for grabs, this is officially the biggest prize Bongo's Bingo have ever given away. And you could be in with a shout of scooping it yourself on Saturday.

PrettyLittleThing are also donating clothes to the Manchester Foundation Trust, supplying 1500 clothing samples to NHS frontline staff.

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Stream this huge Bongo’s Bingo special on Twitch.TV on Saturday 18 April.

Head over to twitch.tv/bongosbingo when the clock strikes 8pm to get involved.

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]]> 14156 0 0 0 Supermarket chains across the UK have revealed new rules and opening times for shoppers.

With the UK lockdown having been extended for a further three weeks amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many supermarket chains have altered and reduced opening hours accordingly.

Many have also lifted certain item restrictions, introduced new rules and put new advisory measures in place for customer protocol.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of this weekend.

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Asda

One of the UK's leading retailers Asda, which used to open 24 hours, started closing at 8pm after has now announced another change to hours, including specific shopping hours for NHS staff, carers and key workers.

Confirming in a post via social media yesterday afternoon, Asda said: "Most of our stores are now open for longer to allow you more time to shop with us – stores will now be open Monday - Saturday, 8am - 10pm."

"Normal Sunday trading hours will remain the same."

https://twitter.com/asda/status/1250741063335260162?s=20

"We’re doing everything we can to keep our shelves stocked and our deliveries coming – so you can get what you need, whatever time of day you shop with us."

"Together, we can look after each other during these challenging times."

For more information on your local store, please refer to Asda's store locator here.

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Tesco

Opening hours at this retail giant have largely remained the same as when changes were first announced amid UK lockdown, so it's important to refer to Tesco's store locator for more information on your local store.

https://twitter.com/Tesco/status/1243670478524383232?s=20

Tesco has however recently introduced a string of six new changes worth making a note of including a one-way aisle system and removing restrictions on contactless payments.

You can read our full article on these changes here.

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Morrisons

Opening times at Morrisons have seen changes made.

All stores will now be open from 7am - 8pm Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, the majority of stores will open at 9am for NHS workers to shop and they will open at 9.30am for all other customers to shop normally.

https://twitter.com/Morrisons/status/1250103108530626560?s=20

For more information on your local store, please refer to Morrisons' store locator here.

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Aldi

Priority shopping arrangements for key workers is being extended at Aldi.

All those entitled to a 'Blue Light' card, including social care workers, first responders and St John’s Ambulance staff, now join people working for the NHS, Police and Fire Service in having exclusive access to stores 30 minutes before normal opening on Sundays.

https://twitter.com/AldiUK/status/1248573970091212801?s=20

Opening hours have been extended until 10pm at almost all stores and customers are encouraged to shop later in the day when the store is quieter. Normal Sunday opening hours will continue to operate.

For more information on your local store, please refer to Aldi's store locator here.

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Lidl

Lidl confirmed yesterday evening that restrictions have now been lifted to store opening hours.

The retailer told customers when the best times are, stating that 8am - 11am is the busiest time, 11am - 2pm is average, and from 2pm - closing time is often the quietest part of the day, although this may vary from store to store of course.

https://twitter.com/LidlGB/status/1250861678499172353?s=20

For more information on your local store, please refer to Lidl's store locator here.

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Help us support our NHS staff, Care Home Workers & Carers by not shopping before 9am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On these days we will be prioritising those key workers in our stores from 8am - 9am, so they can shop and get what they need. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/vN5gtMSAGz

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We at Morrisons want to say thank you to our National Health Service so we will offer a 10% discount on NHS workers' shopping. Show a valid NHS photo ID card at the checkout and we will deduct 10% off your shopping basket. This will run from Thursday 16th April for 3 months. pic.twitter.com/DEluwVGBRb

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We at Morrisons want to say thank you to our National Health Service so we will offer a 10% discount on NHS workers' shopping. Show a valid NHS photo ID card at the checkout and we will deduct 10% off your shopping basket. This will run from Thursday 16th April for 3 months. pic.twitter.com/DEluwVGBRb

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We at Morrisons want to say thank you to our National Health Service so we will offer a 10% discount on NHS workers' shopping. Show a valid NHS photo ID card at the checkout and we will deduct 10% off your shopping basket. This will run from Thursday 16th April for 3 months. pic.twitter.com/DEluwVGBRb

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Some little helps for safer shopping from some of our wonderful Tesco colleagues. Because now more than ever, #EveryLittleHelps
For more information head to https://t.co/pjtEpwgEpS pic.twitter.com/YUJvUkyS7L

— Tesco (@Tesco) March 27, 2020]]>

Some little helps for safer shopping from some of our wonderful Tesco colleagues. Because now more than ever, #EveryLittleHelps
For more information head to https://t.co/pjtEpwgEpS pic.twitter.com/YUJvUkyS7L

— Tesco (@Tesco) March 27, 2020]]>

Some little helps for safer shopping from some of our wonderful Tesco colleagues. Because now more than ever, #EveryLittleHelps
For more information head to https://t.co/pjtEpwgEpS pic.twitter.com/YUJvUkyS7L

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The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is paramount, that’s why we will be extending our opening hours. pic.twitter.com/GW8urxmbMk

— Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) April 10, 2020]]>

The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is paramount, that’s why we will be extending our opening hours. pic.twitter.com/GW8urxmbMk

— Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) April 10, 2020]]>

The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is paramount, that’s why we will be extending our opening hours. pic.twitter.com/GW8urxmbMk

— Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) April 10, 2020]]>

We've been working continuously to service our communities and in some instances, we needed to restrict opening hours in selected stores, but they're now all back to normal! Check your local stores for more info: https://t.co/5pSDafpfPd pic.twitter.com/KAZli1sQDZ

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]]> 14173 0 0 0 Manchester Food and Drink Festival is building an online portal to promote local restaurants during COVID-19. 

Hospitality has been hit particularly hard in the current climate, and with no customers coming through the doors, some city restaurants have been using leftover stock to feed NHS workers and the vulnerable.

Now, MFDF is giving hospitality the platform and promotion it needs and deserves.

Through their online portal, MFDF will be showcasing the amazing initiatives being launched by these eateries; aiming to support local and independent businesses and provide a hub of activity for foodies at home.

There will also be a dedicated MFDFTV Channel on YouTube - with the city’s dining community providing recipe videos and tutorials so audiences can learn from the very best whilst staying at home.

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Some of the recipes being whipped up and broadcasted on the channel so far include:

• Claire Kelsey - Ginger’s Comfort Emporium: How to make Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Vegan Ice Cream
• Simon Wood - WOOD Manchester: How to make Salt & Pepper Chips
• Maurizio & Sienna Cecco - Salvi’s: How to make Pasta Fagioli

Local food legends like David Fox from Tampopo, Terry Huang from Chish & Fips by Umezushi and Adam Reid, Adam Reid at The French will be chiming in with recipes in the coming weeks.

MFDF will also be hosting its first ever Virtual Wine Tasting session online - led by Kate Goodman from Reserve Wines.

Kate is offering up her special Value Mixed Case of wines - a mix of whites and reds - for just £38. A full tutored tasting of these bottles will be available on MFDFTV so wine lovers can enjoy their own personal guided tour around the contents of the box.

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MFDF have taken this opportunity to announce tentative dates for the next edition of the festival itself, too - which they are hoping to arrange for 24 September - 5 October.

Alexa Stratton-Powell, Director of the Manchester Food and Drink Festival, said: “The city’s incredible hospitality scene is in the middle of an unprecedented crisis- but the industry is showing itself to be resilient, adaptable and a united front in the face of the current situation.

"We aim to stage a Festival that celebrates this incredible spirit - starting with our virtual food fest and, we hope, culminating in the real thing in September.”

All the latest food and drink news will be added to the MFDF website on a daily basis.

Head over to their homepage to learn more.

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]]> 14174 0 0 0 Gates may be closed to the public, but zoo and aquarium staff are still hard at work.

Zoos and aquariums in the UK have sadly had to take the decision to shut parks to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but the inhabitants are still having plenty of fun behind closed doors.

And with the incredible power of technology and social media, we're invited to the party.

Right across the world, staff are hard at work looking after and feeding the animals who call these zoos and aquariums home and they are providing the public with plenty of live streams on social media in the process.

If your day-to-day lives are starting to become particularly monotonous right now, then how about breaking it up with some wholesome animal content?

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Chester Zoo

Our local zoo has been bringing us a whole host of wholesome live streamed content over the last few weeks, from lions to baby penguins and more

There's no set streaming times daily, but when they are live, they are sure to make a jam-packed day of it, with schedules usually starting out at 10am. All the live feeds are done directly through the Chester Zoo official Facebook page, so it's best to keep your eye out here for new announcements.

You can also make use of the plenty of FREE activities and resources for that Chester Zoo has pledged to provide for children during the time the attraction is closed on their website here.

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Dublin Zoo

Fancy watching some adorably peckish penguins enjoying their lunch? Well, Dublin Zoo's daily live stream let's you do just that and it's proved to be very popular.

You can join them for feeding time every day at 2.30pm, but that's not all as the stream actually continues around the clock meaning you can watch them "do what they do best - swim, waddle, hop and play".

There's also cameras on the elephants and giraffes too, so you really won't want to miss it.

You can catch the live feeds on the Dublin Zoo website here.

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Edinburgh Zoo

Two words - giant panda. Are you sold?

The Scottish capital's very own award-winning zoo is inviting you to come along for a day-in-the-life of their resident giant panda Yang Guang.

Although it might be tricky to perfectly tune in for feed time, with this taking place at different points throughout the day, the live feed cameras are on around the clock, so you can watch them at any time.

You can join Yang Guang on the Edinburgh Zoo website here.

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Cincinnati Zoo

Hippos, porcupines and more - there's plenty of fun happening across the pond.

The staff at Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio have pledged to feature a different animal being fed at lunchtime each day. Of course with time differences however, lunchtime is actually at 7pm in the UK.

Not only do they show feeding times though, they also include an activity you can complete at home. The zoo even has lots of resources available online to keep the kids busy and learning, including quizzes and crafts.

The daily live stream is available on their Facebook page here each day and then you can find everything you else you need on their website here.

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Take a virtual trip down under to visit the crocodiles, sharks and more at SEA LIFE in Melbourne, Australia.

Although the aquarium isn't going live at set times, they use Facebook to show animals munching down on their dinner. The good news is that all the videos are available to be re-watched afterwards at any time of the day, so you don't have to wait around hoping to catch just the right time.

You can watch the live streams on the Sea Life Melbourne Facebook page here.

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As an extra little bonus, did you also know that Bird Watching HQ hosts live streams from both the US and Europe?

If keeping an eye on colourful birds is more your bag, then cameras have been set up to watch bird feeders in gardens around the world, letting you see who visits for a quick snack throughout the day.

For more information and to watch these live feeds, visit their website here.

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Manchester biggest garden neighbourhood, KAMPUS, has its very first resident – and it's a bloody cool one.

Situated in an ex-security cabin on stilts, opposite Canal Street, developers Capital & Centric and HBD have transformed ‘the Bungalow’ into a flexible, creative space.

Higher Ground, led by Joseph Otway and Richard Cossins, is a pop-up restaurant that will bring together North West ingredients, Manchester brewed beer and natural wines in a chilled out setting.

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Joseph, ex-Head Chef of Where The Light Gets In in Stockport and ex-Relæ in Copenhagen, will be in the kitchen creating a daily changing menu, including an oxtail madras pasty - a homage to his late-night visits to Longsight.

It's set to open on Friday 21st February, where there will be beer on tap from a local brewery and a wine list to die for.

Joseph commented: “We were drawn to the Bungalow from the very beginning, and as we learnt more about KAMPUS and the focus on building a community, we knew it was the perfect fit for us.

"It’s a great opportunity to move into a casual space and share what excites us. We want to offer something that’s approachable and easy for everyone to enjoy, whilst also supporting growers and producers we are passionate about.

“We’ll be serving a small selection of beers from just down the road and we’ve put together a carefully selected list of wines to drink by the glass or bottle. Plates are going to be simple and delicious, nothing complicated, and ideal to share.”

KAMPUS is Manchester’s new garden neighbourhood, featuring 533 apartments across 5 individual buildings, with the first apartments launching in Spring 2020.

The Bungalow will also become KAMPUS’ very own village hall, supporting community uses and activities as the site reaches completion.

Higher Ground is located in the Bungalow at KAMPUS and accessed via Minshull Street. It opens on Friday 21st February with walk-ins and reservations welcome.

]]> 14185 0 0 0 Cloudwater Brewery is teaming up with Higher Ground to provide a whole new kind of meal delivery service to Mancunians. 

If there was ever a food & drink match made in heaven, this is it.

Cloudwater have been making some of the highest-quality beer in Manchester since 2014, whilst Higher Ground, a pop-up restaurant at Kampus (the new garden neighbourhood created by HBD and Capital & Centric), has morphed into a sought-after delivery service.

Now, the two brands have teamed up to send outstanding luxury food & drink packages to residents and NHS workers in Manchester who find themselves missing the fine dining experience.

Customers can treat themselves to a proper 'evening out' in the house by pairing tasty beer with ready-to-eat dishes whipped up by famous chef Joe Otway - previously the kitchen head at Where The Light Gets In.

The dishes include Beef Madrasty (a pasty made from braised beef shin); Braised Yellow Hodmedod’s Peas in a comforting daal; and Sag Aloo made with Maris Peer potatoes, foraged wild garlic and Farrington's parsnips.

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Delivery slots are still available for Manchester city centre this weekend.

You can place your order online at any time.

For every two dishes sold, one is given directly to an NHS worker.

Cloudwater and Higher Ground have also come up with meals you can make at home yourself in less than half-an-hour.

These will be accompanied by live cooking demos - the first of which is broadcast live tonight (Friday 17 April) at 7pm via IGTV.

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The menu for the first Joe's 29 Minute Meal includes:

1. Pork shoulder braised in milk with leek, thyme and fennel seeds
2. Crushed roasted potato, courgette and Manchester wild garlic
3. Carrots baked in Cloudwater beer grains
4. Shredded cabbage and burnt apple salad

You'll also get four cans of Cloudwater Brew Helles to knock back whilst you're cooking.

For more information, head over to Cloudwater Brewery's website.

You can also get in touch with either Higher Ground or Cloudwater using their social media channels.

https://www.facebook.com/highergroundmcr/

https://www.facebook.com/cloudwaterbrew/

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]]> 14188 0 0 0 This new online tool is making things a whole lot easier for shoppers across the country.

It's harder than ever to secure a shopping delivery slot at the moment, but a brand new resource has now launched to help make life easier for you during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

This new website, Shopping Slot, works in a similar way to price comparison websites. All you have to do is simply enter your postcode and the tool will then generate all the available supermarket slots near to you.

Shopping Slot is the brainchild of co-founders Jason Moore and Sabrina Stocker.

Jason is a "software engineer by day and a problem solver by night" and you may recognise Sabrina from series 13 of The Apprentice back in 2018. They launched the website after, like many Brits, they encountered increasing difficulty in securing a delivery slot for themselves and their family.

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Shopping Slot officially launched to the public on 7th April.

Since then, the website has already received 17,028 searches, 12,000 unique visitors and has successfully found and allocated over 68,790 delivery slots for users.

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At the moment, users can search as many times as they want on the Shopping Slot website, but speaking to The Metro, the founders have announced that the plan is to expand this, upon receiving investment, so that people are notified via WhatsApp message when a delivery slot becomes available in their area.

Investment will also enable them to build a software to recognise if someone is elderly or vulnerable, so they can be prioritised.

In the future, they are also eager to partner with and promote local businesses too, with Sabrina adding: "So many local businesses have changed their model because of the virus and now do home delivery, but people don’t know about it."

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Fancy making your weekly shop that little bit easier? If you want to try out Shopping Slot for size, then you can do so here.

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]]> 14193 0 0 0 Burger lovers, sit down a minute, because we have some huge news for you.

According to a group of researchers, you have been holding your burgers in an incorrect way for your entire life – but there IS a perfect method.

The researchers involved in this mad experiment specialise in fluid mechanics, engineering, and dentistry, and have claimed that there is a right way and a wrong way to hold and eat a burger without it falling to pieces.

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The correct way to eat a burger was demonstrated by said researchers on a Japanese TV show (obviously) called 'Honma Dekka!?'.

The old episode of the popular TV show has been doing its annual rounds on social media this week during the boredom of a global lockdown.

On the show, a scan of the burger shows how each of the filling elements interact with each other, before showing how a person usually holds a burger – with their thumbs on the bottom and the rest of their fingers supporting the top.

Well, this is WRONG. Because what you are doing, apparently, is squeezing all of the filling out of the sides of your delicious bun.

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So, how SHOULD we be holding our burgers? I will explain below. But remember, this is not my own research. Nobody tells me how to hold my burger – although I am definitely going to be a massive hypocrite and try this.

Take your burger and make sure you are not holding it too tight. Apparently, this is something most people does and is the reason burgers fall apart quickly.

Before taking that first bite, you should try opening your mouth wide and closing it again to warm up the muscles, explains the dentist.

Then, and most importantly, stick your thumbs and pinkie fingers at the bottom of the bun, and your other three fingers on top in a "claw like position."

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What this does, is holds the back of the burger together so when you get stuck in, nothing will fall out the back, or sides, of the buns – which is a common occurrence with Big Mac burgers, to be fair.

But if like me, you like a messy burger eating experience and couldn't care less about etiquette, then ignore this advice completely.

I hope you're staying safe, and found that this read was a justifiable waste of time during your quarantine.

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]]> 14215 0 0 0 The education secretary says he cannot give a date for when schools will reopen.

All schools in the UK were closed four weeks ago in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.

At the government's daily briefing today, Gavin Williamson said: "I want nothing more than to see schools back... but I can't give you a date."

Mr Williamson said: "People are anxious to know when we're going to relax restrictions, when schools are likely to be fully back and open again.

"Of course, I want nothing more than to see schools back, get them back to normal, make sure the children are sat around, learning, and experiencing the joy of being at school. But I can't give you a date."

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He said five "tests" must be met before education establishments could reopen:

• Making sure the NHS could cope
• A fall in the daily death rate from coronavirus
• Reliable data showing the rate of infection was decreasing to "manageable levels"
• Ensuring the supply of tests and personal protective equipment (PPE) could meet future demand
• Being confident any adjustments would not risk a second peak

Mr Williamson also addressed the UK's children directly, saying: "I wanted to say to you how sorry I am that you've had your education disrupted in this way.

"I want you to know that you are such an important part of this fight too, and I cannot thank you enough for all that you are doing."

Rumours circulated in the press this week that schools could reopen as early as May 11th, but that idea has now been squashed after today's statements from the government.

The news comes as another 596 people have died with the virus, taking the total number of UK hospital deaths to 16,060.

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]]> 14225 0 0 0 A new coronavirus testing centre is opening today (April 20) at Manchester City's Etihad Campus.

It will have the capacity to carry out 100 tests per day for NHS staff, care workers and key workers, and will allow quick and convenient testing to be carried out – with referrals for testing made by employers.

It's all part of a partnership between the NHS and Manchester City Council and will significantly boost testing capacity for Manchester and Trafford.

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Speaking about the new testing centre, Bev Craig of Manchester City Council said: "Testing removes uncertainty for those who suspect that they may be infected.

"It is key to enabling staff who are well to carry on with the magnificent work they are doing, while those who test positive will know that they must self-isolate and focus on recovery.”

The news comes as the reported cases coronavirus in the UK reaches 120,067, with 16,060 deaths confirmed so far.

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Two people have been charged after a police officer was assaulted while breaking up a party that was in contravention of...

Posted by Greater Manchester Police on Sunday, 19 April 2020

]]> Two people have been charged after a police officer was assaulted while breaking up a party that was in contravention of the Coronavirus Act 2020.

Shortly after 4pm on Saturday 18th April, Greater Manchester Police officers were attending a report of a party at a property in Prestwich.

When officers got to the house, members of separate households were present, and after asking those who didn’t live at the property to leave, a female officer was kicked and bitten on the hand.

https://www.facebook.com/GtrManchesterPolice/posts/3766800760056582

A man and a woman were arrested at the scene and the party was broken up.

The pair will now appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on 2nd June, 2020.

After a visit to the hospital, the police officer's injuries were not considered as serious and she was able to continue her shift on the frontline of an unprecedented pandemic.

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Posted by Greater Manchester Police on Sunday, 19 April 2020

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]]> 14237 0 0 0 If you're an early bird by nature, you could be in for a real treat on Wednesday.

Late sleepers might want to haul themselves out of bed before the crack of dawn mid-week, too.

22 April is the morning that the lyrid meteor showers will be arriving overhead in all their glory - with experts suggesting the 'peak' (i.e. best view) will occur after midnight and before sunrise.

Thanks to a new moon, we could potentially be in for an amazing display.

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One of the oldest meteor showers known to man, the lyrids have been soaring through skies above gawping humans for centuries - with references to these meteors made by the Chinese more than 2,500 years ago.

The shooting stars are visible every April - and you might be able to catch the first glimpses this evening (Monday 20 April) after the clock strikes twelve.

Location will also play a role in what sort of view you get - with those in rural areas enjoying a clearer visual path due to less light pollution (street lamps etc).

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With a bit of a luck, you may be able to catch as many as 10 to 15 meteors zipping through the dark sky above every hour.

Set your alarm and get your camera ready...

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]]> 14245 0 0 0 Thirty years ago this week, a handful of inmates remained perched on the roof of Strangeways Prison. 

Manchester's convicted offenders - armed with weapons and masks - had stunned the country by seizing control of the maximum security facility.

But after three weeks sitting at the summit, their numbers were dwindling.

Some had surrendered. Others had been forced to come down due to food poisoning. A few were apprehended.

Most of those still protesting knew it was time to find a way to settle negotiations.

The longest and most violent protest in British penal history was finally approaching its end. But it had been an extraordinary and brutal route to resolution.

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The Strangeways riots had begun on the morning of April 1 in the prison chapel, when inmate Paul Taylor snatched the microphone from Father Noel Proctor.

Taylor told the congregation: “I would just like to say, right, that this man has just talked about the blessing of the heart and how a hardened heart can be delivered.

"No, it cannot – not with resentment, anger, bitterness and hatred being instilled in people.”

Despite the pleas of Father Proctor, anarchy quickly ensued.

Inmates fought off an initial line of guards and chased the rest away with whatever objects they could find - be it fire extinguishers, table legs or iron bars.

They also seized cell keys during the siege; releasing other prisoners in the process.

Taylor's words had sparked the riots into life, but an uprising had been bubbling below the surface for some time.

Conditions at Strangeways were appalling. The old building had lapsed into a state of disrepair by the turn of the nineties; lined with filthy, overcrowded cells. It made for a fitting backdrop for a war zone.

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After battling off police and building their soapbox at the top of the prison, inmates contacted the media and revealed their demands.

They wanted better facilities, the right to physical contact with visitors, longer exercise periods, and an end to 23-hour-a-day lock-up.

Traps and barricades prevented police from recapturing inmates, so a number of alternative tactics were employed to try and bring prisoners down from the roof. These included playing loud music late at night to disturb the protestors' sleep and using fire hoses to spray them with water.

Some officers even marched through the courtyard shouting "rapist" and "beast" at the prisoners above in an attempt to lure them down with verbal provocation.

A public inquiry into the riot was launched - with Lord Woolf at the helm - but by this stage, copycat protests were popping up at other prisons across the country.

Strangeways had the world's attention.

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When one of the prison ringleaders, convicted murderer Alan Lord, was captured on his way to meet Home Office Officials, the protest truly lost its momentum.

Finally, on 25 April, those still on the roof decided it was time to come down - saluting to onlookers as they stepped onto the platform of a cherry-picker.

25 days after they'd begun, the riots were over. But nothing at Strangeways was ever the same again.

A transformation of UK prisons was ordered in the aftermath to create better living standards.

Those involved were severely punished - and 23 prisoners had their stretches inside extended by a total of 140 years.

194 people were injured in the fighting; 47 prisoners and 147 officers. One inmate was even killed - although reports at the time suggested as many as 20 had died in the melees.

A £55 million refurbishment saw Strangeways renamed HM Prison Manchester in 1994.

It stands in the very same spot today - housing more than 1,000 Category A prisoners.

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]]> 14249 0 0 0 A brand new teacher signed up to help during the COVID-19 pandemic recently: The one-and-only Sir David Attenborough.

Britain's most treasured nature writer and historian is appearing on BBC Bitesize Daily - an exclusive 14-week online series aimed at educating kids whilst schools remain closed.

Attenborough is, of course, teaching geography - offering viewers insight into how the world turns and the creatures that exist across the planet.

And he's not the only big star helping children learn in lockdown.

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Elsewhere on BBC Bitesize, Professor Brian Cox is sharing science facts, and Danny Dyer is digging into the history books.

But how do you watch these lessons?

To access all lessons from a variety of subjects, head over to BBC Bitesize and follow the instructions. Similarly, you can access the BBC Bitesize lessons page over on BBC iPlayer here. 

There are six 20-minute lessons per day - all of which will be available on BBC Bitesize Daily via BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button.

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]]> 14250 0 0 0 It's fittingly set to be held on International Workers' Memorial Day.

Announced this morning, a minute's silence is to be held for key workers in the UK who have sadly died after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

The minute’s silence, which is to be held on International Workers’ Memorial Day, has been called for in a campaign by three unions- UNISON, the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Midwives.

The unions, who between them represent more than a million NHS and public service workers, including porters, refuse collectors and care staff, are urging politicians, employers, people at work and those on lockdown at home to join the tribute

It will allow everyone to pay their respects and give thanks for the lives of those whose work involved caring, saving lives, keeping key services running and the rest of the country safe.

The tribute is also a show of support for the families of those who have died.

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UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis, said: “This is the ultimate tribute to remember workers who’ve lost their lives and put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe and vital services running. Every year the sacrifice of workers around the world is recognised, but this year has a special significance because of the pandemic."

“The minute’s silence is a thank you to all the workers including nurses, midwives, cleaners and care staff who’ve died from this devastating virus.”

General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing, Donna Kinnair, added: “We’ve become used to hearing a great roar on a Thursday night for key workers, but this respectful silence will be a poignant reminder of the risks they run to keep us safe."

“I hope the public gets behind this with the same affection they show when applauding our people."

Royal College of Midwives Chief Executive and General Secretary, Gill Walton, said: "Across the country, midwives and maternity support workers are seeing the impact of coronavirus not only on the women in their care, but on their colleagues as well. We are proud to join UNISON and the RCN in this campaign and to recognise and remember those who we have lost.”

The three unions are hoping that the government and other organisations will get on board with this campaign.

The country is set to observe this minute's silence at 11am on Tuesday 28th April.

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According to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 16,060 people in have sadly passed away after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK.

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1251861744273809409?s=20

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As of 9am 19 April, 482,063 tests have concluded, with 21,626 tests on 18 April.

372,967 people have been tested of which 120,067 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 18 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 16,060 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/sO9IRInBsu

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 19, 2020]]>

As of 9am 19 April, 482,063 tests have concluded, with 21,626 tests on 18 April.

372,967 people have been tested of which 120,067 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 18 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 16,060 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/sO9IRInBsu

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 19, 2020]]>

As of 9am 19 April, 482,063 tests have concluded, with 21,626 tests on 18 April.

372,967 people have been tested of which 120,067 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 18 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 16,060 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/sO9IRInBsu

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/girl-makes-honeycomb-at-home-with-just-three-simple-ingredients/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:39:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14256

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]]> 14256 0 0 0 As strange and unsettling as 2020 has been, there have still been some silver linings. 

The amount of new recipes appearing online these past few weeks has been incredible.

Social media is suddenly fit to burst with kitchen hacks and easy-to-follow instructions for delicious dishes - but one in particular has really caught the eye.

TikTok user @mollygray44 has uploaded a video demonstrating how to make honeycomb with just a trio of ingredients... and it's already racked up 5446 likes.

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https://www.tiktok.com/@mollygray44/video/6812529336986438918

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The surprisingly simple method involves a hat-trick of familiar products: caster sugar, golden syrup and bicarbonate of soda.

Molly demonstrates how, once combined in just the right way, these ingredients can be turned into a gorgeous orange sweet treat.

The process involves pouring 100g of caster sugar into a saucepan, followed by two-and-a-half tablespoons of syrup.

A single teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda is then added to the mixture after bringing it off the heat.

The mixture goes into a baking-paper lined glass tray to cool, before being smashed into chunks.

Check out the full method here.

 

Featured image: Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker/Flickr

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]]> 14262 0 0 0 What exactly do we need to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and food?

Do we need to clean the products after coming back from a supermarket? Can we catch coronavirus from the food itself? What about packaging? How safe is it to shop in supermarkets anyway?

The list of questions surrounding food purchasing, food consumption and the act of food shopping itself during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to mount up, but the government has now sought to offer some clarity to the situation.

The government has released new guidance for consumers on the safety of buying food from supermarkets and the consumption of food in general at this time.

 

Overview

Crucially and definitely, the government confirmed that "it is very unlikely that you can catch coronavirus (COVID-19) from food" and that "cooking thoroughly will kill the virus" anyway. This is due to the fact that "COVID-19 is a respiratory illness [and] it is not known to be transmitted by exposure to food or food packaging".

It is still important to follow good hygiene practice by washing your hands after handling any outer packaging though.

 

Food hygiene when shopping

As well as confirming that "the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) cross-contamination to food and food packaging is very low", the government also stated that "there should be no need to sanitise the outer packaging of food". This is because food businesses are required to have a system for managing food safety in place and "staff handling food in shops are required to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness".

These food hygiene processes are in place and are being followed to protect customers.

Although this is common practice for many, it has also been further suggested that when you are buying loose foods, such as fruit, vegetables, or bread in a bakery, you should try and only touch what you are going to buy.

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Social distancing when shopping

As has already been widely communicated, when you are in a supermarket or food shop, you should maintain a two metre distance between yourself and the others around you. This is to avoid crowding and to create adequate spacing between other shoppers and staff.

Many stores have already taken their own action to avoid congestion, from limiting the numbers of shoppers allowed in at any one time, to employing new one-way aisle systems.

Also via the statement, the government was keen to once again emphasise the importance that, upon returning from the supermarket, "everyone should wash their hands regularly with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds, to reduce the risk of illness" and also that "it is especially important to wash hands before handling food or eating".

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The government also offered further guidance on other areas including the use of re-usable cups and containers, food storage and hygiene at home, and the safety of takeaway food.

If you would like to know more information on these above areas, then please ensure that you refer to the official government statement here.

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]]> 14264 0 0 0 What began as a polite request has now turned into a deafening demand. 

People want to know how exactly the government is planning to guide the country out of lockdown.

Still, the cabinet are not ready to give an answer.

Until the national COVID-19 statistics make for improved reading, ministers are reluctant to relax restrictions - fearing a second wave of cases could hit the health service hard.

Deputising leader Dominic Raab has remained tight-lipped on the matter, but the understanding is that plans are being drawn up behind the scenes.

The most likely scenario appears to be the traffic light strategy that appeared in a published paper earlier in April.

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Sir Patrick Vallance explained last week there was evidence to suggest Britain is hitting the 'peak' of the virus - meaning reported cases are likely to decrease over the coming days.

The UK will almost certainly remain in lockdown until mid-May regardless of how quickly numbers fall. But we could begin to see a phased reopening of certain locations after this point - possibly with red, amber and green stages.

The red phase would see non-essential shops opening their doors once more - places like hairdressers, barbers and retailers. Strict social distancing measures would be enforced.

Moving into amber, children and teachers would return to schools, whilst small businesses would also begin operating normally again.

It was initially hoped that pubs and restaurants could return during the amber phase. However, Michael Gove's recent comments have suggested the opposite - with the MP claiming that these facilities would be among the last to open.

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Ultimately, bars might not be able to welcome customers back until the green phase - which will also see cinemas, theatres, gyms and social clubs permitted to open.

Whilst a 'traffic light'-style strategy is strongly rumoured to be the favoured solution for exiting lockdown, the decided date each phase will be implemented - or how long they will last - is unclear.

Boris Johnson's cabinet is apparently split on when to unlock the UK, but a decision must come soon.

The pressure to announce a plan is reaching fever pitch.

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]]> 14270 0 0 0 Does anyone have what it takes to 'Beat The Chasers'?

ITV has confirmed that a brand new prime time spin on the smash-hit quiz show The Chase is set to hit TV screens across the UK next week.

Beat The Chasers is a consecutive five-part series where challenging contestants will take on two, three, four or all five Chasers at once.

It is of course hosted by Bradley Walsh and stars all five of the nation's favourite quiz geniuses: Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett, Anne ‘The Governess’ Hegerty, Paul ‘The Sinnerman’ Sinha, Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan and Shaun ‘The Dark Destroyer’ Wallace.

ITV recently aired an intense 30-second television advertisement for the show with host Bradley Walsh saying: "Thousands of people have beaten a Chaser, now for the first time ever all five Chasers have formed the greatest quiz team on the planet."

The advert was also teased to fans in a post across it across social media that reads: "All five Chasers are forming the greatest quiz team on the planet."

"Do you have what it takes to Beat The Chasers?"

https://twitter.com/ITV/status/1251216356789239808?s=20

The show will see contestants from the studio audience called down to compete.

According to ITV, the premise for 'Beat The Chasers' is as follows - if you don't fancy having any of the fun spoiled, then perhaps stop reading here.

"In the Cash Builder they’ll face five multiple choice questions, with the chance to bank up to £5,000, but get the first question wrong - they’re out!"

"Next, contestants are given the option of playing between two and all five Chasers for increasing amounts of money, but with a decreasing time advantage against them. As the money goes up, so does the number of Chasers they must face, but those brave enough to take on all five Chasers could walk away with a huge cash prize."

"Play sees questions swap from contestant to the Chasers, but get a question wrong and their individual or team clock keeps counting down until a question is answered correctly. First to run out of time loses the game."

Can anyone actually beat the chasers then?

You'll have to tune in to ITV on Monday 27th April at 9pm to find out!

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All five Chasers are forming the greatest quiz team on the planet.

Do you have what it takes to Beat The Chasers?

Starts 27th April at 9pm on ITV and @itvhub@ITVChase @BradleyWalsh @MarkLabbett @TheShaunWallace @anne_hegerty @paulsinha @jenlion pic.twitter.com/jxX1X9wfVv

— ITV (@ITV) April 17, 2020]]>

All five Chasers are forming the greatest quiz team on the planet.

Do you have what it takes to Beat The Chasers?

Starts 27th April at 9pm on ITV and @itvhub@ITVChase @BradleyWalsh @MarkLabbett @TheShaunWallace @anne_hegerty @paulsinha @jenlion pic.twitter.com/jxX1X9wfVv

— ITV (@ITV) April 17, 2020]]>

All five Chasers are forming the greatest quiz team on the planet.

Do you have what it takes to Beat The Chasers?

Starts 27th April at 9pm on ITV and @itvhub@ITVChase @BradleyWalsh @MarkLabbett @TheShaunWallace @anne_hegerty @paulsinha @jenlion pic.twitter.com/jxX1X9wfVv

— ITV (@ITV) April 17, 2020]]>

All five Chasers are forming the greatest quiz team on the planet.

Do you have what it takes to Beat The Chasers?

Starts 27th April at 9pm on ITV and @itvhub@ITVChase @BradleyWalsh @MarkLabbett @TheShaunWallace @anne_hegerty @paulsinha @jenlion pic.twitter.com/jxX1X9wfVv

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]]> 14276 0 0 0 IKEA is well and truly giving the people what they want.

Don't panic right, but it's happened.

On what is now a momentous day, IKEA has just released it's Swedish Meatballs recipe to the public, so you can now try and make them for yourself at home.

IKEA's Swedish Meatballs are famous the world over and an essential part of an 'IKEA day out' for many Brits. As much as we all love flat pack furniture and one-way arrow walking systems, a trip to IKEA is sometimes just all about the meatballs and IKEA very much knows this.

Last month, the furniture giant of course made the decision to temporarily closed all IKEA stores across the UK and Ireland as a precautionary measure against the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but now we are finally able to bring the best bit home with us.

And you'll also be glad to know that this recipe does look a lot easier than the furniture instructions usually are.

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Ikea’s Swedish Meatballs: Serves 4

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

• 500g beef mince
• 250g pork mince
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic (crushed or minced)
• 100g breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 5 tablespoons of milk (whole milk)
• Generous salt and pepper

For the cream sauce:

• Dash of oil
• 40g butter
• 40g plain flour
• 150mL vegetable stock
• 150mL beef stock
• 150mL thick double cream
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Method

Meatballs: 

1. Combine beef and pork mince and mix with your fingers to break up any lumps. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg and mix. Add milk and season well with salt and pepper.
2. Shape mixture into small, round balls. Place on a clean plate, cover and store in the fridge for two hours (this will help them hold their shape whilst cooking).
3. In a frying pan, heat oil on medium heat. When hot, gently add meatballs and brown on all sides.
4. When browned, add to an ovenproof dish and cover. Place in a hot oven (180C conventional or 160C fan) and cook for a further 30 minutes.

Iconic Swedish Cream Sauce:

1. Melt 40g butter in a pan. Whisk in 40g of plain flour and stir for two mins. Add 150mL of veg stock and 150mL of beef stock and continue to stir. Add 150mL of double cream, 2 tsp of soy sauce and 1 tsp of Dijon mustard.
2. Bring it to simmer and allow sauce to thicken.
3. When ready to eat, serve with your favourite potatoes - either creamy mash or mini new boiled potatoes.

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Speaking on the decision to release the recipe, Lorena Lourido, country food manager at IKEA, says: “We know that some people might be missing our meatballs, which is why we’ve released an at-home alternative which, using easily accessible ingredients, will help those looking for some inspiration in the kitchen.

"Staying at home can be hard, but we want to help make everyone’s lives that little bit easier and more enjoyable."

"Bon appétit or, smaklig måltid, as we say in Sweden!”

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Who's giving it a crack and making these for tea tonight then? We know we are.

Thank you IKEA. Honestly, thank you.

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If this isn’t a reason to stay in on Sunday night, then we don’t know what is.... United We Stream GM have a huge...

Posted by Mayor of Greater Manchester on Friday, 17 April 2020

]]> Turns out Maxine Peake can do more than just act. 

The beloved northern film and television star took to the DJ decks on Sunday evening to spin some tracks for United We Stream - doing her bit to support the local nightlife scene and the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s Charity.

Rocking an NHS t-shirt for her live set, the multi-talented Mancunian threw on sixty minutes' of banging tracks and appeared to enjoy every second of it... if her enthusiastic air guitaring is anything to go by.

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United We Stream organiser Sacha Lord was delighted to have gotten Peake involved in the UWS fundraiser - which is regularly screening live performances to support venues in the COVID-19 pandemic.

“If anyone put me on the spot and said, name a Greater Manchester actress, my immediate response would be Maxine Peake," said Lord.

"So to find myself, last Thursday, sat in the car park of a supermarket, speaking on the phone to the BAFTA Award winning actress herself, was surreal to say the least.

"Maxine saw what we were doing with United We Stream Greater Manchester, and got in contact to help out.

"It turns out, not only is she an incredible actress, but she’s also a fantastic DJ!

"Maxine Peake, entertaining our region, playing her favourite records, whilst playing air guitar, is something I will never forget.”

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Following the tragic news of a paramedic passing away on the weekend, it has been agreed that 50% of all the money raised from Peake's gig and the XL Radio event will go to the North West Ambulance Service charity.

The streaming service are continuing to attract big stars for even bigger causes as the weeks go on - and you can do your bit by donating. All you need to do is head over to the website to contribute.

More announcements are expected in the coming days, including a festival and the return of the Hacienda House Party.

Follow @StreamGm on Twitter and like their Facebook page to remain in the loop.

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If this isn’t a reason to stay in on Sunday night, then we don’t know what is.... United We Stream GM have a huge...

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If this isn’t a reason to stay in on Sunday night, then we don’t know what is.... United We Stream GM have a huge...

Posted by Mayor of Greater Manchester on Friday, 17 April 2020

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]]> 14291 0 0 0 Sir Richard Branson has warned that Virgin Atlantic could collapse unless it receives a £500 million loan from the Government.

The billionaire claims the airline company needs a commercial loan of over half a billion pounds in order to see itself through the coronavirus pandemic.

Thousands of Virgin Atlantic flights remain cancelled as their fleet stays grounded and Sir Richard is asking for a whopping public money injection to ensure its survival.

He's even said he will put his private Caribbean island up as collateral in order to persuade the UK government to save Virgin Atlantic from going bust.

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In an open letter to Virgin Group employees, Branson wrote: "We will do everything we can to keep the airline going - but we will need Government support to achieve that in the face of the severe uncertainty surrounding travel today and not knowing how long the planes will be grounded for.

"This would be in the form of a commercial loan - it wouldn't be free money and the airline would pay it back (as easyJet will do for the £600 million loan the Government recently gave them).

"The reality of this unprecedented crisis is that many airlines around the world need government support and many have already received it.

"Without it there won't be any competition left and hundreds of thousands more jobs will be lost, along with critical connectivity and huge economic value."

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The airline, which is 51% owned by Richard Branson's group and 49% owned by US airline Delta, recently told staff to take eight weeks of unpaid leave to "drastically reduce costs".

Branson later announced that he would be injecting £215 million into the Virgin Group, but that they would need more. The company employs 70,000 people worldwide.

However, according to a Financial Times report last week, his request for governmental handouts has been rejected, with the Treasury saying the airline had not done enough to show it had explored other options.

Sir Richard is the 312th richest person in the world with an estimated $5.2bn fortune, according to the Bloomberg billionaires index.

More to follow.

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]]> 14299 0 0 0 A single girl was left mortified to discover she accidentally bought a sex toy on her mum's eBay account - prompting her to ask "are you lonely?".

Jessica Smith, 22 from Chester, had heard from a friend that she could buy a purple 'Rampant Rabbit' off the auction website for relatively cheap and then decided to try it for herself.

Intending to purchase the item as a guest, Jessica hadn't actually realised that she was still logged in to her mum's account.

It wasn't until the following afternoon, when her mother, Jackie Dixon, sent over a screenshot of the £13 purchase confirmation, alongside a message saying "what's this?", that Jessica even caught on to the mix up.

To make matters even worse by following up her initial message, Jackie then comically asked "are you lonely?" before suggesting to Jessica that "perhaps you need to get your own eBay".

Left pretty unsure of what else to say, Jessica then replied with "I want to die", which sounds about right in this situation.

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https://twitter.com/jessicaxamy/status/1250836011040550917

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After posting the hilarious exchange on Twitter, Jessica's tweet went viral and amassed over 80,000 likes. It even left some users wondering whether the sex toy was used or brand new, which is a pretty apt question given what eBay is known for, let's face it.

Speaking to Kennedy News, Jessica said: "I was absolutely mortified. I wanted the ground to swallow me up. I was just so embarrassed, I couldn't reply straight away. I didn't know what to say."

"Mum hasn't stopped making fun of me since. It's a really good job she's a good sport. She's told me to stock up on batteries too."

"I just did it on my phone without thinking I would still be logged in to mum's account. I was meant to check out as a guest, but that obviously didn't happen."

"It's the first one I’ve ever bought."

"It's meant to arrive on Monday [and] I'm looking forward to it to be honest."

The second hand embarrassment really jumped out with this one, didn't it ? Rather you than us Jessica!

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Hows everyone’s lockdown going I’ve just bought a dildo signed into me mums eBay account pic.twitter.com/gdDPKlM8N1

— Jessica Smith (@jessicaxamy) April 16, 2020]]>

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]]> 14328 0 0 0 WWII veteran Ken Benbow collapsed into tears of joy when care home staff handed him a specially-made cushion with his beloved wife's face on the front. 

94-year-old Ken was married for over seventy years before his partner Ada passed away, and spent his nights at Thistleton Lodge Care Home sleeping alongside a picture of her in a photo frame.

Staff decided to surprise Ken by adding Ada's photo to a pillow instead.

The care home's gesture - and Ken's subsequent reaction - left Britain in bits.

A video of the tearjerking moment went viral in a matter of hours, racking up millions of views.

By this morning, Ken and his carer Kia Tobin were starring on Good Morning Britain and BBC Breakfast.

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https://twitter.com/TheMancUK/status/1252235035379265538?s=20

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Ken, who fought in the navy in WWII, was again left choking back tears as he told GMB that Thisleton Lodge was the "best place in the world at present".

Staff member Kia Todin - who passed the pillow in the original clip - accompanied Ken for the interview.

The seventeen-year-old revealed she had recently moved into the care home in order to help protect residents from the chance of COVID-19 infection and offer attentive care.

She took to Twitter to thank everyone for the support, saying: "I have such an amazing job."

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https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1252494503698710528?s=20

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Ken and Kia's interview was without doubt the most warm-hearted way to start a morning imaginable, with the war hero calling the pillow "the most precious thing anyone could have wished for."

GMB host Piers Morgan said the story was "spellbinding", whilst Susanna Reid told the pair: "You've got the whole country in pieces."

View the full video here. Just make sure you have tissues ready first.

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After noticing that Ken slept with a photo of his late wife every night, one of the carers at Thistleton Lodge presented him with this incredible gift... pic.twitter.com/Q1v8V8HUFS

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) April 20, 2020]]>

After noticing that Ken slept with a photo of his late wife every night, one of the carers at Thistleton Lodge presented him with this incredible gift... pic.twitter.com/Q1v8V8HUFS

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) April 20, 2020]]>

After noticing that Ken slept with a photo of his late wife every night, one of the carers at Thistleton Lodge presented him with this incredible gift... pic.twitter.com/Q1v8V8HUFS

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'I was 17-and-a-half. I joined the navy. I was on patrols of the Channel before D-Day.'

Wow! What a man. From the shores of the Channel to the shores of Japan, 94-year-old Ken served his country with distinction.#KenandKia | #TuesdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/QUHXfQaquK

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 21, 2020]]>

'It was amazing. It was just so rewarding. It was something small that made him so happy.'

17-year-old carer Kia Tobin reveals how Ken's reaction made her feel.

🥰@piersmorgan | @susannareid100 | #TuesdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/ArnZie0XOE

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 21, 2020]]>

'It was amazing. It was just so rewarding. It was something small that made him so happy.'

17-year-old carer Kia Tobin reveals how Ken's reaction made her feel.

🥰@piersmorgan | @susannareid100 | #TuesdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/ArnZie0XOE

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 21, 2020]]>

'I was 17-and-a-half. I joined the navy. I was on patrols of the Channel before D-Day.'

Wow! What a man. From the shores of the Channel to the shores of Japan, 94-year-old Ken served his country with distinction.#KenandKia | #TuesdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/QUHXfQaquK

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 21, 2020]]>

'It was amazing. It was just so rewarding. It was something small that made him so happy.'

17-year-old carer Kia Tobin reveals how Ken's reaction made her feel.

🥰@piersmorgan | @susannareid100 | #TuesdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/ArnZie0XOE

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 21, 2020]]>

'I was 17-and-a-half. I joined the navy. I was on patrols of the Channel before D-Day.'

Wow! What a man. From the shores of the Channel to the shores of Japan, 94-year-old Ken served his country with distinction.#KenandKia | #TuesdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/QUHXfQaquK

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/germany-cancel-oktoberfest-due-to-coronavirus/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:54:04 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14336

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]]> 14336 0 0 0 Germany's Oktoberfest has been cancelled due to COVID-19, Bavaria officials have confirmed. 

The announcement was made on Tuesday (April 21), with leaders agreeing there was no safe way for the event to take place.

According to Reuters, Oktoberfest - which attracts an international audience of around six million every year - generates more than one billion euros for Munich every year.

The local economy is set to be dealt a severe financial blow as a result.

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There had been slim hopes that the world-famous celebrations might still proceed, with Health Minister Jens Spahn claiming that Germany's coronavirus outbreak was "under control".

More than 147,000 confirmed cases have been registered so far during the outbreak, but some lockdown measures are due to be relaxed in the coming weeks.

Mass events in Germany remain banned until August 31, and despite Oktoberfest not commencing for another two weeks after this date, Minister President of Bavaria Markus Soeder said the risk was "simply too great".

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This year’s Oktoberfest was set to take place over a period of two weeks from September 18 to October 4.

Numerous smaller-scale events modelled on Oktoberfest take place in the UK around the same time of year - including Manchester Oktoberfest.

There has been no official word yet as to whether the Mancunian incarnation will go ahead as planned in autumn.

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]]> 14341 0 0 0 It's been 15 years since the iconic music video was released for Comic Relief and now it's back.

If you think back to the music videos of 2005, which one is most memorable?

For many Brits, it's a very distinct image of Peter Kay dressed in a purple suit marching along with his arms swinging through various local locations whilst lip-syncing to '(Is This the Way to) Amarillo' that undoubtedly springs to mind.

Peter Kay's cover of Tony Christie's 1971 original song for Comic Relief was such a smash hit that it topped the UK singles chart and remained there for seven weeks.

The original video included famous Mancunians such as Bez, Shaun Ryder, Paddy McGuinness and 'Ken and Dierdre' from Corrie, as well as other legends like Brian May, Roger Taylor, Ronnie Corbett and even Mr Blobby, but this time, Peter Kay is remaking the iconic music video for the BBC's 'Big Night In' and he wants you to be a part of it.

The Boltonian comedian put the call out to fans across his social media platforms yesterday in a post that read: "Calling all Peter Kay fans and all you fabulous key workers."

"Peter is recreating his iconic Comic Relief music video to Tony Christie’s smash hit, “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo” and this time he wants to include you!"

https://www.facebook.com/thepeterkay/photos/a.159925233102/10158493637228103/?type=3&theater

"All in aid of the BBC’s Big Night In, Peter wants you stomping along to the original track to show your support for the night of fundraising."

"To be in with a chance of making it into his final video, we’re looking for people to film themselves marching and dancing to the original track (filmed landscape) and to upload the footage onto social media, tagging the clip with #BigNightInAmarillo".

"Then on 23rd April, you may well see your contribution on the live show."

https://twitter.com/peterkay_co_uk/status/1251844301459533825?s=20

And it's as simple as that really.

It really couldn't be easier to give it a go from home, so if you are looking to be a part of this, you'll need to act fast. Make sure you upload your video to your chosen social media platform with the hashtag #BigNightInAmarillo.

BBC's 'Big Night In', a fundraising collaboration between Comic Relief and Children in Need, airs on BBC 1 at 7pm on Thursday 23rd April.

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Calling all Peter Kay fans!

Peter is recreating his iconic Comic Relief music video to Tony Christie’s smash hit, “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo” and this time he wants to include you! #BigNightInAmarillo https://t.co/sJX7CWdqsW pic.twitter.com/UaWpA7phMs

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Calling all Peter Kay fans!

Peter is recreating his iconic Comic Relief music video to Tony Christie’s smash hit, “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo” and this time he wants to include you! #BigNightInAmarillo https://t.co/sJX7CWdqsW pic.twitter.com/UaWpA7phMs

— Peter Kay (@peterkay_co_uk) April 19, 2020]]>

Calling all Peter Kay fans!

Peter is recreating his iconic Comic Relief music video to Tony Christie’s smash hit, “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo” and this time he wants to include you! #BigNightInAmarillo https://t.co/sJX7CWdqsW pic.twitter.com/UaWpA7phMs

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]]> 14346 0 0 0 Five Guys is the latest fast food takeaway taking steps towards a full-scale return.

The burger specialist is reopening stores at a slow trickle; with a growing number of outlets offering delivery and collection options.

Orders can be placed via Five Guys app or Deliveroo; with all deliveries exclusively contact-free, Strict social distancing measures will be in place for click and collect.

Customers can also enjoy access to a full menu as normal.

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Five Guys UK CEO, John Eckbert, said in a statement: “We have adopted a phased approach to reopening Five Guys stores, adhering to government advice and ensuring the safety of our customers and crew is paramount.

“To date a small number of stores have remained open for Click and Collect and Deliveroo orders only and while this has been in operation, we’re proud of how our crew members have supported local hospitals and key frontline workers across the UK.”

Five Guys venues at St Paul’s, Baker Street, Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh Fountain Park, Plymouth and Liverpool Queen Square have all reopened as of today (April 21).

The Guildford branch will open its doors on Wednesday (April 22).

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The remaining Five Guys restaurants open for business include:

• Islington
• Wimbledon
• Nottingham
• Leeds Duncan Street
• Ealing
• Aberdeen
• Kings Road
• Manchester Uni Green
• Camden
• Notting Hill - Bard Road
• Bath
• Fulham
• Newcastle

For more information head over to the Five Guys website.

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]]> 14354 0 0 0 We've all heard stories of nightmare neighbours, but this one's just awful.

A nurse was left devastated to discover that her "jealous locals" had swiped all of her £700 garden furniture that she had worked extra shifts to pay for.

Vicki Thompson, from Leigh in Wigan, realised that her table, chairs and sunlounger, that she used to rest in the sunshine between 13-hour shifts on the frontline battling coronavirus (COVID-19), had been stolen from her garden whilst she took her dog on an early 5am walk yesterday morning.

Admitting that the garden was her go-to place chill out, Vicki had prided herself on the two matching sets of rattan furniture, but one table, four chairs, the matching sunlounger and grey cushions were all taken without a trace.

Even her neighbour's CCTV failed to pick up the culprits, which has lead her to believe that the thieves are likely residents from a neighbouring street as they "couldn't have carried it far" due to the size of the items.

Speaking on the incident to Kennedy News, Vicki said: "My garden is my go-to place. Everyone who knows me knows how much my garden means to me."

"I am a nurse. We are extremely, extremely busy and everyone is extremely stressed at the minute."

"I don't have loads of money or anything like that. Everything that I have I work extra shifts to pay for. I'm absolutely devastated that my stuff has gone. I spend all my spare time that I've got in my garden if I can. I have my coffee out there in the morning if I'm off work [and] when I come home from work, I have a little chill."

"It's probably the most important place in our house at the minute."

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"I think it is somebody local because they've carried it as well and they couldn't manage the other chairs. I definitely think it's been done locally. I could go out and replace it but then you've always got the thought that are they going to come back and take that?"

"You work very hard to pay for nice things just for people to come and take them."

Vicki found two of the chairs that were stolen abandoned near her home and luckily returned them to her garden, but the mum-of-two believes that the thieves lifted the furniture over her garden fence into a public ginnel on the other side.

She added: "The ginnel is very secluded. Nobody can see them. They've obviously passed it over and off they've gone with it. They've gone onto the estate at the back of my house because that's where they've left the chairs that we found."

"My neighbour who lives a few doors down has CCTV on our avenue and there's no one on that, so it's obviously all been done from the side of my house due to this ginnel."

"All of us have wanted this ginnel shut for years. We've had things with the council to try and get it closed off because it's not needed really. It is a prime target for thieves."

Posts about the incident shared by Vicki and her friends on social media went viral, amassing thousands of comments and shares.

Greater Manchester Police have been contacted regarding the incident, however there has been no updates on the furniture, or confirmation of arrests as of yet.

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]]> 14365 0 0 0 The latest blow to the UK high street amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

It has been announced this morning that Cath Kidston has entered administration and will close all 60 of its UK stores.

The UK high street retailer, which has locations in Manchester on King Street and in the Trafford Centre, had called in administrators on Friday 3rd April, but despite "very best efforts" was unable to secure a sale "against the backdrop of COVID-19".

It's believed that this could result in the loss of potentially up to 900 jobs.

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Speaking on the company entering administration, CEO at Cath Kidston, Melinda Paraie, said: "While we are pleased that the future of Cath Kidston has been secured, this is obviously an extremely difficult day as we say goodbye to many colleagues."

"Despite our very best efforts, against the backdrop of COVID-19, we were unable to secure a solvent sale of the business which would have allowed us to avoid administration and carry on trading in our current form."

It has been confirmed that Baring Private Equity Asia, parent company for Cath Kidston, will buy the brand from administrators, alongside its e-commerce and wholesale businesses.

A spokesperson for Baring Private Equity Asia added: "While we are disappointed that the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in the cessation of the retail store network and impacted many employees, we are pleased to have secured a future for a number of Cath Kidston staff and the Cath Kidston brand in the form of a viable digital business."

Whilst it is the end of an era for the brand's high street presence, this pre-pack administration deal means Cath Kidston will still continue to trade online.

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]]> 14376 0 0 0 The Metrolink could be shut down unless government bails it out "within days".

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has warned that the Manchester Metrolink system is currently "losing millions each month" and could be shut down unless the government provides extra funding for it within "days rather than weeks".

He has stated that regional leaders are very much at the point of considering "mothballing" the network until it receives a government bail out on a similar level to the one offered to rail and bus services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

It is believed that a 95% drop in the number of passengers utilising the system over the last month or so could be the catalyst for the shutdown.

Speaking at a remote press conference this afternoon, along with the Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham, Mr Burnham said: “We are losing millions of pounds every month trying to run a public transport service in these circumstances."

“If there is no deal from the government in the way they’ve bailed out the bus and rail sectors, we are going to face the difficult decision of whether or not we need to mothball the Metrolink."

“It’s not something we have any wish to do because we want to support those crucial workers, those minimum wage heroes, because they still need to get to work for us."

"In absence of that [government] support, we are forced into a corner."

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He continued: “We’re still weeks into this [lockdown] now and we don’t have an answer. Metrolink, in normal times, would bring in around £6 million a month and that is now down to well below £1 million."

“We cannot continue to face losses of this kind without any way of understanding how we will make that income up. Public transport would probably have to run with social distancing for some time, possibly months rather than weeks - the rest of this year."

"We’re going to need support to get public transport running to levels we would want to run again. I'm talking about a [government] deal within days rather than weeks."

Mr Burnham also added that he understands this is a move that is likely to cause inconvenience to NHS and social care staff using the system to commute to and from work, stating that: “They would find it difficult, and we don’t want that to happen.”

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There has been no other official confirmation on the future of the Manchester Metrolink system as of yet, nor has a spokesperson from the Metrolink or TfGM responded to the comments by the Mayor of Greater Manchester.

More to follow.

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Adds "No return to normal" "Let's build back better" with clean air, better wages for care staff and others.

— Andrew Bounds (@AndyBounds) April 21, 2020]]>

Mr Burnham just confirmed this could mean *all* Metrolink services being halted. He says losses on the system are unsustainably high. https://t.co/iKnI5Gmmiu

— Nick Tyrrell (@NCTyrrell) April 21, 2020]]>

Extraordinary threat from @AndyBurnhamGM re the lack of a bailout for city tram systems - says if govt doesn't come up with something, Greater Manchester's Metrolink system will have to be 'mothballed'. Mtf

— Jennifer Williams (@JenWilliamsMEN) April 21, 2020]]>

Adds "No return to normal" "Let's build back better" with clean air, better wages for care staff and others.

— Andrew Bounds (@AndyBounds) April 21, 2020]]>

Extraordinary threat from @AndyBurnhamGM re the lack of a bailout for city tram systems - says if govt doesn't come up with something, Greater Manchester's Metrolink system will have to be 'mothballed'. Mtf

— Jennifer Williams (@JenWilliamsMEN) April 21, 2020]]>

Mr Burnham just confirmed this could mean *all* Metrolink services being halted. He says losses on the system are unsustainably high. https://t.co/iKnI5Gmmiu

— Nick Tyrrell (@NCTyrrell) April 21, 2020]]>

Adds "No return to normal" "Let's build back better" with clean air, better wages for care staff and others.

— Andrew Bounds (@AndyBounds) April 21, 2020]]>

Mr Burnham just confirmed this could mean *all* Metrolink services being halted. He says losses on the system are unsustainably high. https://t.co/iKnI5Gmmiu

— Nick Tyrrell (@NCTyrrell) April 21, 2020]]>

Extraordinary threat from @AndyBurnhamGM re the lack of a bailout for city tram systems - says if govt doesn't come up with something, Greater Manchester's Metrolink system will have to be 'mothballed'. Mtf

— Jennifer Williams (@JenWilliamsMEN) April 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/menthol-cigarettes-to-be-banned-in-uk-next-month/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:35:52 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14380

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]]> 14380 0 0 0 Menthol cigarettes will be permanently banned in Britain in just over four weeks. 

From 20 May, it will be an offence to produce or sell menthol-flavoured tobacco according to the European Union Revised Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU).

The ban applies to capsule, click-on, click & roll, crushball and dual menthol cigarettes.

Menthol heated tobacco and e-cigarette fluid are not affected and will continue to be sold as normal.

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Anti-smoking charity, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), explained the changes, confirming that: "No person may produce or supply a cigarette or hand rolling tobacco with:

"(a) a filter, paper, package, capsule or other component containing flavourings;
"(b) a filter, paper or capsule containing tobacco or nicotine; or
"(c) a technical feature allowing the consumer to modify the smell, taste, or smoke intensity of the product."

Health experts have been lobbying for the removal of menthol cigarettes from shelves for years; with research indicating that the minty flavouring can make smoking more appealing and addictive.

Skinny cigarettes will also be banned as part of the legislative change.

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According to Cancer Research, around 15% of the UK population currently smoke.

In 2016, Britain became the second country in the world - and the first in Europe - to enforce the sale of cigarettes in plain packaging accompanied by health warnings.

10-packs of cigarettes and smaller bags of rolling tobacco were removed from shelves in May 2017.

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]]> 14312 0 0 0 "All the excitement of a traditional property trading game but with some cat-astrophic twists".

It's probably a bit of an understatement to say that board games are pretty popular right now, isn't it? So much so in fact that sales of board games in the UK has actually soared massive 240% during just the first week of lockdown.

We doubt they'll be slowing down any time soon either, at least not if the 'cat people' have anything to do with it as you can now buy a cat version of Monopoly.

Not only do the reviews say that it's "perfect for kids", but feline fans are bound to love it too.

Just to clarify that when we say 'cat version', we mean cat themed and not that it's not for cats to play of course, but if you do reckon that your cat is a smart enough opponent, then why not go for it.

According to the product description on Amazon, Cat-opoly "has all the excitement of a traditional property trading game with some cas-astrophic twists". It's the "perfect gift for all cat lovers" and it's "great fun for family and friends".

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If you're familiar with the traditional game board and rules of Monopoly, then Cat-opoly shouldn't be too difficult to wrap your head around.

It's not quite the same as the original property trading game as the back of each deed contains fun facts about cats and all the game tokens are milk bottles, mice, sardines, cat food, fish and balls of yarn.

The game is suggested to be suitable for ages eight and up and can be played with a maximum of six players.

It's retailed at £28.88 with FREE postage and it's got a bunch of favourable reviews, so if you fancy a round of Cat-opoly for your next lockdown family games night, then you can get your hands on it from Amazon here.

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]]> 14358 0 0 0 They say you can find a sliver lining on any cloud. Even one as thick, heavy and insidious as COVID-19. 

People working hospitality, however, might have a little trouble coming round to this optimistic school of thought.

Jobs in bars, cafes, restaurants and pubs across the UK are hanging by a thread. Some workers have already been given the chop. Local businesses - built from the ground up with blood, sweat and tears - are desperately trying to find ways to survive.

Hospitality is still spinning after being dealt a sudden, colossal blow, and whilst the government have stepped in to offer financial support, it remains to be seen how long this can be sustained... or what happens afterwards.

Millions have been left in limbo, unsure if they'll ever actually return to the workplace they left "temporarily" in March.

What exactly is the silver lining in all of that?

According to recruitment expert Abi Dunn, it's time. 

If you've been furloughed, forced out, or remain on payroll with no tasks to complete, lockdown provides an unparalleled window to reflect on what you actually want. This is a period where you can acquire the skills/portfolio you need to move your career forward... despite being sat physically still.

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Abi set up consultancy Sixty Eight People in 2019 with an aim to counteract the "knob head persona" of the typical recruiter and embark on a crusade to help hospitality as a sector overall.

In the current climate, the company is diversifying its services to support clients and candidates in a sector surrounded by choppy waters - continuing to maintain contact across staff and customers in the process.

According to Abi, the way businesses behave during this crisis will play a massive role in whether they make it back onto dry land safe and sound.

"Staff need to be taken care of - especially now" Abi tells The Manc.

"How companies treat people during this period will dictate their reputation in the long run.

"If an employer is being secretive or unsupportive during this time, you wouldn’t want to go back, would you?"

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"Not everyone will have a place to go back to after lockdown, of course," Abi continues.

"Lots of people in hospitality may be looking for something new. But this isn't a time to sit still and just wait for things to be over."

Abi believes that hiring companies will be keen to know how people spent their time throughout isolation - and the applicant's responses could influence the outcome of an interview.

"Early on, it could just be a bit conversation starter - talking about what you did during lockdown," Abi tells us.

"But imagine how good it would be to tell an interviewer 'I got my First Aid qualification' during your time off.

"When you've got some downtime, it's worth dedicating yourself to some self-development.

"Have you done anything to help others during this period? Have you achieved something? Is there a new hobby you've developed?"

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Learning new skills doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, either. Readily available resources are out there.

One platform offering free content during COVID-19 is Vidleos - which enables hospitality staff to gain new skills online without paying a penny.

The service covers things like, inductions, compliance, service, products and best practice.

Vidleos is currently collaborating with Sixty Eight People to provide training to a wide public audience, and you can get started online.

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Eventually, those first slithers of sunshine will begin to peek through the coronavirus cloud, and glimpses of normality will appear on the horizon.

But even when lockdown is lifted, Abi suspects that hiring post-COVID could potentially be a very different ballgame to what we've been used to for many years.

"What this climate has proven to people is that many tasks can be done online now - including recruitment," Abi says.

"I think we could start to see a lot of recruitment moving online and into a virtual environment, with lots more Zoom meetings. Having confidence in front of a camera will be important."

"Recruiters can be helpful in the current climate because we have the best resources and insight to help people make the right choices. But also, we act like an Agony Aunt. People can share their frustrations with us and we can offer possible solutions."

In a climate where people are panicked, quasi-counselling like this might just prove invaluable.

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Despite the seemingly inevitable sea of change set to wash over recruitment, Abi says people can still be prepared for new roles.

"It's actually possible to be ready for almost any interview in the future," the expert tells us.

"There will be some differences, but there's often scripted questions - how would you describe yourself, tell us biggest challenge etc.

"It's worth using this time to consider some great answers that interviewers might have never heard before."

Sixty Eight People have actually set up a CV school for anyone who requires assistance crafting a new job doc. Feedback is given within 48 hours.

 

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"A lot of CVs just tick the boxes," Abi explains.

"We see the same old CVs all the time.

"It's really worth sitting down now and thinking about who are you really.

"Don't update an old version. Put some hours in and make it consistent."

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Even before coronavirus, building a career in hospitality was a challenge.

It can be very difficult to progress up the ladder at speed without the right guidance, and this will be doubly difficult in an industry that's been walloped worst than most by the global pandemic.

So, to help people prepare accordingly for a new role in a new world, Sixty Eight People have also set up a Life After COVID page, with plans for a specialised jobs board focused on roles in Manchester.

"Our industry will be back," Abi assures hospitality.

"Take this time to consider your options, make good choices about who you want to work for and get yourself in the best possible position to smash that interview!"

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]]> 14401 0 0 0 There could be a massive sale at Primark once lockdown is over - with the retailer said to have £1.5 billion of unsold stock waiting in the wings.

The fashion stores has suffered a huge hit since closing all its UK branches in March when the country went into lockdown.

Primark remains something of an anomaly in the industry given its lack of ecommerce; and with no one visiting stores, they currently have no source of income.

These signs suggest a big sale could be arranged when retailers are permitted to open - allowing Primark to shift old stock whilst attracting high income in a short space of time.

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Sophie Lund-Yates, an analyst for financial services company Hargreaves Lansdown, suggested that a huge sale may materialise.

She told The Mirror: "When Primark was ordered to shut its doors mountains of inventory was already on its way, ready to replenish stores which are in hibernation.

"For consumers this could mean bumper sales when shops reopen, as sales stickers are one of the quickest ways to shift excess items."

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Despite the surplus of stock and financial blow caused by COVID-19, Primark owner George Weston has confirmed that stores will not open anywhere until it is safe to do so.

He said: "Much as I would love to be allowed to reopen Primark stores across the UK, continental Europe and the USA soon, because lockdown has so harmed our business and our supply chains, I know that we must not do so until we have suppressed this disease.

"When we are allowed to reopen we must make our Primark stores safe for our staff and our customers, even if that means ensuring there are fewer people shopping at any one time and so accepting lower sales at least until the remaining risk is minimal."

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]]> 14408 0 0 0 Additional safety measures are being introduced in two of Britain's biggest supermarkets to keep shoppers safe during COVID-19. 

Asda and Aldi have both implemented a "no touch" rule on products - a regulation that discourages those in store from handling anything they do not wish to purchase.

This will help to prevent the transfer of coronavirus across multiple surfaces.

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On a dedicated webpage relaying information on coronavirus, Asda says that all visiting customer must keep two metres from others, avoid close contact and "touch less" - picking up only what they intend to buy.

The supermarket is also encouraging cashless payments - which are considered more hygienic than exchanging money.

Another measure introduced by Asda during COVID-19 is the Volunteer Shopping Card - which offers extra support for anyone grabbing groceries for the vulnerable.

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Aldi has also asked customers to only touch trolleys that they will use for shopping.

A message on the Aldi website states: "Both our baskets and trolleys are still available for customer use and we are providing facilities to sanitise your basket or trolley on entry to our stores.

"If you do not wish to use a basket whilst shopping, we are asking all staff members to be aware of the eventuality and use their discretion. We urge all customers and colleagues to follow Public Health England’s advice on hand washing. This remains the recommended preventative measure from PHE."

The "no touch" policy is the latest in a lengthening list of safety measures designed to protect customers in busy public places.

Tesco stores have introduced a one-way system, whilst the majority of supermarkets have also added floor markings to signal 2m distances.

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]]> 14412 0 0 0 The retailer has reopened a total of 14 stores across the UK.

B&Q has announced that it will be reopening a selection of its stores across the country that previously closed to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A total of 14 branches of the DIY retailer will be reopening, including the Stockport store in Greater Manchester, and a Chester store.

Following the government announcement last week with the alterations to the guidelines of lockdown, members of the public are now permitted to "buy tools and supplies to repair a fence panel damaged in bad weather" for example, which reinstates B&Q's position as an essential retailer.

The B&Q branches reopening to the public are:

• Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff
• Chester
• Brandon Road, Coventry
• Fareham
• Gillingham
• Ipswich
• Nursling
• Paisley
• Plymouth
• Stockport
• Sutton, Ashfield
• Watford
• West Thurrock
• Hull Road, York

It isn't entirely business as usual though as the retail giant has put a number of rules and restrictions in place that members of the public must adhere to when shopping in store.

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B&Q shopping rules

• Customers will only be able to buy products that are available to shop and takeaway on the day.
• Services like kitchen and bathroom design, paint mixing, key and timber cutting aren't available for the moment.
• B&Q will not be accepting cash - contactless payments are preferable.
• Customers must follow social distancing guidelines and remain two metres apart from one another.

Changes have also been made to opening times, with these select stores now open 8am-5pm from Monday-Sunday (including Stockport).

Defending the decision to reopen a number of UK branches, a spokesperson for B&Q said: "As an essential retailer, we’ve watched other essential retailers support social distancing in their stores and are now in a position to follow best practice and reopen a small number of our stores as a trial, while keeping our colleagues and customers safe."

"We’re strictly limiting the number of customers in store at any one time, and so customers may need to queue before entering the store."

"To help remind everyone to respect each other’s personal space, we have two metre floor markers throughout these stores and also perspex screens at the checkouts."

"We’re urging all customers to follow the government’s social distancing guidelines and to shop responsibly only for what is necessary."

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Those who do not live near to one of the reopened stores are still able to shop online.

Other branches may also be open for Click and Collect services, but it is advised to check the B&Q website for store eligibility.

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]]> 14420 0 0 0 We're faced with trying times at the moment, but the community spirit is stronger than ever and it's bringing out the best of us.

A mother and daughter duo have gone viral on social media after transforming the garden of a young, single mother who was the victim of cruel online trolls.

When Melissa Austin posted a request last week in the Chorley Sales Buy & Sell Facebook group for a spare garden table to replace her broken one, she found herself inundated with nasty comments from strangers about the condition of her garden.

Local heroes Samantha Bradbury and her 13-year-old daughter Erin, from Chorley in Lancashire, noticed the unnecessary trolling that Melissa was receiving and decided to step in and help out.

Rather than just offer advice though, they thoroughly went the extra mile and helped to transform Melissa's garden.

Sharing details of the transformation in a now viral post on Facebook, with before and after pictures of the garden, Samantha said: "Saw a young single mum this morning on Facebook who was getting nasty abuse in the comments."

"All she wanted was a second hand free garden table after hers blew over and smashed but TROLLS commented on her fences and [that] her lawn needing mowing."

"I wasn’t standing for it!"

https://www.facebook.com/100002652558905/posts/2782197441878647/?d=n

"Me and Erin (13) asked them to stay inside (social distanced) while we painted the fences and mowed the front and back [lawns]".

"Another generous lady gave her a table".

"I know she appreciates the kindness of a stranger and the trolls didn’t win. She and her two kids did".

"Now it’s time for a drink... gardening is back breaking work".

Well, you thoroughly deserve that drink Samantha.

How brilliant is this?

This act of kindness has gone on to resonate with so many people online, amassing well over 10,000 interactions and shares, along with hundreds of comments from people offering support and praising all involved.

If stories like this one don't prove that we are all in this together right now, then we don't know what does - a reminder to always #BeKind.

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/nandos-is-reopening-two-manchester-restaurants-for-nhs-staff-and-key-workers/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:52:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14427

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Did someone say cookalong? Join our Head Chef Tim live and direct from his kitchen as he shows you how to cook up some Nando's classics. We’ll be bringing the heat home with special guests, including @OfficialAitch, @JesseLingard and @JGrrey13. Tune in on Instagram.🔥 pic.twitter.com/qzfZOcj3Zu

— Nando's (@NandosUK) April 21, 2020]]> Nando’s is performing a 'controlled reopening' of seven of its restaurants, including two in Manchester.

There's a catch though, as the reopened sites will only be operating behind closed doors in order to provide free meals to NHS staff.

The chicken chain will open its doors for its kitchen staff, who will provide up to 1,700 free meals every day for doctors, nurses and other hospital key workers – including local community charities.

The branches in Manchester to take part are the Printworks and Fallowfield locations – while elsewhere, four branches in London will reopen and one in Dublin, too.

https://twitter.com/NandosUK/status/1252681187493019649

The restaurant has been pretty busy during lockdown and has already donated over 20,000 free meals to NHS workers before closing down for the UK lockdown.

The company's No Chuckin' our Chicken initiative will also be providing fresh food for charities linked with it, as opposed to providing spare food left at the end of the day, as it usually does.

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A spokeswoman said: "Knowing how much happiness PERi-PERi can bring, the Nando’s team were itching to get back behind the grills to help as many people as possible during the lockdown.

"If this controlled reopening proves successful, then we hope to be able to continue to deliver food to our No Chuckin' Our Chicken charities and NHS teams as the trial expands."

It is not yet known when, or even if, Nando's will begin delivering food again via Deliveroo or UberEats – but we'll be the first to let you know.

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Did someone say cookalong? Join our Head Chef Tim live and direct from his kitchen as he shows you how to cook up some Nando's classics. We’ll be bringing the heat home with special guests, including @OfficialAitch, @JesseLingard and @JGrrey13. Tune in on Instagram.🔥 pic.twitter.com/qzfZOcj3Zu

— Nando's (@NandosUK) April 21, 2020]]>

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— Nando's (@NandosUK) April 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manc-musicians-create-compilation-album-for-mancspirit-charity-featuring-jonny-marr-maxine-peake-peter-hook-and-argh-kid/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:24:13 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14432

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]]> 14432 0 0 0 Tweets by 42_records]]> Tweets by MancSpirit]]> Tweets by MancMadeCIC]]> Tweets by PapillonSmile]]> A compilation album featuring some of Manchester's best-loved artists is being released to raise money for charity MancSpirit. 

Curated by narcissus band member Ben Guy and brought to life by 42’s Records, 18-track collection 'Act Of Hope' contains contributions from legends in the local music scene.

All proceeds are going towards MancSpirit's 'Creative Change' project.

Johnny Marr, Maxine Peake, Peter Hook, Gaz Whelan and Rowetta (Happy Mondays), Brix Smith, Mark Radcliffe all star on the album - which is packaged in artwork evoking classic Mancunian imagery (designed by local photographer Paul Evans AKA painted.papillon.smile).

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Ben, the man behind the project, had wanted to build a cohesive body of work with a diverse array of talent at all levels - ultimately offering listeners an eclectic mix of Mancunian music styles.

Within weeks, he successfully assembled a compilation that would aptly reflect the spirit and passion that bubbles within the city.

From Friday (24 April), 'Act of Hope' will be available to buy online.

Paul Ludden, MancMade®️ Founder said: "The MancMade Acts of Hope Album has taken a huge effort from Ben Guy, (narcissus) Phil Morris and Andy Wood (42’s Records).

"When Andy called me to say they'd like to support the charity by putting together an Album we had a chat about the artists we could approach.

"From the start it was massively important to me that this album had a fair chunk of new, up and coming artists involved. The 18 tracks they've come up with absolutely backs that up and they've even managed to get a few Manchester legends involved too."

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Damian Carr, co-founder of MancSpirit said: “Everything we do is aimed at improving mental wellbeing by creating social connections, providing entertainment and offering people the opportunity to join in, make friends and have fun”

“Our ‘Creative Change’ project started with us visiting people struggling with homelessness on the streets, in hostels and day centres, to listen to their needs for creative activity. We create & facilitate that creative activity to help their mental wellbeing, help them re-engage with the amazing support services out there and, hopefully, help them off the streets and into their own home.

"When Ben and 42’s Records offered to support our ‘Creative Change’ project it was exactly what we were about. Greater Manchester’s musicians, artists, writers & designers – Our Creative Community – stepping up, getting involved and taking positive action.

"Every CD, t-shirt or poster you buy provides us with the funds to expand and develop this work across the whole of Our Greater Manchester."

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The Manc soundtrack in its entirety is as follows:

1. Show Me The Truth - Gaz Whelan and. Rowetta feat. Suga Mike

2. Neighbours - ARGH KiD

3. Exist - IST IST

4. Camden - Jess Kemp

5. Oxford Street - Narrow Margin

6. No-one Talks - Jake Fletcher

7. The Priest - Johnny Marr and Maxine Peake

8. Itksuarpok (UNE remix) - UNE (Mark Radcliffe and Paul Langley)

9. When I Arrived It Was Raining - Diving Station

10. Piano Sylogtr7 - Rebelski

11. Sleep - Déjà Vega

12. Wanderlust - James Holt

13. Never Wanted This - LIINES

14. 302: Come The Revolution-Thieves Will Die! - MANRAy (Ft. Peter Hook)

15. Wolves - Brix & The Extricated

16. Car Crash (Kerbside mix) - Factory Acts

17. Give Me Some Space - Space Monkeys

18. Our City - Dave Viney & narcissus

The CD will be available from 24 April via 42s Records.

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]]> 14439 0 0 0 This got 'em real good.

It's "prank week" apparently.

Everyone's got a bit of extra time on their hands at the moment given the circumstances and this is probably why many children have turned to the age old pastime of prank playing, but now, the parents are getting involved too.

One pranking parent in particular has gone viral on social media, amassing tens of thousands of retweets, likes and comments and with this level of genius, it's no wonder why.

Shared on Twitter this week, user @sentientbomb, a stand up comic and writer from Cardiff, posted a picture of a fake government letter that he 'received' claiming to be from "The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP".

The well crafted letter informed all parents and carers that children would have to attend school seven days a week once education resumes after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to make up for lost time and not to hinder development.

As you can imagine, this didn't go down well with his children, but it's made for one heck of a tweet thread that we think is just too good not to share.

Now, it takes you on quite the journey, so get ready for it and strap in.

https://twitter.com/sentientbomb/status/1252537159321518080?s=20

It's pretty good that, right? It could probably fool anyone at first glance, let's face it and his kids certainly fell victim.

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Are you ready for the reaction then?

Priceless.

https://twitter.com/sentientbomb/status/1252613304125739017?s=20

It turns out that he's not the only one pulling pranks of this nature either as he's recruited his mates into it too. The thread is concluded with a video sent by a friend that gives us another hilarious, but slightly more mature reaction.

Let's just say this one escalates pretty quickly.

https://twitter.com/sentientbomb/status/1252560308121546752?s=20

Can't argue with that, can you?

It's really no wonder that the prank has gone viral and has, for better or for worse, inspired many other parents to try it out for themselves.

Some of the replies are equally as brilliant.

https://twitter.com/dentoncol/status/1252567191326769152?s=20

https://twitter.com/sentientbomb/status/1252550277317738499?s=20

https://twitter.com/Chris1Shutt/status/1252623861113389057?s=20

https://twitter.com/Lisekit/status/1252572449289441281?s=20

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We think it's safe to say that prank week is over now - Dad's well and truly won.

If you want to have a read of the full thread in all its glory, then head over to @sentientbomb on Twitter to see the rest of the tweets and replies.

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Hahaha a friend of mine read it to her kids and filmed their reaction pic.twitter.com/koPUr0HLve

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]>

Hahaha a friend of mine read it to her kids and filmed their reaction pic.twitter.com/koPUr0HLve

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]>

Hahaha a friend of mine read it to her kids and filmed their reaction pic.twitter.com/koPUr0HLve

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]>

How do I do this? I am very keen to ensure all children feel this anguish and all parents can revel in it

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]>

Just got my daughter and she's currently going mad at her mum this is fantastic 😂

— Colin hulme (@dentoncol) April 21, 2020]]>

This got a mixed reaction when I read it out in my household, my youngest (6) danced around singing yeah, my oldest (11) met this with a death stare followed by who said this, my middle child (9) had a melt down which is still continuing, even after I told her it was a joke!!

— Chris Shutt (@Chris1Shutt) April 21, 2020]]>

Just got my daughter and she's currently going mad at her mum this is fantastic 😂

— Colin hulme (@dentoncol) April 21, 2020]]>

How do I do this? I am very keen to ensure all children feel this anguish and all parents can revel in it

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]>

This got a mixed reaction when I read it out in my household, my youngest (6) danced around singing yeah, my oldest (11) met this with a death stare followed by who said this, my middle child (9) had a melt down which is still continuing, even after I told her it was a joke!!

— Chris Shutt (@Chris1Shutt) April 21, 2020]]>

Just got my daughter and she's currently going mad at her mum this is fantastic 😂

— Colin hulme (@dentoncol) April 21, 2020]]>

How do I do this? I am very keen to ensure all children feel this anguish and all parents can revel in it

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]>

This got a mixed reaction when I read it out in my household, my youngest (6) danced around singing yeah, my oldest (11) met this with a death stare followed by who said this, my middle child (9) had a melt down which is still continuing, even after I told her it was a joke!!

— Chris Shutt (@Chris1Shutt) April 21, 2020]]>

That 5yo will go on to rule the world.

— Dr Springtime Kitten Esq (@Lisekit) April 21, 2020]]>

That 5yo will go on to rule the world.

— Dr Springtime Kitten Esq (@Lisekit) April 21, 2020]]>

That 5yo will go on to rule the world.

— Dr Springtime Kitten Esq (@Lisekit) April 21, 2020]]>

My youngest has been banging on about “prank week” and has been royally pranking us all day.

Little does she know, her father is the prank master

Both of them panicking now, the bonus is that their sadness has brought a hush into the house. pic.twitter.com/IsI6MoZb2V

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]>

My youngest has been banging on about “prank week” and has been royally pranking us all day.

Little does she know, her father is the prank master

Both of them panicking now, the bonus is that their sadness has brought a hush into the house. pic.twitter.com/IsI6MoZb2V

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]>

My youngest has been banging on about “prank week” and has been royally pranking us all day.

Little does she know, her father is the prank master

Both of them panicking now, the bonus is that their sadness has brought a hush into the house. pic.twitter.com/IsI6MoZb2V

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]>

Here’s the dumbstruck reaction to finding out that daddy is not to be trifled with in the shithousery stakes pic.twitter.com/mgCf77Ktar

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]>

Here’s the dumbstruck reaction to finding out that daddy is not to be trifled with in the shithousery stakes pic.twitter.com/mgCf77Ktar

— schwitz (@sentientbomb) April 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/moovin-festival-is-happening-online-this-saturday-on-united-we-stream/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:45:43 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14441

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]]> 14441 0 0 0 Moovin Festival is streaming a 12-hour mega party featuring some huge performers on Saturday. 

The online carnival - aptly titled 'Moovin-in' - is set to star Big Daddy Kane, Krafty Kutts, Beardyman, DJ Yoda, Micky Finn, Riot Jazz and many more across a marathon-length event; promising viewers a "night in to remember."

Alongside the massive sets, Moovin is planning to pump its virtual festival vibes directly through the screen by showcasing weird and wonderful performances from  harpists, poets, graffiti artists, gong ringers and even a beatboxing harmonicist.

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In a message to fans, Moovin Festival wrote:

"Everyone involved in this stream is doing this for totally free as the Festival organisers hope to bringing some kind of togetherness and joy during these crazy times swell as raising as much money for the charities mentioned . So please if your [sic] feeling the show and if you are able to don’t forget to donate whatever you can.

"….please do the right thing, stay home, stay safe, and save lives. But that doesn't mean you can't still have plenty of fun with us from right there on your gaff."

Moovin-in will be broadcast via United We Stream on Saturday April 25.

The event is free - but donations are encouraged as all money goes to two terrific causes: The Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity, Nordoff Robbins, and the city-region’s night-time economy.

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UWS is also streaming an exclusive show hosted by Scruff of the Neck Records on Thursday evening (23 April), as well as a performance from rising Manchester star Jack Curley.

Scruff of the Neck will be offering the streaming platform to several artists live from Bury Met - all of whom will be discussing their careers to date and plans for the future.

Kicking off the evening's entertainment on Thursday, however, is the much talked-about Jack Curley.

Curley has risen through the ranks as one of the most intriguing singer-songwriters from the local region in recent times - even earning himself a spot at the prestigious Parlophone Records.

Catch every second of these sets online at UWS.

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Special Scruff Of The Neck event this Thursday !

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GIY - Chicken Bake

You asked for it. And we’re baking it. Well, actually… you’re baking it. Grab your pinny and your pastry, Chicken Bake lovers - it’s your turn to #GreggsItYourself.Tag us with all your GIY bakes and don’t forget to really make it your own by adding a Greggs style Giphy.On your marks, Greggs set, go!

Posted by Greggs on Wednesday, 22 April 2020

]]> The gang over at Greggs want us to keep enjoying our pasties like lockdown never happened. 

All the bakery branches remain shut - with little chance the great glass doors will open until at least mid-May. Nonetheless, they're still finding ways to give us a taste of their trademark oven-cooked treats.

Greggs understand that half an average northerner's blood is basically pastry flakes. That's why they've released a series of Greggs It Yourself videos - teaching us the tricks of the trade when it comes to recreating items from their iconic menu.

They've already shown us how to craft our own Steak Bakes and Sausage, Bean and Cheese Melts.

But this week, Greggs social media channels have revealed the recipe for a niche favourite among their pastry-passionate patronage: the Chicken Bake.

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https://www.facebook.com/greggsofficial/videos/vb.8406519775/533612990919588/?type=2&theater

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The post reads: "You asked for it. And we’re baking it. Well, actually… you’re baking it. Grab your pinny and your pastry, Chicken Bake lovers - it’s your turn to#GreggsItYourself."

It doesn't look enormously difficult, either.

All you need is chicken chunks, chicken stock, double cream, cream cheese, puff pastry and an egg.

The contents is cooked in a pan, before wrapping up inside egg-washed pastry and tucking into the oven for twenty minutes.

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Have you had a go at any of the Greggs It Yourself challenges yet?

Find them all on Facebook and start baking.

 

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GIY - Chicken Bake

You asked for it. And we’re baking it. Well, actually… you’re baking it. Grab your pinny and your pastry, Chicken Bake lovers - it’s your turn to #GreggsItYourself.Tag us with all your GIY bakes and don’t forget to really make it your own by adding a Greggs style Giphy.On your marks, Greggs set, go!

Posted by Greggs on Wednesday, 22 April 2020

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GIY - Chicken Bake

You asked for it. And we’re baking it. Well, actually… you’re baking it. Grab your pinny and your pastry, Chicken Bake lovers - it’s your turn to #GreggsItYourself.Tag us with all your GIY bakes and don’t forget to really make it your own by adding a Greggs style Giphy.On your marks, Greggs set, go!

Posted by Greggs on Wednesday, 22 April 2020

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]]> 14457 0 0 0 A wave of "coronababies" are expected to be born around Christmas.

Poundland has reported a 25% increase in the sales of its £1 pregnancy tests since the start of UK lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The discount retail chain, which is one of a selection of companies permitted to stay open at this time due to selling essential items, has confirmed that sales of pregnancy tests are up nationwide.

The the largest sales increase however was in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands and Slough in Berkshire.

This increase has sufficiently added to the speculation that there could be a "baby boom" in nine months due to life in lockdown and many are predicting that a wave of "coronababies" could be born around Christmas time.

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Speaking on the increase in sales of such an item, Poundland's trading director, Tim Bettley, said: "Couples under the same roof don't need to worry about social distancing and they've been getting up close and comfortable, as our sales figures show."

He added that "based on our sales, Britain should be preparing for a baby boom as couples found more entertaining ways to relax than watching box sets or doing jigsaws."

Well, if there's nothing else to do eh?

Whilst many practices across the UK are currently still open and operating, GPs are advising that those seeking contraception or medical advice should initially do so over the phone, rather than attending their surgery in person.

You can also access relevant NHS guidance for FREE here.

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]]> 14489 0 0 0 McDonald's took their Cheesy Melt Dippers off the menu at the end of January. 

Some groaned. Others shrugged.

The divisive mozzarella-stuffed snacks were booted out of the Golden Arches just a few weeks into the new year, and the reaction was mixed.

But now here we are, in April 2020, and every single piece of food on the McDonald's menu is unavailable.

It doesn't matter whether you were passionate or indifferent about the disappearance of the Cheese Melt Dippers. In the current climate, anyone would hungrily grab a box of these breadcrumb-smothered snacks in a heartbeat if they suddenly became available .

Well, it turns out two TikTok users, Rees Edwards-Caulier and Kirsty Simpson found a way to whip these snacks up at home.

All you need is flour, an egg, breadcrumbs and a Babybel.

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In the clip, the couple are shown the whisking egg, coating the Babybel in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, and then frying it all together in oil.

The result? A facsimile of a Maccies' Cheese Melt Dipper - right down to the stretchy, cheesy contents.

Maccies used to favour a tomato-based pot of dipping sauce to alongside the snack, but to be fair - fried cheese and breadcrumbs will go with just about anything.

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Check out the full video here.

It's clocked over 2.4 million views so far...

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Sshhh..Tom is having a well earned rest having walked more lengths today. There's just 24 hrs left to download 'You'll Never Walk Alone' to ensure it's No.1 for his birthday. We'd so love to make this happen. Go on, please https://t.co/vdCuR3o5HM #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay

— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 22, 2020]]> Captain Tom Moore has just received a Pride Of Britain Award live on Good Morning Britain.

The WWII veteran was given the award by Pride Of Britain host Carol Vorderman during a live broadcast on the popular morning show.

So far, Captain Tom has raised over £28 million for the NHS and has inspired thousands of other people to start their own charitable endeavours in the face of a global pandemic.

https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1253223105373376513

Over the past few weeks, Tom has received over 70,000 birthday cards ahead of his 100th birthday next week, and according to Carol Vorderman, has received just as many Pride Of Britain nominations.

The one-man fundraising machine has inspired the nation and we salute him for his efforts. There could not be a more deserving winner.

Well done, Tom!

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Sshhh..Tom is having a well earned rest having walked more lengths today. There's just 24 hrs left to download 'You'll Never Walk Alone' to ensure it's No.1 for his birthday. We'd so love to make this happen. Go on, please https://t.co/vdCuR3o5HM #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay

— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 22, 2020]]>

Sshhh..Tom is having a well earned rest having walked more lengths today. There's just 24 hrs left to download 'You'll Never Walk Alone' to ensure it's No.1 for his birthday. We'd so love to make this happen. Go on, please https://t.co/vdCuR3o5HM #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay

— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 22, 2020]]>

War veteran @captaintommoore has won a special Daily Mirror @PrideOfBritain award for his astonishing fundraising efforts.

So far, the war veteran has raised over £28 million for NHS Charities Together.

Well done Tom! pic.twitter.com/fyr1wbMWhv

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 23, 2020]]>

War veteran @captaintommoore has won a special Daily Mirror @PrideOfBritain award for his astonishing fundraising efforts.

So far, the war veteran has raised over £28 million for NHS Charities Together.

Well done Tom! pic.twitter.com/fyr1wbMWhv

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 23, 2020]]>

War veteran @captaintommoore has won a special Daily Mirror @PrideOfBritain award for his astonishing fundraising efforts.

So far, the war veteran has raised over £28 million for NHS Charities Together.

Well done Tom! pic.twitter.com/fyr1wbMWhv

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/uk-social-restrictions-to-remain-in-place-for-rest-of-year/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:53:36 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14501

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]]> 14501 0 0 0 Social distancing measures are set to remain in force until at least the end of 2020, the government's chief medical adviser has confirmed. 

Professor Chris Whitty delivered the sobering message during Wednesday's coronavirus conference, warning viewers that normal life would be unlikely to return any time soon.

Whitty said a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 and/or medication to treat symptoms were the only ways to halt the pandemic, but admitted it was unlikely these would be available before the end of the year.

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"This disease is not going to be eradicated, it is not going to disappear," Whitty stated.

"So we have to accept that we are working with a disease that we are going to be with globally... for the foreseeable future."

Whilst some form of social distancing will likely remain intact for many months, it is unlikely that lockdown will continue in its current form.

Whitty spoke of a "trade-off" and finding a "balance" which would allow some degree of relaxation without putting the public at risk of a second wave of infection.

Plans for easing restrictions will involve very gradual approach; expected to be unveiled over the coming weeks.

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The UK government has been criticised for a "slow" approach to tackling the outbreak. Questions have also been raised about the lack of testing - especially in comparison to other nations.

However, stand-in leader Dominic Raab has promised to meet the target of administering 100,000 tests a day by the end of April.

There have been more than 133,495 cases of COVID-19 in the UK so far, with over 18,000 deaths.

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]]> 14511 0 0 0 Now, this is good lockdown content.

It seems self-shaving accidents are happening left, right and centre at the moment, doesn't it?

Whether it's lads shaving their heads completely, or their partners giving them a dodgy 'fresh fade' instead, it's not exactly going to plan for a lot of people and as the nation has officially been in lockdown for a full month now amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there's only going to be more accidents happening.

If you're up for a good laugh though, then one woman has shared a story of a rather unique shaving accident involving an electric razor and a Golden Retriever.

In a now viral post in the Golden Retrievers UK Facebook group, Rach Sharpe shared photos of her adorable doggo and told the very comical state of events that lead to her resembling a "money box".

The post read: "Has anyone else had a shaving accident [?]"

"[I] was trimming my husband beard and she came up behind me I was like oh yeah I’ll shave the dog (jokingly) and she moved her head and now has this line in her head".

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"She looks like a money box and I can’t even look at her without crying".

We hope those are tears of laughter?

Whilst this isn't your run of the mill shaving mishap, we'd put good money on you not being the only one this has happened too Rach, don't worry. The post already amassing over 19,000 interactions, 35,000 shares and hundreds of comments speaks volumes.

In fact, plenty of the comments on the post are from others sharing their unfortunate lockdown shaving situations, but considering the majority of us aren't professional hairdressers, it's inevitable really.

As much as this has given us a good laugh and as much as she does resemble a money box, we can all agree that she still looks cute though, right?

Pulls it off better than most people ever could, that's for sure!

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This is what happens in lockdown clearly 😂😂

Posted by Rach Sharpe on Wednesday, 22 April 2020

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]]> 14516 0 0 0 Tips and recycling centres could start to open up again during the next two weeks, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has confirmed. 

Andy Burnham stated on Wednesday that an agreement had been reached in principle to partially reopen some of the 20 waste facilities in the region.

Plans are currently being made to determine which recycling centres will accept rubbish disposal.

Mr. Burnham said that all re-openings will be "carefully monitored" to ensure staff and visitors are protected.

Full details are set to be published in due course.

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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has recommended that councils keep their local centres accessible if "social distancing guidelines can be adhered to."

Reports of fly-tipping have increased across the Greater Manchester region in recent weeks, prompting councillors to push for the tips to reopen.

Wigan - which has control over its own waste disposal as a unitary local authority - has already begun the process of getting recycling centres up and running again.

Over the next fortnight, disposal units in nearby regions will begin to follow suit, with different facilities opening on weekdays and weekends.

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Visit the Recycle for Greater Manchester and Manchester City Council websites to stay up-to-date with the latest announcements.

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]]> 14531 0 0 0 Aldi's middle aisle strikes again and this time it's bringing you your next lockdown essential.

We're all spending quite a bit of time in the garden or on our balconies at the moment, aren't we?

With all this warm weather we're having as well, it'd really be a crime not to.

Now, Aldi is about to make your days in sun the just that little bit toastier as the supermarket retail giant is launching stylish new log burners and fire pits that are set to arrive in UK stores and online from next week.

The fire pit is made from a dark grey faux stone and will set you back £49.99. Not only does it keep you toasty warm and comes with a mesh lid to ensure safe burning, but it has a cooking grate too, so it doubles up as a barbecue.

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How ace is that?

Or if you'd prefer to bag yourself an outdoor log burner instead however, which is made from black steel with a bronze effect finish, a mesh surround and a compartment to store logs underneath, then that's retailed at the slightly pricier £59.99.

With all this glorious spring sunshine and now garden accessories like these, we've got no excuse not to stay home have we?

Yes, they may not entirely be considered essential purchases, but if this makes lockdown that little bit more bearable for you, then you can get your hands on these new log burners and fire pits at Aldi stores nationwide and online from Thursday 30th April.

 

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]]> 14536 0 0 0 Lockdown has given birth to a whole new breed of TV experts. 

With millions currently confined to their homes, Netflix and Prime binging is on the rise - with people using the downtime to watch shows they never had time to take in before.

Ardent viewers are even threatening to complete the entire UK Netflix catalogue.

If you want to flex your newfound media knowledge and raise money for frontline heroes at the same time - now's your chance.

On Saturday 25 April, The Big Fat Quiz is hosting a virtual pub quiz that rewards top TV bingers!

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Themed on the greatest TV shows of all time including Friends, The Office, Breaking Bad, YOU, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, Peaky Blinders and The Crown, this competition will also be rewarding winners with prizes throughout the night.

Kicking off 7pm, the event will be live streamed online - with participants able to join via phone, tablet or laptop.

Tickets are just £5 per team - with money being distributed to charities that require support during COVID-19.

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Some proceeds will also be going towards Captain Tom Moore - who has made international news for raising £28 million for the NHS so far.

You can grab your ticket here.

Good luck!

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]]> 14543 0 0 0 Greater Manchester Police is pleased to share that it has seen a 50% reduction in the number of house parties over the past weekend.

This comes after the news emerged that officers were called out to over 1,008 public parties across the borough over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Many citizens across Greater Manchester expressed significant shock at the reported figures, which included multiple household gatherings, BBQs and street parties, and it is believed that this view has been a contributing factor to the reduction of call outs since.

In a video posted on the official Greater Manchester Police Twitter account, PC Conor Gallogly shared an insight into the typical nature of call outs that officers have been attending to and stated that: "We've had to turn out and explain to [people] that this is a breach of the government regulations."

"They shouldn't be gathering with people from outside of their household because this increases the risk of spreading coronavirus."

"It normally takes us quite a bit of time to explain why this is the case, we've been struggling to get that message across and that takes us off our usual duties."

https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1251238817882931200?s=20

Whilst the constabulary is pleased to share the news that the number of calls to parties has significantly reduced, there is still a long way to go.

Public cooperation is vital to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

As it looks as though we once again set for another spring time scorcher over these next few days, with temperatures potentially hitting 20°C across the region, GMP is keen to continue reinforcing the message of #StayHomeSaveLives and is urging the public to remain at home for the weekend.

With the country now heading into the sixth week of lockdown, the police understands that people may be missing relatives and loved ones, but emphasises that we must "follow government guidelines in order to protect ourselves, our families and the most vulnerable within our communities".

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Speaking on the Bank Holiday call outs, GMP's Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: "Our message has been pretty clear, to stay at home and protect the NHS and save lives."

"We all need to remember these are real people. People have lost their loved ones. Families are losing people too early when they shouldn't be. Listening to some of the reports about what it's like to lose someone and you can't be with them, it's heartbreaking."

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Please remember to do your bit this weekend Manchester - we're all in this together and we must adhere to government guidelines.

#StayHomeSaveLives

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We understand that people are missing their family and friends, but it’s vital that we follow the Government guidelines in order to protect ourselves, our families and the most vulnerable within our communities by preventing the spread of the infection. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/LfOxWO9RsP

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We understand that people are missing their family and friends, but it’s vital that we follow the Government guidelines in order to protect ourselves, our families and the most vulnerable within our communities by preventing the spread of the infection. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/LfOxWO9RsP

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We understand that people are missing their family and friends, but it’s vital that we follow the Government guidelines in order to protect ourselves, our families and the most vulnerable within our communities by preventing the spread of the infection. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/LfOxWO9RsP

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#StayHomeGM | Help police protect you, your loved ones and the #NHS by staying home and not hosting house or garden parties this weekend. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/4Blz043pHZ

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#StayHomeGM | Help police protect you, your loved ones and the #NHS by staying home and not hosting house or garden parties this weekend. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/4Blz043pHZ

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#StayHomeGM | Help police protect you, your loved ones and the #NHS by staying home and not hosting house or garden parties this weekend. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/4Blz043pHZ

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]]> 837 0 0 0 For the majority of people, the most interesting thing about Sinclair's Oyster Bar is the price of its Taddy lager and the beer garden you can sup them in. But the legendary black and white bar has an incredible history.

The building, which currently sits in Shambles Square, perfectly personifies Manchester in that it is one tough b*stard.

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In the weeks following the 1996 bombing of Manchester by the IRA, in which both buildings survived, there were some radical plans to regenerate the city centre.

One plan being the most radical, which involved the relocation of the two remaining and only medieval pubs in the city centre, piece by piece, by architect and civil engineer duo Ian Simpson and Martin Stockley.

The result of this saw Sinclair's Oyster Bar and the Old Wellington picked up, turned 180 degrees, and moved 300 metres northwards to their present location, where they were nestled nicely behind Manchester cathedral.

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The decision to do this caused outrage in the community, with plenty of people seeing them as an eyesore at the time and simply calling for them to be knocked down. However, the rebuild panel disagreed.

The reasoning behind the move was simple. They were not in a location that suited them, and were surrounded by "an ugly urban plaza" that did them no credit.

The Old Wellington is the city centre's only surviving Tudor building and is the oldest building of its kind in Manchester. It was built in 1552 next to market square - which is now Market Street - in what was known as the Shambles.

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Both the Old Wellington and Sinclair’s Oyster Bar were designated Grade II listed buildings in 1952, so this meant the job wasn't an easy one.

The moving of both inns needed a whole range of permissions not only from necessary government officials, but from the cathedral too, whom were given the power to allow or disallow the placing of the two pubs on their religious land.

It took two years and a huge list of hurdles to jump over, to finally rebuild and place the buildings in their new home, where they are to this day incredibly popular spots for both Mancunians and visitors to the city.

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]]> 14512 0 0 0 Leaders across the world have begun the process of cautiously and carefully removing restrictions imposed in March. Lockdown Jenga has begun. 

But as European countries begin to hit the curve and new cases of COVID-19 decline, the World Health Organisation have issued two clear warnings.

The first: Do not rush.

The second: We're a long way from being out of the woods.

With this admonition ringing in their ears, governments are attempting an all-too-delicate balancing act. The challenge involves finding a way to ease enough measures to help the economy recover, whilst keeping an adequate amount in place to prevent a second wave of cases.

Five weeks into lockdown, Britain is yet to confirm its exit strategy. And whilst each country is following its own unique trajectory during this pandemic, the UK cabinet may take inspiration (and learn) from its continental neighbours - as several nations in Europe take the first steps to reopen.

Here is a summary of what these nations are doing so far.

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France

France has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19, with almost 160,000 confirmed cases since the outbreak began.

As things stand, the country ranks fourth in the world for number of infections.

However, with new cases dwindling, the French government are looking to implement a plan that kickstarts the economy sooner rather than later.

Their strategy is under constant review, but initial steps include distributing face masks on public transport whilst installing hand gel sanitiser units in public places.

In line with WHO recommendations, Paris will also create 650km of cycleways; thereby encouraging travel by bike in the capital.

Italy

Italy is the second worst-hit country in Europe following an alarming early spread of COVID-19 cases - with three confirmed infections on February 15 rising to more than 160,000 within eight weeks.

Cases have levelled off in April, with most occurring in Lombardy - the epicentre of the Italian outbreak. The government have been battling to keep the virus contained up north, with the health service at risk of snapping if coronavirus spreads too far in poorer southern areas with less medical support.

A strict lockdown has been in place for almost two months, although Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte confirmed this week that measures will be scaled back on May 4.

He is yet to confirm which businesses will open first.

“I wish I could say: let’s reopen everything. Immediately. We start tomorrow morning ... But such a decision would be irresponsible,” the PM confirmed via Facebook.

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Spain

Spain is currently home to the most COVID-19 cases in Europe - with as many as 213,000 infections across the country.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has extended a State of Emergency to May 9, but he is hoping to relax measures in the second half of the month.

Children have been unable to leave homes during an extremely strict lockdown, but those under the age of 14 will finally be permitted to go outside from April 26.

Construction and manufacturing businesses are returning to work in some instances - but with very tight measures still in place.

Germany

Germany is already lifting lockdown measures and will continue to do so on a gradual basis.

Some shops (including florists, fashion shops and bookstores) were permitted to reopen this week, and there are tentative plans for children to return to schools in May.

Other businesses, like barbers, have resumed service whilst wearing protective gear. Public transport is set to move towards a full timetable, and larger social spaces - like libraries and museums - are set to open again next month with distancing measures intact.

Masks will be made compulsory in public places.

Germany has kept deaths down more successfully than other nations, but the number of cases in the country remain rife nonetheless.

Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged caution that there could easily be a second wave if people let down their guard, reminding fellow EU leaders in a video conference that "we are still at the beginning" of the pandemic.

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Whilst Western Europe remains badly hit by the virus, other countries appear to be faring slightly better.

Denmark is planning to loosen measures earlier than anticipated following a drop in cases, whilst Norway is aiming to open universities and small businesses by the end of the month.

Sweden - which has attracted international attention for refusing to batten down the hatches in a full lockdown - will continue to keep social distancing in place and encourage people to work from home where possible.

Switzerland is one of the first nations to reveal a public plan for exiting lockdown; announcing a three-phase strategy beginning with the reopening of non-essential businesses. Mask-wearing will remain obligatory.

From May 11 some schools will open, along with markets. On June 8, the final phase will commence: where the government will consider allowing other venues to welcome back the public again.

 

 

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]]> 14527 0 0 0 We're always being told to drink more water.

You only have to take a quick glance at social media to discover that there seems to be two types of lockdown mentality at the moment.

One being the super health conscious, clean eating, fitness transformation, run 5K for a quarantine glow-up type, and then the other being the 'f**k it, I'm having a drink, what else is there to do?' type.

Whichever you are, both are very much valid right now, but what if you're just looking for the best of both worlds? Can that truly ever exist?

Well, there's a good chance it could do because this 'spiked' still water is a thing, it comes in three different fruity flavours, it's only 90 calories per can and people are even claiming that it helps you dodge a hangover too.

Sounds perfect.

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Pura Still 'spiked' water made huge waves in the drinks market back when it first launched in 2018. Sure, it's not going to be for everyone, but it did receive rave reviews and to be honest, it's really not hard to see why.

Not only is it 90 calories per can, but it only contains two grams of cane sugar and comes in three different flavours - mango, blackberry and mandarin orange.

Multi-packs of Pura Still retail in the US at around $9.99, so that equates to just over £8 here in the UK.

https://twitter.com/purastill/status/1144292683889991680?s=20

Whilst this definitely shouldn't be used as a substitute for actual water, let's just be clear on that, could this really be the key to drinking without a hangover? A way of enjoying a drink without piling on the pounds too?

We'll probably have to try it out and see for ourselves.

It's certainly a top way to stay hydrated, get a little tipsy and continue to live somewhat guilt-free during lockdown, that's for sure.

To keep on top of all the latest updates and stock information, it's best to follow @PuraStill on Twitter and to order online, visit the website here.

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you asked, we answered - pura still CANS are here!💧find our NEW 12-can variety pack (4 of each flavor!) AND tall can singles in stores now - shop them this way: https://t.co/Z2hjM1VCmj 💧 pic.twitter.com/hXMJEDMQAp

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you asked, we answered - pura still CANS are here!💧find our NEW 12-can variety pack (4 of each flavor!) AND tall can singles in stores now - shop them this way: https://t.co/Z2hjM1VCmj 💧 pic.twitter.com/hXMJEDMQAp

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you asked, we answered - pura still CANS are here!💧find our NEW 12-can variety pack (4 of each flavor!) AND tall can singles in stores now - shop them this way: https://t.co/Z2hjM1VCmj 💧 pic.twitter.com/hXMJEDMQAp

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you asked, we answered - pura still CANS are here!💧find our NEW 12-can variety pack (4 of each flavor!) AND tall can singles in stores now - shop them this way: https://t.co/Z2hjM1VCmj 💧 pic.twitter.com/hXMJEDMQAp

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]]> 14565 0 0 0 The infamous Passion Star Martini has had a summer makeover.

As we're set for another spring time scorcher this weekend, with temperatures set to top 21°C in some parts of the country, Marks & Spencer has just launched a Pink Passion Star Martini and it's about to make lockdown days that little bit more bearable for us all.

The infamous Passion Star Martini has had a "cheeky summer makeover" and it's now landed in stores nationwide.

This new pink variation adds the flavour of raspberries to the already existing mix of passionfruit and vanilla to make the ultimate summer drink.

According to the product description in a post on the official Marks & Spencer Food PR Instagram account, the Pink Passion Star Martini is "the same delicious cocktail, but with a fruity twist of raspberry, which blends perfectly with the passion fruit and vanilla (think raspberry ripple ice cream)."

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_NXQTMBJUe/

Judging by the thousands of positive comments on the post from people eager to get their hands on a can ready for the weekend, this new drink is sure to go down like the treat we all deserve right now.

The Pink Passion Star Martini is available in all M&S and M&S Simply Food stores across the country and will set you back just £2 for a 300ml can.

Whilst it's probably not top of your essentials list and we wouldn't advise flocking to the shops especially for them, there's definitely no harm in keeping an eye out for these summer tipples on your next weekly big shop.

Cheers Manchester!

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]]> 14569 0 0 0 Your chance to master a unique new skill during lockdown.

The duo behind the multi-award-winning team at Lovingly Artisan Bakery, based in Altrincham and Kendal, Cumbria, have launched a brand new online baking club.

Artisan bakers Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor are sharing bread related hints and tips to help householders in lockdown craft the perfect loaf at home. The Baking Club is designed to be a happy place where participants can get practical help and advice in an approachable, inspiring and fun way.

Aidan and Catherine will teach you the science behind bread baking and give you a thorough understanding of what is actually happening throughout the process, so that you can bake beautiful bread at home.

It will provide you with a valuable insight into not only making the perfect appetiser, but also how to use it.

Additionally, you'll learn about as kneading, proving and shaping your homemade dough, the importance of scoring, and then how best to store your finished bread.

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The Baking Club is all about baking bread, sharing recipes, insider tips and tricks, encouragement and support for each other’s bread baking efforts, as well as having some serious bread related fun a long the way.

It's described as a "positive place for those that like anything connected to all we eat and drink".

What's not to like about that?

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So, if you're struggling with your starter and you're bonkers about buns, but you just haven’t a clue where to start, then head on over to Facebook and join the Lovingly Artisan Baking Club here.

For more information, check out the Lovingly Artisan website.

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]]> 14574 0 0 0 You can make your own Magnums at home and they're FREE too?

It can be tricky to find things to be positive about at the moment, but if we look at it this way, lockdown has presented us with the unique opportunity to master a new skill and try something new.

Like having a crack at making your own Magnums perhaps.

If you're up for that then you can now order a 'Make Your Magnum' kit to be delivered right to your door for FREE.

The kits are an experience that's usually only available at Magnum Pleasure Stores, where you can create your own ice cream with an array of personalised toppings at the dipping bar, but these stores have unfortunately had to close to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

No need to worry though, as Magnum has partnered with Deliveroo and will bring the experience to comfort of your own home.

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The 'Make My Magnum' kit features ingredients to make a Magnum Ruby.

It comes with a variety of toppings including white chocolate shavings, chocolate fudge brownie, freeze dried raspberry crumble, lemon crunch and milk chocolate signature Magnum M coins.

Dark chocolate is also provided to melt and drizzle on your Magnum masterpiece.

The kit does come with a handy 'how-to' guide, which will lead you through the full Magnum making experience step-by-step, but there are no rules here and being creative with it is very much encouraged.

You might as well have a little fun.

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Fancy ordering a 'Make My Magnum' kit for the weekend then?

All you have to do is visit Deliveroo here or on the app, simply type in your postcode and then check whether they're delivering in your area. As mentioned, the kits themselves are FREE, but you will be charged for delivery.

Make sure you act fast though as orders will only be accepted on on Friday 24th April.

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]]> 14578 0 0 0 You can find excitement and motivation in the most surprising places.

In the digital age, all you need is a computer or mobile device, a decent internet connection and maybe some space to move in. Businesses like Manchester’s Hero Training Clubs understand how important that boost to your wellbeing is, so you can now find live streamed yoga, strength, HIIT and sculpt sessions on their Instagram account.

Fitness providers of every kind are making online versions of their classes. This means staying fit and stimulated is as simple as getting in touch and joining a class from your living room. But the support available out there is even more varied. Let’s see what other digital opportunities exist to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Meditation

If your space is limited and you don’t feel like breaking too much of a sweat, why not try something less active? While yoga and pilates are the most holistic approaches to maintaining peace of mind and body, meditation alone does wonders too. Another hobby modern software can help with alongside a comfortable, quiet place to sit and breathe.

The Headspace app is a great example of technology dedicated to one thing: human mindfulness and wellbeing. Whether you need inspiration to get you out of bed every day or exercises for stress-relief and better sleep, your phone or PC can get access to everything you need, from music and soothing guides to smart, life-changing tools.

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Planning

It's never a bad time to brainstorm about the future. Choose goals that are important to you. Redesign the house. Set up a business or website. Write a book. The bottom line is that preparation is key to fulfilling any of these aims, which gives you purpose and focus for a long while. A good first step is to set down some targets and explore ways to reach them. Need online training and practice? Or to connect with others with experience in a particular area?

Think about the project’s potential and how to get there. If you need help visualizing that future, you can explore your creativity with insightful services like TheCircle. A psychic reading doesn’t just answer personal or professional concerns. It also gives you the fresh viewpoint of a perceptive expert, who can point out details you may have missed. Make use of any opportunity that helps put together a sound plan.

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Inspiration

Fitness and vision aren’t the only things digital services are good at. They can also transport you to different places around the world. With VR and AR quickly evolving at the same time, virtual tours are becoming more and more common. Existing technology can already deliver highly immersive experiences of museums, aquariums and even roller coasters.

For example, you can see Disneyland without even leaving the house. Visit Orlando has an interactive digital map that takes online visitors around the park’s various locations. YouTube has its own share of videos of Disneyland rides and sights. You can expect similar experiences when going on tours of the Louvre or NASA’s research centers. A quick search and you’ll find these and many more exciting places that can stimulate your imagination and wellbeing.

The digital world is huge and full of solutions for a healthy, driven and inspired lifestyle. Think about your interests and see what else you can discover.

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]]> 14584 0 0 0 Government ministers believe hairdressers and barber shops will have to remain shut for six more months during the coronavirus pandemic.

It has been alleged that government scientists working on COVID-19 have found no safe way for salons and barber shops to reopen in the coming months – with experts saying it is impossible to carry out haircuts without increasing the risk of spreading the virus.

This means any business that involves cutting hair will be forced to stay closed for as long as the pandemic continues, which could be until the end of summer.

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It's been just over a month now since the UK lockdown was enforced and businesses across the country had to close their doors for the foreseeable future.

The same extended rules will also apply for any beauty salons, nail bars, and any business in which close contact with clients is necessary.

For now, the general public will have to continue to deal with dodgy trims and unprecedented hair growth while we wait for life to edge closer to some sort of normality.

 

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But it's important to stay patient, and understand why the lockdown is so important. As of 5pm on 22 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 18,738 have died.

Remember, only go outside for food, health reasons, or work. Stay at home, protect the NHS, and save lives.

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The news was confirmed in the government's coronavirus conference on Thursday (23 April).

Health Secretary Matt Hancock, Chief Scientific Advisor Sir Patrick Vallance and Director of Health Improvement Professor John Newton also stated that the country is on track to hit the target of testing 100,000 people per day by the end of April.

Mr. Hancock said that testing capacity has already reached up to 50,000 and that patients, NHS staff and social care workers would receive priority testing.

"We can make it easier, simpler and faster for any essential worker," said the Health Minister.

"Employers of essential workers can now apply for a test for any employee that needs a test via gov.uk.

"This all applies for people in essential workers’ households too who need a test."

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Essential workers showing symptoms will be able to book coronavirus tests online from Friday (April 24).

Once the applicant has filled out a details form, texts or emails will be sent inviting them to book an appointment at a drive-through centre (there are currently 28 of these facilities in the UK, although 50 will apparently be open by the end of the month).

There may also be an option to book a home testing kit which can be sent out to the recipient's address.

The government has also set up a testing helpdesk, with Army units offering support where needed.

Testing involves a quick swab of the nose and throat.

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Those eligible to book a test include:

• NHS and social care workers
• Police officers
• Teachers
• Justice system staff
• Supermarket and food production workers
• Journalists
• Transport workers

A full list is available on the government website.

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]]> 14596 0 0 0 The National Space Centre is throwing an awesome-looking Family Movie Night this evening. 

Whilst the largest planetarium in the UK is currently closed, they are planning to stream a fascinating cosmic show directly into living rooms around the world.

Entitled 'We Are Stars', this special movie explores the origins of our planet in an entertaining way for adults and children alike.

Ahead of the online premiere, the National Space Centre will also be serving up popcorn recipes so you can enjoy a tasty snack during the film.

They're also planning to host a quiz - with a few prizes up for grabs.

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The venue posted the event on their official Facebook page accompanied by the message:

"#FamilyMovieNight We Are Stars answers the all important questions we all have; What are we made of? Where did it all come from?

"The show allows families, adults and children the opportunity to explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, and our explosive origins.

"Developed by NSC Creative, a team of animators based at the National Space Centre, We Are Stars is currently playing in planetaria around the world. However, this is the first time the show has been able to be seen outside the fulldome and enjoyed, in full, in the home.

"We Are Stars is narrated by Andy Serkis. Andy Serkis has played some of the most memorable characters of the last decade in a raft of Hollywood blockbusters and in We Are Stars provides the voice of the Time Master. A Victorian gent with his very own time tent that will whisk you back in time 13.8 billion years."

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You can take it all in on Facebook or YouTube.

The show starts at 6pm BST on Friday 24 April - and it's completely free.

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We Are Stars

#FamilyMovieNight We Are Stars answers the all important questions we all have; What are we made of? Where did it all come from?The show allows families, adults and children the opportunity to explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, and our explosive origins.Developed by NSC Creative, a team of animators based at the National Space Centre, We Are Stars is currently playing in planetaria around the world. However, this is the first time the show has been able to be seen outside the fulldome and enjoyed, in full, in the home.We Are Stars is narrated by Andy Serkis. Andy Serkis has played some of the most memorable characters of the last decade in a raft of Hollywood blockbusters and in We Are Stars provides the voice of the Time Master. A Victorian gent with his very own time tent that will whisk you back in time 13.8 billion years.

Posted by National Space Centre on Wednesday, 22 April 2020

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We Are Stars

#FamilyMovieNight We Are Stars answers the all important questions we all have; What are we made of? Where did it all come from?The show allows families, adults and children the opportunity to explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, and our explosive origins.Developed by NSC Creative, a team of animators based at the National Space Centre, We Are Stars is currently playing in planetaria around the world. However, this is the first time the show has been able to be seen outside the fulldome and enjoyed, in full, in the home.We Are Stars is narrated by Andy Serkis. Andy Serkis has played some of the most memorable characters of the last decade in a raft of Hollywood blockbusters and in We Are Stars provides the voice of the Time Master. A Victorian gent with his very own time tent that will whisk you back in time 13.8 billion years.

Posted by National Space Centre on Wednesday, 22 April 2020

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We Are Stars

#FamilyMovieNight We Are Stars answers the all important questions we all have; What are we made of? Where did it all come from?The show allows families, adults and children the opportunity to explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, and our explosive origins.Developed by NSC Creative, a team of animators based at the National Space Centre, We Are Stars is currently playing in planetaria around the world. However, this is the first time the show has been able to be seen outside the fulldome and enjoyed, in full, in the home.We Are Stars is narrated by Andy Serkis. Andy Serkis has played some of the most memorable characters of the last decade in a raft of Hollywood blockbusters and in We Are Stars provides the voice of the Time Master. A Victorian gent with his very own time tent that will whisk you back in time 13.8 billion years.

Posted by National Space Centre on Wednesday, 22 April 2020

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]]> 14604 0 0 0 The popular virtual tour is returning for a spring time scorcher today.

The sun is shining down and Chester Zoo is once again opening its "virtual gates". This time, it's for an elephant pool party.

As the popular virtual tours continue to draw in millions of viewers from across the world, the live stream is returning today for an extra special party and the zoo is promising you "whole day of amazing animal antics".

It's "the PERFECT way to learn, all from the comfort of your own home".

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As the park continues to remain closed to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the zoo is helping Brits to stay home and save lives by bringing the pool party to us with today's virtual tour.

Over the coming weeks, they have also pledged to "try to deliver as much positive news and updates about the animals to you as we can throughout this difficult period".

"There’s nothing like a happy new-born baby animal to lift your spirits!"

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That's not all though - the elephant pool party isn't the only fun the animals will be getting up to today.

Here's the full schedule of animal antics:

• 10am - 10:20am - Asian Short-Clawed Otters.
• 11am - 11:20am  - 'Fantastic Fossa' – Madagascar’s super predator.
• 12pm - 12:20pm - Songbirds from South East Asia.
• 1pm - 1:20pm - Terrific Tortoises (and you can help name TWO new babies).
• 2pm - 2:20pm - Elephant Pool Party.
• 3pm - 3:20pm - Amazing Aardvarks.

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You can join Chester Zoo live on either Facebook or YouTube today from 10am as they "bring the zoo to you".

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]]> 14610 0 0 0 McDonald's has teamed up with a very worthy cause to bring the Happy Meal to you at home.

Just like the majority of places right now, the nation's most beloved fast food chain is currently closed to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and it's left many fans missing their favourite comfort foods.

No matter which way you have a crack at creating your own Maccie's at home, it's just not the same is it?

Understanding that many kids out there will be missing their Happy Meal fix, McDonald's has released a template for a Happy Meal Box which you can download, print and use yourself at home.

This DIY activity is all part of the Family Fun Hub, which aims to provide hours of entertainment for the whole family, from "creative activities to interactive play, board games to eBooks, plus football skills videos to help keep your kids active".

The best part about this release though? It's for a brilliant and very worthy cause.

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McDonald's has teamed up with the National Autistic Society to provide Happy Meal packaging to more than 450 families, as well as putting a downloadable PDF template online for all to make the most of.

It comes after the chain heard from a number of families who have a child with Autism, or severe special needs where meal times can be extremely difficult. At a time when some of the familiarity of their daily lives have been taken away, this Happy Meal box template can help to form an important part of their routine and restore some normality.

If you would like to download your very own Happy Meal box template, then you can do so here.

This is just one of a number of causes the chain is currently supporting. Even though restaurants remain closed to the public, McDonald’s is continuing to donate food to key workers and vulnerable people through food banks and various charities such as FareShare, Company Shop and Food Drop.

You can find out more information here.

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]]> 14614 0 0 0 Easyjet is offering passengers the chance to change their flights to a new location on a future date, without having to pay anything extra. 

The Independent has reported that the airline is informing certain travellers they can change their ticket to another destination in Europe at "any time" they desire.

Those who have booked a cheap short-distance flight to Dublin, for example, may be able to travel somewhere further away instead.

Easyjet is sending emails to customers who qualify for the offer.

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Airlines have been inundated with refund demands following the outbreak of COVID-19, with customers complaining that the process of claiming money back has been extremely difficult.

Passengers are being offered 'credit' for future travel instead of refunds in some cases.

Every airline has their own policy on cancelled flights, and most have published statements on their websites.

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The current government advice is to avoid all non-essential travel.

Despite new cases of COVID-19 slowing, this guidance is set to remain in place for the foreseeable future, with ministers eager to avoid a second wave of infection.

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]]> 14620 0 0 0 More than one million airline meals have been salvaged to feed vulnerable people across the North West.

Open Kitchen MCR, Manchester City Council, and logistics firm Lineage Logistics have teamed up to preserve airplane meals destined for the bin due to lack of flights amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The food has been sitting in frozen storage near Manchester Airport and is now being transported to the Lineage Logistics warehouses in Heywood.

Meals will soon be distributed to those struggling financially, the homeless and people who cannot leave the home due to health risks.

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Open Kitchen MCR specialises in intercepting food waste to help prevent people going hungry - and is now cooking and delivering up to 10,000 meals a week.

Corin Bell, founder of Open Kitchen MCR, said: “Before the coronavirus hit, there were 400,000 people that were estimated to be in food poverty in Manchester alone”.

“A lot of the usual routes to access food for people in poverty are not available now that COVID-19 has hit, and it’s essential that we find safe ways to get not just enough food, but good food out to people who need it”.

Lineage Logistics has dedicated space in one of its warehouses for the meals.

David Vickers, General Manager at Lineage Logistics in Heywood commented: “They’re perfectly good meals, and anything that we can do to help the vulnerable is what we’re aiming to do.

“It’s going to be around 260 pallets - which is about two aisles in our warehouse.”

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You can help to support the incredible work Open Kitchen MCR are doing by donating to their efforts at paypal.me/realjunkfoodmcr

If you are interested in volunteering, you contact their team by emailing: info@openkitchenmcr.co.uk.

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]]> 14626 0 0 0 The government has now closed the scheme for the day to the public.

A scheme, which was launched by the UK government this morning to provide home coronavirus (COVID-19) testing kits for key workers, has now been closed by the government due to meeting the daily allowance.

It was confirmed this morning that a daily allowance of 1,000 home testing kits, which include instructions and nose swabs, would be made available from today for essential workers displaying symptoms of the virus.

A number of people had reported online that they were unable to request a kit from 8.30am.

Now, in a message to the public via the gov.uk website, the government has stated that: "we’ve issued today’s allocation of home test kits".

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"If you need a home test kit, check back here tomorrow, when more will be available."

"You can continue if you’re able to visit a drive through test centre."

It comes after Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced last night that any essential workers who "need a test, will get a test" and that those eligible, who are showing symptoms, will be able to book tests themselves online.

He further added that the UK now has the ability to carry out 50,000 tests per day.

Those eligible to apply for a home testing kit, or book a drive through test include:

• NHS and social care workers
• Police officers
• Teachers
• Justice system staff
• Supermarket and food production workers
• Journalists
• Transport workers

A full list is available on the government website here.

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]]> 14628 0 0 0 It can be all-too-tempting to click an attractive-looking deal online. And there are few things likelier to induce an itchy trigger finger than the promise of free beer. 

Cybercrooks are tapping into our lockdown thirst by masquerading as a big brewery distributing free kegs - and the ploy is doing the rounds on WhatsApp.

The scam features an authentic-looking page carrying all the hallmarks of Heineken branding, prompting users to enter their details in a 'survey' to receive their beer.

Any information supplied is stolen and can be used to try and enter the user's private accounts.

The brewery has confirmed that the message is a scam and has told people not to click the link.

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A wide variety of cons are appearing in the COVID-19 climate as people spend more time online.

Action Fraud say that The National Cyber Security Centre have recorded 2,000 reported cases of scams attempting to dupe people into giving away their personal details or parting with their money.

Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman said: "Technology is helping us work remotely, connect with family and friends and access medical advice online, so we can stay home, protect the NHS and save lives. But cyber criminals are also exploiting this crisis to target people and organisations.

“I urge everyone to remain vigilant online, follow the National Cyber Security Centre's guidance on passwords and account security, and report suspected coronavirus related scams if you see them."

 

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You can find out more about staying safe online by visiting the NCSC website.

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Hi,
Yes this is a scam. Please do not click the link and thanks for bringing it to our attention. Thanks, Heineken Ireland

— Heineken Ireland (@Heineken_IE) April 21, 2020]]>

Hi,
Yes this is a scam. Please do not click the link and thanks for bringing it to our attention. Thanks, Heineken Ireland

— Heineken Ireland (@Heineken_IE) April 21, 2020]]>

Hi,
Yes this is a scam. Please do not click the link and thanks for bringing it to our attention. Thanks, Heineken Ireland

— Heineken Ireland (@Heineken_IE) April 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/zoflora-respond-to-insane-donald-trump-claims-that-injecting-disinfectant-could-cure-coronavirus/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:55:38 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14644

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]]> 14644 0 0 0 Zoflora and Dettol have both released statements regarding comments by the president.

We all know that Donald Trump has made some bizarre claims during his tenure as president of the US and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic certainly hasn't been an exception to this.

Take yesterday evening as a prime example where he appeared to question the possibility of injecting or consuming disinfectant as a way to kill the virus.

Following on from initial comments regarding the possibility of irradiating bodies with UV light, President Trump then added: "I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning?

"So it'd be interesting to check that."

https://twitter.com/joshtpm/status/1253451487415619586?s=20

As a response the public outcry and mass conversation generated around such comments from the president, leading disinfectant companies, Dettol and Zoflora have now released statements addressing and condemning the claims.

Zoflora has taken direct to social media to inform consumers and respond to comments in a tweet that reads: "While it’s nice to be trending on Twitter, we would like to remind you all that Zoflora is NOT for human consumption in any way, despite what certain world leaders may be suggesting."

"Stay safe guys!"

https://twitter.com/LoveZoflora/status/1253628572746514432?s=20

The disinfectant company also clearly states further on its website that: "Given Zoflora’s efficacy against other coronaviruses, we would fully expect Zoflora to have virucidal activity against the COVID-19 virus."

"Definitive scientific confirmation of activity against this virus will only be available, however, when the strain has been released by the relevant health authorities, and testing conducted."

"In summary, Zoflora has proven efficacy (when diluted 1:40) against coronaviruses. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that Zoflora would have activity against the COVID-19 virus."

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Leading global disinfectant manufacturer RB has also addressed the claims and has released a formal statement via the Dettol website saying: "Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB (the makers of Lysol and Dettol) has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus."

"As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route)."

"As with all products, our disinfectant and hygiene products should only be used as intended and in line with usage guidelines."

"Please read the label and safety information. We have a responsibility in providing consumers with access to accurate, up-to-date information as advised by leading public health experts."

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For more information on advised coronavirus (COVID-19) cleaning practices, please refer to guidance on the gov.uk website here.

#StayHomeSaveLives

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After hearing presentation President Trump suggests irradiating people's bodies with UV light or injecting them with bleach or alcohol to deal with COVID19. pic.twitter.com/cohkLyyl9G

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) April 23, 2020]]>

After hearing presentation President Trump suggests irradiating people's bodies with UV light or injecting them with bleach or alcohol to deal with COVID19. pic.twitter.com/cohkLyyl9G

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) April 23, 2020]]>

After hearing presentation President Trump suggests irradiating people's bodies with UV light or injecting them with bleach or alcohol to deal with COVID19. pic.twitter.com/cohkLyyl9G

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) April 23, 2020]]>

While it’s nice to be trending on Twitter, we would like to remind you all that Zoflora is NOT for human consumption in any way, despite what certain world leaders may be suggesting 👀

Stay safe guys! pic.twitter.com/PnstC2QH2P

— Zoflora (@LoveZoflora) April 24, 2020]]>

While it’s nice to be trending on Twitter, we would like to remind you all that Zoflora is NOT for human consumption in any way, despite what certain world leaders may be suggesting 👀

Stay safe guys! pic.twitter.com/PnstC2QH2P

— Zoflora (@LoveZoflora) April 24, 2020]]>

While it’s nice to be trending on Twitter, we would like to remind you all that Zoflora is NOT for human consumption in any way, despite what certain world leaders may be suggesting 👀

Stay safe guys! pic.twitter.com/PnstC2QH2P

— Zoflora (@LoveZoflora) April 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/payday-loan-and-car-finance-borrowers-offered-payment-holidays/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:07:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14649

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]]> 14649 0 0 0 Borrowers will be able to take advantage of payment holidays from Monday (27 April) to help prevent further debt during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Financial Conduct Authority confirmed the news today in a press release.

Their statement reads: "The targeted temporary measures being implemented are a 3 month payment freeze for motor finance, buy-now pay-later (BNPL), rent-to-own (RTO) and pawnbroking agreements.

"For high-cost short term credit (including payday loans) payments will be frozen for one month with no additional interest to be charged."

Whilst firms are under no technical obligation to follow the recommendations outlined by the FCA, they could be subjected to scrutiny from the organisation if they are found to be treating customers unfairly.

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Christopher Woolard, interim Chief Executive at the FCA, said:

“We have worked at pace to introduce temporary financial relief tailored for a range of specific credit products.

"Many firms are already working with their customers, but these measures ensure all consumers affected by the coronavirus emergency can apply for a temporary freeze on their payments.”

For more information, head over to the FCA website.

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Manchester, April 1990. The 'Madchester' movement is in full bloom. 

Throbbing speakers pump high decibels through thick plumes of cannabis smoke.

Crowds dressed in baggy t-shirts congregate to sip cans of lager.

Gangs of men strip off their clothes and throw shapes in their birthdays suits to the tune of uproarious laughter.

And this was just at Strangeways Prison.

Madchester - the cultural scene that had put Mancunia on the world map - had consumed the city at the turn of the nineties. But it had also found a way inside the region's maximum security facility.

This weekend marks the final day of the longest protest in British penal history - a 25-day prison riot that echoed the rebelliousness of the city from which its dissidents were barred.

When the spring of 1990 rolled around, inmates had grown sick of the Victorian conditions at Strangeways. On the 1st April they launched a revolt; fighting off the guards and climbing onto the roof to stage a protest.

Not for the first (or last) time, every eye in Britain was on Manchester.

And one man watching the city vibe permeating prison walls was David Nolan - a young journalist covering the story for Piccadilly Radio.

“Madchester was the perfect backdrop for the riots; if you were to get the footage of the guys on the roof, you could cut it to a Happy Mondays song,” David tells The Manc.

“The whole thing had this psychedelic, surreal weirdness. It was quite rock and roll - and very much of its time.”

“It was weird how quickly you got used to the surrealness of it all; this carnival atmosphere.

“There were people selling weed, beer, even Strangeways t-shirts. Helicopters used to fly over and cast shining lights. Fire engines would be hosing down the rooftops.

“When the prisoners would shout messages they wanted to get to the outside world, the home office would try and stop them by playing music at a deafening level, and their favourite song of choice - this is the British government - was 'Mr Blue Sky' by ELO.

“The prisoners were forever taking their clothes off and getting naked on the roof, too - you never saw on that on the tele, of course.

“Can you imagine that as a mix: The drugs, the beer, the water jets, the light and the music?”

David was stationed at Strangeways morning, afternoon and night, but he and his fellow journalists were never alone.

This was the biggest show in town - and every man, woman and child seized each opportunity to come and take a peek.

“You’d have waves of people just coming down to watch,” David explains.

“Some would come before work, then bring their sandwiches and watch the rioters at lunchtime. At half past three kids would visit after school, then you’d have people visiting when the pubs kicked out at eleven o’clock."

Whilst the public came and went, journalists were compelled to stay put as long as the prisoners roamed freely on the rooftops - scrambling to make notes whenever movement occurred above.

“It was a bit like lockdown in a weird way,” David recalls.

“Occasionally we’d go to a press conference, but for the most part journalists were stuck there.

“We saw a lot. Some it quite funny. There were so many bizarre things happening in and out of that jail.

“Sometimes they’d unfurl these daft banners - like one that said ‘Ken Dodd is innocent’.”

Dozens of prisoners set up camp atop of Strangeways throughout the month - but two quickly became the faces of the riot.

“Out of all the men on the roof, there were a couple that were most visually distinctive and easy to spot,” David tells us.

“Paul Taylor was seen as the 'ringleader', although he didn’t like that term. He was an extraordinary guy in some ways; very articulate with this flowery way of communicating.

“I remember him shouting from the roof: 'This is my decision and I am steadfast in my decision.' What a peculiar way of putting it.

“He would scrawl out all these long messages and some were quite lyrical. He was almost Shakespearean sometimes.

“When I interviewed him years later he told me the riot happened because he'd 'decided it was going to happen'. So this must have been in his mind for some time.”

Taylor has since repeated this claim when interviewed by the BBC, but admitted he was “regretful” the protest had turned into a full-scale riot.

“As well as Taylor, there was also Alan Lord,” David explains.

“He was this big, muscular, good-looking guy who was serving a long sentence at the time.”

Lord was often caught on the cameras due to his sheer physique, and became well-known among the press after taking responsibility for carrying messages between the inmates and the Home Office.

The protest ran out of steam when Lord was captured en route to a negotiation on 23 April.

Two days later, the remaining protestors called it quits and descended the roof via cherry picker - bringing the curtain down on the 25-day "carnival."

But of course, it wasn’t just three weeks of fun and games. The prisoners hadn’t battled their way to the summit of Strangeways just to put on a party for those below.

“We use the word 'rioters', but we could reframe it and change it to 'protestors',” says David.

“Conditions were bad in there. The jail was horrifically overcrowded and they were still 'slopping out' (defecating in a bucket).”

There were several explosions of violence during the riots that resulted in almost 200 injuries and even one death. But despite the prospect of larger sentences the longer they protested, many inmates couldn’t face returning to the squalor that waited for them down below.

The prisoners were up on that roof because they had something to say - although the authorities were reluctant to let them articulate it to the press; proceeding to crank the music up to eleven whenever Taylor began to reel off one of his infamous speeches.

At times, David said the scene was extremely sinister.

“One evening it was very loud. All these horrible noises were erupting in the middle of the night and as it started snowing I got quite upset.

“I was thinking: ‘‘What on earth is going on inside that jail?’ It doesn't even bear thinking about.

“At times it was incredibly frightening.”

“Maybe it was coming. Twenty-four hours before Strangeways were the poll tax riots in London - which saw wooden polls being shoved through police car windows.

“Did that possibly tip it over the edge? I just think it’s a really interesting coincidence that it happened the day before.”

Whilst David has retold his experience of Strangeways on multiple occasions during a long writing career, he also used the setting as inspiration for the backdrop of his Manc Noir novel ‘Black Moss’.

“I cannot remember doing any other story of any description during Strangeways. Everyone was looking at that one place," he tell us.

“That was partly behind the idea for my book. A child murder happens during a riot, and with the media, police, public all over in one spot, something horrible happens elsewhere.

“I also heard a story about a murder taking place during 9/11. Someone saw an opportunity to do something when everyone was looking the other way.

“It’s about distraction. But all the Strangeways stuff in the book is all absolutely accurate.”

On April 25, the Strangeways Riots ended. In the months and years that followed, Madchester, as a movement, fell into decline. Factory Records went bankrupt, and the scene gradually blurred into the ‘baggy’ vibe of the nineties, before the emergence of Britpop at the backend of the decade.

Manchester is a strikingly different place today, and whilst Strangeways has been home to more rooftop protests since, the sight of a lone figure scaling the prison wall in jogging bottoms in 2017 did not conjure up the same kind of circus atmosphere.

As David attests, the madness of the 1990 riots can be attributed to how it represented an uncanny little time capsule of a chaotic era in history.

“If the riot had happened in Gloucester or something, I just don’t think it would have had the same vibe or attention,” he says.

That infamous pandemonium at Strangeways was Madchester in the sky.

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Throbbing speakers pump high decibels through thick plumes of cannabis smoke.

Crowds dressed in baggy t-shirts congregate to sip cans of lager.

Gangs of men strip off their clothes and throw shapes in their birthdays suits to the tune of uproarious laughter.

And this was just at Strangeways Prison.

Madchester - the cultural scene that had put Mancunia on the world map - had consumed the city at the turn of the nineties. But it had also found a way inside the region's maximum security facility.

This weekend marks the final day of the longest protest in British penal history - a 25-day prison riot that echoed the rebelliousness of the city from which its dissidents were barred.

When the spring of 1990 rolled around, inmates had grown sick of the Victorian conditions at Strangeways. On the 1st April they launched a revolt; fighting off the guards and climbing onto the roof to stage a protest.

Not for the first (or last) time, every eye in Britain was on Manchester.

And one man watching the city vibe permeating prison walls was David Nolan - a young journalist covering the story for Piccadilly Radio.

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“Madchester was the perfect backdrop for the riots; if you were to get the footage of the guys on the roof, you could cut it to a Happy Mondays song,” David tells The Manc.

“The whole thing had this psychedelic, surreal weirdness. It was quite rock and roll - and very much of its time.”

“It was weird how quickly you got used to the surrealness of it all; this carnival atmosphere.

“There were people selling weed, beer, even Strangeways t-shirts. Helicopters used to fly over and cast shining lights. Fire engines would be hosing down the rooftops.

“When the prisoners would shout messages they wanted to get to the outside world, the home office would try and stop them by playing music at a deafening level, and their favourite song of choice - this is the British government - was 'Mr Blue Sky' by ELO.

“The prisoners were forever taking their clothes off and getting naked on the roof, too - you never saw on that on the tele, of course.

“Can you imagine that as a mix: The drugs, the beer, the water jets, the light and the music?”

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tULH4DAtPg

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David was stationed at Strangeways morning, afternoon and night, but he and his fellow journalists were never alone.

This was the biggest show in town - and every man, woman and child seized each opportunity to come and take a peek.

“You’d have waves of people just coming down to watch,” David explains.

“Some would come before work, then bring their sandwiches and watch the rioters at lunchtime. At half past three kids would visit after school, then you’d have people visiting when the pubs kicked out at eleven o’clock."

Whilst the public came and went, journalists were compelled to stay put as long as the prisoners roamed freely on the rooftops - scrambling to make notes whenever movement occurred above.

“It was a bit like lockdown in a weird way,” David recalls.

“Occasionally we’d go to a press conference, but for the most part journalists were stuck there.

“We saw a lot. Some it quite funny. There were so many bizarre things happening in and out of that jail.

“Sometimes they’d unfurl these daft banners - like one that said ‘Ken Dodd is innocent’."

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Dozens of prisoners set up camp atop of Strangeways throughout the month - but two quickly became the faces of the riot.

“Out of all the men on the roof, there were a couple that were most visually distinctive and easy to spot,” David tells us.

“Paul Taylor was seen as the 'ringleader', although he didn’t like that term. He was an extraordinary guy in some ways; very articulate with this flowery way of communicating.

“I remember him shouting from the roof: 'This is my decision and I am steadfast in my decision.' What a peculiar way of putting it.

“He would scrawl out all these long messages and some were quite lyrical. He was almost Shakespearean sometimes.

“When I interviewed him years later he told me the riot happened because he'd 'decided it was going to happen'. So this must have been in his mind for some time.”

Taylor has since repeated this claim when interviewed by the BBC, but admitted he was “regretful” the protest had turned into a full-scale riot.

“As well as Taylor, there was also Alan Lord,” David explains.

"He was this big, muscular, good-looking guy who was serving a long sentence at the time."

Lord was often caught on the cameras due to his sheer physique, and became well-known among the press after taking responsibility for carrying messages between the inmates and the Home Office.

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The protest ran out of steam when Lord was captured en route to a negotiation on 23 April.

Two days later, the remaining protestors called it quits and descended the roof via cherry picker - bringing the curtain down on the 25-day "carnival."

But of course, it wasn’t just three weeks of fun and games. The prisoners hadn’t battled their way to the summit of Strangeways just to put on a party for those below.

“We use the word 'rioters', but we could reframe it and change it to 'protestors',” says David.

“Conditions were bad in there. The jail was horrifically overcrowded and they were still slopping out.”

For the uninitiated - that’s defecating in a bucket.

There were several explosions of violence during the riots that resulted in almost 200 injuries and even one death. But despite the prospect of larger sentences the longer they protested, many inmates couldn’t face returning to the squalor that waited for them down below.

The prisoners were up on that roof because they had something to say - although the authorities were reluctant to let them articulate it to the press; proceeding to crank the music up to eleven whenever Taylor began to reel off one of his infamous speeches.

At times, David said the scene was extremely sinister.

“One evening it was very loud. All these horrible noises were erupting in the middle of the night and as it started snowing I got quite upset.

“I was thinking: ‘‘What on earth is going on inside that jail?’ It doesn't even bear thinking about.

“At times it was incredibly frightening.”

“Maybe it was coming. Twenty-four hours before Strangeways were the poll tax riots in London - which saw wooden polls being shoved through police car windows.

“Did that possibly tip it over the edge? I just think it’s a really interesting coincidence that it happened the day before.”

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Whilst David has retold his experience of Strangeways on multiple occasions during a long writing career, he also used the setting as inspiration for the backdrop of his Manc Noir novel ‘Black Moss’.

“I cannot remember doing any other story of any description during Strangeways. Everyone was looking at that one place," he tell us.

“That was partly behind the idea for my book. A child murder happens during a riot, and with the media, police, public all over in one spot, something horrible happens elsewhere.

“I also heard a story about a murder taking place during 9/11. Someone saw an opportunity to do something when everyone was looking the other way.

“It’s about distraction. But all the Strangeways stuff in the book is all absolutely accurate.”

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On April 25, the Strangeways Riots ended. In the months and years that followed, Madchester, as a movement, fell into decline. Factory Records went bankrupt, and the scene gradually blurred into the ‘baggy’ vibe of the nineties, before the emergence of Britpop at the backend of the decade.

Manchester is a strikingly different place today, and whilst Strangeways has been home to more rooftop protests since, the sight of a lone figure scaling the prison wall in jogging bottoms in 2017 did not conjure up the same kind of circus atmosphere.

As David attests, the madness of the 1990 riots can be attributed to how it represented an uncanny little time capsule of a chaotic era in history.

“If the riot had happened in Gloucester or something, I just don’t think it would have had the same vibe or attention,” he says.

That infamous pandemonium at Strangeways was, in some sense, Madchester in the sky.

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]]> 14684 0 0 0 Greggs bakery is planning to reopen a small number of stores in the UK following coronavirus closures last month.

The popular high street food chain has 2,050 branches scattered across the country – all of which had to temporarily close in order to protect staff and customers from the outbreak of COVID-19.

A Greggs spokesperson spoke to The Sun today, stating: "We want to play our part in getting the nation back up and running again.

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"So we are planning to conduct a limited trial with volunteers to explore how we can reopen our shops with new measures in place that keep our colleagues and customers as safe as we can when we re-open at scale."

Chains such as KFC and Five Guys have recently reopened a very small amount of stores across the UK, with many other popular names planning their own soft relaunches.

Government rules allow these businesses to operate as takeaway-only restaurants, but many of them decided to close down their full operation following the UK lockdown announcement.

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According to The Sun, the bakery chain "could adopt a social distancing policy in stores for customers to collect food to takeaway."

No further details are available for Greggs fans, including how many branches could reopen, or which branches will open first – but many people believe simply offering a delivery service like JustEat or Deliveroo, for the first stage of its relaunch, will do the job.

More to follow.

 

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]]> 14321 0 0 0 It doesn't matter that their doors are closed. At Revolucion de Cuba, the Havana Club is still very much in full flow. 

The popular cocktail bar is inviting its loyal customers to come along to a virtual rum tasting session - with ticket-holders being treated to an exclusive masterclass in Havana-based cocktails.

A first batch of tickets flew off the shelves within days - but now Revolucion de Cuba have added a new date to appease demand.

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The sequel to the rum-sampling session takes place on Thursday 7 May at 8pm over on the @revdecuba Instagram page.

Every ticket-holder will receive the following samples so you can join in at home:

• Two samples bottle of Havana Club 3yr Old Rum
• One sample bottle of Havana Club Especial Rum
• One sample bottle of Havana Club 7yr Old Rum

Not too bad for a tenner, eh?

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There's limited availability on tickets, but you can pick up a pass for £9 on Fatsoma.

For more information, get in touch with the team via Instagram.

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Excelsior Works has always been a place of new chapters. 

Once the largest printing and bookbinding factory of its kind, the eight-storey canal-side building now houses some of the finest apartments in the city - offering an idyllic backdrop for professionals, couples or families embarking on the next phase of their life story.

Renovation of the luxury 108-apartment living space was made possible thanks to the development dream-team of Mulbury City, Manchester architect Tim Groom, and design work from YOUTH Studio.

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Drawing influence from the building's link to printing and the neighbouring canal, YOUTH opted for ink-stained oak throughout; favouring dark mesh ceilings to mimic an industrial setting and bespoke LED lighting to represent the fluidity of the nearby canals.

YOUTH have executed standout workspace and residential projects across the world - and are currently working on Manchester’s incredible KAMPUS complex containing 570 apartments.

YOUTH co-director Liam McGroarty said: “It was a privilege to be able to take Excelsior Works from concept to completion.

"It had to become something more than a development clinging on to its past, and thanks to the belief of the developers, we created something totally different from what people expected in a residential scheme. We focused upon creating a brand and lifestyle complementary to the location’s surroundings and future residents.”

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Find out more about YOUTH online: https://youth.studio/

Full details about Excelsior Works can be found here: https://www.excelsior-works.co.uk/

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Once the largest printing and bookbinding factory of its kind, the eight-storey canal-side building now houses some of the finest apartments in the city - offering an idyllic backdrop for professionals, couples or families embarking on the next phase of their life story.

Renovation of the luxury 108-apartment living space was made possible thanks to the development dream-team of Mulbury City, Manchester architect Tim Groom, and design work from YOUTH Studio.

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Find out more about YOUTH online: https://youth.studio/

Full details about Excelsior Works can be found here: https://www.excelsior-works.co.uk/

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]]> 14688 0 0 0 Boris Johnson is back at Downing Street this morning to join government discussions on exiting lockdown. 

The Prime Minister has been away from No. 10 for three weeks following a stint in intensive care with COVID-19, and First Secretary of State Dominic Raab has been deputising in his absence.

Whilst Raab and fellow members of the cabinet have told the public that exiting lockdown will be a gradual process, the specifics of exactly how the UK will lift restrictions have remained under wraps.

Johnson's return to work, however, could spur the government into making some concrete decisions - with current measures due to end on May 7.

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Several other countries in Europe have already started easing measures or confirming their intentions to do so, but British leaders have remained somewhat coy on how the UK will respond.

Deaths in the country topped 20,000 this weekend, although statistics have shown the cases are now slowing.

The government is now in the challenging position of lifting enough measures to kickstart the economy without opening up to the door for a second wave of infections.

Schools and some non-essential shops could be among the first venues to reopen - albeit with strict social distancing measures intact.

Two of the biggest housebuilders in Britain, Persimmon and Vistr, are starting operations again this morning, with manufacturers and construction firms operating with social distancing measures intact.

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Earlier this month, cabinet member Michael Gove suggested that bars and restaurants will be among the last to open.

International travel checks are also coming into play, with Raab confirming this weekend that anyone arriving in the country's ports and airport may need to enter self-isolation for 14 days.

The daily coronavirus government briefing is set to take place around 4.30pm on Monday 27 April. 

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]]> 14696 0 0 0 After a distraught mother made a call, a Greater Manchester Police call handler wanted to lend a hand

It's time to give some credit where credit's due.

When Greater Manchester Police received a call last week from a distraught mother who reported that her young son's birthday presents had been stolen from her car, the generous handler who took the call felt saddened by the incident and wanted to do something extra special to help.

In an amazing and highly praised gesture, a "quick whip around" was organised by officers and they managed to raise £150 in 10 minutes to buy replacement presents for the little boy.

The heartwarming act was shared on the GMP Fallowfield, Withington, Levenshulme & Burnage Facebook page in a post that read: "A GMP call handler went the extra-mile when faced with the report of a theft of items from a car."

"A call came into the OCB team regarding a report of a theft from a vehicle. A mother had stored her son’s birthday presents in there ready for the next day, but she woke in the morning to find her car had been broken into and the presents had been taken. Saddened by the mother’s story, the call handler wanted to see what else we could do to help."

"A quick whip-round was organised across the branch and they managed to raise £150 in 10 minutes."

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"Replacement presents, a cake and birthday card were bought from a local supermarket."

"Two officers visited the boys’ house on his birthday to deliver the presents, and after a disappointing start to his birthday, he ended it with a smile."

"Often reports are taken, allocated and call handlers don’t hear about the outcome or the next stages of each call they take, but luckily this story had a nice ending and everyone was able to see the delight in the boy’s face from the pictures taken."

Understandably, this kind-hearted act has received much praise and appreciation from locals and members of the wider community. Many expressed respect for the call handler and officers who took the time out to make sure this little boy had the best birthday in lockdown that he possibly could.

What a brilliant, feel-good Monday morning story this is.

Hats off, GMP!

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]]> 14702 0 0 0 Just in case you forget what they look like during lockdown.

Now that we are into our fifth week of UK lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many of us are facing the realisation that we haven't seen our friends in a pretty long time. For some of us, this may be the longest time gone without face-to-face with their pals.

To make it even worse, with no real or concrete evidence to suggest when the world will be resuming normality either, who knows when we'll next see them?

Yes, we're lucky to be in a world of technology and in the age of the video call, but if you're looking for a more constant reminder of their face, then here's a more unique alternative.

You can now get a picture of your best friend's face turned into a temporary tattoo.

Etsy shop lilimandrill, based in France, has been successfully selling on the platform since 2008 and is the "best place for a custom hand drawn portrait that REALLY looks like you, your couple, your family, your BFF, your bridesmaids, your pets [etc]".

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Of course, it doesn't just have to be your best friend's face that you turn into a tattoo either. It can be a partner, a family member, a pet or anyone else that you find yourself missing at the moment.

It can also be to mark different occasions too and you can get multiple faces turned into one tattoo.

Depending on the intricacies of design and the number of text characters, these tattoos retail at around £58 - £75 and whilst that may sound a little on the pricier side for just a temporary tattoo, the number of recent positive reviews really speak for themselves.

There's plenty of satisfied customers and the seller is rated an impressive 5* as well.

If this sounds like just the reminder you need right now, then you can get yourself a personalised temporary tattoo from the lilimandrill Esty shop here.

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Remember the Audi from last night.... arrested by #XT18 for drug driving..

He clearly didnt learn his lesson....#XT18 stopped same Audi within same day. This time Abingdon Drive Platt Bridge. Positive cannabis and hes off to custody again. #MustLikeTheCell #fatal5 pic.twitter.com/tOEV6lIBcv

— GMP Traffic (@gmptraffic) April 26, 2020]]> Greater Manchester Police have stopped the same driver twice in the space of 24 hours for being under the influence of drugs behind the wheel. 

Officers pulled over an Audi in the early hours of April 26 and arrested the culprit after they tested positive for cannabis.

However, by 11pm, the driver was back in the cells again for exactly the same offence.

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https://twitter.com/gmptraffic/status/1254436566187085824?s=20

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GMP Traffic shared the bizarre news on their official Twitter account on Sunday.

Their statement reads: "Remember the Audi from last night.... arrested by #XT18 for drug driving..

"He clearly didnt learn his lesson.... #XT18 stopped same Audi within same day. This time Abingdon Drive Platt Bridge. Positive cannabis and hes off to custody again."

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Despite quieter roads in the current climate, police have continued to report driving offences in Greater Manchester.

More than 6,200 have been caught speeding in the region since lockdown began - including one driver travelling at 115mph on a 40mph road.

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Remember the Audi from last night.... arrested by #XT18 for drug driving..

He clearly didnt learn his lesson....#XT18 stopped same Audi within same day. This time Abingdon Drive Platt Bridge. Positive cannabis and hes off to custody again. #MustLikeTheCell #fatal5 pic.twitter.com/tOEV6lIBcv

— GMP Traffic (@gmptraffic) April 26, 2020]]>

#XT18 stopped Audi on Warrington Road Abram early hours today. Positive for cannabis. Driver arrested #fatal5 pic.twitter.com/SXI95Jc7VG

— GMP Traffic (@gmptraffic) April 26, 2020]]>

#XT18 stopped Audi on Warrington Road Abram early hours today. Positive for cannabis. Driver arrested #fatal5 pic.twitter.com/SXI95Jc7VG

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#XT18 stopped Audi on Warrington Road Abram early hours today. Positive for cannabis. Driver arrested #fatal5 pic.twitter.com/SXI95Jc7VG

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Remember the Audi from last night.... arrested by #XT18 for drug driving..

He clearly didnt learn his lesson....#XT18 stopped same Audi within same day. This time Abingdon Drive Platt Bridge. Positive cannabis and hes off to custody again. #MustLikeTheCell #fatal5 pic.twitter.com/tOEV6lIBcv

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]]> 14709 0 0 0 ITV is commissioning a documentary on the life of Captain Tom Moore and his World War Two story. 

The army veteran - who turns 100-years-old this week - has become the symbol of British defiance and altruism during the COVID-19 pandemic; raising more than £28 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden.

Mr. Moore has made headlines across the world for his achievement - and this new documentary is set to delve deep into his remarkable past.

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Produced by North One Television, 'Captain Tom's War' will tell the tale of Mr. Moore's WWII posting to India and his role in the Burma campaign - where he and millions of fellow Allied soldiers fought against the invasion of Imperial Japan.

ITV's Controller of Current Affairs Tom Giles said: "Captain Tom’s War will shed light on a campaign which comparatively goes unmentioned but in which our troops suffered unthinkable hardship and tens of thousands of British soldiers fought and died.

"Hearing this from Captain Tom Moore, who fought in Burma, means we will find out a lot more about the man who has done so much to raise our spirits at this time and the experience he and many others faced during World War Two on an occasion when we rightly come together to thank them for their sacrifice.”

 

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'Captain Tom's War' will air on VE Day - Friday 8 May  - at 8pm on ITV.

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]]> 14716 0 0 0 Naming a baby can be hard work.

Sure, some find it a breeze and don't feel the pressure in the decision at all, but for others, it can be quite the daunting task to bestow a name on a child that they will likely live with for the rest of their life.

This is why many expectant parents will take a look at the names often chosen by parents previously as a source of inspiration and now parenting/naming website Nameberry has released a list of the top 10 most popular baby names of 2020 across the world so far.

As well as some traditional favourites, there are also quite a few unique choices that are new to the list too.

If the news of a 25% increase in the sale of pregnancy tests since the start of lockdown and an expectant wave of 'coronababies' set to be born before Christmas are anything to go by, then choosing a baby name is likely to be a common conversation in households across the country this year, so if you're looking for that special name for you're very own 'coronababy', then you can take note from the picks already made by parents in 2020.

On the flip side as well, if you're really not into the idea of your child being one of five named Amelia or Oliver in their class, then this could even give you an idea of what to steer clear of.

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Topping the list of the most popular girls names of 2020 so far is Luna - a name of Latin origin meaning "moon" that Harry Potter fans will recognise and also skyrocketed in popularity after being chosen by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen for their first child back in 2016. On the boys list, Asher took the top spot - a Hebrew name meaning "fortunate, blessed, happy one" that has proved a worthy pick by parents every where for their new bundle of joy.

There are three newcomer names to the girls list - Ava, Eloise, and Eleanor and the same for boys - Arlo, Leo and Levi.

Royal, literary and pop culture names have shown to be a popular source of inspiration for parents so far this year.

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Top 10 Girls Names

1. Luna
2. Aurora
3. Maeve
4. Olivia
5. Isla
6. Ava
7. Charlotte
8. Ophelia
9. Eloise
10. Eleanor

Top 10 Boys Names

1. Asher
2. Milo
3. Oliver
4. Levi
5. Silas
6. Atticus
7. Theodore
8. Jasper
9. Leo
10. Arlo

For those looking to keep an eye on the trends, the official UK lists for the most popular names of 2019 by the Office of National Statistics are also set to be released in August of this year.

If you're after a bit more name inspiration, then head on over to Nameberry.

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]]> 14728 0 0 0 Just over a month ago now most UK high streets shut up shop following orders from the Prime Minister to stay home and help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Most restaurants that we know and love heeded the words of Boris Johnson and shut down their operations, including every major fast food chain. This also included Nando's.

The popular chicken chain has over 20 restaurants in Greater Manchester, so it was a big loss for thousands of cheeky Nando's fans when they decided to close their doors and not offer a delivery option. But it was for the best.

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However, many restaurants now seem to be putting soft plans into action in order to 'reopen' and get the cash flowing again, by jumping on platforms such as Deliveroo, UberEats and JustEat.

And while there hasn't been much noise made about it, one Nando's restaurant in particular seems to be back and operational on Deliveroo.

The Withy Grove branch, also known as Nando's Printworks, is taking orders from the public on the popular delivery app, with a limited menu – and we ordered some food just to make sure we weren't seeing things.

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On the restaurant's page on Deliveroo, a message states: "You might notice there are a few dishes missing from the menu – we are working hard to return to our normal menu with all your favourites but please bear with us in the meantime.

"Our teams in our reopened delivery-only restaurants are prepping your order in line with government advice on social distancing."

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It is not yet apparent which other Nando's restaurants are operating a delivery-only kitchen, however, with Nando's Withy Grove being such a popular location, this may be one of Manchester's first to 'reopen'.

Now time to enjoy some chicken wings, cheers guys.

The Manc have contacted Nando's Printworks for comment.

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]]> 14735 0 0 0 She didn't even need to use a jet washer either.

The UK has had pretty some glorious weather over the last month or so, hasn't it?

For those lucky enough to have a garden, that means we've been spending more time sat out than ever before and considering we've also got a more time on our hands now too, this is seemingly why many have discovered a new love for gardening and have taken up meticulous cleaning routines as well.

Sprucing up patios and driveways has certainly become a popular choice of productive cleaning task, but not everyone has a jet washer though and if you just don't fancy forking out £80+ on a Karcher, then this life hack could be about to absolutely change the game.

A woman has gone viral on social media after sharing a tip she discovered to clean her patio area, without the need for a jet washer, and the transformation was unbelievable.

The trick to the transformation lies in a simple £1 cleaning product called 'The Pink Stuff', widely popularised by cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch, and by just scrubbing with water and using bit of elbow grease, the flag stones appeared unrecognisable.

After revealing the hack and sharing photos in the Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook group, people are going mad for it.

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The post read: “Saw this online and can’t believe how well it works".

“No jet wash was used!".

"Just squirted all over and dipped a brush into a bucket of water giving it a scrub, then hosed off with a normal garden hose”.

Since posting the transformation pictures and sharing the cost-effective life hack to the group, the post has amassed well over 10,000 likes and thousands of comments from people blown away by the finished look.

It's also inspired others across the country and beyond to give it a try out for themselves with many seeing amazing results too.

As we've now entered into our fifth week of UK lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, before and after pictures of similar cleaning transformations are starting to become a popular trend on social media.

Who's giving this a go next time they're a bit bored then?

You might as well.

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]]> 14748 0 0 0 Members of the public are being given an opportunity to ask questions at the next government coronavirus conference. 

Daily press meetings have been held since the start of the outbreak - with cabinet ministers and health experts communicating the latest news about COVID-19 cases before answering questions from journalists via video link.

However, the government have now invited the public to ask questions - with one being chosen to feature on the live broadcast.

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Queries can be submitted online. If you're chosen, you'll be contacted by 3pm on the day of the conference and asked to record a short video of yourself reciting the question. If you don't wish to record a video, the inquiry will be read aloud at the conference instead.

Questions are chosen by an independent polling organisation and the government have no involvement the selection process.

For more information, visit the UK government website.

Any applicants must be aged 18 or over.

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]]> 14754 0 0 0 They're selling fast and it's not hard to see why.

A new way to get your chocolate fix, without feeling too guilty about it being 'non-essential', has been gaining popularity during UK lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and it's a pretty special one.

You can now get a Cadbury hamper filled with a selection of 27 chocolate bars delivered right to your front door.

Thanks to gifting website PrezzyBox, this hamper is designed to fit through the standard UK letterbox, will arrive to you in just a matter of days and can even be personalised with a name and accompanying message.

According to the product description on the PrezzyBox website, the "epic Personalised Cadbury Chocolate Letterbox Hamper is choc full of goodies and fits straight through a standard UK letterbox."

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"Not only is it the perfect gift for choccy chomper, but it can be personalised with the lucky one's name and a message inside, reminding others in the household that it's absolutely not for them and they better keep their greedy mits well away."

The 'Personalised Cadbury Letterbox Hamper' includes:

• 7 x Cadbury Dairy Milk (45g bars)
• 5 x Cadbury Twirl (43g bars)
• 5 x Crunchie (40g bars)
• 5 x Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel (45g bars)
• 5 x Cadbury Double Decker (54.5g bars)

If "chocs through your letterbox" sounds about perfect right about now, then this hamper will set you back £34.99.

Once your order is placed, the hampers will be delivered by Royal Mail's '48 hour tracked delivery' service and are dispatched within three to four days of ordering.

You can get your hands on this chocolatey deliciousness here.

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]]> 14760 0 0 0 Whilst Manchester waits for lockdown to be lifted, nature appears happy to fill in. 

Quieter surroundings have turned birdsong into our new alarm; the dawn chorus stirring us from sleep rather than a shrill blast from our smartphones.

Lower pollution has seen fresh, clear, twinkling night skies substitute as relaxing backdrops for Friday evenings, offering an alternative setting in which to 'unwind' rather than the pub.

And deserted roads have seen gaggles of bold geese - wandering further into the city than they've ever previously dared - kindly compensate for the lack of honking traffic backed up on Deansgate by making similar sound effects of their own.

Mere days after local residents were ushered indoors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the manufactured sounds and sights of the city were suddenly removed - and nature took their place.

The result has been a sudden surge of irresistibly refreshing 'wildlife in the city' photos on social media.

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https://twitter.com/MrOHare88/status/1249788985481756673?s=20

https://twitter.com/MelissaSurgey/status/1248940481326862336?s=20

https://twitter.com/beechprop/status/1239974804070871040?s=20

As well as geese waddling across tarmac, bees have also been seen swarming across Manchester in recent weeks – as spotted by Rebecca Fairclough.

https://twitter.com/BectoriaF/status/1254363461687091207

Wildlife has been wandering into gardens, too.

https://twitter.com/DrVMisra/status/1253363608353935368

https://twitter.com/JoanneWilde/status/1233162338154549249?s=20

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Whilst many were quick off the mark to record evidence of nature creeping into the city, it didn't take much longer for other Mancs to respond to the trend with tongue-in-cheek humour, either.

Out of all the droll doctored images to appear online, perhaps the pick of the bunch was the Reddit post that suggested our shopping trolley-strewn canal had reverted to its natural idyllic lagoon-like state, inhabited by dolphins...

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https://www.reddit.com/r/manchester/comments/fmywua/well_at_least_its_been_nice_to_see_the_marine/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x

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Both legitimate and parody pictures of nature encroaching on Manchester city centre in lockdown will continue to arise as long as we're confined to our homes.

But experts are also hoping that this period indoors will have taught us a number of important lessons regarding the wellbeing of the environment - prompting us to redefine what we have previously considered to be 'essential'.

Is travel by car always necessary? Do we really need all those extra bags? Are all those electrical items actually required?

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_hTwVkjk6Q/

When the tweet of songbirds fades, the night skies darken, and the geese retreat back to their familiar home on the canal, maybe we'll start living a little differently.

Nature has been there for us during lockdown. Can we reciprocate the favour?

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Just witnessed these unsung #heroes help a family of #geese cross the road on #Deansgate #Manchester 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/Gpm8Fts0Pv

— The Comedy Store, Manchester (from 🏡) (@ComedyStoreMCR) May 3, 2019]]>

In others news... Workmen have downed their tools to make sure this family of geese get across #Deansgate in #Manchester safely 😍 pic.twitter.com/CeVYFjd9OO

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Out walking with the geese tonight. #ancoats #mcr #manchester #geese pic.twitter.com/785UgRc2Tv

— @MrO'Htech (@MrOHare88) April 13, 2020]]>

Spotted a new family of baby geese on the canal this morning on my run.

I saw the older ones near Piccadilly yesterday. They are getting closer to their final evil goose form. #Manchester pic.twitter.com/nspnLMn9Hs

— Laura Bryant (@laurajehane) April 26, 2020]]>

It's (seemingly) day 1,278 of lockdown. Geese have been enlisted in Manchester city centre to enforce the stay home, save lives policy by aggressively chasing Deansgate residents. This renegade is even attacking his own reflection. Send help pic.twitter.com/cv08KvOfI0

— Melissa Surgey (@MelissaSurgey) April 11, 2020]]>

Amongst all this craziness, it's nice to see the Geese having an evening stroll across MediaCityUK...
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Spotted a new family of baby geese on the canal this morning on my run.

I saw the older ones near Piccadilly yesterday. They are getting closer to their final evil goose form. #Manchester pic.twitter.com/nspnLMn9Hs

— Laura Bryant (@laurajehane) April 26, 2020]]>

Out walking with the geese tonight. #ancoats #mcr #manchester #geese pic.twitter.com/785UgRc2Tv

— @MrO'Htech (@MrOHare88) April 13, 2020]]>

It's (seemingly) day 1,278 of lockdown. Geese have been enlisted in Manchester city centre to enforce the stay home, save lives policy by aggressively chasing Deansgate residents. This renegade is even attacking his own reflection. Send help pic.twitter.com/cv08KvOfI0

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Amongst all this craziness, it's nice to see the Geese having an evening stroll across MediaCityUK...
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It's (seemingly) day 1,278 of lockdown. Geese have been enlisted in Manchester city centre to enforce the stay home, save lives policy by aggressively chasing Deansgate residents. This renegade is even attacking his own reflection. Send help pic.twitter.com/cv08KvOfI0

— Melissa Surgey (@MelissaSurgey) April 11, 2020]]>

Spotted a new family of baby geese on the canal this morning on my run.

I saw the older ones near Piccadilly yesterday. They are getting closer to their final evil goose form. #Manchester pic.twitter.com/nspnLMn9Hs

— Laura Bryant (@laurajehane) April 26, 2020]]>

Out walking with the geese tonight. #ancoats #mcr #manchester #geese pic.twitter.com/785UgRc2Tv

— @MrO'Htech (@MrOHare88) April 13, 2020]]>

More photos taken the other day on a walk down the river irwell #manchester #uk #swan #citytower #traffordroadbridge #salford #wildlifephotography #wildlife pic.twitter.com/OlhwonaDYD

— Joanne Wilde (@JoanneWilde) February 27, 2020]]>

More photos taken the other day on a walk down the river irwell #manchester #uk #swan #citytower #traffordroadbridge #salford #wildlifephotography #wildlife pic.twitter.com/OlhwonaDYD

— Joanne Wilde (@JoanneWilde) February 27, 2020]]>

More photos taken the other day on a walk down the river irwell #manchester #uk #swan #citytower #traffordroadbridge #salford #wildlifephotography #wildlife pic.twitter.com/OlhwonaDYD

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More photos taken the other day on a walk down the river irwell #manchester #uk #swan #citytower #traffordroadbridge #salford #wildlifephotography #wildlife pic.twitter.com/OlhwonaDYD

— Joanne Wilde (@JoanneWilde) February 27, 2020]]>

Out walking with the geese tonight. #ancoats #mcr #manchester #geese pic.twitter.com/785UgRc2Tv

— @MrO'Htech (@MrOHare88) April 13, 2020]]>

It's (seemingly) day 1,278 of lockdown. Geese have been enlisted in Manchester city centre to enforce the stay home, save lives policy by aggressively chasing Deansgate residents. This renegade is even attacking his own reflection. Send help pic.twitter.com/cv08KvOfI0

— Melissa Surgey (@MelissaSurgey) April 11, 2020]]>

Spotted a new family of baby geese on the canal this morning on my run.

I saw the older ones near Piccadilly yesterday. They are getting closer to their final evil goose form. #Manchester pic.twitter.com/nspnLMn9Hs

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— Beech Properties (@beechprop) March 17, 2020]]>

Nature taking over in Manchester. Have a look at this bee swarm. pic.twitter.com/bhmZltNDFj

— Rebecca Fairclough (@BectoriaF) April 26, 2020]]>

Appreciating the wildlife in our garden in suburban Manchester!#urbanfox #nature pic.twitter.com/Ba18qwgufW

— Vivek Misra 🏳️‍🌈 (@DrVMisra) April 23, 2020]]>

Nature taking over in Manchester. Have a look at this bee swarm. pic.twitter.com/bhmZltNDFj

— Rebecca Fairclough (@BectoriaF) April 26, 2020]]>

Appreciating the wildlife in our garden in suburban Manchester!#urbanfox #nature pic.twitter.com/Ba18qwgufW

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Nature taking over in Manchester. Have a look at this bee swarm. pic.twitter.com/bhmZltNDFj

— Rebecca Fairclough (@BectoriaF) April 26, 2020]]>

Appreciating the wildlife in our garden in suburban Manchester!#urbanfox #nature pic.twitter.com/Ba18qwgufW

— Vivek Misra 🏳️‍🌈 (@DrVMisra) April 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/grandma-asks-if-she-can-hug-her-grandchildren-when-lockdown-eases/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:57:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14765

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"I miss my grandchildren so much"

Chief Medical Officer Chris Witty answers the first question from the public about hugging loved ones if lockdown measures are eased.

Get the latest on #COVID19 here: https://t.co/e3ItEHiRxG pic.twitter.com/eS6D2WXdr1

— SkyNews (@SkyNews) April 27, 2020]]> Today, the national coronavirus press briefing introduced questions from the general public for the first time.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock introduced Lynne from Skipton as the first member of the public to get their question asked today – and it was one that grandparents all over the country are desperate to know.

Lynne said she is missing her grandchildren so much, and wanted to know if when measures start to be eased, will she be allowed to hug them.

https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1254816421181358086

Prof Chris Whitty responded, saying that for many, being able to interact with family is "absolutely essential".

But he also warned that it "depends on the situation", and if she is older and needs to be shielded, she will still need to be protected.

Matt Hancock also responded to the question, saying that he understands the impact of not being able to hug closest family, adding: "It affects all of us too.

"We just hope we can get back to that as soon as possible and way to get there fastest is to follow the rules on social distancing."

More to follow.

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"I miss my grandchildren so much"

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty answers the first question from the public about hugging loved ones if lockdown measures are eased.

Get the latest on #COVID19 here: https://t.co/e3ItEHiRxG pic.twitter.com/nzWjp1g5Z1

— SkyNews (@SkyNews) April 27, 2020]]>

"I miss my grandchildren so much"

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty answers the first question from the public about hugging loved ones if lockdown measures are eased.

Get the latest on #COVID19 here: https://t.co/e3ItEHiRxG pic.twitter.com/nzWjp1g5Z1

— SkyNews (@SkyNews) April 27, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/nandos-releases-full-list-of-restaurants-now-delivering-to-public/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:42:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14768

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]]> 14768 0 0 0 Yesterday, Nando's quietly reopened its first Manchester restaurant to the public for food delivery. 

Now it looks like the popular hot and spicy chicken chain is taking steps towards a full reboot.

The Portuguese peri-peri restaurant has revealed that seven branches will be opening across the country as part of a "controlled experiment".

The good news for Mancs is that Nando's in Printworks and Fallowfield will be taking orders via Deliveroo during the trial period.

Limited menus will be in place.

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After The Manc broke news of Nando's kickstarting their delivery services again on Monday 27 April, social media users began asking for more information on the status of their local restaurant.

The official Nando's Twitter account has since announced a list of seven restaurants in total that would be offering food delivery once again.

As well as the pair of Manchester branches, Deliveroo is now set to accommodate four Nando's in London (Clink St, Camberwell, Canary Jubilee, Gloucester Road) and the St Andrews Street branch in Dublin.

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Further restaurants are expected to open slowly as part of a gradual reopening over the next few weeks.

Nando's has been working hard to distribute meals to key workers during the pandemic - cooking and delivering as many as 1,700 per day.

Visit the Nando's website for more information.

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BINS ⚠️ #coronavirus No garden/food green recycling bin collections until further notice.Put food waste in grey...

Posted by Manchester City Council on Tuesday, 28 April 2020

]]> No green bin collections will take place until further notice, Manchester City Council has confirmed. 

Local residents have been eager for an update on the reintroduction of green bin disposal since the service was paused back on Friday 11 April.

However, the council has stated these waste units cannot be emptied in the current climate due to a lack of staff.

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The statement on the Manchester City Council website reads:

"There will be no green food and garden recycling bin collections until further notice. This is due to staff shortages related to COVID-19.

"Please put your food waste in your grey general waste bin. Garden waste should be stored in your green bin until we restart green bin collections.

"Grey/black, brown and blue bin collections will continue."

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It is not yet known when green bin collection will resume.

Following a period of closure, a strategic reopening of tips and recycling centres is being arranged in the coming weeks, with several facilities expected to open during May.

For more information on safe waste disposal in the current climate, visit the Manchester City Council website.

You can check your bins collection dates here.

 

Featured image: Elliot Brown/Flickr

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BINS ⚠️ #coronavirus No garden/food green recycling bin collections until further notice.Put food waste in grey...

Posted by Manchester City Council on Tuesday, 28 April 2020

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]]> 14775 0 0 0 There's still all sorts to do in Manchester.

Manchester City Council has launched a weekly newsletter to round up some of Manchester’s best FREE activities for residents to take part in without leaving the house.

While the city’s buzzing galleries, theatres, libraries and leisure centres are temporarily closed amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, staff behind the scenes have still been busy finding ways to help local people of all ages to benefit from culture and leisure opportunities from the comfort of their own homes.

The 'All Sorts to Do at Home' newsletter is the place to find out about the best of digital and virtual offers from the council’s venues and other top Manchester institutions, including the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Museum and Band on the Wall.

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Many of these organisations will be streaming live and recorded performances and talks, or hosting online exhibitions.

Residents will receive an email every Friday to find out more about what’s on offer across the city. It's free to sign up and all you need to do is submit your email address.

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Here's a quick taster of some of the activities included in the first edition of this weekly newsletter (24th April):

• Zumba with Greg - Manchester’s own Greg McHugh is running free online Zumba classes at 4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is an ideal way to stay active and have some fun from your own living room.

• Archives+ Memory Box - Take a trip down memory lane and see what your local area used to look like decades ago! Each week, The Archives+ team, from the centre for local and family history based at Central Library, is publishing a memory box, with photos from a different area of Manchester.

• Read Manchester - Reading for just ten minutes a day has been proven to help you get a better night's sleep, improve your mental wellbeing and help children and teenagers get a head start in their development. The Read Manchester team has collected together an amazing array of online resources to make it easier for children and young people to get stuck into a good book or reading activity while they’re indoors.

• World of Music Choir - Storied Northern Quarter venue Band on the Wall has taken its World of Music choir online, bringing interactive sing-alongs and music lessons into your home. Join folk singer Bella Hardy to sing traditional and modern songs every Tuesday at 6pm.

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Fancy signing up to the weekly 'All Sorts to Do from Home' newsletter?

For some the best ideas across our vibrant city to help keep you and yours entertained and active, you can do so for FREE on the Manchester City Council website here.

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]]> 14784 0 0 0 It's quite a different sight in our once buzzing city at the moment.

Manchester.

A city known for industry, resilience, culture and cracking people. Right now though, that hustle and bustle of city life has virtually ground to halt and all is not what it once was.

This stark reality has been captured in this collection of jaw-dropping photos.

When Manchester-based photographer Lucy Smith had to take a trip into the city centre yesterday for work purposes, she just couldn't believe her eyes at the empty streets and claimed "it was like a scene from a movie". Doing what she knows best, Lucy decided to document the sobering scenes and shared a collection of photographs across social media, which have struck a chord with many residents.

The photos were accompanied by an equally poignant message, sharing a vivid insight into her experiences, that read:

"Missing Manchester? Yesterday I had to go into the city centre for work for a photography job and I couldn't believe it... it was SO QUIET! It was like a scene from a movie. I wanted to share it all with you as I felt as I walked the street I began to realise... 'Manchester - I miss you!".

"Standing at the end of Corporation St, the automated voice recording for the tram stop was SO LOUD - there was nothing to drown it out."

"Honestly, it was a little spooky".

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"However, it was also really strange - the colours of the trees seemed greener (if that's a thing) and I started looking up more. Most times when I'm in Manchester, I'm heading to a meeting, a meal or a shop. In and out. But yesterday was different."

"It was quiet, so quiet...strange!"

"It was great to see the new Nightingale Hospital (at the Manchester Central Conference centre). Amazing to see the provision made, but I'm so thankful it might not even get used".

"It's a strange time we are living in and we will talk about this for generations".

"But for now, let us do what Manchester does best - Stay strong!"

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We really couldn't have put it any better ourselves.

As much as this pandemic has completely altered our way of life, we can also let serve as a reset. We're lucky to call such a vibrant, cultural, historic city our home and if nothing else, we'll all be appreciating the little things it has to offer a whole lot more when this's all over.

Don't forget to look up and appreciate this city every once in a while.

Until we meet again, Manchester.

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If you would like to view the rest of the photographs in this collection, then you can do so here.

For more of Lucy Smith of Lucy Smith Photography's work, you can find her on Facebook & Instagram.

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]]> 14798 0 0 0 As The Lowry celebrates its 20th anniversary today, we take a look back at its illustrious history.

The Lowry is a name that's come to mean so much to over the years.

On paper, it's simply a theatre, exhibition and events complex that is located in the heart of Salford Quays. Somewhere you might find yourself if you're watching a play, a show at Christmas time, a ballet or contemporary/modern dance production, a musical perhaps, or even just for a work conference.

For many of us though, it's so much more than that.

Over the past two decades years, The Lowry has established itself as a genuine community hub. It's a place to appreciate, a place of opportunity, a place to make memories and it really is an integral part of Greater Manchester, so today, as it celebrates its 20th birthday, let's take a look back and celebrate the illustrious history of this unique institution and what it's done for modern culture in our region.

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The Lowry first opened it's doors to the public on 28th April 2000 and was later declared open officially by Queen Elizabeth II in October of that year.

As part of a regeneration plan, first established in 1988 by Salford City Council, to redevelop the then derelict Salford Docks, the leisure, cultural and tourism potential of the area was highlighted and crucially included a flagship development that would involve the creation of a performing arts centre.

This performing arts centre of course went on to become The Lowry.

The complex was designed by Michael Wilford, with structural engineer Buro Happold and was constructed by Bovis Construction, beginning on 19th June 1997.

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As many previous visitors will be aware, The Lowry is home to two theatres and a drama studio.

The two theatres host touring productions, comedy performances and music events. The smaller of the two is the Quays Theatre, with 440 seats, and then the Lyric Theatre, which has 1,730 seats, is actually the largest stage in the United Kingdom outside London's West End and even played host to the Royal Variety Performance back in 2011.

On top of that, the theatres have also hosted televised recordings of Mastermind and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.

The Lowry is of course named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 - 1976). An artist who spent the majority of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city.

The complex not only "provides a critical and curatorial analysis of his work and seeks to raise his profile as an artist of international stature", but is also home to the Salford Museum & Art Gallery, which had previously been a long-standing collector of his work and was transferred upon opening of The Lowry in April 2000.

An Archive Room, which houses material related to the artist including books, catalogues of his exhibitions and auctions, press cuttings, tapes of interviews and photographs, is open to the public as well, but only upon pre-booked appointment.

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Did you know that The Lowry is also a registered charity too?

The Lowry Charity is "committed to using visual and performing arts to enrich people’s lives", it's "passionate about nurturing talent, developing creative professionals of the future and raising aspirations" and offers thousands of free creative participation opportunities for local communities and young people each year.

It's been quite the impressive ride - one to be truly proud of.

From all of us at The Manc, we're wishing a very Happy 20th Birthday to The Lowry!

https://twitter.com/The_Lowry/status/1255051732100448257?s=20

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The Lowry is currently closed to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic until at least Sunday 31st May.

While the building may be closed, the passion for sharing great art still continues. Over on the Lowry Blog, you can find a range of creative activities to keep you entertained at home, as well as an insight into some of the artists and companies the theatre is working with as part of the Artist Development Programme.

You can also book ahead for autumn shows here.

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— The Lowry (@The_Lowry) April 28, 2020]]>

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— The Lowry (@The_Lowry) April 28, 2020]]>

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]]> 14819 0 0 0 Royal Mail has cancelled all Saturday letter deliveries until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The cancellation will start this weekend and and Royal Mail states that it will only be temporary However, Special Delivery and Tracked parcels will continue to be delivered in a six-day rotation.

The news comes after many overworked Royal Mail workers came out on social media recently, and if we are going to be honest, we think a day's rest is the least our loyal posties deserve right now.

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You will still be able to send items at the weekend as collections from post offices and post boxes will continue on a Saturday across the UK.

A statement posted on Royal Mail's website said: "Our postmen and postwomen are working very hard across the UK in challenging conditions.

"As we said at the start of the coronavirus crisis, there will be some disruption to services.

"Relevant factors include high levels of coronavirus-related absences and necessary social distancing measures.

"We understand the importance of the postal service in keeping the UK connected at this time. We have also listened to our hard-working colleagues who have asked us to ease the additional burden on them if possible. As a result, we are making some temporary changes to postal services.

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"Customers should continue to post both letters and parcels as usual on Saturday. We will continue our Saturday collections from businesses, post offices and post boxes as normal.

"From 2 May we will temporarily no longer deliver letters on a Saturday. We will continue to provide a letter delivery service from Monday to Friday as normal. We will continue to deliver Special Delivery, Tracked, all non-account services and most other parcels from Monday to Saturday across the country."

It is not yet known when Saturday postal deliveries will continue. More to follow.

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]]> 14738 0 0 0 Disney + arrived in the UK at just the right time. 

The on-demand streaming service - which features a mixture of classic and new Disney content - became available in Britain just hours after the nation went into lockdown; adding a silver lining to a very dark cloud.

Five weeks later, we're still stuck inside - but it could have been so much worse without the magic of Toy Story, Star Wars and The Lion King keeping us entranced.

Next month, the Big Fat Quiz organisers are giving Disney binge-watchers a chance to put their expertise to the test.

On May 23 - they're hosting a themed singalong event and beaming it across Britain for all families to enjoy!

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Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favourite Disney characters for the occasion - and there's even the promise of some prizes for the quiz winners.

Viewers can also expect a wide array of Disney tunes, games and quick-fire rounds throughout the evening.

The official event page states: "Our trivia master will be covering all things Disney so if you know which Disney movie Prince Eric was in, who wrote the lyrics to the theme song to Frozen, or the names of all seven dwarfs you're well on your way to victory."

It continues: "Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favourite Disney characters, so put on those glass slippers, wiggle into your cutest princess dress (or mermaid tail) and bust out your mad hats for this exciting trivia meets costume party! There will also be a prize for the best dressed (so don't hold back)!"

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The Big Fat Magical Quiz will be streamed live on Saturday 23 May, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

Tickets are £5 (excluding tax/fees).

Get yours online here.

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]]> 14832 0 0 0 British Airways is on course to make up to 12,000 staff redundant due to the coronavirus crisis.

The collapse in global travel means that more than a quarter of BA's workforce are now set to lose their jobs in a 'restructuring and redundancy programme' by its parent company International Airlines Group (IAG).

The news comes after IAG announced a loss of €535m during the first quarter of 2020 – most of which belonged to British Airways following the complete grounding of its fleet.

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In a statement, IAG said: "In light of the impact of COVID-19 on current operations and the expectation that the recovery of passenger demand to 2019 levels will take several years, British Airways is formally notifying its trade unions about a proposed restructuring and redundancy programme.

"The proposals remain subject to consultation but it is likely that they will affect most of British Airways' employees and may result in the redundancy of up to 12,000 of them.

"As previously announced, British Airways has availed itself of the UK's COVID-19 job retention scheme and furloughed 22,626 employees in April."

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The company, which employs 42,000 people and has furloughed almost 23,000 staff in April, has began formal talks with unions about the cuts.

Company bosses expect second-quarter losses to be 'significantly worse' than losses made in Q1 – which is a sobering difference from the £118million profit made in the first quarter of 2019.

Passenger capacity across the group has been reduced by 94 per cent during April and May compared to last year, although cargo business has seen an uptick, with IAG Cargo undertaking around 350 additional cargo only flights between March 22 and April 26, “primarily on long-haul routes with passenger widebody aircraft”.

More to follow.

 

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]]> 14839 0 0 0 Almost half the general public feel concerned about contacting their doctor in the current climate - and this hesitancy could put more strain on the NHS in the long-term, according to doctors. 

The fear of contracting or spreading coronavirus is discouraging people from getting themselves checked, but England's top cancer doctor has confirmed there is no need to delay.

Professor Peter Johnson, the NHS Clinical Director For Cancer, stressed that NHS staff had worked hard to ensure checks and treatments can be administered safely.

The NHS National Clinical Director For Cancer is urging the public to contact their GP immediately if they suspect something is not right.

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Prof Johnson said: “NHS staff have made huge efforts to deal with coronavirus but they are also working hard to ensure that patients can safely access essential services such as cancer checks and urgent surgery.

“From online consultations to the roll-out of cancer treatment hubs we are doing all we can to make sure patients receive the life-saving care that they need.

“The wishes of patients and their families will always come first, and we have to make sure that people feel safe coming to hospitals, but my message is clear: people should seek help as they always would.

“We know that finding cancer early gives us the best chance to cure it, and ignoring potential problems can have serious consequences now or in the future.”

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A sharp drop in cancer referrals has sent alarm bells ringing in the health industry - leading to the launch of a campaign prompting the public to contact health experts if they showed symptoms of disease.

Online consultations and COVID-free cancer hubs have been set up by the NHS to provide excellent treatment whilst keeping patients protected.

Michelle Mitchell, Cancer Research UK’s chief executive, said: “The earlier a cancer is diagnosed, the more likely it is treatment will be successful and the higher the chance of survival.

"So even in these stressful times it’s vital people don’t delay seeking help with cancer symptoms.”

For more information, visit NHS England.

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We can all agree that this is one of the worst questions to be asked by your parents, can't we? No matter your age, no matter the circumstance.

It's a pretty fear inducing question regardless of whether you're guilty, or innocent.

When this daunting question was put to one Twitter user by his Mum, it landed him in a bit of hot water. In some respects at first, you can see exactly why she's asked him this question, but all is not what it initially seems.

After asking her son the question of "anything you want to tell me?", she then proceeds to follow up with the arguably more fear inducing question of "care to explain this before I show your Dad?".

He then obviously had to set the record straight.

The tweet by @dancooledaily, accompanied by screen shots of a text exchange with his concerned Mum, reads: "So Iceland have just released DipDab ice lollies and I left the sherbet on the side because I didn’t want it and now my mum thinks I’m dealing".

https://twitter.com/dancooledaily/status/1254816973667647490?s=20

You've probably got a bunch of questions about all of this right now.

There's so many things wrong in this situation, a few of which we'll just let you imagine for yourselves, we don't need to start spelling them all out, but others, we need to have a quick chat about.

The first bit of context in case you weren't aware is that Iceland has just released a range of ice lollies inspired by different retro Barrett sweets and one of these new mash-up creations is a sherbet Dip Dab ice lolly.

So, this then poses the important question of why would you not want the sherbet for a sherbet dip dab lolly? Yes, personal preferences are always valid of course, but the sherbet is such an essential part of it that it just seems like a bizarre omission. Anyway, the real question here is this - it's actually called a DIP dab and not a dib dab?

What? Turns out we've been saying it wrong all our lives then.

We're not the only ones in this predicament though as this realisation seems to have shocked many other Twitter users in the replies as well.

https://twitter.com/IP2guy/status/1254820191021797376?s=20

https://twitter.com/TENnails10/status/1255132835960127488?s=20

https://twitter.com/dancooledaily/status/1255097854097530880?s=20

Well, it's safe to say we're with you on that one Dan.

Sign us up!

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I refuse to believe they're not Dib Dabs. They must've changed the name 😊.

— Terry 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 (@IP2guy) April 27, 2020]]>

No.. never have been... pic.twitter.com/BkbVWATJLp

— TEN Nails (@TENnails10) April 28, 2020]]>

I think if this tweet teaches us anything as a collective, it’s that we should riot and protest until they change the name to dibdab x

— Dan (@dancooledaily) April 28, 2020]]>

I refuse to believe they're not Dib Dabs. They must've changed the name 😊.

— Terry 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 (@IP2guy) April 27, 2020]]>

No.. never have been... pic.twitter.com/BkbVWATJLp

— TEN Nails (@TENnails10) April 28, 2020]]>

I think if this tweet teaches us anything as a collective, it’s that we should riot and protest until they change the name to dibdab x

— Dan (@dancooledaily) April 28, 2020]]>

I think if this tweet teaches us anything as a collective, it’s that we should riot and protest until they change the name to dibdab x

— Dan (@dancooledaily) April 28, 2020]]>

I refuse to believe they're not Dib Dabs. They must've changed the name 😊.

— Terry 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 (@IP2guy) April 27, 2020]]>

No.. never have been... pic.twitter.com/BkbVWATJLp

— TEN Nails (@TENnails10) April 28, 2020]]>

So Iceland have just released DipDab ice lollies and I left the sherbet on the side because I didn’t want it and now my mum thinks I’m dealing x pic.twitter.com/6Kza5KiY9C

— Dan (@dancooledaily) April 27, 2020]]>

So Iceland have just released DipDab ice lollies and I left the sherbet on the side because I didn’t want it and now my mum thinks I’m dealing x pic.twitter.com/6Kza5KiY9C

— Dan (@dancooledaily) April 27, 2020]]>

So Iceland have just released DipDab ice lollies and I left the sherbet on the side because I didn’t want it and now my mum thinks I’m dealing x pic.twitter.com/6Kza5KiY9C

— Dan (@dancooledaily) April 27, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/four-men-admit-to-breaking-into-manchester-hospitals-to-steal-gas-canisters-during-lockdown/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:14:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14848

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]]> 14848 0 0 0 A gang of four men have admitted stealing gas canisters from three hospitals during lockdown in the UK. 

Local hospitals in Stepping Hill and Withington were targeted during the break-ins along - which occurred between 21 and 23 March.

The group also broke into a health facility in County Durham.

Each of the men admitted a single charge of conspiracy to commit burglary and have been remanded in custody until the 2 June when they are due to be sentenced.

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After stealing two two nitrous oxide canisters from Stepping Hill in Stockport, the gang broke into a storage unit in Withington and then ventured to the North East, thieving items from Chester-le-Street Community Hospital.

They also stole from health centres in Bishop Auckland and Darlington.

The gang were apprehended when Lincolnshire Police pulled over their van and found 29 canisters stored inside.

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Judge Paul Watson QC, presiding at Teesside Crown Court, told the gang that their offence was extremely serious and that substantial jail terms should be expected.

Having a plentiful supply of oxygen is vital for hospitals in the current climate, with the pandemic leading to increased cases of coronavirus patients requiring breathing support.

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]]> 14864 0 0 0 Greater Manchester community groups are being urged to embrace financial support offered by charity Forever Manchester and the National Lottery Community Fund.

Over one hundred societies have already benefitted from £272,751 of support from Forever Manchester’s Community Support Fund, whilst the National Lottery is continuing to distribute over £310 million to organisations nationwide during the COVID‐19 emergency.

Local grassroots community groups are being forced to navigate unpredictable hurdles amid the pandemic. But financial aid remains available in many instances - particularly for groups dedicated to vulnerable and/or high risk people.

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To apply for funding, all community groups need is a bank account and relevant safeguarding policies.

Nick Massey, Chief Executive of Forever Manchester said: “Local groups understand how they can best help their communities at this time and we are doing everything we can to support them through it.

“I would encourage any community group that might need some extra money to help those most at need to have a look at the funding that is available from Forever Manchester.

“We don’t want to limit the type of request that can be made so just let us know what you want to do and how it supports your community and we will consider the application. Local community organisations can have a massive impact on the communities they serve during these difficult times and we want to do everything we can to support them.”

 

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More information and details on the Forever Manchester Community Support Fund are available on their website.

Voluntary organisations, social enterprises and community groups may also be able to access finance from the National Lottery Community Fund - which you can discover more about online.

 

For any local enquires about the National Lottery Communities Fund community groups please contact Cailen Kinney (Manchester, Stockport and Tameside) or Mandy Roberts (Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Bury, Trafford and Wigan). 

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]]> 14870 0 0 0 Here's a lesson in always reading the small print.

eBay is a great place for a bargain.

The e-commerce buy & sell platform has faced a lot of stiff competition over the years from other similar websites threatening to steal some of it's glory, but it still remains that if you're after copping a bargain, eBay is a surefire place to find one.

And a bargain is exactly what one girl thought she'd bagged herself when she ordered a deck chair for £4 off the site.

Yes, just £4. That's all.

We'd be feeling pretty smug about that sort of a bargain too if it was us, especially with all the sunshine and warm weather we've been having recently as well. It's just that we know the outcome of this unfortunately and the outcome isn't exactly what it initially seemed.

Twitter user Emily Hargreaves shared the hilarious anecdote of her flatmate's purchase and included a photo of the £4 deck chair in a tweet that read: "Flatmate ordered a £4 deck chair from @eBay for the garden. We thought she’d got a bargain."

"It just arrived..."

https://twitter.com/emhargreaves/status/1255123687189217282?s=20

Have you picked up on the problem here now?

Look, there's no denying it'd be a bargain for The Borrowers, but that's about it. For regular sized humans, it's about as much use as chocolate teapot.

If this isn't the perfect example for a lesson in why we should always read the small print, then we don't know what is.

The responses to Emily's tweet were just as good as the original story, too.

https://twitter.com/WhovianTrev/status/1255222794696175616

https://twitter.com/SMcMenemin/status/1255252763400900610

https://twitter.com/Doc_BeTheChange/status/1255391766867595266

https://twitter.com/Qandarsenal/status/1255258427779166208

https://twitter.com/bigbob25a/status/1255150572748996610

We can sit here and laugh at this all we want, but we know full well that Emily's flatmate isn't the only one who would fall into this trap.

We all know at least one 'Emily's flatmate', don't we?

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Flatmate ordered a £4 deck chair from @eBay for the garden. We thought she’d got a bargain. It just arrived.... 🤦🏽‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/XrokLMbdBI

— Emily Hargreaves (@emhargreaves) April 28, 2020]]>

Flatmate ordered a £4 deck chair from @eBay for the garden. We thought she’d got a bargain. It just arrived.... 🤦🏽‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/XrokLMbdBI

— Emily Hargreaves (@emhargreaves) April 28, 2020]]>

Flatmate ordered a £4 deck chair from @eBay for the garden. We thought she’d got a bargain. It just arrived.... 🤦🏽‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/XrokLMbdBI

— Emily Hargreaves (@emhargreaves) April 28, 2020]]>

Flatmate ordered a £4 deck chair from @eBay for the garden. We thought she’d got a bargain. It just arrived.... 🤦🏽‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/XrokLMbdBI

— Emily Hargreaves (@emhargreaves) April 28, 2020]]>

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— 🙬 𝓣𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓸𝓻 𝓥𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓫𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓸𝓮𝓾𝓻 🙮 (@WhovianTrev) April 28, 2020]]>

I’ve just done the same!! pic.twitter.com/D4NaI6IieL

— Stewart McM WASH YOUR HANDS 🍋🌈 (@SMcMenemin) April 28, 2020]]>

Another limited edition for a select clientele🐿 pic.twitter.com/zqRrOZOydH

— Dilip Kumar Gandhi दिलीप कुमार गांधी 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 (@Doc_BeTheChange) April 29, 2020]]>

You should get yourself one of these, just in case she ever whinges about it... pic.twitter.com/k2JQO5qA7w

— Name cannot be blank (@Qandarsenal) April 28, 2020]]>

For the hamster/gerbil pic.twitter.com/YoIP8qOA2C

— Bob Rankin 🐓 (@bigbob25a) April 28, 2020]]>

pic.twitter.com/SJlSJ2tAwr

— 🙬 𝓣𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓸𝓻 𝓥𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓫𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓸𝓮𝓾𝓻 🙮 (@WhovianTrev) April 28, 2020]]>

I’ve just done the same!! pic.twitter.com/D4NaI6IieL

— Stewart McM WASH YOUR HANDS 🍋🌈 (@SMcMenemin) April 28, 2020]]>

Another limited edition for a select clientele🐿 pic.twitter.com/zqRrOZOydH

— Dilip Kumar Gandhi दिलीप कुमार गांधी 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 (@Doc_BeTheChange) April 29, 2020]]>

You should get yourself one of these, just in case she ever whinges about it... pic.twitter.com/k2JQO5qA7w

— Name cannot be blank (@Qandarsenal) April 28, 2020]]>

For the hamster/gerbil pic.twitter.com/YoIP8qOA2C

— Bob Rankin 🐓 (@bigbob25a) April 28, 2020]]>

Another limited edition for a select clientele🐿 pic.twitter.com/zqRrOZOydH

— Dilip Kumar Gandhi दिलीप कुमार गांधी 🇮🇳 🇬🇧 (@Doc_BeTheChange) April 29, 2020]]>

For the hamster/gerbil pic.twitter.com/YoIP8qOA2C

— Bob Rankin 🐓 (@bigbob25a) April 28, 2020]]>

pic.twitter.com/SJlSJ2tAwr

— 🙬 𝓣𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓸𝓻 𝓥𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓫𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓸𝓮𝓾𝓻 🙮 (@WhovianTrev) April 28, 2020]]>

I’ve just done the same!! pic.twitter.com/D4NaI6IieL

— Stewart McM WASH YOUR HANDS 🍋🌈 (@SMcMenemin) April 28, 2020]]>

You should get yourself one of these, just in case she ever whinges about it... pic.twitter.com/k2JQO5qA7w

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]]> 14875 0 0 0 The glitz-soaked, confetti-strewn, funk-dripping parties hosted by La Discotheque are some of the most popular in Manchester.

They've been sorely missed. But on Saturday, they'll be back - entering living rooms across the city via videolink.

Attending a La Discotheque event is like stepping inside a giant disco ball - and the organisers behind these kaleidoscopic celebrations have pulled out all the stop to to recreate the real thing online.

The party will be taking place all day and night on Saturday 2 May - and is set to feature live sets from Crazy P SoundSystem, Rob da Bank, Fleetmac Wood, PBR Streetgang, Lovebirds, Bad Fun, Sharples.

A special guest will also be announced soon.

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La Piscothèque will also be making an appearance.

If you've ever stumbled into the bathroom during one of these dazzling disco events at The Albert Hall, you'll have probably found yourself on yet another dancefloor - and it's the 'La Piscothèque' DJs who are responsible for turning the toilets into a crazy carnival.

These restroom ravers will be featuring as part of Saturday's stream - and viewers are being encouraged to send in videos of their own bathroom parties via Zoom.

More details will be announced closer to the date. You can stay in the loop by following the event on social media.

In the meantime, it might be worth digging out the disco outfit that's been left to gather dust for the past five weeks or so...

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The La Discotheque party will be broadcasting for free from 2pm until midnight through United We Stream.

Donations are optional - but UWS are encouraging people to put their own prices on 'virtual tickets' to raise funds for the city-region’s night time economy, cultural organisations & local charities.

Learn more here.

 

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]]> 14882 0 0 0 Cancellations have now been extended by an additional four weeks.

After previously announcing holiday cancellations until 14th May, TUI has confirmed today that all holidays booked on and before 11th June 2020 will now be cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Customers who have their holiday cancelled will automatically receive a refund credit for the full value.

At present, flights after these dates are continuing to operate as planned, but will be continuously reviewed and further updates are to be expected.

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Speaking on the announced cancellations, a spokesperson for TUI stated: "Unfortunately due to the ongoing travel restrictions in place, we're cancelling TUI holidays until 11th June and Marella Cruises until 30th June."

"We'd love to take you away on holiday, but as that's not possible at the moment."

"We have another 140,000 bookings affected by the new cancellations and have contacted all customers impacted by the changes before 13th May. In total that's nearly 900,000 customers."

"We promise to help all our customers as quickly as possible and we'll be issuing credit refunds in date order."

More to follow.

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what’s your weirdest genuine fear? i’ll start.i’m afraid of ovens

Posted by Jordan Capps on Monday, 27 April 2020

]]> Fear is subjective. We're all scared of something. And we've all got our reasons. 

We can understand most phobias, even if we don't feel them ourselves.

Spiders are the obvious example. They're not scary to everyone, but even those comfortable around these fast-moving, eight-legged creatures can probably appreciate why so many humans find them unnerving.

But some fears are just impossible to get your head around.

Jordan Capps booted up a weirdest fears thread on social media this week which has since gone viral - attracting some head-scratchingly peculiar replies in the process.

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https://www.facebook.com/jordan.capps.777/posts/221754852578292

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The conversation kicks off with a suitably strange fear - ovens - and then just devolves from there.

Escalators, wet feet, toenail clippers, turtles and pennies are all named in the thread, along with lakes, drains and the sound of people brushing their teeth.

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Further down the thread, horses, balloons, crabs and mouldy food were added to the long list of strangely scary things. Lawnmowers and metal forks also appeared. Even claymation made the cut (turns out not everyone likes Wallace and Gromit after all).

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The original poster also elaborated on his own fear of ovens as the comments came flooding in.

He stated: "I’m a pretty good cook. Most of the stuff I make actually has to be baked or broiled but if i’m cooking for you? you’re gonna put that bitch in AND take it out and i’m gonna stand at LEAST 5 feet away when you open it."

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You can read the original post here.

Get ready to learn all about phobias you never even knew existed...

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what’s your weirdest genuine fear? i’ll start.i’m afraid of ovens

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]]> https://themanc.com/audio/noel-gallagher-announces-a-long-lost-oasis-song-will-be-released-tonight/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:45:39 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14895

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]]> 14895 0 0 0 We don't want to alarm you or anything, but it's happened.

If you're an Oasis fan, this is the most legitimate reason to get excited about anything in a long time. No, this isn't like Liam's usual teases of a reformation that he seems to tweet just about every other week at the moment.

This is serious.

Noel Gallagher has announced this morning that he's found a demo for a long lost Oasis track called 'Don't Stop...' and it's going to be released at midnight.

He confirmed the news to fans in a statement on social media this morning and understandably, people are going absolutely mad fer it.

The statement read: “Like the rest of the world, I’ve had infinite time to kill lately so I thought I’d finally look and find out what was actually on the hundreds of faceless unmarked CDs I’ve got lying around at home."

"As fate would have it, I have stumbled across an old demo which I thought had been lost for ever.”

https://twitter.com/NoelGallagher/status/1255421736855703552?s=20

"As far as I'm aware there is only one version of this tune 'out there' from an Oasis soundcheck in Hong Kong about 15 years ago."

"I'm not sure whether the soundcheck version pre-dates the demo as there's no date on the CD.I know some of you love this tune so we thought we'd put it 'out there' for you to enjoy/argue over."

"It'll be up on the internet from midnight. The song is called: Don't Stop…"

He concluded: “Hope everyone is staying safe and trying to ride out the lockdown with a minimum of fuss."

"You’re welcome by the way.”

Yes, thank you Noel.

From The Manc, from Manchester in general and well, from the whole world really - thank you.

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— Noel Gallagher (@NoelGallagher) April 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-united-gets-approval-for-barrier-seating-trial-at-old-trafford/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:31:02 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14916

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We have received approval from @TraffordCouncil for a barrier seating trial to take place at Old Trafford.

More information 👇#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 29, 2020]]> Manchester United has confirmed approval from Trafford Council for a barrier seating-trial to take place at Old Trafford.

What this basically means is that Trafford Council has agreed in principle for the club to install around 1,500 barrier seats in the North-East Quadrant (in sections N2401 and N2402).

United will now discuss installation options with potential suppliers, working within current UK Government recommendations relating to construction site operating procedures and social distancing.

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1255497308189458432

Managing director Richard Arnold said: “It should be stated, up front, that our overwhelming priority is to keep our people safe from the COVID-19 pandemic.

"It may seem strange to talk about stadium plans at this time, but football and our fans will return when it is safe, and our preparations for that must continue in the background.

“This announcement is the latest step in what has been a long journey with our fans. We have listened to their feedback, in particular, the representations made by MUST, and worked with Trafford Council to develop and approve this proposal.

“Our belief is that the introduction of barrier seats will enhance spectator safety in areas of the stadium where – as with other clubs – we have seen examples of persistent standing."

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Mr Arnold continues: "It also allows us to future-proof the stadium in the event of any changes to the current all-seater stadium policy. If the trial is successful, we may consider further implementation of barrier seating in other parts of the stadium.

“We will now move on to develop the installation, compliance and licensing plan for the trial, with a view to having the new seats installed for when we can welcome our supporters back to Old Trafford.

”The barrier-seating trial is part of our broader plans to develop the stadium in ways which enhance the matchday experience for supporters. Separately, in February, United announced the extension of the atmosphere section in the Stretford End in the south-west corner as part of the season-ticket launch for 2020/21."

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He concluded: “Both of these initiatives underline our commitment to the continued improvement of Old Trafford, with a focus on further enhancing the matchday experience, atmosphere and safety for all supporters.”

More to follow.

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We have received approval from @TraffordCouncil for a barrier seating trial to take place at Old Trafford.

More information 👇#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/eats/jaffa-cake-gin-is-now-a-thing-and-apparently-its-amazing/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:21:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14923

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]]> 14923 0 0 0 Jaffa Cake gin? We're listening.

Is the Jaffa Cake a biscuit or a cake?

It's an age old debate amongst the British public and it's one that we just can't seem to settle on, no matter how hard we try. Now though, it's time to throw a new element into the mix. One that might actually have us all agreeing for once.

There's a new Jaffa Cake flavoured gin and apparently, if the numerous five star reviews are anything to go by, it's amazing.

Online liquor store Master of Malt has added this chocolate orange tipple to the ever-growing list of flavoured gin variants and according to the product description, it "has been distilled with oranges, fresh orange peel, cocoa powder and Jaffa Cakes".

"The result is just like you’d expect - full-on Jaffa cake tastiness, built around a distinctive base of crisp juniper."

"You will get top marks if you stick a jaffa cake on your glass like a citrus wheel garnish."

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This new Jaffa Cake gin retails at £27.95 for a 70cl bottle.

Now, as we said before, people are going absolutely mad for it. As in, we haven't quite seen reviews this rave for a new drink in a long time, so it must be pretty bloody good.

One customer said: "This gin is absolutely amazing. It IS Jaffa Cake! The most favourite gin I've ever tasted (and I taste a lot). If you love Jaffa Cakes and you love gin then I highly recommend this."

Another equally as enthusiastic said: "I love different gins and this one topped my list. It’s absolutely amazing! Heaven in a glass. It tastes just like Jaffa cakes and I’ve no idea how they did it but I’m so glad they did. Great service and was delivered within 48 hours."

A now converted gin fan also said: "Always hated gin before this, but oh my god. This is insane. Not too sweet like liqueur, not too rough like tonic gin. Heaven."

Doesn't really get much better than that does it?

If Jaffa Cake gin sounds like it's right up your street too, then you can grab a bottle of it from Master of Malt here.

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]]> 14929 0 0 0

Pub chain Wetherspoon's says it is starting to plan for the reopening of its pubs "in or around June"

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 29, 2020]]> Pub chain Wetherspoon says it is starting to plan for the reopening of its pubs "in or around June".

The popular high street bar chain closed its doors in March when the UK coronavirus lockdown was announced, but Sky News has just confirmed that the company plans to reopen its pubs in, or around, June.

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin recently said that the closure of pubs wouldn’t save lives but would cost thousands of jobs and create unsustainable costs for the UK, and argued that Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea had kept most of their bars open during the coronavirus crisis.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1255534546029817857

And while planning for the reopening is likely to be taking place, it is highly unlikely that government officials would allow any pubs to reopen for some time.

There may also be trouble ahead for the Wetherspoon boss regarding his staff, after recently telling 43,000 of them that they would not be paid until the beginning of the government programme to cover 80 per cent of salaries. The chain later reversed the decision after a backlash.

It was revealed today that JD Wetherspoon Plc plans to raise around £140 million by issuing new shares.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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Pub chain Wetherspoon's says it is starting to plan for the reopening of its pubs "in or around June"

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 29, 2020]]>

Pub chain Wetherspoon's says it is starting to plan for the reopening of its pubs "in or around June"

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-buy-cans-of-malibu-fizzy-pink-lemonade-in-supermarkets/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:27:44 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14931

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]]> 14931 0 0 0 Nothing says summer quite like a big old gulp of coconut-flavoured rum, does it?

But imagine those tropical notes mixed in with the pep of pink lemonade...

Malibu has just released a brand new pre-mixed can that combines the two - and it's guaranteed to get a few people giddy.

Their new Fizzy Pink Lemonade beverage is available in Tesco right now for just £1.80.

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The product description states: “New Malibu Fizzy Pink Lemonade can, the perfect drink to be enjoyed on the go and at picnics and BBQs. Made with Carribbean rum, coconut and pink lemonade, this sparkling pre-mixed drink is bursting with the taste of summer ready to be served chilled… Delicious!”

Malibu continued: “[We are] the world’s number one coconut flavoured rum. The Caribbean rum base is produced at the West Indies Rum Distillery, a world renowned distillery founded in 1893. Every drop is filled with sun, music, beaches, parties, new friends, love, and adventures. Malibu liberates the spirit of summer.”

 

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There are a number of Malibu pre-mixed cans that should be equally perfect for Saturday spent sunbathing in the garden.

Elsewhere in the range, you can find Pina Colada and Caribbean Rum & Pineapple.

Head over to Tesco to check their stock.

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]]> 14936 0 0 0 As creatives have gotten increasingly restless during lockdown, a flurry of fresh output has emerged from behind closed doors. 

Impromptu podcasts, songs and web series' have appeared online as the nation's originators constantly find new ways to flex within the enforced confinements.

One of them is Noel Gallagher.

Now, Noel has been called many things during his career - many of the most colourful descriptions coming from his brother - but he's an artist first and foremost. And whilst he hasn't kickstarted a YouTube channel or launched a Spotify special like some of his creative counterparts, he has nonetheless used the time to find something for fans.

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With "time to kill", the Oasis frontman has been poring through his mass collection of blank CDs, and sent Twitter into a frenzy when he announced one of these old songs - thought to have been lost forever - would be uploaded at midnight April 30.

The track "Don't Stop..." had only ever been heard in primitive form during a soundcheck in Hong Kong, and Noel suspected the lone version online had been captured around 2005. Oasis Podcast piped up on social media and claimed it was actually from 2009. Other sources have suggested the track first became apparent in 2002.

But the year is irrelevant. Because, somehow, "Don't Stop..." manages to be about today and what we're all going through right now.

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Noel could've discovered the demo at any time, but there was never a more suitable point than now.

"Don't Stop", amazingly, appears to mirror the emotional mood of the nation as we persevere in the face of a relentless pandemic.

There's an undercurrent of sadness riding through it - personified by careful, almost mournful electric twangs - but up front and centre is optimism and hope: Upbeat vocals and a jangling acoustic guitar.

And that's all of us at the moment, isn't it? A little sad, but stoic.

The lyrics - "Don’t stop being happy. Don’t stop your clapping. Don’t stop your laughing" - also hold astonishing relevance in the current climate. These words were written more than ten years ago, yet they sound like a rallying cry for the UK in 2020.

Keep smiling, keep clapping for our frontline heroes, and keep having fun.

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Most musicians write for the times - and some have an uncanny knack for tapping into cultural trends and riding waves of popularity.

Perhaps the best contemporary example is rapper Drake - who performed a dance routine to accompany his lockdown track "Toosie Slide" and thereby encouraged the TikTok crowd to follow suit - essentially doing all his marketing for him. Pretty genius.

But then there are artists who tune out their immediate surroundings and produce music on a permanent, emotive, human level. Oasis were the perfect example.

Their songs weren't ever really written for any particular time... but they can be dropped into almost any modern historic era and still strike a chord.

"Don't Stop..." is not just an apt reminder that Oasis had a knack for timeless songwriting, it's also an indication of why so many are demanding that reunion. Liam included.

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— Noel Gallagher (@NoelGallagher) April 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/colonel-tom-moore-hits-30-million-fundraising-milestone-on-his-100th-birthday/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:33:45 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14939

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]]> 14939 0 0 0 Captain Tom Moore has now raised £30m for NHS Charities Together.

When Captain Tom Moore first set out to walk 100 laps around his garden before his 100th birthday on 30th April, never did he expect to achieve quite anything close to the figure he has hit today.

As well as hitting the £30 million mark, he has also been made an honorary colonel by Queen Elizabeth II.

Since the start of this remarkable journey, his achievements have earned him international recognition and media coverage, with people paying tribute to the now Colonel from all four corners of the planet.

https://twitter.com/captaintommoore/status/1255755063026475008?s=20

In his own words, Colonel Tom Moore has been raising funds for NHS Charities together because "our fantastic NHS workers are national heroes".

NHS Charities Together, which is set to receive the eight-figure sum when the fundraiser ends, has stated how "truly inspired and humbled" by the Colonel's efforts.

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The centurion also received a very special flypast this morning by the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight with a Spitfire and Hurricane from RAF Conningsby to mark his 100th year, his new Colonel title and his remarkable achievements.

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Colonel Tom Moore's JustGiving page is still open for public donations and if you wish to contribute to his heroic efforts, you can do so here.

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🎖⁰The Captain becomes a Colonel 🎖⁰
The Queen recognises @captaintommoore's remarkable fundraising achievement with an honour. Join #CaptainTomMoore and his family on #BBCBreakfast to celebrate from 0800 on @BBCOne 🎂🎁 pic.twitter.com/zr5dhRsaJh

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The amazing moment a Spitfire and Hurricane flew over @captaintommoore's house to mark his 100th birthday on #BBCBreakfast.#CaptainTom100
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100 years young today 🙌
Looking forward to a day of celebration with the family.
Today will be a good day!

— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 30, 2020]]>

100 years young today 🙌
Looking forward to a day of celebration with the family.
Today will be a good day!

— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 30, 2020]]>

🎖⁰The Captain becomes a Colonel 🎖⁰
The Queen recognises @captaintommoore's remarkable fundraising achievement with an honour. Join #CaptainTomMoore and his family on #BBCBreakfast to celebrate from 0800 on @BBCOne 🎂🎁 pic.twitter.com/zr5dhRsaJh

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) April 30, 2020]]>

The amazing moment a Spitfire and Hurricane flew over @captaintommoore's house to mark his 100th birthday on #BBCBreakfast.#CaptainTom100
More here: https://t.co/1BAoxJgEVN pic.twitter.com/auFO4hbGbC

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) April 30, 2020]]>

100 years young today 🙌
Looking forward to a day of celebration with the family.
Today will be a good day!

— Captain Tom Moore (@captaintommoore) April 30, 2020]]>

The amazing moment a Spitfire and Hurricane flew over @captaintommoore's house to mark his 100th birthday on #BBCBreakfast.#CaptainTom100
More here: https://t.co/1BAoxJgEVN pic.twitter.com/auFO4hbGbC

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) April 30, 2020]]>

🎖⁰The Captain becomes a Colonel 🎖⁰
The Queen recognises @captaintommoore's remarkable fundraising achievement with an honour. Join #CaptainTomMoore and his family on #BBCBreakfast to celebrate from 0800 on @BBCOne 🎂🎁 pic.twitter.com/zr5dhRsaJh

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) April 30, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/police-investigate-locked-down-pub-and-discover-drinkers-hiding-in-cupboards/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:37:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14950

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]]> 14950 0 0 0 Police discovered drinkers taking refuge in cupboards at a pub that appeared to be serving customers in lockdown. 

Members of the public had reported that the Pitsmoor Hotel in Sheffield was continuing to welcome patrons despite government restrictions.

After finding people inside, police shut the venue - with its license now under review.

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John O'Malley, Liquor Licensing Manager at South Yorkshire Police, said: "On Friday night, officers attended the premises and found a number of people hiding in cupboards, the pub was clearly still open for business.

"What makes this more significant, is that the licence holder has already been served a prohibition notice under the legislation for another premise, The Staffordshire Arms on Sorby Street.

"Licences for both venues are now under review by ourselves and Sheffield City Council, so there could be long-term implications for these businesses."

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Police have emphasised that any bar found to be in breach of lockdown rules can be punished with fines and/or permanent closure in some cases.

The government ordered cafes, pubs and restaurants to close on 24 March.

Whilst measures are set to be reviewed in May, restrictions on these types of venues are expected to remain in place for some time.

According to MP Michael Gove, bars will be "among the last to open" as the UK looks to gradually lift lockdown over the coming weeks.

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]]> 14951 0 0 0 Many countries, states and cities across the world have already made it a mandatory requirement, but could Manchester be next?

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has posed the possibility of passengers beginning to wear face masks on the Metrolink.

It is believed that 20 people could fit in a carriage with correct social distancing in place, but this number could be increased to 70-75 people if those people are wearing the the correct PPE.

Mr Burnham has however stated that no decision would be taken without clear guidance from the government and backing from the public.

Since voicing this as a potential code of conduct, the mayor has been liaising with people on Twitter to gather public reaction and opinions on whether they feel it would be necessary.

In a tweet to followers yesterday, he stated: "I raise this because I’m genuinely interested in people’s views. Would masks help build people’s confidence to use transport? Or is that a step too far & better to rely on social distancing?"

No decisions have been made and I am keen to hear what you think."

Upon receiving much detailed thoughts and feedback from Metrolink users across Greater Manchestet, Mr Burnham emphasised that his questioning of the concept of wearing of face masks is "simply about planning ahead for what kind of transport system we are going to run" and does not serve as an indicator or a "call for early release from lockdown".

https://twitter.com/AndyBurnhamGM/status/1255517578715373568?s=20

Mr Burnham has asked that people "keep [their] thoughts coming" and has invited members of the public to continue discussing this matter with him.

You can have your say on Twitter here should you wish to do so.

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After reports emerged last week that passenger numbers were down by 95% since the start of UK lockdown and that the Metrolink network may have to be shut down temporarily unless the government provided extra funding for it within "days rather than weeks", the mayor has once again reiterated that mothballing has not been ruled out entirely, even though an announcement on a bailout is due.

He declared that "if it is not enough, I will have to discuss what we do with the leaders of Greater Manchester's councils".

Public Health England is yet to comment on required passenger conduct on public transportation upon the lifting of lockdown restrictions, but announcements regarding this are expected to be made in due course.

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According to the latest figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 26,097 people have sadly passed away in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1255544385082712066?s=20

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As of 9am 29 April, there have been 818,539 tests, with 52,429 tests on 28 April.

632,794 people have been tested of which 165,221 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 28 April, of those tested positive for coronavirus across all settings, 26,097 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/Qw1GB5s3Wc

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 29, 2020]]>

As of 9am 29 April, there have been 818,539 tests, with 52,429 tests on 28 April.

632,794 people have been tested of which 165,221 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 28 April, of those tested positive for coronavirus across all settings, 26,097 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/Qw1GB5s3Wc

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 29, 2020]]>

As of 9am 29 April, there have been 818,539 tests, with 52,429 tests on 28 April.

632,794 people have been tested of which 165,221 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 28 April, of those tested positive for coronavirus across all settings, 26,097 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/Qw1GB5s3Wc

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 29, 2020]]>

Already loads of interesting comments coming in, thanks. Have to say that this is not a call for early release from lockdown. It’s simply about planning ahead for what kind of transport system we are going to run. Keep your thoughts coming! https://t.co/Jmh5BY2iLA

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) April 29, 2020]]>

Already loads of interesting comments coming in, thanks. Have to say that this is not a call for early release from lockdown. It’s simply about planning ahead for what kind of transport system we are going to run. Keep your thoughts coming! https://t.co/Jmh5BY2iLA

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) April 29, 2020]]>

Already loads of interesting comments coming in, thanks. Have to say that this is not a call for early release from lockdown. It’s simply about planning ahead for what kind of transport system we are going to run. Keep your thoughts coming! https://t.co/Jmh5BY2iLA

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) April 29, 2020]]>

Already loads of interesting comments coming in, thanks. Have to say that this is not a call for early release from lockdown. It’s simply about planning ahead for what kind of transport system we are going to run. Keep your thoughts coming! https://t.co/Jmh5BY2iLA

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) April 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/bq-has-reopened-the-rest-of-its-288-stores-in-the-uk/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:58:19 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14973

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Hardware chain B&Q has reopened the last of its UK 288 stores after temporary closures to introduce social distancing measures

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 30, 2020]]> Every B&Q store is officially up and running again.

The DIY store temporarily shut some of its 288 branches amid the breakout of COVID-19.

However, following the installation of new safety and social distancing measures, all B&Q outlets have now reopened for business.

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https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1255835123897032705?s=20

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Hardware stores have been listed as "essential" in the current climate - meaning they are permitted to trade in-person during lockdown.

B&Q CEO Graham Bell said: “Our highest priority is to keep our colleagues safe at work and our customers safe while shopping.

“In all our stores, we have strict social distancing measures in place.

“Customers are adhering to these, helping us to offer a shopping environment that is safe for everyone, while we help them to look after their homes and gardens, as well as their wellbeing.

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The B&Q boss continued: “Whether shopping in our stores or online, we continue to ask all our customers to follow the Government’s social distancing guidelines and to shop responsibly only when they need to.”

For the opening hours of your nearest B&Q, head over to their store finder online.

More detail about shopping safely can be found here.

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Hardware chain B&Q has reopened the last of its UK 288 stores after temporary closures to introduce social distancing measures

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) April 30, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/a-gmp-sergeant-has-manufactured-thousands-of-face-masks-for-local-care-homes/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:01:28 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14968

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]]> 14968 0 0 0 He's even been personally distributing them completely free of charge too.

Greater Manchester Police has shared a story of the triumphs of Specials Sergeant Phil Leonard, who has been producing thousands of face masks for local care home staff at his factory in Salford.

Phil has been a Specials Sergeant with GMP since January 2019 and works across the Bury District.

After hearing about the shortage of face masks for care home staff, Phil and his brother, who runs the business alongside him, desperately wanted to do something to help. The factory, Daylight Grip & Textiles, usually manufactures textiles for film and TV, but since it was forced to halt production due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, staff have been utilising their skills and materials for the greater good.

The team has also been producing uniform washbags for key workers and adjustable headbands for carers to hook their face masks onto with the aim of improving the comfort over the course of long shifts.

Speaking on the decision to begin manufacturing the face masks, Phil said: “We realised that we had the materials and equipment to produce the much-needed face masks for carers on the front line, it was just a case of adapting our day-to-day process."

“So far we have only been distributing the masks locally but we recently received a request from a care home in Telford which we agreed to fulfil because the more people we can help the better."

“As soon as a nurse or carer finishes their shift, they can place their uniform into the washable bag ready for an immediate wash when they return home."

"This means that the uniform can be taken home as safely as possible and helps limit the spread of the virus.”

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When it comes to the production process of the masks, Phil added that: “We have an exceptional team working in the factory who, like us, wants to play their part in helping support our local communities during these challenging times. I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved as a team in producing and supplying a product that can help protect the heroic staff in care homes across Greater Manchester."

“I am unable to go out on patrol at the moment due to recovering from surgery so this is just my way of serving the community and doing my part whilst I am out of action."

"I am privileged to be part of a fantastic police team who are working hard in these challenging times to keep the communities of Bury safe so it is important to me to help where I can."

“We hope that the masks will enable carers to carry on with their vital work, and we will continue with the production of the masks for a long as they are needed.”

How brilliant is this gesture?

From everyone here at The Manc, it's hats off to you Specials Sergeant Leonard!

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According to the latest figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 26,097 people have sadly passed away in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1255544385082712066?s=20

#StayHomeSaveLives

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As of 9am 29 April, there have been 818,539 tests, with 52,429 tests on 28 April.

632,794 people have been tested of which 165,221 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 28 April, of those tested positive for coronavirus across all settings, 26,097 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/Qw1GB5s3Wc

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 29, 2020]]>

As of 9am 29 April, there have been 818,539 tests, with 52,429 tests on 28 April.

632,794 people have been tested of which 165,221 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 28 April, of those tested positive for coronavirus across all settings, 26,097 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/Qw1GB5s3Wc

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 29, 2020]]>

As of 9am 29 April, there have been 818,539 tests, with 52,429 tests on 28 April.

632,794 people have been tested of which 165,221 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 28 April, of those tested positive for coronavirus across all settings, 26,097 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/Qw1GB5s3Wc

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) April 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/liam-gallagher-has-responded-to-the-release-of-lost-oasis-track/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:19:38 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14971

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]]> 14971 0 0 0 Nearly five months in, and 2020 continues to be as weirdly unpredictable as ever. 

This week saw yet another addition to the ever-growing list of things we never thought we'd see in a lifetime: A new release from Oasis.

Noel Gallagher discovered an unreleased copy of the demo as he sifted through his collection of old CDs and decided to upload the track online - making "Don't Stop..." the first Oasis track to be released for over a decade.

Now Noel's brother Liam - whose campaign for a band reunion continues to fall on deaf ears - has responded to the song on Twitter.

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"Don't Stop..." doesn't feature Liam on vocals; with the floaty, acoustic track putting Noel in the role of lead singer instead.

Perhaps it should come as no surprise that LG was unimpressed.

His tweet reads: "Oi tofu boy if your gonna release old demos make sure im singing on it and boneheads playing guitar on it if not it’s not worth a wank as you were LG x"

One user asked Liam if his brother had notified him about dropping the song in advance. LG's retort: "NO and he’s in trouble."

It seems like this sibling rivalry is destined to rumble on forever.

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The full Twitter thread is available here - complete with all the colourful LG quotes you could hope for.

If you fancy making your own mind up on the track in the meantime, though, you can listen to "Don't Stop..." here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BPDktJNBwE&feature=youtu.be

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Oi tofu boy if your gonna release old demos make sure im singing on it and boneheads playing guitar on it if not it’s not worth a wank as you were LG x

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Oi tofu boy if your gonna release old demos make sure im singing on it and boneheads playing guitar on it if not it’s not worth a wank as you were LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) April 30, 2020]]> ]]> https://themanc.com/eats/krispy-kreme-wants-you-to-design-a-thank-you-doughnut-for-frontline-heroes/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:48:59 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=14981

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]]> 14981 0 0 0 You can design a doughnut masterpiece that will contribute to the mission of “serving half a million smiles”.

Are you looking for your next lockdown activity? Something a bit different?

Krispy Kreme is inviting people at home to channel some of their quarantine time into a winning doughnut design.

The newly designed doughnut will be used to say 'thank you' and show appreciation for the frontline staff, critical workers and community heroes in the battle against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, before later being sold as a limited-edition fundraising doughnut for charity.

The popular doughnut chain is calling on fans, bakers, illustrators and all self-isolators to design a joy-filled creation of their desire.

The project aims to bring a moment of much needed lightness to those working tirelessly during the pandemic and will do so all whilst raising funds for the much needed causes of the crisis.

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The winner’s design will be turned into a real life Krispy Kreme doughnut that will be part of a doughnation of 300 doughnuts to be safely delivered to the three finalists’ NHS trust or frontline charity organisation of choice and will help serve smiles to those who need it most.

The winning creation will also excitingly inspire a new Krispy Kreme retail product to go on sale in the winner’s home region stores once Krispy Kreme reopens.

20% of the proceeds of this will be donated to charity in support of COVID-19 causes.

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If you're wanting to create your own 'thank you' doughnut design, then today (Friday 1st May) by midnight is your last chance to enter.

You can submit your entries to Krispy Kreme on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #DesignForDoughnations, or you can email them to - servingsmiles@krispykreme.co.uk

https://twitter.com/krispykremeUK/status/1255056682234896386?s=20

___

This April, Krispy Kreme launched its mission to serve half a million smiles via contactless doughnut drops to NHS hospitals, charities, food banks, police stations and community heroes, as well as opening its drive-thrus for NHS, police and fire services and recruiting a volunteer staff team to deliver to local neighbourhood heroes.

So far, it has successfully and safely served 360,000 smiles to frontline and community causes.

You can find more information on the the 'Serving Smiles' project here.

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It’s #PayItForwardDay & we’re calling on YOUR skills to HELP US DESIGN A NEW DOUGHNUT to pay forward thanks & show appreciation to our critical workers.

So, get drawing or baking & share your designs using #DesignForDoughnations by midnight 1st May > https://t.co/bz3Cdc0MoI pic.twitter.com/eWmytwfGY0

— Krispy Kreme UK (@krispykremeUK) April 28, 2020]]>

It’s #PayItForwardDay & we’re calling on YOUR skills to HELP US DESIGN A NEW DOUGHNUT to pay forward thanks & show appreciation to our critical workers.

So, get drawing or baking & share your designs using #DesignForDoughnations by midnight 1st May > https://t.co/bz3Cdc0MoI pic.twitter.com/eWmytwfGY0

— Krispy Kreme UK (@krispykremeUK) April 28, 2020]]>

It’s #PayItForwardDay & we’re calling on YOUR skills to HELP US DESIGN A NEW DOUGHNUT to pay forward thanks & show appreciation to our critical workers.

So, get drawing or baking & share your designs using #DesignForDoughnations by midnight 1st May > https://t.co/bz3Cdc0MoI pic.twitter.com/eWmytwfGY0

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I didn’t know my professor could view my “private” convos on zoom🤡 pic.twitter.com/ntx6any5Kw

— Faith (@bryantfaith_) April 24, 2020]]> Did you know that Zoom's group messaging feature isn't private?

This is a public service announcement.

Although it's definitely funny, this isn't just the chance to have a laugh at a comical mistake by one student who learnt the hard way, it could probably help a lot of people out in the future, so take note.

Zoom has become a favoured video call service for many amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and it's particularly been of good use to the world of work and for lectures/classes at schools and universities. After the closing of her university, student Faith (@bryantfaith_) began taking online lectures and had been messaging her friends using Zoom's group messaging feature during to pass the time.

She made one huge oversight though - these messages were not private and her professor could actually read them too.

In a now viral video originally created for Tik Tok and re-posted on Twitter, Faith revealed the email she had received from her professor after class, which read: "Dear Faith, I am reaching out to inform you that I can see everything you write in the chat discussion."

"My class session is not the appropriate time to be sending messages like 'I'm a bougie a**, rachet a**, freak b***h...'

"It's very disruptive to the class and I do NOT condone this kind of behaviour during my lectures. I strongly advise you to keep the inappropriate comments to yourself from now on or else it will jeopardise your final grade for this course."

https://twitter.com/bryantfaith_/status/1253702164024668162?s=20

In a follow up tweet, she admitted to having to clear matters up with her professor and also had this to say to her fellow students, as well as anyone else who may go on to make the same mistake: "To my fellow college students - Apparently, your professors have the power to enable all convos on Zoom."

"I also had multiple professors quoting my tweet to confirm it."

"Y’all might as well send your sorry email before they confront you and yes I apologised to that lady."

The hilarious video has understandably gone viral across social media amassing around 2.3 million views on Twitter and over 200k retweets, likes and comments from others sharing similar experiences and claiming they had also figured this out the hard way too.

So, if you're making use of Zoom's group messaging feature, bear this in mind next time and don't let it add to the ever-growing list of video call blunders that seem to be cropping up on the internet here, there and everywhere at the moment.

You have been warned.

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Some key moments from this years Lego Glastonbury. Enjoy.

Posted by Adam Hardman on Saturday, 25 April 2020

]]> The population of Somerset swells every summer, as 200,000 people flock to a field in Pilton for Britain's flagship music event. 

But 2020 wasn't just going to be another edition of Glastonbury. It was being tipped as the festival to end all festivals.

This was the 50th anniversary of a world-famous event that models the biggest and best artists on the planet.

Occasions don't come any bigger.

Even as the grimly lethal reality of COVID-19 became clear, organisers remained hopeful. But even the greatest optimism in the world couldn't save Glasto 2020.

Shortly after mass gatherings were officially banned by the government, it became clear that the festival couldn't go ahead.

It was devastating news. And all ticket-holders dealt with it differently.

Some sobbed. Others swore. Two blokes in Cheshire were so bummed out by the cancellation they actually chose to recreate it themselves in their garden.

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As it turns out, Jono Oakes and Adam Hardman's mini Glasto - built primarily with Lego - has ended up attracting more viewers than ticket-holders for the real event.

It's easy to see why, too. These guys really have pulled out all the stops.

From the Pyramid Stage to the toilet signs, the amount of detail committed to the project is nothing short of marvellous - with flags, strobe lights, and a smoke machine all mimicking the Glasto atmosphere.

The Lego crowd are even set up to gawp at the elevated stage ahead - which is rearranged for every new performer.

An iPad backing video is also set up for each act, with the housemates recording sets from the Chemical Brothers, The Killers or Coldplay.

“It’s so bad that it’s good,” Hardman explained to the Warrington Guardian. “I just thought that if someone watches this and smiles then we’ve achieved something."

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So, you won't make it to Glastonbury this year. Never mind.

Embrace the fact there's a tiny version happening online instead - a festival for which you don't even have to leave your home.

Thanks to a pair of Glasto fanatics, you can wade into a crowd of diminutive plastic figures and Gummy Bears to witness the smallest incarnation of the biggest festival in Britain.

That's the kind of world we're living in at the moment...

Catch all the Lego Glastonbury highlights here.

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Some key moments from this years Lego Glastonbury. Enjoy.

Posted by Adam Hardman on Saturday, 25 April 2020

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Some key moments from this years Lego Glastonbury. Enjoy.

Posted by Adam Hardman on Saturday, 25 April 2020

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]]> 15003 0 0 0 Manchester Arena is integrating a new hygiene and safety programme - which may include social distancing, sanitation stations and contactless transactions.

The venue's managing and operating company, ASM Global, has recently announced the launch of 'VenueShield' - a series of new measures designed to protect employees, ticket-holders and tenants.

VenueShield is said to offer the "highest levels of cleanliness and safety while inspiring consumer confidence", having been created in partnership with leading medical professionals, industry experts and public health officials.

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Some of the safety concepts being considered at ASM's venues include personal protective equipment (PPE), food safety measures, air quality control, surface cleaning, social distancing, temperature checks, thermal cameras, hand sanitisers, reduced touch points, contactless transactions and daily monitoring systems.

President and CEO of ASM Global Bob Newman said he wanted everyone to feel "comfortable" at venues moving forward.

“ASM’s unique and unmatched worldwide footprint of leading convention centres, arenas, stadia and theatres provides the input, data and resources to adapt to our guests needs and expectations while further enhancing the quality of their experience in our venues.”

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The ASM Global VenueShield Task Force is implementing measures in line with international healthcare guidelines, and the new policies at Manchester Arena will also be informed by local public health authorities.

Newman added: “We realise that each of our venues across the globe are economic engines for their respective communities, representing local tax revenues, travel revenues and jobs.

"We look forward to re-opening these local and regional economic foundations, stimulating local economies, and again delivering the entertainment experience that has defined us for decades.”

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]]> 15016 0 0 0 The Oasis front man has taken to Twitter once again to do what he does best.

Gail Platt's just been dragged into the Gallagher brothers' ongoing Twitter beef.

Look, it's not what we expected to wake up to either, but it's happened. Tweeting and of course, slagging off his older brother, seems to be all in an early morning's work for Liam at the moment during lockdown, but this one's got to have been his best crack at it in a long time.

At the ripe and early time of 5:09am, when the majority of the UK population is fast asleep in bed, is when Liam likes to do his best work apparently.

He initially tweeted this very appropriate tweet:

https://twitter.com/liamgallagher/status/1255710928445878274?s=20

And was met with, as usual, a barrage of replies from fans.

When one Twitter user replied to the tweet with side-by-side childhood pictures of Liam and Noel asking: "who's cuter?", Liam gave us the reply we didn't know we needed until now. Have you ever stopped and considered how much Noel Gallagher resembles everyone's favourite Coronation Street star Gail Platt? No?

You will do after this:

https://twitter.com/liamgallagher/status/1255719346816647169?s=20

The thing is, he's not wrong either is he? To be fair, it's going to be hard to unsee this comparison now.

As you can imagine, the hilarious tweet reply has gone down much better with fans than most other tweet replies usually do, having amassed well over 5000 retweets, likes and comments since posting, with many finally cottoning on to the uncanny likeness' as well.

Noel Gallagher hasn't responded to the comparisons as of yet and let's face it, he's just not going to is he?

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You’re breaking our Steaky-bakey hearts... 💛 https://t.co/cBywdDQPYj

— Greggs (@GreggsOfficial) April 28, 2020]]> It's bad news for Greggs fans, as the bakery chain has shelved all plans to reopen its stores during the coronavirus pandemic.

It was announced earlier this week that the popular bakery would open some stores as part of a trial to see whether they could operate safely during the crisis.

However, the plans have been put on hold, as the company believes 'excessive numbers of customers' will fill the few stores that were taking part.

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A Greggs spokesperson said: "Due to significant interest in our 20-shop trial, and the risk that excessive numbers of customers may plan to visit Greggs, we will now initially operate these trials behind closed doors in order to effectively test our new operational safety measures.

"We will continue to review this and will invite walk-in customers into our shops only when we can be confident of doing so in the controlled manner we intended."

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https://twitter.com/GreggsOfficial/status/1255197855666626561

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The news doesn't come as a massive surprise, as plenty of people expressed their concerns for safety when the trial was announced earlier this week, with most people highlighting the size of Greggs stores would be detrimental for social distancing.

It is unknown if Greggs has gone back to the drawing board and if the company is going to just wait the pandemic out.

 

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]]> 15030 0 0 0 Salted caramel is the newest edition in the ever-growing range of the popular chocolate.

We can probably all agree that if there was an official chocolate ranking system, Lindor truffles would definitely be up there, right?

If that's the case for you, then you'll be pretty chuffed to hear that Lindt has just released a brand new salted caramel Lindor variation and it's already available in UK supermarkets.

Today, salted caramel has a legion of lovers, but it was actually one of the concepts/flavour combinations that was initially met with scepticism when it first began to emerge a few years back. Now though, it has officially cemented its place as a favourite in the taste palates of many, which is why this brand new addition to the Lindor range has got plenty of people very excited.

According to the product description, this new Lindor is a delicately crafted truffle made of "milk chocolate with salt crystals (Fleur de Sel) and a smooth melting caramel filling" and it's "perfect for sharing, or for your everyday special moments".

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While Lindt had already been previously selling a dark chocolate salted caramel Lindor, these brand new truffles are made with milk chocolate instead, so you can expect them to be extra creamy.

If this chocolatey treat sounds like it's right up your street, then you can get your hands on some from either Morrison's or Tesco, where a 200g box will set you back just £5.

You can also buy them in bulk on Amazon and eBay too if you're looking to stock up.

Lindt's well and truly provided us with the opportunity to treat ourselves during lockdown here, haven't they?

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]]> 15032 0 0 0 Manchester city centre roads are being redesigned to help keep people safe when lockdown lifts, the council has confirmed. 

Officials have announced the changes will take place in line with their "coronavirus recovery plan", which has been formed to help Manchester safely get back on its feet after a lengthy period of isolation.

The north side of Deansgate (between King Street West and Blackfriars Street) will be temporarily closed to traffic - supporting social distancing whilst creating extra space for events and markets. This may become permanent if the changes prove to be a success.

Busy streets in the city centre will also be widened in the coming weeks - starting with Princess Street and London Road.

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The council is hoping the changes will encourage "sustainable modes of transport"; thereby keeping air pollution and congestion levels low so Manchester can become zero-carbon by 2038.

Executive Member for the Environment, Planning and Transport, Councillor Angeliki Stogia, said: “When the essential lockdown measures start to be lifted, we need to make sure that there is more space for people to walk in the city centre and busy district centres.

"That’s why we're planning these changes, which will aid the economy in its recovery, boost air quality and contribute to the city’s ambitious target of becoming zero-carbon by 2038 at the latest."

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Cllr Stogia continued: “Temporarily closing part of Deansgate to traffic will help us to understand the benefits of such a measure. Our aspiration is that it could become a permanent change, but it’s important to stress that this would only happen after an open conversation to give all residents, businesses and other affected parties the chance to have their say.

“As and when lockdown starts to ease, rather than going back to business as usual, we want to work with people who live and work in the city to give them the opportunity to travel more sustainably, enjoying cleaner air and a less congested city.

"Putting these measures in place will help our city's economy not simply to recover, but to prosper."

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]]> 15046 0 0 0 ]]> If you're tired of feeling like you're living in "28 Days Later", there's an option to switch to different horror surroundings instead. 

How does stepping into The Conjuring sound?

On Friday 8 May, you can visit the very same haunted house that scared audiences senseless when James Wan's movie was release in 2013.

The Dark Zone - a website passionate about the paranormal - will be live streaming the property 24/7 for a full week.

A trailer for "The House Live" appeared on YouTube in April, accompanied by the description: “The world is on lockdown and so is the family living in the house that inspired The Conjuring.”

“Watch as the Heinzen Family shows you how they live amongst the spirits while toughing out this worldwide pandemic.”

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GL-nrAf2q0&feature=emb_title

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The Heinzen family moved into the creepy property over 12 months ago and have claimed to experience strange activity ever since.

As part of a huge paranormal investigation, The House Live will feature seances, ouija board sessions, investigations and paranormal tests taking place throughout the week - along with a raft of interviews with experts and celebrities.

If you spot any ghostly activity yourself, you can tell the family in real time, too.

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A 24-hour pass to The House Live will cost $4.99, or a full access ticket can be purchased for $19.99.

Some of the proceeds are being donated to COVID-related charities.

There's been a lot of interest and the website is currently down due to high demand... or perhaps the spirits don't like the thought of being watched?

Either way, keep checking The Dark Zone homepage to be in with a chance of grabbing a front row seat to this live ghost show.

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]]> 15053 0 0 0 Little crochet couches for your cat? Why not.

You have a choice of how you spend all of your new found free time during lockdown.

Whether you decide just to binge watch the entire Netflix catalogue, read all the books you've been putting off, learn a brand new skill, or even take up a new hobby perhaps, it's a choice that we're all having to make right now and with this choice, it seems that many people have decided to use it to crochet little couches to keep their cats comfy.

This trend is currently taking off on social media, primarily Reddit and Instagram, and it's producing some pretty cute results.

Many are using and taking inspiration from a particular pattern book called 'Kitty Couches' by the company Annie's Craft Store, which is designed to "keep your fur babies comfy". It comes with three different patterns - a blue couch, a diameter pink chair and a green sofa. The blue and pink couches also have decorative pillows and the green one has an accent afghan.

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It's important to note that the art of crocheting isn't exactly a piece of cake though.

In fact, it's notoriously really quite hard and even many experienced knitters and sewers find it a pretty complicated skill to master, so if you are thinking of knocking one of these up for your feline friend, but haven't got much previous experience in textile tasks, then it's probably best to make sure you read up on this first and have a practice.

Annie's Crochet 'Kitty Couches' pattern book is labelled as intermediate level.

Anyway, fancy seeing a few more pictures of cute cats sat all comfy on little crochet couches?

Yeah thought so.

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Cute, right?

If you do fancy trying your hand at a bit of crochet as your next lockdown activity, then you can buy your very own Annie's Crochet 'Kitty Couches' pattern book in either hard copy, or as a digital download here.

You can also buy similar variations on Amazon, eBay and other online retailers too, along with plenty of guidance on how to crochet.

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]]> 15070 0 0 0 Here's your next chance to attempt recreating a dish from your favourite restaurant.

Wagamama has delighted fans across the UK by releasing the recipe and a step-by-step video for how to make one of its best loved dishes, right from the comfort of your own home.

That's tea sorted then.

Without a doubt, one of the most popular choices on the menu of this Asian cuisine restaurant chain is the Chicken Katsu Curry. According to the Wagamama recipe, this dish is made with either "chicken or vegetables coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, covered in an aromatic curry sauce, served with sticky rice and a side salad" and it's a firm fan favourite.

Wagamama first teased the ingredients for the recipe on social media a few days prior and then invited fans back to take part in a follow-along video tutorial later in the week.

Ingredients

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In the first of the 'Wok From Home' series on the official Wagamama social media channels, the chain said: "we asked you guys what you wanted to cook this week and it looks like a lot of you are missing your katsu fix".

It then shared an eight minute video of executive chef, Steve Mangleshot, guiding through the method of making the Chicken Katsu Curry.

Method

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTcesqUPu9U

Plenty of people across the UK have already tried their hand at recreating this famous recipe and there's been some pretty amazing results too.

Following on from the popularity of the Chicken Katsu Curry recipe release, Wagamama has continued to share other popular recipes each week. These recipes include Chicken & Prawn Yaki Soba, Vegan Amai Mushrooms and Chicken Firecracker Curry.

Make sure to keep up to date with Wagamama across all social media platforms to find out which menu favourites will be shared next.

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Wagamama UK is currently closed to the public amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For more information and to read a statement from the CEO, visit the Wagamama website here.

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wok from home. episode #1. now live! we asked you guys what you wanted to cook this week + it looks like a lot of you are missing your katsu curry. follow any of the links below for your fix 🍛
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👉 https://t.co/E2hrJFtRMG
👉 https://t.co/y3QLwekbpC
👉 https://t.co/XD4GXgny9N pic.twitter.com/bEQAVeEzJf

— wagamama uk (@wagamama_uk) April 8, 2020]]>

wok from home. episode #1. now live! we asked you guys what you wanted to cook this week + it looks like a lot of you are missing your katsu curry. follow any of the links below for your fix 🍛
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👉 https://t.co/E2hrJFtRMG
👉 https://t.co/y3QLwekbpC
👉 https://t.co/XD4GXgny9N pic.twitter.com/bEQAVeEzJf

— wagamama uk (@wagamama_uk) April 8, 2020]]>

wok from home. episode #1. now live! we asked you guys what you wanted to cook this week + it looks like a lot of you are missing your katsu curry. follow any of the links below for your fix 🍛
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👉 https://t.co/E2hrJFtRMG
👉 https://t.co/y3QLwekbpC
👉 https://t.co/XD4GXgny9N pic.twitter.com/bEQAVeEzJf

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]]> 15073 0 0 0 You might have notice the addition of a brand new emoji to the list of reactions available on Facebook and FB Messenger this week. 

The "Cares" symbol - also known as the "hugging emoji" - features arms wrapped around a heart.

It has been rolled out over social media platforms in the wake of COVID-19 - becoming the first new reaction to appear since the concept was introduced in 2016.

Speaking to The National, Head of the Facebook App, Fidji Simo explained that 'hug' has been one of the most frequently suggested emoji addition ideas.

Simo said this could indicate "there may be a strong need for people to express sympathy or emotional support that might be a little different from existing 'Like' or 'Love' reactions."

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https://twitter.com/alexvoica/status/1251090864878821377?s=20

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Alexandru Voica, EMEA Tech Comms Manager at Facebook, explained the rationale behind the new emoji - and how to use it - in an online thread.

He stated: "We’re launching new Care reactions on @facebookapp and @Messenger as a way for people to share their support with one another during this unprecedented time. We hope these reactions give people additional ways to show their support during the #COVID19 crisis.

"On Facebook, we will launch a seventh Reaction alongside the existing six. The new Care Reaction will start rolling out next week globally and you can use it to react to posts, comments, images, videos, or other content on the app and Facebook.com.

"Messenger is rolling out a pulsating heart Reaction today so people can show extra love and care to their friends and family. To update the reaction, you can press and hold down the heart reaction to view the new one. To change it back, press and hold the new Reaction again.

"We know this is an uncertain time, and we wanted people to be able to show their support in ways that let their friends and family know they are thinking of them."

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The emoji will continued to be rolled out to more accounts over the coming weeks - and users may be required to update their apps to access it.

Facebook has seen an increase in traffic during lockdown as people spend more time online - with a rise in activity across Facebook, FB Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram.

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We’re launching new Care reactions on @facebookapp and @Messenger as a way for people to share their support with one another during this unprecedented time.

We hope these reactions give people additional ways to show their support during the #COVID19 crisis. pic.twitter.com/HunGyK8KQw

— Alexandru Voica (@alexvoica) April 17, 2020]]>

We’re launching new Care reactions on @facebookapp and @Messenger as a way for people to share their support with one another during this unprecedented time.

We hope these reactions give people additional ways to show their support during the #COVID19 crisis. pic.twitter.com/HunGyK8KQw

— Alexandru Voica (@alexvoica) April 17, 2020]]>

We’re launching new Care reactions on @facebookapp and @Messenger as a way for people to share their support with one another during this unprecedented time.

We hope these reactions give people additional ways to show their support during the #COVID19 crisis. pic.twitter.com/HunGyK8KQw

— Alexandru Voica (@alexvoica) April 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/mcdonalds-is-reopening-15-restaurants-across-uk-on-may-13th/ Fri, 01 May 2020 13:38:37 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15081

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An update on our reopening plans. pic.twitter.com/WuDndd2HGx

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) May 1, 2020]]> McDonald's is opening 15 of its UK restaurants for delivery on May 13th, the company has just announced.

In a statement on Twitter the fast food chain said it will reopen 15 restaurants for delivery only, with the locations of these restaurants being announced next week.

It is not yet clear when McDonald's will re-open its Drive Thru's or its restaurant doors.

https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1256210444504702977

Paul Pomroy, McDonald’s chief executive officer for the UK and Ireland, said: “When we return it will be different as we all adjust to this new normal.

“I want to apologise in advance if our first wave of reopened restaurants does not serve your area.

“Rest assured, we are working hard to reopen more restaurants, but I am adamant this must be at the right pace with the wellbeing of our employees, suppliers and customers front of mind.

“Slowly, but safely, we will return to towns and cities across the UK and Ireland, and thank you for your continued support as we work through this crisis.”

You can find McDonald's full statement below.

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More to follow.

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An update on our reopening plans. pic.twitter.com/WuDndd2HGx

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) May 1, 2020]]>

An update on our reopening plans. pic.twitter.com/WuDndd2HGx

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]]> 15091 0 0 0 Draw a card. Follow the rules. Drink.

We may not know when our next night out's going to be, but it looks as though our next lockdown night in is sorted as there's a new boozy card game on Amazon and it does exactly what it says on the tin.

'These Cards Will Get You Drunk' is a multi-player card drinking game that's described as "the best way to start, or even end your night". With its easy, straight-forward rules and quick gameplay, it’ll get the party going in no time at all.

It also comes with 100 dynamic playing cards which means that, thanks to the rules, no two games will ever be the same.

So, how do you play it then?

"The rules are simple. Moving clockwise, take turns drawing from the deck and reading each card out loud."

"Follow the instructions on each card to determine who has to drink."

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You can play with beer, shots, wine, water, or whatever your drink of choice may be.

'These Cards Will Get You Drunk' sits firmly on Amazon's 'bestseller' list in the UK, boasts thousands of positive reviews, is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, promises, "no more boring game nights" and retails for £13.99.

Now, it goes without saying that this game shouldn't be used as much for parties, pre-drinks and games nights in the current climate as it usually would, but just imagine how brilliant it would it be play be with your mates, or extended family over your next video call catch-up instead.

You can still party have a party through your screens.

If this sounds like the perfect way to liven up lockdown, then you can buy 'These Cards Will Get You Drunk' here.

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]]> 15095 0 0 0 Cadbury has brought its legendary Dream bar and they are on shelves in the UK.

B&M is selling 180g bars of the iconic white chocolate for £2.99 - which is £3 cheaper than the best price online.

Previously, you could only buy Dream bars from online store GB Gifts, who import them from Australia and cost £5.99. It's been a whopping 18 years since you could buy them on shelves here in the UK.

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The chocolate bar has been an Australia, New Zealand and South Africa-only product for years.

B&M has now confirmed they are being sold in stores, and are imports from Australia, however you'll need to visit your nearest B&M branch as they do not have an online store.

Dream bars aren't currently being sold in any other major supermarket or budget retailer.

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Posted on the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK on Facebook, one woman explained just how easy they are to make.

All you need is Smirnoff, WKD Dark Fruits, Cherryade and plenty of ice – and if you want to spruce them up, some Vimto Fizzy Pencils and Strawberry Laces will do the trick.

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After uploading on the Extreme Couponing group yesterday, Kayleigh Syder has racked up over almost 3,000 comments on her Vimto creations, with thousands of people tagging their friends or partners.

Advising on making the cocktail a slushy, plenty of people explained that all you need to do is add ice cubes and put it all in a blender. Simple enough.

The kicker, however, is that these cocktails don't actually have Vimto in them, but taste exactly like the famous Manchester-based drink.

Of course, if you ARE a lover of Vimto, it won't hurt to chuck a bit in – because surely, if you're a real Manc, you have some lying around...

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]]> 15106 0 0 0 The government is considering a number of prospective workplace changes so businesses can reopen safely across the country. 

According to a draft strategy seen by the BBC, employers could be encouraged to stagger shifts to minimise numbers in the office - with staff urged to work from home as often as possible.

Workplaces will also be pushed to implement social distancing and hygiene measures - including physical screens like those already installed in supermarkets.

If staying 2m apart is not possible, protective equipment may be compulsory.

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The first draft of this plan for post-lockdown workplaces has been assembled following discussions with bosses, unions and trade bodies, and more detail is expected to follow in the coming days.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to review lockdown restrictions this week - making a decision on how to take the country into the next stage of recovery now that Britain is passed the peak of the virus.

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Whilst plans to reopen the economy are still in the early phases, the government has continued to emphasise that it will be a steady and gradual process.

According to Reuters, a spokesperson for the PM told reporters: “We don’t want to relax the social distancing measures or do anything that could lead to the virus, which the British public has done so much to suppress, being ... spread in an exponential way again and that will guide our approach on the way forward.”

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]]> 15117 0 0 0 It will instead be addressed three days after the deadline on Sunday.

It has emerged that Boris Johnson is now no longer expected to be setting out a road map for the UK's lockdown exit on the initial deadline day of Thursday 7th May, but is instead expected to be addressing it this Sunday.

This is three days after the government must review the current restrictions.

Despite amounting pressure, the government and ministers have so far been reluctant to explain or provide details of their potential exit strategy and have continued to issue the warning that a premature lifting of restrictions could undermine the message to stay at home and prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Whilst some European countries have begun to lift certain restrictions, it is highly predicted that social distancing measures will continue to be in place across the UK and beyond until a vaccine is found.

Speaking last week at the daily Downing Street press conference, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Micheal Gove, informed the public that: “Ultimately, unless and until we have a vaccine, then I suspect that we are going to have to live with some degree of constraint because of the nature of the virus."

“But we obviously want to, wherever possible, and consistent with the measures on public health, restore people’s lives to as close to normal as possible.”

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Today, Boris Johnson will attend an online pledging conference, which is set to be co-hosted by the UK and eight other countries.

According to ITV, the prime minister will tell conference members that the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine is "not a competition between countries", but is the “most urgent shared endeavour of our lifetimes” and will call on the public to “pull together” in response to the pandemic.

He is predicted to say that “it’s humanity against the virus – we are in this together and together we will prevail".

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According to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 28,446 people have sadly died after contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1256997151638511620?s=20

#StayHomeSaveLives

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As of 9am 3 May, there have been 1,206,405 tests, with 76,496 tests on 02 May.

882,343 people have been tested of which 186,599 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 02 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 28,446 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/801yyNWcr3

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) May 3, 2020]]>

As of 9am 3 May, there have been 1,206,405 tests, with 76,496 tests on 02 May.

882,343 people have been tested of which 186,599 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 02 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 28,446 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/801yyNWcr3

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) May 3, 2020]]>

As of 9am 3 May, there have been 1,206,405 tests, with 76,496 tests on 02 May.

882,343 people have been tested of which 186,599 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 02 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 28,446 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/801yyNWcr3

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) May 3, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/united-we-stream-raises-260k-for-greater-manchester-night-time-economy-and-charities/ Mon, 04 May 2020 10:36:46 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15129

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]]> 15129 0 0 0 Live gig platform United We Stream has generated more than a quarter-of-a-million in donations in just 30 days. 

Launched by Night-Time Economy Adviser Sacha Lord and backed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, United We Stream has beamed some huge performances directly into living rooms to keep the local night-time economy alive and kicking.

More than 100 artists have starred across dozens of events including a 12-hour Haceinda House Party, a Moovin Festival showcase and cookery features from Gary Usher and Simon Wood.

Organisers have confirmed that viewers have already donated £260,000 since the very first stream.

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“Only a few weeks ago, when United We Stream was launched, we weren’t sure anyone would watch it, let alone donate," said founder Sacha Lord.

“Over 8 million people have seen United We Stream Greater Manchester social media posts and videos from so many of our contributors, stressing the importance of staying in your own home, to keep yourself and the nation safe, and to relieve the burden on our emergency services.

“We have had in excess of four million viewers staying in their homes, enjoying phenomenal live DJ-sets, virtual festivals, cookery shows, live music and interesting interviews.

“A huge thank you to all the artists, who have given their time, completely free of charge and especially all the people behind the scenes, who have worked endless hours, to pull this together."

Lord added: “We have once again seen our city-region show an example of resilience and resourcefulness.

"Many operators in the night-time economy and hospitality industry are adapting to try and survive through the crisis, by offering delivery services, meal prep, masterclasses, voucher incentives and online events.

“We hope to help some of these businesses with the funding raised, to ease some financial pressures.

“I’m extremely thankful to our corporate supporters Live Nation, size?, musicMagpie, Allied London, Parlophone Records, ShinDigger Brewing, OVG Group, Twitter, Pannone Corporate LLP and Ancoats General Store for their very generous donations and ongoing commitments to United We Stream."

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Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham said: “The success of United We Stream has surpassed our hopes. I cannot begin to say how pleased we are with the success of this ongoing fundraising project.

“To have reached the number of people we have, with brilliant content, production, social media and the Stay At Home message has been fantastic. We all love visiting our favourite music venues, bars and restaurants, and the money raised here will go some way to helping them stay alive and to be there when lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Burnham continued: “As well as helping our local night-time and creative industries, it’s great to give funding for Nordoff Robbins, a national music therapy charity who have a base in Greater Manchester, and offer music therapy for those affected by life-limiting illness, isolation or disability.

“From a Greater Manchester perspective, I’m thrilled that some of the money that has been raised will go towards fighting homelessness in the city-region, something I know all of us care about deeply here.

“United We Stream Greater Manchester will continue to stream fantastic Mancunian content, and entertain us throughout all of the social distancing and lockdown measures, and we hope it will continue as an arts, culture and music platform well in to the future.”

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United We Stream Greater Manchester is live every weekend - featuring a donations page where viewers can buy a ‘virtual ticket’ for whatever price they choose.

Performances take place in homes, gardens and various venues around the region.

The weekend commencing Friday 8 May sees Capital FM DJs Nigel ’Wingman’ Clucus and James Hall man the decks, whilst Saturday marks the second instalment of the Hacienda House Party - including a performance from Hacienda Classical.

The stream are set to power right through into Sunday, too - with Homoelectric hosting a 12-hour bonanza.

To learn more about United We Stream, head over to their website.

Donations to United We Stream can be made via the website, or by texting ‘MUSIC’ to 70140 (£5 donation).

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]]> 15134 0 0 0 Merseyside Police is confirmed to have broken up two parties last night. 

Following calls to reports of two house parties in Liverpool overnight, Mersyside Police say that three officers have been assaulted.

Officers were called to Garmoyle Street in Wavertree at around 8pm last night after receiving reports that a number of people were having a party and a 20-year old woman from Hyde was arrested on suspicion of both a breach of coronavirus (COVID-19) legislation and three counts of assaulting constables.

It is also believed that most of the party-goers had travelled from Greater Manchester.

Merseyside Police has confirmed that a total of 13 people were arrested and 11 more were also given fines under coronavirus legislation.

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Officers were also called to reports of another house party on Duke Street in Liverpool city centre, where a total of 12 individuals were arrested.

Speaking on the two incidents, Chief Constable of the Merseyside Police, George Phillips, said: “The overwhelming majority of our communities are showing admirable patience and understanding in these difficult times."

"They are selflessly making huge sacrifices for the sake of the NHS as well as the health of themselves and others."

“Unfortunately last night two groups of people did not show the same level of respect for others, and flagrantly ignored Government advice to only travel when essential and to social distance from anyone outside your own household."

“We attended both scenes and took swift action."

"It is despicable to think that in their efforts to protect the wider public, three of our officers were assaulted".

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According to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 28,446 people have sadly died after contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1256997151638511620?s=20

#StayHomeSaveLives

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As of 9am 3 May, there have been 1,206,405 tests, with 76,496 tests on 02 May.

882,343 people have been tested of which 186,599 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 02 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 28,446 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/801yyNWcr3

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) May 3, 2020]]>

As of 9am 3 May, there have been 1,206,405 tests, with 76,496 tests on 02 May.

882,343 people have been tested of which 186,599 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 02 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 28,446 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/801yyNWcr3

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As of 9am 3 May, there have been 1,206,405 tests, with 76,496 tests on 02 May.

882,343 people have been tested of which 186,599 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 02 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 28,446 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/801yyNWcr3

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) May 3, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/love-island-has-been-cancelled-this-year-due-to-coronavirus/ Mon, 04 May 2020 09:51:55 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15139

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]]> 15139 0 0 0 Hit ITV2 dating show Love Island has been cancelled this year.

The decision to pull the plug is the first of its kind in the show's history and comes after bosses admitted they could not guarantee the safety of the contestants amid the ongoing pandemic.

There were rumours flying in recent weeks alluding to the possibility of the show going ahead this year with special measures in place, but a conclusion has finally been met.

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Director of Television at ITV, Kevin Lygo, said: “We have tried every which way to make Love Island this summer but logistically it's just not possible to produce it in a way that safeguards the wellbeing of everyone involved and that for us is the priority.

“In normal circumstances we would be preparing very soon to travel out to the location in Mallorca to get the villa ready but clearly that’s now out of the question.

“We are very sorry for fans of the show but making it safely is our prime concern and Love Island will be back stronger than ever in 2021. In the meantime Love Island fans can still enjoy all six series of Love Island on BritBox.”

More to follow.

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]]> 15146 0 0 0 Refunds will not be available if classes are continued to a certain standard online.

The government has confirmed that universities in England are still permitted to charge students full tuition fees even if the institution is currently closed amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

If courses are continued and taught online to a certain standard, then students will not be entitled to a refund on fees, or any other form of compensation.

The minister of state responsible for the higher education sector, Michelle Donelan, declared refunds may only be available if "the quality [of online education] isn't there", but it hasn't currently been stated how this will be monitored and ascertained.

She stated that: “We have already seen over the last few months courses being delivered online and virtually at an amazing quality and degree and I know the efforts that staff across the sector have made to be able to facilitate that".

“We have always said that we don’t believe students would be entitled to reimbursements of tuition fees if the quality is there."

"Of course, there are processes that they can follow if they feel that the quality isn’t there.”

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At present, many students and universities are facing uncertainty as to whether campuses will be allowed to reopen for in-person teaching at the start of the new semester in September/October, or whether courses will be required to continue partly or fully online.

The universities minister has confirmed that no formal decision has yet been made on the next academic year.

She did reiterate that if courses are taught online and "students are really getting the quality, and they're getting a course which is fit for purpose", then they would not be entitled to a discount in fees and added that "universities are still continuing with their overheads and their expenses during this time, and it's no fault of their own".

Following the calls last month by Universities UK for at least £2 billion in emergency funding for institutions at risk of "going bust", the government has confirmed that £2.6 billion of tuition fee income and £100 million of research funding will be brought forward to help stabilise finances. To help with cash flow, universities will also be able to access the Treasury's support for businesses disrupted by coronavirus (COVID-19), which is worth another £700 million.

Michelle Donelan added that: "should providers require further support, the government will continue to review their financial circumstances".

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Two students in Manchester have spoken to the BBC to offer their reactions to the announcement that fees will not be subsidised and discuss their experiences thus far.

Rose, an international student from India, explained why she feels that online lessons are not an adequate alternative and stated her regrets in paying so much for her course: "It's been a nightmare."

"First of all we had two strikes which lasted three to four weeks at a time and now this. I paid £19,000 for my course. We're not a rich family. That's all the money my family have."

"I feel so guilty for using it all up for this."

Another Manchester-based student, Isobel, further stated that: "There has been no talk about a refund for the lack of lectures."

"I am finding it difficult not being able to access libraries, and ask questions. Yes, I know you can email stuff to lecturers, but they're swamped."

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Current students and applicants are expected to be given a clearer idea of arrangements on institutions reopening in the autumn over the forthcoming weeks.

For more general information on higher education amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to ensure you remain up to date, it is advised to check the Universities UK website here.

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]]> 15148 0 0 0 Aldi's wine club is back once again and is looking for wine enthusiasts to join.

Been drinking your fair share of wine in lockdown? Know a thing or two about your grapes? Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert now?

Well, here's your chance to put that into good practice as Aldi has announced that its infamous wine club is back once again and recruitment is now open for budding wine connoisseurs to have their say and join the new panel.

Those chosen to become members of the Aldi wine club panel are the first to hear about the newest, award-winning wines that will be introduced to the shelves of the supermarket chain across the UK.

https://twitter.com/AldiUK/status/1257237298967719937?s=20

Also, the best bit? Free wine, of course.

Every three months, Aldi will select just 30 burgeoning wine experts from across the UK to join them on a tasting journey of delicious wines and panel members will be sent three delicious bottles to try over a six week period.

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Once members have received their selection of wines, all they need to do is taste and review them. They will be invited to share their thoughts on each wine by tweeting and using the dedicated #AldiWineClub hashtag.

Those new to reviewing wines and find themselves unsure of what to focus on will also be sent a selection of tasting notes too, along with the wines. These notes will offer guidance on everything from the aroma and body, to the taste.

Love wine? Join the club.

Entries are open until Monday 11th May, so if you're looking to apply to become a member of the 24th Aldi wine club, or you're just looking for more information/terms & conditions, you can find it on the Aldi UK website here.

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The Aldi wine club is back & we’re looking for new bunch of wine enthusiasts to join! You’ll be the first to hear about our award-winning wines & we’ll send you three delicious bottles from our range to try over a 6 week period. Sign up here: https://t.co/j8LVa457so #AldiWineClub pic.twitter.com/etpwLpnFXR

— Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) May 4, 2020]]>

The Aldi wine club is back & we’re looking for new bunch of wine enthusiasts to join! You’ll be the first to hear about our award-winning wines & we’ll send you three delicious bottles from our range to try over a 6 week period. Sign up here: https://t.co/j8LVa457so #AldiWineClub pic.twitter.com/etpwLpnFXR

— Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) May 4, 2020]]>

The Aldi wine club is back & we’re looking for new bunch of wine enthusiasts to join! You’ll be the first to hear about our award-winning wines & we’ll send you three delicious bottles from our range to try over a 6 week period. Sign up here: https://t.co/j8LVa457so #AldiWineClub pic.twitter.com/etpwLpnFXR

— Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) May 4, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/which-tips-are-now-open-in-greater-manchester-and-how-theyre-operating/ Mon, 04 May 2020 11:43:51 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15157

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]]> 15157 0 0 0 Greater Manchester recycling centres are introducing a temporary number plate system to manage traffic as tips reopen for the first time since lockdown began. 

The new regulations state that drivers can only visit tips on certain days depending on whether their vehicle's number plate is 'even' or 'odd'.

Plates where the final number is 2,4,6,8,0 are 'even', whilst those where the last number is 1,3,5,7,9 are 'odd' (examples are available online).

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Recycling for Greater Manchester has published a schedule online to keep traffic flow under control, with high volumes of visitors are expected at tips over the coming weeks.

Visiting days for each plate type (even or odd) are listed as follows:

• Monday 4th May - Even plates
• Tuesday 5th May - Odd plates
• Wednesday 6th May - Even plates
• Thursday 7th May - Odd plates
• Friday 8th May - Even plates
• Saturday 9th May - Even plates
• Sunday 10th May - Odd plates
• Monday 11th May - Even plates
• Tuesday 12th May - Odd plates
• Wednesday 13th May - Odd plates
• Thursday 14th May - Odd plates
• Friday 15th May - Even plates
• Saturday 16th May - Even plates

Whilst many of the recycling centres in Greater Manchester are opening again with limited hours, several will continue to remain shut for the foreseeable future.

These include tips on Ash Road in Droylsden, Chester Road in Stretford, Every Street in Bury, and Rose Hill in Marple.

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Recycling for Greater Manchester is also requesting drivers restrict their visits to 'essential trips' and only dispose of 'bagged general waste'.

Social distancing measures are being implemented at every facility - and drivers may be asked to provide proof of address in bill form.

Transit vans and trailers are not currently permitted on site at any tips. Trade waste cannot be accepted.

For more information, head over to the Recycling For Greater Manchester website.

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Eddie Hall has accepted Hafthor Bjornsson's challenge to a boxing match after losing his deadlift world record to the Icelandic strongman this weekend. 

Bjornsson - who is also known for his role as Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in the HBO series Game of Thrones - set a new international best on Saturday by lifting 501kg.

Shortly after overturning Hall's astonishing 2016 achievement of 500kg, Bjornsson proceeded to invite his rival into the ring for a titanic boxing match - to which Hall has now agreed.

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“CoreSports just offered me a seven-year contract, I have signed it already," said Bjornsson.

“Eddie Hall has been running his mouth now for weeks and I know he has been given the same contract.

“So Eddie, I just knocked out your record. And now I’m ready to knock you out in the ring."

Hall and Bjornsson have each been crowned World's Strongest Man in 2017 and 2018 respectively, but this will be the first time either of the colossal weightlifters has ever competed in a professional boxing match.

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Fans may have to wait some time before watching The Beast take on The Mountain given the current restrictions on sporting events and social gatherings.

However, both are eager for the bout to go ahead.

Hall stands at 6ft, 3" and currently weighs around 380 pounds, with Bjornsson cutting an even more imposing figure at 6ft 9" and 450 pounds.

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]]> 15172 0 0 0 Disney has released a collection of non-surgical cloth face masks and they're raising worthy funds.

With the wearing of face masks heavily practised in many countries amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the US included, Disney has now released a line of themed cloth face masks and they're available to purchase from the Disney Store online.

The face masks are said to be non-surgical and to make it a little less scary, they come with some familiar faces.

They include designs inspired by classic Disney films, TV shows and characters such as The Little Mermaid, Toy Story, Mickey Mouse, The Aristocats, Frozen, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and The Mandelorian.

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Masks are machine washable and reusable, come in packs of four and are available in three sizes - small, medium and large.

They are currently retailing at £16.06 ($19.99).

In addition to meeting consumer demands in the US, where some states require the wearing of face masks as mandatory in all public places, the profits from the sales of these Disney cloth masks will also contribute to a worthy cause.

An official statement regarding the reasoning behind the decision to manufacture the face masks, Disney said: "Disney is committed to serving the communities where we live and work."

"During these challenging times, we’re using the power of our timeless stories and beloved characters to address our guests’ needs for family-friendly reusable cloth face masks."

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Disney has confirmed that it has already reached the target of raising $1 million in profits from the sales of the cloth face masks and these funds will be donated to US medical organisation MedShare to "support the medical community’s ongoing efforts to provide lifesaving care to those in need".

UK Disney fans will likely have a wait on their hands for orders though as these face masks are not expected to be shipped here until June and at present, postage and packaging is believed to cost around $35.40 (£28).

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The practice of wearing face masks in public is not currently required in the UK, with the government stating that we should instead continue to practice social distancing measures and adhere to the lockdown rules.

Speaking about the matter at a recent Downing Street press briefing, Health Secretary Matt Hancock, said: "UK government advice hasn’t changed, not least because the most important thing people can do is the social distancing".

"There is very clear science on social distancing and the importance of it. That is the absolute priority in terms of the message to the public. The social distancing and staying at home is the thing that’s helping to save lives."

"That is the number one thing."

Public Health England is also expected to offer specific guidance on the above, particularly with reference to public transport travel, as lockdown restrictions begin to lift.

#StayHomeSaveLives

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Kids have put so much thought into their rainbow Coronopoly game. Have a look at the chance cards 👌😂. Love the bog roll...

Posted by Shilpa Patel on Friday, 1 May 2020

]]> More than 1,000 different versions of Monopoly exist worldwide today. 

The classic Capitalist board game has been adapted to incorporate an endless variety of TV shows, sports, films, confectionary and cultural ideas in the 85 years since it first appeared on shelves. And many of these spin-offs are being played right now in living rooms across the planet.

Hasbro's iconic creation has gained a new lease of life in lockdown; with most families having a little more time on their hands than usual. But not everyone is reaching into the back of the attic and blowing the cobwebs off Simpsons Monopoly, hoping all the playing pieces are still rattling around inside the box.

These kids have actually dedicated themselves to creating a new version that's right for the current climate: Coronopoly.

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The pictures of this humorous homemade board game have gone viral since they appeared online this weekend.

Seemingly, players still pick up money when they pass GO! sign and the aim of the game remains to dominate the market - only the typical streets here have been replaced with supermarkets, hospitals and pharmacies to mirror the current climate.

Landing on Chance or Community Chest won't present you with the usual statements, either.

Examples of scenarios in Coronopoly include being forced to go back several spaces because "lockdown is messing with your head", or having to report to ICU for "showing coronavirus symptoms."

Aldi and Lidl are among the cheapest 'properties' on the board, whilst Ocado and Waitrose rank among the highest.

There's also the addition of a 'Bog Roll' business, 'Hand Sanitiser' company and food bank, along with a 'Just Volunteering' space for those who are passing by the ICU without having to stay put.

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To view the game in full, head over to Facebook and check out the original post.

We've seen creativity in spades since lockdown began. But Coronopoly ranks right up there among the best examples of isolation innovation.

Who fancies a game?

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Kids have put so much thought into their rainbow Coronopoly game. Have a look at the chance cards 👌😂. Love the bog roll...

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]]> 15197 0 0 0 The Great Run Company has launched a series of virtual running challenges to help raise money for the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal.

#GreatRunSolo has been designed to encourage people of all ages to exercise whilst generating funds for the heroes on the frontline.

The UK continues to battle against the coronavirus pandemic that has brought many major events - including the Great Run itself - to a temporary halt, and proceeds from #GreatRunSolo entry fees will go to the health service.

The weekly and monthly challenges range from 7k to 280km.

All distances are logged online - and each runner is rewarded with their own unique #GreatRunSolo medal upon completion of their challenge.

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Paul Foster, chief executive at The Great Run Company, said: “There is no doubt that the coronavirus outbreak has resulted in unprecedented challenges for the NHS, and we wanted to do our bit to raise vital funds for the Appeal.

“Lots of runners have seen a major goal for 2020 taken away from them, and others might be struggling to stay motivated during these uncertain times. #GreatRunSolo is the perfect opportunity to maintain a healthy body and mind, be active and contribute to this extremely worthy cause.

“#GreatRunSolo is an ongoing challenge that can be built into your daily exercise routine as indicated by the government, and the range of distances make it accessible for people of all ages and abilities, from children and beginners to ultra runners.

“However, we do ask that runners stay safe and follow the exercise and social distancing advice given by the government and Public Health England.”

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Each #GreatRunSolo challenge begins on a Monday and costs £10 to enter - with every penny of the profits being donated to NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal.

Participants can choose between completing 7km or 7miles in one week, or tackling 50km, 75km, 100km, or 280km over a month.

For junior runners aged 14 and under, there's the option to run a mile in one go, or conquer 1km every day for one week.

Find out more about the #GreatRunSolo by visiting the Great Run website.

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]]> 15204 0 0 0 McDonald's has made a part-time return to the UK - focusing on a delivery-only service operated by a select number of restaurants. 

From next week, the fast food giant will begin operating 15 branches nationwide.

Each of these restaurants will spring back into action by serving a limited menu - which has just been released online.

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The first bit of bad news is that there will be no breakfast items just yet, so you'll have to make do with homemade McMuffins for now.

Still, there are some welcome returns for some best-loved main menu items.

Most participating McDonald's restaurants will have the following food available to order:

• Cheeseburger
• Hamburger
• Double Cheeseburger
• Big Mac
• Quarter Pounder with Cheese
• McChicken Sandwich
• Filet-O-Fish
• Chicken McNuggets
• Chicken Selects

Fries, Mozzarella Dippers and Fruit Bags can still be purchased from the sides, whilst Oreo, Maltesers and Smarties McFlurries are also being served.

The vast majority of drinks also remain on the menu, too - including coffee.

And three Happy Meal variants - hamburger, cheeseburger and four nuggets - can be prepped for the kids.

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Paul Pomroy, CEO of McDonald's UK & Ireland, commented:"When we return it will be different as we all adjust to this new normal. I want to apologise in advance if our first wave of reopened restaurants does not serve your area.

"Rest assured, we are working hard to reopen more restaurants, but I am adamant this must be at the right pace with the wellbeing of our employees, suppliers and customers front of mind. Thank you for your patience."

Read the limited menu in full here.

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]]> 15210 0 0 0 An NHS coronavirus tracking app is being trialled by key workers on the Isle of Wight ahead of a potential nationwide rollout in May. 

The contact-tracing software is being made available for download to those in healthcare and other essential occupations, with members of the public on the south coast island able to download the app from Thursday (7 May).

A successful trial could result in the tracker being made available across Britain in a matter of weeks.

Using a bluetooth connection, the app records when two people (who both have the app) are within 2m of one another for over 15 minutes.

If one of these users reports showing COVID-19 symptoms, any app holders that have spent time with this user will be alerted and may be urged to self-isolate.

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock encouraged all Isle of Wight residents to access the app as soon as it became available.

"By downloading the app, you are protecting your own health, you are protecting the health of your loved ones and the health of your community," he commented.

The government’s testing co-ordinator, Prof John Newton, also addressed concerns regarding privacy, stating: “The app itself does not hold any personal information.

"It just has information about the phone, where it was, which other phones it has been in contact with, but only using anonymised, randomly generated numbers.”

The Isle of Wight, which has a population of around 141,000 according to 2018 census data, was chosen as the trial site due to its relatively small size, low rate of infections, and the fact that a single NHS trust covers the entire island.

 

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On Monday's coronavirus briefing, Mr. Hancock argued there had been "huge enthusiasm" for the contact-tracing app, labelling the design and implementation process a “huge national undertaking of unprecedented scale and complexity”.

Certain residents on the Isle of Wight appear divided on the software, however, with some questioning how the app can be tested effectively until lockdown measures are lifted.

Restrictions in the UK are set to be reviewed on Thursday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected to share more light on the government's plan to begin exiting lockdown over the coming weeks.

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]]> 15213 0 0 0 Major supermarket chains across the UK have released opening times for shoppers ahead of this Friday Bank Holiday.

This Friday is will mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

In a change to usual proceedings this year, instead of the first Monday of the month of May being a bank holiday, the date has been moved to Friday to commemorate the important day.

If you're still planning to grab a few essentials on Friday, then here is everything you need to know about opening times.

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Asda

Opening times at Asda stores will be continuing the same as normal.

All stores look set to be open between 8am - 10pm.

Do keep in mind that on certain days, including Fridays, Asda operates an NHS and carer shopping hour between 8am - 9am, so it's advised to check whether this applies to your local store this Friday.

For more information on your local store, please refer to Asda's store locator here.

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Tesco

Tesco stores look set to be unaffected by the VE Day Bank Holiday.

Large superstores will be open from 6am - 10pm and express stores will be open from 6am - 11pm/midnight, depending on the branch.

It's also important to note though that Tesco operates a dedicated shopping hour for elderly and vulnerable customers between 9am - 10am every Friday.

For more information on your local store, please refer to Tesco's store locator here.

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Morrisons

It's also set to be business as usual at Morrison's this Bank Holiday Friday.

All stores will be open from 7am - 10pm.

For more information on your local store, please refer to Morrisons' store locator here.

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Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's will still be operating usual opening hours this Friday.

Large stores are set to be open from 8am - 10pm and smaller 'local' stores will be open from 7am - 9pm.

Once again, do be aware that Sainsbury's operates a dedicated shopping hour at 8am - 9am for elderly and disabled customers every Friday.

For more information on your local store, please refer to the Sainsbury's store locator here.

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Aldi

Aldi will be operating its usual hours this Friday and stores across the UK are set to be open from 8am - 10pm.

Priority shopping time is given to emergency services workers and elderly shoppers for 30 minutes prior to usual opening times every day, so it's best to check if this applies to your local store this Bank Holiday.

For more information on your local store, please refer to Aldi's store locator here.

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Lidl

Once again, it looks to be business as usual at Lidl.

On its website, it states that for both the May, Spring and Summer Bank holidays, stores will be open as normal from 8am - 10pm, but it may be advised to check with your local store beforehand.

For more information on your local store, please refer to Lidl's store locator here.

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Marks & Spencer

Whilst the rest of the stores may not be in operation, M&S Food stores across the country are still open for business.

They will be open as normal on Friday from 8am - 7pm.

Again though, do be aware that M&S operates a priority shopping time for NHS and emergency services workers for the first hour of opening every Friday.

For more information on your local store, please refer to the M&S store locator here.

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We are pleased to confirm the 15 restaurants we will open for McDelivery only from 13th May. pic.twitter.com/WkGsAjg83M

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) May 5, 2020]]> McDonald's have announced the first 15 restaurants to reopen in the UK following a period of closure during lockdown. 

Representatives had previously confirmed that a delivery-only, limited menu service would recommence this month.

The fast food chain confirmed the chosen chains on Twitter this morning - although the list sadly appears to be rather short on northern branches.

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https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1257595625757122560?s=20

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The first Maccies restaurants will reopen in Chelmsford, Ipswich, Boreham, Luton, Gillingham, Watford, Tooting, Dalston, Welling, Harrow and Sittingbourne Retail Park.

These branches will be serving local customers by delivery only from 11am on 13 May.

Looks like Mancs will need to wait a little while longer to get their Maccies fix...

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We are pleased to confirm the 15 restaurants we will open for McDelivery only from 13th May. pic.twitter.com/WkGsAjg83M

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) May 5, 2020]]>

We are pleased to confirm the 15 restaurants we will open for McDelivery only from 13th May. pic.twitter.com/WkGsAjg83M

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) May 5, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/jason-manford-rejected-by-tesco-after-applying-for-supermarket-job/ Tue, 05 May 2020 11:07:25 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15232

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Absolutely livid @Tesco. I was only trying to do my bit 😂 I hope the better person got and enjoys the job, I’ll be watching 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZvBJeqMziN

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 4, 2020]]> Jason Manford has taken to social media to tell of the recent rejection letter he received after applying for a supermarket job at Tesco.

After finding himself in a position of current unemployment, it's believed that the Manchester comedian had applied to work at his local Tesco Express store on Alderley Road in Wilmslow.

He confirmed that he had applied for the position over seven weeks ago when it looked as though "supermarkets were going to need thousands of extra hands" amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but had only just received a response from the supermarket chain's careers team.

In a tweet to his followers, which included the email response from Tesco, he humorously stated that: "Absolutely livid @Tesco. I was only trying to do my bit".

"I hope the better person got and enjoys the job, I’ll be watching".

The rejection letter read: "We appreciate your interest to work for Tesco during these unprecedented times and thank you for your application for the Customer Assistant - convenience"

"Regrettably we are unable to progress your application forward this time as the vacancy is now closed."

https://twitter.com/JasonManford/status/1257394375325372417?s=20

"Unfortunately, due to such a high volume of applications we are unable to provide any detailed feedback."

"We’d like to thank you again for the time and effort you’ve put in to your application."

Despite the rejection letter, he does seem to be in rather good spirits about it all though. Well, judging by the laughing face emoji, we can only hope that he is.

In response to some of the replies and subsequent messages of criticism he received after sharing his job rejection letter from Tesco, he then followed up with a series of tweets to explain his actions and further clarify why this was all in good humour.

Via his first initial tweet response, he stated that: "For anyone else who thinks I was somehow taking the p*ss. I applied 7 weeks ago when it looked like supermarkets etc were going to need thousands of extra hands and I was recently unemployed (curtains finished on the 16th) so wanted to feel useful."

In a later tweet, which was accompanied by a formal statement addressing some of the criticism he had received, he confirmed that: "Before this Tesco job thing gets twisted by some media outlets or people hard of thinking, here is my explanation."

"Obviously the ‘absolutely livid’ bit was a joke. It’s just something I used to do in my old job."

https://twitter.com/JasonManford/status/1257617432660848640?s=20

To further reaffirm his intentions and, just like the quick-witted comedian that he is, he even admitted to popping a joke on the end of his CV as a sign off.

He said: "I even signed it my CV off ‘previous experience: Comedian. So I know that it’s all in the delivery!’ Still nothing!"

https://twitter.com/JasonManford/status/1257585438597971970?s=20

https://twitter.com/JasonManford/status/1257597824717459456?s=20

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Well, it looks like it wasn't meant to be this time round, but better luck next time Jason.

If you look at is this way though, whenever it is that life does begin to resume some form of normality and he's back on stage again, he's going to get some pretty good jokes out of all of this, isn't he?

You can find the rest of Jason Manford's response tweets to this situation on his Twitter account here.

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Absolutely livid @Tesco. I was only trying to do my bit 😂 I hope the better person got and enjoys the job, I’ll be watching 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZvBJeqMziN

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 4, 2020]]>

Absolutely livid @Tesco. I was only trying to do my bit 😂 I hope the better person got and enjoys the job, I’ll be watching 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZvBJeqMziN

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 4, 2020]]>

Before this @Tesco job thing gets twisted by some media outlets or people hard of thinking, here is my explanation. Obviously the ‘absolutely livid’ bit was a joke. It’s just something I used to do in my old job. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vIwMBpRK57

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

I even signed it my cv off ‘previous experience: Comedian. So I know that it’s all in the delivery!’
Still nothing! https://t.co/gag35QZy8T

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

Before this @Tesco job thing gets twisted by some media outlets or people hard of thinking, here is my explanation. Obviously the ‘absolutely livid’ bit was a joke. It’s just something I used to do in my old job. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vIwMBpRK57

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

I even signed it my cv off ‘previous experience: Comedian. So I know that it’s all in the delivery!’
Still nothing! https://t.co/gag35QZy8T

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

Before this @Tesco job thing gets twisted by some media outlets or people hard of thinking, here is my explanation. Obviously the ‘absolutely livid’ bit was a joke. It’s just something I used to do in my old job. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vIwMBpRK57

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

I even signed it my cv off ‘previous experience: Comedian. So I know that it’s all in the delivery!’
Still nothing! https://t.co/gag35QZy8T

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

I mean, all it takes is one look at my social media to know why I didn’t get the @Tesco job 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/ikm1P3Y8Dz

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

I mean, all it takes is one look at my social media to know why I didn’t get the @Tesco job 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/ikm1P3Y8Dz

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

I mean, all it takes is one look at my social media to know why I didn’t get the @Tesco job 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/ikm1P3Y8Dz

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

Absolutely livid @Tesco. I was only trying to do my bit 😂 I hope the better person got and enjoys the job, I’ll be watching 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZvBJeqMziN

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 4, 2020]]>

I mean, all it takes is one look at my social media to know why I didn’t get the @Tesco job 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/ikm1P3Y8Dz

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

I even signed it my cv off ‘previous experience: Comedian. So I know that it’s all in the delivery!’
Still nothing! https://t.co/gag35QZy8T

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

Before this @Tesco job thing gets twisted by some media outlets or people hard of thinking, here is my explanation. Obviously the ‘absolutely livid’ bit was a joke. It’s just something I used to do in my old job. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vIwMBpRK57

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/a-britney-spears-dance-class-is-streaming-online-this-month/ Tue, 05 May 2020 11:04:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15235

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]]> 15235 0 0 0 How's that lockdown checklist coming along? Picked up any new skills or talents since we were all told to stay inside?

Don't worry if the answer is an emphatic 'no'. By the time this is all over, you'll know how to dance just like Britney Spears.

That's right - the Virtual Dance Class is broadcasting a session hosted by the pop star's very own choreographer.

Fit for almost every age and skill levels, this digital dance lesson is designed to celebrate all things Britney - from her nineties bubblegum pop right through to the electro-powered hits of recent years.

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The event description online reads:

"Work up a sweat to a mix of the best Britney jams from the 00's until now.

"On May 23rd, this super hot dance class will hit your screen. A session for beginners will kick off at 18.00 pm and run for 45 minutes, followed by a session for intermediate/ advanced dancers from 19.00 pm. Join the fun, shake it off and keep on dancin' till the world ends.

"Whether you're a lifelong dancer or a two-left-feet newbie, these classes are for all ages and all levels so bring all the sass!"

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The dance class kicks off on Saturday May 23, taking place from 6pm - 8pm.

Tickets are only a tenner - and it should come as little surprise they're likely to sell fast.

Reserve your spot at Britney's dance class here.

Oh, and get your phone out ready to record your moves. You'll want to remember the time you stepped into Britney's shoes...

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]]> 15247 0 0 0 Hairdressers and barbers said to be flouting lockdown restrictions in Greater Manchester have been issued warnings by the council.

Wigan Council has confirmed the issuing of warnings to hairdressers and barbers who have allegedly been spotted working in the gardens and homes of members of the public.

It additionally stated that there has been reports of appointments being made on social media platforms.

It is even believed that some businesses are said to be exploiting the situation even further by allegedly hiking price rates for services.

The council has announced that a letter has now been sent out to salons and barbers across the Greater Manchester borough to remind them that they must not be open and this includes mobile hairdressing businesses.

All hair salons and barbers were ordered by the government to temporarily close amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic when lockdown restrictions were announced on 23rd March 2020.

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It is speculated that towards the end of May is the earliest that businesses in the UK may be allowed to reopen once lockdown restrictions lift, but this is yet to be announced.

Reports had previously emerged indicating that hairdressing salons, barbers and similar may have to remain closed for another six months after, but this has not been addressed further and as of present, there has been no official confirmation as to when such businesses are likely to be given the green light to resume operation.

Boris Johnson is expected to be setting out a roadmap for the UK's lockdown exit this Sunday.

___

According to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 28,734 people have sadly died after contracting coronavirus (COVID-19) and the UK now has the highest recorded death toll in Europe.

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1257361821784322058?s=20

#StayHomeSaveLives

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As of 9am 4 May, there have been 1,291,591 tests, with 85,186 tests on 3 May.

945,299 people have been tested of which 190,584 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 3 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 28,734 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/5KhmQy9k9W

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) May 4, 2020]]>

As of 9am 4 May, there have been 1,291,591 tests, with 85,186 tests on 3 May.

945,299 people have been tested of which 190,584 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 3 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 28,734 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/5KhmQy9k9W

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) May 4, 2020]]>

As of 9am 4 May, there have been 1,291,591 tests, with 85,186 tests on 3 May.

945,299 people have been tested of which 190,584 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 3 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 28,734 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/5KhmQy9k9W

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) May 4, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/virgin-atlantic-is-set-to-cut-more-than-3000-jobs/ Tue, 05 May 2020 13:32:13 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15251

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]]> 15251 0 0 0 It has been announced today that Virgin Atlantic is set to cut more than 3,000 jobs in the UK.

As well as axing a third of its workforce, the airline has also announced it will also be ending its operation at Gatwick airport.

This comes after the shock announcement that rival airline company, British Airways, said it would also not rule out closing its Gatwick operation.

Virgin Atlantic, which is in the process of applying for emergency loans from the government after struggling with a severe slump in passenger numbers due to the global travel standstill amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, says that the jobs will be lost across the board.

The airline currently employs a total of around 10,000 people and pilots' union, Balpa, has described the announcement as "devastating" for employees.

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Virgin Atlantic has also previously confirmed plans to reduce the size of its aircraft fleet from 45 to 35 by the summer of 2022 and said it hopes to restore about 60% of its pre-pandemic flying capacity by the end of 2020.

More to follow.

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]]> 15254 0 0 0 Millions tuned in to watch the first ever online Hacienda House Party in April - and the success of this all-day digital rave has spawned a sequel. 

United We Stream is reuniting Madchester legends for a second marathon-length show - with all voluntary donations going towards the Manchester's night-time economy and local charities.

Iconic record-spinners Danny Tengalia, Louie Vega, DJ Pierre and Kevin Saunderson will be hosting massive sets throughout the day - with Peter Hook returning to appear in the second instalment.

The event is being headlined by the incredible Hacienda Classical - with Graeme Park and Tim Crooks reproducing the top tunes of the era alongside Manchester Camerata Orchestra.

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Arthur Baker, Jon Dasilva, Allister Whitehead and DJ Paulette are penned-in to perform, too - as Hacienda House Party II is beamed into homes from midday until midnight on Saturday 9 May.

Since launching last month, the United We Stream platform has already raised over a quarter-of-a-million for Greater Manchester's music venues, restaurants, nightclubs, cultural organisations and individuals hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Founder Sacha Lord said he was "completely humbled" by the donations that have come flooding in so far - with Hacienda House Party II representing yet another exciting addition to an online catalogue that has featured live performances, cookery shows, virtual festivals and interviews.

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You can catch Hacienda House Party II live on United We Stream this weekend.

Donations to United We Stream can be made via the website, or by texting ‘MUSIC’ to 70140 (£5 donation).

 

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]]> 15267 0 0 0 Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that a man is in custody after brandishing a gun in a takeaway in Manchester.

Officers received reports that a man had entered a takeaway on Stockport Road in Manchester at around 7.20pm last night.

He was acting aggressively and was abusive towards staff, before threatening to go and get a gun and a knife. A short time later, the same man returned to the takeaway and brandished a gun towards staff.

He threatened to kill them and then fled in the direction of Longsight.

No one was physically injured in the incident.

https://www.facebook.com/GtrManchesterPolice/photos/a.229258947144132/3826709267399064/?type=3&theater

After the call came into police, specialist patrols were deployed to the area.

Following searches, a 52-year-old man was then arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear. A house search was conducted after at a nearby location and officers discovered a gun.

The man now remains in police custody for questioning.

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He also continued by adding that this is "especially true in the current climate" and went on to thank all officers "who are working tremendously hard in the face of particularly challenging circumstances".

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Greater Manchester Police is keen to continue reinforcing the message of #StayHomeSaveLives and is urging the public to adhere to social distancing measures and remain at home to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1256869004804792320?s=20

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#StayAtHomeGM | Greater Manchester is joining together by staying apart. Thank you to everyone staying home to save lives and protect the #NHS. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/GEr6ubxUUx

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#StayAtHomeGM | Greater Manchester is joining together by staying apart. Thank you to everyone staying home to save lives and protect the #NHS. #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/GEr6ubxUUx

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A man is in custody after a man brandished a gun in a takeaway in Manchester. At around 7.20pm on Monday 4 May 2020,...

Posted by Greater Manchester Police on Tuesday, 5 May 2020

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A man is in custody after a man brandished a gun in a takeaway in Manchester. At around 7.20pm on Monday 4 May 2020,...

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A man is in custody after a man brandished a gun in a takeaway in Manchester. At around 7.20pm on Monday 4 May 2020,...

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]]> 14872 0 0 0 25,000 reports have lead the removal of nearly 400 phishing websites within the first week.

A new way of reporting hoax emails for analysis has been launched by the National Cyber Security Centre and the UK government.

With an 'explosion' in online phishing and scamming reported amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and with the news emerging last week that Google had found that scammers are sending 18 million hoax emails about the virus to Gmail users every day, this new means of reporting such contact will have come at a much needed time for many.

Martin Lewis, of MoneySavingExpert.com, shared and highlighted the news on Twitter this morning.

The tweet read: "At last! There's somewhere to report scam emails - just forward em to report@phishing.gov.uk. It goes to the National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ) it'll then be analysed and they can take down the sites doing it."

https://twitter.com/MartinSLewis/status/1255401722337538059?s=20

Mr Lewis concluded the tweet by asking users to share this vital information, spread the word and help to "take these scammers down together".

The tweet has gained much attention across social media so far this morning since posting, with many users stressing the importance of this new feature amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and commending him for the standard of work he has been conducting at what is a crucial time for the economy.

The National Cyber Security Centre states that through phishing "the criminal’s goal is to convince you to click on the links within their scam email or text message, or to give away sensitive information (such as bank details)."

"These messages may look like the real thing but are malicious."

"Once clicked, you may be sent to a dodgy website which could download viruses onto your computer, or steal your passwords."

https://twitter.com/NCSC/status/1255436162627444742?s=20

The NCSC has also confirmed this morning that within a week of launching this new service, it received "more than 25,000 reports leading to almost 400 phishing sites being removed".

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You can report phishing emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk and you find out more about reporting to the NCSC here.

If you're unsure as to whether you have been subjected to phishing, check out HMRC's guidance on recognising scams here.

Do not give out private information (such as bank details or passwords), reply to text messages, download attachments or click on any links in emails if you feel unsure they’re genuine.

For more information on phishing, including where to report potential scams via other forms of contact such as text/message, do refer to the official gov.uk website.

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At last! There's somewhere to report scam emails - just forward em to report@phishing.gov.uk.

It goes to the National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ) it'll then be analysed and they can take down the sites doing it.

Pls share. Lets all take these scammers down together.

— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) April 29, 2020]]>

At last! There's somewhere to report scam emails - just forward em to report@phishing.gov.uk.

It goes to the National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ) it'll then be analysed and they can take down the sites doing it.

Pls share. Lets all take these scammers down together.

— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) April 29, 2020]]>

At last! There's somewhere to report scam emails - just forward em to report@phishing.gov.uk.

It goes to the National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ) it'll then be analysed and they can take down the sites doing it.

Pls share. Lets all take these scammers down together.

— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) April 29, 2020]]>

Thank you @MartinSLewis and everyone who has reported so far. Within a week of launching, we received more than 25,000 reports leading to almost 400 phishing sites being removed.

For more information on how to report suspicious emails, visit:https://t.co/fmbOiM8Fp5 https://t.co/m6sxYFX7x4

— NCSC UK (@NCSC) April 29, 2020]]>

Thank you @MartinSLewis and everyone who has reported so far. Within a week of launching, we received more than 25,000 reports leading to almost 400 phishing sites being removed.

For more information on how to report suspicious emails, visit:https://t.co/fmbOiM8Fp5 https://t.co/m6sxYFX7x4

— NCSC UK (@NCSC) April 29, 2020]]>

Thank you @MartinSLewis and everyone who has reported so far. Within a week of launching, we received more than 25,000 reports leading to almost 400 phishing sites being removed.

For more information on how to report suspicious emails, visit:https://t.co/fmbOiM8Fp5 https://t.co/m6sxYFX7x4

— NCSC UK (@NCSC) April 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/coronavirus-pandemic-to-be-part-of-coronation-street-storylines/ Wed, 06 May 2020 06:23:22 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15273

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]]> 15273 0 0 0 Coronation Street residents will have to deal with the coronavirus pandemic in storylines when filming resumes.

The soap's producers say the crisis won't "dominate every single storyline but will exist in our world."

Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has not confirmed whether any characters will catch the virus but has said that viewers will see its impact through things like hand-washing protocols and food outlets switching to takeaways.

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"The Coronation Street that we love is the one that reflects modern Britain, albeit in a more heightened way sometimes," he said.

"And it just felt that if there were to be no coronavirus in Coronation Street, it would stop being a reflection of modern Britain and would instead be a parallel fantasy land. So we took the view that it has to exist in our world.

"However I am also aware that people also tune in to Coronation Street for escapism to some degree, and to see drama and stories that they'd never normally experience in their own lives, and stuff that they'd never normally see in their own living rooms played out on screen.

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"So while the virus will exist in Coronation Street, we were also keen that it wouldn't dominate every single story and every single scene.

"Coronavirus is pretty much the only topic of conversation in my house, but people wouldn't want to tune in to Coronation Street and see every scene was people talking about coronavirus.

"It'll be there, it'll be handled with a light touch, but other than that our storytelling will be business as usual."

The ITV soap has suspended filming and is making plans to return when lockdown measures start to be lifted.

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]]> 15279 0 0 0 COVID-19 is threatening to render the handshake redundant.

The western symbol of pledge and companionship is considered uncouth in 2020. And, for as long as a particularly nasty strain of bacteria is burning a hole in the economy, people will remain reluctant to clasp palms.

With the physical act of shaking hands now taboo, the credence of digital-arranged agreements is also crumbling.

Coronavirus has triggered an avalanche of damage to consumer confidence, as people lose sense of what they need, deserve and expect from service providers.

In the current climate, there's been a rise in organisations failing to provide what was originally promised. Complaints are being greeted with a “computer says no” default setting. Common sense is, alarmingly, falling by the wayside.

Former BBC presenter Tim Hague’s story is the perfect case in point.

Despite being on his knees financially and emotionally, the startup owner spent six full days completing an application for a £25,000-£50,000 government grant - from a total pot of £20 million - that could potentially save his business, (Anglia Education - an English language learning service), by the skin of its teeth.

After dedicating 50+ hours to the application - time that  could have been spent salvaging his livelihood - Tim received a template rejection email stating his application was “ineligible” and wouldn't be considered... because he was £2 over the £50,000 application limit.

Shocked, devastated, and with nothing left to lose, he decided to fight back.

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As he started to contest the decision, Tim learnt that the “lack of humanity” and  “robotic” nature of this government funding body was inadvertently hampering the same small businesses it had been set up to support.

He also discovered that as many as 40% of grant applicants could have been incorrectly deemed 'ineligible' - meaning thousands of "good people" had wasted their time on the application.

A lengthy negotiation of Tim’s case eventually saw the department reconsider; ultimately overhauling their application process for grants.

His defiance has seen £7.5 million of funding allocated to a second COVID-specific grant pot - with ineligible and initially-rejected businesses given another opportunity to apply.

A good lesson that you shouldn't always take rejection at face value.

“The government needed to remind themselves that many business owners won’t have applied for anything like this before,” Tim tells The Manc.

“This grant was completely new and unique to coronavirus. It’s unlike anything people have ever seen before, it was only open for 14 days and no business owner had the time or money to get the help of a grant writer (which is what usually happens when you apply for any government money). It's no surprise then that many business owners were totally unfamiliar with the process and a little out of their depth?

“Not only was the application several thousand words long, it also demanded a lot of complex cost calculations; many of which required guesstimation.

“At the end of six days of solid work, my costs, the final stage of the application, came out at £50,002. According to the email I got back, I was £2 over the eligibility limit.

“Not only is it nonsensical to reject someone for a grant they spend days applying for over a couple of quid, the grant actually mentions nothing about you becoming ‘ineligible’ if your ‘total project costs’ exceeded £50,000. For example, if the grant is for £25,000-£50,000 and I say my projects costs are £55,000 - clearly I am going to pay £5,000 and hope to be awarded £50,000 by the government.

“Also, I was sure there was absolutely nothing in the Ts & Cs to suggest I and several other companies I know, should have been rejected on this basis. So I decided to really fight back.”

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Tim subsequently went on the offensive, "put his old BBC investigative journalism hat on" and even directly contacted the Executive Chair of Innovate UK, Dr Ian Campbell, to prove his and thousands of other applications should never have been rejected in the first instance.

Initially, there was radio silence, but activity on Dr. Campbell’s Twitter account confirmed he was indeed around.

Even Tim's family told him to give up. But he kept going.

“I went through the entire grant with a fine tooth comb when I had applied but I knew I had to now pinpoint where and how errors had been made. I didn't know what errors they were, but I just knew in my gut that something wasn’t right here," he explains

“I relentlessly searched and did everything I could to try to bring a positive out of a really sad experience. Finally, after eight solid hours, I found it."

Part of the problem, according to Tim, was that the grant - although well-intentioned - had been hurriedly compiled and sloppily distributed.

Some of the language was ambiguous and misleading. Little thought had gone into the fact that many business owners (attempting to save their companies with one hand and complete the grant application with the other) were having to fill in the form in 14 days without an expert to guide them.

Tim says: “I tried to show them where they had made mistakes, namely excluding a very small but very key sentence on the COVID-19 grant webpage (which was on every other grant application page of the Innovate UK website for as far back as I could go): ‘your application will be deemed ineligible if your total project costs exceed £xxxxx.’ It just wasn't there. And even though I highlighted this fact, I was ignored, spoken to rudely on the phone and told I was wrong.

“And so I threatened to go to the Financial Ombudsman if this continued. I also emailed Dr Campbell, who didn't reply for several days. I was aware that every day that passed, meant there was less and less chance I could help to change this miscarriage of justice.

“When the Innovate UK Executive Chair finally responded in an email copying in fellow colleagues, I thought he’d finally looked into things; but all of my fact-finding was again ignored. I followed up again and explicitly outlined the many small mistakes that had led to this ‘death by a thousand cuts’ for all these supposedly ineligible companies.

"Thankfully, this time the penny dropped and they said ‘internal processes’ were being looked into.”

Now, thanks to Tim, the grant application webpage has been rewritten - with a fresh multi-million pound pot available for rejected companies.

Applications have reopened to those businesses previously considered ineligible - closing on 14 May 2020.

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However, despite the result, Tim’s battle with the funding body has been a gruelling one - and he didn't walk away entirely unscathed.

“Not only did I spend days filling out that application and then another week contesting the rejection - days I could have been using to focus on my business - I’ve actually developed a stomach ulcer from the stress,” Tim tells us.

“I’ve been on my own in isolation for seven weeks trying to save my business, have fallen through every crack of financial support the government has offered, and the final nail in the coffin was to be treated like that. I’ve always been a consumer champion, but this felt like someone was kicking me and thousands of others when we were down.

In the COVID-19 world, Tim believes “humanity” is now more necessary than ever - especially when people with everything to lose are left to correspond with ‘faceless’ officials representing large organisations.

“It was so frustrating to have my application rejected on a technicality that they hadn’t even looked at. Common sense was nowhere to be found,” Tim says.

“The closest thing I got to an apology for the ordeal was a message saying: ‘we hope you will apply again.’ I don't think that is right. However, I'm glad that one bloke sat at his kitchen table, on his own for seven weeks, with a stomach ulcer from the stress, was able to take on the government and win a pot of £7.5 million for people.

“We should all be helping one another in this climate - and there’s never any excuse to abide injustice. I have zero legal experience but I was lucky in that I knew how to dig for detail as a journalist. Others would have just been destroyed by that news and wouldn't have known how or what to do to make things right. And whilst they'll never know I did this, I did it for them because we all need someone to look out for us now and again.

“This wasn't about me though, it was about helping to save a few hundred UK businesses and hopefully, save some lives too. One of my main motivations in challenging them was because I knew how much good my proposal could do and I am sure there were many better than mine!

"Believe me, I know just how hard it is to survive at the moment and how dark life can get. I really hope this will help some people who really need and deserve it. I know I probably won't be successful in my grant application after all this, but life is about much more than money, or in my case, £2!”

Perhaps flawless customer support is a lot to expect during a time when organisations are desperate, overstretched and low on resources. But that doesn’t mean questions or complaints should fall on deaf ears.

Tim’s case proves that people are always entitled to a human response and should never give up on getting one. Even in a world without handshakes.

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Hi Sophie, These 15 restaurants were chosen for their proximity to our distribution centre as we slowly but safely seek to reopen our restaurants and restart our supply chain. Rest assured we are working hard to reopen more restaurants across the UK and Ireland at the right time.

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) May 5, 2020]]> Yesterday, McDonald's confirmed the full list of its restaurants which will be reopening to operate a delivery-only service on 13 May.

While its doors and drive-thru's will remain closed, the selected trial restaurants will be operating a delivery-only service for an undisclosed time.

However, the list of restaurants in the confirmed trial caused a stir yesterday amongst people living in the North of England and the Midlands – as there wasn't a single restaurant from these areas featured in it.

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The first Maccies restaurants will reopen in Chelmsford, Ipswich, Boreham, Luton, Gillingham, Watford, Tooting, Dalston, Welling, Harrow and Sittingbourne Retail Park.

These branches will be serving local customers by delivery from 11am on 13 May.

Thankfully, there are some answers for those living in areas in which the trial is not active, as McDonald's has been explaining their reasoning to people on their Twitter account.

https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1257712945422913536

Replying to someone from Birmingham, McDonald's UK said: "These 15 restaurants were chosen for their proximity to our distribution centre as we slowly but safely seek to reopen our restaurants and restart our supply chain.

"Rest assured we are working hard to reopen more restaurants across the UK and Ireland at the right time."

McDonald's are sending this reply to dozens of complaining social media users across the North of England– so it will be quite apparent to Maccies bosses that they've upset a few fans of the chain with this news.

It's a pretty reasonable explanation, to be fair. More to follow.

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Hi Sophie, These 15 restaurants were chosen for their proximity to our distribution centre as we slowly but safely seek to reopen our restaurants and restart our supply chain. Rest assured we are working hard to reopen more restaurants across the UK and Ireland at the right time.

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) May 5, 2020]]>

Hi Sophie, These 15 restaurants were chosen for their proximity to our distribution centre as we slowly but safely seek to reopen our restaurants and restart our supply chain. Rest assured we are working hard to reopen more restaurants across the UK and Ireland at the right time.

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) May 5, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/stagecoach-and-public-pay-tribute-to-transport-drivers-braving-the-pandemic/ Wed, 06 May 2020 08:18:57 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15286

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]]> 15286 0 0 0 People have come together to show their appreciation for the bus/coach staff bravely working during the pandemic. 

Transport company Stagecoach joined forces with the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) and government to thank essential workers on Bus and Coach Worker Support Day (5 May) - encouraging the public to use the hashtags #ThankYouBusWorkers or #ThankYouCoachWorkers.

Both the Stagecoach and CPT Twitter feeds have been packed with stories of staff helping passengers during a difficult time, as public transport continues to play a vital role in keeping Britain ticking over.

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https://twitter.com/CPT_UK/status/1257683972106137602?s=20

https://twitter.com/cllrsfielding/status/1257769607445778433?s=20

https://twitter.com/CPT_UK/status/1257605958018179073?s=20

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Stagecoach, the country’s biggest bus and coach operator, has been helping key sector workers travel with dedicated shuttles, as well as taking measures to support local communities, the supply chain and distribution networks.

Martin Griffiths, Chief Executive of Stagecoach said: “There are thousands of bus and coach workers right across the country who are doing a fantastic job in helping to keep the country moving, ensuring links are available for key workers and other essential journeys.

“I would like to add my heartfelt thanks to everybody who is working hard at this time to deliver these crucial transport links. We know from the positive feedback we’ve seen just how appreciative people are of everything we are doing.

He continued: "Moving forward, buses in particular will be critical to the country’s recovery and re-starting our economy. We are work together with our industry partners and the government on the measures needed to support Britain’s most important mode of public transport, and on the steps to keep people safe and reassured.”

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https://twitter.com/CPT_UK/status/1257681455658008579?s=20

https://twitter.com/TheGoAheadGroup/status/1257589325019131904?s=20

https://twitter.com/thelifeof_rose/status/1257614949549051904?s=20

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Stagecoach says it is strictly following government and public health guidelines to protect its employees and customers.

A number have vehicle alterations have been made to improve safety on board - including protective screens, additional cleaning of key touch points, strict guidelines on social distancing and contactless payments where possible.

For more information about Stagecoach or to check emergency bus timetables, visit their dedicated webpage.

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We're joining @CPT_UK in thanking all bus workers for the amazing job they are doing in difficult circumstances. We are proud to support you! #ThankYouBusWorkers pic.twitter.com/mktHEzcgHR

— Alexander Dennis (@ADLbus) May 5, 2020]]>

Claire is a bus driver at First’s Hunslet depot. Claire provides useful advice on how to stay safe when travelling on the bus, and measures drivers are taking to keep themselves and passengers safe #ThankYouBusWorkers @FirstWestYorks pic.twitter.com/EZTmmfeTnY

— Confederation of Passenger Transport (@CPT_UK) May 5, 2020]]>

Hopefully not too late to say #ThankYouBusWorkers. A vital role, not just during #covid19 but always. Another job to add to the list of where workers deserve a better deal on the other side of this crisis. Pictured with my dad who drove buses for more than 40yrs in Manchester pic.twitter.com/rsdJIvmgig

— Sean Fielding (@cllrsfielding) May 5, 2020]]>

Well done to the hardworking Stagecoach Manchester team for their work and this great recognition @StagecoachGM#ThankYouBusWorkers pic.twitter.com/tNeKe6T7UT

— Confederation of Passenger Transport (@CPT_UK) May 5, 2020]]>

Today we are backing @CPT_UK's campaign to praise bus workers across the UK. Our bus colleagues are providing a critical role during the crisis in keeping services open for key workers. https://t.co/qmn8LCNNeb pic.twitter.com/gumE91wGxF

— The Go-Ahead Group (@TheGoAheadGroup) May 5, 2020]]>

A big thank you to the @GoldenTours team for making it possible for NHS workers to travel to work - since 13th April they have operated an hourly service connecting Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans Hospitals, and last week they also supplied PPE to Basildon Hospital pic.twitter.com/PhRVfQcQ8Z

— Confederation of Passenger Transport (@CPT_UK) May 5, 2020]]>

Claire is a bus driver at First’s Hunslet depot. Claire provides useful advice on how to stay safe when travelling on the bus, and measures drivers are taking to keep themselves and passengers safe #ThankYouBusWorkers @FirstWestYorks pic.twitter.com/EZTmmfeTnY

— Confederation of Passenger Transport (@CPT_UK) May 5, 2020]]>

A big thank you to the @GoldenTours team for making it possible for NHS workers to travel to work - since 13th April they have operated an hourly service connecting Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans Hospitals, and last week they also supplied PPE to Basildon Hospital pic.twitter.com/PhRVfQcQ8Z

— Confederation of Passenger Transport (@CPT_UK) May 5, 2020]]>

Hopefully not too late to say #ThankYouBusWorkers. A vital role, not just during #covid19 but always. Another job to add to the list of where workers deserve a better deal on the other side of this crisis. Pictured with my dad who drove buses for more than 40yrs in Manchester pic.twitter.com/rsdJIvmgig

— Sean Fielding (@cllrsfielding) May 5, 2020]]>

Well done to the hardworking Stagecoach Manchester team for their work and this great recognition @StagecoachGM#ThankYouBusWorkers pic.twitter.com/tNeKe6T7UT

— Confederation of Passenger Transport (@CPT_UK) May 5, 2020]]>

Today we are backing @CPT_UK's campaign to praise bus workers across the UK. Our bus colleagues are providing a critical role during the crisis in keeping services open for key workers. https://t.co/qmn8LCNNeb pic.twitter.com/gumE91wGxF

— The Go-Ahead Group (@TheGoAheadGroup) May 5, 2020]]>

Well done to the hardworking Stagecoach Manchester team for their work and this great recognition @StagecoachGM#ThankYouBusWorkers pic.twitter.com/tNeKe6T7UT

— Confederation of Passenger Transport (@CPT_UK) May 5, 2020]]>

A big thank you to the @GoldenTours team for making it possible for NHS workers to travel to work - since 13th April they have operated an hourly service connecting Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans Hospitals, and last week they also supplied PPE to Basildon Hospital pic.twitter.com/PhRVfQcQ8Z

— Confederation of Passenger Transport (@CPT_UK) May 5, 2020]]>

Claire is a bus driver at First’s Hunslet depot. Claire provides useful advice on how to stay safe when travelling on the bus, and measures drivers are taking to keep themselves and passengers safe #ThankYouBusWorkers @FirstWestYorks pic.twitter.com/EZTmmfeTnY

— Confederation of Passenger Transport (@CPT_UK) May 5, 2020]]>

Today we are backing @CPT_UK's campaign to praise bus workers across the UK. Our bus colleagues are providing a critical role during the crisis in keeping services open for key workers. https://t.co/qmn8LCNNeb pic.twitter.com/gumE91wGxF

— The Go-Ahead Group (@TheGoAheadGroup) May 5, 2020]]>

Hopefully not too late to say #ThankYouBusWorkers. A vital role, not just during #covid19 but always. Another job to add to the list of where workers deserve a better deal on the other side of this crisis. Pictured with my dad who drove buses for more than 40yrs in Manchester pic.twitter.com/rsdJIvmgig

— Sean Fielding (@cllrsfielding) May 5, 2020]]>

Thank you for getting this key worker to work during the week! On the first bus of the day and the drivers are always there with a welcoming smile. Good way to start the day and very thankful to have the buses still running. #ThankYouBusWorkers 🚌 pic.twitter.com/vU2RltE5O1

— Rose (@thelifeof_rose) May 5, 2020]]>

Thank you for getting this key worker to work during the week! On the first bus of the day and the drivers are always there with a welcoming smile. Good way to start the day and very thankful to have the buses still running. #ThankYouBusWorkers 🚌 pic.twitter.com/vU2RltE5O1

— Rose (@thelifeof_rose) May 5, 2020]]>

Thank you for getting this key worker to work during the week! On the first bus of the day and the drivers are always there with a welcoming smile. Good way to start the day and very thankful to have the buses still running. #ThankYouBusWorkers 🚌 pic.twitter.com/vU2RltE5O1

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]]> 15288 0 0 0 Legendary Bolton comedian Peter Kay has reportedly been offered the chance to make his TV comeback in hit Sky One sitcom Brassic.

Peter Kay stepped away from the limelight back in 2017 and has only made rare appearances ever since, most recently on the BBC's Big Night In fundraiser.

Brassic, which is co-created by Danny Brocklehurst and Joe Gilgun, staring the latter and well-known Manchester actress Michelle Keegan, is a show that became a hit for Sky One when it first premiered in 2019.

Kay is said to be a fan of show and now the creators have spoken out about how much they would love for him to be a part of a future series.

The sitcom follows the exploits of a gang of mates who are on the rob in the fictitious rural Lancashire town of Hawley. It balances the laughs with tackling serious issues such as mental health, alcoholism and sexual harassment.

Speaking to Sky about the upcoming new series and the desire to have Kay be a part of the show, writer and co-creator Danny Brocklehurst said: "There are so many people it would be good fun to have in."

"I know Peter Kay loved the show, season one, so it'd be amazing if we could get him in it."

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"I don't ever want it to become the sort of show where it's just chock full of famous people coming in and doing a funny thing, because I think that can become a bit over the top."

"But sometimes if you get somebody and you really see them for the part...when they agree to do it, it's brilliant."

"I think people watch [the show] and like it and then they're happy to come in".

"It's only a couple of days work, it's not taking any great time, so it's a fun thing to do."

Whilst Kay is of course most well-known for his stand up and sketch comedy, as well as comedy acting in works that he has either created himself, or has had some involvement in creating, he has also been a part of works by other creators such as the BBC shows Cradle to Grave and Mrs Brown's Boys and has even been in a few episodes of Coronation Street as well, so a part in Brassic would not be too far out of his comfort zone.

We know that we probably speak for everyone when we say how brilliant it would be to see Peter Kay make his comedy acting comeback some time soon, but for now, we continue to wish him all the best.

The second series of Brassic returns to Sky One and Now TV on Thursday 7th May.

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]]> 15300 0 0 0 Homoelectric has announced a whopping lineup for its 12-hour virtual party on May bank holiday weekend. 

Renowned in Manchester for their ability to put on wild all-night parties, Homoelectric is hosting a STAY HOMO rave online via United We Stream on Sunday 10 May from 12 'til 12 - with a dozen artists starring on the bill.

The Black Madonna, Roisin Murphy, Erol Alkan, Horse Meat Disco, Krystal Klear, Jaye Ward, Luke Unabomber, Gina Breeze, Jamie Bull, Lukas, and Will Tramp! will all be spinning disco sets throughout the day - along with a performance from Cheddar Gorgeous.

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Luke Unabomber, from Homoelectric said: “We felt it was essential to raise people's spirits as well as raise funds for Manchester’s night time economy, and to support the performers we regularly work with, who we know are suffering financial hardship. We have also chosen to donate to Albert Kennedy Trust.

“All of the DJs, performers and the people behind the scenes have donated their time for free to make this bank holiday a very special self- isolation party, STAY HOMO and join in the party.”

GMCA Night Time Economy Adviser and United We Stream executive producer Sacha Lord said:  “I know just how much time, energy and passion that has been put into this party.

"I can honestly say this event will have me glued to the screen for 12 hours. Not only because they have some of my favourite artists, but the performances have been so well thought out and articulated.”

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United We Stream has already generated £260,000 for the local night-time economy and charities. Live events will continue to broadcast on the network for free - although viewers are encouraged to purchase a 'virtual ticket' at any price they desire.

All money will go to Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity, the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s Charity, and music venues, restaurants, bars, freelancers and cultural organisations unable to work/ operate due to the pandemic.

Funds generated during STAY HOMO will also go to the Albert Kennedy Trust - a charity supporting LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

Representative Charlie Jordin said: “We were founded in Manchester so it's incredible to be supported by iconic LGBTQ+ club nights like Homoelectric 31 years later.

"At the moment we're seeing a high number of referrals during these difficult and uncertain times so their support is really appreciated. Donations will help us continue to support LGBTQ+ young people who have no one else to turn to, as well as provide food vouchers for young people without money, a safe place to stay and mobile phone top-up so they can keep connected.”

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Donations to United We Stream can be made via their website - the same place to watch STAY HOMO from start to finish.

You can also text ‘MUSIC’ to 70140 to donate £5.

Learn more about Homoelectric's massive event here.

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]]> 15306 0 0 0 If you like cheese, you're going to love this.

Cheese lovers right across the country are quite rightly going mad for this new 'cheeseboard' delivery service from one local Lancashire dairy company and it means you don't even need to leave your house to get that cheesy fix you've been craving during lockdown.

Life amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought tough times for many, but companies and food delivery services aplenty have really stepped up to the mark.

From letterbox-sized chocolate hampers, to kegs of draught cocktails delivered right to your front door, there's a lot to make the most of at the moment, but this cheeseboard has definitely got to be one of the best yet.

The Letterbox Cheese parcel was created at Lancashire-based, family-run cheese maker, Butlers Farmhouse Cheese.

Each parcel comes included with a blue cheese, a soft cheese and a hard cheese, along with a selection of Peter’s Yard crackers and Wilkin & Sons Chutney too.

They're available in two sizes.

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Undoubtedly, the star of each selection box is the Butlers’ flagship cheese - the Blacksticks Blue.

It's described as a "boundary-pushing corange-blue cheese with a creamy, indulgent texture and bright, irresistible blue bite" and it sounds absolutely amazing.

In terms of pricing, you can get either the The Perfect British Cheeseboard for Two, which costs £6.50 (+ £3.50 for postage), or if you're after a little more bang for your buck, the Showstopper Cheeseboard Trio will set you back £11.50 (+ £3.50 postage).

As mentioned, each parcel contains a Blacksticks Blue cheese, a Sunday Best hard cheese, half a Buttonn Mill soft cheese, two packets of Peter’s Yard Sourdough Crispbread (2 x 8g) and a jar of Wilkin & Sons Ltd Hot Gooseberry Chutney (38g).

You can take your pick of the two and place your orders on the Butlers Cheeses online shop here.

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]]> 15309 0 0 0 IKEA is reportedly set to reopen its UK stores within the next 12 days.

The Daily Mail has reported this morning that the Swedish furniture giant is planning to reopen all stores across the country later this month.

This potential reopening sees IKEA follow in the footsteps of other DIY chains, Homebase and B&Q, which have already opened their doors to the public.

Sources are suggesting the proposed reopening date of 18th May for the 18 IKEA stores in the UK and Ireland, but this has not yet been officially confirmed by the company itself.

IKEA made the decision to close all stores in the UK & Ireland amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic back on 20th March.

A formal statement by the company released at the time of the closures read: "IKEA UK & Ireland today announced that, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing risk of COVID-19, it will temporarily close its stores to customers at 6pm on Friday 20 March."

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"In line with recommendations from local authorities, IKEA had already put additional precautionary measures in place, including the closure of its restaurants, cafes and bistros; enhanced cleaning routines; and the closure of its outside playground facilities."

"Customers will continue to be able to shop online at IKEA.co.uk and have products delivered directly to their homes."

"They will be able to request contact-free deliveries if they prefer."

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"People are at the heart of the IKEA business and the retailer is committed to supporting its co-workers in the best possible way during this complex and fast-evolving situation."

"IKEA looks forward to welcoming customers back to its stores soon and thanks customers for their understanding during these extraordinary circumstances."

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IKEA is yet to formally confirm whether or not stores will be reopening, on what date and which stores will potentially be in contention.

More to follow.

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2/3 You will continue to be able to browse and purchase our range online or through the app, and have our products delivered directly to you. You will also be able to request a contact-free delivery if you prefer.

— IKEA UK (@IKEAUK) March 19, 2020]]>

2/3 You will continue to be able to browse and purchase our range online or through the app, and have our products delivered directly to you. You will also be able to request a contact-free delivery if you prefer.

— IKEA UK (@IKEAUK) March 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/jason-manford-gets-a-job-offer-from-iceland-after-tesco-rejection/ Wed, 06 May 2020 11:27:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15315

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]]> 15315 0 0 0 Iceland has responded to Jason Manford's Tesco job rejection with a very generous offer.

Jason Manford took to Twitter yesterday to share his rejection letter after applying to work at Tesco.

After finding himself in a position of current unemployment, it's believed that the Manchester comedian had applied to work at his local Tesco Express store on Alderley Road in Wilmslow.

He confirmed that he had applied for the position over seven weeks ago when it looked as though "supermarkets were going to need thousands of extra hands" amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but had only just received a response from the supermarket chain's careers team yesterday.

Now, popular supermarket chain Iceland has come forward with a generous offer for Manford.

Iceland took to Twitter to not only offer him a job for the day, but also go that one step further. The tweet read: "Our door is always open for you @JasonManford"

"Help us out for the day and we’ll make a donation to the NHS in your name. #everylittlehelps"

https://twitter.com/IcelandFoods/status/1257707632367996928?s=20

In response to Iceland's generous offer of employment, Jason Manford has confirmed that he would very much like to take them up on it and he has requested that his wages for the day be donated to the charity CAFT, to which he is a patron of.

His tweet reply read: "I’m on it Iceland."

"Happy to do a shift if you can donate my wages to the charity I’m patron of, @CAFTcharity. I’ve followed you"

https://twitter.com/IcelandFoods/status/1257728975985684482?s=20

The Children's Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) is a charity providing holidays and day visits to ill, disabled and disadvantaged children from right across the North West.

You can find out more about the incredible work it carries out across the region here.

It's not clear yet as to when Manford will be starting his new job, but one thing that is for certain is that it's looking like the Tesco knock back was actually a blessing in disguise now after all.

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According to The Mirror, a spokesperson for Tesco has now come forward to explain why Manford received his rejection letter and confirmed that it was not actually to do with his CV or experience.

"We've recruited around 50,000 temporary workers during the coronavirus pandemic and they have played a huge part in helping us to serve customers safely during these unprecedented times" they said.

"Jason's skills would have no doubt brought a lot of joy to our customers and colleagues, so it's a shame he didn't make the deadline for this vacancy."

"But should he ever want to join the Tesco family in the future, we'd be happy to receive an application from him."

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Looks like it's Curtains on your @Tesco career, Jason. Time to take A Different Stage, a Lidl stage. Check our current roles here: https://t.co/W99noncotD

— @LidlGB (@LidlGB) May 6, 2020]]>

Our door is always open for you @JasonManford

Help us out for the day and we’ll make a donation to the NHS in your name.#everylittlehelps 😉 https://t.co/gf5bfWcmCx

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) May 5, 2020]]>

I’m on it Iceland. Happy to do a shift if you can donate my wages to the charity I’m patron of, @CAFTcharity. I’ve followed you 👍

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) May 5, 2020]]>

Sounds like a plan to us @JasonManford 👏We’ll DM you.

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) May 5, 2020]]>

Our door is always open for you @JasonManford

Help us out for the day and we’ll make a donation to the NHS in your name.#everylittlehelps 😉 https://t.co/gf5bfWcmCx

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) May 5, 2020]]>

Sounds like a plan to us @JasonManford 👏We’ll DM you.

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) May 5, 2020]]>

Our door is always open for you @JasonManford

Help us out for the day and we’ll make a donation to the NHS in your name.#everylittlehelps 😉 https://t.co/gf5bfWcmCx

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) May 5, 2020]]>

Sounds like a plan to us @JasonManford 👏We’ll DM you.

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) May 5, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/tonights-flower-moon-will-be-the-last-super-moon-of-2020/ Wed, 06 May 2020 13:02:53 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15317

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]]> 15317 0 0 0 Another supermoon sighting after this is not expected until next year.

Following the 'pink supermoon', which graced UK skies at the beginning of last month, the final supermoon of the year is about to arrive and it will also mark the last chance to see the sight until next year.

The 'flower moon' is set to appear overnight tonight and then into Thursday.

May's full moon is known as the 'flower moon' due to the fact that it aptly coincides with the blooming of flowers, but according to Royal Observatory Greenwich, other names this moon goes by include the hare moon, the corn planting moon and the milk moon.

This celestial event is expected to be visible early on Thursday morning at 5:42am and also after sunset when the moon rises in the South East at around 8:44pm.

Speaking to PA, Dr Greg Brown, an astronomer at the Royal Observatory, said: "Technically, the exact moment of full moon is 11.45am, however the moon will not be visible in the sky in the UK at that time."

"Times for moonrise and set vary slightly across the UK, but not by more than about 10 minutes or so."

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The 'flower moon' is set to be about 6% larger than a typical full moon and around 14% bigger than a micromoon, which is when the moon is at its furthest point from Earth.

Dr Brown stated that this is because "the moon's orbit around the Earth is not entirely circular, instead a slightly flattened circle or ellipse."

"As such, it is sometimes closer to and sometimes further away from the Earth."

"While definitions vary, a supermoon typically occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon being within the closest 10% of its orbit."

The next supermoon after this to be visible is in April 2021 and Dr Brown explains that this is due to "how the dynamics of orbits work" meaning that "these usually occur in runs of two or three with longer gaps of several months between each set of supermoons."

As we are once again set for clear skies across Manchester over these next few days, get ready to witness something very special tonight.

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]]> 15323 0 0 0 Limited edition Strawberry & Mint After Eights are now available in the UK and they look absolutely amazing.

When it comes to things that feel illegal, but aren't, eating an After Eight before 8pm is up there for a lot of people, but would you make an exception to this rule if these classic British chocolates also had a hint of strawberry too?

It's certainly never been more tempting.

B&M have confirmed to LADbible that Nestlé's limited edition Strawberry & Mint version of this popular chocolate treat is normally only sold in Germany, but are now currently available in their stores across the UK.

According to the product description, the Strawberry & Mint After Eight "reissues the British classic. The wafer-thin tablets made from delicious dark chocolate are filled with refreshing peppermint fondant, which is refined here with a fruity strawberry taste."

"Enjoy these chocolates whenever you want, because somewhere it's always after eight."

If you fancy getting your hands on some of these fruity After Eights, a 200g box will set you back just £1.99.

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The stocking of these limited edition After Eights comes after the legendary Cadbury's Dream Bars were also recently spotted to have made a return to B&M too.

B&M is saving lockdown one chocolate treat at a time and it's safe to say, we're not mad about it at all.

These After Eights are unfortunately only available to purchase in store and not online, so it's advised to check the opening times of your local B&M before making any non-essential trips. You can do so on the store finder here.

If you're struggling to get out to your closest B&M though, or if one box just isn't enough and you're after stocking up, you can also buy Strawberry & Mint After Eights on Amazon here.

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Britain's biggest bus and coach operator has called for industry and government to work together to secure networks, reboot the economy and protect communities.

Research by consultants SYSTRA suggests that public transport use could be 20% lower after lockdown, leading Stagecoach Chief Executive Martin Griffiths to publish a proposal online.

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The plan calls for an investment in new transport links, as well as "radical, permanent changes by national and local government" to prioritise roads for public transport and pedestrians over private cars.

Stagecoach is also calling on the government to create strategies for regions outside London suffering economically in the pandemic; emphasising the importance of "lifestyle changes" in lowering pollution.

Mr. Griffiths calls single-user car trips "the transport equivalent of disposable plastic bags", and says these should be replaced by public transport in urban locations.

Elsewhere in the proposal are requests for government to consider accelerated investment in electric bus fleets and a system that forces polluters to pay more whilst rewarding sustainable behaviour.

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Mr. Griffiths said: "Covid-19 has taken a terrible toll on many people's lives across the UK and overseas.

"But among all the human tragedy, the pandemic has given us a window on what could be a positive future world - one with dramatically fewer cars on our roads, safer streets, cleaner air and less damage to our environment.

"As government examines how to take Britain out of lockdown, we must make Covid-19 a defining moment to deliver fundamental changes in how we manage mobility and put sustainability at the heart of decision-making.

"Public transport - particularly our regional bus networks - and active travel must be central to a transformed approach by all governments.

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The Stagecoach Chief Exec continued: "The lockdown has shown how much the country is missing human contact. Buses provide that essential daily social link, helping combat loneliness and hidden mental health challenges.

"While some have switched to home working during Covid-19, for many that is not possible.

"Buses are delivering vital emergency links for key workers and they are as critical to our economy in normal times, linking everything from retail centres to manufacturing facilities. Leisure too is a shared experience that depends on extensive public transport connections.

"There is no reason why we all cannot return to safely using Britain's most important public transport mode. Transitional support is an investment that will pay back many times over in helping our citizens, communities, economies and planet recover."

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]]> 15343 0 0 0 Manchester City Council has announced that green bin collections will resume from Monday 11 May.

Garden, food and recycling waste has been paused for almost four weeks due to reduced numbers of staff being available during the coronavirus pandemic.

However, the council is now welcoming back employees and has confirmed green bin collections will recommence on a fortnightly basis after the bank holiday weekend.

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Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, said: “I know that this announcement will be welcome news for householders who have missed their green bin collections over the past month and would like to thank both our staff and our contractors Biffa for their efforts to make this happen.

“Taking the difficult decision to pause the collection of food and garden waste allowed us to focus available staff resources and ensure that all other bins could continue to be picked up by our bin crews.  We greatly appreciate residents’ patience and understanding and are pleased to be able to provide them with fortnightly green bin collections from Monday.

“I want to once again pay tribute to the crews for their commitment to providing an essential service for the city, at what has been such a difficult time for us all."

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Green bins are due to be collected on the same day as grey bins for non-recyclable waste.

A message on the council website reads: "Residents are asked not to present any additional bags of garden waste for collection alongside their bins, as these will not be picked up by the crews."

Tips in Greater Manchester have also reopened following a period of closure - with a new license plate system introduced to help control visitor traffic.

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Fukin ell something mad has happned on deansgate, just seen a guy get dragged out his car cpr..the lot

— Johndoe (@JohnDoeMJG) May 6, 2020]]>

@MENnewsdesk Deansgate shut be @GMPCityCentre at Liverpool Rd. Looks like someone went toes up.

— Chezdon Mitchell (@chezdon1997) May 6, 2020]]>

Anyone out and about the bottom of Deansgate(station side) is complete locked off. Big police and ambulance presence

— James Higgins (@JSHiggins_) May 6, 2020]]> A man found 'unresponsive' in a car on Deansgate has died after reports of a large police presence on the stretch of road this evening.

A large section of the road was closed off and there was an ambulance on the scene at around 4:30pm.

The incident happened near the Hilton Hotel and the Deansgate junction with Liverpool Road.

https://twitter.com/JohnDoeMJG/status/1258056062189608963

https://twitter.com/JSHiggins_/status/1258052185163804678

There were at least eight Greater Manchester Police vehicles on the scene and officers have since confirmed that the man's death was not being treated as suspicious.

The man, believed to be in his 50s, was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary by the North West Ambulance Service but was sadly pronounced dead a short while later.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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Fukin ell something mad has happned on deansgate, just seen a guy get dragged out his car cpr..the lot

— Johndoe (@JohnDoeMJG) May 6, 2020]]>

Anyone out and about the bottom of Deansgate(station side) is complete locked off. Big police and ambulance presence

— James Higgins (@JSHiggins_) May 6, 2020]]>

@MENnewsdesk Deansgate shut be @GMPCityCentre at Liverpool Rd. Looks like someone went toes up.

— Chezdon Mitchell (@chezdon1997) May 6, 2020]]>

Anyone out and about the bottom of Deansgate(station side) is complete locked off. Big police and ambulance presence

— James Higgins (@JSHiggins_) May 6, 2020]]>

Fukin ell something mad has happned on deansgate, just seen a guy get dragged out his car cpr..the lot

— Johndoe (@JohnDoeMJG) May 6, 2020]]>

@MENnewsdesk Deansgate shut be @GMPCityCentre at Liverpool Rd. Looks like someone went toes up.

— Chezdon Mitchell (@chezdon1997) May 6, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-get-joggers-and-pjs-with-your-dogs-face-all-over-them/ Thu, 07 May 2020 09:21:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15381

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]]> 15381 0 0 0 Loungewear is undoubtedly the star of lockdown and the life of working from home, but surely it can’t get any better than this?

We’ve gone from being able to get matching human and dog loungewear sets, to now being able to get our dog’s face actually printed onto the loungewear itself.

The answer is no, it just can’t get any better than this.

Dogsy, the home of unique dog gifts that’s “made by dog lovers, for dog lovers”, is letting you print a picture of your dog onto jumpers, tracksuit bottoms, matching pyjama sets and more. All you need to do is choose your preferred gift from the website, upload a picture of your furry friend (you can upload more than one picture) and let Dogsy “take care of the rest”.

That very same picture will then be printed directly onto the garments and it's as simple as that.

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There’s a range of styles, colours and sizes available for both men and women, with prices ranging anywhere from £20 - £50, depending on your choice of loungewear.

Loungewear and PJs isn’t the only thing you can get customised though either.

From socks, aprons, key chains and various other accessories, to pillows, duvet sets and even cushions, you name it, Dogsy will probably let you print a picture of your pal on it and it’s just amazing.

Are you after the perfect lockdown gift for a dog lover? Or just fancy treating yourself to some new comfy clothes whilst all this madness is going on?

Have a look at the range of unique gifts on Dogsy here.

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]]> 15385 0 0 0 This cream twist on the classic liqueur is getting ready to hit shelves across the UK very soon.

With the sunshine continuing to beam down over our lockdown days, we’re always searching for that perfect summer drink and now there’s a new tipple in town.

Disaronno has just brought out a brand new Velvet Cream take on its signature recipe and it’s arriving in stores across the UK at the end of May.

The original Italian amaretto liqueur brand has described this new drink as “perfect for those who love creams with an intense aroma”.

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The distinctive taste of the most popular Italian liqueur takes on some unexpected nuances.

The product description reads: “Incredibly smooth, Disaronno Velvet masterfully and harmoniously mixes the distinctive imprinting of classic Disaronno, which has won over generations, leaving its mark with velvety notes.”

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The signature bottle design has also been adapted with a brand new shape and a contemporary ‘total white’ look, but still keeping the same square cap that the brand is most well-known for across the drinks industry and beyond.

According to Disaronno, this version is best enjoyed over ice for a “true tasting experience that enhances its unique and fresh taste”.

It also has a low alcohol content (ABV 17%) making it the ideal drink to “cool off” with.

Are you ready for this new taste experience?

Keep your eye out for Disaronno Velvet as it arrives in all major UK retailers and online later this month at just £15 for a 50cl bottle.

For more information on this new product, do visit the Disaronno website here.

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]]> 15397 0 0 0 Mobile operator O2 and broadband giant Virgin Media will merge, creating one of the country's largest entertainment and telecoms firms.

Liberty Global, which owns Virgin Media, and Spain's Telefonica, which owns O2, said they had agreed terms for joining forces to create a £31 billion media giant.

The parent firms announced the plans this morning and "could not be more excited about the pairing."

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Mike Fries, chief executive officer of Virgin Media owner Liberty Global, said: "We couldn't be more excited about this combination.

"Virgin Media has redefined broadband and entertainment in the UK with lightning fast speeds and the most innovative video platform.

"And O2 is widely recognised as the most reliable and admired mobile operator in the UK, always putting the customer first."

O2 is the UK's largest phone company with around 34 million users, while Virgin has over six million broadband and cable TV customers (and another three million mobile users).

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It means that the pair coming together will become a major rival to BT.

Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, chief executive officer of O2 owner Telefonica, said: "Combining O2's number one mobile business with Virgin Media's superfast broadband network and entertainment services will be a game-changer in the UK, at a time when demand for connectivity has never been greater or more critical.

"We are creating a strong competitor with significant scale and financial strength to invest in UK digital infrastructure and give millions of consumer, business and public sector customers more choice and value."

More to follow.

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]]> 15404 0 0 0 Coronation Street may stop shooting scenes with older cast members for their own protection during the pandemic.  

The ITV soap is currently off-air due to COVID-19, but there are suggestions that elderly, more vulnerable stars may need to stay away from set when filming resumes.

These new rules would stop the likes of William Roache and Sue Nicholls from shooting scenes until 2021, meaning the characters of Ken Barlow and Rita Tanner would be temporarily written out of the show.

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Showrunners have been forced to shift writing and filming schedules in the current climate, with new storylines being introduced to incorporate COVID-19.

Series producer Iain MacLeod said the virus "has to exist in our world", but would be "handled with a light touch".

ITV's director of television Kevin Lygo said that Corries is aiming resume filming when restrictions are lifted, but only if it safe to do so.

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Mr. Lygo also confirmed that the soap will film with social distancing in mind - which may involve keeping two stars to a room (6ft apart) and editing later.

"Some people who are in a dangerous zone, by age or health reasons, they won't be there, I'm sure, for a time," said Lygo.

"I don't want Ken Barlow [played by William Roache, 88] to get sick on my watch."

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]]> 15413 0 0 0 We Love MCR is adding £216,000 to its COVID-19 response fund for local frontline organisations - taking the total raised to over £650,000 so far. 

Hundreds of people have helped to top up the charity's support page via JustGiving in the past six weeks - with all proceeds going to vital causes in the community.

This latest cash injection from We Love MCR will see grants awarded to organisations providing advice and protection, positive engagement of young people, mental health/wellbeing in isolation and food poverty relief services.

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The frontline charities receiving funds in this latest package include Manchester Women’s Aid, Independent Choices (Domestic Violence Helpline), Homestart, Big Manchester Partnership (with Barnado’s), City in the Community, Manchester Youth Zone, The A6 Partnership, East Manchester Play and Youth Partnership and The Children’s Society.

Grants will also be distributed to the Greater Manchester Law Centre, Open Kitchen, Humans Mcr, Rainbow Surprise, The Mustard Tree and The Bread and Butter Thing.

Jason Tetley from Greater Manchester Law Centre - which is receiving a Response Fund grant of £18,500 - commented: "We’re thrilled by this amazing grant from the We Love MCR Charity. It means we can now support tenants across the City struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We believe over 40,000 people in Manchester have lost their jobs over the past 2 months, and many of these will be struggling financially. This grant means we can advise, support and represent tenants, and particularly those at risk of eviction over the coming months.

"We will try to ensure that no-one in Manchester loses their home as a result of this unprecedented crisis.”

Gail Heath, CEO at The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women’s Aid) said: “This grant means we can help 8 women and their children to move on from their refuge places into safe new accommodation now. It also means we can now offer their vital refuge places to 8 families in desperate need of a place of safety to flee to. Literally this could save lives, and we appreciate this vital support.”

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Ged Carter, Development Manager at We Love MCR said: “We’re immensely proud of the differences we’re making in the COVID crisis. Today’s new grants enable us to make a difference to thousands more Mancunians facing tough times."

He continued: "Our grants today will provide hope, comfort, support and food to our neighbours who need it most. The differences we make are only limited by the money we receive in donations. If you can afford to, please donate to our Response Fund today, to help us to carry on our vital work.”

We Love MCR has released money from its reserves to keep the Response Fund going, but the charity is also issuing an urgent call for further donations so essential services can continue to receive financial support.

Donations can be made online or by texting MANCHESTER 10 to 70470 to donate £10 (and this works for any number from £1 to £20. Texts charged at standard network rate).

Companies and major donors are encouraged to explore how they can support the Response Fund by calling 07809 284920.

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This stretch of tarmac in Didsbury has been the home of proudly independent bars, cafes and retail stores for years; blessed with a charm that's even attracted city-dwellers up to the ‘burbs for a look around.

But today, the formerly bustling main street is deserted. Almost every neighbourhood favourite on the Burton Road strip has been forced to close… except for one little cafe.

Another Heart To Feed - an Australian-inspired pop-up tucked away inside West Village bar - has found a way to continue serving customers safely during the pandemic.

The cafe has been settled on Burton Road since moving from Chapel Street in 2018, and not even COVID-19 has been able to stop the clientele from coming back.

“It turned out to be a happy accident moving here,” staff member Roxy tells The Manc.

“Didsbury is a great place to be - and we’ve really found a loyal customer base."

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The cafe was forced to close in March like many food and drink spots across the UK. But with some careful rejigging, Roxy and co have reincarnated Another Heart To Feed as a roadside takeaway.

The neighbourhood is delighted. For many Didsbury denizens, a visit to AHTF has become as routine as picking up a paper or two-pinter of milk in the morning, and whilst the cafe might look a little different with its makeshift social distancing design, its return has helped to reintroduce some familiarity to the community.

“Everyone seems to be really happy that we’ve found a way to reopen,” says Roxy.

“I think it’s helped to bring back a bit of normality.

“It’s great to see so many of the same faces that used to visit all the time. We do have lots of regulars coming here. But there have also been plenty of new faces, too.

“That nice atmosphere we created when we first set up is still here.”

The breezy vibe at AHTF is still very much the same; but the way the place operates has changed considerably.

“Our chef comes in and bakes everything fresh in the mornings before everyone else gets there with his gloves and his mask," Roxy explains.

“Then, two staff members come in and prepare before we open.

“We’ve got the two-meter markers on the floors, our team wear safety equipment, and food is kept under cover.”

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In the current climate, many Manchester are being forced to flip their business models on their heads in order to survive.

Local brewery Shindigger have switched to a home beer delivery service, for example, whilst Northern Quarter breakfast spot Koffee Pot has been building lockdown kits for people to cook breakfasts and burgers at home.

AHTF, however, has taken advantage of the building design at West Village to transform from an intimate cafe into a collection point.

“We’re very fortunate in that we have bifolding doors; so we can put a table out front so it’s almost like a hatch," says Roxy.

“This way it works as a shopfront - and we never have anyone coming in or out.

“Before lockdown, local florist Bulb did our flowers - and now they’ve given us some plants which we’re selling.

“It’s great to see local people working together to create something quite nice.”

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AHTF built its reputation on serving the kind of high-quality food you’d find in cafes on the other side of the world - moving things up a notch from small portions of crumbly snacks and pastries by cooking specially-made dishes.

On the menu at AHTF you’ll find the classics like coffee, cake and toast. But there’s also smashed avocado dishes, Turkish eggs with dyl, poached eggs and chorizo, and a selection of beer and wine.

“Our food is really popular, and a lot our dishes are a bit different and niche,” Roxy tells us.

“Also our coffee is really great - we get it from AllPress; an Australian coffee brand which helps give us an extra bit of authenticity.

“You can come in here for brunch, but it’s not like being in a traditional cafe; it’s a bit different.

“We’ve got specials on, the staff make time to chat to everybody, and we’ve got a lot of regulars that keep coming back.

“There’s about 15 staff here give or take, but of course we can only have so many on at one time right now.”

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The future remains unclear for everyone in hospitality. But Roxy says AHTF has tentative plans to branch out a bit over the coming weeks and months.

“We’re hoping to start doing some of our most popular dishes for collection,” she tells us.

“We are potentially going back on Deliveroo - but we want to make sure we can do things safely as possible.

“Everyone should feel completely comfortable at work and we’ll need to examine whether we can operate with social distancing.

“It’s a weird time right now; we don't want to rush things or offer lots of things and end up disappointing people."

Not many cafes tend to build this kind of bond with their clientele. Roxy is under no illusions that her loyal customers have helped keep Another Heart To Feed alive, and she couldn’t be more grateful.

“We’d just love to thank everyone for their support,” Roxy says.

“People have been amazing - buying gift vouchers, coming down on their daily walks, visiting us regularly.

“We’d also like to say thanks to our suppliers who have been so patient with us whilst we have been re-opening; Allpress Coffee, Companio Bakery, Trove, Strawberry Catering, and Hopewall Farm to name a few.

“When that first announcement came out saying cafes needed to close, it was a bit of a scare. But we’re getting through it.

“It’s all about taking each day as it comes.”

Another Heart To Feed is located at 220 Burton Road, West Didsbury. Check out the cafe’s Facebook page here.

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]]> 15363 0 0 0 A British sweet fan sees her very own sweet creation hit shelves nationwide after Swizzels competition win.

Iconic sweet manufacturers Swizzels has launched a brand-new product called Great British Puds.

The brand, which is best known for classic British sweets including Love Hearts, Parma Violets, Drumsticks and Squashies amongst others, has helped turn the creation of avid fan and competition winner, Tracy-Jane from Glossop in Derbyshire, into a reality.

The creation takes the flavours of the nation’s most-loved traditional puddings and sees them transformed into unique chew bars.

Great British Puds includes four varieties of individually wrapped chew bars in classic British dessert flavours: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Lemon Meringue, Rhubarb Crumble and Apple Pie & Custard.

The idea was chosen by a public vote from thousands of entries and brought to life by the ingenious sweet inventors at the company’s HQ near Stockport.

Tracy-Jane was involved each step of the way and had a hand in everything from flavour combinations, to packaging.

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Tracy-Jane secured the opportunity to bring her creation to life with Swizzels’ 90th anniversary 'Sweetest Invention' competition.

As well as seeing her invention come to life, she was also awarded the pretty sweet prize of a VIP tour around the Swizzels factory along with her family.

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Swizzels is the largest independent British owned manufacturer of sugar confectionery in the UK and to this day, is still run by members of the families who founded the business back in 1928.

The company's headquarters is based locally to Manchester in New Mills, Derbyshire.

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The product is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans, indicated with a clear flash on the front of the pack.

Great British Puds are now available nationwide online and from selected Morrisons, ASDA, Spar, Premier and Best-one stores at a recommended retail price of just £1.29 per bag.

For more information on this new creation, check out the Swizzels website here.

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]]> 15414 0 0 0 KFC drive-thrus have now reopened in Greater Manchester and beyond and the queues definitely prove people have missed it.

Following the reopening of 55 KFC drive-thrus in the UK this week, after the chain temporarily closed all outlets amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, large queues have been occurring.

Hungry customers throughout the country flocked to their nearest restaurant for a bite of the action yesterday.

The MEN reported cars turning out in the masses to KFC drive-thrus in Greater Manchester, primarily featuring Hulme and Wythenshawe, and now further images are emerging as people right across the UK have taken to social media to share the scenes of gargantuan queues at their local KFC chains.

Vehicles can be seen not only snaking around the sides of KFC buildings, but also queuing in car parks leading up to or surrounding the drive-thrus.

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Upon announcing the reopening of a selection of its UK drive-thrus this week, KFC encouraged customers to use delivery services instead, rather than travelling to a drive-thru, as a way of limiting numbers.

In a statement released before the reopening, KFC informed the public that: "We’ve been working hard to responsibly reopen our restaurants and now we’re spreading our wings a little further. In line with government advice, we’ve decided to open the drive-thru lanes at 55 of our UK restaurants that are already open for delivery."
 
"We know it’s tempting, but please, please don’t all rush at once!"

"Delivery remains the best way to get your fried chicken fix – we just want to offer a little more choice to those who are already on the road for essential journeys or on their way home from difficult shifts."

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KFC confirmed that all reopened UK drive-thrus will now follow "stringent new social distancing and safety procedures". The procedures are as follows:

• Smaller kitchen team to help observe social distancing, with separation of our guests and our delivery drivers.
• Increased hand washing and surface sanitising.
• New signage and floor stickers to help delivery drivers keep a safe distance apart.
• Contactless handover of food, with contactless payment preferred.
• Introduction of a limited menu to help the smaller team avoid switching kitchen stations, with clear floor markings.
• Installation of protective screens where appropriate, with non-medical grade face masks and gloves made available for our teams.
• Our team members signing a health declaration and completing a new coronavirus training programme before returning to work.
• Shorter trading hours to allow for smaller kitchen teams.

If you would like to read up further on KFC's code of conduct amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you can do so via its website here.

You can check which KFC drive-thrus are open across Greater Manchester and beyond here.

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#StayHomeSaveLives

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Huge traffic queues at Morfa KFC in Swansea after drive-thru reopens 🍗https://t.co/Lh07QeMgCy pic.twitter.com/cssNtGpz4G

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Queue at KFC drive thru on Glasgow’s Great Western Road. Folk seem intent in catching a finger lickin’ good dose of the virus. What’s wrong with folk? pic.twitter.com/pyIA181Wof

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Long queue at Swansea KFC at the restaurant re-opened 55 of it's drive-thru lanes across the UK. Roads were busy with people waiting to place their order. #swansea #kfc #open #coronavirus #wales #uk #walesnews #uknews #photography #coronavirusuk #fastfood #travel #cars #Editorial pic.twitter.com/7jaBi2sK3f

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Long queue at Swansea KFC at the restaurant re-opened 55 of it's drive-thru lanes across the UK. Roads were busy with people waiting to place their order. #swansea #kfc #open #coronavirus #wales #uk #walesnews #uknews #photography #coronavirusuk #fastfood #travel #cars #Editorial pic.twitter.com/7jaBi2sK3f

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Queue at KFC drive thru on Glasgow’s Great Western Road. Folk seem intent in catching a finger lickin’ good dose of the virus. What’s wrong with folk? pic.twitter.com/pyIA181Wof

— Simon Houston (@simonhouston68) May 5, 2020]]>

My new queue to view #KFC #Morfa cannot wait to see the battle between the B&Q Queue & the KFC queue this weekend 😂😂 #LockdownMadness #ExtendTheLockdown pic.twitter.com/LmYHOFPB92

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Huge traffic queues at Morfa KFC in Swansea after drive-thru reopens 🍗https://t.co/Lh07QeMgCy pic.twitter.com/cssNtGpz4G

— ITV Wales News (@ITVWales) May 5, 2020]]>

Huge queues earlier at westgate retail park kfc pic.twitter.com/UFSsG01eCY

— Haz (@harryd20200) May 5, 2020]]>

Huge queues earlier at westgate retail park kfc pic.twitter.com/UFSsG01eCY

— Haz (@harryd20200) May 5, 2020]]>

Queue at KFC drive thru on Glasgow’s Great Western Road. Folk seem intent in catching a finger lickin’ good dose of the virus. What’s wrong with folk? pic.twitter.com/pyIA181Wof

— Simon Houston (@simonhouston68) May 5, 2020]]>

Huge traffic queues at Morfa KFC in Swansea after drive-thru reopens 🍗https://t.co/Lh07QeMgCy pic.twitter.com/cssNtGpz4G

— ITV Wales News (@ITVWales) May 5, 2020]]>

My new queue to view #KFC #Morfa cannot wait to see the battle between the B&Q Queue & the KFC queue this weekend 😂😂 #LockdownMadness #ExtendTheLockdown pic.twitter.com/LmYHOFPB92

— Katie_Mc (@BasicallyMc) May 5, 2020]]>

Long queue at Swansea KFC at the restaurant re-opened 55 of it's drive-thru lanes across the UK. Roads were busy with people waiting to place their order. #swansea #kfc #open #coronavirus #wales #uk #walesnews #uknews #photography #coronavirusuk #fastfood #travel #cars #Editorial pic.twitter.com/7jaBi2sK3f

— Robert Melen (@RobertMelen) May 5, 2020]]>

My new queue to view #KFC #Morfa cannot wait to see the battle between the B&Q Queue & the KFC queue this weekend 😂😂 #LockdownMadness #ExtendTheLockdown pic.twitter.com/LmYHOFPB92

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Huge traffic queues at Morfa KFC in Swansea after drive-thru reopens 🍗https://t.co/Lh07QeMgCy pic.twitter.com/cssNtGpz4G

— ITV Wales News (@ITVWales) May 5, 2020]]>

Huge queues earlier at westgate retail park kfc pic.twitter.com/UFSsG01eCY

— Haz (@harryd20200) May 5, 2020]]>

Queue at KFC drive thru on Glasgow’s Great Western Road. Folk seem intent in catching a finger lickin’ good dose of the virus. What’s wrong with folk? pic.twitter.com/pyIA181Wof

— Simon Houston (@simonhouston68) May 5, 2020]]>

Long queue at Swansea KFC at the restaurant re-opened 55 of it's drive-thru lanes across the UK. Roads were busy with people waiting to place their order. #swansea #kfc #open #coronavirus #wales #uk #walesnews #uknews #photography #coronavirusuk #fastfood #travel #cars #Editorial pic.twitter.com/7jaBi2sK3f

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]]> 15427 0 0 0 Wok To Walk is officially reopening two of its northern-based restaurants on May 11. 

The hugely popular Asian takeaway has confirmed that sites in Manchester and Leeds will resume service following the bank holiday weekend - with customers able to order both online and in person.

Food delivery from the Barton Arcade branch on Deansgate will be available via both Deliveroo and UberEats.

Strict social distancing measures are also being implemented on site to keep staff and customers safe.

NHS key workers will also enjoy a 50% discount on collection on presentation of an NHS blue card.

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Representatives from Walk To Walk told The Manc that the local restaurant will be open from 5pm-10pm on most days - but they are also planning to trial a lunchtime window from noon 'til 2pm.

All food will continue to be made fresh on a daily basis, with cooks and delivery teams adhering to excellent hygiene standards.

Wok To Walk specialises in made-to-order stir fries, with customer selecting their own noodle base, ingredients, sauce and toppings.

The first restaurant appeared in Amsterdam in 2004 and the counter-serve eatery now has more than 100 sites across the world - including Europe, America, Africa and Asia.

One Wok To Walk site was crowned the 'Best Chinese Restaurant' in the UK in last year's Deliveroo Awards.

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Find out more about Wok To Walk on their website.

Online menus will be available on Deliveroo and UberEats from Monday 11 May.

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As of 9am 6 May, there have been 1,448,010 tests, with 69,463 tests on 5 May.

1,072,144 people have been tested of which 201,101 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 5 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 30,076 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/cKEui1YBAV

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) May 6, 2020]]> To make things a little less frightening for kids, staff at Salford Royal Hosptial have done something truly brilliant.

Hospitals can be a scary place.

For children, a trip or admission into hospital can be a daunting prospect at any time of year, regardless of the circumstances, but amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, feelings of anxiousness have been heightened.

Staff at Salford Royal Hosptial recognised this and wanted to do something special to ease those worries.

In a now viral post on Facebook yesterday, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust shared pictures of staff members on the PANDA Unit wearing custom-made PEE shields featuring some well-known and much-loved Disney & Pixar characters and animals, including Stitch, Mickey Mouse, Dumbo and Dory.

This heartwarming gesture to make things a little "less scary" has understandably seen members of the public leave messages of support for staff in the hundreds.

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According to the Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust website, the PANDA Unit (Paediatric Assessment and Decision Area) provides dedicated emergency and short stay care for children less than 16 years of age.

The unit is a consultant-led service where children can be assessed, investigated, observed and treated within 24 hours, all without recourse to inpatient areas.

It also provides a Tier 2 Paediatric referral service for residents of Salford, or those patients with a Salford GP and gate-keeping by Paediatric and Emergency Medicine Consultants ensures that over 96% of attendees are currently discharged home directly from the PANDA Unit itself.

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According to official NHS guidance on the gov.uk website, all health and care professionals "should have access to the PPE that protects them for the appropriate setting and context".

"It is recognised that provision of healthcare is dynamic and in a single care episode more than one context may be encountered, PPE should be changed (upgraded) as appropriate."

"A single session refers to a period of time where a health and social care worker is undertaking duties in a specific clinical care setting or exposure environment."

"A session ends when the health and social care worker leaves the clinical care setting or exposure environment." and after sessional use, all used PPE is required to "be removed [and] should be disposed of safely".

For more information regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the UK amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is strongly advised that official sources are referred to on the gov.uk website here.

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According to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 30,076 people have sadly died after testing positive for conornavirus (COVID-19) and the UK now has the highest recorded number of deaths in Europe.

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1258082721374633985?s=20

#StayHomeSaveLives

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As of 9am 6 May, there have been 1,448,010 tests, with 69,463 tests on 5 May.

1,072,144 people have been tested of which 201,101 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 5 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 30,076 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/cKEui1YBAV

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As of 9am 6 May, there have been 1,448,010 tests, with 69,463 tests on 5 May.

1,072,144 people have been tested of which 201,101 tested positive.

As of 5pm on 5 May, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 30,076 have sadly died. pic.twitter.com/cKEui1YBAV

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]]> 15448 0 0 0 The Bank Holiday weekend is right around the corner and ALDI is about to make it a whole lot sweeter.

It's a special 75th VE Day anniversary Bank Holiday tomorrow and with warm temperatures, blue skies and the sunshine continuing to beam down over our lockdown days, there's sure to be a fair few socially-distanced street parties and celebrations on the horizon.

So, if you're searching for the perfect summertime tipple for tomorrow, then ALDI's got you well and truly covered.

The supermarket chain has just launched a brand new range of spirits that are now available nationwide and there really is something for everyone.

With a total of 11 drinks in the mix, this new range includes a wide selection of flavoured gins, gin liqueurs, rum and vodka and with prices starting at just £7.99, you won't have to break the bank either.

Not a big drinker? Or just fancy staying a little more on the sober side? Not to worry as there is even a non-alcoholic 'gin' too and it looks a no less refreshing summer drink than the others.

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Making up ALDI's new range of spirits are:

• Infusionist Gin Liqueur: Lemon Sherbet (£9.99)
• Infusionist Gin Liqueur: Rhubarb & Custard (£9.99)
• Infusionist Gin Liqueur: Strawberry & Marshmallow (£9.99)
• Infusionist Gin Liqueur: Passionfruit & Orange (£9.99)
• Haysmith's Gin: Pink Grapefruit & Orange (£15.99)
• Haysmith's Gin: Raspberry & Thyme (£15.99)
• Haysmith's Gin: Strawberry & Peppercorn (£15.99)
• Tamova Infusion's Cloudy Apple Vodka (£12.99)
• Crossbones Tropical Pineapple Dark Rum (£14.99)
• Barista Brothers Coffee Liqueur (£7.99)
• Kvist Rosa Distilled Non-Alcoholic 'Gin' (£9.99)

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ALDI's brand new range of spirits are now available in stores nationwide and online.

It's advised to check the opening times for your local ALDI store before making any trips and you can do so on the store finder here.

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]]> 15458 0 0 0 If there's someone you're missing in lockdown right now, then how about getting a personalised duvet set with their face printed all over?

Whether it's for your best mate, the partner you're self-isolating separately from, or the family member you've not seen in ages.

This is the perfect way to make sure you don't forget what they look like.

On the flip side too, you could even get one with your face on instead to give to them. Now, they may not have necessarily asked for it or anything, but it'd make a pretty perfect gift to remember you by nonetheless.

These customised duvet cover sets are available from online gift website Shelfie's and according to the product description on its website, "you're spending half your life sleeping (or more), so do yourself and your bed a favour and make it extra special".

Customising takes no time at all as all you need to do is upload your chosen image, then let Shelfies "do all the design magic" and take care of the rest. Within just 48-72 hours, you'll be sent a digital preview of your duvet cover and will be able to make any changes that you'd wish to it before it's sent off for final printing.

The picture design is printed all-over in "extremely high resolution" and is also guaranteed to never peel or fade when washed.

These customised duvet covers are available in twin, queen and king sizes, retail from £97.37 (size dependent) and you can get started on creating your very own set right here.

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If that's a little too much on the pricey side, or perhaps pillows and duvet covers just don't quite fit your brief in general, then how about a personalised hooded blanket instead?

Online gift store Bluecrate, known for "putting faces on everything [it] can", lets you customise hooded blankets with your favourite picture and it's the perfect item to cosy up with. Made with "double-layered, fleecey goodness" and an extra fluffy inside, it means you can be cocooned head-to-toe and also be reminded of the one you miss at the same time.

It's really easy to customise as well.

All you need to do is upload the picture of your choice to the website, just make sure it's clear and front facing, and then Bluecrate's artists will "scatter your picture all over your blanket".

These hooded blankets retail at £59.99, take up to 7-10 days to manufacture (due to personalising), will be delivered to the UK in 1-3 days and you can purchase it here.

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That's not all either.

From loungewear and accessories, to gifts galore for every occasion, if you fancy having a browse at the rest of what's on offer, then you can do so on the Shelfies and Bluecrate websites.

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]]> 15460 0 0 0 May Day isn't stirring up quite as much excitement as it usually does. 

Any other year, we'd already have one foot in the pub by now.

Of course, that can't happen this bank holiday. But that doesn't mean we can't indulge a bit.

Some of the best restaurants in Manchester have launched delivery services just in time for the three-day break - giving you the chance to treat yourself to try some tasty new grub this weekend.

Here are some of our top picks for consideration...

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Hip Hop Chip Shop

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Hip Hop Chip Shop decided to test out their very own cycling delivery service last weekend... which was met with unsurprisingly moreish demand.

The coolest takeaway in town dropped off more than 100 orders during the trial run - and they're back again on bank holiday weekend with a fresh catch of fish for lucky residents in the Ancoats area.

Check out their Twitter for more details on placing orders.

https://twitter.com/thehiphopchippy/status/1249723848196599808?s=20

 

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Rudy's

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There have been plenty of awkward adjustments to make during the past six weeks or so. And whilst we're slowly becoming more familiar with life under lockdown, something we still can't quite get used to is the sight of deserted Rudy's.

Both of these Neapolitan parlours were packed to the rafters almost every evening without fail until quarantine, and this is the first time their seats have gathered dust since the Ancoats branch opened in 2015.

Thankfully, Rudy's have made their award-winning pizza ready for home delivery just in time for the bank holiday. And you can order it via Deliveroo.

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Federal

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Diminutive breakfast hotspot Federal will also transform into a takeaway from tomorrow (Friday 8 May) - serving coffee, brunch dishes and snacks from their NQ branch from 8am-4pm daily until further notice.

The antipodean coffee house will also be whipping up cocktails ready to order at the click of a button.

Claudio Ribeiro, owner of Federal said; “It took us a little while to work out how to do this safely for both customers and staff but we’ve got the plan now and we cannot wait to see all our regulars, and hopefully some new faces, again.”

Visit their Twitter for more info.

https://twitter.com/FederalCafeBar/status/1258349910711205889?s=20

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Archie's

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With their dizzying pink decor and eye-catching publicity stunts, Archie's has moved from local cult favourite into a sought-after celeb hangout during the past decade.

But for all the pizzazz, they're first and foremost famous for their food.

Burgers, chicken, milkshakes and desserts are all up for grabs at Archie's - with delivery available throughout the weekend via Deliveroo.

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Ciaooo

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Ciaooo is another top spot for Italian - and was considered one of Great Ancoats Street's best-kept secrets until word got out about just how good it actually was.

The restaurant has started sending their selection of mighty pizzas out across Manchester in the past few days - along with deep fried lasagne, garlic bread and desserts.

Order a tasty Ciaooo from UberEats here.

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Ancoats Contact-Free Bicycle Delivery.
Thursday - Saturday from 6-9pm.
Pre-orders required before 10pm the day before delivery.
Limited spaces per day, first come first served.
We trialed it last weekend delivering 100+ meals.
This is all we're going to be doing.
FAQs below... pic.twitter.com/yibVTOUh5E

— Hip Hop Chip Shop (@thehiphopchippy) April 13, 2020]]>

Ancoats Contact-Free Bicycle Delivery.
Thursday - Saturday from 6-9pm.
Pre-orders required before 10pm the day before delivery.
Limited spaces per day, first come first served.
We trialed it last weekend delivering 100+ meals.
This is all we're going to be doing.
FAQs below... pic.twitter.com/yibVTOUh5E

— Hip Hop Chip Shop (@thehiphopchippy) April 13, 2020]]>

Hi folks.... We’re busy getting ready for some takeaway & deliveroo action to start in the morning ☕️ 🥑 🍳 keep an eye on our social channels for more details. pic.twitter.com/AMj6gSYn2X

— Federal Cafe & Bar (@FederalCafeBar) May 7, 2020]]>

Hi folks.... We’re busy getting ready for some takeaway & deliveroo action to start in the morning ☕️ 🥑 🍳 keep an eye on our social channels for more details. pic.twitter.com/AMj6gSYn2X

— Federal Cafe & Bar (@FederalCafeBar) May 7, 2020]]>

Ancoats Contact-Free Bicycle Delivery.
Thursday - Saturday from 6-9pm.
Pre-orders required before 10pm the day before delivery.
Limited spaces per day, first come first served.
We trialed it last weekend delivering 100+ meals.
This is all we're going to be doing.
FAQs below... pic.twitter.com/yibVTOUh5E

— Hip Hop Chip Shop (@thehiphopchippy) April 13, 2020]]>

Hi folks.... We’re busy getting ready for some takeaway & deliveroo action to start in the morning ☕️ 🥑 🍳 keep an eye on our social channels for more details. pic.twitter.com/AMj6gSYn2X

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]]> 15474 0 0 0 Since when does the perfect job not exist?

Animal Crossing is back for 2020 and with days during lockdown seemingly endless, it really couldn't have come at a better time.

00s kids across the world rejoiced when Nintendo announced that it would be releasing an updated version of the smash-hit video game series first released back in 2001 and after launching in mid-March, to say it has really taken over would very much be an understatement.

Now, for those already spending a potentially unhealthy amount of time perfecting their island, there's a job opportunity that's honestly too good to pass up on.

Following the incredible success of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons, online homewear brand, Olivia’s, is seeking to recruit a collective of virtual interior design consultants who will provide professional advice for players looking to improve the interiors of their in-game homes.

The best bit? If you're application is successful, then you could get paid upwards of £40 an hour when hired and no, we don't mean bells either, we're talking actual Great British Pounds here.

It almost sounds a bit too good to be true, but we promise you it very much isn't.

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Your daily tasks will include evaluating a client’s current set up and providing creative feedback, helping clients with suggested setups that stay within their budget and explaining the reasoning behind each of these choices, and then also creating multiple designs for each client (should they desire a redesign in the future).

So, what exactly is the criteria for this role then?

Successful applicants must have a working knowledge of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, strong communication skills, confidence in remote working and maybe some previous experience in interior design too. Benefits include flexibility, the opportunity to gain valuable experience by talking to clients and experimenting with different styles, and then the most obvious one of course being that you're literally just getting paid to play Animal Crossing.

Reckon you fit the bill?

If you're looking for a bit more information on the job description, or you fancy applying because why the heck wouldn't you? Then you can find the application form on the Olivia's website here.

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]]> 15479 0 0 0 Manchester Airport today released further details of new measures it is bringing in for passengers and staff.

From 2pm today, people travelling through the Airport will be asked to cover their faces and wear gloves.

The new guidance comes from the airport’s owner, MAG, as part of a wider pilot of measures aimed at working towards a new standard for safe international travel.

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The measures are being brought in at all three of MAG’s airports, making them the first in the UK to ask their passengers to wear face coverings.

Passengers are being encouraged to bring their own gloves and face coverings or face masks to the airport.

However, in the early stages of the pilot, for those arriving without, the airport will provide gloves and masks that can be worn throughout passengers’ time in the airport.

Staff will also be on hand to guide passengers and help them navigate through the usual security processes while wearing protective equipment.

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All flights are currently operating from Terminal One at Manchester and dedicated stations are in place to provide gloves and masks in both arrivals and departure areas.

The move by MAG is designed to ensure that the small number of passengers currently making essential journeys through its airports feel safer and more confident about flying, as well as providing a further level of protection to colleagues working at the airport.

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MAG also believes that the new guidelines represent a first step towards demonstrating ways in which air travel can be safe when more passengers start travelling again. At present, with few flights and passengers at the airport, social distancing is practiced in Manchester Airport’s terminal and the new guidelines will not change that.

However, in the future, face coverings and gloves may form an important part of operating a busier airport terminal safely. The pilot scheme will therefore provide valuable feedback and set a path towards a new minimum standard for safe international travel.

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In addition to the new guidelines for passengers:

• All MAG colleagues serving passengers at Manchester Airport will wear gloves and face masks from today, and all staff working for airport partners will be encouraged to
• Manchester Airport will be conducting some limited temperature screening trials over the next few weeks. Initially, during this trial phase, this will be to test equipment and results will not be communicated to passengers or used to decide whether a passenger can travel
• MAG is considering asking all passengers to make a health declaration in order to enter its airports and will give passengers sufficient notice of any such trials.

Charlie Cornish, Group CEO, MAG, said: “It’s clear that social distancing will not work on any form of public transport. But we’re confident that when the time is right, people will be able to travel safely.

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“MAG has worked with the rest of the airport industry on a new safety framework for travel. We now need the Government to work urgently with us to agree how we operate in the future. This has to be a top priority so that people can be confident about flying, and to get tourism and travel going again.

“At MAG, we’ve taken expert medical advice on how people can travel safely, and we’re pleased to be piloting these new measures at our airports for those passengers who do still need to travel. We expect to be able to agree a new framework by the end of May that will support a restart of the industry as soon as possible.”

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All passengers travelling through Manchester Airport are required to wear gloves and a mask or face covering as part of our Safe System of Travel pilot. We will also be trialling temperature check stations. https://t.co/8ixdBeVrKA pic.twitter.com/zHTWDpkzfx

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All passengers travelling through Manchester Airport are required to wear gloves and a mask or face covering as part of our Safe System of Travel pilot. We will also be trialling temperature check stations. https://t.co/8ixdBeVrKA pic.twitter.com/zHTWDpkzfx

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]]> 15482 0 0 0 Here's a riddle for you: What looks broken when you successfully put it together?

The answer is 'The Accident' - the title of the incredible jigsaw designed like a pane of shattered glass.

yelldesign - a content studio founded in Melbourne - has created this unique clear puzzle for those who like a challenge, but before you even begin to think about giving it go, consider your patience levels.

The product is so infuriatingly difficult it could make you want to crush it into even smaller pieces... ironically making it even more challenging to complete.

This one's for the even-tempered only. You have been warned.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/B_3Ws_hhMii/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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The online description calls The Accident a "one-of-a-kind puzzle", stating that "each line, angle and connection was designed by hand, resulting in 215 unique and beautiful clear pieces."

When complete, the jigsaw measures 585mm x 555mm -  and it's currently available for just over £50 online.

Reckon you could manage it?

It's giving me a headache just looking at it....

 

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]]> 15485 0 0 0 Club nights are just a thing of the past at the moment, but one family has made sure the party's still going on regardless.

A Cambridgeshire Dad has gone viral this week after re-creating a disco for his kids in their back garden during lockdown.

Mark Ramon Walker posted a video of his impressive handy work across various social media platforms on Wednesday and people are quite rightly singing his praises. According to his wife Laura, the "kids love it and he gets to be the door man", so it sounds like a cracking night all round to be fair.

The set up at 'Club Walkers' includes a bar, a dance floor at the end of the garden with colour-changing disco lights and comes complete with a few tunes blasting out too.

Wonder if they take song requests?

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How brilliant it this?

As well as being posted on Mark's TikTok and Facebook, the video was also shared with the more than one million members of the Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook group too. After amassing well over 16,000 interactions and hundreds of comments, it's safe to say that it's given people a bit of inspiration ahead of this Bank Holiday weekend.

We bet there's going to be a fair few socially-distant garden discos across the UK very soon.

Life amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has really flipped normality on its head for a lot of people, but if we look at it on a positive note, we've seen some ace creativity come out of all this madness. This is just another great example showing that lockdown can be loads of fun when you use a little imagination.

Can we come for a night a 'Club Walkers' when this is all over then?

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Busy at club Walkers for a Tuesday night

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]]> 15486 0 0 0 A little town near Peterborough made national news earlier this week when thousands of bees swarmed onto a street sign.

It was a sight to behold. Still, you can't help but think they were congregating a little far from their true nest.

Manchester, after all, is the home of the hive.

The industrious nature of bees has earned them synonymity with Mancunia - a proud city built by hard-working people. These gold and black insects have become our symbol - and you can't walk more than a few steps in the city centre without seeing them hovering on bins, walls and, indeed, street signs.

But it isn't just the diligence of bees that make them kindred spirits to residents of Manchester. It's their behaviour, too

Studies have shown that several generations of bees can settle in a single nest, even caring for offspring that are not their own. A few of us raised around here can relate to upbringings just like that - with multiple family members and friends huddling together under a single roof.

Community is our thing. But what is it that specifically makes Manchester such a different colony to others around the world? What does it mean to be Mancunian?

We asked you. And this is what you told us...

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We posed the question - and the top responses suggested that being Manc involves:

• Having pride and a sense of belonging
• Loving fish, chips and curry sauce
• Possessing a wicked sense of humour
• Being salt of the earth
• An impeccable taste in music
• Covering everything in gravy

Among the dozens of answers, however, one of the best-received slices of insight concerning life inside Mancunia came from Teddy Simpson, who stated:

"Best football team, best music scene, science, industrial revolution, 'tea' is an evening meal, 'alright' is a greeting, "owt" means if you want anything, all round sound people. 'We may not be perfect, but we are from Manchester, so we are close enough'."

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Arguably, there's almost too much buzzing in the city to successfully pinpoint every Mancunian foible.

As one user argued, perhaps being Mancunian is simply "a state of mind."

Mancs do seem to share the same attitude in most cases. It's a mentality that says: If you're one of us already, you'll be looked after. If you aren't, come on in and join us.

There's always room for another in the hive.

Featured image: Dunk on Flickr

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]]> 15503 0 0 0 Wing Fest is sweeping in to save fans from the lockdown slump with supplies of free chicken and hot sauce. 

The UK's biggest chicken wing festival is partnering up with produce provider Field & Flower and American condiment manufacturer Frank's to give away some mouth-watering prizes.

First up for grabs: Free wings.

Field & Flower is offering 1kg of chicken with every first subscription for their store - along with an extra £10 to use online.

All you need to do to claim your free wings and spending money is enter the code STILLGOTWINGS at the checkout before 9pm on 18 May.

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Offer number two: Hot sauce for the whole year.

Frank's RedHot has promised to give a year's supply of their wildly popular, fiery-flavoured bottles to two lucky Twitter users.

To be in with a shot, simply post your best Frank’s RedHot pic with #FRANKSPICKME, tagging both @WingfestUK and @franksredhot_uk.

The deadline for entry is 11:59pm on Thursday 14 May.

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Wing Fest is currently crowdfunding for their 2020 event - which you can learn more about by signing up here.

Head over to the Wing Fest website to stay up-to-date with the latest announcements.

 

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]]> 15514 0 0 0 This OXO cube trick is the key to the perfect roast potatoes and it'll only cost you 30p.

A Limerick dad-of-six has taken to social media this week to share some mouthwatering snaps of perfectly crispy roast potatoes and people have been dying to know just how to recreate the recipe for themselves.

Andrew Price, a lorry driver and keen foodie, uses a chicken OXO stock cube to elevate the humble spud to new heights of flavour.

Creator and regular contributor to the ever-expanding Facebook food group, Rate My Plate Éire, Andrew shared pictures of the roast potatoes with the caption: “Chicken Oxo cube roast spuds, everything you need to make it and the finished product.”

That's not all though.

As well as sharing the pictures, Andrew also revealed to the Daily Star Online his top tips and tricks, along with a step-by-step method for the perfectly crispy spuds so people can try it out at home this Bank Holiday weekend.

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If you're looking to make these golden brown roasties yourself, then all you'll need is some peeled and chopped potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, an onion and two OXO cubes. As mentioned, Andrew likes to use chicken stock cubes, but you are free to use whatever.

Now for the method.

According to Andrew, you'll need to: “Par boil your potatoes and put them in oven proof dish."

“Toss in oil and add the OXO cubes [made into liquid stock with half a cup of water] and seasoning."

“Put them into the oven at 160 degrees Celsius for three hours.”

“Low and slow is best.”

To finish off, he then adds chopped up onion and garlic to help achieve the best flavour possible.

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When asked about why he chooses to share his cooking, Andrew revealed that he posts the tips and tricks “as a way of helping others and inspiring people to cook nice and different meals at home” and judging the plenty of positive comments from others eager to try the trick out for size themselves, he certainly seems to have done just that.

Who's giving this a crack at the weekend then?

Fingers crossed they turn out as tasty as Andrew's do.

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Absolutely heartbroken to tell you that our beloved June Bernicoff passed away on Tuesday following a short illness - it was not related to Covid-19. June & Leon were the #Gogglebox originals & a huge part of the show’s success. I adored them both. Big kiss June darling ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3yi3qdohiQ

— Tania Alexander (@Tanialalexander) May 8, 2020]]> Gogglebox star June Bernicoff has died aged 82 after she fought a short illness.

June, who was an original on the show Gogglebox, was widowed in 2017 when her beloved husband Leon passed away.

They had both been on the show since 2013 and were loved by many.

On behalf of her family, Channel 4 and production company Studio Lambert released a statement which read: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Gogglebox's much-loved June Bernicoff passed away at the age of 82 on May 5 at home with her family by her side after a short illness.

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"As the first couple to be cast for Gogglebox back in 2013, June and her husband Leon were a huge part of the programme's success. Their warmth, wit and contrasting personalities endeared them to the nation during the course of the first 10 series.

"Following Leon's passing in December 2017, June wrote her first book, Leon And June: Our Story, which was a deeply moving and entertaining chronicle of their 60-year love affair.

"A remarkably independent, principled woman with a vivacious sense of humour and a huge passion for life, June will be dearly missed by the entire Gogglebox family, cast and crew. Despite her departure from the show in 2017, she remained a passionate supporter of the programme, watching it every week, and she was in regular contact with the production team.

"Our thoughts are with June's family - Helen and Ian, Julie and Marc, and her beloved grandchildren Frances, Sam and Faye. The family would like to ask for privacy at this sad time, but would like to thank the hospice staff that supported them and cared for June so wonderfully and with such compassion in her final weeks. June's death was not related to Covid 19."

Her death was not related to COVID-19. Our thoughts go out to her friends and family at this sad time.

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Absolutely heartbroken to tell you that our beloved June Bernicoff passed away on Tuesday following a short illness - it was not related to Covid-19. June & Leon were the #Gogglebox originals & a huge part of the show’s success. I adored them both. Big kiss June darling ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3yi3qdohiQ

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From Red to Green....

The yellow and red was very specifically chosen to connote warning, hazard, emergency around the “stay home” message... Red & Green have v different meaning in safety regs... pic.twitter.com/trqdl7A3oc

— Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) May 9, 2020]]>

Is Coronavirus sneaking around in a fake moustache and glasses? If we drop our guard, will it slip us a Micky Finn? What the hell is ‘stay alert’ supposed to mean? pic.twitter.com/8cUmAVBVL7

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 9, 2020]]> Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to reveal a new slogan during tonight's much anticipated coronavirus press briefing.

According to the Mirror, the prime minister will drop the 'stay home' slogan and replace it with 'stay alert' – newspapers have been briefed ahead of the broadcast.

He will tell the nation to "stay alert, control the virus and save lives" when he outlines his alleged roadmap that will take the country slowly out of lockdown.

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However, the revelation that he will change the slogan that so many have lived by for over two months has been criticised by some – including shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth who believes it risks ambiguity.

He said: "We need absolute clarity from Boris Johnson. There's no room for nuance in this.

"This virus exploits ambivalence, it thrives on ambiguity and I think the problem with the slogan that has been briefed to the newspapers is people will be looking slightly puzzled, questioning 'What does it mean to stay alert? What are the Government saying with that?'

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"So I hope that Boris Johnson will offer us that crystal-clear clarity tonight that is desperately needed."

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham also waded in on the idea of changing the messaging, saying it "feels to me like a mistake to drop the clear stay at home message."

However, ministers have been defending the new messaging today, with communities secretary Robert Jenrick saying that the stay-home message had "not gone away" and that it was the right move to "update and broaden" it.

What do you think? Should the messaging change? Let us know your thoughts.

As of Saturday 9 May a total of 31,587 have died after testing positive for COVID-19 in the UK. Find out how you can stay safe by checking out the government website here.

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From Red to Green....

The yellow and red was very specifically chosen to connote warning, hazard, emergency around the “stay home” message... Red & Green have v different meaning in safety regs... pic.twitter.com/trqdl7A3oc

— Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) May 9, 2020]]>

Is Coronavirus sneaking around in a fake moustache and glasses? If we drop our guard, will it slip us a Micky Finn? What the hell is ‘stay alert’ supposed to mean? pic.twitter.com/8cUmAVBVL7

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 9, 2020]]>

Is Coronavirus sneaking around in a fake moustache and glasses? If we drop our guard, will it slip us a Micky Finn? What the hell is ‘stay alert’ supposed to mean? pic.twitter.com/8cUmAVBVL7

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 9, 2020]]>

From Red to Green....

The yellow and red was very specifically chosen to connote warning, hazard, emergency around the “stay home” message... Red & Green have v different meaning in safety regs... pic.twitter.com/trqdl7A3oc

— Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) May 9, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/colonel-tom-moore-has-landed-a-1-5-million-book-deal/ Sun, 10 May 2020 11:43:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=15536

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]]> 15536 0 0 0 Colonel Tom Moore has landed a book deal worth up to £1.5million for his life story, it has been revealed.

The nation's favourite fundraiser has generated over £30 million for the NHS during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and it's not the only offer he has recently received.

Tom has also been asked to write a children’s book, a lifestyle book and a World War Two-inspired cookery book.

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It is understood that the 100-year-old's PR agents have agreed a deal with publisher Michael Joseph which is part of the well known Penguin group.

The book will be pieced together by professionals who are allegedly already jotting down his memoirs via constant phone calls with the war veteran.

The Sun's source allegedly stated: “Discussions on what will be released are ongoing but any books published will go like hot cakes, that’s for sure.”

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It is believed that Penguin Random House has refused to comment on the book deal but did state that “when we are ready to announce something we will.”

The book deal is just a drop in the ocean of what the former Captain has raised for the National Health Service in recent weeks as they fight COVID-19 on the frontline of the pandemic.

And there's no doubt that his memoirs will generate a best seller.

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We are appealing for information in relation to a Robbery that occurred today. Our officers were called to Pendennis...

Posted by GMP Stockport on Saturday, 9 May 2020

]]> A takeaway driver in Stockport was threatened with a weapon in broad daylight on Saturday.

Police officers were called to a report of a delivery driver being threatened by thugs who tried to steal food from him.

Greater Manchester Police say the driver was not hurt during the attempted robbery, which took place at 3pm on Saturday afternoon on Pendennis Road, Heaton Chapel.

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One person has been taken into custody however there is an appeal for more information as police confirm they want to speak to the 'two people' who were apparently filming the incident.

A statement on GMP Stockport's Facebook page reads: "We are appealing for information in relation to a robbery that occurred today.

"Our officers were called to Pendennis Road, Heaton Chapel to a report of a food delivery driver being threatened with a weapon.

"On our officers arriving it was established it had happened at 3pm and suspects had attempted to try and steal food. Thankfully no one was hurt.

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"We currently have one person in custody but we are still within our initial investigation.

"We are particularly interested in speaking to two persons who were seen filming the incident and any other witnesses.

"If you have any information please contact us on 101 quoting incident reference 002327-09052020 or you can use our online chat facility.

"Crimestoppers is also available whereby you can give information anonymously."

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We are appealing for information in relation to a Robbery that occurred today. Our officers were called to Pendennis...

Posted by GMP Stockport on Saturday, 9 May 2020

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Nando's has announced the reopening of a further 61 restaurants across the UK and is also scrapping delivery service charges for the next two weeks.

The popular chicken chain restaurant is "gradually firing grills back up across the country" and now has a total of 216 branches open in some capacity across the UK.

A number of Greater Manchester outlets are open for both delivery and contactless collection services.

Nando's has also knocked off delivery and service charges for the next two weeks. This is an online only offer, so if you're looking to make the most of this deal, you'll need to place your order via the Nando's website, rather than the app.

You’ll also be able to earn chillies from the Nando’s loyalty scheme through the website and you can use them to redeem free food when branches reopen for dine-in.

Nando's made the decision to temporarily close all branches to the public back in March amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

It has been staging a phased-reopening of restaurants for collection and delivery for the past few weeks, but as of yet, no formal date has been confirmed for when dine-in services will resume.

In a statement addressing the measures it is taking to ensure staff and customer safety upon reopening, Nando's said: "Food is being prepared and delivered under strict UK government guidelines, to ensure restaurant teams, delivery drivers and customers are safe."

"Drivers are being instructed to maintain social distancing when waiting to pick up orders, restaurant staff will hand over food whilst maintaining social distancing, and contactless delivery will be available upon request."

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Nando's is currently offering a limited menu due to social distancing measures.

To check which restaurants are open for open for delivery and collection, to check menus and to place your order for free delivery, visit the Nando's website here.

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Our grills are firing, but it’s safety first! Here’s how we’ve turned up the heat on our health and safety measures to make sure our staff and customers are kept safe 🌶️

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Our grills are firing, but it’s safety first! Here’s how we’ve turned up the heat on our health and safety measures to make sure our staff and customers are kept safe 🌶️

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]]> https://themanc.com/style/spring-summer-2020-fashion-ideas-staying-colourful-whilst-the-sun-is-out/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:43:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19076

Life in lockdown has seen many of us staying in our pyjamas for the entire day and ditching the bra. But as the weather has become increasingly warmer, those joggers are no longer a viable option.

If you're in desperate need of some new summer pieces, you can take some inspiration from the clothes pictured above - which are a mixture of Manchester-made garments and items from the high street.

Grey Milk and Megan Crosby are custom-made Manchester brands who can tailor each piece to your measurements - meaning they're definitely worth a look for quirky, one-of-a-kind outfit.

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Another Manc brand featured is Saturday by Megan Ellaby, a fashion influencer who takes the lead in Manchester fashion choices. 

Her catalogue is packed full of colour and bold clashes of prints. You can't make a Manchester fashion board without the classic bucket hat, perfect for picnics in the park as it is both stylish and protective.

High street brands have been putting on some monumental sales over lockdown so take a look to see what bargains you can find!

Zara have been attracting attention from platforms such as TikTok due to their peculiar website and the position models have contorted into to display their clothing range.

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But despite their bold advertising, they do have some essential basics. Be sure to use the website hack by searching ‘TRF collection’ to take you straight past the models posing on oven hobs (yes, you read that correctly).

Shopping from a mixture of independent and chain shops is a good mix, as it means you have a full range of clothes to choose from but don’t forget those working hard to keep a company going, especially in lockdown.

Take a look and shop around, you never know what you might find.

Happy shopping!

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how beyond cute does @n.ann.thrift look in the polly top?! ☻ ⁣ ⁣ the polly top is made from a beautiful printed organic cotton poplin and is shirred row by row to create a super stretchy, comfortable and supportive fit. it can be worn on/off the shoulders depending on your vibe. ⁣ ⁣ to everyone new — welcome!! we do things a bit differently round here:⁣ ⁣ ✿ NO warehouses⁣ ✿ NO mass production⁣ ✿ NO size exclusion⁣ ✿ NO ill fitting garments⁣ ✿ NO shit quality⁣ ✿ NO animal derivatives⁣ ⁣ this is an inclusive, planet friendly, positive space. glad to have ya here. ☻

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how beyond cute does @n.ann.thrift look in the polly top?! ☻ ⁣ ⁣ the polly top is made from a beautiful printed organic cotton poplin and is shirred row by row to create a super stretchy, comfortable and supportive fit. it can be worn on/off the shoulders depending on your vibe. ⁣ ⁣ to everyone new — welcome!! we do things a bit differently round here:⁣ ⁣ ✿ NO warehouses⁣ ✿ NO mass production⁣ ✿ NO size exclusion⁣ ✿ NO ill fitting garments⁣ ✿ NO shit quality⁣ ✿ NO animal derivatives⁣ ⁣ this is an inclusive, planet friendly, positive space. glad to have ya here. ☻

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]]> https://themanc.com/eats/the-allotment-vegan-eatery-has-launched-a-new-delivery-service-across-manchester/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:38:00 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19769

The Allotment Vegan Eatery has announced the launch of a new delivery service to bring fresh plant-based food to the people of Manchester.

The restaurant introduced this exciting alternative to the typical takeaway last week and it's now available to order via Deliveroo.

Delivery is available on Wednesday - Sunday from 3pm-9:30pm and radius restrictions will apply.

Formerly based in Stockport and now located in the heart of Manchester city centre, The Allotment Vegan Eatery is a multi-award-winning vegan restaurant that specialises in plant-based and gluten-free dishes using the best of the season's harvest to bring an entirely new experience to the table for diners.

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Nicole Barker, Operations Manager at AS Hospitality, said: “As much as we love people eating in branch with us, we are aware that due to COVID-19 that the hospitality industry needs to adapt to provide customers with a new way of experiencing our offering."

She continued: "It is not always convenient for everyone to get in to see us and due to recent circumstances we want to be able to offer our customers the option of enjoying our comforting and honest food when and where it is best for them."

"We hope our followers will love the option and ease of pre-ordering their food for collection, or to have it delivered to the comfort of their own home.”

To download the Deliveroo app and view menu choices, you can do so here.

It has also been revealed that The Allotment Vegan Eatery is looking to reopen its Manchester city centre restaurant in line with government guidelines on 4th July, but hopes that in the meantime, this new delivery service will be able to reach as many customers as possible craving their fresh food fix.

You can visit The Allotment Vegan Eatery website here for more information.

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Delivery service now LIVE!⠀ ⠀ The wait is finally over. The Allotment Vegan Eatery now offers delivery. Enjoy a selection of our mouth-watering plant based dishes in the comfort of your own home.⠀ ⠀ You will be able to order delivery Wednesday - Sunday from 3pm-9.30pm on Deliveroo. To order delivery download the Deliveroo app and search The Allotment Vegan Eatery or visit our website and click on delivery. Link in the bio. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #delivery #fooddelivery #foodorders #vegandelivery #veganfooddelivered #vegan #vegansofig #veganfood #vegans #veganlifestyle #veganeats #veganfoodie #veganmanchester #vegandinner #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedfood #plantbasedvegan #plantbasedlife #veganpower #food #foodie #vegetarian #vegetarianfood #manchester #manchesterfood #manchestergram #manchesterfoodie #glutenfree #manchesterfooddelivery

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Delivery service now LIVE!⠀ ⠀ The wait is finally over. The Allotment Vegan Eatery now offers delivery. Enjoy a selection of our mouth-watering plant based dishes in the comfort of your own home.⠀ ⠀ You will be able to order delivery Wednesday - Sunday from 3pm-9.30pm on Deliveroo. To order delivery download the Deliveroo app and search The Allotment Vegan Eatery or visit our website and click on delivery. Link in the bio. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #delivery #fooddelivery #foodorders #vegandelivery #veganfooddelivered #vegan #vegansofig #veganfood #vegans #veganlifestyle #veganeats #veganfoodie #veganmanchester #vegandinner #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedfood #plantbasedvegan #plantbasedlife #veganpower #food #foodie #vegetarian #vegetarianfood #manchester #manchesterfood #manchestergram #manchesterfoodie #glutenfree #manchesterfooddelivery

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/mcdonalds-reopening-for-walk-in-takeaway-and-click-and-collect-orders-from-june-17/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:43:47 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19808

McDonald's is officially reopening branches for walk-in takeaway and click and collect orders from 17 June.

The Golden Arches has already reopened more than 900 restaurants for drive-thru across the UK, but from next week, fast food fans will be able to order in-person at 11 McDonald's service station locations.

Social distancing measures will be in place, including one-way systems and limits on customer numbers.

Dining spaces and toilets will also be closed.

The locations of the branches set to reopen will be confirmed next week.

Delivery options are also being increased from 10 June - meaning more people are likely to be able to order via UberEats.

The limited menu is being steadily lifted from 24 June, too, with breakfast items being rolled out in select restaurants.

McDonald’s UK & Ireland chief executive Paul Pomroy said today: "We’re delighted to be back.

"I am extremely proud of our employees, franchisees and suppliers who are working so hard in so many communities already.

"The high street is at the heart of our business, it is where we started in the UK, in Woolwich over 45 years ago."

]]> 19808 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/little-britain-removed-from-bbc-iplayer-and-netflix-amid-blackface-controversy/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:11:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19864

It's been revealed that Little Britain has been removed from streaming / on demand services amid growing controversies over the show's use of blackface for characters.

The Daily Mail has announced today that BBC iPlayer, Netflix and BritBox are amongst the broadcasters to have removed the classic 00s comedy sketch programme from their show roster.

It's believed to be a response to recent heavy criticism amid the Black Lives Matter movement.

Little Britain, created by and staring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, ran on the BBC from 2003 - 2005 and developed a cult fan base whilst on air.

The pair's other show Come Fly With Me has also been removed.

In Little Britain, David Walliams regularly wore make up to play health-spa guest Desiree DeVere and in Come Fly With Me, he played ‘passenger liaison officer’ Moses Beacon and airline boss Omar Baba. Matt Lucas also famously played characters including coffee shop worker Precious Little and airport worker Taaj on the airline comedy sketch show.

Calls to remove both of the shows from streaming / on demand services began gaining a wide amount of traction on social media platforms last week.

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A spokesperson for the BBC said: "There’s a lot of historical programming available on BBC iPlayer, which we regularly review."

"Times have changed since Little Britain first aired so it is not currently available on BBC iPlayer."

On its decision to remove the shows, BritBox added: "Times have changed since Little Britain first aired, so it is not currently available on BritBox. Come Fly With Me has not been available on the service for six months."

Matt Lucas has previously spoken out about the show's use of blackface in an interview with Big Issue back in 2017 and told the publication that he believed it was "lazy" for white people to "get a laugh just by playing black characters".

He said: "If I could go back and do Little Britain again, I wouldn’t make those jokes about transvestites. I wouldn’t play black characters. Basically, I wouldn’t make that show now. It would upset people. We made a more cruel kind of comedy than I’d do now."

He also added that there was no "bad intent there" and they had simply been showing off about "what a diverse bunch of people we could play".

David Walliams has also previously acknowledged in a past interview that he would "definitely do [things] differently" in today’s cultural landscape if the shows were to ever be revived.

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So happy to see people finally tearing into David Walliams and Matt Lucas. Little Britain has done irreparable damage to how the British perceive trans, black and disabled peoples.

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You lot wanna bring white chicks into this which is not the issue. This is. Wtf little Britain. pic.twitter.com/o8JAljFBQX

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Has @davidwalliams ever apologised for doing Blackface in Little Britain? Coz it seems like everyone has forgotten that he did, so here’s a reminder pic.twitter.com/USeMfW7SV3

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People are wondering why @NetflixUK had removed Little Britain and Come Fly With Me.... Hmm, let me think... pic.twitter.com/iLRGbcaX8P

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People are wondering why @NetflixUK had removed Little Britain and Come Fly With Me.... Hmm, let me think... pic.twitter.com/iLRGbcaX8P

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Has @davidwalliams ever apologised for doing Blackface in Little Britain? Coz it seems like everyone has forgotten that he did, so here’s a reminder pic.twitter.com/USeMfW7SV3

— Asa Haynes (@Asa_Haynes) June 5, 2020]]>

You lot wanna bring white chicks into this which is not the issue. This is. Wtf little Britain. pic.twitter.com/o8JAljFBQX

— M.D🥰. (@mariamad97) June 5, 2020]]>

So happy to see people finally tearing into David Walliams and Matt Lucas. Little Britain has done irreparable damage to how the British perceive trans, black and disabled peoples.

— JimJamJimJam (@Dammit_Zangief) June 5, 2020]]>

So happy to see people finally tearing into David Walliams and Matt Lucas. Little Britain has done irreparable damage to how the British perceive trans, black and disabled peoples.

— JimJamJimJam (@Dammit_Zangief) June 5, 2020]]>

You lot wanna bring white chicks into this which is not the issue. This is. Wtf little Britain. pic.twitter.com/o8JAljFBQX

— M.D🥰. (@mariamad97) June 5, 2020]]>

Has @davidwalliams ever apologised for doing Blackface in Little Britain? Coz it seems like everyone has forgotten that he did, so here’s a reminder pic.twitter.com/USeMfW7SV3

— Asa Haynes ✊🏾 (@Asa_Haynes) June 5, 2020]]>

People are wondering why @NetflixUK had removed Little Britain and Come Fly With Me.... Hmm, let me think... pic.twitter.com/iLRGbcaX8P

— Kris Who Is Antifa (@KrisWhoTweets) June 6, 2020]]>

So happy to see people finally tearing into David Walliams and Matt Lucas. Little Britain has done irreparable damage to how the British perceive trans, black and disabled peoples.

— JimJamJimJam (@Dammit_Zangief) June 5, 2020]]>

You lot wanna bring white chicks into this which is not the issue. This is. Wtf little Britain. pic.twitter.com/o8JAljFBQX

— M.D🥰. (@mariamad97) June 5, 2020]]>

Has @davidwalliams ever apologised for doing Blackface in Little Britain? Coz it seems like everyone has forgotten that he did, so here’s a reminder pic.twitter.com/USeMfW7SV3

— Asa Haynes ✊🏾 (@Asa_Haynes) June 5, 2020]]>

People are wondering why @NetflixUK had removed Little Britain and Come Fly With Me.... Hmm, let me think... pic.twitter.com/iLRGbcaX8P

— Kris Who Is Antifa (@KrisWhoTweets) June 6, 2020]]>

So happy to see people finally tearing into David Walliams and Matt Lucas. Little Britain has done irreparable damage to how the British perceive trans, black and disabled peoples.

— JimJamJimJam (@Dammit_Zangief) June 5, 2020]]>

You lot wanna bring white chicks into this which is not the issue. This is. Wtf little Britain. pic.twitter.com/o8JAljFBQX

— M.D🥰. (@mariamad97) June 5, 2020]]>

Has @davidwalliams ever apologised for doing Blackface in Little Britain? Coz it seems like everyone has forgotten that he did, so here’s a reminder pic.twitter.com/USeMfW7SV3

— Asa Haynes ✊🏾 (@Asa_Haynes) June 5, 2020]]>

People are wondering why @NetflixUK had removed Little Britain and Come Fly With Me.... Hmm, let me think... pic.twitter.com/iLRGbcaX8P

— Kris Who Is Antifa (@KrisWhoTweets) June 6, 2020]]>

So happy to see people finally tearing into David Walliams and Matt Lucas. Little Britain has done irreparable damage to how the British perceive trans, black and disabled peoples.

— JimJamJimJam (@Dammit_Zangief) June 5, 2020]]>

You lot wanna bring white chicks into this which is not the issue. This is. Wtf little Britain. pic.twitter.com/o8JAljFBQX

— M.D🥰. (@mariamad97) June 5, 2020]]>

Has @davidwalliams ever apologised for doing Blackface in Little Britain? Coz it seems like everyone has forgotten that he did, so here’s a reminder pic.twitter.com/USeMfW7SV3

— Asa Haynes ✊🏾 (@Asa_Haynes) June 5, 2020]]>

People are wondering why @NetflixUK had removed Little Britain and Come Fly With Me.... Hmm, let me think... pic.twitter.com/iLRGbcaX8P

— Kris Who Is Antifa (@KrisWhoTweets) June 6, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/care-home-in-stockport-sets-up-safe-drive-through-so-residents-can-enjoy-visitors/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:22:08 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19876

A care home in Stockport has set up a drive-through for visitors, enabling residents to see their loved ones at a safe distance.

Those living at Sunrise of Bramhall can venture outdoors to a designated spot and speak to their friends and family as they pull up alongside them in a vehicle.

For months, care home residents have been unable to meet others given their high-risk status as a "vulnerable group" for COVID-19 transmission.

Ruth Baggs at Sunrise of Bramhall said the process of helping people see their loved ones again has been a "privilege."

Speaking to the BBC, she said: "It's looking at that risk and managing the risk and making sure we are keeping people safe, but also looking at the benefits to people with regards to their mental health and wellbeing."

The government announced yesterday that staff and residents in care homes across the country can now access coronavirus tests even if they have no symptoms.

Minister for Care, Helen Whately said: "Care homes are on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19 and we are determined that staff have everything they need to keep themselves and their residents safe.

"Opening up whole care home testing to the whole social care sector, regardless of symptoms, means we can prevent and control outbreaks and protect the most vulnerable."

You can watch the full video of Sunrise of Bramhall's drive-through facilities captured by BBC North West here.

]]> 19876 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/these-little-dog-steps-are-perfect-for-helping-your-pup-tackle-big-climbs/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:30:17 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19893

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Little legs and big climbs aren't usually compatible and this is why they can benefit from a lift up from from time to time.

As most pet owners will tell you, our pets are our best friends, but not everyone is particularly fond of having their pets climb on furniture items. For those who don't mind, or actively encourage it though, we've found some handy pet stairs on Amazon and there's probably more benefits to them than you initially thought.

The Pet Gear Step Stairs are designed to "help maintain and protect your pet's joint health".

It's widely known that "pets who constantly jump off sofas, beds, and other furniture can place unnecessary strain on the joints" and this could potentially lead to arthritis in the future.

As with any steps some dogs may need a bit of training at first, but once they've mastered the knack, it'll do them a world of good in the long run.

These stairs are best suited for pets up to 150 pounds and over a year old.

According to the product description on Amazon, the Pet Gear Step Stairs "has wide, deep steps to give smaller dogs the ability to get their entire body on each platform and large dogs the ability to comfortably climb the stairs."

"The innovative incline of each step reduces the amount of stairs needed to climb, eliminating stress on your pet and the carpet tread is easily removable and machine washable."

They're also really easy to assemble by snapping together in a matter of seconds and requiring no tools.

The stairs are retailing on Amazon from £44.97 + postage/packaging and has a multitude of positive reviews from plenty of satisfied customers, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

Other colours and size/weight models that are suitable for different dog breeds are available, but do note that pricing does tend to vary.

They're also eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

If you know a pair of little pup legs that could do with a helping hand every now and then, you can get the Pet Gear Step Stairs from Amazon here.

]]> 19893 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/chester-zoo-confirms-it-will-reopen-to-public-on-june-15/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:28:57 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19944

Chester Zoo has finally been given the green light to reopen on June 15 after it recently launched an urgent appeal to the public following government orders to stay closed indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The UK’s biggest charity zoo said that it had “tried to stay positive during the pandemic” and really wanted to “be a beacon of hope”, but the crisis and uncertainty had unfortunately left it fighting for its future.

After a huge outpouring of support, the zoo then launched their #SaveOurZoo appeal, which asked the public to help them raise a whopping 1.6 million per month to keep the zoo alive – and in just over a week they have already generated a staggering £2.4 million.

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Over 100,000 individual people donated to the cause, organised fundraisers, and generally rallied for the iconic North West zoo – and Iceland even adopted all of their Humboldt penguins in a bid to support the #SaveOurZoo campaign.

The support has been overwhelming, so much so that they were tonight told that they'll finally be able to reopen on June 15, during a move by the government which will allow outdoor attractions to open back up where the risk of coronavirus transmission is low.

Speaking about the news, Jamie Christon, Chief Operating Officer at Chester Zoo, said: 

“A week ago we were in despair, not knowing when we would reopen, or if we could even survive if our gates had to remain closed for much longer.

“But the unwavering support of the public, our members, those MPs who listened to us and backed our corner, and our global community has completely humbled us. It’s wonderful that, together, we have been heard. We’ll be forever grateful to those who lent us their voice in our moment of need. To them we say thank you, from the very bottom of our hearts. We are also incredibly thankful to the Government for taking this step, for us, and for conservation of threatened species.

“This isn’t over just yet though. There’s no denying that the zoo has suffered severe financial damage over the past three months and the road to recovery will be long and uncertain. 

“However, we now start the process of rebuilding this great charity zoo, as we prepare to safely welcome back visitors through our gates – albeit in much, much fewer numbers – from Monday 15 June. We are in no doubt that this is why now, today (10/06/2020), on the 89^th birthday of Chester Zoo, we have hope that we will survive.”

Tomorrow, the Prime Minister will provide an update on the easing of the national lockdown, and further changes which are expected to take effect from 15 June.

Mr Johnson is expected to announce that ALL zoos will be allowed to reopen from 15 June, subject to appropriate social distancing measures being in place. 

This will include keeping indoor exhibitions, such as reptile houses, closed and ensuring other amenities like cafes are in line with the government’s wider guidance.

A Downing Street official said: “People are continuing to make huge sacrifices to reduce the spread of coronavirus and avoid a second spike, but we know it is tough and where we can safely open up more attractions, and it is supported by the science, we will do so.

“This is by necessity a careful process, but we hope the reopening of safari parks and zoos will help provide families with more options to spend time outdoors, while supporting the industry caring for these incredible animals.”

The news comes on the eve of Chester Zoo's 89th birthday... Happy birthday, Chester Zoo.

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Monsoon Accessorize has confirmed this morning that it has entered into administration and is said to be putting around 545 jobs at risk.

The high street fashion retailer has also announced the permanent closure of 35 branches across the UK.

The company is the latest chain to suffer amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and was understood to be trading profitably before lockdown.

The chain currently operates around 220 stores across the country with several outlets in Greater Manchester.

A deal has reportedly been agreed to save the majority of the chain's outlets.

The deal will transfer around 450 jobs to Adena Brands, owned by Monsoon Accessorize founder Peter Simon, which has promised to inject £15 million into the business to allow the remaining stores to stay open. Mr Simon will now try to renegotiate with landlords to get a better deal on the remaining 162 store leases.

Tony Wright, joint administrator and partner at FRP, said: "We had to move quickly and decisively to secure the future of Monsoon and Accessorize, as many jobs as possible and the presence of these two iconic brands on the UK high street."

"After assessing a range of options this deal achieves those goals with least disruption to the business in an already challenging retail environment. We are now committed to working with Adena Brands as they enter talks with landlords to agree future terms across their store portfolio and look to transfer more jobs to the buyer."

"We'll also be working with the Redundancy Payments Service to support all affected employees through this difficult time."

It has not yet been confirmed which stores are to close permenantly.

More to follow.

]]> 19970 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-council-announce-600k-plan-to-transform-city-centre-for-cycling/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:40:47 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19988

Manchester City Council has unveiled its proposed plans to transform several pedestrian zones and cycle routes throughout the city centre.

Council bosses are hoping to gain £600,000 from the government to fund schemes across the borough.

They are proposing to help residents travel on foot and by bicycle with more ease during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in the long term by creating new pedestrian and cycle-only zones.

The council says it also wants to make "permanent improvements" to the city’s cycle network at 20 different locations and create "low-traffic filtered neighbourhoods".

The plans follow the announcement and current project to designate part of Deansgate as a pedestrian and cycle zone, and widen pavements so that people have enough space to observe social distancing, along with the plans to revive Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter.

If the bid for funding is successful, the council has indicated that the first phase of work the would look to plug caps in the city's cycle network, including Lower Mosley Street and Princess Road in the city centre, Stretford Road in Hulme, Albert Street in Beswick and Parsonage Road in Withington.

Speaking to the MEN about the unveiling of the proposed plans, Councillor Angeliki Stogia, the council's Executive Member for the Environment, Planning and Transport, said: "Encouraging residents to travel on foot and by bike has long been a key priority for us, in order to help create a healthier, cleaner city."

“In response to the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus pandemic, we have already carried out significant amounts of work, including footway widening to support pedestrians to socially distance and the creation of a new pedestrian and cycle zone on Deansgate, but we want to do much more to improve the city’s cycling and walking infrastructure as quickly as possible."

"Through this funding bid, we are seeking support for additional work which can be delivered in the short-term, but which also has the potential to secure longer-term benefits for people travelling across the city by bike or on foot."

"We are hopeful of a speedy and positive response to our bid from the government, so that we can get moving urgently with schemes which will complement our significant existing investment in building a safer, greener transport network for Manchester."

For more information on current cycling routes and pedestrian zones across the borough, please visit the Manchester City Council website here.

]]> 19988 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/uk-economy-to-take-biggest-hit-among-developed-countries-due-to-coronavirus/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:11:46 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19992

The UK is set to be the developed country that suffers the most economic damage from the pandemic, according to new statistics.

Data released by The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that the British economy is expected shrink by as much as 11.5% in 2020.

The forecast puts the UK at the top of the pile for worst-affected nations, revealing that France and Italy will also be dealt severe financial blows as their economies contract by 11.4% and 11.3% respectively.

Germany’s decline in national income (GDP) is set to be 6.6% in 2020, while Spain’s will fall by 11.1%.

The OECD has warned that the world is set for the "most severe economic recession" in almost one hundred years.

In the event of a second-wave lockdown, the UK economy could contract by a record-breaking 14%.

Laurence Boone, the OECD’s chief economist, said: “Governments must seize this opportunity to engineer a fairer and more sustainable economy, making competition and regulation smarter, modernising government taxes, spending, and social protection.

"Prosperity comes from dialogue and cooperation. This holds true at the national and global level.”

]]> 19992 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/uk-airlines-offer-travel-updates-on-flights-and-refunds-ahead-of-summer/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:58:09 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20008

Many UK airlines are resuming a limited flight schedule from next month after grinding their fleet to a halt amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

EasyJet, Jet 2, Ryanair and British Airways are among the airlines to issue recent statements regarding updates on flights and refunds.

The UK government currently advises against all non-essential flight travel, but this is reportedly set to be addressed and altered over the coming weeks.

It looks to offer a fresh hope for holidaymakers ahead of the summer season.

Here is everything you need to know about flights running this year and current refund situations.

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EasyJet

EasyJet has confirmed it will be resuming limited flights from 15th June.

This is set to start with domestic routes only, followed by half of its 1,022 fleet flying overseas from July, and then by August, 75% of routes will be operating, but only with around 30% its normal flying capacity between July - September.

EasyJet passengers looking for a refund have been offered three alternative options - a cash refund, a free flight change or a voucher and goodwill credit.

Cash refunds could take between 28 - 90 days to be processed at present.

The airline has waived the flight date change fee, so you can transfer for FREE onto any other easyJet flight within Europe up until May 2021.

For a voucher and credit, you will receive the voucher of the full cost of the flight, with goodwill options including a £50 easyJet Holidays voucher, or a £5 easyJet flight voucher.

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Jet 2

Jet2 has announced a postponement to the launch of their flights.

The airline is set to resume from 15th July 15 to around 40 European destinations including Spain, Portugal and Greece.

Regarding refunds, Jet2 is allowing passengers to either move their flight booking to another date without charge, or to use a credit note within six months.

Passengers wishing for a refund will have to contact Jet2 directly.

If you're looking for more information, it's advised to visit the Jet 2 website here.

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Ryanair

Ryanair has confirmed it will be resuming flights abroad from 1st July.

It's believed that 1,000 daily flights to popular destinations including Spain, Greece and Portugal will be the target and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary declared on Good Morning Britain that thousands of families had already booked a trip abroad in July and August.

Due to "an unprecedented record backlog of cancellations", Ryanair passengers looking for refunds have been told they can be expected to wait 10 - 12 weeks.

Many passengers are instead being offered credit notes instead of refunds, which will convert back to a refund if not used within 12 months.

In an email to customers, the airline explains: "Please note that if you do not use the voucher before the expiry date you will receive a full cash refund. In the event you use the voucher in part, you will also receive the option of voucher for the balance or a cash refund after the expiry date.”

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British Airways

British Airways has announced that it hopes to resume flights from 1st July, starting with just eight routes from London Heathrow Airport.

International flights will resume to 29 destinations within North America, Asia and Africa later in July.

There has been no indication of when flight travel from Manchester Airport is set to resume.

British Airways customers with affected flights are entitled to a cash refund by calling its customer service, but due to high demand, it may be difficult to get through. Alternatively, passengers can claim a voucher to use for a flight booking before the end of April 2022 by filling in an online form.

The airline is also offering Avios points as an option for cancelled flights.

You can find out more information regarding refunds via the British Airways website here.

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Oldham councillors have said that taxi passengers in the region are "at risk" after an annual licensing report revealed that 41 per cent of vehicles in the area have failed condition checks since April 2019.

Cabs were found to have a range of problems during the evaluations including unsuitable suspensions, lights, tyres and fire safety equipment.

Chadderton South's Graham Shuttleworth said he was "seriously concerned" about the numbers, with members of the local licensing committee set to begin talks with the taxi industry and make improvements.

The plans involve reducing the maximum age of taxi vehicles on the road from 12 years to ten. 

John Garforth, Trading Standards and Licensing manager, said that the current pass rate for taxis in the borough was "disappointing" and "concerning".

An agreement has been made to gather more information about the failures and present these findings to the taxi trade.

The total number of taxis found to have failed condition checks in Oldham since last April was 1,044.

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Salvi's Pizzeria Napoletana, on John Dalton Street, was shocked to find the restaurant's door completely damaged after a break-in this morning.

CCTV footage shows two burglars smashing into the building at around 2.10am on Wednesday 10th June.

It is believed that used a block/weight taken from a building site skip opposite the property.

An iPad, cash, bottles of wine, alcohol and other items of stock were taken. The damage is expected to set Salvi's back by around £3,000 - £4,000 and also unfortunately looking to force back plans to reopen after lockdown.

Staff were preparing to re-open the popular Manchester pizzeria as a takeaway and delivery service next week after being closed for the past few months amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but the damage to the site means plans will inevitably be delayed.

Speaking to the MEN regarding the burglary, Ruby Fryman, a spokesperson for Salvi's, said: "They took the iPad, cash, stock including wine and alcohol, but the damage to the door will cost the most."

"We were about to re-open as a takeaway and delivery next week. Everyone has been saying 'when are you doing takeaway'. We were in the process of preparing for that [and] the iPad was in there as we were setting up to open."

She continued: "Obviously, the hospitality industry has been hit the hardest by this whole thing."

"We have been trying to keep spirits up with video tutorials and cooking videos. We have been working really hard and planning for when we can reopen, and keeping our followers engaged."

"So it feels like a kick in the teeth."

The burglary was reported to the Greater Manchester Police this morning and Salvi's has thanked officers from the city centre policing team for their assistance via Twitter.

The tweet read: "Last night Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana was broken into".

"Obviously we are gutted but as always we’ll bounce back. If anyone saw anything at all on John Dalton Street please contact us!"

"Thanks to @GMPCityCentre for all your help this morning".

https://twitter.com/SalvisMcr/status/1270641121102827520?s=20

No arrests have been made yet, but police are due to review CCTV footage from neighbouring properties.

Any witnesses, or anyone with further information is asked to contact GMP on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 and quote the log number 508/June 10/2020.

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Last night Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana was broken into! Obviously we are gutted but as always we’ll bounce back! If anyone saw anything at all on John Dalton Street please contact us! Thanks to @GMPCityCentre for all your help this morning. pic.twitter.com/oOVGNz0tIy

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Last night Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana was broken into! Obviously we are gutted but as always we’ll bounce back! If anyone saw anything at all on John Dalton Street please contact us! Thanks to @GMPCityCentre for all your help this morning. pic.twitter.com/oOVGNz0tIy

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Last night Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana was broken into! Obviously we are gutted but as always we’ll bounce back! If anyone saw anything at all on John Dalton Street please contact us! Thanks to @GMPCityCentre for all your help this morning. pic.twitter.com/oOVGNz0tIy

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Last night Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana was broken into! Obviously we are gutted but as always we’ll bounce back! If anyone saw anything at all on John Dalton Street please contact us! Thanks to @GMPCityCentre for all your help this morning. pic.twitter.com/oOVGNz0tIy

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Last night Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana was broken into! Obviously we are gutted but as always we’ll bounce back! If anyone saw anything at all on John Dalton Street please contact us! Thanks to @GMPCityCentre for all your help this morning. pic.twitter.com/oOVGNz0tIy

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Last night Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana was broken into! Obviously we are gutted but as always we’ll bounce back! If anyone saw anything at all on John Dalton Street please contact us! Thanks to @GMPCityCentre for all your help this morning. pic.twitter.com/oOVGNz0tIy

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It's been a long time since we've had the chance to visit our favourite Manchester hotspots. You'd be forgiven for forgetting what they look like.

If you a fancy a reminder - it's worth venturing over to an Instagram account called sim.ulatedmanchester

User Jess Vaughan has recreated many of the most popular city centre spaces in digital format... using The Sims 4.

The gamer, from Ancoats, has spent hours on the video game rebuilding Manchester from the ground up - designing computerised versions of venues such as Oyster Bar, Peveril of the Peak and Albert's Schloss.

The resemblance is uncanny.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBFsmlHgXLo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Jess has also constructed copies of Canal Street, Ancoats Marina and St Ann's Square - giving her Sims characters a true taste of Manchester life in the process.

Some of her designs have been shared online, too - meaning fellow gamers can take advantage and incorporate the architecture into their own Sims worlds.

It's taken a lot of patience and precision, and some of the early builds involved a bit of trial and error.

"I started one day on a whim," Jess tells The Manc.

"I created Cutting Room square in Ancoats and it was overambitious to say the least. I'd never done Sims builds of this scale and I didn't have a grasp on the game's capability, so it crashed and I wasn't able to access my save file. I was fuming.

"Luckily, I'd taken a few blurry screenshots beforehand which I decided to share with friends and they loved it.

"This led me to create my Instagram page and experiment with more Manchester buildings."

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5yZA3APWW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Jess' most recent project has been the iconic Oxford Road - which includes a wide variety of familiar landmarks viewers are sure to know and love.

It's her favourite creation so far .

"I've included The Thirsty Scholar under the arches, the steps to Oxford Road as well as the Salisbury and Grand Central. I think it captures the space well and I think a lot of people will like it fingers crossed!

"The most challenging [design] is definitely buildings with rounded walls. As Sims 4 building is on a grid, the nearest I can get the the illusion of a rounded wall is an octagon. Unfortunately this means that Central Library would be impossible."

Jess' virtual buildings have attracted huge praise online; particularly from those who have also spent a huge chunk of lockdown engrossed in The Sims and can appreciate the work that goes into recreating a whole city.

"The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive," Jess explains.

"People have been reaching out saying how much they love the builds and a lot have been tagging their friends and sharing memories in the comments. Which are great to read through."

https://www.instagram.com/p/CA92CsrADZr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

It'll still be a few weeks at least until we can visit many of these locations in waking life. But at least with The Sims, we can take a virtual trip into town.

"I'm not stopping anytime soon," Jess tells us.

"I've got a long list of builds and I can happily say that I love what I'm creating."

Head over to the @sim.ulated Instagram account to marvel at Manchester in computer code.

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One of the most iconic beer gardens, @oldwellington and Sinclair's Oyster Bar. It's almost the weekend and am I the only one missing beer gardens? Even with this weather. But I think a takeaway beer or bottle of wine can fill the void✌ Unlike my other builds, sadly this isn't on the Gallery because I am an idiot who took the screen shots and saved the file without uploading to the gallery and then saved over the file.. fuming. #manchestercitycentre #manchester #mcr #mcrlife #thisismcr #theoldwellington #sinclairsoysterbar #pub #beergarden #thesims #sims4 #thesims4 #sims4build #sims4builds #simsbuild #simsbuilding

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It's the weekend, so to honor the Saturday sesh that we miss so dearly, we have @albertsschloss and @alberthallmcr 🥂 If you'd like to add this build to your game, search 'Albert Schloss' in the Sims 4 Gallery. #manchestercitycentre #manchesterlife #manchester #manchesternightlife #mcr #mcrlife #thisismcr #albertsschlossmanchester #alberthall #sims4build #thesims #thesims4 #simsbuild #sims4builds #sims4building

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Next we have The Peveril of the Peak. Lockdown has my missing pubs and pints. One day we'll be best in the beer gardens 🍻 If you'd like to add this to your game, search 'Peveril Pub' on the Sims 4 Gallery. #manchestercitycentre #manchester #mcr #manchesterlife #manchesterpub #pub #sims4 #thesims #thesims4 #sims4game #sims4build #sims4builds #simsbuilds #simstagram

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It's pride month, so let's celebrate Canal Street 💕 I've got a couple of builds capturing Canal Street and we are starting with @churchills_manchester1 & @brewersmcr 🏳️‍🌈 One day we'll be back drinking and laughing with friends and family on Canal Street 💕 If you'd like to add this build to your sims game, search 'Canal Street' in the Sims 4 Gallery. #manchester #manchestercitycentre #thisismcr #mcrlife #mcr #canalstreet #pridemonth #manchesterpride #sims4 #thesims #thesims4 #simsbuilds #sims4builds #sims4build #simsbuild #simstagram

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One of the most iconic beer gardens, @oldwellington and Sinclair's Oyster Bar. It's almost the weekend and am I the only one missing beer gardens? Even with this weather. But I think a takeaway beer or bottle of wine can fill the void✌ Unlike my other builds, sadly this isn't on the Gallery because I am an idiot who took the screen shots and saved the file without uploading to the gallery and then saved over the file.. fuming. #manchestercitycentre #manchester #mcr #mcrlife #thisismcr #theoldwellington #sinclairsoysterbar #pub #beergarden #thesims #sims4 #thesims4 #sims4build #sims4builds #simsbuild #simsbuilding

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It's the weekend, so to honor the Saturday sesh that we miss so dearly, we have @albertsschloss and @alberthallmcr 🥂 If you'd like to add this build to your game, search 'Albert Schloss' in the Sims 4 Gallery. #manchestercitycentre #manchesterlife #manchester #manchesternightlife #mcr #mcrlife #thisismcr #albertsschlossmanchester #alberthall #sims4build #thesims #thesims4 #simsbuild #sims4builds #sims4building

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Next we have The Peveril of the Peak. Lockdown has my missing pubs and pints. One day we'll be best in the beer gardens 🍻 If you'd like to add this to your game, search 'Peveril Pub' on the Sims 4 Gallery. #manchestercitycentre #manchester #mcr #manchesterlife #manchesterpub #pub #sims4 #thesims #thesims4 #sims4game #sims4build #sims4builds #simsbuilds #simstagram

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It's pride month, so let's celebrate Canal Street 💕 I've got a couple of builds capturing Canal Street and we are starting with @churchills_manchester1 & @brewersmcr 🏳️‍🌈 One day we'll be back drinking and laughing with friends and family on Canal Street 💕 If you'd like to add this build to your sims game, search 'Canal Street' in the Sims 4 Gallery. #manchester #manchestercitycentre #thisismcr #mcrlife #mcr #canalstreet #pridemonth #manchesterpride #sims4 #thesims #thesims4 #simsbuilds #sims4builds #sims4build #simsbuild #simstagram

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]]> https://themanc.com/property/searches-for-property-in-ibiza-up-174-thanks-to-netflix-show-white-lines/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:34:19 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20057

Leading UK property website Rightmove has released new data showing that the interest in searches for overseas property has surged during lockdown.

If you've found yourself seriously toying with the prospect of buying a holiday home, contemplating a relocation, or dreaming of a trip abroad after your trip was cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it turns out that you’re very much not alone.

Research by Rightmove data analysts shows that searches for overseas property in May reached their highest point for the year and were up 33% compared to this time last year.

This followed the trend from April where overseas searches increased by 50% from March.

After an initial dip when lockdown first commenced, the countries seeing the biggest uplift in searches are Spain, France and Portugal.

Searches for property in Spain were up 34% and in particular, the biggest surge was seen in searches for property on the island of Ibiza which was up a whopping 174% compared to last May.

It's thought that this is thanks to the new Netflix series White Lines.

White Lines is a 10-part Spanish/British thriller series which aired on Netflix last month.

The show follows a young woman visiting Ibiza to learn the truth about what happened to her brother - a Manchester DJ who disappeared on the Balearic Islands 20 years prior - and it received positive reviews from both critics and fans alike.

Kieran Byrne, owner of international estate agency, HomeEspaña in Spain, said: "After a significant dip in activity and enquiries in March and early April, when lockdown measures were first introduced in Spain and the UK, we’ve witnessed a gradual resurgence of interest towards the end of April, and this gathered pace throughout May."

"Of course, we’ve spoken to clients who are putting their plans on hold, waiting to see what life will be like post-coronavirus, which is totally understandable, but we’ve also spoken to new customers who had never previously thought about buying a property in Spain."

"Being confined has made them reconsider their lives in cities and towns, as has the thought of returning to being crammed onto buses and trains, and they’ve concluded it would be preferable to be somewhere with more of an outdoor lifestyle, better weather, access to swimming pools and beaches."

“Of course, we still don’t know how any of this translates into genuine interest or transactions".

"We’re still not fully out of lockdown here in Spain - international flights haven’t resumed and we’re still in a period of uncertainty - but it does seem like there is a lot of new interest in people relocating or having a second home here".

For more information on overseas property, visit the Rightmove website here.

]]> 20057 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/the-manc-asks-whos-been-your-personal-hero-during-lockdown-and-why/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:00:43 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20079

It can be quite hard to believe, but we're now 12 weeks into lockdown in the UK amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and we're set to be here a little while longer.

This time last year, the term COVID-19 was a concept that meant nothing to the world.

Of course it didn't and that's because it didn't even exist, but now though, you'd be pretty hard push to find anything uttered more than COVID-19. There's no denying that it's brought a new way of life, but it's one the world has come to adapt to as the months have gone on.

Whether the weeks have felt long and lonely, or have passed by in a flash, we've continued to adapt.

The UK government has set out its lockdown exit roadmap, which will see normality begin to resume to what it once was, and the country is moving through these phases as time progresses, but there is still a long way to go.

For many of us, we wouldn't have got this far without our 'lockdown heroes' and here at The Manc, we feel like now is an appropriate time to acknowledge that. The country has collectively come together to pay gratitude to the health heroes, critical carers and key workers that have been putting their lives on the line during the crisis, but we all have someone closer to home and our hearts that deserve a mention.

So, we took to Facebook and Instagram to ask you, our loyal audience of Mancunians - 'Who has been your personal hero throughout lockdown and why?'

This is who you said:

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Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/themancuk/posts/2736590976600863

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Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBP-0osDHd7/

We received hundreds of replies to our question on both social plaforms, so we unfortunately haven’t been able to include every single one in this article. Instead, we chose to feature a few that seemed to resonate the best with our audience and received the most interactions overall.

Are you keen to give your shoutout?

There's still time give thanks to those who have got you through this unprecedented time, so please do share your stories with us over on Facebook or Instagram.

They deserve it.

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For the latest information, guidance and support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the UK, please do refer to the gov.uk website here.

#StaySafeSaveLives

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Lockdown has been a very strange and tough time for many of us, we want you to shout out those who have been a hero to you throughout the past months 👇🐝

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/researchers-create-models-to-show-what-binge-watchers-could-look-like/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:21:33 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20087

Most of us are acutely aware that marathon-length binge-watching isn't the most healthy way to pass the time.

But these recently-released projections of what the habit could lead to are scary enough to make you slam your laptop shut and dash out into the garden.

Researchers over at Online Gambling have had a frank conversation with The Mirror about the dangers of curling up in the dark and staring at screens for days on end - revealing images of the damage it can do to your body.

The models show physical effects such as swollen ankles, rounded shoulders and a hunched back due to prolonged lack of movement, as well as long-term damage to extremities, hair loss (from lack of sunlight and vitamin D) and pale skin.

Excessive computer usage can also lead to baggy eyes and sleep deprivation.

Experts recommend limiting screen time for younger children and that adults take regular breaks wherever possible in order to stay healthy.

The good news is that the occasional binge won't be detrimental to your wellbeing. Just be sure to get some sunlight and maintain a balanced diet.

]]> 20087 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/single-parents-and-people-living-alone-can-stay-at-other-households-from-saturday/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:35:57 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20121

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced this evening that single parents and adults living alone can form a "support bubble" from Saturday.

This will allow them to spend time within and stay overnight at other households.

The change is part of the government's plan to relax lockdown restrictions, is said to be aiming to help combat loneliness between single occupant households and that people are being trusted to observe the rules.

Speaking at the live Downing Street press conference, the Prime Minister said: "All those in a support bubble will be able to act as if they live in the same household, meaning they can spend time together inside each others' homes and do not need to stay two metres apart"

He added: "I want to stress that support bubbles must be exclusive, meaning you can't switch the household you are in a bubble with or connect with multiple households. If any member of the support bubble develops symptoms, all members of the bubble will need to follow the normal advice on household isolation."

The relaxation does not apply to those shielding, single parents with children over 18 years of age and households in other UK nations.

He confirmed that this is "not designed for people who don't qualify to start meeting inside because that remains against the law".

More to follow.

]]> 20121 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/calls-from-parliament-to-change-the-social-distancing-2m-rule/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:24:38 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20150

MPs in the House of Commons are prompting the government to review 2m social distancing - arguing that the rule makes operating impossible for certain businesses.

The World Health Organisation's (WHO) latest official recommendations state that people should stay 1m apart wherever possible.

This has already been incorporated in other European countries such as France and Denmark.

Germany is instructing its citizens to stay 1.5m apart, as is Australia.

During questioning on the matter, cabinet ministers have continually repeated that the social distancing guidelines in Britain are under "constant review."

However, the dire economic outlook for the UK - with forecasts suggesting Britain could be the worst-hit developed country financially - has led to backbenchers campaigning for immediate change.

The argument for 1m restrictions is that retail and restaurants would be able to trade more effectively and welcome back more customers - subsequently giving the economy a much-needed boost.

According to The Guardian, distancing could be relaxed if other precautions are taken instead - such as making face masks mandatory and seating customers/staff back-to-back.

Health ministers have repeatedly emphasised that at least some form of social distancing will need to remain in place for the foreseeable future.

Fresh advice is set to be published shortly for pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, barbers and salons to help them trade safely in the post-lockdown climate.

]]> 20150 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/british-gas-to-cut-5000-jobs-due-to-impact-of-coronavirus/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:59:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20154

British Gas owner Centrica has said it will cut 5,000 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

The company said more than half of the job cuts will affect managers as part of a huge restructure and most will take place in the second half of 2020.

Centrica says it will strip out three layers of management to slimline the business and cut down on bureaucracy, but it is also starting consultations on plans to “simplify terms and conditions” for all its UK employees.

Chris O’Shea, Centrica’s recently-appointed chief executive, said: “I believe that our complex business model hinders the delivery of our strategy and inhibits the relentless focus I want to give to our customers.

https://twitter.com/PA/status/1270980534945173509

“We have great people, strong brands that are trusted by millions and leading market positions, but the harsh reality is that we have lost over half of our earnings in recent years.

“Now we must bring focus by modernising and simplifying the way we do business.

“I truly regret that these difficult decisions will have to be made and understand the impact on the colleagues who will leave us.”

Centrica’s announcement adds to the mounting toll of corporate job cuts, including 9,000 redundancies at engineering firm Rolls-Royce, and the recent loss of 10,000 roles at BP.

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#Breaking Centrica, which owns British Gas, has said it will cut 5,000 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on an already declining business pic.twitter.com/TvYH8P1Ara

— PA Media (@PA) June 11, 2020]]>

#Breaking Centrica, which owns British Gas, has said it will cut 5,000 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on an already declining business pic.twitter.com/TvYH8P1Ara

— PA Media (@PA) June 11, 2020]]>

#Breaking Centrica, which owns British Gas, has said it will cut 5,000 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on an already declining business pic.twitter.com/TvYH8P1Ara

— PA Media (@PA) June 11, 2020]]>

#Breaking Centrica, which owns British Gas, has said it will cut 5,000 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on an already declining business pic.twitter.com/TvYH8P1Ara

— PA Media (@PA) June 11, 2020]]>

#Breaking Centrica, which owns British Gas, has said it will cut 5,000 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on an already declining business pic.twitter.com/TvYH8P1Ara

— PA Media (@PA) June 11, 2020]]>

#Breaking Centrica, which owns British Gas, has said it will cut 5,000 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on an already declining business pic.twitter.com/TvYH8P1Ara

— PA Media (@PA) June 11, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/win-a-signed-premier-league-shirt-by-helping-raise-funds-for-the-nhs/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:45:11 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19084

Football fans have the chance to win signed shirts from their footballing heroes as Premier League players participate in the #ShirtsForHeroes raffle.

The kits have been contributed as part of the #PlayersTogether initiative - which was formed in April in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Funds raised will go to NHS Charities Together - a group of charitable organisations which support the NHS, NHS workers and volunteers.

There are over 500 shirts up for grabs in the raffle which is being hosted by eBay.

https://twitter.com/HarryMaguire93/status/1268241286953402368

Tickets are just £5, with kits being donated by all 20 Premier League clubs.

For a chance to win, all you have to do is choose which player's shirt you'd like and make your donation.

There are no limits on the amount of entries you can make – so go crazy and help raise some money for a good cause.

Head over to #ShirtsForHeroes page on eBay. You haven't got long though – the raffle closes on the 14th of June.

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#ShirtsForHeroes #PlayersTogether have donated our shirts to go live in a raffle on @eBay_UK to help raise funds for NHS Charities Together. The raffle is now live now at https://t.co/dDAh0apijq pic.twitter.com/FMa3QidymH

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#ShirtsForHeroes #PlayersTogether have donated our shirts to go live in a raffle on @eBay_UK to help raise funds for NHS Charities Together. The raffle is now live now at https://t.co/dDAh0apijq pic.twitter.com/FMa3QidymH

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#ShirtsForHeroes #PlayersTogether have donated our shirts to go live in a raffle on @eBay_UK to help raise funds for NHS Charities Together. The raffle is now live now at https://t.co/dDAh0apijq pic.twitter.com/FMa3QidymH

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#ShirtsForHeroes #PlayersTogether have donated our shirts to go live in a raffle on @eBay_UK to help raise funds for NHS Charities Together. The raffle is now live now at https://t.co/dDAh0apijq pic.twitter.com/FMa3QidymH

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#ShirtsForHeroes #PlayersTogether have donated our shirts to go live in a raffle on @eBay_UK to help raise funds for NHS Charities Together. The raffle is now live now at https://t.co/dDAh0apijq pic.twitter.com/FMa3QidymH

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A competition to discover the photo that best captures the nation’s experience of lockdown has begun and the chosen picture could win a grand prize of £1000.

As social distancing measures continue to transform the daily activities we all once took for granted including how we work, socialise and raise our children, the public are being asked to share snaps that document these extraordinary times. 

The competition is hosted by Stockport-based printer company Cartridge Save.

Speaking on the competition launch, Managing Director of Cartridge Save, Ian Cowley, said: "Recent months have transformed our nation beyond recognition."

"We have a responsibility to future generations to document these changes for posterity [and] I’m really looking forward to what our hunt for the nation’s most iconic lockdown image produces."

The competition will be split into three categories - under 18s, 18-50, and over 50s. 

Up to 25 photos will be shortlisted. These entries will then be made available for public vote, which will account for 25% of the final judging and then a judging panel will then make their final decision by selecting a winner of each category, as well as an overall winner who will take the cash prize.

The competition will be judged by national journalist Deborah Linton and national press photographer Mark Waugh. 

Deborah Linton, whose work regularly appears in The Guardian, Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Grazia and The Huffington Post, said: "The coronavirus outbreak has had a huge effect on ways of life across up and down the country, in countless different ways."

"It is the role of storytellers to document what these changes looked and felt like so we can share in one another’s experiences."

Mark Waugh added: "My career has been built on a very simple formula: that the most captivating stories are the ones that unite photos with words, and there’s no bigger story in our lifetime than the coronavirus outbreak."

"Photos are incredibly powerful storytelling tools [and] as they say - a picture is worth 1,000 words."

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The competition is now open to the public and entries must be submitted before Monday 20th July.

Entrants under 18s category will need to submit their entry with written parental permission.

The top 25 entries will be open to the public vote from 6th August, the panel of judges will be making their final decision towards the end of August and winners will be announced on 8th September.

You can read full T&Cs and submit your entries via the Cartridge Save website here.

]]> 20043 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/chester-zoo-explains-how-the-zoo-will-operate-when-it-reopens-this-month/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:52:33 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20133

With all the recent pandemonium, Chester Zoo staff had almost forgotten they had a birthday coming up. 

The UK’s biggest charity zoo turned 89-years-old on Wednesday, but instead of ordering cake and party decorations, employees were busy frantically trying to find ways to keep the venue alive.

It was a birthday that almost didn’t happen. But now it’s one they won’t ever forget it. 

June 10 will forever be the date Chester Zoo was saved by the skin of its teeth. 

“Our birthday really crept up on us this year, because we were so busy thinking about whether we were going to survive,” Chester Zoo COO Jamie Christon tells The Manc. 

“We were worried it was going to be our last birthday ever.”

It was mighty close, but they made it. 

On Monday, Chester Zoo will be opening its doors for the first time since March. 

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The UK’s biggest charity zoo had originally been instructed to remain closed “indefinitely” due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving the zoo “fearing for their future.”

This led to the launch of the #SaveOurZoo appeal, which asked the public to help raise a whopping 1.6 million per month to maintain running costs.

Incredibly, donations toppled the £2.5m mark in a matter of days. Petitions were signed all over the world to keep the zoo open, and a generous offer also came in from frozen supermarket chain Iceland to adopt all of the venue’s Humboldt Penguins.

This surge of support coincided with a dramatic government u-turn - and this week, Chester Zoo was given the green light to welcome back guests from 15 June. 

“When social distancing eases, we’ll take the opportunity to celebrate,” Jamie says. 

“Perhaps next year when it’s our 90th birthday.”

“We’re absolutely bowled over by the fact the government has changed its mind. 

“Up until earlier this week, the messages suggested it could be July, August, September or even October before we could reopen - which would have been catastrophic for us.”

But the hard work hasn’t stopped yet. There’s plenty more to do. And things will be a little different around the zoo to start with.

“For us, the main thing is controlling capacity and numbers coming into the zoo,” Jamie explains. 

“Normally on a day like today we’d be welcoming about 10,000 people into the zoo. We’re going to scale the capacity right back to 3,000 to start with and guests will need to book online. 

“There’ll be hand sanitiser stations around the zoo, over one hundred wash basins to keep hands clean, and a welcome team in place to make sure people are adhering to guidelines and protecting themselves, as well making sure they’re having a great day out. 

“The indoor exhibits will be closed, but there’ll still be more than 16km of footpath and beautiful gardens for people to walk around and see all the animals out in their respective habitats."

Despite the limitations, Jamie emphasises the zoo is still ready to offer people a fantastic visitor experience.

“The priority for us is making sure our visitors, our staff and our animals are all safe," he says.

“The gift shop at the front of the zoo will have to remain closed, but kiosks will be serving and we’ve got a large outdoor 400-seater restaurant which will be open too. 

“People will still be able to buy food and drink or bring their own picnic in. We’ve opened some additional green space around the zoo to allow people to spread out and enjoy their lunch whilst they’re here.”

However, with funds severely depleted after months of no income, Chester Zoo is still relying on support from anyone who can provide it. 

“Even though we’re reopening, we’re only set to bring in a quarter of what we usually would around this time of year,” explains Jamie. 

“So, there is a need for more fundraising.

“We’re asking people to donate, take out a membership at the zoo, adopt an animal; anything like that would really help us. 

“To anyone who has already donated, our message is a massive 'thank you'. 

“We don’t get funding normally, so we’ve just had to continue with the reserves we’ve got. Without those pounds that people have been giving us, we might have disappeared. 

“As it stands, we have a lifeline.”

Chester Zoo staff won’t be the only ones happy to see guests returning, either. 

The animals will, too

“Some of the more social species such as primates have been aware of a lack of people,” Jamie tells us.

“When I’ve been walking around the zoo they tend to come to the edge of the habitat and wonder what you’re doing. 

“I’m sure some of them have missed interacting with people.

“We’re never going to give up on animal welfare or high standards.

“We’ve got about 600 staff here at Chester Zoo, about two-thirds have been furloughed and the ones who’ve remained are primarily our keeping staff who make sure all 35,000 animals here are well looked after - as is our huge plant collection. 

“Even though the gates are closed and we haven’t been making any income, we’ve still been doing the same as we always do.”

Finally, Jamie wants to extend his gratitude to everyone who has done their bit to protect the zoo from extinction. 

“It’s been people power that’s convinced the government to let us open again,” the zoo COO says. 

“It’s all down to those people who have written to their MPs, signed petitions, donated to us who’ve shown there’s huge love for us - and other zoos in the UK.

“We’re not a sector that can stay shut. 

“We’re doing great things for conservation around the world and that needs to continue.”

You can learn more about supporting Chester Zoo here. 

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-metrolink-is-changing-as-manchester-prepares-to-reopen-its-shops/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:01:43 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20165

Many retailers are set to welcome back customers on 15 June - leading to a subsequent increase in staff and shoppers boarding Greater Manchester's tram network.

Metrolink officials have confirmed that a number of changes are being made to accommodate higher numbers of passengers as lockdown eases.

According to Mayor Andy Burnham, this will include the creation of "a timetable with enough space for social distancing".

Here's what you need to know about how the Metrolink will be operating.

From Monday (15 June), it is compulsory to wear face coverings on board the Metrolink and any other form of public transport. Young children and those with breathing difficulties are the only people who are exempt from this rule.

Passengers will need to remain 2m apart wherever possible (platform signage and ground stickers have been installed) and use contactless payment when purchasing a ticket.

A "rigorous anti-viral cleaning regime" is also in place, with trams cleaned nightly.

Hand sanitiser dispensers are also due to be added at stops in the future.

Single tickets will no longer be available on the "get me there" mobile app from 15 June, as Metrolink attempts to tackle fare dodgers who only buy tickets on their phones when they see inspections taking place.

However, a new Clipper tram ticket can be purchased from Monday - allowing customers to buy a book of tickets and use them whenever they need to.

For commuters, a contactless early bird bonus has been designed to help them save money when travelling before 7am on weekdays.

From 22 June, the Metrolink will be adding extra trams to its service to make social distancing easier, with frequency increased to 10 minutes.

For more information on Transport for Greater Manchester's Safely Opening regime, visit the TfGM website.

]]> 20165 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/someones-made-a-map-of-all-the-zero-waste-shops-in-greater-manchester-for-the-eco-conscious-during-lockdown/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:04:55 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20175

At a time when society is growing more eco-conscious than ever before, a rise in zero waste shops across the UK looks to help people reduce their waste usage where possible.

You may have only heard of a 'zero waste' shop in recent years, but that doesn't mean they haven't been around for a lot longer. Yes, it's a phenomenon that is relatively new to mainstream popularity, but aiming to minimise the environmental impact of consumer habits is something that has been on the minds of people across the country for decades.

Now, someone on Reddit has made a custom map to show where all of the zero waste shops are located across Greater Manchester and those eager to cut back during lockdown, all whilst supporting independent businesses local to them, are loving it.

So, what is a zero waste shop then?

Well, the name does a good job of giving you an initial idea, but to offer a bit more of an explanation, a zero waste shop provides a place for people to shop whilst knowing their impact on the environment is as minimal as practically possible.

Customers will often be able to shop for fruit, vegetables, grains, spices, pasta and even cosmetics / toiletries / household products. Everything is sold in bulk and absolutely no plastic packaging is allowed. Shoppers bring their own reusable cloth and glass / plastic containers to carry the food, or buy reusable containers at the store and then when they’re done, they take their products home in paper bags, or bags brought themselves.

Many zero waste shops will also buy their stock in bulk quantities and store in either reusable, recyclable or returnable packaging too, so it's not just the consumers contributing to waste cut-down.

The zero waste shops in Greater Manchester that are featured on the map are - McCall's Organics in the Northern Quarter, Want Not Waste in University of Manchester's Student Union, Unicorn Grocery in Chorlton, Lentils and Lather in Withington, Utopia in Sale, M20 Refills in Wythenshawe, The Good Life in Heaton Mersey, The Dispensary in Walkden, A Small Good Thing in Bolton and Plentiful Plastic Free in Ramsbottom, Bury.

That's not all though as there's also mentions of a few additional stores that haven't been featured on the map from other users in the Reddit comment thread too.

These include Ancoats General Store, Stretford Food Hall, Groceries & Beer in Sale, Waterhouse Quality Food Market in Cheadle Hulme, The Sustainable Shed in Levenshulme, and Replenishery in Leigh to name just a few, so if you're looking for the closest zero waste shop to you, then it's definitely worth having a browse through the comments as well as checking the map.

You can view the map and read the full Reddit thread by u/dalphee here.

]]> 20175 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/this-gift-guide-for-fathers-day-will-sort-you-right-out/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:42:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20197

Dads aren't always easy to shop for.

Everyone has ended up buying something for their old man that seemed like a good idea at the time, and then found out years later that the item never actually ended up seeing the light of day.

And let's be honest, most of us have also been guilty of forgetting the date until the very last minute - which often results in a panic purchase of a four-pack from the local shop.

Don't let Father's Day creep up on you this year. Get dad a proper gift.

We've got some ideas...

BBQ Tool Set

You just know dad is already waiting for the bad weather to go away so he can resume grilling. He was in his element earlier this spring.

That's why a set of top-notch BBQ tools will always go down a treat.

There are a couple of cracking-looking kits over on Amazon, including this fancy toolset here. There's also a cheaper alternative if your budget is a little tight.

Personalised Pint Glass

For that BBQ, dad will need a refreshing cold drink. It's the law.

With a personalised glass, there can never be any doubt as to who that beer belongs to.

And dad will definitely like that concept.

Grab one here.

Personalised Chocolate Smash Cup

Ordinary chocolate is often a good shout, but handing over a bar of Dairy Milk on Father's Day won't look like much thought has gone into the buying process.

This towering personalised cup, on the other hand, will show you've definitely put in the legwork this year.

Just be warned you might need to pick dad up off the sofa when he's done gorging...

Pick up a cup here.

100 Whiskeys Scratch Off Poster

This gift is a bit like train-spotting for spirit enthusiasts.

If dad is big whiskey drinker, he will have already made his way through many of the classics - but this scratch poster will point him in the right direction of which blends he still needs to sample.

Get one here.

Dear Dad From You To Me Book

Every dad loves a bit of nostalgia. Things just aren't as good today as they were back then, he keeps reminding you.

This cracking little gift will get him scribbling about his favourite memories and perhaps even adding photos in the process.

It's the diary he never started. And who knows, you might end up learning a few things you never knew about him...

Order one here.

Grow It Carnivorous Plants

Is dad always complaining about the bugs?

This will shut him up - and give him something to keep him busy.

These Venus Flytrap kits come with all the ingredients required to grow a fly-scoffing plant - as well as a booklet of care tips.

Pick up a plant here.

Zymurgorium Original Manchester Sloe Gin

Here's a bottle of gin straight from Manchester.

Zymurgorium is wildly popular with locals - and if dad is from this neck of the woods, he'll be intrigued by what this spirit has to offer.

Grab a bottle here.

Personalised Pale Ale Gift Set

Does dad always prefer a pale ale every time you (used to) head down the pub?

This will do the trick.

Thes sets don't just come with delicious Brewdog, they also have a personalised glass included.

Perfect.

Get one here.

]]> 20197 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/woman-goes-viral-after-creating-her-own-drinking-game-with-jenga-blocks/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:21:36 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20213

A woman has gone viral on Twitter after using a box of Jenga blocks to create her own drinking game that she plans to play with her friends after lockdown.

We've seen some pretty impressive game creations during lockdown so far, haven't we?

It's pretty safe to say that the best of human creativity has been showcased through having all of this additional time on our hands over the past 12 weeks, but this drinking game creation by Twitter user Rachel Leary - @rach_leary - might just be one of the best we've seen yet.

Think Jenga, but drunk.

Jenga is a "game of physical skill" where players take turns removing one block at a time from a tower, with each block removed and placed on top to create a progressively more unstable structure. It requires concentration and a very steady hand, two things that are not commonly associated with being under the influence of alcohol, so you can just imagine how well this game would go down at a party, pre-drinks or games night.

Sharing pictures of the stack of customised Jenga blocks, Rachel's tweet read: "Just made my own drinking game with Jenga!"

"I can’t wait to get drunk and play this with my friends..."

https://twitter.com/rach_leary/status/1270411695182229509?s=20

A few of the drinking rules, dares, forfeits and games that appear to be featured on the Jenga blocks include 'take a shot', 'waterfall', 'oldest drink', 'truth or dare' and '2 truths, 1 lie'.

How brilliant is this?

We're clearly not the only ones impressed by it either as the tweet has amassed well over 30,000 retweets, likes and comments in just a few hours since posting, with many eager to recreate their own version of the game for their next night in.

https://twitter.com/MrBHughes/status/1270461115064102914?s=20

https://twitter.com/ElliHeath_/status/1270453624104157184?s=20

Whether you considered yourself to be pretty good at Jenga before, or you've just never quite seemed to get the knack of it, then this could be the game for you.

Let's face it, it doesn't look like there's meant to be any real winners here.

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just made my own drinking game with jenga!!!! when i tell u i can’t wait to get drunk and play this with my friends.. ????? pic.twitter.com/QVVQnH2K7q

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Get this printed on and sold! You could make a fortune

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I’m thinking what happens when it gets knocked down but you could do a dirty pint like ring of fire and whoever knocks it has to drink the dirty pint! X

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just made my own drinking game with jenga!!!! when i tell u i can’t wait to get drunk and play this with my friends.. 😅🥃😈👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/QVVQnH2K7q

— rach 🍒 leary (@rach_leary) June 9, 2020]]>

I’m thinking what happens when it gets knocked down but you could do a dirty pint like ring of fire and whoever knocks it has to drink the dirty pint! X

— Elli Heath (@ElliHeath_) June 9, 2020]]>

just made my own drinking game with jenga!!!! when i tell u i can’t wait to get drunk and play this with my friends.. 😅🥃😈👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/QVVQnH2K7q

— Rachel Leary (@rach_leary) June 9, 2020]]>

Get this printed on and sold! You could make a fortune

— • (@MrBHughes) June 9, 2020]]>

I’m thinking what happens when it gets knocked down but you could do a dirty pint like ring of fire and whoever knocks it has to drink the dirty pint! X

— Elli Heath (@ElliHeath_) June 9, 2020]]>

just made my own drinking game with jenga!!!! when i tell u i can’t wait to get drunk and play this with my friends.. 😅🥃😈👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/QVVQnH2K7q

— Rachel Leary (@rach_leary) June 9, 2020]]>

Get this printed on and sold! You could make a fortune

— • (@MrBHughes) June 9, 2020]]>

I’m thinking what happens when it gets knocked down but you could do a dirty pint like ring of fire and whoever knocks it has to drink the dirty pint! X

— Elli Heath (@ElliHeath_) June 9, 2020]]>

just made my own drinking game with jenga!!!! when i tell u i can’t wait to get drunk and play this with my friends.. 😅🥃😈👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/QVVQnH2K7q

— Rachel Leary (@rach_leary) June 9, 2020]]>

Get this printed on and sold! You could make a fortune

— • (@MrBHughes) June 9, 2020]]>

I’m thinking what happens when it gets knocked down but you could do a dirty pint like ring of fire and whoever knocks it has to drink the dirty pint! X

— Elli Heath (@ElliHeath_) June 9, 2020]]>

just made my own drinking game with jenga!!!! when i tell u i can’t wait to get drunk and play this with my friends.. 😅🥃😈👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/QVVQnH2K7q

— Rachel Leary (@rach_leary) June 9, 2020]]>

Get this printed on and sold! You could make a fortune

— • (@MrBHughes) June 9, 2020]]>

I’m thinking what happens when it gets knocked down but you could do a dirty pint like ring of fire and whoever knocks it has to drink the dirty pint! X

— Elli Heath (@ElliHeath_) June 9, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/this-mancunian-sewing-group-has-made-thousands-of-scrubs-for-those-in-need/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:05:53 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20232

Now that we're 12 weeks into lockdown, it can be hard to imagine a life before COVID-19.

A time before self isolation, social distancing, 20-second hand washing and two metre rules. A time when popping round for a brew at your Grandparents' house, or having a few drinks in the pub with your mates on a Saturday night was the norm. A time when supermarket aisles didn't have one-way systems and wearing facemasks on public transport would never have entered our heads.

There’s no denying it’s brought a new way of life, but it’s one we've adapted to as the months have gone on.

When we cast our minds back to these unprecedented times in years to come, not only will the triumphant work of our NHS health heroes, critical carers and key workers have a place etched in our hearts, but we'll also remember the importance of community.

Yes, the pandemic may have altered every aspect of the reality we once knew, but community spirit is stronger than ever and this collective of sewers from Stockport is showing the power of pulling together at crucial times.

Meet the Stockport Sewing Collective.

A community-lead project of seven local sewing groups, or 'scrubbers', dotted in and around the South Manchester borough with over 100 contributing members, sewers and volunteers. Together, this team of hard-working individuals have gone on to generously make and provide thousands of scrubs to those in need across Greater Manchester and the North West since the crisis hit hard back in March.

From trousers, tunics and facemasks, to scrubs bags, gowns, hats and headbands, the collective has been using this new-found time on their hands during lockdown to offer vital support to an industry that so desperately requires it.

Either via donations, or by tailor-made orders, the Stockport Sewing Collective and each local sewing group has provided scrubs for individuals, care/nursing homes, health centres, GP practices, dentist surgeries, prisons and hospitals including North Manchester General, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Salford Royal Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital and Withington Hospital.

One of the largest-contributing groups of the collective is the High Lane Scrubbers - a 35-strong team of sewers and volunteers of all ages. Lead by Sara Armstrong, a currently furloughed Project Engagement Officer at the National Trust, this group alone have made 236 scrubs sets during lockdown.

Sara started the High Lane Scrubbers as a response to her local community.

Speaking to The Manc about why the Stockport Sewing Collective is so special, Sara said: "What makes us unique is that we are community based, but working as a large ‘team’, which allows us to provide to both individual NHS workers and [then also] with the ability to fulfil large orders for hospitals across Manchester."

"It also means we have been able to tap into our communities and ask for donations of fabric [either] pre-loved (like children's duvets), new fabric bought by supporters and donated fabric from companies".

"We've received donations of masses of thread, buttons, elastic and cord for waist tape and scrub bags".

"Without these donations from people of all ages in our communities, we could not have provided as we have for the past few months for the NHS and care givers."

She continued: "It’s really important to acknowledge that the volunteer sewers have been supported by a [wider] team".

"Drivers who have done pickups and deliveries to hospitals, surgeries and individual NHS staff across Greater Manchester, pattern cutters, and also family members who helped at home during lockdown to wash and prep the fabric for sewing."

How brilliant is this?

After 12 weeks of exemplary hard work, the Stockport Sewing Collective accepted their final orders for scrubs last Friday. They will now continue to allocate stock and donate leftover fabric to worthy causes across Greater Manchester over the next few weeks.

If you would like to keep up to date with the Stockport Sewing Collective, you can find them on Facebook here.

You can also follow the High Lane Scrubbers here.

Orders and allocation requests can be made via dedicated email - stockportscrubhub@outlook.com

]]> 20232 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/this-deep-tissue-massaging-machine-is-perfect-for-those-working-from-home/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:11:44 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20283

This article contains affiliate links.

We're now 12 weeks into lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and if there's one thing we can be near enough certain on, it's that we've probably spent more hours sat down than we ever have before.

Whether you're working from home and have had to adjust to the life of a bedroom office, have taken on the role of home-school teacher sat at the table all day, or have perhaps become a professional Netflix binger, uncomfortable and unnatural seating positions have likely lead to a build-up of tension.

And of course, we can't go and get a massage can we? Who knows when we'll be allowed that luxury again.

Luckily, we've discovered a back, neck and shoulder massage machine on Amazon and it looks set to sort out all those aches and pains.

The InovaSpa Shiatsu 3D Kneeding Massager sits firmly on the Amazon 'Best Seller' list, aims to "release stress, relieve sore muscles and help you relax" and is designed in a shape that gives "the feel of real human hands".

According to the product description on Amazon, this massager comes with four big nodes and four small nodes, which are designed to provide deep tissue massages on your neck, shoulders, upper back, lower back, waist, foot, tights, calves, legs, feet and arms.

It has three speed strength levels that allow you to get the right and appropriate amount of pressure to relieve your muscle pain.

The built-in bi-directional movement control helps to mimic the motion of in-person massage experience. The machine will auto-reverse each minute for better distribution of massage effects and also uses infrared heat to ease muscle tension, stress and promote blood circulation.

The InovaSpa Shiatsu 3D Kneeding Massager comes with a wall power adaptor and a car charger which means you can have an electric self massage in your home, office or even your car when travelling.

It also comes with durable carry bag to take with you anywhere like.

It’s retailing on Amazon at £42.47 + postage/packaging and has a multitude of positive 5* reviews from plenty of satisfied customers, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

It’s also listed as an 'Amazon's Choice’ product and is eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

If you're in need of a bit of self-care that just can't wait until until after lockdown, then you can get the InovaSpa Shiatsu 3D Kneeding Massager from Amazon here.

]]> 20283 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/burton-road-welcomes-back-mary-archie-for-takeaway-service/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:53:22 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20313

Another Burton Road favourite is back in action this week - the wildly popular seventies-style food and drink hub Mary & Archie.

Having remained closed since the start of the the pandemic, the independent cafe bar has now relaunched in its original spot with a takeout and click & collect service - much to the joy of regulars.

For eight years, Mary & Archie has been attracting an eclectic crowd throughout the week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and local beers.

They're part of the Burton Road furniture - and Didsbury hasn't been quite the same without them.

"We just want to say a massive thank you to all our customers," General Manager 'Fletch' explains.

"We set up a fundraiser at the start of the pandemic when things were looking particularly bad, and the support from the community was amazing.

"It's thanks to them that we're still going and we're really glad to be back."

Adorned in funky seventies art and decor, Mary & Archie has found its groove over the past decade as the go-to spot for almost every kind of occasion - be it a morning fry-up, afternoon coffee or an evening cocktail.

"We've got a calm and cosy vibe that people really like," says Fletch.

"People visit at all times of the day. We've got loads of regulars - many of them have already been down to check out the new paint job we've added - and there's quite a mix of customers on the whole.

"I think we've been popular because we're a great place for people who want something a little bit different.

"We get all the dates coming here. Tinder has been massive for us!"

The cafe bar caters for a diverse range of palates, too - with burgers, wraps, tacos, brunches, salads and wings all on the menu.

"We're proud of our food - it really is good," says Fletch.

"The jerk chicken goes down really well, but the veggie and vegan options are also really popular."

Dining options will be temporarily reduced whilst Mary & Archie gets up and running again, and staff are taking extra steps to keep customers safe during the reopening phase.

"Right now, everything is outside with 2m distancing in place, but we're getting a bit of an action plan together for when we're allowed to reopen fully again, whenever that may be," Fletch tells us.

"We're quite a small place so we'll have to make some changes, maybe taking half the tables out.

"But for the time being it's going to be great just to see people again.

"We've got such a good, friendly crowd."

Visit Mary & Archie at 200 Burton Rd, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2LW.

Follow them on Facebook here.

]]> 20313 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/property/the-manc-asks-whats-your-favourite-building-in-manchester/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:56:22 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20334

How often do you stop and look up at the buildings around us in Manchester city centre?

Our guess is probably not enough.

Manchester is a city steeped in culture and the impressive architecture - a wonderful mix of old and new - is a hugely contributing factor to its draw. It's part of what makes our city so great, it's just that we don't often acknowledge it on a daily basis.

The hustle and bustle of city life can often leave its people neglecting to glance at what's around them, but in a city with buildings as historic as Manchester, we simply can't let that happen. We may not be able to physically 'look up' at the city centre skyline right now, but we can certainly have a good go at doing it via screen.

Today, we want to appreciate.

Here at The Manc, we always want to know where you stand and in this case, we want to see the wonders of our city through your eyes.

A different viewpoint.

So, we took to our social platforms this week - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - to ask you, our loyal audience of Mancunians - 'What's your favourite building in Manchester?'.

Here's what you said:

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Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/1414862805440360/posts/2735675376692423/?d=n

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Twitter & Instagram

https://twitter.com/TheMancUK/status/1270396067008385027?s=20

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBN_TgyIHGo/?igshid=15v01cqplh2qy

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We received hundreds of replies to our question across all social platforms, so we unfortunately haven’t been able to include every single one in this article. Instead, we chose to feature a few that seemed to resonate the best with our audience and received the most interactions overall.

Are you keen to have your say? Do you have a different view?

Well, there's still time to chip in, so make sure you head on over to The Manc on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to take part, leave your thoughts and discuss with other Mancunians in the same position as you.

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Popular tourist attraction Trentham Monkey Forest has confirmed it will be reopen to the public later this month.

The Staffordshire wildlife reserve - which is home to 140 free-ranging Barbary macaques primates - is welcoming back guests for the first time since March, having been forced to closed since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak.

The short-term survival of zoos had been thrown into jeopardy by the pandemic, with the government initially reluctant to reopen the sector even with social distancing intact.

However, a recent u-turn has resulted in animal centres being given the green light to welcome back visitors.

Monkey Forest in Stoke-on-Trent has set 25 June as their reopening date - which gives staff time to make the venue "extra safe".

A new ticket-buying service is being introduced, with passes only available to purchase in advance online.

Tickets will be allocated in slots, with guests being asked to arrive at a designated time.

Representatives say this will help to prevent overcrowding and ensure plenty of open space to easily follow the 2 metre distancing rules.  

Monkey Forest Director Matt Lovatt commented: “We’re delighted to be able to welcome visitors back again after being closed since March.

"Despite the announcement that we could reopen from Monday 15 June, we want to make sure everything is set up and the park is extra safe for our visitors. 

"The monkeys and the staff are certainly ready to get back to the ‘new normal’ and with the attraction being nearly all outdoors it’s the perfect place for people to visit”. 

Mr. Lovatt added: “The safety of our guests, our team and the monkeys is at the forefront of what we do. We’ve always asked our guests to give the free-roaming monkeys a safety distance, now we’re asking them to do the same for each other! We ask that customers help us by reading our new rules before their visit.

"Hand sanitiser is provided on site, we simply ask visitors to keep to social distancing and visit at their allocated time.

"We feel these steps will ensure Monkey Forest is a safe place to visit. Everyone can enjoy a family day out and be confident they are following government guidance. The staff and monkeys really look forward to seeing our fantastic visitors!” 

Monkey Forest will be open 10am until 5pm from Thursday 25 June onwards. Tickets can be purchased online tickets from next week.

Visit their website for more information.

]]> 20357 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/fawlty-towers-famous-dont-mention-the-war-episode-temporarily-removed-from-uktv/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 08:32:19 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20376

An episode of Fawlty Towers has been pulled from UKTV schedules, with the broadcaster performing a "review" due to racial slurs appearing in the programme.

'The Germans', the sixth episode of John Cleese and Connie Booth's 1970s sitcom, is best remembered for its famous snatch of dialogue where hotel owner Basil Fawlty (played by Cleese) repeatedly tells staff: "Don't mention the war!".

Cleese performs an impersonation of Adolf Hitler during the episode, which also contains offensive language uttered by character Major Gowen regarding the West Indies.

A UKTV spokesperson stated: "We regularly review older content to ensure it meets audience expectations and are particularly aware of the impact of outdated language.

“Some shows carry warnings and others are edited. We want to take time to consider our options for this episode.”

Fawlty Towers is the latest piece of media to receive fresh scrutiny in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement - which has encouraged companies to address racism both within their organisation and in the content they produce.

Little Britain, The Mighty Boosh, and League of Gentlemen have all been taken down from selected streaming services in recent days, as well as Oscar-winning movie Gone With The Wind.

]]> 20376 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/weve-found-the-best-custom-lockdown-bar-and-its-in-wigan-of-all-places/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:35:49 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20378

It's been a long few months without the pub.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made us miss a lot of things over these past 12 weeks, and for many of us, the pub is at the very top of that list.

With pubs currently shut nationwide, building back garden bars during lockdown seems to be bit of a trend at the moment. People have been creating their own drinking dens and what began as a humorous little time-killing exercise, has evolved into a competitive, professional-looking practice.

There's been some seriously impressive attempts, hasn't there?

Last month, we shared the story of a man who missed the pub that much, he spent days building his own 'Furlough Arms' in his back garden and people were quite rightly blown away.

If you thought it couldn't get much better than that, and trust us, we honestly didn't think it could either, now there's a couple right on our doorstep might who might very well have just called this competition off.

We have definitely found the winner here.

Introducing - 'The Drunken Crab'.

The Drunken Crab was a specially commissioned project for the Crabtree family and was built by a the husband and wife duo from an interiors/furniture painting business, Octavia Chic, based in Wigan.

Photos showcasing this absolute masterpiece of construction were shared to the Octavia Chic Facebook group yesterday evening and have since gone viral.

The post reads: "My husband and I have had a very busy few week's working on our favourite project to date."

"The Drunken Crab - built, painted and interior designed for the Crabtree family who are loving having their own pub in the garden".

https://www.facebook.com/octaviachic/posts/4365226256824684?__xts__[0]=68.ARBCxKNZ1GJjV2cu09OaTQei5iibfw_PZciEM4Urjk82V92yPpt2uqQ5aKYSZNZllxuP6KQ5utC4NwCnxyC2aog-1Sg-nX4hs67Lmh_rPR4pSNN4Eyli9mkA-S63FfKiBnbTZE2n3fH1LUDd3o-zWTJ-ajz_AEZ847YU4VSYDrCNmDzf71z620G5ReVguyQfdJjzUvcSRVhPc7XF9jwEfY_AEiMnWoiBoh415xPFzISxj3_5jqQUu4CiZnQUAsIEIbMWKna-WNUDL6FJPwfra8LWGE3Dbyeyf0-pnuKo_t3FFZmhOKrlP4mscZ_00TyxsMDB1RPA_cvm6aFZL9B6RTglTWcY&__tn__=-R

The post has since gone on to amass well over 16K interactions, 21K shares and 42K comments from people heaping a deserved amount of praise on the company for their seriously impressive work.

We just knew we couldn't be the only ones with our jaws on the floor here.

Please can we come for a pint at The Drunken Crab when all this blows over?

If you're impressed by this, and quite frankly how could you not be, then make sure to head on over and show Octavia Chic some love on Facebook here.

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]]> https://themanc.com/trending/huge-debate-over-icelands-chicago-town-pizza-scissors-erupts-on-social-media/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:51:07 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20417

There's currently a deal going on at Iceland stores across the country and you could walk away with some free pizza scissors out of it as well.

When you buy two large Chicago Town pizzas from the UK's frozen foods specialist supermarket, not only do you get to take advantage of the 'two for £5' deal that's currently available, but you also get some free pizza scissors too.

Yes, you heard us, scissors that are specifically designed to cut pizza.

Whilst you can obviously just cut your pizza with normal scissors, an original-style pizza cutter, or maybe even a knife instead, what makes these pizza scissors different is that they come with a measuring triangle on the side to help you cut the perfect slice each time.

They even say 'pizza' on the blade too, just in case you needed reminding.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2620711871519678

Now, you're probably reading this and thinking one of two things.

You're either thinking something along the lines of - 'wow, that's a pretty good deal and I definitely need some of those scissors in my life' - or you're thinking - 'who the heck cuts pizza with scissors?'.

Whichever one of those options sprung to mind for you, don't worry, you won't be alone in that thought, because what started out as Iceland simply advertising a pizza deal, has ended up causing a bit of a debate online and people just can't seem to agree on it.

Taking to Twitter to get share details of this new deal and get the public's two cents on the concept of pizza scissors, Iceland wrote: "It's time to end the debate..."

"How do you cut your pizza - with a pizza cutter or scissors?"

https://twitter.com/IcelandFoods/status/1270726660778799105?s=20

The results of the poll appeared to show that the British public are in far more in favour of using a traditional pizza cutter over a pair of 'pizza scissors', but some of the replies were even more interesting.

It turns out there's a lot more people who cut their pizza with a knife than you probably think.

https://twitter.com/themightyboo2/status/1270729172823015424?s=20

https://twitter.com/AshardLorraine/status/1270731580982661121?s=20

https://twitter.com/loginjackson/status/1270734178250784768?s=20

https://twitter.com/GoonerKJP/status/1270756247260868610?s=20

https://twitter.com/LuckVintageTech/status/1270739720708870145?s=20

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You can by the Chicago Town 'two for £5' pizza deal from Iceland in store, or online here.

It's advised to always check the opening times of your local Iceland branch before making any trips and you can do so via the store finder here.

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It's time to end the debate...

How do you cut your pizza - with a pizza cutter or scissors?

If you use scissors, then grab yourself 2 large @chicagotown pizzas and get a pair of special pizza scissors for FREE.

Get yours now https://t.co/dsztN1eeP1

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 10, 2020]]>

Call me crazy but I use a knife!

— Chris M (@themightyboo2) June 10, 2020]]>

Who the HELL uses scissors?????

— lorraine ashard (@AshardLorraine) June 10, 2020]]>

I'd only use scissors if someone had stolen all my knives

— Curtis Tigers (@loginjackson) June 10, 2020]]>

Eh. ... Scissors? Call me weird but I use a knife

— Kaz ? (@GoonerKJP) June 10, 2020]]>

I just use my hands - no need for any fancy gadgets! ^AP

— LVTS Support (@LuckVintageTech) June 10, 2020]]>

It's time to end the debate...

How do you cut your pizza - with a pizza cutter or scissors?

If you use scissors, then grab yourself 2 large @chicagotown pizzas and get a pair of special pizza scissors for FREE.

Get yours now https://t.co/dsztN1eeP1

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 10, 2020]]>

Call me crazy but I use a knife!

— Chris M (@themightyboo2) June 10, 2020]]>

Who the HELL uses scissors?????

— lorraine THFC ashard 💙 (@AshardLorraine) June 10, 2020]]>

I'd only use scissors if someone had stolen all my knives

— Curtis Tigers (@loginjackson) June 10, 2020]]>

Eh. ... Scissors? Call me weird but I use a knife

— Kaz💋 (@GoonerKJP) June 10, 2020]]>

I just use my hands - no need for any fancy gadgets! ^AP

— LVTS (@LuckVintageTech) June 10, 2020]]>

It's time to end the debate...

How do you cut your pizza - with a pizza cutter or scissors?

If you use scissors, then grab yourself 2 large @chicagotown pizzas and get a pair of special pizza scissors for FREE.

Get yours now https://t.co/dsztN1eeP1

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 10, 2020]]>

Call me crazy but I use a knife!

— Chris M (@themightyboo2) June 10, 2020]]>

Who the HELL uses scissors?????

— lorraine ashard (@AshardLorraine) June 10, 2020]]>

I'd only use scissors if someone had stolen all my knives

— Curtis Tigers (@loginjackson) June 10, 2020]]>

Eh. ... Scissors? Call me weird but I use a knife

— Kaz 💋 (@GoonerKJP) June 10, 2020]]>

I just use my hands - no need for any fancy gadgets! ^AP

— LVTS Support (@LuckVintageTech) June 10, 2020]]>

It's time to end the debate...

How do you cut your pizza - with a pizza cutter or scissors?

If you use scissors, then grab yourself 2 large @chicagotown pizzas and get a pair of special pizza scissors for FREE.

Get yours now https://t.co/dsztN1eeP1

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 10, 2020]]>

Call me crazy but I use a knife!

— Chris M (@themightyboo2) June 10, 2020]]>

Who the HELL uses scissors?????

— lorraine ashard (@AshardLorraine) June 10, 2020]]>

I'd only use scissors if someone had stolen all my knives

— Curtis Tigers (@loginjackson) June 10, 2020]]>

Eh. ... Scissors? Call me weird but I use a knife

— Kaz 💋 (@GoonerKJP) June 10, 2020]]>

I just use my hands - no need for any fancy gadgets! ^AP

— LVTS Support (@LuckVintageTech) June 10, 2020]]>

It's time to end the debate...

How do you cut your pizza - with a pizza cutter or scissors?

If you use scissors, then grab yourself 2 large @chicagotown pizzas and get a pair of special pizza scissors for FREE.

Get yours now https://t.co/dsztN1eeP1

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 10, 2020]]>

Call me crazy but I use a knife!

— Chris M (@themightyboo2) June 10, 2020]]>

Who the HELL uses scissors?????

— lorraine ashard (@AshardLorraine) June 10, 2020]]>

I'd only use scissors if someone had stolen all my knives

— Curtis Tigers (@loginjackson) June 10, 2020]]>

Eh. ... Scissors? Call me weird but I use a knife

— Kaz 💋 (@GoonerKJP) June 10, 2020]]>

I just use my hands - no need for any fancy gadgets! ^AP

— LVTS Support (@LuckVintageTech) June 10, 2020]]>

It's time to end the debate...

How do you cut your pizza - with a pizza cutter or scissors?

If you use scissors, then grab yourself 2 large @chicagotown pizzas and get a pair of special pizza scissors for FREE.

Get yours now https://t.co/dsztN1eeP1

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 10, 2020]]>

Call me crazy but I use a knife!

— Chris M (@themightyboo2) June 10, 2020]]>

Who the HELL uses scissors?????

— lorraine ashard (@AshardLorraine) June 10, 2020]]>

I'd only use scissors if someone had stolen all my knives

— Curtis Tigers (@loginjackson) June 10, 2020]]>

Eh. ... Scissors? Call me weird but I use a knife

— Kaz 💋 (@GoonerKJP) June 10, 2020]]>

I just use my hands - no need for any fancy gadgets! ^AP

— LVTS Support (@LuckVintageTech) June 10, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/how-the-trafford-centre-will-change-to-keep-shoppers-safe-during-the-pandemic/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:20:50 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20426

intu Trafford Centre has released more information about its new safety measures ahead of the reopening of non-essential retail stores on 15 June.

Detailed plans have been put in place for each of intu's 14 shopping destinations to make them COVID-secure - with many shops and businesses preparing to welcome back customers for the first time since March.

According to intu, enhanced hygiene regimes at the Trafford Centre will continue (with deep cleaning of key areas and touchpoints like escalators, toilets and keypads), whilst hand sanitation stands will be available at entrances and various other locations inside.

The shopping venue has also adapted its footfall-monitoring technology so that the numbers of people inside can be monitored and managed at any time.

Queues will be formed outside when capacity is reached - with one-way systems and floor stickers guiding guests and ensuring social distancing.

Research released by intu last week shows that over 70% of regular shopping centre visitors would actively encourage compulsory hand sanitation, protective screens at tills, limitations on the numbers able to enter stores at any one time, and 2m distance markers.

Stats also revealed that 60% were in favour of in-store security/CCTV and cashless stores, whilst the same number said they would be content with an average wait time of 10 mins for store entry to ensure safety.

Matthew Roberts, Chief Executive of intu, said: “Our centres have and will always be at the heart of their local communities. intu supports around 3 per cent of all retail jobs in the UK and our centres are home to some of the biggest and best brands, so we are doing everything we can to make them safe places to visit and work."

He continued: “We know we cannot do this alone and everyone who visits our centres whether for work or to shop will play their part in keeping themselves and each other safe by following the official guidelines, and the instructions and safety information provided by our teams.

“Whilst the experience for everyone that visits intu Trafford Centre will be different to normal, our teams will be on hand to deliver that warm welcome our centres have become known for.”

Primark, Selfridges and Zara are among stores to be reopening at intu Trafford Centre from Monday 15 June, with Topshop, River Island and M&S also set to resume trading next week.

More information can be found online. 

]]> 20426 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/primark-stores-reopen-on-monday-and-this-is-what-you-can-expect/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:07:16 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20450

Primark has announced that it will be opening doors across the UK on Monday and has also outlined what customers can expect upon their first trip in store.

Following the recent government announcement, Primark will be opening all 153 stores across the country on 15th June and is committed to offering the "same great products with employee and customer safety the highest priority".

Primark has a several branches in Greater Manchester set to reopen.

In preparation for reopening in the UK, the retail chain is said to be closely following all government safety advice and is applying experience gained from store openings across Europe. Rigorous health and safety measures will be put in place in all stores, including a strict social distancing protocol, personal protection for employees and customers, and increased in-store cleaning.

Pictures giving a glimpse inside the Westfield London branch have also been released, so that customers know what to expect and can see what measures are in place when they visit Primark stores.

Speaking ahead of stores reopening, Primark CEO, Paul Marchant, said: "We have really missed our customers and we are delighted to be back and able to provide them with the quality, affordable products they love from Primark."

"While it might take a little longer to get into store, once inside, customers will find all their favourite
Primark products and plenty of choice as usual. We have worked hard to make sure that clear signage
and extra help will be there to guide them through the changes we have made to allow for social
distancing."

"We are also asking customers to respect the measures we have put in place to help ensure shopping
at Primark is an enjoyable, safe experience for everyone."

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Social Distancing Measures

• Limited numbers of customers will be allowed in store at any one time to allow for the appropriate distance in between customers and employees.
• Clear signage and floor decals have been applied.
• Additional security staff have been hired to help customers follow social distancing measures while queuing to enter store.
• The layout of our stores has been redesigned to allow for more space between people. This includes a reconfiguring of the queuing system at till points and dedicated employees on hand to manage the correct flow of the queue.
• Fitting rooms, customer toilets, cafes and beauty concessions counters have been temporarily closed off in stores which have them - this policy may be reviewed as the situation develops and in line with government guidance.
• Entry and exit points will be clearly marked.
• Frequent tannoy announcements will be made in store to remind customers to adhere to social
  distancing measures.

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Personal Protection

• Hand sanitiser stations will be made available at the entrance and on the shop floor and back of house for employee and customer use.
• Every second till is closed in order to leave appropriate space between customers and between employees and perspex screens have been installed on open tills to protect customers and employees.
• Face masks and gloves are available to all employees if they wish to use them.
• Customers will be asked to sanitise their hands upon entry and dedicated employees will be on hand to assist customers if needed.
• All returns will be managed in line with government advice.
• All testers from the health and beauty department have been removed.
• Card payments and contactless payments are encouraged when possible to minimise cash interactions and limits have been increased for contactless payments.
• Dedicated employees have been appointed to manage queues at tills and entrances to stores to ensure social distancing measures are being followed.
• Dedicated employees will also make sure hand hygiene stations are topped up and report any issues or concerns to the store manager.

___

In-Store Cleaning

• The frequency and rigour of the store cleaning policy will be significantly increased across all branches, giving particular attention to high frequency touchpoints such as tills, escalators, lifts, and employee areas in back of house.
• A deep clean of each store will be carried out before re-opening.
• Frequency of cleaning throughout the day will also be increased.
• A basket cleaning system will also be introduced, so each basket handle is cleaned before use.
• Sanitising wipes will be made available for employees to sterilise baskets and cashpoints.

To check the opening times for your local store ahead of Monday, you can visit the Primark store locator here.

]]> 20450 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/two-metre-steel-fence-to-be-built-around-bolton-cenotaph-to-protect-against-vandalism/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:46:39 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20483

Bolton Council has announced today that it intends to erect a two-metre steel fence around the town centre cenotaph as a protection from future acts of vandalism.

The fencing is reportedly due to be placed around the focal point memorial in Victoria Square later today.

The intentions of the council were confirmed in a statement by the Leader of Bolton Council, Cllr David Greenhalgh, via the official Bolton Conservatives Facebook page.

The statement reads: "My colleagues and I will simply not tolerate any vandalism or damage to our memorials to those who have given their lives for our country, as we have seen happen during other protests in other towns."

"That is why we are taking this precaution of protecting our Cenotaph."

"We will not be governed by mob rule and a media with an agenda, and we call on the government and the police to stand firm against those who seek to infiltrate these protests with violent and decisive objectives."

https://www.facebook.com/boltontories/posts/2691598271068622

“Lockdown rules are clear, they need to be enforced.

"We, as a Council, have made it clear we do not support these large gatherings at a time when a virus is claiming the lives of thousands of people."

"It is irresponsible and reckless, and threatens a second wave."

“We are an administration opposed to any form of racism or discrimination, but we will not be dictated to on whether we should eradicate history, and we will not support the removal of any memorials or statues. In my view, it is simply wrong to judge people who lived hundreds of years ago on 21st century values."

"Society, it’s stances and morals, evolve with time."

"We learn from history, we educate and we should never be afraid to challenge and update, but eradicating it is not the answer."

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]]> https://themanc.com/trending/iceland-selling-restaurant-standard-steaks-for-fraction-of-the-price/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:16:19 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20495

A massive luxury meat range has been launched by Iceland - with restaurant-standard steaks now on sale from just £3.65.

Many prime cuts of meat never arrived at the hospitality sector as intended during the pandemic, with thousands of restaurants across the UK forced to close.

However, Iceland has stepped in to save the steaks and sell them on at a fraction of the price.

Among the new meat range, shoppers can get their hands on Luxury Fillet Steaks (was £8.00, now £6.00, 2 pack), Luxury Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steaks (£3.65, 170g) and Luxury Aberdeen Angus Rump Steaks (£3.65, 227g).

According to Iceland, the meat has been matured for 28 days, allowing a richer flavour to develop with a tender texture.

The budget supermarket is also hosting Steak Fortnight from 10 – 24 June - where Luxury Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steaks and Luxury Aberdeen Angus Rump steaks will be two for £6.

Elsewhere, whopping Big Daddy 16oz Rump Steaks (£5.00, 16oz) and Big Daddy 12oz Sirloin Steaks (£5.00, 12oz) are available for just £5 each.

Customers can even take advantage of Iceland's Steak Dinner For Two for just £9 - which includes 2x steaks, onion rings, mushrooms and strawberry cheesecake.

This ought to fill the void until restaurants can reopen again, eh?

Visit Iceland's website for more information.

]]> 20495 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/face-masks-and-coverings-will-be-mandatory-in-all-uber-vehicles/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:35:20 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20499

Uber has made a statement announcing this afternoon that it is introducing a mandatory face covering rule for passengers and drivers as of next week.

Passengers who do not comply with the rule will risk having their ride cancelled.

In an email sent to all registered Uber users, the taxi service stated: "We're introducing mandatory face coverings as of Monday 15th June to help protect the health and safety of you and your driver."

"From Monday, if you aren't wearing a face mask or covering, your driver has the right to cancel your ride."

"Similarly, you can also cancel your ride if your driver arrives and is not wearing a face covering".

https://twitter.com/UberUK/status/1271390267099283456?s=20

"When wearing a face covering or mask, make sure it covers your face from the bridge of your nose down to your chin."

"Finally, anyone who is repeatedly flagged for not wearing a face covering will risk losing access to the app."

Regional General Manager of Uber Northern & Eastern, Jamie Heywood, added: "For months we've been urging people to stay home, for their safety and the safety of drivers who make essential trips."

"Now, as cities begin to reopen and people start moving again, we're taking measures to help everyone stay safe and healthy every time they use Uber."

You can find out more information regarding face coverings via the official gov.uk website here.

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To help protect the health and safety of you and your driver we're introducing mandatory face coverings from 15 June.

As of Monday, if you aren't wearing a face covering, your driver has the right to cancel your ride. pic.twitter.com/Y7v97Mdcg6

— Uber UK (@UberUK) June 12, 2020]]>

To help protect the health and safety of you and your driver we're introducing mandatory face coverings from 15 June.

As of Monday, if you aren't wearing a face covering, your driver has the right to cancel your ride. pic.twitter.com/Y7v97Mdcg6

— Uber UK (@UberUK) June 12, 2020]]>

To help protect the health and safety of you and your driver we're introducing mandatory face coverings from 15 June.

As of Monday, if you aren't wearing a face covering, your driver has the right to cancel your ride. pic.twitter.com/Y7v97Mdcg6

— Uber UK (@UberUK) June 12, 2020]]>

To help protect the health and safety of you and your driver we're introducing mandatory face coverings from 15 June.

As of Monday, if you aren't wearing a face covering, your driver has the right to cancel your ride. pic.twitter.com/Y7v97Mdcg6

— Uber UK (@UberUK) June 12, 2020]]>

To help protect the health and safety of you and your driver we're introducing mandatory face coverings from 15 June.

As of Monday, if you aren't wearing a face covering, your driver has the right to cancel your ride. pic.twitter.com/Y7v97Mdcg6

— Uber UK (@UberUK) June 12, 2020]]>

To help protect the health and safety of you and your driver we're introducing mandatory face coverings from 15 June.

As of Monday, if you aren't wearing a face covering, your driver has the right to cancel your ride. pic.twitter.com/Y7v97Mdcg6

— Uber UK (@UberUK) June 12, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/sport/how-have-manchester-uniteds-players-rated-so-far-this-season/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:43:26 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=18629

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The resumption of the footballing season is just around the corner. Some big sacrifices and changes have had to be made - but the Premier League is set for a comeback.

Much of the talk leading up to 17 June has revolved Liverpool's seemingly imminent title win - but what lies ahead for Manchester United?

Ole’s men have managed only 12 wins from 29 matches this season, with 8 losses - but things were beginning to look a little brighter before the season was halted.

In March, the Reds found themselves unbeaten in ten matches in all competitions and just three points off the top four.

Should the knock-out competitions be resumed as planned, the Manchester side will find themselves in contention for the FA Cup and the Europa League. 

As the big date looms closer, this is the ideal time to look back at Man United’s season so far - and where they find themselves once play resumes.

Goalkeepers 

David De Gea: De Gea has conceded 33 times in 32 appearances in all competitions. He’s managed 10 clean sheets, most of which have come in the latter half of the season. Still, despite the upturn in performances, we have seldom seen the Spaniard at his best this season. (6/10) 

Sergio Romero: United’s second choice goalkeeper doesn’t get a look in when it comes to the league, but he has rarely put a foot wrong in the cup competitions this season. In his 14 appearances this season, he’s conceded only three goals and managed 11 clean sheets. (8/10)

• 

Defenders

Aaron Wan-Bissaka: Questions have been asked about the 22-year-old’s attacking abilities but there is no doubt that defensively he has been excellent, particularly in 1v1 situations. A strong debut season so far. (7.5/10)

Brandon Williams: While his inexperience is evident at times, Williams has certainly proved himself to have great potential after providing a strong challenge to Shaw throughout the season. Not bad for a 19-year-old. (6.5/10)

Diogo Dalot: The Portuguese defender has only played only few games due to injury and has had very little impact on the team. (3/10)

Eric Bailly: Bailly has only managed five appearances this season due to ongoing injury problems. He did however put in a standout performance at Stamford Bridge during a crucial game for the Reds. (5/10)

Harry Maguire: There is clear confidence at the club in the English international’s abilities; naming him captain in his first season at the club. While his performances haven’t always been up to scratch, there have been obvious improvements during the back half of the season. (7.5/10)

Luke Shaw: The introduction of Brandon Williams is the best thing that's happened to Shaw this season; he’s put in some great performances in the back half of the season. (6.5/10)

Marcos Rojo: Rojo is currently on loan at Estudiantes after just nine appearances this season; it seems as though his time at Old Trafford may soon be coming to an end. (3/10)

Phil Jones: The English defender has been on a downward spiral for some time now. He has just eight appearances this season and one of few positive contributions came from a headed goal against Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup. (3/10)

Victor Lindelof: Very unconvincing at times, but has improved with the rest of the defensive line-up as the season has progressed. (6/10)

Midfielders

Andreas Pereira: Inconsistent at best, completely absent at worst. He may have made 37 appearances this season but he’s only managed 2 goals and 4 assists. It’s clear that Pereira isn’t up to it. (3.5/10)

Bruno Fernandes: The newest addition to the team has only featured in blank games but his arrival was definitely a turning point in United’s season. He’s been the standout player in almost every game he’s featured, whether that will continue when football returns remains to be seen, however. (8.5/10)

Fred: After a lot of criticism and uncertainty about his place in United’s team, Fred has had an impressive season after a consistent position in the starting line-up. A shout for POTY for many United fans. (8/10)

Jesse Lingard: A disappointing season to say the least and probably his last at Old Trafford. (3/10)

Juan Mata: Proven to be a decent squad player but nothing more. (5.5/10)

Nemanja Matic: Matic was out of favour at the start of the season but he has proven suddenly became a vital player to the team in the back half of the season. (6/10)

Paul Pogba: Hindered by injury problems for most of the season, the Frenchman has only featured in 8 games and wasn’t always convincing. Certainly not his season. (4/10)

Scott McTominay: He was one of the standout performers during the first half of the season and his knee injury was a massive blow to the midfield. He seems to have picked up right where he left off since returning to the team. (7/10)

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Attackers:

Anthony Martial: The Frenchman has been under scrutiny this season but he has no doubt been a key element in the attacking line-up with 16 goals and some important strikes against City and Chelsea. (7.5/10)

Daniel James: The Welshman got off to a strong start but has wilted slightly as the season has progressed. He’s managed four goals and seven assists in all competitions but he has definitely shown promise. (6.5/10)

Marcus Rashford: United’s star man this season until a back injury in January put Rashford out of action for the foreseeable future. He has still managed to score 19 times in 31 appearances in all competitions and has been a standout performer for the Reds. (9/10)

Mason Greenwood: It’s clear that the 18-year-old has natural ability in front of goal and that he has a bright future ahead of him. His record of 12 goals in 36 appearances is excellent. (7.5/10)

Odion Ighalo: Many were mocking United’s decision to sign the Nigerian forward in January but Ighalo has proven himself to be a decent squad player. Fans were largely pleased to hear his contract had been extended to January (6.5/10)

]]> 18629 0 0 0 ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> https://themanc.com/style/if-looks-could-kill-how-to-dress-like-villanelle-from-season-three/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 13:38:59 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19071

Killing Eve season three has come to an end, and we can all agree if one character managed to catch the eye from beginning to end - it was Villanelle.

Since the start of the series' run, Northerner Jodie Comer has wowed audience for her outstanding performance as the assassin, but also due to her elegant, sleek style.

Villanelle's fashion choices develop her character far beyond just being an outfit. It's clear she wants to own that part of herself as so many other aspects are out of her own control. 

But what can we do to emulate just a hint of Villanelle in our day to day lives? And could we pull it off on the Manchester catwalk?

The first thing to admit is that, during lockdown, so many of us have looked like Eve - cramped in her small flat, dressed in day old sweats with a never-ending mug of red wine. We are gazing through the open window of social media at those who have the means and the motivation to get dressed in a morning. 

But Villanelle, on the other hand, exudes a sense of power and confidence. She struts through city after city in bold, clashing colours.

Her wardrobe offers plenty of inspiration for the summer weather - offering some great ideas on how dress up for that glass of wine in the garden - from electric blue florals to retro seventies designs.

For the ultimate Villanelle look, you could even consider adding a bold shade of lipstick, hair pieces or even cowboy boots!

Many aspects of Villanelle’s character revert back to the theme of beauty. In season two, we even saw Villanelle sneak Eve a lipstick concealing a blade. You can’t get more serious about finding the perfect shade of red than that.

On the other hand, it's important to remember that Villanelle still went casual from time to time - even rocking the old t-shirt and dungarees.

If you wanted to give your lockdown look a bit of extra edge, this is the way to do it.

Photos from BBC iPlayer - Killing Eve

]]> 19071 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/property/manchester-all-new-press-building-is-seriously-hot-property/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20535

The latest big development in Manchester is 'newsworthy' in every sense of the phrase – and it's proving to be seriously hot property with Manchester residents.

This month, the iconic Co-op Printing Society building - which has stood since 1869 as one of Manchester's biggest publishing venues for news and media - is completing its transformation from printing press to luxury apartments.

The Grade II listed building is steeped in Mancunian history, having been home to multiple publications for more than a century.

Production wound down during the 1970s, being used intermittently as office space.

Salboy developers have now stepped in to preserve the beautiful architecture and turn the Society into a classy New York-style living complex with 66 apartments and town houses.

Sophisticated kitchens and hotel standard bathrooms have been assembled between the exposed brick walls, wooden floors and original beams - with stunning staircases, stained-glass oak doorways and green tiles all restored and retained.

Flooded with natural daylight from the glass roof above, The Press is also perfectly positioned for residents to get the most out of city life - sitting close by to the green space of Angel Meadow and bars/restaurants of Northern Quarter.

Residents can also take advantage of excellent train and tram links, with Victoria and Shudehill on the doorstep.

Salboy founder and director, Simon Ismail said: “It has been a joy to see this building being brought back to life and save its unique heritage for future generations.

“The location offers the best of city centre life but also easy access to the open green of Angel Meadow Park and the wilder spaces of the Irk Valley.

“We know buyers love the character of old buildings and we believe we have managed to create really unique living spaces combining character and contemporary fittings.”

The first private viewings at The Press took place on 20 June, and the interest was huge. Meaning there is only a small handful of apartments now up for grabs. So you'll need to act fast if you want to snap one up!

To ensure viewings are conducted safely, a one-way system is in place, along with 2m distancing and masks provided. Temperature checks are also performed upon arrival.

For more information or to book a viewing, head over to the Salboy website.

]]> 20535 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/iceland-is-donating-all-profits-from-sales-of-mcvities-penguin-bars-to-chester-zoo/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:09:32 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20572

Iceland will donate all profits made from next week’s sales of McVitie’s Penguin bars to help Chester Zoo get back on its feet following a long period of closure.

Britain's biggest wildlife centre was recently given the green light to reopen by the government, but it was touch and go for some time as to whether they would survive.

In a bid to help, Iceland stepped in to adopt every single one of the zoo's Humboldt Penguins.

Now, the supermarket will be passing on all the money made from their aquatic bird-themed chocolate bars between 15-22 June.

Responding to the news, Richard Walker, Managing Director at Iceland Foods said: “We’re delighted to support Chester Zoo during this difficult time – a cherished British attraction and one of my personal childhood favourites.

“Thankfully, the government is allowing zoos to open from 15 June, so we hope the hardest times are now behind Chester Zoo, but the McVitie’s Penguin biscuit profit donation will hopefully lend extra support needed to weather this difficult period.

“We’re so proud of everyone at Iceland who made this a possibility and we’re especially pleased to hear about staff at our regional stores who were inspired to make their own donations and adopt animals of their own.”

Shoppers can help support Chester Zoo by buying a pack of McVitie's Penguin Original Chocolate Biscuit Bars (£1.00, 7 x 24.6g) from Iceland stores.

Bumper 21-bar packs of McVitie's Original Penguin Chocolate Biscuit Bars (£2.00, 21 x 24.6g) are also available from local Food Warehouses.

Find out more about helping Chester Zoo here. 

]]> 20572 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/fascinating-1970s-photos-give-a-complete-snapshot-of-old-manchester/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:46:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20603

Manchester has changed dramatically over the course of the past fifty years. We're simply not the same city as we were back then.

Skyscrapers have gone up. Pubs have come down. Landmarks have moved. Public transport has changed colour.

It's all different now.

That's why it's always so fulfilling to gaze upon old images of the city when they're dug up from the archives.

Website Bygonely has published some absolutely incredible photos from the 1970s - a period that some refer to as a "gloomy" British decade - and they include forgotten murals, closed-down cinemas, and a completely unfamiliar-looking Market Street.

Are you old enough to remember the city looking like this?

But this is just a small sample.

You can feast your eyes on all of the images by viewing the Bygonely article in full here.

These images are also mulled over in more detail in a dedicated thread on Reddit.

Nostalgia's not what it used to be, eh?

]]> 20603 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/police-confirm-grim-details-of-yesterdays-illegal-raves-in-greater-manchester/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 13:02:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20654

Greater Manchester Police have released details from at least two illegal raves that took place in the region yesterday.

Thousands of people attended raves in Droylsden, Carrington, and Daisy Nook in Oldham last night (Saturday 13 June) – and it has been confirmed that one man has passed away from a suspected drug overdose while there were three separate reported stabbings.

One of the stabbing incidents has resulted in life threatening injuries to an 18-year-old male.

It has also been reported by the BBC that an 18-year-old woman was raped at the rave in Carrington, which was attended by thousands of people.

https://twitter.com/gangster_times/status/1272008113957277696

A GMP spokesperson said: “In Carrington there are believed to have been around 2,000 people at the peak of the gathering. There were three separate reported stabbings, including one where an 18-year-old man was left with life threatening injuries."

There has been a scathing response to the illegal raves online, after Snapchat and Instagram videos from revellers spread like wildfire – and they quickly condemned by thousands of disgusted social media users.

https://twitter.com/ab2001x/status/1272120296624074753

https://twitter.com/georgiadaisy98/status/1272140378876059651

https://twitter.com/BBCNWT/status/1272146283961212928

It was also a frustrating sight for Parklife founder Sacha Lord, who would have been hosting Parklife 2020 this weekend under rare sunny skies.

He wrote on Twitter: "If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace.

"You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots."

https://twitter.com/Sacha_Lord/status/1272095798755569664

The response on Twitter has been overwhelming. Here are just a few of the tweets from the last few hours, as news of the raves spread not only across the UK, but the world.

https://twitter.com/_geoburdess/status/1271946117513719811

https://twitter.com/Robyn_af/status/1271944641089351680

https://twitter.com/AngelaRayner/status/1271936578726789120

https://twitter.com/LukeEllingworth/status/1272117932009623553

https://twitter.com/HelenaVesty/status/1272132778868584451

Respect to every single person who used up their Sunday afternoons cleaning up the mess left behind.

The locations of these raves are often frequented by families with small children, and the rubbish and paraphernalia that was left in their wake is completely inexcusable.

Let's hope the repercussions of these gatherings aren't as serious as predicted.

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selfish twats, nothing more disgusting. If you went daisy nook last night you’re a fucking tramp!! pic.twitter.com/Kkkjz7nh4M

— ang ♡ (@ab2001x) June 14, 2020]]>

Daisy Nook this morning while the majority of last nights attendees sleep off their hangovers. An absolute disgrace. Not only did they put each other at risk last night but also the lives of everybody today who has volunteered to clean up their rubbish. pic.twitter.com/j4tZcCPj2u

— George? (@georgiadaisy98) June 14, 2020]]>

Police have now confirmed details of illegal raves in Greater Manchester.
Thread:
A 20-year-old man passed away from a suspected drug overdose following the gathering in Droylsden pic.twitter.com/DR9pfGMMJp

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

That rave in daisy nook has really pissed me off, imagine choosing getting fucked drinking and doing drugs when you put your families/ other peoples lives at risk. So selfish

— Georgina? (@_geoburdess) June 13, 2020]]>

I guarantee half the people at the Daisy Nook rave tonight were the same ones complaining about the BLM protests last week and how selfish they were... ok ?

— Robyn Farrington (@Robyn_af) June 13, 2020]]>

Just finished my shift at Street Angels in Oldham. Dealing with the illegal rave at Daisy Nook liaising with the police. Mark was seen tonight who lost his partner a few weeks back. He wasn’t in a good way. We gave 33 meals and 6 sleeping bags for those who had no accommodation.

— ? Angela Rayner ? (@AngelaRayner) June 13, 2020]]>

WORLDWIDE pandemic. I genuinely don’t give a S*%T if people want to give me grief for posting this and I if you do but if you went to last nights rave in Daisy Nook and you left ANY of this litter in a place that you no doubt have enjoyed at some point in your life, dickheads pic.twitter.com/HtPuz3lXSM

— luke ellingworth (@LukeEllingworth) June 14, 2020]]>

Some of these people have been cleaning for six hours - council workers say they couldn’t have one this without the help of residents. “This is the spirit of Manchester,” said one local volunteer here at Daisy Nook Park @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/SBrbiiKE53

— Helena Vesty (@HelenaVesty) June 14, 2020]]>

Major Incident At Secret Carrington (Manchester) & Daisy Nook (Oldham) Rave https://t.co/fayrKlwp5f via @YouTube #daisynook #Carrington #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/8QXw3wgAkx

— Gangster_times (@gangster_times) June 14, 2020]]>

Major Incident At Secret Carrington (Manchester) & Daisy Nook (Oldham) Rave https://t.co/fayrKlwp5f via @YouTube #daisynook #Carrington #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/8QXw3wgAkx

— Gangster_times (@gangster_times) June 14, 2020]]>

Police have now confirmed details of illegal raves in Greater Manchester.
Thread:
A 20-year-old man passed away from a suspected drug overdose following the gathering in Droylsden pic.twitter.com/DR9pfGMMJp

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

That rave in daisy nook has really pissed me off, imagine choosing getting fucked drinking and doing drugs when you put your families/ other peoples lives at risk. So selfish

— Georgina🌼 (@_geoburdess) June 13, 2020]]>

I guarantee half the people at the Daisy Nook rave tonight were the same ones complaining about the BLM protests last week and how selfish they were... ok 👀

— Robyn Farrington (@Robyn_af) June 13, 2020]]>

Just finished my shift at Street Angels in Oldham. Dealing with the illegal rave at Daisy Nook liaising with the police. Mark was seen tonight who lost his partner a few weeks back. He wasn’t in a good way. We gave 33 meals and 6 sleeping bags for those who had no accommodation.

— Angela Rayner 😷 (@AngelaRayner) June 13, 2020]]>

WORLDWIDE pandemic. I genuinely don’t give a S*%T if people want to give me grief for posting this and I if you do but if you went to last nights rave in Daisy Nook and you left ANY of this litter in a place that you no doubt have enjoyed at some point in your life, dickheads pic.twitter.com/HtPuz3lXSM

— luke ellingworth (@LukeEllingworth) June 14, 2020]]>

Some of these people have been cleaning for six hours - council workers say they couldn’t have one this without the help of residents. “This is the spirit of Manchester,” said one local volunteer here at Daisy Nook Park @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/SBrbiiKE53

— Helena Vesty (@HelenaVesty) June 14, 2020]]>

selfish twats, nothing more disgusting. If you went daisy nook last night you’re a fucking tramp!! pic.twitter.com/Kkkjz7nh4M

— ang ♡ (@ab2001x) June 14, 2020]]>

Daisy Nook this morning while the majority of last nights attendees sleep off their hangovers. An absolute disgrace. Not only did they put each other at risk last night but also the lives of everybody today who has volunteered to clean up their rubbish. pic.twitter.com/j4tZcCPj2u

— George🐝 (@georgiadaisy98) June 14, 2020]]>

Police have now confirmed details of illegal raves in Greater Manchester.
Thread:
A 20-year-old man passed away from a suspected drug overdose following the gathering in Droylsden pic.twitter.com/DR9pfGMMJp

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

That rave in daisy nook has really pissed me off, imagine choosing getting fucked drinking and doing drugs when you put your families/ other peoples lives at risk. So selfish

— Georgina🌼 (@_geoburdess) June 13, 2020]]>

I guarantee half the people at the Daisy Nook rave tonight were the same ones complaining about the BLM protests last week and how selfish they were... ok 👀

— Robyn Farrington (@Robyn_af) June 13, 2020]]>

Just finished my shift at Street Angels in Oldham. Dealing with the illegal rave at Daisy Nook liaising with the police. Mark was seen tonight who lost his partner a few weeks back. He wasn’t in a good way. We gave 33 meals and 6 sleeping bags for those who had no accommodation.

— 🌈 Angela Rayner 🌈 (@AngelaRayner) June 13, 2020]]>

WORLDWIDE pandemic. I genuinely don’t give a S*%T if people want to give me grief for posting this and I if you do but if you went to last nights rave in Daisy Nook and you left ANY of this litter in a place that you no doubt have enjoyed at some point in your life, dickheads pic.twitter.com/HtPuz3lXSM

— luke ellingworth (@LukeEllingworth) June 14, 2020]]>

Some of these people have been cleaning for six hours - council workers say they couldn’t have one this without the help of residents. “This is the spirit of Manchester,” said one local volunteer here at Daisy Nook Park @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/SBrbiiKE53

— Helena Vesty (@HelenaVesty) June 14, 2020]]>

Major Incident At Secret Carrington (Manchester) & Daisy Nook (Oldham) Rave https://t.co/fayrKlwp5f via @YouTube #daisynook #Carrington #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/8QXw3wgAkx

— Gangster_times (@gangster_times) June 14, 2020]]>

selfish twats, nothing more disgusting. If you went daisy nook last night you’re a fucking tramp!! pic.twitter.com/Kkkjz7nh4M

— ang ♡ (@ab2001x) June 14, 2020]]>

Daisy Nook this morning while the majority of last nights attendees sleep off their hangovers. An absolute disgrace. Not only did they put each other at risk last night but also the lives of everybody today who has volunteered to clean up their rubbish. pic.twitter.com/j4tZcCPj2u

— George🐝 (@georgiadaisy98) June 14, 2020]]>

Police have now confirmed details of illegal raves in Greater Manchester.
Thread:
A 20-year-old man passed away from a suspected drug overdose following the gathering in Droylsden pic.twitter.com/DR9pfGMMJp

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

That rave in daisy nook has really pissed me off, imagine choosing getting fucked drinking and doing drugs when you put your families/ other peoples lives at risk. So selfish

— Georgina🌼 (@_geoburdess) June 13, 2020]]>

I guarantee half the people at the Daisy Nook rave tonight were the same ones complaining about the BLM protests last week and how selfish they were... ok 👀

— Robyn Farrington (@Robyn_af) June 13, 2020]]>

Just finished my shift at Street Angels in Oldham. Dealing with the illegal rave at Daisy Nook liaising with the police. Mark was seen tonight who lost his partner a few weeks back. He wasn’t in a good way. We gave 33 meals and 6 sleeping bags for those who had no accommodation.

— 🌈 Angela Rayner 🌈 (@AngelaRayner) June 13, 2020]]>

WORLDWIDE pandemic. I genuinely don’t give a S*%T if people want to give me grief for posting this and I if you do but if you went to last nights rave in Daisy Nook and you left ANY of this litter in a place that you no doubt have enjoyed at some point in your life, dickheads pic.twitter.com/HtPuz3lXSM

— luke ellingworth (@LukeEllingworth) June 14, 2020]]>

Some of these people have been cleaning for six hours - council workers say they couldn’t have one this without the help of residents. “This is the spirit of Manchester,” said one local volunteer here at Daisy Nook Park @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/SBrbiiKE53

— Helena Vesty (@HelenaVesty) June 14, 2020]]>

Major Incident At Secret Carrington (Manchester) & Daisy Nook (Oldham) Rave https://t.co/fayrKlwp5f via @YouTube #daisynook #Carrington #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/8QXw3wgAkx

— Gangster_times (@gangster_times) June 14, 2020]]>

selfish twats, nothing more disgusting. If you went daisy nook last night you’re a fucking tramp!! pic.twitter.com/Kkkjz7nh4M

— ang ♡ (@ab2001x) June 14, 2020]]>

Daisy Nook this morning while the majority of last nights attendees sleep off their hangovers. An absolute disgrace. Not only did they put each other at risk last night but also the lives of everybody today who has volunteered to clean up their rubbish. pic.twitter.com/j4tZcCPj2u

— George🐝 (@georgiadaisy98) June 14, 2020]]>

Police have now confirmed details of illegal raves in Greater Manchester.
Thread:
A 20-year-old man passed away from a suspected drug overdose following the gathering in Droylsden pic.twitter.com/DR9pfGMMJp

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

That rave in daisy nook has really pissed me off, imagine choosing getting fucked drinking and doing drugs when you put your families/ other peoples lives at risk. So selfish

— Georgina🌼 (@_geoburdess) June 13, 2020]]>

I guarantee half the people at the Daisy Nook rave tonight were the same ones complaining about the BLM protests last week and how selfish they were... ok 👀

— Robyn Farrington (@Robyn_af) June 13, 2020]]>

Just finished my shift at Street Angels in Oldham. Dealing with the illegal rave at Daisy Nook liaising with the police. Mark was seen tonight who lost his partner a few weeks back. He wasn’t in a good way. We gave 33 meals and 6 sleeping bags for those who had no accommodation.

— 🌈 Angela Rayner 🌈 (@AngelaRayner) June 13, 2020]]>

WORLDWIDE pandemic. I genuinely don’t give a S*%T if people want to give me grief for posting this and I if you do but if you went to last nights rave in Daisy Nook and you left ANY of this litter in a place that you no doubt have enjoyed at some point in your life, dickheads pic.twitter.com/HtPuz3lXSM

— luke ellingworth (@LukeEllingworth) June 14, 2020]]>

Some of these people have been cleaning for six hours - council workers say they couldn’t have one this without the help of residents. “This is the spirit of Manchester,” said one local volunteer here at Daisy Nook Park @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/SBrbiiKE53

— Helena Vesty (@HelenaVesty) June 14, 2020]]>

Major Incident At Secret Carrington (Manchester) & Daisy Nook (Oldham) Rave https://t.co/fayrKlwp5f via @YouTube #daisynook #Carrington #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/8QXw3wgAkx

— Gangster_times (@gangster_times) June 14, 2020]]>

selfish twats, nothing more disgusting. If you went daisy nook last night you’re a fucking tramp!! pic.twitter.com/Kkkjz7nh4M

— ang ♡ (@ab2001x) June 14, 2020]]>

Daisy Nook this morning while the majority of last nights attendees sleep off their hangovers. An absolute disgrace. Not only did they put each other at risk last night but also the lives of everybody today who has volunteered to clean up their rubbish. pic.twitter.com/j4tZcCPj2u

— George🐝 (@georgiadaisy98) June 14, 2020]]>

Police have now confirmed details of illegal raves in Greater Manchester.
Thread:
A 20-year-old man passed away from a suspected drug overdose following the gathering in Droylsden pic.twitter.com/DR9pfGMMJp

— BBC North West (@BBCNWT) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

That rave in daisy nook has really pissed me off, imagine choosing getting fucked drinking and doing drugs when you put your families/ other peoples lives at risk. So selfish

— Georgina🌼 (@_geoburdess) June 13, 2020]]>

I guarantee half the people at the Daisy Nook rave tonight were the same ones complaining about the BLM protests last week and how selfish they were... ok 👀

— Robyn Farrington (@Robyn_af) June 13, 2020]]>

Just finished my shift at Street Angels in Oldham. Dealing with the illegal rave at Daisy Nook liaising with the police. Mark was seen tonight who lost his partner a few weeks back. He wasn’t in a good way. We gave 33 meals and 6 sleeping bags for those who had no accommodation.

— 🌈 Angela Rayner 🌈 (@AngelaRayner) June 13, 2020]]>

WORLDWIDE pandemic. I genuinely don’t give a S*%T if people want to give me grief for posting this and I if you do but if you went to last nights rave in Daisy Nook and you left ANY of this litter in a place that you no doubt have enjoyed at some point in your life, dickheads pic.twitter.com/HtPuz3lXSM

— luke ellingworth (@LukeEllingworth) June 14, 2020]]>

Some of these people have been cleaning for six hours - council workers say they couldn’t have one this without the help of residents. “This is the spirit of Manchester,” said one local volunteer here at Daisy Nook Park @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/SBrbiiKE53

— Helena Vesty (@HelenaVesty) June 14, 2020]]>

Major Incident At Secret Carrington (Manchester) & Daisy Nook (Oldham) Rave https://t.co/fayrKlwp5f via @YouTube #daisynook #Carrington #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/8QXw3wgAkx

— Gangster_times (@gangster_times) June 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/all-of-the-shops-reopening-today-in-manchester/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:30:55 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20686

Retail shops across Manchester are preparing to open for the first time since March this morning (15 June).

Non-essential stores have been gathering dust for the best part of three months due to the ongoing pandemic, but the government has given owners the green light to welcome back customers from today - provided they make premises "COVID-ready."

Shoppers heading out to the likes of the Trafford Centre and Market Street today will need to prepare for a rather different experience.

A wide variety of social distancing measures will be intact across all stores, including floor markings, one-way systems, till screens and contactless payments.

Large queues are expected.

Those travelling to shops today via train, tram or bus must also wear a mask - with face coverings mandatory on public transport from 15 June.

Masks are not compulsory in stores.

Many big brand names are back in action from this morning, and whilst a large number of stores have confirmed they'll be operating as early as 9am, opening times do vary depending on branch, so be sure to visit their website to confirm.

Here's a list of the major stores reopening in Manchester from 15 June.

Stores currently open in The Trafford Centre include:

• Abercrombie & Fitch
• Beaverbrooks
• Bodyshop
• Clarks
• Ernest Jones
• F Hinds
• Foot Asylum
• Footlocker
• Game
• Goldsmiths
• H&M
• Hollister
• Hugo Boss
• Indulge Fragrances
• Jack and Jones
• Kids Cavern
• Lovisa
• Lush
• Marks & Spencer
• Michael Kors
• Miss Selfridge
• Nespresso
• Next
• North Face
• Pandora
• Primark
• River Island
• Samsung
• Scotts
• Selfridges
• Skechers
• Sunglass Hut
• Superdry
• Ted Baker
• Tessuti
• Timberland
• Timepiece Watch Repairs
• Topman
• Topshop
• Vans
• WHSmith
• Zara

According to the Trafford Centre website, KFC, McDonald's and Spud U Like will also be open for click & collect and takeaway services.

In the Arndale Centre, the current list of stores set to open as as follows:

• Archies
• Auntie Anne’s
• Beaverbrooks
• Bobo Tea 
• Body Shop
• Boost Juice Bar
• Boots
• Build-A-Bear
• Burton
• Card Factory
• Chisholm Hunter
• Deichmann
• Dorothy Perkins
• Dune
• EE
• EE – Market Street
• Eurochange
• Evans
• Five Guys
• Footasylum
• Footlocker
• Fuel Juice
• G Star
• Game
• Gap
• H&M
• Holland & Barrett
• HMV
• Home Sense
• Hollister
• Hotel Chocolat
• Imzi
• In Time Watch Services
• iSmash
• Jack & Jones
• JD Sports
• Kenji
• KFC       
• Over the Rainbow
• Lego
• Lindt
• Luke
• Lush
• MCR Souvenir (Post Office)
• Metrobank
• Miss Selfridge
• Mobile Technicians
• Natwest
• Newspoint
• Next
• O2
• Pandora
• Pastiche Couture
• Paul’s Hair World
• Pret a Manger
• Rituals
• River Island
• Ryman
• Samsung – Market St
• Scotts
• Shoezone    
• Sock Shop
• Subway (Winter Garden)
• Superdrug
• Specsavers
• Starbucks
• Swatch
• Tablites
• Tessuti
• The Fragrance Shop
• The Perfume Shop
• Timberland
• Timpsons
• TK Maxx
• Topshop/Topman
• Trespass
• TSB
• Vans
• Vision Express
• Waterstones
• WH Smith
• Wilko
• Yankee Candle
• Yours
• Zamblya Wellness

New Cathedral Street Stores:

• Burberry
• Hugo Boss
• Michael Kors
• Paul Smith
• Ralph Lauren
• Ted Baker
• Zara
• Reiss

Several stores in The Royal Exchange are also reopening, including:

• Scribbler
• Jenny Jones Jewellery
• Swiss Watch Shop
• Nigel Rayment boutique
• Designer Exchange
• Amaranth natural health & beauty
• The Body Shop
• The Whisky Store
• Fjallraven

Michael’s coffeehouse in the Arcade is offering drinks to go, whilst Vertigo plant-based eatery and TGI Fridays are currently working with delivery partners. The Remedy Kitchen is already open for collection and Meal Plans.

]]> 20686 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/eats/popular-lunch-spot-salt-pepper-confirms-they-are-reopening/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:46:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20702

Salt & Pepper has announced that it will be reopening to once again serve the people of Manchester in early July.

Having temporarily shut up shop back in March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the popular pop-up restaurant announced it is putting "extra precautions" in place and would be returning at the start of next month.

Launched by "Chinese kids born and bred in Manchester", Salt & Pepper is undoubtedly a firm-favourite on the Manchester foodie scene and a staple of the Arndale Food Market.

Announcing the exciting news on social media over the weekend, Salt & Pepper said: "Great news...WE ARE REOPENING EARLY JULY".

"We’re taking some extra precautions to make sure all of our staff and our customers will be as safe as possible."

"Not long left...see you all soon".

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBbBg1JAP4F/?igshid=1o6gh0tf5z24d

Salt & Pepper, ran by a brother and sister duo who thrive on "providing modern twists old family recipes" and "serving up good tasty dishes that will leave you satisfied and happy", is unique in how it pushes one particular takeaway dish right to the forefront of its menu and gives every meal its own superbly-seasoned, spicy spin.

Whether you go for wings, chips or beef or tofu, the results are invariably incredible.

https://www.facebook.com/themancuk/videos/1078892729111262/

Salt & Pepper also seems to be a favourite with our audience here at The Manc.

After putting the question of 'which local/independent restaurant do you miss the most?' to our audience as part of our 'The Manc Asks' series, Salt & Pepper overwhelmingly came out on top.

There's always queues clogging up the walkways in Arndale Food Market at Salt & Pepper five days a week, so it should perhaps come as no surprise that Mancs are pining for their fix after a nearly four months of malnourishment.

At present, Salt & Pepper have not confirmed a set date for reopening, nor have further details been released as to how it will run operationally, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for when this is announced

To keep up to date with Salt & Pepper Manchester and to be the first to hear of reopening plans, you can find them on Facebook and Instagram.

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/sir-david-attenborough-is-teaching-geography-lessons-on-bbc-bitesize-this-week/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:37:21 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20713

Primary school children from across the country will have the opportunity to learn geography from Sir David Attenborough this week.

Students aged 5-11 years old will be able to take part in an inspiring and engaging lesson taught by Sir David as he encourages them to look at the world around them.

He will be teaching two lessons this week on BBC Bitesize Daily - Tuesday 16th June & Thursday 18th June.

Tomorrow at 9am, children ages 5-7 years will be given a whistle-stop tour of the seven continents and what makes them so unique, 7-9 year olds will learn about the equator, and then the older primary school years will be taught about the importance of maps to explore their surroundings.

Speaking on joining the BBC’s virtual school, Sir David Attenborough said: “I am delighted to be teaching primary school children across the country about the things I am passionate about."

"I hope children will learn something new about animals, oceans and dinosaurs, and feel inspired by my BBC Bitesize lessons."

https://twitter.com/bbcbitesize/status/1272431146308186113?s=20

Here's a little more on what you can expect from Sir David Attenborough this week:

Tuesday 16th June

• 5-7 year olds: 'The World' - Continents.
• 7-9 year olds: 'The World' - Latitude and Climate.
• 9-11 year olds: 'The World' - Maps.

Thursday 18th June

• 5-7 year olds: 'Oceans' - Migration.
• 7-9 year olds: 'Oceans' - Weather Patterns.
• 9-11 year olds: 'Oceans' - Currents, Weather and Fish.

The lessons will be available on weekday mornings from 9am on BBC Bitesize Daily, via the Red Button and BBC iPlayer.

Sir David is also set to return to BBC Bitesize on 30th June as well and will be teaching primary school students all about dinosaurs and fossils as part BBC Bitesize Science Week.

For more information, you can visit the BBC Bitesize website here.

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Monday, we're coming for you! Here's what we've got coming up on #BBCBitesizeDaily today! ?

? Watch from 9am on @BBCiPlayer and Red Button ? https://t.co/zZOO8l1o53
? Then check out our Daily Lessons online ? https://t.co/eemHEmfOUu#MondayMotivaton #HomeSchoolingUK pic.twitter.com/W0D2l79z4i

— BBC Bitesize (@bbcbitesize) June 15, 2020]]>

Monday, we're coming for you! Here's what we've got coming up on #BBCBitesizeDaily today! 💪

📺 Watch from 9am on @BBCiPlayer and Red Button 👉 https://t.co/zZOO8l1o53
💻 Then check out our Daily Lessons online 👉 https://t.co/eemHEmfOUu#MondayMotivaton #HomeSchoolingUK pic.twitter.com/W0D2l79z4i

— BBC Bitesize (@bbcbitesize) June 15, 2020]]>

Monday, we're coming for you! Here's what we've got coming up on #BBCBitesizeDaily today! 💪

📺 Watch from 9am on @BBCiPlayer and Red Button 👉 https://t.co/zZOO8l1o53
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— BBC Bitesize (@bbcbitesize) June 15, 2020]]>

Monday, we're coming for you! Here's what we've got coming up on #BBCBitesizeDaily today! 💪

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— BBC Bitesize (@bbcbitesize) June 15, 2020]]>

Monday, we're coming for you! Here's what we've got coming up on #BBCBitesizeDaily today! 💪

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— BBC Bitesize (@bbcbitesize) June 15, 2020]]>

Monday, we're coming for you! Here's what we've got coming up on #BBCBitesizeDaily today! 💪

📺 Watch from 9am on @BBCiPlayer and Red Button 👉 https://t.co/zZOO8l1o53
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— BBC Bitesize (@bbcbitesize) June 15, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/on-this-day-24-years-ago-the-ira-detonated-a-1500-kilogram-lorry-bomb-on-corporation-street/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:59:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20718

24 years ago today, Manchester city centre fell silent after an explosion from the inside of a large lorry parked on Corporaton Street shattered windows and destroyed buildings for miles.

When the 1500kg IRA bomb went off in 1996, it was the biggest bomb detonated in Great Britain since the Second World War, and caused an estimated £700 million worth of damage to Manchester's infrastructure and economy.

The Provisional Irish Republican Army had sent telephoned warnings about 90 minutes before the bomb detonated. At least 75,000 people were evacuated from the area, but the bomb squad were unable to defuse the bomb in time.

Thankfully, despite over 200 injuries to people in the vicinity of the explosion, there were no fatalities. Many of the reported injuries came from the shattering of thousands of windows, and other damage to buildings in which unsuspecting people were getting on with their days.

Several buildings near the explosion were damaged beyond repair and had to be demolished, while many more were closed for months for structural repairs. This prompted the biggest regeneration of Manchester city centre ever, and you could argue that regeneration is still happening to this day.

The city lay dormant for days after the explosion, as people came to terms with what had happened, and kept their distance. Many moved out of the centre for a period of time, while many more simply decided not to visit for fears of another incident. It was a desolate place, eerily quiet, and in need of some serious TLC...

Much like how it sits on this very day, in 2020, after a global pandemic deemed it a non-essential place to visit for the majority of Greater Manchester's residents for the past few months.

Today, on 15 June, 2020, a regeneration of its own has begun in the city centre as businesses get ready to reopen their doors to customers for the first time since the end of March. If you walked through the city this morning, and are old enough to remember how Manchester looked and felt 24 years ago, the parallels will present themselves to you in a very sobering way.

Much like it did back in 1996, the city has a long way to go until it feels normal again, and there will be some major changes to how it both looks and feels – and just like business owners and operators did 24 years ago, shops, bars, restaurants and venues across the most visited metropolis in the North West will have to be rebuilt and reshaped to adapt to a post-emergency era.

According to Home Office statistics, an estimated 400 businesses within half a mile (0.8 km) of the 1996 blast were affected, 40% of which did not recover, and Market Street, near the explosion and at that time the second-busiest shopping street in the UK, was considered by some a "fearful" place, to be "avoided like the plague".

The prospect of pulling Manchester's bustling city centre out of its darkest depression was not casually approached by those in charge and was acknowledged as a mammoth task from the get go – and that is just how Manchester's significant needle-movers feel in 2020.

However, Greater Manchester has never let anything get in its way, and despite how steep the hill is that we're stood at the base of, we always manage to reach the peak ready to go again.

]]> 20718 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/photos-manchester-comes-back-to-life-as-shops-and-businesses-reopen/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:56:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20730

It's a significant day for the city of Manchester as its non-essential shops and businesses begin to reopen after three months of closures.

From 9am this morning the general public began filtering back into town after being unable to visit their favourite shops since March, and by 11am, it could have been a sunny Saturday afternoon on Market Street and surrounding areas.

The day began with queues forming outside big hitters such as Primark and Selfridges, while shops such as Apple and Sports Direct started to generate small queues inside the Arndale – which has been nothing but a shortcut for people visiting the city centre over the last few months.

Market Street is also playing host to plenty of buskers today, boosting the atmosphere after weeks of a deafening quiet.

There is now no shortage in places to shop, with every non-essential business being given the green light for business as usual, providing they are 'COVID-ready'. Here's a full list of the businesses that have opened their doors today.

Photos and videos have also been making their way online today as social media users attempt to soak in an atmosphere they haven't been exposed to since the beginning of 2020.

https://www.facebook.com/themancuk/videos/571523630219094/?xts%5B0%5D=68.ARB30EQqUaHcrV1EflDI0QtFJlY9hKaONbZnydb4OokzJj77JmmVOOis54rosXUFxK1RuSKk6ryZzSFnWgsw63bidlnZP6gCgI9ofRR1TfWXIC2dV_XawvgXwoU_D-fboCmC0gXIMfudIsj7STss3a20yjjgdloGF_kSqsdJwTfgXS-s428F258Tqnh4PeLBE77G2PRMa_rT_FW2c0jeamsaMtJAoP2rr3jk_-d7tS88lHLRlqih9fWDWA9HijkF_QWFAv3uhLATsROth32ALrxOJchktnv6JZXt_TXmsNMMj8Ns5toUnkCJt9OhgrNsq0pHi4FYbp9_u8zO2aoDOnBjE4ra_UisHVTdyAqQ&tn=-R

Below is a gallery of photos taken between 11am and 11:30am this morning, showing the city centre just two hours into its reopening in what now feels much like a post-pandemic world.

More to follow as the city centre, and the UK in general, begins to open back up.

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Primark is back open on Market Street, and as busy as ever...

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Primark is back open on Market Street, and as busy as ever...

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Primark is back open on Market Street, and as busy as ever...

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Primark is back open on Market Street, and as busy as ever...

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Queue For Primark On Makrket Street

Primark is back open on Market Street, and as busy as ever...

Posted by The Manc on Monday, 15 June 2020

]]> https://themanc.com/news/greater-manchester-police-relaunch-operation-valiant-to-tackle-robberies-as-shops-begin-trading/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:12:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20759

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) laid down a physical marker this morning that confirmed the relaunch of an operation tackling personal robberies as shops reopen. 

Retailers began trading again this morning (15 June), leading to increased footfall across the city centre. 

In an attempt to prevent theft in the area, GMP has relaunched Operation Valiant - which has led to the arrest “of hundreds and hundreds of offenders” since 2018.

The operation aims to both deter offenders and educate the public about the risks and different steps they can use to keep themselves safe.

Speaking at the GMP press conference at Piccadilly Gardens, Superintendent Chris Hill, the officer in charge of the Forces Response to Personal Robbery, commented: “Operation Valiant is a force-wide initiative to bring offenders to justice and educate members of the public about remaining alert and look after their own possessions. 

“We’re going to have to shop differently now. People are going to have to be more alert. We’re gonna have to queue outside shops, and that just might give the offender that opportunity and chance.

“Our offenders do have some great tactics, sometimes it's a quick hit, they could potentially use pedal cycles or just run past. 

“The message is just be extra alert, look after your possessions, and just be aware of your surroundings."

The superintendent also stated that well as targeting offenders, officers would be approaching members of the public and offering guidance on how to protect themselves in the new climate. 

“…when we’re seeing members of the public on their mobile phones or just stood there texting, we’re giving them a little leaflet that says: You could have been a victim today,” he explained. 

“We’ve already seen a big significant turnout (of shoppers) in the city this week. 

“As soon as you leave your home you need to be extra vigilant. We don’t have any defined hotspots where you’re going to come across our offenders. 

“Be vigilant and be alert. Help us to help you.”

According to GMP, Operation Valiant has not just resulted in the successful arrest of offenders, but also longer sentences. 

“The real positive thing is, we’re now working with our partners, we’re working with CPS, and we’ve got some fantastic custodial resources,” said Superintendent Hill. 

“On recently… one of our community members attacked and robbed on the trams, and the offenders have just got six years each. 

“There was another series of offences over in another area in Manchester - they got 12 years each. 

“So, what we’re doing now is utilising our experience, we’re more confident now in liaising with our partners and we’re pulling together that series of incidents to make sure offenders are going to prison for a long time.”

GMP will be deploying high-visibility patrols in the coming weeks right the way through the region - as well as covert officers.

In a press release, GMP issued the following message to members of the public: “If you see something suspicious or want to report a crime, you can do so via the GMP website or by calling 101. 

“Always dial 999 in an emergency.”

]]> 20759 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/property/the-iconic-cottage-next-to-dukes-92-is-on-airbnb-and-its-well-nice/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:06:28 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20760

Ever wondered what that cute little cottage next to Dukes 92 overlooking the canal is all about?

If you've ever been to that area of Castlefield before in the city centre, then we bet you've clocked it.

It does stick out a bit, let's be honest, but in the best way possible. Contrasting with the modernity of the overlooking Beetham Tower right on its doorstep, it remains a beautiful snapshot of cultural history amidst the hustle and bustle of city life.

You've probably thought up a couple of questions around it over the years too - Who lives there? What does it look like inside? Wait, is it even a house? Yes, we can confirm it is a real house and we've stumbled across it listed on Airbnb too, which essentially means, the answer to the question of 'who lives there', could be you.

Well, for a little bit at least.

Lock Keepers Cottage is a "historic property on the Rochdale Canal in Castlefield" that actually dates as far back as the 1800's and has still kept many of the original features intact and restored within the property.

According to the description on Airbnb, "not only does this property offer you privacy in the city, but it's a stones throw from many local transport links and Manchester nightlife", which makes it "ideal for couples, small groups, families and business travellers".

When you book the Lock Keepers Cottage on Airbnb, you'll get access to the whole house.

The two-floored property has three bedrooms - two doubles and one single - a large, open-plan kitchen/diner, two separate reception rooms and a host of amenities throughout including, free WiFi, plenty of storage space for your luggage and complementary tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

The kitchen conservatory is said to "flood the house with natural light, so you can relax during your stay and enjoy your own corner of peace in the city".

There's also a beautiful garden overlooking lock 92 along the iconic Rochdale Canal too.

This really sounds like the perfect place for a city break 'staycation', doesn't it?

If you're looking for a bit more information, fancy having a read of the hundreds of positive reviews left for the property and host from previous happy visitors, or are keen to book/enquire about potential booking dates in the future, then you can find the Lock Keepers Cottage on Airbnb here.

]]> 20760 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/hit-reality-tv-game-show-the-circle-is-returning-for-a-third-series/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:14:11 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20777

It has been confirmed today that Channel 4's reality TV game show 'The Circle' has been renewed for a third series and a charity celebrity special is in the works too.

The Circle is a social media-inspired game show that centres around the concept that "anyone can be anyone in The Circle". Throughout the series, contestants live in the same apartment building, but are never allowed to meet and instead must communicate solely using their profiles on a specially-designed app.

The hit show is filmed in Salford.

As well as the third series, a Stand Up To Cancer special has also been commissioned and the lineup will solely be made up of celebrities attempting to win alliances, form cliques and ultimately be crowned the most popular contestant.

Channel 4 has confirmed that both the third series and the celebrity spin off show will be filmed in line with strict COVID-19 guidelines, meaning that episodes will be pre-recorded and there will be no studio audience or live shows as there has been in both previous series.

Production and filming is set to begin later this year, with the show aiming to be on air at the start of 2021.

https://twitter.com/C4TheCircle/status/1252658737246060544?s=20

Emma Willis will return as host, alongside comedian Sophie Willan on voiceover duty.

Speaking on the renewal of the series, Emma Willis said: "The Circle is just brilliant, unmissable television,"

"I loved every minute of being a part of it and I'm delighted to be returning to it for another series where I'll be right at the centre of all the mischief and drama! To add to that, we're also doing a celeb version - I can't wait to see who'll be in the line-up and whether they'll play as themselves or as another celebrity, it's going to be incredible."

Gilly Greenslade, who commissioned all three series for Channel 4, said: "When we were developing the series three years ago, I knew it would reflect how we live but I never expected it to be quite so prophetic."

"Now many more of us have had a taste of living our lives isolated and online, I am excited to see the strategies and tactics that the new players bring to the game."

"Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, people around the world have been learning the power of connecting remotely. Perhaps in the light of this, the new series will resonate even more for audiences as well as offer them the distraction of fun, warmth and strategy."

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The game where anyone can be anyone, but who would you be to win?

Casting is now open for possible future series of #TheCircle.

APPLY NOW – https://t.co/l5C7JWVOdn #BeWhoeverItTakesToWin ⭕ pic.twitter.com/VpBwPlVF9t

— The Circle (@C4TheCircle) April 21, 2020]]>

The game where anyone can be anyone, but who would you be to win?

Casting is now open for possible future series of #TheCircle.

APPLY NOW – https://t.co/l5C7JWVOdn #BeWhoeverItTakesToWin ⭕ pic.twitter.com/VpBwPlVF9t

— The Circle (@C4TheCircle) April 21, 2020]]>

The game where anyone can be anyone, but who would you be to win?

Casting is now open for possible future series of #TheCircle.

APPLY NOW – https://t.co/l5C7JWVOdn #BeWhoeverItTakesToWin ⭕ pic.twitter.com/VpBwPlVF9t

— The Circle (@C4TheCircle) April 21, 2020]]>

The game where anyone can be anyone, but who would you be to win?

Casting is now open for possible future series of #TheCircle.

APPLY NOW – https://t.co/l5C7JWVOdn #BeWhoeverItTakesToWin ⭕ pic.twitter.com/VpBwPlVF9t

— The Circle (@C4TheCircle) April 21, 2020]]>

The game where anyone can be anyone, but who would you be to win?

Casting is now open for possible future series of #TheCircle.

APPLY NOW – https://t.co/l5C7JWVOdn #BeWhoeverItTakesToWin ⭕ pic.twitter.com/VpBwPlVF9t

— The Circle (@C4TheCircle) April 21, 2020]]>

The game where anyone can be anyone, but who would you be to win?

Casting is now open for possible future series of #TheCircle.

APPLY NOW – https://t.co/l5C7JWVOdn #BeWhoeverItTakesToWin ⭕ pic.twitter.com/VpBwPlVF9t

— The Circle (@C4TheCircle) April 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/blues-bourbon-bbq-venue-the-blues-kitchen-set-to-open-near-deansgate/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:00:27 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20784

Live music venue The Blues Kitchen has announced it will be launching a 600-capacity branch in Manchester in early 2021.

The blues bar, which takes inspiration from America's deep south scene, is set to move its mixture of bourbon and barbecue flavours into the old Walkabout site near Deansgate in the city centre.

Quay Street's upcoming bar will be home to live music from local and international musicians seven nights a week - with DJs playing timeless soul, funk, rock n roll & roots music into the early hours every weekend.

Steve Ball, CEO of the Columbo Group, which owns Blues Kitchen, commented: “When we decided to spread our wings it had to be Manchester, it’s such a cool city.

"It’s the only other city we’d consider doing anything in.”

The Blues Kitchen currently has three other roaringly popular venues spread across London - including Brixton, Camden and Shoreditch.

More news is set to be announced in the coming weeks as the bar prepares to settle into some fresh northern digs for the very first time.

While you are waiting for The Blues Kitchen to open, check out these channels to get a flavour of what’s to come:

www.theblueskitchen.com.

https://www.instagram.com/theblueskitchenmanchester/ 

]]> 20784 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/government-reject-proposal-from-marcus-rashford-to-extend-free-school-meal-scheme-through-summer/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:07:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20797

The Government has announced that it will not continue the free school meals scheme over the summer holidays.

The announcement follows the release of an open letter addressed to MPs by Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, calling for the scheme to be extended.

Rashford, who has partnered with the charity FareShare, has helped raise over 20 million pounds to feed around three million vulnerable children across the UK during lockdown.

In his letter, the England star spoke about coming from a low-income background, explaining how he had to rely on free school meals growing up, stating: "The system was not built for families like mine to succeed, regardless of how hard my mum worked."

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1272302819819823105

The letter received support from MPs, teachers unions and leaders in the education sector.

Kevin Courtney, joint general secretary for the National Education Union, the biggest union in the UK for teachers, called Rashford's letter "powerful" and said the Union "full supports" the proposal to extend the scheme.

However, the Government announced this afternoon that the vouchers would not continue.

A Department for Education spokesperson stated: “Free schools meals are ordinarily term time only, and the national voucher scheme will not run during the summer holidays. However, as announced this week by the Prime Minister, the local authority welfare assistance scheme will provide help those to who are struggling to afford food and other essentials due to the impact of COVID-19. £63 million pounds is being allocated to this important project.”

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1272508527026855937

Rashford has vowed to keep going and, in a tweet this afternoon, said that it's "not over yet".

A spokesperson for Boris Johnson also confirmed that Rashford will receive a response from the Prime Minister "as soon as possible", with the footballer being praised by Downing Street for "using his profile in a positive way to highlight some very important issues.”

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An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

Wow, just got home from training and I’m blown away with the support. It’s not over yet, let’s keep retweeting and tagging local MPs. We need to be the voice for those 200,000 children who have no choice but to skip meals today, I refuse to give up ? #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

Wow, just got home from training and I’m blown away with the support. It’s not over yet, let’s keep retweeting and tagging local MPs. We need to be the voice for those 200,000 children who have no choice but to skip meals today, I refuse to give up 🗣 #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

Wow, just got home from training and I’m blown away with the support. It’s not over yet, let’s keep retweeting and tagging local MPs. We need to be the voice for those 200,000 children who have no choice but to skip meals today, I refuse to give up 🗣 #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

Wow, just got home from training and I’m blown away with the support. It’s not over yet, let’s keep retweeting and tagging local MPs. We need to be the voice for those 200,000 children who have no choice but to skip meals today, I refuse to give up 🗣 #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

Wow, just got home from training and I’m blown away with the support. It’s not over yet, let’s keep retweeting and tagging local MPs. We need to be the voice for those 200,000 children who have no choice but to skip meals today, I refuse to give up 🗣 #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

Wow, just got home from training and I’m blown away with the support. It’s not over yet, let’s keep retweeting and tagging local MPs. We need to be the voice for those 200,000 children who have no choice but to skip meals today, I refuse to give up 🗣 #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/amazon-is-selling-a-beehive-that-helps-encourage-bees-to-gardens-in-summer/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:32:39 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20798

This article contains affiliate links.

Most people are familiar with honey bees and bumblebees, but if you look closely, there is so much more than meets the eye.

In fact, Britain is home to over 250 species of 'solitary bee'.

As the summer draws in and with many of us spending more time in our gardens than ever before, it's crucial that we continue to provide bees with an environment in which they can thrive, so if you're looking to do your bit for the bees, then we've found a compact solitary bee hive on Amazon and it's already sitting firmly on the 'Best Seller' list.

The Wildlife World Solitary Bee Hive is "an interactive solitary bee and insect box constructed in durable FSC timber, with unique individual cell trays which can be opened for inspection and/or cleaning" and is perfect for any Mancunians looking to encourage bees into their garden this summer.

As many will know, the 'worker bee' is one of the best-known symbols of Manchester.

The bee denotes Mancunians’ hard work ethic, the city being a hive of activity, represents a sense of unity and has been an emblem for over 150 years.

According to the product description on Amazon, this "unique solitary beehive" is designed specifically "to attract non-swarming bees like the Red Mason Bee (Osmia rufa) and Leafcutter bees (Megachile spp)".

If you're wondering what the difference is, then do note that solitary bees "do not swarm, are gregarious and safe around children and pets" and are naturally attracted to holes in wood, which is why the Wildlife World Solitary Bee Hive is great at providing a habitat that bees love, but one that has become harder and harder to find in modern gardens across the UK.

This bee hive is "fascinating and great for education" as it is designed not only as a habitat, but to be easily dismantled to see the formation of small cells where the eggs are laid, or indeed where predators have been active."

Attracting solitary bees to your garden this summer is not only safe, but is also beneficial to pollination of flowers, fruit and vegetables too.

It’s retailing on Amazon at £24.45 + postage/packaging and has a multitude of positive 5* reviews from plenty of satisfied customers, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

It’s also listed as an ‘Amazon’s Choice’ product and is eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

If you’re ready to do your bit and help the bees this summer time, then you can get the Wildlife World Solitary Bee Hive from Amazon here.

]]> 20798 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchesters-afflecks-palace-is-reopening-to-the-public-this-weekend/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:37:54 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20850

Indie shopping emporium Afflecks is set to reopen to the public this weekend as part of the city's return to normality post-pandemic.

Like many retail establishments, the beloved independent shopping institution in the heart of Manchester city centre temporarily shut up shop back in March amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but will be opening its doors once again this Saturday.

Over fifty traders from the eclectic Afflecks family of independent businesses will be trading across all four floors under strict COVID-19 safety guidelines.

The coronavirus pandemic has presented an incredibly challenging time for the dozens of small, creative enterprises in the building. Whilst many have been trading online since March and have kept the spirit of Afflecks alive via their social media accounts, a forced closure has still had a huge impact on their businesses, but retailers are delighted to be able to welcome their customers into the building again.

Like all retailers, the shopping experience at Afflecks will look a little bit different when it opens doors after lockdown, but the indoor market’s tradition of being a safe space for everyone will remain at the heart and soul of the experience.

Here's what you can expect from a trip to Afflecks once doors reopen this weekend:

Two-Metre Social Distancing
- A strict two-metre rule will be in place right across the building and all customers should adhere to this.

An Increased Cleaning Schedule
- All areas of the building will be sufficiently and regularly cleaned, with a particular focus on touchpoints.

Hand Sanitiser
- There will be sanitising stations at entrance and exit points.

A New Entrance and Exit Process
- Entrance-only via Church Street.
- Managed entrance and exit via Oldham Street.
- Tib Street entrance will be closed.

One-Way System
- This will be in place in certain common areas of the building and again, must be adhered to by customers.

Reduced Capacity
- A reduced capacity will allow for necessary social distancing across the site.

COVID-safe Traders
- All traders have completed COVID-safe risk assessment and will be operating their own individual COVID-safe measures.

ATM and games machines will not be in operation. 

The lifts will be closed - except for requested access only.

The Afflecks team and all of the traders have worked incredibly hard to ensure that the centre is a safe place to be whilst still allowing customers to enjoy the unique spirit of Afflecks.

Whether that’s appreciating the incredible public art, individual vintage finds, a warm welcome from a trader, or that handmade piece you can’t get anywhere else, the re-opening of Afflecks presents an opportunity to support local, independent retail at its very best.

Speaking ahead of reopening this weekend, Andrea George, Director of Retail at Bruntwood Works - owners of Afflecks - said: "We’re delighted to be able to support our Afflecks family back to the building."

"We’ve worked very hard, together with all the traders, to create a safe and sustainable independent shopping experience. We recognise how hard hit small businesses have been by this crisis and we’re committed to ensuring that the independent retail remains at the heart and soul of the high street as shops begin to reopen".

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Afflecks will reopen to the public on Saturday 20th June.

It will then continue to operate five days a week: Tuesday - Friday, 10.30am-6.00pm, and Saturday 10am-6:00pm.

You can find out more information ahead of reopening via the Afflecks website here.

]]> 20850 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/police-investigating-a-rape-and-three-stabbings-at-a-trafford-rave-release-update/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:28:52 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20858

Greater Manchester Police officers investigating a rape and three stabbings at a Trafford rave have released update tonight (July 15).

The incidents happened on Saturday evening after three illegal raves broke out across Greater Manchester. One in Trafford, one in Droylsden and one in Oldham. Over 7,000 people attended the raves in total – with reports of parents even dropping their kids off.

However, things quickly got out of hand, and shortly after 2.50am officers were called after reports that a woman had been raped by a man at Broad Oak Woods in Carrington, by a man who she is believed to have met earlier that night.

According to Greater Manchester Police, the man is thought to be aged between 20 and 25 and is described as a white man with a Salford accent, standing at 5ft 7/8ins tall with a medium build.

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He was believed to be "wearing what appeared to be a grey tracksuit and has dark blonde hair; short at the sides and with a longer fringe to one side," it states on the official GMP website.

The statement continues: "No arrests have been made and specialist officers are supporting her at this time.

"Earlier that evening, an 18-year-old man was seriously assaulted and responding officers administered life-saving first aid at the scene before paramedics arrived.

"The man remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition."

There were also two other reported attacks that night in which two other men – aged 25 and 26 – were also injured but have since been discharged from hospital.

GMP's statement continues: "An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and is in custody to be questioned by detectives.

"Police are also aware and are investigating a video on social media purporting to show three men and a woman wielding large bladed weapons close to the area where the rave is said to have taken place.

"Anyone who may have witnessed any of incidents, or have information in relation to them, is asked to contact the police or Crimestoppers to aid detectives’ enquiries."

It is being stressed by police that no retrospective action will be taken on anybody who attended the raves and calls in with information – they simply want to focus all of their attention on the attacks that took place.

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Detective Inspector Julian Scarsbrook, of GMP’s Trafford division, said: “This is an urgent appeal for information relating to the horrific rape of a woman and three vicious assaults – one of which almost cost a young man his life.

“While I – like the majority of the public – was shocked and dismayed at the scenes in Carrington on Saturday night, my interest is entirely focussed on investigating the serious crimes that took place that evening.

“I understand some people may be reluctant to contact police because they were present at the rave on Saturday and don’t want to land themselves in trouble, but I must stress that the severity of these crimes outweigh any self-interests people may possess.

“No one should feel deterred from providing the police or Crimestoppers with any information that they believe could have the slightest bit of relevance into finding those responsible for these assaults.

“If you saw anyone in possession of a potential weapon or noticed certain hostilities between groups that night, it is vitally important that you get in touch and provide us with as much information as possible.

“Information will be treated with the strictest confidence and I urge any witnesses or those with details that could aid our enquiries to do the right thing and contact us directly, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.”

Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 7573 quoting Operation Norfolk. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Video footage can be uploaded via the following link: SCD.CCTV@GMP.POLICE.UK

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— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 15, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

UPDATE: Investigations following rape and assaults at illegal rave https://t.co/X20Y69rXqG pic.twitter.com/IBrDTLVk4g

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 15, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

UPDATE: Investigations following rape and assaults at illegal rave https://t.co/X20Y69rXqG pic.twitter.com/IBrDTLVk4g

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 15, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

UPDATE: Investigations following rape and assaults at illegal rave https://t.co/X20Y69rXqG pic.twitter.com/IBrDTLVk4g

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 15, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

UPDATE: Investigations following rape and assaults at illegal rave https://t.co/X20Y69rXqG pic.twitter.com/IBrDTLVk4g

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 15, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

UPDATE: Investigations following rape and assaults at illegal rave https://t.co/X20Y69rXqG pic.twitter.com/IBrDTLVk4g

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 15, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/greggs-to-reopen-800-shops-with-new-limited-menu-on-thursday/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:50:44 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20881

Greggs bakery has announced it will reopen 800 of its UK stores on Thursday along with a reduced menu to ensure social distancing in its kitchens.

The selected takeaway menu will be available for collection through Just Eat from June 18 as part of its phased reopening plan.

They also confirmed social distancing measures will be in place with the help of floor markings, protective screens, PPE for staff and hand sanitiser.

Greggs had been allowed to stay open throughout the lockdown, offering takeaway and delivery services, but bosses declined so not to compromise the safety of its employees.

Roger Whiteside, Greggs Chief Executive said: "Over the past month, we have carried out robust trials using our new operational and social distancing measures and they have progressed well.

"This has allowed us to move to our next reopening phase with just over 800 of our shops welcoming customers back this week.

"The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is our priority and for this reason we have put in the time and effort to make a thorough assessment of all shops. ‘Although we will open with a reduced range, this will be a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the communities that we operate in."

In a report on the opening, Greggs said: "In line with this plan we intend to re-open around 800 shops to takeaway customers later this week, on Thursday 18 June. 

"All team members are being trained in the range of operational changes and protective measures that we have implemented across our retail estate, including".

]]> 20881 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/style/grey-milk-the-independent-mancunian-fashion-brand-launched-during-lockdown/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:48:20 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19066

A new, playful and positive Manchester-made clothing brand has been born in lockdown - an innovative line of clothing by the name of Grey Milk.

Created by Mancunian Gwen Harris, the retro clothing range is packed full of bright floral prints, bold designs and can be made to custom order.

The name Grey Milk reflects Gwen’s, bold, haphazard persona - which is emulated in her clothes. Inspiration for the sixties-style patterns came from a Nirvana single, with Gwen juxtaposing this theme with modern, on-trend, girly pieces of clothing.

From huge puffed sleeves to boxy, oversized mod dresses, the whole range is extremely versatile and can be adapted for any occasion.

Using a degree in Fashion Design and experience working full-time in the print design industry, Gwen has successfully built a new brand by interacting with customers to create personal, bespoke garments and even craft a newsletter.

“I’ve felt held back in the past whether that be due to lack of time, resources or money," says Gwen.

"But as depressing as this whole situation is, I've been able to seize the opportunity and commit to launching Grey Milk.”

The designer has chosen whimsical, unusual and dreamy female names for her clothes to allow customers to connect further with the brand.

So far, Grey Milk has the ORLA dress, the POLLY top, the FAYE skirt, the ELLA dress, the BETTY top, the MAGGIE dress, the CLEO top  and the JOANIE trousers.

Grey Milk also prides itself on transparency and sustainability.

Currently half the stock is made from natural and biodegradable fabrics, whereas the rest still uses polyester for silk and velvet.

Gwen’s clothes are 100% vegan and she has pledged her next range will be completely made out of natural, eco-friendly fabric.

With high streets struggling, smaller UK brands with custom options could see a rise in popularity over the coming months.

Built-to-last garments are also in favour; and Grey Milk's durably outfits could help to alter preconceptions of single-wear clothing.

The brand has already gained impressive traction - with Manchester influencer Faye Ellaby promoting the clothing on social media.

Gwen has also utilised social media to run competitions where customers could design a new garment that they would like to see in the next range - with the winning design receiving a free Betty Top and their design brought to life.

Grey Milk is a brand which wants to bring joy and sustainability to shopping. And the fashion industry is sitting up to take notice.

You can read more about the range online.

]]> 19066 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/i-got-99-problems-dont-make-the-beach-one-flyers-appear-in-blackpool-urging-tourists-to-keep-seaside-clean/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:49:31 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19068

We’ve had many events happen over the recent weeks which we could describe as unprecedented - but having the sunniest spring since records began in 1929 is certainly one of them.

Whilst lockdown measures have gradually been lifted, thousands flocked to Britain's beaches - leaving behind a tonne of litter in the process. 

Blackpool beach had been enjoying some well-deserved downtime from tourists, which had shown in its beautifully crystal clear sea waters.

But when rules eased, the floodgates opened and the beaches were full once more - scattered with rubbish, food waste and sometimes much worse...

But some locals are refusing to let tourists get away with dumping junk on the seafront - adding posters rebelling against the mess left behind.

Each flyer contains an amusing yet important message to remind those visiting the area to get rid of their waste respectfully, including “I got 99 problems don’t make our beach one!”, “Trash talk - F**king bin it” and “Make sure your pick up lines are rubbish.”

The locals behind the flyers have been spotted cycling around the town with a bag full of posters and armed with paste.

Many other seaside communities and tourists spots have been campaigning to keep areas clean, with one girl in the peak district writing an angry open letter to visitors.

Members of Blackpool Council have also voiced their concern over the rubbish, pushing the #KeepBlackpoolTidy hashtag across social media.

]]> 19068 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/this-company-is-making-vegan-fairtrade-eco-friendly-wine-in-a-can/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:49:56 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19073

There is a new wine on the scene quite unlike any other. It's canned, it's vegan, and it's eco-friendly.

Say hello to HUN.

Created by millennials for millennials, the brand is the brainchild of Mark Woollard - who enjoyed the convenience and environmental benefits of cans, but could never find the same quality and taste associated with the bottled wines.

He began partnering with some of the world's best wine regions - the South African vineyards in the Stellenbosch region - to create HUN; putting proceeds from every case towards The Fairhills Fairtrade project (which offers life-changing benefits for communities).

HUN has been building a real buzz on social media ever since; building a buzz on social media for their humorous billboards.

The wine cans have already won over celebrity fans including Amanda Holden, Natalie Pinkham, This Morning presenters Holly and Phil, and Love Island’s Josh Denzel and Wes Nelson.

And the hype is justified.

Currently, there are three different flavours available: Sparkling Rosé, Rosé, and Sauvignon Blanc.

The Sparkling Rosé containing only 69 calories, is refreshing, sweet and sparkly - packing a good fruity punch inside.

It's perfect for a light, low alcohol content tipple; best enjoyed whilst sunbathing in the garden with a good book.

The Rosé - perhaps the punchiest of the three - has almost double the alcohol content of the sparkling can... and you can tell from the first sip.

It has a sharp, tangy flavour which mellows into a cool red-berry aftertaste; a great accompaniment for a BBQ as it balances out all the smoky flavours.

Last but certainly not least is the Sauvignon Blanc - the most sophisticated can of the bunch.

Singletons in lockdown have been using online dating and video chat to form new connections, and a glass of this classy wine is almost certainly going to boost confidence and make the chat flow.

At the very least, it should spark conversation as to what on earth you are drinking!

Fancy sampling a can or two? Head over to the HUN website to learn more.

Cans are available in Tesco supermarkets and online at Amazon.

Head over to The Manc Instagram for a chance of winning some HUN for yourself!

]]> 19073 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/the-king-is-back-the-artist-that-helped-shape-manchester-hip-hop-says-hes-returning-for-his-throne/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:02:00 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19765

There’s a special shelf in grime and rap reserved for genre pioneers; the people credited with bringing a new blend of music to the masses. 

Dizzee Rascal and Wiley are known as the guys who got grime going in Britain. 

Skepta and JME's loud and proud lyrics are what helped push the genre outside of the M25.

And Aitch and Bugzy Malone have received important recognition for giving rap a Mancunian tongue. 

These seminal artists started the shows. But they didn’t set the stages. Peer closer at the rich history of British hip-hop; and you’ll find figures in the prologue. 

Before Dizzee and Wiley gave grime its own identity, Rodney P and Roots Manuva were clearing the path for the first wave of authentic national rap with their unmistakably English lyricism. 

Before the BBK brothers were waxing lyrical, Akala was speaking out about the streets.

And before Bugzy and Aitch put Manchester on the map, a young lad from Moss Side called RIO was helping to lay the local groundwork. 

Now, this member of Manchester’s old guard is making a triumphant return to the scene.

“The king is back,” RIO tells The Manc, revelling in a resurgence he’s been threatening to make for half a decade. 

“These are my fans’ words, not mine. 

“I love what the likes of Bugzy and Aitch are doing right now. They’re geniuses. They’ve taken things up a level and I think that’s fantastic. 

“But there’s a vacant throne beside them that’s mine. I’m coming back for it.”

The hiatus has been a long one, but the name RIO will ring a bell among music fans who were there when the Manchester grime scene was first taking flight.  

At the turn of the ‘10s, RIO was being touted as “one to watch” by the media, and the hype in his hometown had reached fever pitch. 

He’d refined his rhyming in neighbourhood road huddles as a teenager and relentlessly peddled CDs on Market Street; making a few quid on rap shows he helped to set up across the city (Wiley starred on one). 

But when he hustled his mixtape into HMV - where it sat alongside iconic genre records like Boy In Da Corner - things snowballed. 

Suddenly, RIO was getting shout-outs from record spinners right at the top, including MistaJam, DJ Target, Tim Westwood and DJ Q. He was out on the road with legends like Nas, Rick Ross, T-Pain and Julez Santana. Local Premier League stars Rio Ferdinand and Mario Balotelli were even stepping in to star in his videos.

Manchester had seemingly spawned the next big star. But the journey struck a bump. 

Trouble began brewing when RIO’s label, IMA, began gawking enviously at the pop rappers selling six figure albums in the charts. They wanted their signing to do the same. 

“They were desperate to turn me into Tinie Tempah or Tinchy Stryder,” RIO sighs. 

“Y’know, they were trying to put the sunglasses on me and make my music like those guys. 

“I watch some of my videos from back then and just think - 'that’s not real'. They’re pop records. Why did I do that?

“I got to do some big things with the label - they got me on Soccer AM and took me to the MOBO Awards. But I wasn’t connecting with my fans.

“I didn’t know any better. I was a kid.”

Things eventually reached a point when RIO just couldn’t do it anymore. He decided to duck out. 

Within four years, he’d gone from rising star to sinking ship; cast adrift from the rap scene where the heavy weight of his mental health threatened to drown his once-promising career. 

He briefly came up for air on a few occasions (releasing sporadic singles online). But it wasn't until recently he felt in the right place to reclaim the reputation he left back on dry land. 

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“I’ve always known I was good enough,” RIO explains confidently. 

“Ability wasn’t what forced me to keep dropping out. It was my mental health.”

Whenever it looked like RIO might be about to re-emerge, the underground scene would react with excitement. But the rapper would invariably abandon his comeback due to a deep-seated anxiety. 

On one occasion, he spent days preparing a return show at Dry Bar, and when the time came to publish the tickets, he hovered his cursor over the “sell” button for several minutes straight, terrified to confirm the event in case nobody showed up. 

The gig sold out. 

Demand was so great, in fact, RIO had to hastily arrange on a second show to fit in all the fans.

Still, despite the fierce loyalty of his core audience, RIO continued to find reasons to avoid a full-time return. 

“Fear was dominating me,” he says. 

“I’d just make excuses - I’m busy with work, I’ve got too much on, whatever. Anytime I teased a return DJs would get excited, but then I’d disappear again and they started to ignore me. 

“I don’t blame them. It was like The Boy Who Cried Wolf.”

“For a long time, whenever there was an opportunity, I was like a deer in the headlights, afraid of failure. I actually go out looking for failure now; it’s just another challenge that helps you to grow. 

“I thought: How can I teach my sons about courage and adversity if I don’t take this shot? 

“I could see the Manchester scene was moving and I wanted to get involved.

“Now I’m here to stay. I’m on a mission to get back to my rightful spot.”

Other artists in RIO’s position would recognise the past few years as tumultuous. But he doesn’t see it that way. RIO believes the choppy waters have stirred new creativity within him; resulting in the rapper producing the “best music he’s ever made”. 

“Artists often reveal the most when they’re at their most vulnerable,” he says. 

“This comeback has nothing to do with money. I’ve got my own business where I earn. This is about change. It’s for my fans. Now, they finally get to hear my story.”

Given how his territory is home to some of the top artists in rap right now, RIO is often asked about his fellow residents lighting up Manchester. 

“The game’s as good as it’s ever been up here,” he says.

“But some people need to learn what the real history is. 

“A lot of younger rap fans will think the current guys started it all in Manchester. 

“But with ‘The Lost Archives’, we’ve been documenting the history and started dropping a track from my back catalogue every Thursday at 7pm, all available for free download, so that will settle that. It will end the conversation of who came first. 

“These guys in the game now… they know who I am.

“My city’s got the best artists in the country as far as I’m concerned. There’s been a whole host of talent come through in the last four years, and rightfully I couldn’t make a return without paying homage.”

“I’m not here to tear things down. I’m here to get involved again.”

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RIO describes his style as being in the mould of artists like Dave or Kano; with a renewed focus on adding strings, choirs and brass to his compositions. 

He’s been recording his new EP - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - during socially distanced sessions at a local studio with fellow Manc producer JSD, and he says the music is very different to what his fans have heard before. 

“My latest music is authentic, original and relatable,” RIO tells us. 

“Plus, it tells my story. Most of my fans will have never actually heard my story before. 

“People know I’m good with lyrics and flows, but I’ve never had the courage to tell them exactly who I am.

“I don't talk about having a knife in my bag, or cooking and selling drugs. I don’t have videos featuring loads of girls and jewellery. 

“I talk about what’s truly happening in my life. I’m a dad; I’ve matured as a person and as an artist.”

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RIO has already expressed his excitement at the buzz his second comeback is generating with his old clique of fans. Now, he's attacking the scene on nostalgic and new fronts.

By releasing The Lost Archives singles produced in the noughties, he’s prompting fans to go looking deeper into the genre’s roots; whilst his upcoming music is aimed at taking things to a higher echelon. 

He’s already made a start on another EP, with high hopes for all of his new material. 

“People will always naturally gravitate to something if it's got quality,” RIO says defiantly. 

“I’ve been doing this since ‘05 - so I know good music and I know bad music. 

“This latest stuff I’ve been doing… I’m confident it will change the game in Manchester.”

Listen and watch RIO’s journey through the ‘The Lost Archives’ here.

Keep up to date with RIO by following him on his socials.: @rioowyamean

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— ‘The Good, The Bad & The Ugly’ OUT NOW‼️ (@RIOowyamean) June 4, 2020]]>

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Thank you for your patience during this lockdown which has effected my schedule / plan 🤷🏿‍♂️⁣ ⁣ It's all good tho we have a lot of content to share and an announcement tomorrow morning 🤯⁣ ⁣ Seriously can't wait to meet you all soon at a headline show or something. Your support is EVERYTHING 🕊️ BIG 🖤⁣ ⁣ 🔜🔙🔛🔝 ⁣ ⁣ #GBU #Awake #TLA #RIO #Officialrio #DaddyRi #OwYaMean #TheManc #Manchester #Manny #King #Announcement #GeminiSeason #RIOsArmy #2020vision

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My reason why has never changed, after God its my beautiful handsome boys. Always has and always will be. They give me the strength to pursue my goals, my dreams and my ambitions. They are the reason I have returned to music after 4 years. It was always about them, giving them both stability and a great future to look forward to. My absence was more important than forcing music because the Manchester music scene was on the rise & still is, I played a MAJOR part in that years ago. Everything you see and hear is Gods work not mine. This is self Development and growth, only the real will recognise. I Thank my boys for inspiring me & helping me remain humble. My duty is to protect their mental state and guide them now more than ever, we are living in dark times 🕊️⁣ ⁣ KOBIE 🤴🏾 KALEB🤴🏾 ⁣ #DaddyRi #Father #Sons #Heirs #kings #Handsome #likefatherlikesons #bold #beautiful #GBU #Awake #Officialrio #OwYaMean #Manchester #TheManc #covıd #BLM #GodsPlan

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Thank you for your patience during this lockdown which has effected my schedule / plan 🤷🏿‍♂️⁣ ⁣ It's all good tho we have a lot of content to share and an announcement tomorrow morning 🤯⁣ ⁣ Seriously can't wait to meet you all soon at a headline show or something. Your support is EVERYTHING 🕊️ BIG 🖤⁣ ⁣ 🔜🔙🔛🔝 ⁣ ⁣ #GBU #Awake #TLA #RIO #Officialrio #DaddyRi #OwYaMean #TheManc #Manchester #Manny #King #Announcement #GeminiSeason #RIOsArmy #2020vision

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20mins 👀💽 #TLA https://t.co/ScCTfM5mjM

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My reason why has never changed, after God its my beautiful handsome boys. Always has and always will be. They give me the strength to pursue my goals, my dreams and my ambitions. They are the reason I have returned to music after 4 years. It was always about them, giving them both stability and a great future to look forward to. My absence was more important than forcing music because the Manchester music scene was on the rise & still is, I played a MAJOR part in that years ago. Everything you see and hear is Gods work not mine. This is self Development and growth, only the real will recognise. I Thank my boys for inspiring me & helping me remain humble. My duty is to protect their mental state and guide them now more than ever, we are living in dark times 🕊️⁣ ⁣ KOBIE 🤴🏾 KALEB🤴🏾 ⁣ #DaddyRi #Father #Sons #Heirs #kings #Handsome #likefatherlikesons #bold #beautiful #GBU #Awake #Officialrio #OwYaMean #Manchester #TheManc #covıd #BLM #GodsPlan

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/brother-of-moors-murders-victim-keith-bennett-posts-heartfelt-tribute-to-his-sibling-on-social-media/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:51:11 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20888

The brother of Keith Bennett - a young boy killed in the horrific Moors Murders in the 1960s - has posted a heartfelt tribute asking people to spare a thought for his sibling who went missing 56 years ago today.

Twelve-year-old Keith was on his way to his grandmother's house in Longsight on 16 June 1964 when he was lured into a vehicle by Myra Hindley and Ian Brady.

Keith was then driven to Saddleworth Moor where he was sexually assaulted and murdered.

His body has never been found.

Keith was one of five children abducted and killed by Hindley and Brady, who were described by their trial judge as "two sadistic killers of the utmost depravity".

Both were given life sentences and died in prison.

Keith's brother, Alan, took to Facebook to reflect on the events of the dreadful day Keith vanished, encouraging people to remember the young boy who was "denied the life he should have lived and all he could have been."

Alan wrote: "It is, and always will be, very hard to accept that later that night the rest of us slept safe and sound in our beds. It was not until the following morning that we all discovered Keith had disappeared. When my gran got to my mother’s house the following morning, I heard the question ‘Where is Keith?’

"Neither my gran nor my mother had a telephone at home, my mother thought Keith had arrived at my gran’s, my gran had thought that Keith had changed his mind and had decided to stay at home."

https://www.facebook.com/100015754094602/posts/779917942543335/?d=n

He continues: "I will never forget the confusion of that morning that quickly turned to complete panic and terror. We grew up with the terror, thoughts and fears of that morning and it was to be over 20 years until we discovered, or rather had confirmed, that Keith had been a victim of Brady and Hindley. Something the police and us as a family had always thought to be the case."

Alan ends his statement by asking readers: "Can I ask you to please, once again, spare a thought of remembrance for Keith today?"

RIP Keith Bennett.

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Community spirit and the power of pulling together at a time when it's needed most has never been more prevalent than during these few months and no one has proved that more than Mama Flo.

Stockport residents have been showing support in the hundreds on social media over the past few months for a "hero of the community" who has been feeding the borough throughout lockdown.

Mama Flo, of the popular and much-loved Caribbean restaurant Mama Flo's on Buxton Road in Stockport, has been cooking hundreds of meals to offer to NHS staff, critical carers, essential/key workers and the most vulnerable within her local area to ensure they are well fed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A beloved figure in her community, Mama Flo is up everyday from around 4am to begin preparing fresh food.

She has been doing this for no financial gain and has been described as "an absolute inspiration".

In the spirit of her mantra 'be kind and share the love', Stockport residents have been sure to share their love for Mama Flo on social media.

A heartwarming post on Facebook by a local Police Officer, which highlights Mama Flo's selfless efforts, has garnered much public response and has amassed thousands of likes, comments and shares over recent weeks. It reads: "This is Mama Flo. Those of you who know Stockport know...or should know that she has her Jamaican restaurant 'Mama Flo's' on Buxton Road."

"Flo is up around 4am every day preparing food for her shop, and feeds the local community. Over the past few weeks since lockdown, Flo has not stopped. She's fed Police Officers and Emergency service staff for free...without being asked."

"Flo has cooked food and fed staff at the MRI at a time of stress and heartache."

"Flo does not stop and does what she does because she loves people."

https://www.facebook.com/iain.diggle.3/posts/10157591052346997

"Her mantra is 'be kind and share the love".

"Today it was nice to take some flowers to her to say thank you from all Police Officers at Stockport who have been helped by her love, generosity and selflessness."

"If you have never been to sample Flo's food, you are sorely missing out, she is amazing, go and support her."

"Flo...you are a hero of your community, and we salute you."

Other local residents, happy customers and grateful members of the community have also added their support for Mama Flo in the comments of the above post, on her Facebook page and via other similar posts across social media platforms.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Ng5cKFoOK/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ptmA4hykK/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_PkA7xFAfR/

Mama Flo has also been sure to keep her community regularly updated via her Facebook page and has often expressed how grateful she is to have received such overwhelmingly positive feedback.

After drawing her 'Free Food Monday' initiative to a close at the start of June, she took the time to thank customers in a post that read: "Thank you for your continued support throughout the past three months during the COVID pandemic. It’s been a real pleasure to see the community join together to support one another during what has been such a difficult time."

"What has been a great 3 months [it has been]. I will especially miss the giving goody bags out for the children and receiving all the beautiful photos they brought for me."

"Thank you to everyone that has helped me out, spread the word and donated to this amazing cause, but most of all, thank you to all my family that have been there to support me every step of the way."

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

https://www.facebook.com/mamaflos/posts/2742246545997211?__xts__[0]=68.ARC_SETGq0djKXhwidZsGitakKB-Gdva4SNJlfccJtfmU5fCmG7W5H0CZxs4wK2fb08ZMAmcj1jZljSn7rTrL_FiOYORrSJQRt0kLgDb5VCv_pW_1DP_VWguImULz74lDVbrrH7zBH8HYVYBnEr5zH9xI4x-sIMsYq-q8ltNvJz8C821z2Mu7r3O7brvOuHgR-xNVEZ5uEfXgSd6tGf7S3-O3xGWO_TIhe7j2Ojpp628nuWYsqmfgb3ZJol4lFQGB7-hondN0bDPBK2jHMTMblUdKzIK4Apme_CChgnUX6aLaVzQrpMrQvN-ACUa2jl0lyJOZmXvwqcB62AzFgTMNnJr&__tn__=-R

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If you're local to Stockport and are keen on Caribbean cooking, you can order for delivery and collection from Mama Flo's on Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-9:30pm and Friday & Saturday 12pm-10pm.

Orders can be placed on Just Eat, Deliveroo, Uber Eats and for collection by calling -

A GoFundMe page has also been set up by local residents to support Mama Flo, say thank you and "give her a little something back". If you would like to make a contribution, you can do so here.

You can continue to keep up to date with Mama Flo on Facebook here.

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Someone once told me, when terrible things happen, when it feels like everything is falling apart, look for the people helping. During the darkest of days is when you see the light of real life angels shining. One of my neighbours is one of those angels. She owns a small restaurant and take out selling the MOST INCREDIBLE Jamaican food and, during lockdown, has been providing free meals for anyone who wants them every Monday. She works tirelessly all day, on her own, to bring a little bit of joy to others. She does it all with a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. I asked her the other day, how she did it and she said, "It's just what makes me happy to do." She said that she was always taught that when bad things happen you respond by putting as much positivity out into the world as you can. And boy does she! An absolute inspiration. (And a bloody good cook!) If you're local to me, go and say hi at Mama Flo's on a Monday, and once this is done let's make sure her business is the busiest, most cherished cafe there is. Feeling very grateful right now for those rays of sunshine going above and beyond to brighten up people's days right now. And very humbled to know such an incredible, selfless lady xxx #lockdownfood #whatmykidseat #jamaicanfood #foodblogger #foodforthought #littletasteofreality #kidsfood #toddlerfood #feedingthefamily #feedingthekids #kidsfoodideas #familymeal #tastytreat #stockport #greatermanchester

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Thankyou to Mama Flo’s who provided an amazing social distanced donated Caribbean lunch for the district nurses today! After a really tough week we all needed this 🥰 we loved it and think you’re fannnnntastic 💜🌸🌈🌈 #thankyou#mamaflos#weloveyou#sheaskedmetotakethesewhileshewasworking#sassy#hero#stockport#staysafe#keepsmiling#loveyoumamaflo#nhs

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This is Mama Flo- one of my most favourite people right now. She brightens my day up when I see her in my way to or from work. This absolute angel gets up at the crack of dawn to make THE MOST GORGEOUS food to feed the NHS, police, emergency services and lots, lots more. She is the most selfless person with the biggest heart and the cheekiest laugh!!!! ...she’s also a bit of a rascal as she gave every lady who came in today a sachet of cock flavoured soup.!!!! 🐓😂😂 🇯🇲❤️😘xxxxx #mamaflos

A post shared by Claire Parr (@claireeparr) on Apr 21, 2020 at 5:37am PDT

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HOW AMAZING! I am sat feeling so humble after providing food for the staff at Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital. I am...

Posted by Mama Flo's on Tuesday, 14 April 2020

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Hey everyone,Thank you for your continued support throughout the past three months , during the COVID pandemic. It’s...

Posted by Mama Flo's on Sunday, 31 May 2020

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This is Mama Flo. Those of you who know Stockport know...or should know that she has her Jamaican restaurant 'Mama...

Posted by Iain Digglr on Wednesday, 15 April 2020

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Someone once told me, when terrible things happen, when it feels like everything is falling apart, look for the people helping. During the darkest of days is when you see the light of real life angels shining. One of my neighbours is one of those angels. She owns a small restaurant and take out selling the MOST INCREDIBLE Jamaican food and, during lockdown, has been providing free meals for anyone who wants them every Monday. She works tirelessly all day, on her own, to bring a little bit of joy to others. She does it all with a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. I asked her the other day, how she did it and she said, "It's just what makes me happy to do." She said that she was always taught that when bad things happen you respond by putting as much positivity out into the world as you can. And boy does she! An absolute inspiration. (And a bloody good cook!) If you're local to me, go and say hi at Mama Flo's on a Monday, and once this is done let's make sure her business is the busiest, most cherished cafe there is. Feeling very grateful right now for those rays of sunshine going above and beyond to brighten up people's days right now. And very humbled to know such an incredible, selfless lady xxx #lockdownfood #whatmykidseat #jamaicanfood #foodblogger #foodforthought #littletasteofreality #kidsfood #toddlerfood #feedingthefamily #feedingthekids #kidsfoodideas #familymeal #tastytreat #stockport #greatermanchester

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Thankyou to Mama Flo’s who provided an amazing social distanced donated Caribbean lunch for the district nurses today! After a really tough week we all needed this 🥰 we loved it and think you’re fannnnntastic 💜🌸🌈🌈 #thankyou#mamaflos#weloveyou#sheaskedmetotakethesewhileshewasworking#sassy#hero#stockport#staysafe#keepsmiling#loveyoumamaflo#nhs

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This is Mama Flo- one of my most favourite people right now. She brightens my day up when I see her in my way to or from work. This absolute angel gets up at the crack of dawn to make THE MOST GORGEOUS food to feed the NHS, police, emergency services and lots, lots more. She is the most selfless person with the biggest heart and the cheekiest laugh!!!! ...she’s also a bit of a rascal as she gave every lady who came in today a sachet of cock flavoured soup.!!!! 🐓😂😂 🇯🇲❤️😘xxxxx #mamaflos

A post shared by Claire Parr (@claireeparr) on Apr 21, 2020 at 5:37am PDT

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HOW AMAZING! I am sat feeling so humble after providing food for the staff at Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital. I am...

Posted by Mama Flo's on Tuesday, 14 April 2020

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Hey everyone,Thank you for your continued support throughout the past three months , during the COVID pandemic. It’s...

Posted by Mama Flo's on Sunday, 31 May 2020

]]> https://themanc.com/sport/manchester-lad-marcus-rashford-is-taking-on-uk-mps-and-winning/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:52:51 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20894

Marcus Rashford has taken to Twitter this morning to share a hard-hitting thread of tweets that is once again seeing him receive overwhelming public support.

The 22-year old Manchester United forward is asking MPs to #maketheUturn on closing the free school meals scheme over the summer holidays.

Rashford, who has partnered with the charity FareShare and has helped raise over 20 million pounds to feed around three million vulnerable children across the UK during lockdown, published an open letter urging government officials to take action on Sunday evening.

The letter garnered mass public response and discussion.

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1272302819819823105?s=20

Now, Rashford is currently trending number one on Twitter across the country this morning after a series of follow-up tweets which come after the government announced in response yesterday afternoon that it will not continue the free school meals scheme over the summer holidays.

A Department for Education spokesperson stated yesterday that: “Free schools meals are ordinarily term time only, and the national voucher scheme will not run during the summer holidays."

"However, as announced this week by the Prime Minister, the local authority welfare assistance scheme will provide help those to who are struggling to afford food and other essentials due to the impact of COVID-19. £63 million pounds is being allocated to this important project.”

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1272564756000452610?s=20

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1272771275438653442?s=20

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1272772287884865542?s=20

After posting the series of tweets this morning, Rashford once again called upon the public to "keep this noise going" and continue to keep the topic trending.

He said: "We are trending no 1 and 2 in England. I need everyone’s help to keep this noise going as I head to training but before I go, to ALL MPs in Parliament, this is not about politics."

"The same way us players put rivalry aside when we put the England shirt on, please".

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1272801374322003968?s=20

The UK government is expected to formally respond to Marcus Rashford in due course.

A spokesperson for Boris Johnson confirmed that Rashford will receive a response from the Prime Minister "as soon as possible", with the footballer being praised by Downing Street for “using his profile in a positive way to highlight some very important issues.”

More to follow.

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An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

2. When you turn on your kettle to make a cup of tea or coffee think of those parents who have had to default on electricity bill payments just to make ends meet having lost their jobs during the pandemic#maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

4. Recognise children around the country are this morning innocently questioning ‘why?’

9 out of 30 children in any given classroom are today asking ‘why?’

‘Why does our future not matter?’ #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

We aren’t beaten yet, stand strong for the 200,000 children who haven’t had a meal to eat today and keep retweeting ? #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

We are trending no 1 and 2 in England. I need everyone’s help to keep this noise going as I head to training but before I go, to ALL MPs in Parliament, this is not about politics. The same way us players put rivalry aside when we put the England shirt on, please #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

We aren’t beaten yet, stand strong for the 200,000 children who haven’t had a meal to eat today and keep retweeting 🗣 #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

2. When you turn on your kettle to make a cup of tea or coffee think of those parents who have had to default on electricity bill payments just to make ends meet having lost their jobs during the pandemic#maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

4. Recognise children around the country are this morning innocently questioning ‘why?’

9 out of 30 children in any given classroom are today asking ‘why?’

‘Why does our future not matter?’ #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

We are trending no 1 and 2 in England. I need everyone’s help to keep this noise going as I head to training but before I go, to ALL MPs in Parliament, this is not about politics. The same way us players put rivalry aside when we put the England shirt on, please #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

2. When you turn on your kettle to make a cup of tea or coffee think of those parents who have had to default on electricity bill payments just to make ends meet having lost their jobs during the pandemic#maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

4. Recognise children around the country are this morning innocently questioning ‘why?’

9 out of 30 children in any given classroom are today asking ‘why?’

‘Why does our future not matter?’ #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

We aren’t beaten yet, stand strong for the 200,000 children who haven’t had a meal to eat today and keep retweeting 🗣 #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

We are trending no 1 and 2 in England. I need everyone’s help to keep this noise going as I head to training but before I go, to ALL MPs in Parliament, this is not about politics. The same way us players put rivalry aside when we put the England shirt on, please #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

2. When you turn on your kettle to make a cup of tea or coffee think of those parents who have had to default on electricity bill payments just to make ends meet having lost their jobs during the pandemic#maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

4. Recognise children around the country are this morning innocently questioning ‘why?’

9 out of 30 children in any given classroom are today asking ‘why?’

‘Why does our future not matter?’ #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

We aren’t beaten yet, stand strong for the 200,000 children who haven’t had a meal to eat today and keep retweeting 🗣 #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

We are trending no 1 and 2 in England. I need everyone’s help to keep this noise going as I head to training but before I go, to ALL MPs in Parliament, this is not about politics. The same way us players put rivalry aside when we put the England shirt on, please #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

2. When you turn on your kettle to make a cup of tea or coffee think of those parents who have had to default on electricity bill payments just to make ends meet having lost their jobs during the pandemic#maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

4. Recognise children around the country are this morning innocently questioning ‘why?’

9 out of 30 children in any given classroom are today asking ‘why?’

‘Why does our future not matter?’ #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

We aren’t beaten yet, stand strong for the 200,000 children who haven’t had a meal to eat today and keep retweeting 🗣 #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

We are trending no 1 and 2 in England. I need everyone’s help to keep this noise going as I head to training but before I go, to ALL MPs in Parliament, this is not about politics. The same way us players put rivalry aside when we put the England shirt on, please #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

2. When you turn on your kettle to make a cup of tea or coffee think of those parents who have had to default on electricity bill payments just to make ends meet having lost their jobs during the pandemic#maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

4. Recognise children around the country are this morning innocently questioning ‘why?’

9 out of 30 children in any given classroom are today asking ‘why?’

‘Why does our future not matter?’ #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

We aren’t beaten yet, stand strong for the 200,000 children who haven’t had a meal to eat today and keep retweeting 🗣 #maketheUturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 15, 2020]]>

We are trending no 1 and 2 in England. I need everyone’s help to keep this noise going as I head to training but before I go, to ALL MPs in Parliament, this is not about politics. The same way us players put rivalry aside when we put the England shirt on, please #maketheuturn

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/this-new-tech-system-is-helping-bars-and-restaurants-get-back-up-and-running-again/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:29:35 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20928

Some businesses have finally managed to regain a foothold after being knocked for six by the pandemic. But for bars and restaurants, the challenge has only just begun.

Whilst the general public are awaiting July 4 (the day pubs could reopen) with bated breath, the venues themselves aren't filled with the same giddy optimism.

Social distancing rules and regulations have rendered 'normal' customer serving methods impossible, and for the smaller, independent bars we all know and love, finding a solution is proving panic-inducingly difficult.

That's why seatd are stepping in to help.

This innovative tech system allows customers to order food and drink to their seats without the need to fill in forms, download an app or pre-order beforehand. All they need to do is scan a code on the table - and choose their serving preferences (bring to the table, collect at the till, or a specified pickup point).

It's easy for customers. It's easy for venues. And everyone stays safe.

Through user-friendly design and technology, guests are invited to view digital menus on their phones - complete with food/drinks and dietary requirements. 

The web-app also features a unique back-of-house system, so businesses can track live orders clearly and efficiently - with an admin panel sitting on a tablet or laptop next to existing POS systems.

Every customer will also be given the option to donate to a local charity, at no extra cost to the venue. 

Despite the straitjacket being thrown onto the hospitality sector, seatd has found a way to create environments where people still have freedom in how they order and pay.

The brainchild of hospitality tech specialists Craig Davies, Matt Gibbs, Stephen Powell and Jack Woodward, the seatd software has been developed over the last three months and is being rolled out to venues ahead of the grand bar/pub/restaurant reopening next month.

Craig Davies, co-founder of seatd said: “seatd was born out of our love and understanding of the hospitality industry and what would be essential in supporting its recovery when doors reopen.

“With safety of paramount importance to us, we want to work closely with venues to help them get back on their feet, providing them with tech that helps them comply with social distancing measures.

“We’re so proud to have developed seatd.  There’s absolutely no setup costs, and it’s really easy to use. Venues can literally be up in running in a matter of minutes.”

Fellow co-founder Steve Powell added: “While people are searching for a balance between peace of mind and returning to life, seatd hopes to reassure any apprehensions and help the public to enjoy the future of social hospitality and also ensure much-loved venues are able to stay trading safely and successfully.” 

Alongside seatd, Craig Davies and Stephen Powell are co-founders of the award winning Viper app, which enables customers to pre-book tables and drinks at bars in Manchester including Manahatta, Dirty Martini, Impossible and BLVD. 

For more information on seatd, visit their website. Venues can get in touch right now for support with any social distancing measures.

You can also follow them on social media: @beseatd.

]]> 20928 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/cineworld-confirms-plans-to-reopen-screens-across-the-country-in-july/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:56:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20939

Cineworld has officially confirmed today that it will be reopening screens across the country in July and has also released a detailed statement on how it intends to operate.

The cinema chain will be be welcoming visitors to screens in England from Friday 10th July.

The opening date is subject to final clarifications and confirmation in regards to UK government restrictions and dates for reopening cinemas in Scotland, Wales and Ireland are expected to follow.

Films lined-up to be shown upon reopening include Mulan, Tenet, A Quiet Place Part II and No Time To Die.

Cineworld is the second-largest cinema chain in the world, operating 128 branches in the UK & Ireland and a number of which are based in Greater Manchester.

https://twitter.com/cineworld/status/1272794300229746688?s=20

In order to provide a safe environment for employees and guests in light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Cineworld has released a comprehensive list of safety measures it is putting in place ahead of reopening next month:

SOCIAL DISTANCING
- Social distancing measures will be implemented across all areas within the cinema.

HAND WASHING
- All employee and customer toilets will be stocked with anti-bacterial hand soap, and stringent hand washing guidelines will be trained out to all employees to supplement our current personal hygiene policy.

HAND SANITISERS
- Hand sanitiser stations will be provided in all cinemas for customers and employees.

ADDITIONAL CLEANING
Cineworld's already high cleaning standards will be enhanced by a cleaning programme designed to sanitise the high touch points within the cinema.

E-TICKETING
- Tickets will be available to book in advance on our website and via the Cineworld app, available on IOS and Android. Confirmation emails can be used as tickets, and e-tickets are available on the app.

UPDATED SEATING MAPS
- The booking system has been updated to allow friends and family to sit together while ensuring a safe distance between customers from different households in our cinema screens.

This will vary on the capacity and layout of each screen.

STAGGERED FILM TIMES
- Film start and end times will be staggered to reduce customers cross paths with other customers going in or out of other screens and buildup of crowds in the foyer. Additional cleaning time will also be added between films.

PLASTIC SCREENS AT THE TILL
- Screens will be added at concessions areas where safe distancing cannot be maintained.

CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS
- Tills will be accepting contactless card payments up to a value of £45 and Apple Pay/Google Pay mobile payments with no limit. The ticket machines in most of cinemas will also accept contactless payments and the rest will be upgrading in due course.

TRAINING & PPE
- All employees will receive specific COVID-19 training and PPE will be provided to employees where the risk assessment has deemed it necessary, in line with government requirements.

SUPPORT FROM TEAM MEMBERS
Trained staff will be on hand to offer assistance to customers.

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For more information ahead of reopening, you can visit the Cineworld website here.

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If you are bored of "home"... ? We are excited to announce that we are planning to reopen Cineworld Cinemas across England on 10 July! Details here >> https://t.co/z0VSxucpTn pic.twitter.com/fDq1R0fooe

— cineworld (@cineworld) June 16, 2020]]>

If you are bored of "home"... 😉 We are excited to announce that we are planning to reopen Cineworld Cinemas across England on 10 July! Details here >> https://t.co/z0VSxucpTn pic.twitter.com/fDq1R0fooe

— Cineworld Cinemas (@cineworld) June 16, 2020]]>

If you are bored of "home"... 😉 We are excited to announce that we are planning to reopen Cineworld Cinemas across England on 10 July! Details here >> https://t.co/z0VSxucpTn pic.twitter.com/fDq1R0fooe

— cineworld (@cineworld) June 16, 2020]]>

If you are bored of "home"... 😉 We are excited to announce that we are planning to reopen Cineworld Cinemas across England on 10 July! Details here >> https://t.co/z0VSxucpTn pic.twitter.com/fDq1R0fooe

— cineworld (@cineworld) June 16, 2020]]>

If you are bored of "home"... 😉 We are excited to announce that we are planning to reopen Cineworld Cinemas across England on 10 July! Details here >> https://t.co/z0VSxucpTn pic.twitter.com/fDq1R0fooe

— cineworld (@cineworld) June 16, 2020]]>

If you are bored of "home"... 😉 We are excited to announce that we are planning to reopen Cineworld Cinemas across England on 10 July! Details here >> https://t.co/z0VSxucpTn pic.twitter.com/fDq1R0fooe

— cineworld (@cineworld) June 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-to-host-drive-in-football-events-for-return-of-premier-league-fixtures/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:56:38 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20944

Live Premier League games are set to be shown on giant screens in Manchester as part of a brand new drive-in viewing event.

The BEC Arena in Stretford will play host to Brighton vs Manchester United on June 30 and Manchester City vs Liverpool on July 2 - with more fixtures to be announced at later dates.

Launched by 4thefans, each drive-in football event will have its own host to spin some tunes, offer their half-time analysis and provide some ‘entertainment surprises’, with match commentary pumped through to in-car stereos.

Attendees will be able to order refreshments for delivery direct to their car, with all events adhering to strict social distancing guidelines.

Tickets are on sale now at www.4thefans.tv.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4e7uUnz9r4

4TheFans Director, Chris Butler said, “This country has been engulfed in a crisis the likes of which we haven’t seen since the war.

"A love of football has always been something which unites us and now the comeback is on, it’s important that we enjoy it as much as we can.

"With this in mind, we are beyond excited to be able to push the button on Drive-In Football.

"There is no other fan experience like it and we look forward to announcing more screenings of the biggest matches shortly."

Screenings are being held across Manchester, Birmingham, London and Brighton - with a maximum of three people allowed per car to ensure an enhanced viewing experience.

4TheFans will also donate a percentage of all ticket sales to NHS Charities Together.

Head over to 4TheFans website to learn more.

]]> 20944 0 0 0 ]]> ]]> ]]> https://themanc.com/news/a-look-ahead-to-the-return-of-the-premier-league-in-manchester/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:14:01 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20962

The Premier League finally kicks off again this evening - and the first day of fixtures sees current champions Manchester City take on Arsenal at the Etihad stadium.

Man City's reign as champions may soon be coming to an end, but the blues still need to solidify their runners-up position ahead of Leicester, who are lurking four points behind.

Pep Guardiola's side will be aiming to complete the double over Arsenal, while the Gunners will be attempting to continue their unbeaten run and make a challenge for the top four.

https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/1272472668634329090

The match will be a very different spectacle to what we're used to.

All remaining fixtures will be played behind closed doors, with no fans in attendance, and teams will be allowed to make five substitutions rather than the usual three.

The Premier League has also announced that all teams will have 'Black Lives Matter' printed on the back of their shirts instead of player names until the end of the season. This is in addition to a Black Lives Matter logo and an NHS badge featuring on the front of kits.

Despite losing 3-0 in the return fixture back in December, Arsenal will be hoping that an empty Etihad Stadium will negate home advantage and give the London team a shot at gaining some vital points to put themselves in contention for a top four position.

Guardiola's former assistant Mikel Arteta, who tested positive for Covid-19 back in March, makes his return to the Etihad with the hopes of steering Arsenal to victory against City for the first time in the Premier league since 2016.

https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1272772645013110785

The Arsenal manger is aware that the unique conditions presented by the pandemic will not make things easy for his team.

Speaking during a press conference, Arteta said the game would be "different" without the opportunity to use the energy of the crowds, noting how "passionate" fans are in England.

Guardiola said that teams can only "adapt" to the situation but suggested things would be difficult with so many games in quick succession: "We are ready to play one game, but three days after another and four days after another... we are not ready."

A three-month break has, however, given both teams a boost in terms of player availability.

City will be happy to see the return of Leroy Sane, who has a chance to play for the blues for the first time this season following an ACL injury. Aymeric Laporte, who has been unavailable since he took a knock in the game against Real Madrid, will also be back in contention.

It is not a completely fit squad for Arsenal, as Calum Chambers and Lucas Torreira are not quite ready for the game at the Etihad, but both players are back in training.

Manchester City v Arsenal will kick off at 8:15pm on Wednesday the 17th and will be shown on Sky Sports.

]]> 20962 0 0 0

When you realise the @premierleague returns this week ?

? #ManCity pic.twitter.com/i0bYICyx0u

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 15, 2020]]>

Not long left to wait now...

?? @PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/oEhRYG0vjW

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 16, 2020]]>

When you realise the @premierleague returns this week 🤩

🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/i0bYICyx0u

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 15, 2020]]>

Not long left to wait now...

🔙🔜 @PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/oEhRYG0vjW

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 16, 2020]]>

When you realise the @premierleague returns this week 🤩

🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/i0bYICyx0u

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 15, 2020]]>

Not long left to wait now...

🔙🔜 @PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/oEhRYG0vjW

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 16, 2020]]>

When you realise the @premierleague returns this week 🤩

🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/i0bYICyx0u

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 15, 2020]]>

Not long left to wait now...

🔙🔜 @PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/oEhRYG0vjW

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 16, 2020]]>

When you realise the @premierleague returns this week 🤩

🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/i0bYICyx0u

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 15, 2020]]>

Not long left to wait now...

🔙🔜 @PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/oEhRYG0vjW

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 16, 2020]]>

When you realise the @premierleague returns this week 🤩

🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/i0bYICyx0u

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 15, 2020]]>

Not long left to wait now...

🔙🔜 @PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/oEhRYG0vjW

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/nasa-share-images-of-what-the-ring-of-fire-eclipse-this-weekend-might-look-like/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:09:43 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20967

A rare solar eclipse is happening this weekend - as the sun, Earth and moon align to create an astonishing 'ring of fire'.

It'll be very brief but very beautiful - and you'll have the chance to watch it online if you fancy witnessing a bit of history.

According to TimeAndDate, on 21 June "The New Moon will cover the centre of the Sun, leaving its outer edges to form the characteristic annulus or ring of fire during this rare solstice annualar solar eclipse."

Ahead of the astronomical event, NASA have shared a video of what it might look like - using footage recorded in 2013 during the annular solar eclipse appearing over Australia.

https://youtu.be/UJfpqSj7cCs

According to experts, the 'ring of fire' will be visible from central Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and parts of Asia.

NASA has also stated that "much of Earth's Eastern hemisphere" will catch a "partial solar eclipse."

We won't be able see it from the UK, sadly, but there is the option to view this breathtaking occurrence online.

True, watching an eclipse through a screen might not be quite the same - but take some solace in the fact that it's definitely safer.

See it all unfold on TimeAndDate.com.

]]> 20967 0 0 0 ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> https://themanc.com/news/government-confirms-children-currently-receiving-free-school-meals-will-continue-to-do-so-during-summer-holidays/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:16:12 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=20986

The UK government has confirmed that a "COVID summer school fund" is being set up to help feed children during the summer holidays.

It comes after the campaign by Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford in which he urged MPs to #maketheUturn this week following the decision to close the free school meals scheme outside of term time.

A spokesperson for No. 10 Downing Street confirmed that children eligible for free school meals during term time in England will get a six-week voucher.

According to the latest available data, almost 1.3 million school children in England - accounting for 15.4% of state-educated pupils - were eligible for and claiming free school meals.

The 22-year old footballer took to social media in response to the decision this afternoon stating: "I don’t even know what to say."

"Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020."

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1272863210207694848?s=20

Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomed Mr Rashford's "contribution to the debate around poverty".

Rashford, who has partnered with the charity FareShare and has helped raise over 20 million pounds to feed around three million vulnerable children across the UK during lockdown, published an open letter urging government officials to take action on Sunday evening.

The letter garnered mass public response and discussion.

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1272302819819823105?s=20

The Prime Minister's official spokesperson told reporters that the extended scheme was "a specific measure to reflect the unique circumstances of the pandemic".

He also added that: "The PM... respects the fact that [Rashford] has been using his profile as a leading sportsman to highlight important issues."

Well done, Marcus.

More to follow.

]]> 20986 0 0 0

I don’t even know what to say.
Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

I don’t even know what to say.
Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

I don’t even know what to say.
Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

I don’t even know what to say.
Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

I don’t even know what to say.
Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]>

I don’t even know what to say.
Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 16, 2020]]>

An Open Letter to all MPs in Parliament...#maketheUturn

Please retweet and tag your local MPs pic.twitter.com/GXuUxFJdcv

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 14, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/jason-manford-did-a-round-as-an-iceland-delivery-driver-in-manchester-today/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:48:59 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21033

Jason Manford has been out on an Iceland delivery round today to provide locals across Greater Manchester with vital supplies during lockdown.

After the Mancunian comedian famously received a rejection from Tesco to work as a customer assistant back at the start of May, Iceland stepped in to help him on his mission to do his bit for the community amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Locals were greeted with Jason’s trademark smile and treated to a laugh or two whilst he made his rounds alongside an Iceland delivery driver.

During his delivery round, Jason also visited a local charity, The Bread and Butter Thing, to deliver £500 of groceries that will support those in need with essential food supplies.

Iceland has also donated 7.8 tonnes of food equating to 18,500 meals to the charity in the last six months.

https://twitter.com/IcelandFoods/status/1272857988517244929?s=20

In exchange for his valued contribution, Iceland has also made a donation to Jason’s charity of choice, The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT).

Based in Cheshire, the charity provides holidays and days out for terminally ill, disabled or disadvantaged children from across the North West of England.

Speaking after his day of delivering, Jason Manford said: "A massive thanks to Iceland who have offered me this opportunity to not just deliver some food to their loyal customers, but also for making a generous donation to charities that are close to my heart."

https://twitter.com/JasonManford/status/1272833206115610624?s=20

Richard Walker, Managing Director at Iceland, said: “Everyone at Iceland is extremely grateful for Jason’s contribution today."

"He has certainly helped to lift spirits with our customers and heroic colleagues".

"Our stores are deeply rooted within their local communities, so it’s a real privilege for us to be in a position where we can work with great people like Jason and donate to some worthy causes at the same time."

https://twitter.com/CAFTcharity/status/1272845264286613506?s=20

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For more information, please visit the Iceland website here.

]]> 21033 0 0 0

.@JasonManford is joining us today to help with food deliveries ?

After all, if there’s one thing comedians know about – it’s delivery!

In return, we’re making a donation to @CAFTcharity ?

Keep an eye out for him if you’ve got an order on the way ? pic.twitter.com/8WCSpwiNbC

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 16, 2020]]>

I’m guessing this is why mum’s go to Iceland ????@IcelandFoods pic.twitter.com/MnPUjuXcfy

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) June 16, 2020]]>

Fantastic work by @JasonManford and @IcelandFoods - thank you so much for this! We really appreciate the kind donation, and it will allow loads of families to benefit from a visit to @CAFTcharity https://t.co/TW128uO0Oh

— CAFT (@CAFTcharity) June 16, 2020]]>

.@JasonManford is joining us today to help with food deliveries 🚚

After all, if there’s one thing comedians know about – it’s delivery!

In return, we’re making a donation to @CAFTcharity 👏

Keep an eye out for him if you’ve got an order on the way 👀 pic.twitter.com/8WCSpwiNbC

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 16, 2020]]>

I’m guessing this is why mum’s go to Iceland 😍😍😍😂@IcelandFoods pic.twitter.com/MnPUjuXcfy

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) June 16, 2020]]>

Fantastic work by @JasonManford and @IcelandFoods - thank you so much for this! We really appreciate the kind donation, and it will allow loads of families to benefit from a visit to @CAFTcharity https://t.co/TW128uO0Oh

— CAFT (@CAFTcharity) June 16, 2020]]>

.@JasonManford is joining us today to help with food deliveries 🚚

After all, if there’s one thing comedians know about – it’s delivery!

In return, we’re making a donation to @CAFTcharity 👏

Keep an eye out for him if you’ve got an order on the way 👀 pic.twitter.com/8WCSpwiNbC

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 16, 2020]]>

I’m guessing this is why mum’s go to Iceland 😍😍😍😂@IcelandFoods pic.twitter.com/MnPUjuXcfy

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) June 16, 2020]]>

Fantastic work by @JasonManford and @IcelandFoods - thank you so much for this! We really appreciate the kind donation, and it will allow loads of families to benefit from a visit to @CAFTcharity https://t.co/TW128uO0Oh

— CAFT (@CAFTcharity) June 16, 2020]]>

.@JasonManford is joining us today to help with food deliveries 🚚

After all, if there’s one thing comedians know about – it’s delivery!

In return, we’re making a donation to @CAFTcharity 👏

Keep an eye out for him if you’ve got an order on the way 👀 pic.twitter.com/8WCSpwiNbC

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 16, 2020]]>

I’m guessing this is why mum’s go to Iceland 😍😍😍😂@IcelandFoods pic.twitter.com/MnPUjuXcfy

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) June 16, 2020]]>

Fantastic work by @JasonManford and @IcelandFoods - thank you so much for this! We really appreciate the kind donation, and it will allow loads of families to benefit from a visit to @CAFTcharity https://t.co/TW128uO0Oh

— CAFT (@CAFTcharity) June 16, 2020]]>

.@JasonManford is joining us today to help with food deliveries 🚚

After all, if there’s one thing comedians know about – it’s delivery!

In return, we’re making a donation to @CAFTcharity 👏

Keep an eye out for him if you’ve got an order on the way 👀 pic.twitter.com/8WCSpwiNbC

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 16, 2020]]>

I’m guessing this is why mum’s go to Iceland 😍😍😍😂@IcelandFoods pic.twitter.com/MnPUjuXcfy

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) June 16, 2020]]>

Fantastic work by @JasonManford and @IcelandFoods - thank you so much for this! We really appreciate the kind donation, and it will allow loads of families to benefit from a visit to @CAFTcharity https://t.co/TW128uO0Oh

— CAFT (@CAFTcharity) June 16, 2020]]>

.@JasonManford is joining us today to help with food deliveries 🚚

After all, if there’s one thing comedians know about – it’s delivery!

In return, we’re making a donation to @CAFTcharity 👏

Keep an eye out for him if you’ve got an order on the way 👀 pic.twitter.com/8WCSpwiNbC

— Iceland Foods ❄️ (@IcelandFoods) June 16, 2020]]>

I’m guessing this is why mum’s go to Iceland 😍😍😍😂@IcelandFoods pic.twitter.com/MnPUjuXcfy

— Jason Manford (@JasonManford) June 16, 2020]]>

Fantastic work by @JasonManford and @IcelandFoods - thank you so much for this! We really appreciate the kind donation, and it will allow loads of families to benefit from a visit to @CAFTcharity https://t.co/TW128uO0Oh

— CAFT (@CAFTcharity) June 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/united-we-stream-wraps-up-after-raising-477000-for-nightlife-and-charities-in-greater-manchester/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:12:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21050

United We Stream GM - the broadcasting platform that kept Manchester's nightlife pumping during lockdown - has officially wrapped up production.

The curtain has come down on the UK's biggest ever live streaming series - and organisers have confirmed almost half a million has been raised via the platform for local charities and the events scene.

United We Stream was created by Night-Time Economy Adviser Sacha Lord and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority as a swift response to the closure of performance venues due to the pandemic.

The platform attracted over seven million viewers throughout its run - with 338 artists, DJs, poets, cooks, singers, bands and other creatives stepping up to perform across 207 hours of broadcasting.

Organisers have now bowed out gracefully ahead of the reopening of the night-time economy and cultural venues, but one-off special events are being planned for the summer and autumn.

35 UWS productions have gone ahead since April - including two Hacienda House Parties, a Manchester Remembers tribute production (with the Manchester Survivors Choir and Spice Girl Melanie C), several festivals, and a DJ battle between Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotherham.

The platform has enjoyed global media coverage from the likes of Billboard and Rolling Stone, even being mentioned in Parliament by Stretford and Urmston MP Kate Green.

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “The success of United We Stream GM has surpassed our hopes. I cannot begin to say how pleased we are with the success of this fundraising project.

“To have reached the number of people we have, with brilliant content, production, social media and the Stay At Home message has been fantastic. We all love visiting our favourite music venues, bars and restaurants, and the money raised here will go some way to helping them stay alive and to be there when lockdown restrictions are lifted."

Night-Time Economy Adviser Sacha Lord added: "The idea was to entertain people during lockdown, to encourage them to stay at home, but also raise funds for many people who needed it.

“In all honesty, we didn’t know if anyone would watch it, never mind donate. 10 weeks later, it has to be one of the proudest moments of my career.

“I’d like to thank all the artists, everyone behind the camera, everyone who donated and of course Andy Burnham for letting it happen.”

Applications for the United We Stream Solidarity Fund are still open on the GMCA website for those affected by the crisis.

Eligible applicants must work in the cultural or night-time economy sector in Greater Manchester, with funding used to adapt to social distancing and lockdown measures related to COVID-19.

For more information about the Solidarity Fund, applicants can visit the GMCA website.

]]> 21050 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/this-electric-mug-warmer-is-perfect-for-when-you-forget-about-your-brew/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:03:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21053

This article contains affiliate links.

There's nothing worse than making a brew, getting sidetracked, forgetting about it, then coming back to it and it's gone cold, is there?

Okay, we can obviously think of quite a few things that are worse, but it sure is an inconvenience, there's no doubt about that.

Especially for us Northerners who take our love for brews very seriously.

If you're the type to 'forget' about your brew on the regular, then we've found and electronic mug warmer on Amazon and by the looks of things, it could potentially eradicate that from ever being a problem again.

The VOBAGA Mug & Cup Warmer comes in a compact desk-sized design and is intended to keep your hot drink "deliciously steamy until you're ready for that next sip".

According to the product description on Amazon, the mug warmer has three heat settings - 40℃, 55℃ and 65℃ - and you can choose the temperature by touching the 'power button' and placing the mug/cup on the PI Heating Film Plate.

The product is waterproof, heat-resistant and fire resistant, has a charge life of up to 100,000 hours and automatically shuts off after four hours of inactive usage.

The spill-proof design also avoids damage and makes cleaning a breeze.

It is suitable for coffee, tea, milk, hot chocolate and even soup, as the 3.5" oversized base is able to accommodate most sizes of cups, mugs, carafes and bowls.

It’s retailing on Amazon at £22.99 (with FREE delivery) and has a multitude of positive 5* reviews from plenty of satisfied customers, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

It could make a great gift for Father's Day too if you're looking for something last minute.

You can get the VOBAGA Mug & Cup Warmer from Amazon here.

]]> 21053 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/sport/black-lives-matter-to-replace-names-on-the-back-of-premier-league-shirts/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:07:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21087

The Premier League has announced that for the first 12 games of the restarted 2019/20 season, names on the backs of players' shirts will be replaced by 'Black Lives Matter'.

BLM logos will also be emblazoned on the front of kits, alongside an NHS badge to thank the efforts of health professionals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1271488034123497477

The announcement came in a statement from the Premier League, detailing their support for players who want to stand with those protesting against racial inequality.

The statement reads: "The Premier League stands alongside players, clubs, The FA, EFL, PFA, LMA, PGMOL and all those who oppose discrimination in any form.

"The League supports the players’ wish to have their names replaced by "Black Lives Matter" on the back of their shirts for the first 12 matches of the restarted 2019/20 season."

The league has also confirmed they will support players should they chose to 'take a knee' before or during matches.

https://twitter.com/sterling7/status/1272974278728785921

Players from all 20 Premier League released a collective statement on the issue, showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement as part of the #PlayersTogether initiative.

It reads: "We, the Players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for All, regardless of their colour or creed. This symbol is a sign of unity from all Players, all Staff, all Clubs, all Match Officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether."

https://twitter.com/HarryMaguire93/status/1271487632774750208

BLM protests have been widespread across the globe, particularly in America, following the death of George Floyd at the hands of the police.

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This symbol is a sign of unity from all Players, all Staff, all Clubs, all Match Officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether

— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) June 12, 2020]]>

We, the Players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for All, regardless of their colour or creed. pic.twitter.com/3XwZY5DnfY

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) June 12, 2020]]>

The Premier League stands alongside players, clubs, the FA, EFL, PFA, LMA, PGMOL and all those who oppose discrimination

The #PL will support players who ‘take a knee’ before or during matches

There is #NoRoomForRacism, anywhere.

Full Statement: https://t.co/fdShPIq2ID pic.twitter.com/A661OWzyrx

— Premier League (@premierleague) June 12, 2020]]>

#TimeForChange pic.twitter.com/6hieFrFnbB

— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) June 16, 2020]]>

The Premier League stands alongside players, clubs, the FA, EFL, PFA, LMA, PGMOL and all those who oppose discrimination

The #PL will support players who ‘take a knee’ before or during matches

There is #NoRoomForRacism, anywhere.

Full Statement: https://t.co/fdShPIq2ID pic.twitter.com/A661OWzyrx

— Premier League (@premierleague) June 12, 2020]]>

#TimeForChange pic.twitter.com/6hieFrFnbB

— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) June 16, 2020]]>

We, the Players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for All, regardless of their colour or creed. pic.twitter.com/3XwZY5DnfY

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) June 12, 2020]]>

This symbol is a sign of unity from all Players, all Staff, all Clubs, all Match Officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether

— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) June 12, 2020]]>

We, the Players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for All, regardless of their colour or creed. pic.twitter.com/3XwZY5DnfY

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) June 12, 2020]]>

The Premier League stands alongside players, clubs, the FA, EFL, PFA, LMA, PGMOL and all those who oppose discrimination

The #PL will support players who ‘take a knee’ before or during matches

There is #NoRoomForRacism, anywhere.

Full Statement: https://t.co/fdShPIq2ID pic.twitter.com/A661OWzyrx

— Premier League (@premierleague) June 12, 2020]]>

#TimeForChange pic.twitter.com/6hieFrFnbB

— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) June 16, 2020]]>

This symbol is a sign of unity from all Players, all Staff, all Clubs, all Match Officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether

— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) June 12, 2020]]>

We, the Players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for All, regardless of their colour or creed. pic.twitter.com/3XwZY5DnfY

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) June 12, 2020]]>

The Premier League stands alongside players, clubs, the FA, EFL, PFA, LMA, PGMOL and all those who oppose discrimination

The #PL will support players who ‘take a knee’ before or during matches

There is #NoRoomForRacism, anywhere.

Full Statement: https://t.co/fdShPIq2ID pic.twitter.com/A661OWzyrx

— Premier League (@premierleague) June 12, 2020]]>

#TimeForChange pic.twitter.com/6hieFrFnbB

— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) June 16, 2020]]>

This symbol is a sign of unity from all Players, all Staff, all Clubs, all Match Officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether

— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) June 12, 2020]]>

We, the Players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for All, regardless of their colour or creed. pic.twitter.com/3XwZY5DnfY

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) June 12, 2020]]>

The Premier League stands alongside players, clubs, the FA, EFL, PFA, LMA, PGMOL and all those who oppose discrimination

The #PL will support players who ‘take a knee’ before or during matches

There is #NoRoomForRacism, anywhere.

Full Statement: https://t.co/fdShPIq2ID pic.twitter.com/A661OWzyrx

— Premier League (@premierleague) June 12, 2020]]>

#TimeForChange pic.twitter.com/6hieFrFnbB

— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) June 16, 2020]]>

This symbol is a sign of unity from all Players, all Staff, all Clubs, all Match Officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether

— Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) June 12, 2020]]>

We, the Players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for All, regardless of their colour or creed. pic.twitter.com/3XwZY5DnfY

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) June 12, 2020]]>

The Premier League stands alongside players, clubs, the FA, EFL, PFA, LMA, PGMOL and all those who oppose discrimination

The #PL will support players who ‘take a knee’ before or during matches

There is #NoRoomForRacism, anywhere.

Full Statement: https://t.co/fdShPIq2ID pic.twitter.com/A661OWzyrx

— Premier League (@premierleague) June 12, 2020]]>

#TimeForChange pic.twitter.com/6hieFrFnbB

— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) June 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/yesterdays-storm-in-greater-manchester-was-captured-by-thousands-of-you/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:28:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21128

Storms raged across Greater Manchester yesterday evening - sending thunder rumbling through homes and lightning fizzling across the sky.

Between the howl of confused animals and yelps of surprised neighbours, it briefly felt like the end of days.

But whilst some of us held on tight and text our mates ("Did you hear that thunder?!"), others opted to peek outdoors and take snapshots of the biblical scenes unfolding on the other side of the window.

Here are some of the best photos captured on an evening during one of the most epic thunderstorms in Manchester for some time.

Incredible scenes.

]]> 21128 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/galaxy-cookie-crumble-spread-spotted-on-shelves-in-uk-supermarket/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:24:16 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21148

A Galaxy Cookie Crumble chocolate spread has been spotted by eagle-eyed shoppers on shelves at B&M this week and people are already dying to try it out.

It appears to be the first variation on the original Galaxy Chocolate Spread that's available in most supermarkets across the UK.

Galaxy Cookie Crumble is already a well-loved chocolate bar that's described in the product description as "smooth and creamy Galaxy chocolate, with delicious pieces of chocolate crumble", so you can just imagine how nice that would be as a chocolate spread, right?

It's no wonder Galaxy fans are going mad for it.

The sighting of this new cookie crumble spread was shared on popular food-spotting Instagram account @newfoodsuk yesterday afternoon.

The spread is pictured on the shelves at B&M under a sign that does confirm it's a 'new' product.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgP83ljRzk/

Since sharing yesterday evening, the post has already gone on to amass thousands of likes and hundreds of comments from people seeming very eager to try it out for themselves.

A post on the popular Money Savers Online Facebook page has also received hundreds of interactions, shares and comments, so it sounds like there's going to be a bit of a mad dash to B&M if you want to try and get your hands on this.

It unfortunately hasn't been confirmed which B&M store the Galaxy Cookie Crumble spread was spotted in, meaning that it's probably going to be a case of keeping your fingers crossed that you can find it in your local branch.

Pricing of the product also wasn't indicated, but we don't reckon it's likely to be a bank breaking purchase.

It's advised that you always check the opening times of your local B&M branch before making any trips in store and you can do that via the store locator here.

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New!!! Galaxy Cookie Crumble spread! Spotted at @bm_stores 😯😍 #galaxy #galaxychocolate #chocolate #cookies #newfood #newproduct #newfoods #likelike #followers #ukfood #treat #treats #snack #junkfood #blog #blogger #foodblogger #foodblog

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/marcus-rashford-responds-after-matt-hancock-calls-him-daniel-rashford-on-live-tv/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:32:25 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21162

Marcus Rashford has taken to Twitter to respond to a mishap involving his name by Matt Hancock on live TV this morning.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeared live on Sky News earlier today to discuss a number of matters, one of which was crucially addressing the #maketheUturn campaign by Marcus Rashford, which was successfully delivered yesterday afternoon upon the UK government stating that "a COVID summer school fund" is in the process of being set up.

Whilst taking about the campaign, Mr Hancock mistakenly referred to the 22-year old footballer as 'Daniel Rashford' and it understandably got a lot of people talking on social media.

It prompted reaction from both fans and famous famous alike.

https://twitter.com/GNev2/status/1273140946985680896?s=20

https://twitter.com/DavidLammy/status/1273155766342516736?s=20

https://twitter.com/tomwfootball/status/1273137264483348482?s=20

https://twitter.com/Kevin_Maguire/status/1273138559373934593?s=20

Now, the Manchester United forward has taken to Twitter to have his say on the matter and despite the obvious mishap by Hancock, appears to have taken it in his stride.

In response to a tweet by Gary Lineker, which read: "Good to see @MattHancock finally giving credit to footballers and Daniel Rashford in particular", Rashford humorously replied claiming: "I’ve been called much worse over the last couple of days".

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1273141306626359300?s=20

His tweet reply has already seen him receive thousands of likes and retweets in just a few hours.

He then also appeared for an interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain shortly after, where he gave a more detailed response to the name mishap and discussed his campaign with hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.

https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1273174870722052098?s=20

https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1273164414116642819?s=20

Even though it's pretty mind-boggling to wonder just how Matt Hancock managed to get Rashford's name wrong after his outstanding achievements and contributions this week, at least Marcus doesn't seem like he'll lose sleep over it, right?

Matt Hancock later spoke out on Twitter to say the mishap was simply due to it being "too early" and added that Rashford is a "credit to the nation".

https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1273167330651131905?s=20

Nice one, lads.

]]> 21162 0 0 0

I’ve been called much worse over the last couple of days ?

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

Morning Daniel ?( @MarcusRashford )

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) June 17, 2020]]>

Good to see Matt Hancock giving Daniel Rashford the praise he deserves. A true Manchester Athletic fan.
pic.twitter.com/muxjaWYilx

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 17, 2020]]>

Marcus Rashford currently the most talked-about person in the country. Matt Hancock just referred to him as “Daniel Rashford” on Sky News.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) June 17, 2020]]>

Own goal - Matt Hancock just praised footballer “Daniel Rashford”. Does he play for Melchester Rovers?

— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) June 17, 2020]]>

'I've been called worse names than that.'@MarcusRashford reacts to Health Secretary Matt Hancock calling him 'Daniel Rashford' during a TV interview.@piersmorgan | @susannareid100 | #GMB

Catch up on GMB ? https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/jLLSvDkenz

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

'It was a nice conversation.'@MarcusRashford tells @piersmorgan and @susannareid100 about the conversation he had with Boris Johnson following the government's U-turn to provide school meals to vulnerable children.

Watch ? https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/vIukfVISSk

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

As I said yesterday this was never about politics or me. The PM didn’t need to u-turn the decision but I’m thankful he did. I asked you to listen and you did that so on behalf of all mums likes mine, dads and carers that are struggling across the country, thank you.

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

Morning Daniel 😂( @MarcusRashford )

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) June 17, 2020]]>

Good to see Matt Hancock giving Daniel Rashford the praise he deserves. A true Manchester Athletic fan.
pic.twitter.com/muxjaWYilx

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 17, 2020]]>

Marcus Rashford currently the most talked-about person in the country. Matt Hancock just referred to him as “Daniel Rashford” on Sky News.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) June 17, 2020]]>

Own goal - Matt Hancock just praised footballer “Daniel Rashford”. Does he play for Melchester Rovers?

— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) June 17, 2020]]>

I’ve been called much worse over the last couple of days 🤣

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

'I've been called worse names than that.'@MarcusRashford reacts to Health Secretary Matt Hancock calling him 'Daniel Rashford' during a TV interview.@piersmorgan | @susannareid100 | #GMB

Catch up on GMB 👉 https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/jLLSvDkenz

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

'It was a nice conversation.'@MarcusRashford tells @piersmorgan and @susannareid100 about the conversation he had with Boris Johnson following the government's U-turn to provide school meals to vulnerable children.

Watch 👉 https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/vIukfVISSk

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

As I said yesterday this was never about politics or me. The PM didn’t need to u-turn the decision but I’m thankful he did. I asked you to listen and you did that so on behalf of all mums likes mine, dads and carers that are struggling across the country, thank you.

— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

I’ve been called much worse over the last couple of days 🤣

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

Morning Daniel 😂( @MarcusRashford )

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) June 17, 2020]]>

Good to see Matt Hancock giving Daniel Rashford the praise he deserves. A true Manchester Athletic fan.
pic.twitter.com/muxjaWYilx

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 17, 2020]]>

Marcus Rashford currently the most talked-about person in the country. Matt Hancock just referred to him as “Daniel Rashford” on Sky News.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) June 17, 2020]]>

Own goal - Matt Hancock just praised footballer “Daniel Rashford”. Does he play for Melchester Rovers?

— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) June 17, 2020]]>

'I've been called worse names than that.'@MarcusRashford reacts to Health Secretary Matt Hancock calling him 'Daniel Rashford' during a TV interview.@piersmorgan | @susannareid100 | #GMB

Catch up on GMB 👉 https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/jLLSvDkenz

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

'It was a nice conversation.'@MarcusRashford tells @piersmorgan and @susannareid100 about the conversation he had with Boris Johnson following the government's U-turn to provide school meals to vulnerable children.

Watch 👉 https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/vIukfVISSk

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

As I said yesterday this was never about politics or me. The PM didn’t need to u-turn the decision but I’m thankful he did. I asked you to listen and you did that so on behalf of all mums likes mine, dads and carers that are struggling across the country, thank you.

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

I’ve been called much worse over the last couple of days 🤣

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

Morning Daniel 😂( @MarcusRashford )

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) June 17, 2020]]>

Good to see Matt Hancock giving Daniel Rashford the praise he deserves. A true Manchester Athletic fan.
pic.twitter.com/muxjaWYilx

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 17, 2020]]>

Marcus Rashford currently the most talked-about person in the country. Matt Hancock just referred to him as “Daniel Rashford” on Sky News.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) June 17, 2020]]>

Own goal - Matt Hancock just praised footballer “Daniel Rashford”. Does he play for Melchester Rovers?

— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) June 17, 2020]]>

'I've been called worse names than that.'@MarcusRashford reacts to Health Secretary Matt Hancock calling him 'Daniel Rashford' during a TV interview.@piersmorgan | @susannareid100 | #GMB

Catch up on GMB 👉 https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/jLLSvDkenz

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

'It was a nice conversation.'@MarcusRashford tells @piersmorgan and @susannareid100 about the conversation he had with Boris Johnson following the government's U-turn to provide school meals to vulnerable children.

Watch 👉 https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/vIukfVISSk

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

As I said yesterday this was never about politics or me. The PM didn’t need to u-turn the decision but I’m thankful he did. I asked you to listen and you did that so on behalf of all mums likes mine, dads and carers that are struggling across the country, thank you.

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

I’ve been called much worse over the last couple of days 🤣

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

Morning Daniel 😂( @MarcusRashford )

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) June 17, 2020]]>

Good to see Matt Hancock giving Daniel Rashford the praise he deserves. A true Manchester Athletic fan.
pic.twitter.com/muxjaWYilx

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 17, 2020]]>

Marcus Rashford currently the most talked-about person in the country. Matt Hancock just referred to him as “Daniel Rashford” on Sky News.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) June 17, 2020]]>

Own goal - Matt Hancock just praised footballer “Daniel Rashford”. Does he play for Melchester Rovers?

— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) June 17, 2020]]>

'I've been called worse names than that.'@MarcusRashford reacts to Health Secretary Matt Hancock calling him 'Daniel Rashford' during a TV interview.@piersmorgan | @susannareid100 | #GMB

Catch up on GMB 👉 https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/jLLSvDkenz

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

'It was a nice conversation.'@MarcusRashford tells @piersmorgan and @susannareid100 about the conversation he had with Boris Johnson following the government's U-turn to provide school meals to vulnerable children.

Watch 👉 https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/vIukfVISSk

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

As I said yesterday this was never about politics or me. The PM didn’t need to u-turn the decision but I’m thankful he did. I asked you to listen and you did that so on behalf of all mums likes mine, dads and carers that are struggling across the country, thank you.

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

I’ve been called much worse over the last couple of days 🤣

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]>

Morning Daniel 😂( @MarcusRashford )

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) June 17, 2020]]>

Good to see Matt Hancock giving Daniel Rashford the praise he deserves. A true Manchester Athletic fan.
pic.twitter.com/muxjaWYilx

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 17, 2020]]>

Marcus Rashford currently the most talked-about person in the country. Matt Hancock just referred to him as “Daniel Rashford” on Sky News.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) June 17, 2020]]>

Own goal - Matt Hancock just praised footballer “Daniel Rashford”. Does he play for Melchester Rovers?

— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) June 17, 2020]]>

'I've been called worse names than that.'@MarcusRashford reacts to Health Secretary Matt Hancock calling him 'Daniel Rashford' during a TV interview.@piersmorgan | @susannareid100 | #GMB

Catch up on GMB 👉 https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/jLLSvDkenz

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

'It was a nice conversation.'@MarcusRashford tells @piersmorgan and @susannareid100 about the conversation he had with Boris Johnson following the government's U-turn to provide school meals to vulnerable children.

Watch 👉 https://t.co/fzcHkA6S4k pic.twitter.com/vIukfVISSk

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) June 17, 2020]]>

As I said yesterday this was never about politics or me. The PM didn’t need to u-turn the decision but I’m thankful he did. I asked you to listen and you did that so on behalf of all mums likes mine, dads and carers that are struggling across the country, thank you.

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/the-story-of-the-first-football-team-in-manchester-hulme-athenaeum/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:02:00 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19791

The announcement that the Premier League would return on June 17 was greeted, by and large, with relish across the country. 

Football's cancellation left a void in our lives that we've been trying to fill ever since with podcasts, TV repeats, and, more recently, the Bundesliga.

But whilst the return of elite sport is a welcome one, clubs that sit further down the pyramid are still in panic. 

Lower league football is finished for the foreseeable future, with the 2020/21 season still shrouded in uncertainty. It remains a very real and worrying possibility that COVID-19 may ultimately claim some clubs forever.

In the meantime, fans are finding solace in looking back through the footballing archives, distracting themselves with great chapters of history and origin stories.

In the case of every club, there's so much to explore. Football found its feet in separate parts of the country in so many different ways - but the true tale of how the sport took off in Manchester remained hidden until six years ago. 

Turton FC was, for many years, believed to be the oldest club in the Lancashire region - founded way back in 1871.

But when researchers Gary James and Dave Day elected to delve through the annals of local history in 2014, they discovered the region's first association football team had been forgotten.

Eight years prior to Turton, there was Hulme Athenaeum.

The memories of Manchester’s original football club have been published in James/Day’s paper, The Emergence of an Association Football Culture in Manchester 1840–1884 - a document that ultimately rewrote football history (and has since been expanded upon in James' superb book: The emergence of footballing cultures, Manchester 1840-1919).

Research shows that Hulme was one of the most impoverished local areas during the 19th century, with the neighbourhood described as being ‘sunk in filth.’ 

Sir William Thackeray Marriott - an ordained deacon and curate of St George's Church and champion of working-class rights - helped to introduce sports to the poverty-stricken settlement in the 1850s, with the aim of giving residents an outlet. 

This led to the opening of a clubhouse in 1860 - which was given the name 'Hulme Athenaeum.'

In 1863, members of the club began playing an ‘elementary association game’, before eventually introducing dribbling and passing.

Football was far from prevalent in the North-West at the time and was a new activity for some of the players - several of whom seemingly joined the club purely to take advantage of the clubhouse facilities. 

According to James & Day: “Gas rental collector James Warrington, an early captain of the football club during the 1860s, later admitted he joined ‘for the sake of the gymnasium’.”

Membership was charged at one shilling, and with fifty members in the ranks Hulme Athenaeum ended up developing into an organised, ambitious football club - producing consistently updated records. 

Evidence shows they played fixtures every Saturday over the course of five consecutive seasons, competing against the likes of Sale and, a little further afield, Garrick - a team in Sheffield.

With football still in its infancy, rules weren't exactly concrete, meaning clubs would have to adapt to different regulations when they visited another area; similar to the way you might begrudgingly play along to friends' Monopoly laws when you're in their home over the holidays.

One match report from Hulme and Garrick, for example, states that “Sheffield rules” were used. 

Gary James

After 1873, the name Hulme Athenaeum vanished into the footballing wilderness, but James believes the club’s brief existence was crucial to the development of the game in the region.

He states: “Despite the failure to create a viable fixture list each season, the club did encourage individuals to adopt the game at a time when formal association football, if later chroniclers of the game are to be believed, did not exist in Lancashire.

“Moreover, the club deliberately engaged with lower middle class and working men within a densely populated area of the city.”

Some of the men that represented Hulme continued to play on after the team folded - signing for the second club founded in the city: Manchester Association. 

As word travelled and the game of football gathered momentum, people came to watch as well as play; leading to the birth of more local clubs in the 1880s such as West Gorton St Mark’s - who eventually turned into Manchester City (via Ardwick AFC) - and Newton Heath Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway: Who would become Manchester United.

Hulme Athenaeum wasn't just the club that laid the groundwork for local football. It was also an organisation that proved the first people playing the game in Manchester were ordinary, working blokes.

“While football now might be thought of as a predominantly working class sport, typically football clubs in the 1860s were founded by public schools who also set the rules,” says James. 

“The re-discovery of Hulme Athenaeum challenges that perception.”

]]> 19791 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/aldi-launch-1-garlic-pizza-bread-that-is-just-as-good-as-dominos/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:04:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21163

Do you enjoy the pizza garlic bread side dish at Dominos just as much as the main event itself?

You might want to get down to Aldi.

The budget supermarket has launched its very own version of the takeaway favourite - and each bite is supposed to bear an uncanny resemblance to the fine flavours of Domino's' classic recipe.

And it's cheaper. Less than a quid, in fact.

Aldi's Carlos Takeaway Sides Mini Pizza Garlic Bread is available in stores for as little as 99p - and customers have been raving how it tastes as good as the stuff you get from the world's most famous multinational pizza chain.

The cheesy treats have appeared as part of a new range of takeaway sides at Aldi - which also include thin and crispy fries for £1.49.

So, if you're looking to indulge this Friday evening - you'll only have to deal with the diet guilt, rather than feeling remorse about stretching your bank balance.

The takeaway range is available in the fresh aisle at Aldi stores now.

Locate your nearest supermarket here.

]]> 21163 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/a-house-collapsed-in-chorlton-last-night-heres-everything-we-know/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:57:26 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21197

As the region was battered by thunder storms and torrential rain last night, a house partially collapsed in Chorlton.

The incident happened on Stockton Road, near Beech Road, in the south Manchester suburb.

Reports say that the roof of the property caved in before the left side of the house collapsed onto the house next door.

https://twitter.com/Collis82/status/1273018752418877447

Luckily, nobody was present at the collapsed property and neighbours were temporarily evacuated for safety reasons, including gas being isolated on the house next door.

The incident happened while the region was experiencing a reported record rainfall yesterday afternoon of 23.2mm – the highest rainfall total in any 1-hour period since August 2012.

There were no reports of injuries during the collapse, Greater Manchester Police said.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed one fire engine was called to the scene at 10.38pm and that the house was unoccupied at the time.

A spokesperson for the Fire Service Said: "At 10.38pm one fire engine from Stretford mobilised to a collapsed house on Stockton Road, Manchester.

"The house was unoccupied at the time so there aren't thought to be any persons involved."

The house has since been reported to have been in disrepair, with the storm being the final straw on the camel's back for its build issues.

According to Manchester Evening News, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have now been informed and enquires into the collapse are underway.

The site has since been made secure by its owner and his contractor.

]]> 21197 0 0 0

House collapsed on Stockton Road, Chorlton! Roof caved in, then the entire left side of the house fell onto house next door #drama #chorlton pic.twitter.com/aKAiCFfqDv

— TheboyCollis (@Collis82) June 16, 2020]]>

House collapsed on Stockton Road, Chorlton! Roof caved in, then the entire left side of the house fell onto house next door #drama #chorlton pic.twitter.com/aKAiCFfqDv

— TheboyCollis (@Collis82) June 16, 2020]]>

House collapsed on Stockton Road, Chorlton! Roof caved in, then the entire left side of the house fell onto house next door #drama #chorlton pic.twitter.com/aKAiCFfqDv

— TheboyCollis (@Collis82) June 16, 2020]]>

House collapsed on Stockton Road, Chorlton! Roof caved in, then the entire left side of the house fell onto house next door #drama #chorlton pic.twitter.com/aKAiCFfqDv

— TheboyCollis (@Collis82) June 16, 2020]]>

House collapsed on Stockton Road, Chorlton! Roof caved in, then the entire left side of the house fell onto house next door #drama #chorlton pic.twitter.com/aKAiCFfqDv

— TheboyCollis (@Collis82) June 16, 2020]]>

House collapsed on Stockton Road, Chorlton! Roof caved in, then the entire left side of the house fell onto house next door #drama #chorlton pic.twitter.com/aKAiCFfqDv

— TheboyCollis (@Collis82) June 16, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/how-swimming-baths-will-look-and-work-when-they-finally-reopen/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:58:57 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21202

The national governing body for swimming has published a list of strict safety guidelines ahead of people returning to the water.

Swim England is recommending that people shower at home, avoid overtaking others in the pool, and arrive at facilities in swimwear; spending as little time in changing rooms as possible.

The guidelines also encourage facilities to adopt the use of double-width lanes - with restrictions on the number of people permitted to use the pool at any one time (ideally no more than one swimmer per six square metres).

Another suggestion is for pools to be divided - giving individuals/social bubbles their own dedicated space.

The advice has been developed in collaboration with Public Health England, Sport England, leisure operators, and home country partners.

Jane Nickerson, Swim England Chief Executive, described the guidelines as "a living, breathing document that will be regularly updated", but warned that when pools reopen, it will not be a case of ‘business as usual’.

"We know that things will have to be different," she commented.

“However, if we are to play our part in protecting the NHS from another wave of Covid-19 admissions, it is important we follow the latest guidance and adjust to the new ‘normal’."

The Government has yet to confirm a reopening date for pools and leisure centres in the UK.

Ms Nickerson added: “While the guidance contains vital information on how to reopen facilities, unfortunately it doesn’t include the key date on when pools can open.

“We will continue to lobby the Government for a reopening date but, ultimately, we have to be guided by them on this.

“There has been plenty of Covid-19 guidance produced but we have not simply followed other country’s leads on this. Our dedicated staff have worked tirelessly to create robust recommendations that are fit for purpose and cover all aspects of aquatic activity."

]]> 21202 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/tesco-is-selling-personalised-mickey-mouse-drinkware-and-disney-fans-are-loving-it/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:08:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21207

Tesco has launched a new range of Mikey Mouse-inspired drinkware items in stores across the UK and Disney fans are dying to get their hands on them.

The leading UK supermarket chain has become a favourite for fans of Disney this month after introducing a brand new collection of Mikey Mouse water bottles and mugs for only £4 each.

This new range has already gone down a hit online thanks to the touch of personalisation.

Each mug and water bottle is available in the same, sleek design, but features a different letter of the alphabet on the front, which makes it perfect for Disney lovers wanting to put their own stamp on things.

A post featuring products from the new range was shared to the ever-popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook yesterday and many eager shoppers seemed keen to get to the nearest Tesco branch in the hopes of finding a mug or bottle with their letter on.

Proving extremely popular, the post went on to amass well over 3.9K interactions and nearly 6K comments from group members sharing the merchandise with their friends and family.

This new Mickey Mouse drinkware range is available to pick up in Tesco stores across the UK now.

If you're not able to make the trip in store, you can also shop the range via the Tesco website here, where a two for £6 deal is also available on selected products too.

It's advised that you always check the availability and opening times of your local Tesco branch before making any in store trips and you can do so via the store locator here.

]]> 21207 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/spirits-with-a-twist-fathers-day-gifts-that-offer-a-bit-more-than-a-boring-old-bottle/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:47:20 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21236

Father's Day is nearly here. And you're probably already considering the easy solution: A bottle of his favourite.

It's quick, it's simple, and Dad is guaranteed to enjoy it. Winner.

Still, whilst buying the same gift year in, year out is a fool-proof success story... it can get a little predictable.

2020 has been a weird, frustrating year for everyone (Dad's probably been grumbling more than most) - so it might be worth grabbing him something a little different for a change to put an even bigger smile on his face.

Roister is the perfect spot to find spirits with a twist that go beyond a boring old bottle of the usual stuff.

Here are some of the best examples with the potential to mix things up this Father's Day...

Bakewell-flavoured gin

Has Dad got a sweet tooth? Here's a bottle that ought to be right up his street.

This intriguing-looking spirit tastes as good as it looks, blending juniper with cubeb, cardamom, sweet gale, hibiscus flowers and - the two most pervasive flavours - cherry and almond.

It's like a big alcoholic liquid cake - and it's sure to get a better reaction from Dad than a supermarket dry gin would.

If Bakewell isn't his bag, maybe it's worth looking into the Chesterfield Strawberry Candy Floss Gin instead?

Tiki Fire Spiced Rum

Even the most seasoned and experienced rum drinkers will have hairs put on their chest by this explosive bottle.

Admiral Vernon's Old J Tiki fire Spiced Rum is a searingly strong spirit at 75.5% ABV - packed with vanilla and lime peel flavours that intermingle with toffee, raisins and spice.

It's a wicked drink - and you might need to give your dad a warning before he cracks it open.

Either way, he's guaranteed to have a good time drinking it.

Highland Park Viking Honour

Is Dad more of a whisky man?

Where better to source a premium bottle than the Highlands - a region synonymous with this famous spirit.

Highland Park Viking comes in a beautifully-branded bottle that will function as a proud addition to the drinks cabinet - which Dad can promptly present to guests once we're all allowed to have people around the house again.

Ciroc Mango Flavoured Vodka

Most of us discover vodka in our teens. Usually at a party or in the park.

Some can't stomach it after a certain point. But others never waver - considering it to be their perfect tipple.

If Dad belongs to that latter crowd, consider getting him this fruity variant of voddy rather than a plain blend - a Cîroc bottle made with mango flavours.

According to the website description, this vodka offers: "A well rounded, smooth vodka with a hint of the fruit, it makes a clean canvas for cocktails." But if Dad wants to knock it back straight, leave him to it. It's as delicious on its own as it is with fruit.

But this is only a handful of the diverse range of unusual, tasty bottles available.

You can view the full range colourful spirits online at Roister and get your order in before Father's Day - for just 99p delivery.

Dad will enjoy this one...

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One man has gone viral on social media and has transported us all back to being a teenager in the process by giving what he calls "the old Squashie vodka" trick a try.

We've all been there before.

Making vodka infused sweets, or vise versa, sweets flavoured vodka is almost a right of passage as a teenager or student. Once you've heard about it being 'a thing', the curiosity just gets the better of you and you have to give it a go for yourself.

It turns out that this curiosity isn't just exclusive to teens though, as one man has taken to social media to share his results from making 'Squashie vodka' and it's got a lot of people talking. Why though? Well, probably because he made it in his dishwasher.

Now, who knew that was possible?

Damion Stiles shared the details of the trick on Facebook, accompanied by step-by-step pictures and a caption that read: "So... I thought I’d try the old vodka squashie trick. So glad I did."

"It’s makes lush strong shots on their own, or have with tonic/ lemonade and it tastes equally as lush. (This was not a child’s homework exercise)."

"My new favourite drink."

https://www.facebook.com/damion.stiles/posts/10158213872100279

If you're a bit confused as to how this even works, then that's understandable, but don't worry, he's broken it down even further and explained it in a little more depth.

Speaking to Tyla about the method in the madness, Damion said: "Get your bottle of vodka and begin by tipping [some out] into a separate container. Then, pour in a bag of the sweets and top it back up with the remaining vodka if there's room."

"Put it in the dishwasher for a normal cycle [and] when you remove it, you'll find the heat from the wash has magically dissolved the sweets, creating a bubblegum pink vodka drink."

"Chill it in the fridge, then drink it".

It's as simple as that.

The best bit about this trick is that it doesn't just have to be with Squashies either, you could use whichever sweets you're most keen on and people in the comments of his post have suggested using Haribo, Skittles (of course), gummy bears and even Werther's Original.

If you are thinking of giving this a crack though, Damion does warn that it's best served fresh because "if you try storing it a few days, it's starts to jellify".

Well, we're definitely trying this out for our next lockdown night in.

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The Camping and Caravanning Club has announced that it is planning a phased reopening of its campsites across the UK at the start of July.

The organisation is hoping to open to reopen sites in England on 4th July, in line with the government's phase three plans of the lockdown exit roadmap, and will be releasing further information regarding sites in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in due course.

The Camping and Caravanning Club manages over 2,000 campsites in the UK.

In a statement via its website, the organisation believes that: "we are well-placed to offer you a safe, enjoyable UK holiday, providing a much-needed break away from home" due to "being in the fresh air, the physical space between pitches and with additional social distancing measures [in place]".

A comprehensive list of social distancing measures has also been released ahead of reopening.

Measures the organisation intends to introduce include reducing the number of campers on site, a contactless check-in, a ban on group bookings, six-metre spaced pitches and markers placed on the floor to remind visitors.

The statement continues: "It’s important that we give our members a choice as to how they would like to camp, so we’ve introduced some new measures to help keep you and our teams safe."

"To allow us to operate our campsites in a responsible manner we have increased our cleaning regimes – this places extra demand on our teams and we have had to open some of our campsites without toilets and showers this season, these campsites are better suited to campers who can bring their own facilities."

"We’ll only open facility blocks if we’re allowed to do so by the government, we will keep our website updated and let you know if anything changes."

If you're looking to plan your Great British 'staycation' this year, here's the full list of The Camping and Caravanning Club campsites hoping to reopen next month:

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Open Campsites (with Facility Blocks)

Here are the Club Sites set to be open for the 2020 season with facility blocks available to use, however the reception, play areas, laundry facilities and other communal areas on the site will remain closed.

• Alton The Star, Staffordshire
• Ashbourne, Derbyshire
• Blackmore, Malvern Hills
• Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 
• Canterbury, Kent
• Charmouth, Dorset
• Chertsey, Surrey
• Culzean Castle, Ayrshire
• Dartmouth, Devon
• Delamere Forest, Cheshire
• Derwentwater, Lake District
• Devizes, Wiltshire
• Dingwall, Highlands
• Drayton Manor, Staffordshire
• Dunbar, East Lothian
• Dunstan Hill, Northumberland
• Hertford, Herfordshire
• Horsley, Surrey
• Keswick, Lake District
• Kingsbury Water Park, Midlands
• Loch Ness Shores, Inverness
• Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
• Milarrochy Bay, Loch Lomond
• Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway
• Moreton, Dorset
• Normans Bay, Sussex
• Scarborough, Yorkshire
• Scone, Tayside
• Sennen Cove, Cornwall
• Slapton Sands, Devon
• Slingsby, Yorkshire
• St Neots, Cambridgeshire
• Theobalds Park, Hertfordshire
• Tregurrian, Cornwall
• Verwood, New Forest
• West Runton, Norfolk
• Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
• Windermere, Lake District
• Wolverley, Worcestershire
• Wyeside, Powys

You can click here more information about each campsite listed.

Open Campsites (without Facility Blocks)

Here are the Club Sites set to be open for the 2020 season without facility blocks available to use.

If you do choose to stay on one of these sites, you will need to bring your own sanitation. Separate toilet tents can be used on your allocated pitch to accommodate your own chemical toilet. The reception, play areas, laundry facilities and other communal areas on the site will remain closed to help facilitate social distancing.

All sites will provide access to fresh drinking water, a place to dispose of toilet waste such as a Chemical Disposal Point (CDP), motorhome service points and washing-up facilities.

Pitches will be available with electric hook-ups.

• Bakewell, Derbyshire
• Bala, Snowdonia
• Barnard Castle, County Durham
• Beadnell Bay, Northumberland
• Bellingham, Northumberland (Open with facilities from 1st August)
• Cannock Chase, Staffordshire
• Cardigan Bay, Ceredidion
• Cheddar, Somerset (Open with facilities from 1st August)
• Chichester, Sussex
• Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
• Clent Hills, Midlands
• Clitheroe, Lancashire
• Conkers, Derbyshire
• Corfe Castle, Dorset
• Crowborough, Sussex
• Delamont Country Park, Northern Ireland
• Ebury Hill, Shropshire
• Graffham, Sussex
• Hayfield, Derbyshire
• Hereford, Herefordshire
• Kendal, Lake District
• Kessingland, Suffolk 
• Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Polstead, Suffolk (Open with facilities from 1st August)
• Ravenglass, Lake District
• Rhandirmwyn, Carmarthenshire
• Rosemarkie, Highlands
• Salisbury, Wiltshire
• Sandringham, Norfolk
• Skye, Isle of Skye
• Tarland, Aberdeenshire
• Tavistock, Devon
• Teversal, Nottinghamshire
• Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
• Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire

You can click here more information about each campsite listed.

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To read a full list of social distancing and health & safety measures being put in place ahead of reopening, please visit The Camping and Caravanning Club website here.

The Camping and Caravanning Club is seeing public demand increasing and asks that you book in advance to guarantee your pitch.

Bookings made whilst sites are closed are fully flexible.

For all bookings and enquiries, click here.

]]> 21268 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/someone-has-robbed-the-rashford-1-0-boris-flag-and-its-owner-is-raging/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:44:12 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21276

Yesterday, in the midst of all of the Marcus Rashford news regarding his whopping win over MPs who were refusing to provide free school meals to kids over the summer, a little bedsheet in Wythenshawe went viral.

The bedsheet, fashioned into a flag, was created by the guys behind Facebook community Wythenshawe Whispers and friend of The Manc, Andrew Ellis, who is also one of the stars of This Is England. Yeah, there's plenty of dynamics involved here.

The flag was then pinned up to a Welcome to Wythenshawe sign in a prominent part of the busy south Manchester town and it didn't take long to go viral on social media.

https://twitter.com/ANDYLPELLIS/status/1272952513411657729

The once used bedsheet then quickly found its way onto Twitter, being liked and shared by literally tens of thousands of people, including The National Football Museum, who saw an opportunity.

The flag had become instantly famous, and quite arguably, a piece of footballing and political history within hours – symbolising a rare win for the people that will result in thousands of children not going hungry during what will be a very tough summer for families in poverty.

So, England's most famous football shrine saw a place for it in their collection, and took to social media to find its owner.

https://twitter.com/FootballMuseum/status/1273192205205884928

But this story has a twist, and it's not a surprising one at that. Because within hours of the flag going viral, some scoundrel had nicked it – and the National Football Museum are not happy.

https://twitter.com/FootballMuseum/status/1273223155495120898

It's not currently known who stole the banner (obviously), or whether it was simply removed by council officials, or Boris Johnson himself (although it's unlikely he's ever stepped foot in Wythenshawe) – but one thing is for sure, whoever has it is a targeted man or woman.

If you do have the flag, do the right thing. Rashford's rallying cry for a simple life necessity for children in need is the perfect symbol of standing up and getting the job done when the odds are stacked against you, and we think it's important to have this small piece of history hanging in the middle of a football mecca in Manchester city centre.

So hand it in, you wally.

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With this in mind, if you're the owner of this banner, we'd love to add it to our collection. Please get in touch with us below. ?https://t.co/8mBjk5SZSf pic.twitter.com/wpLlajadyd

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During the lockdown period, our collections team have been chronicling how football has reacted to the pandemic.

With this in mind, if you're the owner of this banner, we'd love to add it to our collection. Please get in touch with us below. 👇https://t.co/8mBjk5SZSf pic.twitter.com/wpLlajadyd

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During the lockdown period, our collections team have been chronicling how football has reacted to the pandemic.

With this in mind, if you're the owner of this banner, we'd love to add it to our collection. Please get in touch with us below. 👇https://t.co/8mBjk5SZSf pic.twitter.com/wpLlajadyd

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Posted by Wythenshawe Whispers on Wednesday, 17 June 2020

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— Andrew Ellis (@ANDYLPELLIS) June 16, 2020]]>

During the lockdown period, our collections team have been chronicling how football has reacted to the pandemic.

With this in mind, if you're the owner of this banner, we'd love to add it to our collection. Please get in touch with us below. 👇https://t.co/8mBjk5SZSf pic.twitter.com/wpLlajadyd

— Nat. Football Museum (@FootballMuseum) June 17, 2020]]>

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— Nat. Football Museum (@FootballMuseum) June 17, 2020]]>

Any information please let us know! We would love to donate to the National Football MuseumCan our friends at The Manc help with a share?

Posted by Wythenshawe Whispers on Wednesday, 17 June 2020

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From the children of Wythenshawe and the rest of the UK. Thank you @MarcusRashford pic.twitter.com/SrtFkgvJfS

— Andrew Ellis (@ANDYLPELLIS) June 16, 2020]]>

During the lockdown period, our collections team have been chronicling how football has reacted to the pandemic.

With this in mind, if you're the owner of this banner, we'd love to add it to our collection. Please get in touch with us below. 👇https://t.co/8mBjk5SZSf pic.twitter.com/wpLlajadyd

— Nat. Football Museum (@FootballMuseum) June 17, 2020]]>

Our message to whoever has taken the Marcus Rashford banner from Wythenshawe.https://t.co/8mBjk5SZSf pic.twitter.com/6SnTnzn3V3

— Nat. Football Museum (@FootballMuseum) June 17, 2020]]>

Any information please let us know! We would love to donate to the National Football MuseumCan our friends at The Manc help with a share?

Posted by Wythenshawe Whispers on Wednesday, 17 June 2020

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— Andrew Ellis (@ANDYLPELLIS) June 16, 2020]]>

During the lockdown period, our collections team have been chronicling how football has reacted to the pandemic.

With this in mind, if you're the owner of this banner, we'd love to add it to our collection. Please get in touch with us below. 👇https://t.co/8mBjk5SZSf pic.twitter.com/wpLlajadyd

— Nat. Football Museum (@FootballMuseum) June 17, 2020]]>

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— Nat. Football Museum (@FootballMuseum) June 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/these-crayola-colour-bath-dropz-help-make-bath-time-fun-for-kids/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:49:00 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21300

This article contains affiliate links.

Bath time is meant to be a relaxing experience, but that's not always the case with children.

It's perhaps only when we reach a certain age that we appreciate the chance to take a bath, right? A bath can offer a much needed moment of respite after a long day, but when it comes to kids, it can often end up being a bit of a battle each night.

If this sounds like a problem you're familiar with, then these might lighten the mood.

The Crayola Colour Bath Dropz are fragrance free water-colouring tablets and you can get a pack of x60 from Amazon to be delivered right to your door.

According to the product description, these bath drops are completely non-toxic and are very similar to bath bombs, but just for kids. You simply drop the tablets in when the bath water is at your desired temperature and watch as it changes to the colour of your choice. You can then continue adding tablets in different colours to change the bath water again and again.

Just one tablet can add some colour to otherwise boring bath times for children.

You're also encouraged to "combine different coloured tablets [together] to create cool, new colours", with a few different colour mix combinations suggested on the packaging too.

For those apprehensive about the colour potentially staining, don't worry as the product should wash off easily from most newer, nonporous bath surfaces, but it's advised to test on small area before use.

The Crayola Colour Bath Drops are retailing on Amazon at £11.45 + postage/packaging for a x60 tablet pack and they have a multitude of positive 5* reviews from plenty of satisfied customers, so if you’ve been wondering whether they're worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

They're also eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks for those subscribed to the service.

If you’re ready to add a pop of colour to your next bath time, then you can get the Crayola Colour Bath Drops from Amazon here.

]]> 21300 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/cafe-rouge-offering-perfect-deal-on-its-cheese-lovers-afternoon-tea/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:09:33 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21319

A classy Afternoon Tea would go down a treat right now, wouldn't it?

Cheese, wine, nibbles, and a cuppa to wash it all down. We're getting misty just thinking about it.

Fingers crossed, we'll be able to enjoy a divine afternoon out again soon enough. And when that time comes, you need to settle on the perfect spot.

Cafe Rouge is a strong shout - especially when they've got deals like this available.

The French bistro restaurant is serving up a sumptuous-looking Cheese Lovers Afternoon Tea with Wine For Two upon reopening.

For £35, you'll get baked Brittany camembert with crudités and garlic flatbread, a French cheese board with baby figs, grapes and wafer biscuits or baguette, croque monsieur with traditional smoked ham or Portobello mushroom, and a selection of hot drinks... with a glass of wine on the side.

There's simply no better way to catch up with your long-lost pal than by reuniting at Cafe Rouge to take on this cheese feast.

The deal is valid for two people and available all year round - and it could be the perfect post-lockdown treat.

Put your order in here.

]]> 21319 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/eats/rudys-bake-at-home-pizza-now-available-for-delivery/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:45:25 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21342

Rudy's has announced that it will begin delivering chilled pizzas direct to doors as part of a brand new service for customers.

The enormously popular pizzeria - which regularly finds itself ranking among the highest-rated restaurants in Europe - has confirmed that 'Bake At Home' Margarita con Buffala, Portobello, Calabrese and Carni pizzas will now be available to order across the country.

The pizzas will be priced at £6.50 - plus £8 packaging and delivery - and will arrive the next day by 5pm.

Dough is also being bulked-out to stretch the pizzas to a whopping 13 inches - all shipped in more sustainable packaging.

Over the past six weeks, Rudy’s has gradually opened all five of its branches (Ancoats, Peter Street and locations in Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham) for delivery and click and collect; including part-baked pizzas to reheat at home.

However, their next-day delivery service represents an exciting step in an entirely new direction - and offers customers a new way to get their hands on an authentic Neapolitan pizza.

The restaurant said in a statement: "The new ‘Bake at Home’ pizzas are hand-made by pizzaiolos using the same fresh ingredients we use in the pizzeria.

"The ‘Bake at Home’ range is available at all Rudy’s restaurants for walk up or click and collect alongside our fired, there and then, Neapolitan pizza.

"We would like to thank all our team members who have come off furlough, Manchester Paper box and Absolute Packaging of Cheadle, DPD Delivery Experts, Icertech of Chester, Toggle Platform Developers, Steve at Chilli Banana and G and O Foods for helping us continue to provide our authentic Neapolitan pizza to the people."

You can place your chilled pizza order at the Rudy's online store here.

]]> 21342 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/group-of-teenagers-club-together-taxi-fare-for-stranded-pensioner/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:25:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21355

Greater Manchester Police have taken to social media this afternoon to share a story of an 'amazing display of kindness' by a group of teenagers.

Following an ongoing incident in Eccles, where a 100m cordon is currently in place and a number of roads have been closed, police officers have praised a group of teenagers who pooled their money together to help pay the taxi fair for an elderly resident unable to get home.

The elderly resident is said to live at the other side of the police cordon.

Details of the heartwarming story were shared on the GMP Eccles Facebook page this afternoon in a post that read: "Amazing display of kindness shown at the scene by these teenagers who clubbed together to book a taxi for an elderly resident to enable to her to get home which was on the other side of our cordon."

"That’s your random act of kindness done."

https://www.facebook.com/GMPEccles/photos/a.458006664239313/4154349644604978/?type=3

The teenagers have been widely praised by members of the public for their generosity and the post has gone on to receive hundreds of interactions, shares and comments in less than an hour of being posted.

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Greater Manchester Police stated that officers attended a property on Worsley Road, Eccles this morning following a report of concern for the welfare of a man.

It has been confirmed that a 35 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife.

https://www.facebook.com/GtrManchesterPolice/photos/a.229258947144132/4002941156442540/?type=3

Nearby buildings have been evacuated, a 100m cordon is in place and a number of road closures are in effect.

Bomb disposal officers are due to carry out a controlled explosion in due course.

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/emily-jones-parents-speak-out-condemning-those-using-her-photo-to-protest-against-black-lives-matter/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:21:24 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21389

The parents of a school girl murdered in a Bolton park have released a statement asking for the use of her photo to protest against the Black Lives Matter movement to be stopped.

Seven-year-old Emily Jones died after being stabbed in an unprovoked attack at Queens Park in Bolton on 22nd March 2020.

Her school photograph, released by her parents upon paying tribute to her, has been seen circulating online in recent weeks in opposition the Black Lives Matter movement and to support other campaigns and protests.

Now, her parents have spoken out condemning this via an official statement made through Greater Manchester Police on Wednesday evening.

https://www.facebook.com/GtrManchesterPolice/photos/a.229258947144132/4003632829706706/?type=3&theater

Sarah and Mark Jones said: "We are aware that many people are using the picture we released of our daughter Emily, when we publicly paid tribute to her following the worst day of our lives, as part of recent protests and campaigns."

"Today we kindly ask the public to stop using the picture of our Emily from one of her days at school."

"We hold this picture dear to our hearts and to see it being used in this way is incredibly upsetting – Emily loved everything and everyone, regardless of their race, gender or beliefs. As we’ve said before, she was beautiful inside and out and had a heart as big as her smile."

"We can’t thank people enough for the support we have received as we continue to live through the nightmare that is life without Emily, but we’re still grieving over the loss of our beautiful daughter and seeing her picture being used as part of recent protests is causing us huge distress." 

"A woman has been charged with the murder of our daughter and we want to ensure that we respect the legal process and ask people not to speculate over the circumstances surrounding her death."

"We thank you for your support with this matter and hope that you can respect our wishes. We wish everyone health and happiness at this uncertain time."

A 30-year-old woman by the name Eltiona Skana has been charged with Emily's murder and is due to appear in court for a plea and pre-trial hearing on 15th September 2020.

For more information regarding this statement, visit the Greater Manchester Police website here.

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-greggs-stores-reopening-in-greater-manchester-today/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:22:22 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21390

Greggs is officially back open on a high street near you after the chain's 800 stores opened back up today after weeks of trials across the UK.

The selected 800 stores opened their doors at 9am this morning on Thursday 19 June and there are plenty of new safety guidelines to follow.

However, while most of the staples are still available, the bakery chain has reduced its food menu in order to ensure time spent in their kitchens is quick, efficient and safe.

https://twitter.com/GreggsOfficial/status/1273332859932217351

Included in the 800 stores that will reopen this morning are 40 branches across the Greater Manchester region, including sites in the city centre, Didsbury, Oldham and Salford.

Only one person per household will be allowed in these stores, with 2 metre distancing being enforced. Seating areas and customer toilets will remain closed for obvious reasons, and only card payments or Greggs Reward cards will be accepted.

Roger Whiteside, Greggs chief executive said: "Over the past month, we have carried out robust trials using our new operational and social distancing measures and they have progressed well.

"This has allowed us to move to our next re-opening phase with just over 800 of our shops welcoming customers back this week.

"The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is our priority and for this reason we have put in the time and effort to make a thorough assessment of all shops.

"Although we will open with a reduced range, this will be a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the communities that we operate in."

You can find your local store on the Greggs store finder here, which will also tell you which stores have reopened.

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— Greggs (@GreggsOfficial) June 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/dame-vera-lynn-has-died-at-the-age-of-103/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:44:03 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21402

Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces' Sweetheart whose songs helped raise morale in World War Two, has died aged 103.

She had recently celebrated her 103rd birthday.

Dame Vera was best known for hits such as We’ll Meet Again, her rendition of which was hugely popular during the war.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1273536173911105537

She was also known as the Queen's favourite singer.

Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1969 New Year Honours “for services to the Royal Air Forces Association and other charities”, she was then advanced to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1975.

For her services to the war effort, she was also awarded the British War Medal 1939-1945 and the Burma Star.

A statement on her death reads: “The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers at the age of 103.

“Dame Vera Lynn, who lived in Ditchling, East Sussex, passed away earlier today, 18 June 2020, surrounded by her close family.”

She will be sadly missed.

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published .

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— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 18, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/you-can-watch-every-jurassic-park-film-on-netflix-from-july-1st/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 10:34:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21427

Netflix UK & Ireland has released the lineup of new films and television shows set to be added to the roster in July and it's bound to make fans of the Jurassic Park franchise pretty happy.

Let's be honest, who isn't a Jurassic Park fan?

It's got the adventure, the cinematography, the visual FX, a soundtrack featuring one of the most memorable theme songs of all time and of course, dinosaurs.

It's just iconic.

The franchise first hit screens with the original Jurassic Park in 1993, staring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Richard Attenborough, which was the highest grossing film of that year and, at the time, became the highest grossing film ever. It was followed by the 1997 sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and then the trilogy was completed with the release of the third instalment Jurassic Park III in 2001.

It then saw a reboot for modern-day audiences in 2015 with the Jurassic World franchise.

Staring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, Jurassic World added another sequel in 2018 with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and is set have its third instalment, Jurassic World: Dominion, released in 2021.

The first two Jurassic World films are already available to stream on Netflix UK & Ireland, but now the original film trilogy is set to land on the streaming service at the start of July.

This means that fans will finally be able to have the ultimate movie marathon they've been waiting for.

The best thing about this new additions to Netflix is being able to skip the 14-year gap between the ending of the original franchise and the start of the reboot.

https://twitter.com/NetflixUK/status/1273273792018743298?s=20

If you weren't excited before, get excited now.

The original Jurassic Park trilogy will be available to stream on Netflix UK & Ireland on 1st July 2020.

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The Lost World: Jurassic Park
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The Blackpool Illuminations are set to be extended to the end of the year in a bid to give a much-needed boost to the North West tourism industry.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic having a detrimental effect on seaside town's tourism industry, the 2020 Blackpool Illuminations event will be extended by two months and will run right through until the new year.

Visit Blackpool has also confirmed that the switch-on concert will be replaced for the first time in 70 years.

Instead of welcoming around 20,000 people to watch the switch-on live, the event will be streamed for free in association with MTV this year.

Gillian Campbell, cabinet member for tourism and culture at Blackpool Council, said she was aware of how much the tourism industry was suffering amid the pandemic and hopes this extension will give them "an opportunity to bring in some additional trade".

She continued: "The annual Switch-On event is the biggest night in Blackpool’s events calendar."

"Sadly, it is simply not possible to stage an event of that scale given the current restrictions around social distancing and mass gatherings, however, it would be unthinkable not to launch our Blackpool Illuminations season with an extraordinary event."

"Staging the first ever virtual Switch-On concert to a mass audience watching from home does exactly that."

"We are planning for a safe, socially distanced Illuminations experience and will be keeping all government health guidance under review as we move towards the autumn season."

The hour-long switch on concert is to be hosted by Diversity's Ashley and Jordan Banjo and will include performances from inside the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, as well as some pre-recorded at-home performances.

The full star-studded line up for the concert will be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Ashley Banjo, who has helped choreograph and performed with Diversity at live switch on events over the past four years, said: "Jordan and I are delighted to be hosting Blackpool’s virtual Switch-On. Blackpool is very much our second home and we cannot wait to return to the resort to host what will be an amazing experience that people will be able to watch, wherever they are."

Blackpool Illuminations will take place this year between 4th September 2020 - 3rd January 2021.

You can keep up to date via the Visit Blackpool website here.

]]> 21435 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/this-hack-for-relieving-migraines-has-gone-viral-and-is-a-proper-lifesaver/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:13:56 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21460

A tip for relieving migraines by using a standard household clothes peg has gone viral on social media and a lot of people are reporting how well it works.

It's estimated that around 190,000 migraine attacks are experienced every day in England and six million people suffer from migraines in the UK. The prevalence of migraines has been reported to be between 5–25% in women and between 2–10% in men.

According to NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence), a migraine is primarily a headache disorder that manifests as recurring attacks, usually lasting from four up to 72 hours, that involve throbbing head pain of moderate to severe intensity.

A migraine is often accompanied by nausea, sometimes vomiting, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound, and/or other sensory stimuli.

With all that said, it's not hard to understand why migraine sufferers will try whatever it takes to prevent an attack and relieve any symptoms when an attack arrives, which is probably why this viral hack using a peg has got so many people talking.

Shared on Facebook by Kaz Meakin, someone who admittedly suffers from migraines so bad to the point that she "would be in bed for days with them", this symptom relieving tip only involves a standard household clothing peg and could not be simpler.

https://www.facebook.com/100004554963140/posts/1194044950757326/?d=n

Accompanied by a photo showing the peg clipped to the skin in-between the thumb and first finger on her hand, Kaz's said: "Whoever told me this idea for migraines, thank you".

"My head has been killing me over the last week and I have a peg in the car... it might look daft, but it bloody works, so a massive thank you".

The post has received well over 37K interactions, a whopping 166K shares and thousands of comments.

After receiving multiple questions from people in the comment section, Kaz did confirm that it is "just a normal clothes peg" and it "has really helped" her. She also added that you don't feel it taking effect at first, it is advisable to "try moving it to find your pressure point" and "don't give up" with it, despite how uncomfortable it may initially feel.

If migraines often leave you with nowhere else to turn, then it may be worth giving this a try.

It looks a little unconventional, but it may be life-saving.

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The National Hair and Beauty Federation has published a list of guidelines to help combat the spread COVID-19 ahead of salons potentially reopening next month.

These guidelines include a number of precautions that should be adhered to by both technician and customer.

It's advised that chatting should be kept to a "minimum" and stylists should "avoid face-to-face discussions with clients" when salons reopen post lockdown, which is bound to be a relief to those who hate small talk.

Any discussions about cut, colour and treatments "should be made via the mirror while standing behind the client and kept to a minimum" and it's stated that stylists can "lower the risk of infection if [they] stand or sit side-to-side, rather than facing people".

Salons are urged to "consider offering online consultations" as this will hope to "reduce the appointment time" and could even be done before premises are fully open.

Other guidelines advised include the cutting out of "walk-in" appointments and encouraging customers not to bring coats and jackets into salons when the weather is warm, as the virus is reported to be able to stay on fabrics for days at a time.

Whilst no set date has been confirmed by the government for when hairdressers and barbers will be given the green light to reopen doors to customers once again, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Dominic Raab, has previously stated in an appearance on Sky News that: "From 4th July, at the earliest, we'll look at other sectors and that will include hospitality, but it will also include personal care and people like hairdressers".

A spokesperson for the National Hair and Beauty Federation told The Sun that "salons are [also] putting their own rules in place based on common sense".

Alan Simpson, Managing Director of hairdressing company, Contemporary Salons in Yorshire, added that: "To ensure that all our clients feel confident and relaxed during their visit we have installed protective screens at reception, every two work stations and at the backwash to allow social distancing."

"Staff will also be adhering to the silence rule at the backwash so, not only can guests relax and enjoy their head massage, they can also feel reassured that germs and air particles are kept to a minimum."

For more information ahead of salon reopening, please find the guidelines provided by the National Hair and Beauty Federation here.

]]> 21479 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/frank-sidebottom/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:15:00 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19744

At a fancy-dress party in the early 1980s, one guest stood out among the various heroes and villains of the night: A man in a giant papier-mache head. 

The face was shaped like a rugby ball. The eyes were wide and unblinking, resembling a pair of Pacman heads. The hair was painted-on - with a single streak removed to resemble a side parting. The mouth was carved out as a pair of protruding, pillowy lips. 

That party crowd - who were both tickled and terrified by what they saw - would be Frank Sidebottom’s first ever audience. 

Within months, people were actually paying to see him.

By the nineties, Sidebottom - a whiney, constantly-distracted overgrown child in a badly-fitted suit - had turned into a multi-talented superstar of Timperley: A lead singer, comedian, chat show host, guest speaker and football club founder all rolled into one.

He left his mark in music, media and print; spending a lot of time performing off-key, localised covers of classic songs (Born In Timperley, Panic On The Streets Of Timperley, Anarchy In Timperley etc.) whilst his other adventures were detailed in cartoons (drawn himself). 

When he wasn’t performing on stage or cheering on his football team Timperley Bigshorts (which he created) from the sidelines, Sidebottom could be found frolicking all over Manchester, be it splashing through water fountains on live TV, pestering passers-by, or parading through gardens with the head of Aphex Twin on a stick. 

He appeared at Reading Festival, Wembley, The Cavern Club and pretty much any place in Manchester that had a stage. Sometimes he’d just head out to the pubs and chat nonsense to a half-drunk crowd. 

He lived an enigmatic life quite unlike any other character in history - with authors, journalists, filmmakers and fans still poring through his back catalogue to this day.

The man underneath the head was Chris Sievey - a young illustrator, doodler and musician. He’d mocked up the costume on a whim for an evening out, but decided to don the large head more regularly after seeing Sidebottom strike a chord. 

The papier-mache was constantly being refined before eventually being upgraded to fibreglass, and Sievey would always wear a nosepeg tied to a cord around his ears to ensure Sidebottom spoke with a nasal, northern twang. 

One person to play with Sidebottom during his heyday was journalist Mark Kermode. 

“Everyone who was in Manchester at that period gigged with Frank Sidebottom,” commented the critic.

“Because Frank Sidebottom performed all the time, anywhere and everywhere.”

Starting out as mega-fan for The Freshies (Sievey's band), Sidebottom slowly turned into a big draw on the gig circuit, which led to him branching out as his own musician, before eventually turning into an interviewer and on-the-ground journalist.

He became the Manc equivalent of The Naked Cowboy in Times Square; a familiar sight for locals, but someone who perplexed out-of-towners. 

Given his Marmite brand of humour, it was always fascinating to see what type of reaction Sidebottom would get from his interview subjects. Celebrity guests on his chat series Frank’s Proper Tele Show would either keel over laughing at the absurdity of it all, or sit squirming in their seats in visible discomfort. 

Not that it really mattered who was on the show, anyway. They’d barely get a word in edgeways.

Sidebottom would pepper his guests with inane questions and seemingly lose interest in the answer before the final word fell off his tongue; promptly flopping back into his chair, flailing his limbs in the air, or letting his oval head droop to the ground. 

Sometimes, he’d make an inquiry then respond to it himself. On other occasions he’d throw tantrums. 

Sidebottom’s later shows were screened on the now-defunct Channel M for smaller local audiences, and there’d be ridiculous prizes for those who tuned in. He would proudly present items like “out of date food”; “a press pass to get into an event that’s already finished” and “pickled Power Rangers” (toy figures inside pickle jars); promising to mail each gift out to the winner. 

As if Sidebottom himself wasn’t peculiar enough, he’d often bring out a cardboard mirror image puppet - Little Frank - who he’d routinely berate. 

Anyone meeting Sidebottom would find getting a sensible conversation out of him absolutely impossible. One BBC interviewer, adamant to uncover the truth, once asked him: “What is it you’re trying to do?”

“I’m trying to make some money without me mum finding out,” replied Sidebottom. 

But it was supposed to be that way. As his old bandmate Rick Sarko put it: “Frank didn’t want to be exposed as being a normal human being. Which he wasn’t.”

Very few people had Sidebottom figured out. Even now, ten years after his death, speculation surrounding the character remains rife. 

Some think he was just a bizarre comic creation built solely as an excuse for Sievey to act daft and score cheap laughs in snooker clubs. But those closest to the man with the big red smile believed it was more complicated than that. 

The fact that Sidebottom’s true identity was a mystery for many years was no accident. Sievey had gone to great lengths to keep it that way.  

One of the few people who knew the real man during his lifetime was the journalist Jon Ronson, who played alongside Sidebottom in his Oh Blimey Big Band (the criteria for getting into the group was Ronson's ability to play notes C, F and G successfully).

When Ronson walked backstage for the first time and said hello to “Chris”, a strange silence filled the air. He cautiously corrected the greeting to “Frank”, and only then, did he get a cheery, nasally reply.

When it came to Sidebottom, Sievey never, ever phoned it in. When that giant head went on, he completely slipped away and let his chaotic character take the reins.

Mick Middles, Sidebottom’s biographer, suggested Sievey was consumed by his creation, calling the transformation into Sidebottom as “unsettling and remarkable”.

It reached a point where Sievey flipping between egos wasn’t entirely voluntary. It just happened. 

Ronson remembers that Sievey would sometimes stay in character as Sidebottom for hours after he was done performing - despite there being no audience to play up to. 

Sievey and Sidebottom seemed to live very different lives. But occasionally, the lines between them would blur. 

When Sievey was summoned to court for late payments to HMRC, for example, the experience was supposed to scare him straight, but instead it served as inspiration for Sidebottom to write a song about the merits of the taxman. 

The footage of him singing “tax is absolutely fantastic” whilst merrily filling in financial forms on a kitchen table in front of an absolutely baffled onlooker is gold. 

A restless creative and fun-loving cartoonist, Sievey had little time for the dull seriousness of adulthood, and Sidebottom offered him the perfect outlet for escape. 

Still, the pair didn’t always coexist harmoniously. 

In Steve Sullivan’s wonderful documentary, “Being Frank”, it’s revealed that Sievey set the costume aside for a period, partly resenting the fact that Sidebottom had become famous when "Chris" had not.  

Sievey spent time away from Sidebottom by working as a designer on animated shows like Pingu and Bob The Builder, but he couldn’t stay mad at his alter ego for long. 

After a lengthy absence, he blew the dust off the head and the two reconciled, although the comeback would tragically be cut short.

Sievey was diagnosed with cancer in 2010, and he was found unresponsive on the floor of his flat just weeks later.

He passed away on 21 June 2010 at the age of 54.

Despite Sidebottom’s local fame, Sievey died almost penniless, and was left facing a pauper’s funeral until Ronson tweeted the news to followers. 

Within hours, Sievey’s family had a pot overspilling with thousands to give him the kind of send-off he deserved.

Sidebottom has been gone for a decade, but you can still see him today - encased in bronze in his hometown of Timperley; a single thumb raised to greet passers-by. 

The Sidebottom statue sculptor, who hailed from Eastern Europe, admitted she’d never seen anyone quite like him when she was recruited to do the work. 

Even in death, Sidebottom was still surprising people. 

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A scheduled memorial was due to take place in Timperley this weekend; ten years to the day since Sidebottom bid farewell. But, like so many other major gatherings in 2020, the meet-up has been scuppered.

To help keep the memory of Sidebottom alive, the '10th anniversary' tribute will be hosted online instead.

You can’t help but wonder what Sidebottom would have made of everything happening today. He’d certainly have had no problem with being locked down in his hometown. 

Between his statue’s feet lies a plaque containing a message scrawled in the lower-case cartoonish handwriting style that both Sievey and Sidebottom favoured. 

“As long as I gaze on Timperley sunset, I am in paradise,” it reads. 

You know he was, he really was. 

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The face was shaped like a rugby ball. The eyes were wide and unblinking, resembling a pair of Pacman heads. The hair was painted-on – with a single streak removed to resemble a side parting. The mouth was carved out as a pair of protruding, pillowy lips.

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That party crowd – who were both tickled and terrified by what they saw – would be Frank Sidebottom’s first ever audience.

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Within months, people were actually paying to see him.

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By the nineties, Sidebottom – a whiney, constantly-distracted overgrown child in a badly-fitted suit – had turned into a multi-talented superstar of Timperley: A lead singer, comedian, chat show host, guest speaker and football club founder all rolled into one.

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He left his mark in music, media and print; spending a lot of time performing off-key, localised covers of classic songs (Born In Timperley, Panic On The Streets Of Timperley, Anarchy In Timperley etc.) whilst his other adventures were detailed in cartoons (drawn himself).

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When he wasn’t performing on stage or cheering on his football team Timperley Bigshorts (which he created) from the sidelines, Sidebottom could be found frolicking all over Manchester, be it splashing through water fountains on live TV, pestering passers-by, or parading through gardens with the head of Aphex Twin on a stick.

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He appeared at Reading Festival, Wembley, The Cavern Club and pretty much any place in Manchester that had a stage. Sometimes he’d just head out to the pubs and chat nonsense to a half-drunk crowd.

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He lived an enigmatic life quite unlike any other character in history – with authors, journalists, filmmakers and fans still poring through his back catalogue to this day.

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The man underneath the head was Chris Sievey – a young illustrator, doodler and musician. He’d mocked up the costume on a whim for an evening out, but decided to don the large head more regularly after seeing Sidebottom strike a chord.

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The papier-mache was constantly being refined before eventually being upgraded to fibreglass, and Sievey would always wear a nosepeg tied to a cord around his ears to ensure Sidebottom spoke with a nasal, northern twang.

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One person to play with Sidebottom during his heyday was journalist Mark Kermode.

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“Everyone who was in Manchester at that period gigged with Frank Sidebottom,” commented the critic.

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“Because Frank Sidebottom performed all the time, anywhere and everywhere.”

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Starting out as mega-fan for The Freshies (Sievey’s band), Sidebottom slowly turned into a big draw on the gig circuit, which led to him branching out as his own musician, before eventually turning into an interviewer and on-the-ground journalist.

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He became the Manc equivalent of The Naked Cowboy in Times Square; a familiar sight for locals, but someone who perplexed out-of-towners.

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Given his Marmite brand of humour, it was always fascinating to see what type of reaction Sidebottom would get from his interview subjects. Celebrity guests on his chat series Frank’s Proper Tele Show would either keel over laughing at the absurdity of it all, or sit squirming in their seats in visible discomfort.

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Not that it really mattered who was on the show, anyway. They’d barely get a word in edgeways.

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Sidebottom would pepper his guests with inane questions and seemingly lose interest in the answer before the final word fell off his tongue; promptly flopping back into his chair, flailing his limbs in the air, or letting his oval head droop to the ground.

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Sometimes, he’d make an inquiry then respond to it himself. On other occasions he’d throw tantrums.

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Sidebottom’s later shows were screened on the now-defunct Channel M for smaller local audiences, and there’d be ridiculous prizes for those who tuned in. He would proudly present items like “out of date food”; “a press pass to get into an event that’s already finished” and “pickled Power Rangers” (toy figures inside pickle jars); promising to mail each gift out to the winner.

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As if Sidebottom himself wasn’t peculiar enough, he’d often bring out a cardboard mirror image puppet – Little Frank – who he’d routinely berate.

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Anyone meeting Sidebottom would find getting a sensible conversation out of him absolutely impossible. One BBC interviewer, adamant to uncover the truth, once asked him: “What is it you’re trying to do?”

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“I’m trying to make some money without me mum finding out,” replied Sidebottom.

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But it was supposed to be that way. As his old bandmate Rick Sarko put it: “Frank didn’t want to be exposed as being a normal human being. Which he wasn’t.”

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Very few people had Sidebottom figured out. Even now, ten years after his death, speculation surrounding the character remains rife.

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Some think he was just a bizarre comic creation built solely as an excuse for Sievey to act daft and score cheap laughs in snooker clubs. But those closest to the man with the big red smile believed it was more complicated than that.

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The fact that Sidebottom’s true identity was a mystery for many years was no accident. Sievey had gone to great lengths to keep it that way.

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One of the few people who knew the real man during his lifetime was the journalist Jon Ronson, who played alongside Sidebottom in his Oh Blimey Big Band (the criteria for getting into the group was Ronson’s ability to play notes C, F and G successfully).

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When Ronson walked backstage for the first time and said hello to “Chris”, a strange silence filled the air. He cautiously corrected the greeting to “Frank”, and only then, did he get a cheery, nasally reply.

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When it came to Sidebottom, Sievey never, ever phoned it in. When that giant head went on, he completely slipped away and let his chaotic character take the reins.

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Mick Middles, Sidebottom’s biographer, suggested Sievey was consumed by his creation, calling the transformation into Sidebottom as “unsettling and remarkable”.

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It reached a point where Sievey flipping between egos wasn’t entirely voluntary. It just happened.

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Ronson remembers that Sievey would sometimes stay in character as Sidebottom for hours after he was done performing – despite there being no audience to play up to.

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Sievey and Sidebottom seemed to live very different lives. But occasionally, the lines between them would blur.

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When Sievey was summoned to court for late payments to HMRC, for example, the experience was supposed to scare him straight, but instead it served as inspiration for Sidebottom to write a song about the merits of the taxman.

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The footage of him singing “tax is absolutely fantastic” whilst merrily filling in financial forms on a kitchen table in front of an absolutely baffled onlooker is gold.

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A restless creative and fun-loving cartoonist, Sievey had little time for the dull seriousness of adulthood, and Sidebottom offered him the perfect outlet for escape.

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Still, the pair didn’t always coexist harmoniously.

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In Steve Sullivan’s wonderful documentary, “Being Frank”, it’s revealed that Sievey set the costume aside for a period, partly resenting the fact that Sidebottom had become famous when “Chris” had not.

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Sievey spent time away from Sidebottom by working as a designer on animated shows like Pingu and Bob The Builder, but he couldn’t stay mad at his alter ego for long.

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After a lengthy absence, he blew the dust off the head and the two reconciled, although the comeback would tragically be cut short.

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Sievey was diagnosed with cancer in 2010, and he was found unresponsive on the floor of his flat just weeks later.

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He passed away on 21 June 2010 at the age of 54.

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Despite Sidebottom’s local fame, Sievey died almost penniless, and was left facing a pauper’s funeral until Ronson tweeted the news to followers.

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Within hours, Sievey’s family had a pot overspilling with thousands to give him the kind of send-off he deserved.

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Sidebottom has been gone for a decade, but you can still see him today – encased in bronze in his hometown of Timperley; a single thumb raised to greet passers-by.

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The Sidebottom statue sculptor, who hailed from Eastern Europe, admitted she’d never seen anyone quite like him when she was recruited to do the work.

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Even in death, Sidebottom was still surprising people.

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A scheduled memorial was due to take place in Timperley this weekend; ten years to the day since Sidebottom bid farewell. But, like so many other major gatherings in 2020, the meet-up has been scuppered.

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To help keep the memory of Sidebottom alive, the ’10th anniversary’ tribute will be hosted online instead.

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You can’t help but wonder what Sidebottom would have made of everything happening today. He’d certainly have had no problem with being locked down in his hometown.

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Between his statue’s feet lies a plaque containing a message scrawled in the lower-case cartoonish handwriting style that both Sievey and Sidebottom favoured.

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“As long as I gaze on Timperley sunset, I am in paradise,” it reads.

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You know he was, he really was.

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Food, drink and retail neighbourhood Hatch is kickstarting the first phase of its reopening plan this week - beginning with a click and collect service. 

From Thursday 18 June, hungry customers can browse the menus of their favourite Hatch street food traders via the Good Eats website and pre-order bespoke street food feasts in any combination via their smartphone. 

Meals will be ready to collect at a COVID-safe waiting area in the courtyard. 

The brand new click and collect service will operate midday to 9pm Thursday to Saturday, and between 11am and 5pm on Sunday.

Food will be available to order from Fuku, Mezze and Herbivorous on opening day.

KBOM will resume trading on Friday 19 June, whilst Parmageddon will be back in action on 25 June.

All traders will be operating at Hatch under COVID-19 regulations and have completed COVID-safe risk assessments ahead of opening. 

There will also be a delivery service available for those who live nearby, with the following options in place for each trader:

• Mezze (via Deliveroo & GoodEats)
• Fuku (via GoodEats)
• KBOM  (via Uber Eats, Deliveroo & GoodEats)
• Herbivorous (via Just Eat & GoodEats)
• Parmogeddon (direct via WhatsApp & GoodEats)

Hatch was closed off to the public in March and has been unable to reopen since - leaving 26 independent food traders without a home.

A strategy has now been put in place to help the food & drink hub reopen gradually - enabling outlets to serve customers safely.

Andrea George, Retail Director at Bruntwood Works, who own and operate Hatch, said: “The closure of the site has been devastating for the small, independent, creative businesses that make up the Hatch family and so we’re working closely with them to support a safe and gradual reopening of the Hatch neighbourhood.

"Our click and collect model is the first step in that process and we’re delighted to be welcoming the traders back from Thursday.”

]]> 21266 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/this-rucksack-has-everything-you-need-for-a-perfect-picnic-this-summer/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:00:50 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21298

It's National Picnic Month in July - not that you needed any excuse to gather up some grub and head out to the local green space.

All those amazing summer plans we had for 2020 have been put on hold - but the silver lining is that we can at least gather with our loved ones outdoors for cheese and wine.

Yep, we're pretty sure this summer will see the most picnics on record - provided the weather holds up. And you're going to need a backpack that with enough room to cart around your freshly-made feasts.

This GEEZER picnic bag looks like the perfect solution.

As well as looking the part, this grey rucksack also comes with a wide array of cutlery and gadgets - along with handy storage compartments.

Included with the bag are four stainless steel knives, forks and spoons, four plastic dinner plates, four plastic wine glasses, and a corkscrew.

You'll also get a set of salt and pepper shakers - and an insulated bottle cooler with adjustable clips.

All for £27.99. Now that's a picnic bag.

Get yourself prepped for picnic month by scooping one of these bags up from Amazon.

]]> 21298 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/the-history-behind-afflecks-palace-the-indie-northern-quarter-shopping-hub/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:32:41 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21439

Northern Quarter cult favourite Affleck's Palace is officially reopening its doors on Saturday - with large crowds expected to swarm to the venue after a three-month hibernation .

An “emporium of eclecticism,” Affleck's is known as the go-to spot for a retro-style shopping experience in Manchester - housing numerous outlets that both embrace and emulate the city's values whilst pushing the boundaries.

A quirky, alternative, indoor market of metropolitan fashion and lifestyle, the venue has become a treasured part of Mancunian culture.

But what's the story behind it?

Before becoming the indoor market we know and love today, the Affleck's building was occupied as a drapery business named Affleck & Brown, gaining a successful reputation as a place to find a variety of fabrics and furs. 

The company was bought by Debenhams in the 1950s, but was forced to close in the seventies due to difficult economic conditions in the area.

In 1982, the building was rebranded by James and Elaine Walsh - who wanted to offer an affordable space for Manchester’s creative collective.

In the 1990’s, in what is referred to as the ‘Madchester’ period, Affleck's Palace came into its prime as the place to buy oversized band tees of the Rolling Stones or Oasis and a pair of flared jeans to match.

It slowly morphed into the Camden Market of the North, attracting visitors from all around the globe who wanted to rummage through vintage stores, record shops and discover the labyrinth layout of Affleck's for themselves. 

Today, Affleck’s houses eclectic brands such as Thunderegg, Pop Boutique and The Manchester Shop as well as tattoo store, massage parlour and K-POP store.

Independents have never needed support more than they do right now. And Affleck's is the place to find them.

]]> 21439 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/sport/manchester-united-return-to-action-in-the-premier-league/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:08:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21451

The first day back of the restarted season had it all.

Goal line technology faulted during Villa's match up with Sheffield United, denying the latter a clear goal; David Luiz had a horror show against City, giving away a goal, a penalty and getting himself sent off; and the dominant image of the day was all 22 players (plus the referees) taking the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement at the start of each game.

Tonight, Manchester United return to action for their first time since March in their crucial match with Spurs - as Jose Mourinho looks to close the four-point gap on his former team.

https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1273303659040866304

The Red Devils come into the game unbeaten in all competitions since January and will be hoping that the three-month break will not have hindered their momentum as they push for a top four position.

A win will put United ahead of Chelsea in fourth position, who take on Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.

Spurs come into the game in wobblier form, drawing once and losing twice in their last three games in the Premier League.

However, Harry Kane will finally be back in contention for Spurs, having failed to feature for Jose's side since the defeat to Southampton on New Year's Day.

https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1273337115221413893

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will also be boosted by the return of key players, as Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford return to the squad after long stints on the sidelines.

Pogba may have made little impact on United's season but fans will be hoping that the Frenchman links up well with January-signing and new star man Bruno Fernandes.

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1273360012291854338

Rashford, who scored twice against Spurs in the win at Old Trafford in December, was having his best season at United before injury put him out of action.

Mancunian born and bred, Rashford has been in the spotlight outside of football this week after steering the Government into a u-turn on the free school meals policy this summer.

Rashford has been praised by many in the country, including his manager at the pre-match press conference.

"Marcus is such a top, top human being and he's brought his own experiences as a kid into this conversation and changed the lives of so many kids...," said Solskjaer.

"So, he's already been the captain of the club at such a young age and he's proving all the time his human qualities which is the main attribute for a Man United player, along with his qualities as a player.”

Will Rashford once again prove to be the difference?

United will take on Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium at 8:15pm on Friday the 19th and will be shown on Sky Sports.

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 17, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/garden-centre-in-trafford-speaks-out-after-experiencing-abuse-towards-staff/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:07:33 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21472

A garden centre in Flixton has spoken out about an increased number of incidents involving members of the public being abusive towards staff members following new COVID safety measures.

Parker's Garden Centre Flixton, in the Greater Manchester borough of Trafford, has taken to social media today to warn shoppers that it "will not accept is aggression in any form directed to staff" and asks that should any members of public have feedback to offer, they instead "have the courtesy to address this with us in a calm and respectable manner".

The increasing number of incidents involving aggression is believed to be a result of the new health and safety measures the garden centre has put in place to meet government guidelines amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Via an extensive statement on Facebook this morning, Parker's Garden Centre Flixton, said: "We are and always have been open to feedback from our customers."

"What we will not accept is aggression in any form directed to our staff."

"In the past few weeks, we have had growing instances of individuals being abusive towards staff over the safety measures we have in place. We ask that if you have feedback for us, you have the courtesy to address this with us in a calm and respectable manner.

"Our emails and Facebook messages are open and we do want to hear from you."

https://www.facebook.com/FlixtonGardenCentre/posts/3024069894294960?__tn__=-R

"Since reopening, we have already made changes to our policies in response to feedback, including changing the number of people allowed to shop per household to 2 instead of 1 and allowing parents with babies in prams to enter the shop."

"Going forward, we will continue to review our policies and make changes when and where possible."

"However, we will not rush to loosen our measures - we will only do this when we are comfortable and when it is safe. Of course, we would prefer to let all customers into the shop, as we rely on the business of families, groups and people of all ages."

"These are exceptional times and we remain in the midst of a pandemic."

"Trafford and the North West are still hotspots for COVID-19, so we are taking the situation and the safety of staff and customers very seriously."

There are a vast number of reasons that we are not taking the same approach as other garden centres and retailers. All businesses are well within their rights to take things slowly and have stringent measures in place at a time when lives are at risk."

"We have put thought into every one of our measures and the intention behind all of them is safety."

The current list of policies in place at Parker's Garden Centre Flixton are:

• "We encourage customers to shop alone where possible, but no more than 2 people per household may enter together.
• No under 16s, other than babies in prams, carriers or slings.
• The one-way system in the shop must be followed at all times to allow everyone to safely social distance.
• Both customers and staff must not come within two metres of each other.
• We have a limit on the number of people in the shop at once. The reason for the queuing system is so we can monitor how many customers we are letting in and out. This is also another reason for no under 16s and only two per household - the less people we let in per household, the faster the queue will move and the less time you will have to wait.
• No cash payments. This measure is in place to avoid contact between you and our till operators. Gift cards only for the time being as we cannot accept paper vouchers or offer change from them.
• A temporary ban on dogs. This is not due to a fear of dogs spreading the virus, but to avoid people being tempted to stroke and fuss the dogs and to create maximum space in the shop for social distancing.
• We are operating reduced customer service, as our focus is on keeping the shop safe and maintaining social distancing, our staff cannot offer some of the services we had in the past. This includes following customers around the shop to direct you to specific products. There are members of staff available in the plant area who can advise you from a distance.
• Some of our products are currently unavailable in the shop – this includes some furniture and fencing. We are unable to deliver these items or have had to temporarily remove them from the shop to create space for the one way system and social distancing.
• Our coffee shop remains closed until further notice."

The statement closed out by closed thanking "patient and loyal customers for continuing to support" the garden centre during this time.

Parker's Garden Centre Flixton is open Tuesday - Sunday from 10am-4pm.

Visit the centre website here for more information.

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]]> https://themanc.com/trending/this-device-trains-snorers-to-change-sleeping-position-to-stop-them-snoring/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:50:16 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21516

This article contains affiliate links.

We can all agree that a good night sleep is priceless, right?

Snoring can really get in the way of that though and according to the latest statistics by the BSSAA, it's believed that 41.5% of the UK adult population snore.

There are approximately 15 million snorers in the UK, with the the sound of snoring apparently affecting the sleep of around 30 million people and 58% of snorers being between 50-59 years of age.

If any of the above apply to you and all you're after these days is a simple good night's sleep, but either yours, or your partner's snoring just seems to get in the way of that, then we've found an genius new anti-snoring device on Amazon and it's really worth checking out.

The Snooor Anti-Snoring Wearable Device is a "side sleep positional trainer designed for those who snore when they lie on their back" and it can improve snoring patterns in just a matter of days.

According to the product description on Amazon, it works by "attaching the device to your forehead or breastbone, with the accompanied hypoallergenic sticker, and [you will] receive a gentle nudge every time you lie on your back."

"Over time, you will be trained to sleep on your side, breathe freely and reduce or in many cases eliminate your snoring."

The device is non-invasive with minimal vibrations, lightweight and simple to use.

It weighs just under 10 grams and was specifically designed to be placed on your forehead, or on your breastbone before sleeping. When you use the device consistently, it's said that you’ll be able to see the effects after about a week - 10 days and after a few nights, you won’t even notice you're wearing it.

Each morning, you can view your sleeping position progress by connecting with the free LEFT App, which is available to download on the App Store for iPhone users and on the Play Store for Android devices.

It’s retailing on Amazon at £44.99 + postage/packaging and whilst it must be fairly new product to the Amazon marketplace with limited reviews, each review it does boast is has five stars and highly positive comments satisfied customers, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

It’s also eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

If snoring's been plaguing you, or someone you know for far too long, then you can get the Snooor Anti-Snooring Wearable Device from Amazon here.

]]> 21516 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/10-times-wish-ads-recommended-some-of-the-most-bizarre-products-going/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:09:55 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21533

It seems there's not many things people can wholeheartedly agree on nowadays, but if we can all unite in one belief, it's that Wish is by far the most bizarre online shopping website there is.

Amazon and eBay can try all they like with their wacky gift ideas, but they'll never come close to Wish.

People share their weird Wish finds and purchases on social media all time, there's even a Facebook page dedicated to it, but it all just begs the question really - why the heck do these products exist and why are they trying to sell me them?

Well, we all know what cookies are by now, right?

No, we don't mean the type of biscuit, although sometimes we wish (no pun intended) we did because it'd be far easier that way. We mean HTTP cookies - "a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on the user's computer while the user is browsing" - that are basically, in simpler terms, what you have to consent to being taken every time you click onto a new web page.

They're also what Wish apparently uses to tailor recommended product advertisements to you.

It's just, a lot of the time, it doesn't quite feel that way, as some of the products suggested to buy are potentially the strangest items we've ever seen. You can't even make a case for them being the type of products that 'you didn't know you needed until now' either, because you just don't need them.

Ever.

If nothing else, they're absolutely hilarious though, so if you're after a good laugh, then here's 10 times Wish tailored ads recommended some of the most outlandish products going.

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https://twitter.com/therealpuddin13/status/1273449964702773248?s=20

https://twitter.com/SoundedDoughnut/status/1180880056501051392?s=20

https://twitter.com/TheIrishFarm/status/1180836266688028672?s=20

https://twitter.com/ciamarsh/status/1273631526710886403?s=20

https://twitter.com/BookwormBlues/status/1273432196670296065?s=20

https://twitter.com/muhdadil/status/1273435450670149633?s=20

https://twitter.com/HazelMonforton/status/1172678807192576001?s=20

https://twitter.com/icklenellierose/status/1171920217972387840?s=20

The only thing we can be sure of here is that we certainly didn't 'Wish' for any of these.

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Does anyone else get sponsored ads like this for wish or is it just me pic.twitter.com/o6SGJ4lGcT

— ????????? (@charlottekbruhn) June 17, 2020]]>

on todays episode of why on earth is the wish app advertising these products to me pic.twitter.com/hAOTAMjNlJ

— zankou chicken (@CyberBully92) October 6, 2019]]>

Weird things I’ve seen on Wish pt.3: A Matt Damon wax figure? I don’t really know. Maybe an action figure. pic.twitter.com/dIBymloTu7

— Had Dad? (@therealpuddin13) June 18, 2020]]>

I've never been to Wish before and I saw this ad for their products and I cant decide what products I want most. The keychains, the Nick Cage pants, the literal sex toy, or that creepy animal tube that children can pee in. What a time to be alive pic.twitter.com/nOsAD8fLBA

— Benjammin (@SoundedDoughnut) October 6, 2019]]>

This week on: Wish Is Totally A Legitimate Site And Recommends The Best Products pic.twitter.com/LyI59h1PK6

— Rhiannon McFadden (@TheIrishFarm) October 6, 2019]]>

Would you believe me if I told you that these weren’t even the weirdest things on today’s Wish carousel ad? pic.twitter.com/908TwwotTq

— Cia ? (@ciamarsh) June 18, 2020]]>

Wish just sent me an ad for the next hot fashion trend. pic.twitter.com/ualBHsTHUy

— Sarah Chorn ♿️??? (@BookwormBlues) June 18, 2020]]>

WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH THESE WISH ADS pic.twitter.com/mq61bgEfFv

— adil (@muhdadil) June 18, 2020]]>

Good morning to my Facebook 'Wish' ads this morning... pic.twitter.com/K4NTGMxYGm

— ? (@kiraneverix) June 18, 2020]]>

Today’s inexplicable Wish products are: pic.twitter.com/KLnIyTmPfm

— Dr. I'm That Hazel ?️ (@HazelMonforton) September 14, 2019]]>

I had to see these cursed Wish products, so you have to too. pic.twitter.com/cDPmWvcJzO

— Ellen Rose (@icklenellierose) September 11, 2019]]>

Does anyone else get sponsored ads like this for wish or is it just me pic.twitter.com/o6SGJ4lGcT

— 𝔠𝔥𝔞𝔯𝔩𝔬𝔱𝔱𝔢 (@charlottekbruhn) June 17, 2020]]>

on todays episode of why on earth is the wish app advertising these products to me pic.twitter.com/hAOTAMjNlJ

— zankou chicken (@CyberBully92) October 6, 2019]]>

Weird things I’ve seen on Wish pt.3: A Matt Damon wax figure? I don’t really know. Maybe an action figure. pic.twitter.com/dIBymloTu7

— Hadley Mason (@therealpuddin13) June 18, 2020]]>

This week on: Wish Is Totally A Legitimate Site And Recommends The Best Products pic.twitter.com/LyI59h1PK6

— Rhiannon McFadden (@TheIrishFarm) October 6, 2019]]>

Would you believe me if I told you that these weren’t even the weirdest things on today’s Wish carousel ad? pic.twitter.com/908TwwotTq

— Cia 🌸 (@ciamarsh) June 18, 2020]]>

Wish just sent me an ad for the next hot fashion trend. pic.twitter.com/ualBHsTHUy

— Sarah Chorn ♿️🌈🌻🏴‍☠️ (@BookwormBlues) June 18, 2020]]>

WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH THESE WISH ADS pic.twitter.com/mq61bgEfFv

— adil (@muhdadil) June 18, 2020]]>

I had to see these cursed Wish products, so you have to too. pic.twitter.com/cDPmWvcJzO

— Ellen Rose (@icklenellierose) September 11, 2019]]>

Does anyone else get sponsored ads like this for wish or is it just me pic.twitter.com/o6SGJ4lGcT

— 𝔠𝔥𝔞𝔯𝔩𝔬𝔱𝔱𝔢 (@charlottekbruhn) June 17, 2020]]>

on todays episode of why on earth is the wish app advertising these products to me pic.twitter.com/hAOTAMjNlJ

— zankou chicken (@CyberBully92) October 6, 2019]]>

Weird things I’ve seen on Wish pt.3: A Matt Damon wax figure? I don’t really know. Maybe an action figure. pic.twitter.com/dIBymloTu7

— Had Dad🐺 (@therealpuddin13) June 18, 2020]]>

I've never been to Wish before and I saw this ad for their products and I cant decide what products I want most. The keychains, the Nick Cage pants, the literal sex toy, or that creepy animal tube that children can pee in. What a time to be alive pic.twitter.com/nOsAD8fLBA

— Benjammin (@SoundedDoughnut) October 6, 2019]]>

This week on: Wish Is Totally A Legitimate Site And Recommends The Best Products pic.twitter.com/LyI59h1PK6

— Rhiannon McFadden (@TheIrishFarm) October 6, 2019]]>

Would you believe me if I told you that these weren’t even the weirdest things on today’s Wish carousel ad? pic.twitter.com/908TwwotTq

— Cia 🌸 (@ciamarsh) June 18, 2020]]>

Wish just sent me an ad for the next hot fashion trend. pic.twitter.com/ualBHsTHUy

— Sarah Chorn ♿️📸🖋🎼 (@BookwormBlues) June 18, 2020]]>

WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH THESE WISH ADS pic.twitter.com/mq61bgEfFv

— adil (@muhdadil) June 18, 2020]]>

Good morning to my Facebook 'Wish' ads this morning... pic.twitter.com/K4NTGMxYGm

— 🖤 (@kiraneverix) June 18, 2020]]>

Today’s inexplicable Wish products are: pic.twitter.com/KLnIyTmPfm

— Dr. I'm That Hazel 🕯️ (@HazelMonforton) September 14, 2019]]>

I had to see these cursed Wish products, so you have to too. pic.twitter.com/cDPmWvcJzO

— Ellen Rose (@icklenellierose) September 11, 2019]]>

Does anyone else get sponsored ads like this for wish or is it just me pic.twitter.com/o6SGJ4lGcT

— 𝔠𝔥𝔞𝔯𝔩𝔬𝔱𝔱𝔢 (@charlottekbruhn) June 17, 2020]]>

on todays episode of why on earth is the wish app advertising these products to me pic.twitter.com/hAOTAMjNlJ

— zankou chicken (@CyberBully92) October 6, 2019]]>

Weird things I’ve seen on Wish pt.3: A Matt Damon wax figure? I don’t really know. Maybe an action figure. pic.twitter.com/dIBymloTu7

— Had Dad🐺 (@therealpuddin13) June 18, 2020]]>

I've never been to Wish before and I saw this ad for their products and I cant decide what products I want most. The keychains, the Nick Cage pants, the literal sex toy, or that creepy animal tube that children can pee in. What a time to be alive pic.twitter.com/nOsAD8fLBA

— Benjammin (@SoundedDoughnut) October 6, 2019]]>

This week on: Wish Is Totally A Legitimate Site And Recommends The Best Products pic.twitter.com/LyI59h1PK6

— Rhiannon McFadden (@TheIrishFarm) October 6, 2019]]>

Would you believe me if I told you that these weren’t even the weirdest things on today’s Wish carousel ad? pic.twitter.com/908TwwotTq

— Cia 🌸 (@ciamarsh) June 18, 2020]]>

Wish just sent me an ad for the next hot fashion trend. pic.twitter.com/ualBHsTHUy

— Sarah Chorn ♿️📸🖋🎼 (@BookwormBlues) June 18, 2020]]>

WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH THESE WISH ADS pic.twitter.com/mq61bgEfFv

— adil (@muhdadil) June 18, 2020]]>

Good morning to my Facebook 'Wish' ads this morning... pic.twitter.com/K4NTGMxYGm

— 🖤 (@kiraneverix) June 18, 2020]]>

Today’s inexplicable Wish products are: pic.twitter.com/KLnIyTmPfm

— Dr. I'm That Hazel 🕯️ (@HazelMonforton) September 14, 2019]]>

I had to see these cursed Wish products, so you have to too. pic.twitter.com/cDPmWvcJzO

— Ellen Rose (@icklenellierose) September 11, 2019]]>

Does anyone else get sponsored ads like this for wish or is it just me pic.twitter.com/o6SGJ4lGcT

— 𝔠𝔥𝔞𝔯𝔩𝔬𝔱𝔱𝔢 (@charlottekbruhn) June 17, 2020]]>

on todays episode of why on earth is the wish app advertising these products to me pic.twitter.com/hAOTAMjNlJ

— zankou chicken (@CyberBully92) October 6, 2019]]>

Weird things I’ve seen on Wish pt.3: A Matt Damon wax figure? I don’t really know. Maybe an action figure. pic.twitter.com/dIBymloTu7

— Had Dad🐺 (@therealpuddin13) June 18, 2020]]>

I've never been to Wish before and I saw this ad for their products and I cant decide what products I want most. The keychains, the Nick Cage pants, the literal sex toy, or that creepy animal tube that children can pee in. What a time to be alive pic.twitter.com/nOsAD8fLBA

— Benjammin (@SoundedDoughnut) October 6, 2019]]>

This week on: Wish Is Totally A Legitimate Site And Recommends The Best Products pic.twitter.com/LyI59h1PK6

— Rhiannon McFadden (@TheIrishFarm) October 6, 2019]]>

Would you believe me if I told you that these weren’t even the weirdest things on today’s Wish carousel ad? pic.twitter.com/908TwwotTq

— Cia 🌸 (@ciamarsh) June 18, 2020]]>

Wish just sent me an ad for the next hot fashion trend. pic.twitter.com/ualBHsTHUy

— Sarah Chorn ♿️📸🖋🎼 (@BookwormBlues) June 18, 2020]]>

WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH THESE WISH ADS pic.twitter.com/mq61bgEfFv

— adil (@muhdadil) June 18, 2020]]>

Good morning to my Facebook 'Wish' ads this morning... pic.twitter.com/K4NTGMxYGm

— 🖤 (@kiraneverix) June 18, 2020]]>

Today’s inexplicable Wish products are: pic.twitter.com/KLnIyTmPfm

— Dr. I'm That Hazel 🕯️ (@HazelMonforton) September 14, 2019]]>

I had to see these cursed Wish products, so you have to too. pic.twitter.com/cDPmWvcJzO

— Ellen Rose (@icklenellierose) September 11, 2019]]>

Does anyone else get sponsored ads like this for wish or is it just me pic.twitter.com/o6SGJ4lGcT

— 𝔠𝔥𝔞𝔯𝔩𝔬𝔱𝔱𝔢 (@charlottekbruhn) June 17, 2020]]>

on todays episode of why on earth is the wish app advertising these products to me pic.twitter.com/hAOTAMjNlJ

— zankou chicken (@CyberBully92) October 6, 2019]]>

Weird things I’ve seen on Wish pt.3: A Matt Damon wax figure? I don’t really know. Maybe an action figure. pic.twitter.com/dIBymloTu7

— Had Dad🐺 (@therealpuddin13) June 18, 2020]]>

I've never been to Wish before and I saw this ad for their products and I cant decide what products I want most. The keychains, the Nick Cage pants, the literal sex toy, or that creepy animal tube that children can pee in. What a time to be alive pic.twitter.com/nOsAD8fLBA

— Benjammin (@SoundedDoughnut) October 6, 2019]]>

This week on: Wish Is Totally A Legitimate Site And Recommends The Best Products pic.twitter.com/LyI59h1PK6

— Rhiannon McFadden (@TheIrishFarm) October 6, 2019]]>

Would you believe me if I told you that these weren’t even the weirdest things on today’s Wish carousel ad? pic.twitter.com/908TwwotTq

— Cia 🌸 (@ciamarsh) June 18, 2020]]>

Wish just sent me an ad for the next hot fashion trend. pic.twitter.com/ualBHsTHUy

— Sarah Chorn ♿️📸🖋🎼 (@BookwormBlues) June 18, 2020]]>

WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH THESE WISH ADS pic.twitter.com/mq61bgEfFv

— adil (@muhdadil) June 18, 2020]]>

Good morning to my Facebook 'Wish' ads this morning... pic.twitter.com/K4NTGMxYGm

— 🖤 (@kiraneverix) June 18, 2020]]>

Today’s inexplicable Wish products are: pic.twitter.com/KLnIyTmPfm

— Dr. I'm That Hazel 🕯️ (@HazelMonforton) September 14, 2019]]>

I had to see these cursed Wish products, so you have to too. pic.twitter.com/cDPmWvcJzO

— Ellen Rose (@icklenellierose) September 11, 2019]]> https://themanc.com/news/harrowing-bodycam-footage-shows-carrington-rave-stab-victim-fighting-for-life/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:02:24 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21548

There are whispers of more illegal raves taking place in Manchester this weekend. But anyone who truly knows what happened at the last set of quarantine parties would never, ever attend. Not in a thousand lifetimes. 

The mass gathering in Carrington on Saturday didn’t just make national headlines for being an unruly affair; it permanently changed lives in the worst possible way. 

Those affected by the violent events that transpired in Trafford have now spoken out - and one thing has become abundantly clear. 

This was not a fun-loving rave. It was a battlefield.

Thousands of youngsters secretly descended on the local industrial estate on 13 June for a “quarantine rave”, complete with booze and tunes. But it didn’t take long for the night to turn sour. 

Within seconds of the first police car arriving, a shower of bottles and nitrous oxide canisters came raining down on the vehicle - shattering the windshield. 

Along the periphery, fences were torn up as people crawled through barbed wire and nettle bushes to reach the main site.

Mounds of litter and drug paraphernalia piled up across the dirt. 

Distraught onlookers desperately tried to point emergency services in the direction of injured attendees. 

Brave police officers shielded ambulance crews from the chaos as they scrambled through the pitch-black woodland to find victims who’d been viciously attacked and left to bleed in a field, before escorting them out through a hazardous maze. 

All this, whilst a deadly disease - that’s already killed thousands in Britain - hung heavy in the air.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBv6g6WmPnk

One of the people stabbed that night was given life-saving first aid by the Tactical Aid Unit and North-West Ambulance Service. 

He is just 18 years old.

At around 11pm, his mother decided to leave him a message to ask what time he’d be home and if he had a key, when a police car pulled up and an officer revealed her son was in surgery. 

“That was the first we’d heard he’d gone to this illegal rave,” the mother said. 

“The police took us to hospital and we waited there while they saved his life. Thankfully, he has been moved from ICU and is now on the major trauma ward, so he’s making small steps in the right direction.”

The man’s parents can’t see him due to COVID, but the hospital is sending daily updates and have been “brilliant”, according to the mother. 

“My son made absolutely the wrong decision to go out to the rave,” she said. 

“I understand that young people want to go out, they’ve had 12 weeks of lockdown; even though they shouldn’t be going out because of COVID. 

“But by choosing to go to a venue like that; there is no security there, no CCTV, no access for police or paramedics. Potentially he could have bled to death in a field because as hard as the police and paramedics tried, they couldn’t get to him. 

“I urge any parent who hears the slightest rumour that there’s another rave going on to tell the police. The police haven’t got the numbers to shut these raves down because there’s so many kids there. But if they know beforehand, hopefully no other family will have to go through what we’ve been through. 

“And also a message to younger people: You think you’re invincible but you’re not. 

“Before you leave the house and you’re intending to go to one of these things, just look at your mum in her face and know how much she loves you. Know that something potentially awful could happen to you that will destroy her and the family. 

“So, please just don’t go to these things.”

The first responders on the scene that evening, PC Andy Hunt and PC Will Horrocks, were taken aback by the hostility that greeted the emergency services that evening. 

“There were hundreds and hundreds of people all walking up to go to where the scene of the rave was,” explained PC Hunt. 

“Initially people were engaging with us, but started to become more and more hostile as we walked into the site. 

“We realised there were a couple of thousand people there and we soon came across the first victim of a stabbing who we had to remove from the area and give first aid. 

“It caused a lot of distress to people walking by… but it didn’t seem to deter anyone. They still went in."

He continued: “Following that, there were reports of the young man who’d been stabbed. We had to escort medical crews in as we were concerned for their safety. It was slightly chaotic trying to find out where he was. 

“People were in tears trying to point us in the direction of where he was. And extracting him from the area was incredibly difficult due to the gates everywhere because it’s an old industrial area. 

“We gave him first aid in the back of the van and whisked him off to hospital quick.

“Just stay away from these things. They have catastrophic consequences.” 

As the police moved closer to the nucleus of the “rave”, they quickly learnt they were alarmingly outnumbered. 

Upon approach, officers were pelted with objects from the crowd and had to manage what they could from the sidelines. 

PC Horrocks described that as police blocked entrances, revellers began ripping holes in the fences and clambering through dangerous terrain to join the main crowd. 

“This is probably due to the drugs and alcohol they’d consumed and they weren’t thinking straight,” he explained. 

“Considering it was an illegal rave, it was a lot more anti-police than what you’d expect.

“Bottles were launched at the first police car that arrived causing the windscreen to be smashed. 

“Then we got reports of casualties coming in - but describing where the injured people were was a challenge in itself. 

“It’s a minor miracle that the casualty was in an area we could access easily rather than going through the main crowd.”

The makeshift event has also placed immense pressure on the NHS and North West Ambulance service (NWAS) - who had to send more than 20 resources to the site during the evening. 

This included hazardous area response teams, emergency doctors, operational commanders, specialist paramedics, rapid response vehicles and three ambulances. 

https://twitter.com/999London/status/1272153019824640000?s=20

Oliver Mayor, Operation Commander of NWAS, said: “The impact it’s had on the North West Ambulance service both on the night and going forward is the very real risk of COVID-19 transmission - not just between those who attended but their friends and family also. 

“The incidents have taken up valuable emergency resources and it’s a quite clear breach of the Government legislation that’s been there to try and protect us all. 

“These events are not licensed or organised, and there’s a risk of safety and security. It’s selfishly irresponsible behaviour that puts lives at risk. 

“We’d like to urge people to please be responsible and continue to follow the social distancing guidelines. 

“We’ve got this far - let’s not give up.”

Greater Manchester Police have now issued a statement declaring that anyone involved in hosting or attending an illegal rave will face arrest and prosecution. 

https://twitter.com/Sacha_Lord/status/1272095798755569664?s=20

Night-time economy adviser, Sacha Lord, who knows a thing or two about what’s involved in planning a true rave, has also been left aghast. 

“When I woke up to see the news last weekend, I was so saddened to see how so many people had acted so irresponsibly,” said the Parklife founder. 

“Organising an event for thousands of people takes many months of working alongside emergency services and local authorities. 

“I strongly urge everyone to look back at last weekend and do not ever let it happen again. 

“There will be a time to party again. It won’t be too far away, but it will have your safety at the forefront."

Mayor Andy Burnham has also vowed to “redouble” efforts to close down future gatherings in and around Manchester. 

In the meantime, the message is clear: Never attend a quarantine rave. Lives are being needlessly gambled. To turn up is to throw the dice.

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1/2: BREAKING: Outside of London an 18 year old man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed at an illegal rave attended by around 2000 people held in #Carrington, Greater Manchester, last night.

A teenage girl, 18, has reported that she was raped at the event. pic.twitter.com/rIfuya8BZK

— London 999 Feed (@999London) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

1/2: BREAKING: Outside of London an 18 year old man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed at an illegal rave attended by around 2000 people held in #Carrington, Greater Manchester, last night.

A teenage girl, 18, has reported that she was raped at the event. pic.twitter.com/rIfuya8BZK

— London 999 Feed (@999London) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

1/2: BREAKING: Outside of London an 18 year old man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed at an illegal rave attended by around 2000 people held in #Carrington, Greater Manchester, last night.

A teenage girl, 18, has reported that she was raped at the event. pic.twitter.com/rIfuya8BZK

— London 999 Feed (@999London) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]>

1/2: BREAKING: Outside of London an 18 year old man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed at an illegal rave attended by around 2000 people held in #Carrington, Greater Manchester, last night.

A teenage girl, 18, has reported that she was raped at the event. pic.twitter.com/rIfuya8BZK

— London 999 Feed (@999London) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]> ]]> ]]>

1/2: BREAKING: Outside of London an 18 year old man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed at an illegal rave attended by around 2000 people held in #Carrington, Greater Manchester, last night.

A teenage girl, 18, has reported that she was raped at the event. pic.twitter.com/rIfuya8BZK

— London 999 Feed (@999London) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]> ]]> ]]>

1/2: BREAKING: Outside of London an 18 year old man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed at an illegal rave attended by around 2000 people held in #Carrington, Greater Manchester, last night.

A teenage girl, 18, has reported that she was raped at the event. pic.twitter.com/rIfuya8BZK

— London 999 Feed (@999London) June 14, 2020]]>

If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) June 14, 2020]]> ]]> https://themanc.com/news/greater-manchester-police-announce-launch-of-operation-orion-to-tackle-high-level-city-crime/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:55:59 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21601

Greater Manchester Police has announced a rebranding of its city centre task force as they bid to tackle major crime in Manchester post-lockdown. 

The unit, which is made up of six PCs, is being reshaped as 'Operation Orion'; building intelligence around high-level offences involving drugs and violence. 

Covering the whole of the city centre, the operation pays special focus towards criminal hotspots such as Piccadilly Gardens, Northern Quarter and Back Piccadilly. 

So far in 2020, the unit has successfully arrested over 100 offenders in the city - including a warrant which resulted in the recovery of spice manufacturing ingredients with potential street value of £14,300. 

Operation Orion has also helped to lock away offenders for a combined total of 21.5 years.

Talking to The Manc about the rebrand, Inspector Jon Shilvock stated: 

“I felt that [the unit] needed more of an identity so we could increase the awareness - both internally within the organisation, and externally so members of the public could understand our objectives. 

“Op Orion’s focus is on problem-solving in a covert fashion to reduce high-level crime - with ongoing investigations to build intelligence and cases.

“We also push for Criminal Behaviour Orders. If there are people bringing misery to the city, Op Orion will build the intelligence around them to try and secure a CBO - which will ban them from certain areas.

“It’s an ongoing battle to bring the criminals to justice.”

The outbreak of coronavirus has forced many businesses and offices across Manchester to batten down the hatches as they temporarily vacated their premises, and some opportunist criminals seized the initiative to break into empty stores. 

However, Operation Orion responded quickly to apprehend the culprits and the number of burglaries has rapidly reduced since March. 

“There have been ongoing burglaries overnight of commercial premises, but we have had a significant level of arrests of people found on the premises or tracked down moments later because of proactive policing in the area,” explained Inspector Shilvock. 

“With the lockdown, businesses shuttered up and were quite vulnerable, so we ensured there was 24-hour policing in the city. 

“Whilst we saw a spike in burglaries at the start, we made several successful arrests, which has meant a lot of the known criminals are now in jail - and we have since seen a significant decrease as a result.

“We arrested several who were known to prey on businesses and these people are now serving custodial sentences; in the end we saw a huge drop.”

Drug offences in the city centre have remained prevalent even in lockdown, but Operation Orion has committed to finding figures at the top of the supply chain as well as those present on the streets.

Inspector Shilvock said: “Drug dealing has still been ongoing but has decreased slightly - you still get people coming into Manchester city centre to buy the drugs because that’s the area they previously bought from and it’s the area they’re familiar with. 

“Our aim is to not only deal with the drug dealers but to go as far up as we can; this will reduce the supply in the city and reduce the ripple effects that it has on the economy, residents and the businesses in the area.”

Operation Orion represents a significant move on the part of GMP to lower criminal activity, but Inspector Shilvock has also appealed to the public for help. 

“I must reiterate that people need to report everything they can to us,” the officer commented. 

“If they report things, we can see a repeated trend or pattern and we can put something in place and Op Orion can counter this behaviour. 

“Whether it’s 101 or 999, please call. If you’re worried about giving your name, please go through Crimestoppers where you can remain anonymous. 

“With more information from the public, the more we can do.”

]]> 21601 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/these-champagne-flute-ice-lolly-moulds-are-the-perfect-weekend-treat/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:51:26 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21605

The sun might have gone into hiding a bit this week, but as the warm weather edges closer and closer, we're already thinking about our next lockdown 'night out' in the garden.

If you're a fan of a 'boozy ice pop' during the summer time, or whatever you prefer to call them, but are looking for something that edges a little more on the classier side, then these moulds make ice lollies look like glasses of Champagne or Prosecco (depending on how fancy you are), and they're about as sophisticated as 'boozy ice pops' can come.

In fact, they’re called Sophistipops, so that says it all.

The Sophistipops are "easy to make", "come out full of flavour" and are designed to let you "indulge yourself with a frozen treat that exudes high class and sophistication".

According to the product description for the moulds, it works by: "Filling [the moulds] with your favourite drink to freeze, then place the champagne flute stems over the top of each mould and place it in your freezer."

"After a few hours, remove the set and pull on a glass stem to retrieve a Sophistipop."

It really is as simple as that.

Whilst the tops of the moulds are in the style and shape of a traditional champagne flute, that doesn't strictly mean you have to use champagne or similar bubbly drinks to make the ice lollies. Whatever you're drink of choice may be, these moulds will just make it look a little classier.

The set of four moulds are retailing at £8.49 from the online shop Umarodina, so it really isn't a bank breaking purchase if you're looking to make your next BBQ or garden party a proper posh one.

You can get your hands on the Sophistipops ice lolly moulds here.

]]> 21605 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/wales-will-reopen-borders-for-staycations-from-july-first-minister-confirms/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:07:47 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21618

First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has confirmed the country will be welcoming back Brits for holidays from July 6.

Welsh borders are set to open for tourism for the first time in weeks, with holidayers permitted to visit and stay in "self-contained" accommodation.

This includes cottages, static caravans and a selection of hotels.

Mr. Drakeford admitted that the country would proceed with caution and keep a close eye on the stats, stating: "We’ve got to be sure the virus is still under control at that point."

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, the First Minister commented: "On Monday 6 July, provided the virus is still under control, we will lift our 'stay local' instruction here in Wales and at that point the tourism economy will reopen in Wales.

He continued: "I’ll be saying today to our tourism sector that they should use the next three weeks to prepare so that beyond that, self-contained accommodation will be able to reopen in Wales."

Tourism businesses will be able to take bookings again from July 13.

]]> 21618 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/live-music-to-start-again-as-drive-in-gigs-confirmed-across-britain/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:04:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21636

Live gigs will be hosted across the UK for the first time in months from July - with musicians set to perform at drive-in venues.

Promoter Live Nation has announced a series of "Live From The Drive-In" events - which will see ticket-holders take their cars to the show.

The University of Bolton Stadium is among 12 specially-chosen venues for the summer series - with Sigala, Dizzee Rascal, The Streets, The Zutons, Tony Hadley and Gary Numan all booked to play in Greater Manchester on separate dates in July and August.

Acts will also perform at outdoor spaces in Birmingham, Liverpool, London, Edinburgh and Bristol.

Live Nation states: "Some of the biggest names in UK music will perform live on stage backed by a full concert production that audiences can experience from the comfort and safety of their own designated area.

"With movies and family events also to be added to the schedule, this will be a live experience like no other."

The gigs are set to accommodate 300 cars, intending to offer a socially-distanced alternative to cancelled events in 2020.

Attendees can stand outside their vehicles in allocated spaces and sit in their own fold-out chairs.

Pets are not permitted to enter, and food & drink cannot be brought into the area.

Learn more about the Live Nation gig series here.

]]> 21636 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/a-woman-from-manchester-has-been-crowned-the-uks-lockdown-diy-champion/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:06:59 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21643

A Manchester woman has been crowned the UK's lockdown DIY champion after creating a huge 9ft-long playboat made entirely out of cardboard for her seven-year-old nephew.

Did you know that Google searches for 'DIY' have trebled in the UK since lockdown began?

Many Brits have been using these past few months of lockdown to tackle the DIY tasks that they've been meaning to get round to, or otherwise never would have, and now, some of the most creative projects have been revealed.

Sofa and carpet specialist, SCS, set out to uncover some of the most brilliant home renovations and projects from the last few months by conducting a nationwide search.

Out of over 200 entries and some pretty stiff competition, the winner was crowned as Jacqui Ruddy, from Prestwich, who crafted an incredible 9ft-long playboat that was made entirely out of cardboard.

Just by looking at the crafty creation, it's really not hard to see why it came out on top.

As the lucky winner, Jacqui will now receive a brand new sofa from ScS worth £599.

Speaking on her exciting win and the inspiration behind her project, Jacqui said: "My nephew loves boats, so to brighten our days during lockdown, I decided to try my hand at making him a playhouse boat, so he can play in the garden."

"It is the first time I’ve made anything like this before."

"My nephew loves it and we have even camped out in it overnight, so it's already special for those memories."

Whilst Jacqui's amazing playboat certainly made waves in the competition by taking the top spot, it was in good very good company with the other entrants as there's some equally as impressive creations rounding out the top 20 too.

If you fancy having a look at the shortlist of entries, you can do so here.

Dale Gillespie, Head of Acquisition at ScS, said: "We were blown away by the number and quality of entries in our competition - it’s clear that Brits have put their time in lockdown to very good use".

"Jacqui’s fantastic playhouse boat was a very worthy winner and we’re delighted to provide her with a brand new sofa."

For more information, please visit the ScS website.

]]> 21643 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/trafford-centre-to-host-a-big-drive-in-car-park-party-next-month/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:03:39 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21657

There's a big socially distanced drive-in car park party coming to the Trafford Centre next month and it sounds like it's going to be proper good night.

In this unique lockdown event, party-goers will be treated to live comedy, theatre and even mass karaoke.

The Car Park Party is touring right across the county during July and August, and will be arriving for some fun in Manchester on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July.

Whilst the Trafford Centre car park, or any car park for that matter, doesn't exactly scream 'party' and isn't really the first place you think of when you're after a bit of fun, the shopping centre hopes to bring the best party atmosphere possible to families from the safety of their own cars.

Three different shows will take place over the course of the weekend.

On the Saturday night, the Massaoke Band will take over the car park for two mass karaoke events, with song lyrics projected on giant screens, and the Sunday evening will see Horrible Histories bring a live theatre production, followed by two evening comedy shows in association with The Comedy Store.

Tickets are priced between £30-£35 per car and are on sale now.

Speaking ahead of the event, Alison Niven, Centre Director at intu Trafford Centre, said: "We’re always looking for unique experiences to delight our visitors, but due to social distancing measures we’ve had to think a little differently this summer."

"We’re therefore delighted to welcome Car Park Party".

"[It] promises to be a safe and fun event that will put a smile on the whole family's face."

A number of COVID-safety regulations and measures are being put in place by organisers ahead of the event which all attendees must adhere to.

The guidelines are as follows:

• Car Park Party is an organised gathering whereby [organisers] will know in advance those who is attending, thus enabling contact with attendees before, during and after the event.
• A traffic management team will be on site. All vehicles will be parked two metres apart and number-plates will be checked on entry. 
• Tickets will be scanned through the windows, ensuring no human contact is necessary.
• There will be a range of food and beverage offering available at the event and [organisers] will be adhering to all the COVID-19 government guidelines.
• Toilet facilities will be provided, with social distancing health and safety management and sanitation measures in place.

For more information and to grab your tickets, visit the Car Park Party website here.

]]> 21657 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-uks-covid-19-alert-level-has-been-reduced-to-level-three/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:17:32 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21663

The UK's coronavirus (COVID-19) alert level has now been reduced from a level four to level three.

Following confirmation from the Department of Health and Social Care, the chief medical officers of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all recommended that the level be reduced.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock described the lowering as a "big moment for the country".

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In a joint statement today, the chief medical officers stated that: "There has been a steady decrease in cases we have seen in all four nations, and this continues."

"It does not mean that the pandemic is over."

"The virus is still in general circulation, and localised outbreaks are likely to occur."

"We have made progress against the virus thanks to the efforts of the public and we need the public to continue to follow the guidelines carefully to ensure this progress continues."

The coronavirus (COVID-19) alert system has been put in place by the UK government to signify the threat to the country posed by the disease. There are five levels in the UK alert system, with level five being the highest threat and level one being the lowest.

The government's definition of the five levels are:

• Level 1 - COVID-19 is not known to be present in the UK.
• Level 2 - COVID-19 is present in the UK, but the number of cases and transmission is low.
• Level 3 - A COVID-19 epidemic is in general circulation.
• Level 4 - A COVID-19 epidemic is in general circulation; transmission is high or rising exponentially.
• Level 5 - As level 4 and there is a material risk of healthcare services being overwhelmed.

For more information, please read the full statement via the gov.uk website here.

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According to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 42,288 people have sadly died after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

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1/3 The UK moving to a lower alert level is a big moment for the country, & a real testament to the nation’s determination to beat this virus.

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

3/3 https://t.co/hR1iBtQ5t5

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

As of 9am 18 June, there have been 7,259,555 tests, with 136,516 tests on 17 June.

300,469 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 17 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,288 have sadly died.

More info:
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— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 18, 2020]]>

1/3 The UK moving to a lower alert level is a big moment for the country, & a real testament to the nation’s determination to beat this virus.

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

3/3 https://t.co/hR1iBtQ5t5

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

As of 9am 18 June, there have been 7,259,555 tests, with 136,516 tests on 17 June.

300,469 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 17 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,288 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3FU15k pic.twitter.com/zTkXbHosV6

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 18, 2020]]>

1/3 The UK moving to a lower alert level is a big moment for the country, & a real testament to the nation’s determination to beat this virus.

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

3/3 https://t.co/hR1iBtQ5t5

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

As of 9am 18 June, there have been 7,259,555 tests, with 136,516 tests on 17 June.

300,469 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 17 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,288 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3FU15k pic.twitter.com/zTkXbHosV6

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 18, 2020]]>

1/3 The UK moving to a lower alert level is a big moment for the country, & a real testament to the nation’s determination to beat this virus.

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

3/3 https://t.co/hR1iBtQ5t5

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

As of 9am 18 June, there have been 7,259,555 tests, with 136,516 tests on 17 June.

300,469 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 17 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,288 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3FU15k pic.twitter.com/zTkXbHosV6

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 18, 2020]]>

1/3 The UK moving to a lower alert level is a big moment for the country, & a real testament to the nation’s determination to beat this virus.

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

3/3 https://t.co/hR1iBtQ5t5

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

As of 9am 18 June, there have been 7,259,555 tests, with 136,516 tests on 17 June.

300,469 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 17 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,288 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3FU15k pic.twitter.com/zTkXbHosV6

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 18, 2020]]>

1/3 The UK moving to a lower alert level is a big moment for the country, & a real testament to the nation’s determination to beat this virus.

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

3/3 https://t.co/hR1iBtQ5t5

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) June 19, 2020]]>

As of 9am 18 June, there have been 7,259,555 tests, with 136,516 tests on 17 June.

300,469 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 17 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,288 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3FU15k pic.twitter.com/zTkXbHosV6

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 18, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-get-jay-from-the-inbetweeners-to-send-insults-to-your-mates/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:28:56 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21683

In any tight group of mates, taking the piss out of one another is just part of the deal.

No show portrayed this juvenile back-and-forth between true friends better than The Inbetweeners - which featured 18 episodes (and two movies) packed with crude, puerile put-downs.

The most profane character, without question, was the compulsive liar Jay (we all know someone like him) - which makes him the perfect person to lend a hand when it comes to winding up your pals.

As it turns out, actor James Buckley says he's willing to get into character and shout BUS W*NKER at your buddy in exchange for forty quid.

The 32-year-old comedian is available to book via Cameo - a service that lets people pass on personalised messages to others via celebs.

With your closest pal, you've probably reached a point where your jibes are like water off a duck's back by now... but Jay hurling abuse down the camera lens has the potential to pack a bit more of a punch.

Head over to Cameo to learn more.

]]> 21683 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/kopparberg-has-just-launched-a-new-cherry-spiced-rum/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:36:55 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21695

Kopparberg has just announced the launch of a new addition to its spirits collection with a Cherry Spiced Rum and it'll be available from UK stores next week.

The Swedish drinks giant is no stranger to the spirits market, but this time is "expanding their darker side" with a foray into the rum world, offering an alternative option to the fruity summer drink.

Kopparberg Cherry Spiced Rum is infused with "a bold cherry flavour".

It's inspired by the animals that come alive at night in the dark Swedish forests surrounding the town of Kopparberg.

As well as bottles of the neat spirit, Kopparberg will also be selling ready-to-drink, pre-mixed cans of Cherry Spiced Rum and cola. The 70L bottle of Cherry Spiced Rum has an alcohol by volume (ABV) content of 37.5% and each 250ml can has an ABV of 5%.

The decision to launch this new Cherry Spiced Rum follows a surge in popularity of rum and rum-based cocktails.

Rob Salvesen, Head of Marketing for Kopparberg, said: "The launch of Kopparberg Cherry Spiced Rum shows our commitment to diversifying our product portfolio, offering consumers the bold fruit flavour they’ve come to expect from Kopparberg but in new categories where we can credibly add value and a point of difference."

"Cherry Spiced Rum is a particularly exciting addition to our current range."

"[It allows] us to show the darker side of our spirit and shake up a category that is screaming out for a big brand name that can offer a full fruit flavour hit, whilst injecting some energy and excitement."

"Wherever we spend the summer, Kopparberg Cherry Spiced Rum is here to offer something big, bold and flavourful, to be enjoyed with friends as the tempo picks up and the darkness kicks in."

The Kopparberg Cherry Spiced Rum (70L) is retailing £20 and the pre-mixed (250ml) cans will be priced at £6 for a pack of four.

They're available from ASDA stores nationwide on Monday 22nd June.

]]> 21695 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/owner-of-the-grill-on-new-york-street-has-gone-into-administration/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:34:04 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21712

Blackhouse - owners of Manchester steakhouse The Grill on New York Street - has become the latest restaurant chain to fall into administration during the coronavirus pandemic.

Reports have stated that sister company Newgate, which owns Olive in Liverpool, has also been forced to call in administrators.

Blackhouse was apparently set to exit a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) process in March, but the forced closure of restaurants meant they were unable to do so.

Administrators from Duff & Phelps have now stepped in to help.

Scott Grimbleby, managing director of the businesses, said: "We have explored every avenue possible to try to save the business, however we have been left with no choice but to take this incredibly difficult decision now.

"We are working with all our teams to try and support them as best we can through this time.

"The administrators will be seeking to find a buyer for the businesses."

]]> 21712 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/theres-a-new-dog-cafe-with-a-beach-opening-in-greater-manchester/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:08:27 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21735

There's a new dog cafe that's set to open in Greater Manchester next month and it's even got a beach.

Alfie’s Island Cafe has taken up a massive new 22-acre site at Manor Park Sports & Dog Complex in Timperley, Altrincham and will welcome both dog owners and dog lovers alike.

Ran by the owners of Central Bark Cafe, Tony and Tania Golden are hoping to transform this new site into a community hub for humans and their four-legged friends, decorated with a tropical-inspired theme that is complete with deck chairs, parasols and even a dog-friendly beach.

This new site is much bigger than the last, will have a large outside dining area and also a private room too, which can be booked out for parties and special occasions.

The menu will have hot dogs, burgers and seafood, as well as American pancakes and dedicated kids’ options.

Tony and Tania have also partnered with the charity, Starlight Barking Trust, and will bring stray dogs over from Greece to help them find their forever-home here in the UK - an ode to their own dog, Golden Retriever and the cafe's namesake Alfie, who was also rescued from Greece.

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The focus for the couple is to create a stress-free space for dogs who are visiting and staying over as part of their day-care offering.

Owners will also be able to book for their dogs to stay over for a cage-free night to help them relax.

Alfie’s Island Cafe is aiming to be open sometime in mid-July.

No set date has officially been confirmed for opening however, as the owners are said to be waiting for clearer guidance from the government in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as to when they can welcome visitors through the doors.

Necessary social distancing measures are also set to be put in place ahead of opening.

To keep up to date with everything and to be the first to hear of opening dates, you can head on over to the Alfie's Island Cafe Facebook page here.

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Welcome To Alfie's New Adventure

Thanks for joining our page. Here is a peek some of the amazing things at our new location. Including some memories of great times. Come visit Alfie and his friends at the greatest dog cafe ever!

Posted by Alfie's Island Cafe on Tuesday, 16 June 2020

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Welcome To Alfie's New Adventure

Thanks for joining our page. Here is a peek some of the amazing things at our new location. Including some memories of great times. Come visit Alfie and his friends at the greatest dog cafe ever!

Posted by Alfie's Island Cafe on Tuesday, 16 June 2020

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Welcome To Alfie's New Adventure

Thanks for joining our page. Here is a peek some of the amazing things at our new location. Including some memories of great times. Come visit Alfie and his friends at the greatest dog cafe ever!

Posted by Alfie's Island Cafe on Tuesday, 16 June 2020

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Welcome To Alfie's New Adventure

Thanks for joining our page. Here is a peek some of the amazing things at our new location. Including some memories of great times. Come visit Alfie and his friends at the greatest dog cafe ever!

Posted by Alfie's Island Cafe on Tuesday, 16 June 2020

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Welcome To Alfie's New Adventure

Thanks for joining our page. Here is a peek some of the amazing things at our new location. Including some memories of great times. Come visit Alfie and his friends at the greatest dog cafe ever!

Posted by Alfie's Island Cafe on Tuesday, 16 June 2020

]]> https://themanc.com/feature/manchester-residents-welcomed-back-to-the-city-by-inspiring-billboards-encouraging-us-to-make-this-love-normal/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:09:38 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21656

Vibrant rainbow billboards have started popping up all over Manchester - offering fresh hope and encouragement to readers as the city slowly gets back on its feet following the coronavirus outbreak.

The posters, featuring messages such as 'community like never before', 'kindness at its proper level', and 'let’s make this love normal', have been designed by Newton Heath artist Micah Purnell - an award-winning multi-disciplined creative.

Producing work from billboards to books, Purnell helps businesses and charities advertise in a way that aids wellbeing through open, honest and effective creative content.

This latest trio of powerful, feel-good statements have been designed to welcome people back to Manchester as the high street reopens, ensuring love continues to pulse through the city in the same way it has done all through lockdown.

The billboards were inspired by the revival of community which has grown throughout quarantine; with neighbours applauding side-by-side on their doorsteps, helping one other with shopping, and checking in via video calls on a regular basis.

People have taken to social media to share their fulfilling experiences of working together to cope in a pandemic; and this is the kind of behaviour Purnell wants us to continue even when things are back to normal(ish).

"This pandemic has exposed that we can’t maintain current lifestyles," said Purnell.

"If everything stops for just a few weeks, the effects are beyond comprehension. It has exposed to some, the need for family, to others the gift of community.”

Visible from Piccadilly Station to Ancoats, the billboards aren't Purnell's first contribution to the streets of Manchester - and they're unlikely to be the last, either.

When BBC Radio Manchester interviewed the artist, Purnell hinted an installation may appear in St Ann's square in the coming weeks - which is set to replicate this recurrent theme of belonging and finding the positives in a pandemic.

Keep your eyes peeled.

]]> 21656 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/this-little-bluetooth-keyring-will-help-you-never-lose-your-keys-again/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:40:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21731

This article contains affiliate links.

There's nothing more inconvenient than losing your keys, right?

Well, that's probably a bit of an exaggeration, but there's no doubt it's pretty frustrating when you're fumbling around in your pockets, or emptying the contents of your bag to try and find them after locking yourself out of the house.

If losing your keys seems to be an issue that you come up against on a regular basis, then we've found a really handy bluetooth chip tracking device on Amazon that works like a keyring, but will ensure you never misplace your keys again.

The CHIPOLO Bluetooth Key Finder is a compact keyring bluetooth chip that "plays a 120dB loud sound to help you find your missing keys fast".

It comes in a range of bright, eye-catching colours too.

According to the product description on Amazon, the chip is "water-resistant, so you can use it in all conditions without having to worry about damaging your tracking device" and is powered by "a CR2032 coin battery [with a] battery life of up to two years", so when the battery starts to get low, "you will get notified and you can easily replace it".

The best part is that, whilst it's certainly in a convenient keyring size, the device doesn't just have to be for locating your keys. Attach it to pretty much anything of value to you that you need to keep an eye on and it'll work in exactly the same way.

Using bluetooth, you can ring the chip from the CHIPOLO app for your iPhone or Android, or it will show you where you had them last on a map if they're out of the bluetooth range.

It also works with 'Assistant' devices too like Amazon Alexa, Google Play and Apple Siri.

It’s retailing on Amazon at £21.00 + postage/packaging and has a multitude of positive 5* reviews from plenty of satisfied customers, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

It’s also eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

If you're sick of losing your keys, or know someone who's constantly locking themselves out, then you can get the CHIPOLO Bluetooth Key Finder from Amazon here.

]]> 21731 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/everything-we-know-about-the-double-murder-in-moss-side-this-weekend/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:22:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21823

Two people have died after a shooting broke out at an illegal rave in Moss Side during the weekend.

Both men, in their 20s and 30s, arrived at hospital with gunshot wounds in the early hours of Sunday morning and have since passed away.

Witnesses have described "hundreds of people" gathering in the Moss Side area on Saturday evening before gunshots were heard around 1am.

A police cordon was placed around a courtyard in the neighbourhood between Caythorpe Street, Broadfield Road and Bowes Street.

Social media footage has surfaced online showing large crowds drinking and dancing - despite police warnings to avoid gatherings after the violent scenes at "quarantine raves" the previous weekend.

Three men were stabbed at the unauthorised parties in Greater Manchester, whilst one woman was raped and another man died from a suspected overdose.

https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/1274699180783566849?s=20

Detective Inspector Andrew Butterworth issued the following statement: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones, who are understandably devastated. Specialist officers are doing everything they can to support them at this time.

“A thorough and fast-paced investigation is already well underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and arrest those responsible. As we speak, dedicated teams of officers are carrying out house to house enquiries and reviewing CCTV.

He continued: “The local community will be devastated to learn about this tragic loss of life, we are working hard to try and reassure the community, talking to people and trying to offer some reassurance.

"We know that the impact on young people in particular will be significant and will be working with Manchester City Council to help people who have been traumatised by this terrible crime.”

Moss Side has a long history of gun violence but has enjoyed noteworthy development in recent years.

The inner-city region received nationwide attention for the first time in years in summer 2018 - when a shooting occurred across the same weekend of the Caribbean Carnival, injuring 12 people.

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#APPEAL | A murder investigation is underway after two men were shot in Manchester.

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#APPEAL | A murder investigation is underway after two men were shot in Manchester.

At around 12.55am on Sunday 21 June 2020, police were called to reports that gun shots had been heard on Caythorpe Street, Moss Side. | More ➡️ https://t.co/pyA5Q2fJQb pic.twitter.com/Z8u0UW0p4t

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 21, 2020]]>

#APPEAL | A murder investigation is underway after two men were shot in Manchester.

At around 12.55am on Sunday 21 June 2020, police were called to reports that gun shots had been heard on Caythorpe Street, Moss Side. | More ➡️ https://t.co/pyA5Q2fJQb pic.twitter.com/Z8u0UW0p4t

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 21, 2020]]>

#APPEAL | A murder investigation is underway after two men were shot in Manchester.

At around 12.55am on Sunday 21 June 2020, police were called to reports that gun shots had been heard on Caythorpe Street, Moss Side. | More ➡️ https://t.co/pyA5Q2fJQb pic.twitter.com/Z8u0UW0p4t

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 21, 2020]]>

#APPEAL | A murder investigation is underway after two men were shot in Manchester.

At around 12.55am on Sunday 21 June 2020, police were called to reports that gun shots had been heard on Caythorpe Street, Moss Side. | More ➡️ https://t.co/pyA5Q2fJQb pic.twitter.com/Z8u0UW0p4t

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 21, 2020]]>

#APPEAL | A murder investigation is underway after two men were shot in Manchester.

At around 12.55am on Sunday 21 June 2020, police were called to reports that gun shots had been heard on Caythorpe Street, Moss Side. | More ➡️ https://t.co/pyA5Q2fJQb pic.twitter.com/Z8u0UW0p4t

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/go-outdoors-set-to-enter-into-administration-after-filing-notice-to-court/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:44:16 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21837

GO Outdoors could be looking set to enter into administration after filing a notice of intent this week.

JD Sports Group, owner of the GO Outdoors brand, has confirmed that it is 'looking at options' for the chain after reports emerged that bosses were poised to call in administrators.

The company said that whilst administrators have not yet been appointed, it has filed a notice to the court.

The company said in a statement: "The group can confirm that it has considered a number of strategic options for Go Outdoors and that Go’s directors have lodged the notice in court. This notice creates an immediate moratorium around the company and its property which lasts for 10 business days."

"During this moratorium, Go Outdoors' creditors cannot take legal action or continue with any existing legal proceedings against the company without the court’s permission."

GO Outdoors is the latest brand to suffer amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

It also notably temporarily changed its name to GO Indoors back in April as part of a campaign to keep people safe during the crisis.

https://twitter.com/GOoutdoors/status/1246099439569326080?s=20

The Manchester-based JD Sports Group bought GO Outdoors in 2016 for £112m.

At the time of purchase, JD Sports' Chief Executive, Peter Cowgill, said: “GO Outdoors is a great addition to our existing outdoor business."

"The minimal overlap in store locations and their out-of-town, one-stop retailer approach complements the work we have done on the high street with Blacks and Millets".

"I am excited by the future prospects this holds for the JD Group."

The chain has been struggling in recent years, and forced store closures under as a result of lockdown are believed to have further exacerbated the firm's problems.

GO Outdoors employs about 2,400 staff across 67 stores and has a large central Manchester location on Great Ancoats Street.

]]> 21837 0 0 0

“At Go Outdoors, we’re proud to do our bit during these uncertain times. Through our new campaign ‘Go Indoors’, we’re spreading the message and encouraging you to do the same. Our essential services, NHS & ALL SUPPORT WORKERS continue to battle. THANK YOU."

Lee Bagnall, CEO pic.twitter.com/iqvuCAb29t

— GO Outdoors (@GOoutdoors) April 3, 2020]]>

“At Go Outdoors, we’re proud to do our bit during these uncertain times. Through our new campaign ‘Go Indoors’, we’re spreading the message and encouraging you to do the same. Our essential services, NHS & ALL SUPPORT WORKERS continue to battle. THANK YOU."

Lee Bagnall, CEO pic.twitter.com/iqvuCAb29t

— GO Outdoors (@GOoutdoors) April 3, 2020]]>

“At Go Outdoors, we’re proud to do our bit during these uncertain times. Through our new campaign ‘Go Indoors’, we’re spreading the message and encouraging you to do the same. Our essential services, NHS & ALL SUPPORT WORKERS continue to battle. THANK YOU."

Lee Bagnall, CEO pic.twitter.com/iqvuCAb29t

— GO Outdoors (@GOoutdoors) April 3, 2020]]>

“At Go Outdoors, we’re proud to do our bit during these uncertain times. Through our new campaign ‘Go Indoors’, we’re spreading the message and encouraging you to do the same. Our essential services, NHS & ALL SUPPORT WORKERS continue to battle. THANK YOU."

Lee Bagnall, CEO pic.twitter.com/iqvuCAb29t

— GO Outdoors (@GOoutdoors) April 3, 2020]]>

“At Go Outdoors, we’re proud to do our bit during these uncertain times. Through our new campaign ‘Go Indoors’, we’re spreading the message and encouraging you to do the same. Our essential services, NHS & ALL SUPPORT WORKERS continue to battle. THANK YOU."

Lee Bagnall, CEO pic.twitter.com/iqvuCAb29t

— GO Outdoors (@GOoutdoors) April 3, 2020]]>

“At Go Outdoors, we’re proud to do our bit during these uncertain times. Through our new campaign ‘Go Indoors’, we’re spreading the message and encouraging you to do the same. Our essential services, NHS & ALL SUPPORT WORKERS continue to battle. THANK YOU."

Lee Bagnall, CEO pic.twitter.com/iqvuCAb29t

— GO Outdoors (@GOoutdoors) April 3, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/a-coronavirus-spit-test-with-results-in-48-hours-is-being-piloted-in-britain/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:12:12 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21852

A new testing method for COVID-19, which asks people to spit into a pot, is being trialled in the UK for the first time.

The pilot is taking place in Southampton, determining whether 'swabbing' - which people often find unpleasant - can be replaced.

Concerns have also been raised over the accuracy of swab tests, which involve taking a sample right from the back of the throat.

The uncomfortable nature of this type of testing - which can cause gagging - has meant obtaining samples has sometimes proven challenging.

According to the Government, this new 'spit pot' method has the potential to make it much simpler for people to test themselves at home and enjoy faster results.

This, in turn, may ensure positive cases are identified in a quicker timeframe.

Another advantage is that saliva preserves traces of the virus for a longer period of time than swabs do.

14,000 key workers and families will complete the new spit tests on a weekly basis, receiving their results within 48 hours.

The pilot is being led by Southampton City Council, the University of Southampton and local services - running for up to four weeks.

Saliva testing is likely to be rolled out nationwide if the trial is successful.

]]> 21852 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/these-are-the-new-lockdown-changes-boris-johnson-is-set-to-outline-tomorrow/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:45:07 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21853

The Prime Minister is expected to outline his plans to Parliament for the reopening of pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers next month.

Boris Johnson will discuss England's approach to the changes with the COVID-19 Strategy Committee today.

The PM will give an update on the next stage of easing lockdown guidelines in Parliament on Tuesday and is also widely expected to reveal the outcome of a review to the two-metre social distancing rule.

In line with the government's roadmap for lifting the lockdown, 4th July marks the start of "phase three".

This phase is expected to give some businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors the green light to reopen to the public and Health Secretary Matt Hancock has previously stated that England is "clearly on track" to further ease these lockdown restrictions.

A spokesperson for No. 10 also said: "The reason we are able to move forward this week is because the vast majority of people have taken steps to contain the virus."

"The more we open up, the more important it is that everyone follows the social distancing rules."

"We will not hesitate to put the handbrake on to stop the virus running out of control."

Speaking to Sophy Ridge On Sunday, Matt Hancock stated that the next phase could include pubs and restaurants reopening, as well as people being able to get haircuts again.

He said: "We're clearly on track for that plan because of the number of cases coming down and the plan does refer to hospitality and some of the other things that are closed that so many people want to see open".

Government ministers are now believed to be looking at a number of measures to ensure reopening is "safe".

When it comes to the two-metre social distancing rule, Security Minister, James Brokenshire indicated that a reduction in the two-metre social distancing rule could also be combined with other measures being introduced for some settings, such as face coverings or separating barriers.

Speaking to Sky News, Mr Brokenshire said: "I understand that real urgency, that desire, whether it's for haircuts, whether it's to go out and get a meal to be able to socialise".

"It's just that clarity on doing that in a way that does not impact or risk further issues around public health and, obviously, the second spike that we are determined to avoid, so there is a lot that will be brought together in terms of all of those different elements."

He also indicated that the government would informed in making this decision by by scientific evidence and also "experience [from] around the world".

For further guidance, support and information amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, refer to official sources at gov.uk/coronavirus here.

___

According to the latest figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 42,632 people have sadly died after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1274698986008559616?s=20

]]> 21853 0 0 0

As of 9am 21 June, there have been 7,890,145 tests, with 175,018 tests on 20 June.

304,331 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 20 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,632 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/r2YbE2e3O8 pic.twitter.com/dqxWq6OHAi

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 21, 2020]]>

As of 9am 21 June, there have been 7,890,145 tests, with 175,018 tests on 20 June.

304,331 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 20 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,632 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/r2YbE2e3O8 pic.twitter.com/dqxWq6OHAi

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 21, 2020]]>

As of 9am 21 June, there have been 7,890,145 tests, with 175,018 tests on 20 June.

304,331 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 20 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,632 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/r2YbE2e3O8 pic.twitter.com/dqxWq6OHAi

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 21, 2020]]>

As of 9am 21 June, there have been 7,890,145 tests, with 175,018 tests on 20 June.

304,331 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 20 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,632 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/r2YbE2e3O8 pic.twitter.com/dqxWq6OHAi

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 21, 2020]]>

As of 9am 21 June, there have been 7,890,145 tests, with 175,018 tests on 20 June.

304,331 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 20 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,632 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/r2YbE2e3O8 pic.twitter.com/dqxWq6OHAi

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 21, 2020]]>

As of 9am 21 June, there have been 7,890,145 tests, with 175,018 tests on 20 June.

304,331 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 20 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,632 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/r2YbE2e3O8 pic.twitter.com/dqxWq6OHAi

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/mcdonalds-breakfast-will-return-this-week-but-not-as-you-know-it/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:22:25 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21878

McDonald's has given customers an insight into what menu items they can expect to see and what will be missing ahead of the trialling of breakfast hours this week.

The fast food chain will be trialling its breakfast menu at a total of 42 branches across the UK and Ireland this Wednesday, and if successful, plans to roll it out across the country will come in due course.

McDonald's has not yet announced which branches the breakfast menu will be trialled at.

It has however shared an insight into which breakfast items will be on the menu, but unfortunately for some fans, their top breakfast pick may not be available to order.

This follows the similarly limited main menu that is currently available nationwide.

In an email to customers ahead of the trial, Chief Executive Officer for McDonald's UK and Ireland, Paul Pomroy, said: "As with our main menu, we will have a limited menu at breakfast but we’ve kept the classics – hash browns, McMuffins and pancakes all return."

"Unfortunately, whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines, we are unable to serve porridge, bagels and our Breakfast Wrap."

"This is because we have fewer people in the kitchen."

https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1268845876262375425?s=20

He continued: "Our opening hours will vary from restaurant to restaurant, so download the My McDonald’s App or check our website for details.

"We will share more information about the breakfast pilot and takeaway restaurants on Wednesday morning via our website, app and social media."

The McDonald's branches that are part of breakfast pilot will be announced on Wednesday 24th June.

For more information ahead of reopening and to find your closest open branch, please visit the McDonald's website here.

]]> 21878 0 0 0

Love Where You Live. Please do your bit and put your litter in the bin, or take it home with you. pic.twitter.com/k78WwlDevJ

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 5, 2020]]>

Love Where You Live. Please do your bit and put your litter in the bin, or take it home with you. pic.twitter.com/k78WwlDevJ

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 5, 2020]]>

Love Where You Live. Please do your bit and put your litter in the bin, or take it home with you. pic.twitter.com/k78WwlDevJ

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 5, 2020]]>

Love Where You Live. Please do your bit and put your litter in the bin, or take it home with you. pic.twitter.com/k78WwlDevJ

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 5, 2020]]>

Love Where You Live. Please do your bit and put your litter in the bin, or take it home with you. pic.twitter.com/k78WwlDevJ

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 5, 2020]]>

Love Where You Live. Please do your bit and put your litter in the bin, or take it home with you. pic.twitter.com/k78WwlDevJ

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 5, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/a-new-covid-19-tracker-has-suddenly-appeared-on-your-smartphone/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:26:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21879

A COVID-19 tool has suddenly materialised on Androids and iPhones - self-installing onto smartphones as part of the most recent software updates.

The app is switched off by default, but when turned on it can use Bluetooth to measure the distance between two separate handsets.

The tool does not trace individuals itself, but will help developers build apps that warn users about their proximity to infected individuals.

iPhone users can find the COVID-19 Exposure Logging tool by going into 'Privacy' under the settings menu. On Android phones, software details appear under the Google (services and preferences) section in settings.

The new COVID-19 tool is part of a collaboration between Apple and Google.

Britain is now moving towards a model supported by these tech giants, after its NHS-developed app experienced issues during a rollout on the Isle of Wight.

Whilst the government's u-turn was criticised by many, privacy experts have expressed relief at the decision - considering the move to a decentralised model as being much safer.

]]> 21879 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/sport/man-city-must-win-to-deny-liverpool-the-title-for-another-week/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:34:37 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21882

Man City's reign as Premier League champions may have been extended by a few more days, but defeat to Burnley will give Liverpool the chance to clinch the title on Wednesday against Crystal Palace.

Pep Guardiola's side come into the match off the back of a comfortable win over Arsenal, defeating the Gunners 3-0 on Wednesday night at the Etihad.

It wasn't quite the perfect evening for Pep, however, with 19-year old Eric Garcia leaving the pitch on a stretcher after an accidental collision with City goalkeeper Ederson.

Initially there were fears that Garcia had suffered a serious injury but after a trip to the hospital, where precautionary tests were completed, he was quickly released.

https://twitter.com/ericgm3/status/1273697646117519363

Fellow defender John Stones and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo are also unlikely to be available after picking up niggles ahead of the Arsenal game.

It is unclear what role Leroy Sane will play in the squad, and indeed for the rest of season, after Pep confirmed that the German player had rejected numerous contract offers and would leave the club "this summer or at the end of his contract."

The City manager admitted he was "disappointed" with Sane's decision but said he had "nothing against him" and would "help him until the last day he is here".

Man City's Monday night opponents Burnley have yet to play in the rebooted season and it couldn't be a more difficult start for the Clarets, who currently sit 11th in the table.

Sean Dyche's side have only beaten City once in the last 23 meetings between the clubs in all competitions and their last league away win to the blues was back in 1963.

https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1274978936754245638

The Clarets will have some confidence coming into the game though. They are seven games unbeaten in the league (W4, D3), which is their longest run in over a year.

They may have trouble keeping that run going without forwards Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood, however, with the injured duo responsible for 18 of Burnley's 34 goals in the league this season.

Dyche's side will also be without winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson who has picked up a calf injury during training.

Man City v Burnley will kick off at 8pm on Monday the 22nd and will be shown on Sky Sports.

]]> 21882 0 0 0

⚽️ MATCHDAY ⚽️

? Burnley (H)
? @premierleague
⏰ 20:00 UK

? #ManCity pic.twitter.com/mwG6Tv2rQd

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 22, 2020]]>

Great to start again with a win against Arsenal. Thanks for all the messages I’ve received. Now it’s time to rest and recover and hopefully I’ll be back soon??. Gracias a todos por los mensajes. Hora de descansar y recuperarse? pic.twitter.com/LarElDhLpq

— Eric Garcia Martret (@ericgm3) June 18, 2020]]>

The wait is over, we're back this evening! ? pic.twitter.com/PokWY1m1YE

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) June 22, 2020]]>

Great to start again with a win against Arsenal. Thanks for all the messages I’ve received. Now it’s time to rest and recover and hopefully I’ll be back soon💪💪. Gracias a todos por los mensajes. Hora de descansar y recuperarse💪 pic.twitter.com/LarElDhLpq

— Eric Garcia Martret (@ericgm3) June 18, 2020]]>

The wait is over, we're back this evening! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/PokWY1m1YE

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) June 22, 2020]]>

⚽️ MATCHDAY ⚽️

🆚 Burnley (H)
🏆 @premierleague
⏰ 20:00 UK

🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/mwG6Tv2rQd

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 22, 2020]]>

Great to start again with a win against Arsenal. Thanks for all the messages I’ve received. Now it’s time to rest and recover and hopefully I’ll be back soon💪💪. Gracias a todos por los mensajes. Hora de descansar y recuperarse💪 pic.twitter.com/LarElDhLpq

— Eric Garcia Martret (@ericgm3) June 18, 2020]]>

The wait is over, we're back this evening! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/PokWY1m1YE

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) June 22, 2020]]>

⚽️ MATCHDAY ⚽️

🆚 Burnley (H)
🏆 @premierleague
⏰ 20:00 UK

🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/mwG6Tv2rQd

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 22, 2020]]>

Great to start again with a win against Arsenal. Thanks for all the messages I’ve received. Now it’s time to rest and recover and hopefully I’ll be back soon💪💪. Gracias a todos por los mensajes. Hora de descansar y recuperarse💪 pic.twitter.com/LarElDhLpq

— Eric Garcia Martret (@ericgm3) June 18, 2020]]>

The wait is over, we're back this evening! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/PokWY1m1YE

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) June 22, 2020]]>

⚽️ MATCHDAY ⚽️

🆚 Burnley (H)
🏆 @premierleague
⏰ 20:00 UK

🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/mwG6Tv2rQd

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 22, 2020]]>

Great to start again with a win against Arsenal. Thanks for all the messages I’ve received. Now it’s time to rest and recover and hopefully I’ll be back soon💪💪. Gracias a todos por los mensajes. Hora de descansar y recuperarse💪 pic.twitter.com/LarElDhLpq

— Eric Garcia Martret (@ericgm3) June 18, 2020]]>

The wait is over, we're back this evening! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/PokWY1m1YE

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) June 22, 2020]]>

⚽️ MATCHDAY ⚽️

🆚 Burnley (H)
🏆 @premierleague
⏰ 20:00 UK

🔵 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/mwG6Tv2rQd

— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 22, 2020]]>

Great to start again with a win against Arsenal. Thanks for all the messages I’ve received. Now it’s time to rest and recover and hopefully I’ll be back soon💪💪. Gracias a todos por los mensajes. Hora de descansar y recuperarse💪 pic.twitter.com/LarElDhLpq

— Eric Garcia Martret (@ericgm3) June 18, 2020]]>

The wait is over, we're back this evening! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/PokWY1m1YE

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) June 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/it-turns-out-the-little-sombrero-on-a-sierra-tequila-bottle-is-more-than-just-for-show/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:12:43 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21892

The Sierra Tequila bottle is one of the most recognisable alcohol bottles on the drinks market and a huge reason for that is the little sombrero that sits on top the the lid.

It's what makes it unmistakable.

If you've ever wondered what this little sombrero is for though, there's a good chance you've probably not got much further than presuming it's just for show, right?

A little accessory that's intended to make the bottle stand out from the rest? Something to add a bit character? A nod to traditional Mexican culture for this traditional Mexican drink? Or maybe it's purely intended for balancing on your head after one too many shots, although that's probably unlikely.

Whilst all of those thoughts for intended uses are relatively valid, they are perhaps undermining the real reason for this little sombrero.

Yes, it gives the bottle authenticity, but it's not just 'for show' - it's actually incredibly versatile.

You can use it for creating a salty rim around your shot glass, for accurately pouring a near-perfect single shot of the tequila into your drink, or even as a way of squeezing the lemon/lime that you're planning on using for said alcoholic drink.

Apparently, it can also be used as a bottle opener for some drinks too.

These usages may not come as particularly new revelations for some, but thanks to a viral tweet last week by Twitter user @j4ckmull, they have been brought to the attentions of a lot of people. The tweet read: "I was today years old when I realised the sombrero on top of the bottle of tequila was so you could salt your glass".

"Don't even lie, you know you all thought it was just a cute little sombrero for your bottle".

https://twitter.com/J4CKMULL/status/1274024890702745606?s=20

https://twitter.com/JoksieA/status/1274025892289875968?s=20

https://twitter.com/J4CKMULL/status/1274029389798428674?s=20

https://twitter.com/ApharianRasta/status/1274197922796756992?s=20

If you were shocked by this discovery, don't worry, you're not the only one.

With all that said, however you choose to use the little sombrero on top of a Sierra Tequila bottle is completely up to you.

Just don't throw it away through.

]]> 21892 0 0 0

Dont even lie, you know you all thought it was just a cute little sombrero for your bottle

— Jack (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

I thought it was just a cute sombrero to put on your pet rat or something

— joksie (@JoksieA) June 19, 2020]]>

Game changer mate, blew my mind

— Jack (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

With integrated lime squeezer too ?

— Rasta Apharian (@ApharianRasta) June 20, 2020]]>

Dont even lie, you know you all thought it was just a cute little sombrero for your bottle

— Jack Mull (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

I thought it was just a cute sombrero to put on your pet rat or something

— joksie 🌹 (@JoksieA) June 19, 2020]]>

Game changer mate, blew my mind

— Jack Mull (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

With integrated lime squeezer too 🙃

— President-Erect Rasta $APHArian (@ApharianRasta) June 20, 2020]]>

Dont even lie, you know you all thought it was just a cute little sombrero for your bottle

— Jack (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

I thought it was just a cute sombrero to put on your pet rat or something

— joksie (@JoksieA) June 19, 2020]]>

Game changer mate, blew my mind

— Jack (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

With integrated lime squeezer too 🙃

— Rasta Apharian (@ApharianRasta) June 20, 2020]]>

Dont even lie, you know you all thought it was just a cute little sombrero for your bottle

— Jack (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

I thought it was just a cute sombrero to put on your pet rat or something

— joksie (@JoksieA) June 19, 2020]]>

Game changer mate, blew my mind

— Jack (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

With integrated lime squeezer too 🙃

— Rasta Apharian (@ApharianRasta) June 20, 2020]]>

Dont even lie, you know you all thought it was just a cute little sombrero for your bottle

— Jack (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

I thought it was just a cute sombrero to put on your pet rat or something

— joksie (@JoksieA) June 19, 2020]]>

Game changer mate, blew my mind

— Jack (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

With integrated lime squeezer too 🙃

— Rasta Apharian (@ApharianRasta) June 20, 2020]]>

Dont even lie, you know you all thought it was just a cute little sombrero for your bottle

— Jack (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

I thought it was just a cute sombrero to put on your pet rat or something

— joksie (@JoksieA) June 19, 2020]]>

Game changer mate, blew my mind

— Jack (@J4CKMULL) June 19, 2020]]>

With integrated lime squeezer too 🙃

— Rasta Apharian (@ApharianRasta) June 20, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/calls-for-balloons-to-be-cancelled-as-nitrous-oxide-users-story-goes-viral/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:18:53 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21924

A new report by experts from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has revealed that there has been "a visible mark of the increasing incidence of nitrous oxide (N2O) misuse" since lockdown began.

Nitrous oxide - also known as laughing gas, "hippie crack", balloons and nos - is the second most popular drug amongst young people in the UK.

Its popularity is believed to be due to the fact that it is cheap and easy to get hold of.

As defined by FRANK, nitrous oxide is "a colourless gas most commonly found in pressurised metal canisters [which] you may have seen lying around in streets outside bars and nightclubs".

It is often consumed by "transferring the gas into a container (usually a balloon), then inhaling from the balloon" and this is because "inhaling nitrous oxide directly from the canister is very dangerous [as] the gas is under such high pressure, which can cause a spasm of the throat muscle and stop a person breathing."

Nitrous oxide slows down brain and body responses and the effects of the drug is known to vary depending on how much has been inhaled.

Negative side effects of the inhalation of nitrous oxide include severe headaches, dizziness, inability to think straight and short-lived, but intense feelings of paranoia. Regular use can stop you forming white blood cells properly and heavy regular use can result in deficiency of vitamin B12. Severe B12 deficiency can lead to serious nerve damage, causing tingling and numbness in the fingers and toes - this can be very painful and make walking difficult.

More serious side effects range from the risk of falling unconscious and/or suffocating from the lack of oxygen, which can/has lead to death.

The supply of nitrous oxide as a recreational drug is illegal under the UK’s Psychoactive Substances Act 2016, however, this does not appear to have acted as a deterrent in illicit drug use.

A tweet by Twitter user @sixkenza, calling for 'cancelling' balloons, has recently brought nitrous oxide inhalation into mainstream conversation once again. The tweet contained a screenshot of a personal account by a sufferer of severe side effects from nitrous oxide inhalation, which left her hospitalised.

https://twitter.com/sixkenza/status/1274678549362900992?s=20

The chilling statement featured in the tweet read: "Balloons."

"We all do them, use them and abuse them, but never think about the long term effects. I have lost all feeling in both [legs], I have collapsed in public multiple times and that's why I came to hospital."

"My legs had been feeling numb for a couple weeks now, but I expected it to go away. I have no balance, no brain and leg coordination and no reflexes in my legs whatsoever. I have a long road to recovery and the recovery isn't even 100%. I have to have injections daily and for the rest of my life. MRI scans and physio to learn how to walk again."

"This isn't a joke".

"I will never touch a balloon again and I hope this is a wake up all to all of you. Your effects won't be immediate, they will creep up on you slowly, so please stop doing them because they can leave you paralysed for life."

The tweet subsequently went viral since posting, going on to amass well over 8,000 retweets, 17,000 likes and hundreds of responses from people expressing shock and their own messages of warning, as well as sharing accounts of similar experiences and stories.

https://twitter.com/iamkaylapears/status/1274712531819532288?s=20

https://twitter.com/Brookehamiltxn/status/1274775236089708545?s=20

https://twitter.com/RampziieTweets/status/1274708598447276033?s=20

https://twitter.com/_livbell_/status/1274721724760756225?s=20

https://twitter.com/emmanorrisx/status/1274702260832960514?s=20

Rather worryingly, a few of the tweet responses also seemed to indicate a confusion on the correlation between balloons and nitrous oxide.

Some tweets revealed that people were unaware it was nitrous oxide contained within balloons and others even appeared to be under the assumption the substance filling the balloons that are referred to in the statement in question was actually helium.

This just highlights how much uncertainty there is and potentially offers explanation as to why such tragic situations may occur.

Whilst it's wrong to claim that the negative side effects of nitrous oxide inhalation are not widely known, regularly discussed or previously warned against, we can only hope that the attention this tweet has and continues to receive, will go some way to serving as a wake up call for a newer generation of individuals who are seemingly appearing to abuse this drug more than ever before.

___

More information on the effects of nitrous oxide can be found via FRANK here.

To read the full report by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) into the rise of N2O consumption during lockdown, you can do so here.

]]> 21924 0 0 0

people forget that nitrous oxide is literally used when women give BIRTH and even that is mixed with 50% oxygen, whyyy would you inhale that voluntarily pls,

— mikayla?? (@iamkaylapears) June 21, 2020]]>

Not all trends shouldn’t be jumped on. This is one of many. Stupid if you do them

— G. ?????????? (@RampziieTweets) June 21, 2020]]>

Balloons are literally the reason I have fits and lose my memory a lot, literally all year last year I was having MRI scans and currently waiting for an appointment to go Sheffield hospital for radiotherapy, from jan 2019 I was havin seizures between 6-12 times a week, stupidity https://t.co/d7jMfusozC

— Brooke?? (@Brookehamiltxn) June 21, 2020]]>

Honestly this should be a wake up call for a lot of you! No one thinks about the seriousness of it until something bad happens to them. I have and always will be against them however pathetic it may sound ??‍♀️ https://t.co/7c2zmNVKeK

— Olivia Bell (@_livbell_) June 21, 2020]]>

we need to stop thinking we’re bulletproof ? i thought i was until i experienced the scariest 20 seconds of my life which felt like 20 minutes. couldn’t speak, hear or see anything followed my severe panic attacks and difficulty breathing for hours. they are SO dangerous !! https://t.co/verxTJHOVx

— emma (@emmanorrisx) June 21, 2020]]>

Let’s cancel balloons right now pic.twitter.com/2u3H8qPnAD

— Kenza (@sixkenza) June 21, 2020]]>

For anyone thinking it’s helium it’s not, it’s nitrous oxide which damages brain cells and the nerve system causing your body responses to be slow

— M✨ (@cumcussion) June 21, 2020]]> The hidden burden of laughing gas]]>

people forget that nitrous oxide is literally used when women give BIRTH and even that is mixed with 50% oxygen, whyyy would you inhale that voluntarily pls,

— mikayla (@iamkaylapears) June 21, 2020]]>

Not all trends shouldn’t be jumped on. This is one of many. Stupid if you do them

— Dad (@RampziieTweets) June 21, 2020]]>

Honestly this should be a wake up call for a lot of you! No one thinks about the seriousness of it until something bad happens to them. I have and always will be against them however pathetic it may sound 🤷🏽‍♀️ https://t.co/7c2zmNVKeK

— Olivia Bell (@_livbell_) June 21, 2020]]>

we need to stop thinking we’re bulletproof 😩 i thought i was until i experienced the scariest 20 seconds of my life which felt like 20 minutes. couldn’t speak, hear or see anything followed my severe panic attacks and difficulty breathing for hours. they are SO dangerous !! https://t.co/verxTJHOVx

— emma (@emmanorrisx) June 21, 2020]]>

people forget that nitrous oxide is literally used when women give BIRTH and even that is mixed with 50% oxygen, whyyy would you inhale that voluntarily pls,

— mikayla🇯🇲 (@iamkaylapears) June 21, 2020]]>

Not all trends shouldn’t be jumped on. This is one of many. Stupid if you do them

— G. 🖤👊🏿👊🏾👊🏽👊🏼🖤 (@RampziieTweets) June 21, 2020]]>

Balloons are literally the reason I have fits and lose my memory a lot, literally all year last year I was having MRI scans and currently waiting for an appointment to go Sheffield hospital for radiotherapy, from jan 2019 I was havin seizures between 6-12 times a week, stupidity https://t.co/d7jMfusozC

— Brooke🕺🏽 (@Brookehamiltxn) June 21, 2020]]>

Honestly this should be a wake up call for a lot of you! No one thinks about the seriousness of it until something bad happens to them. I have and always will be against them however pathetic it may sound 🤷🏽‍♀️ https://t.co/7c2zmNVKeK

— Olivia Bell (@_livbell_) June 21, 2020]]>

we need to stop thinking we’re bulletproof 😩 i thought i was until i experienced the scariest 20 seconds of my life which felt like 20 minutes. couldn’t speak, hear or see anything followed my severe panic attacks and difficulty breathing for hours. they are SO dangerous !! https://t.co/verxTJHOVx

— emma (@emmanorrisx) June 21, 2020]]>

Let’s cancel balloons right now pic.twitter.com/2u3H8qPnAD

— Kenza (@sixkenza) June 21, 2020]]>

For anyone thinking it’s helium it’s not, it’s nitrous oxide which damages brain cells and the nerve system causing your body responses to be slow

— M✨ (@cumcussion) June 21, 2020]]> The hidden burden of laughing gas]]>

people forget that nitrous oxide is literally used when women give BIRTH and even that is mixed with 50% oxygen, whyyy would you inhale that voluntarily pls,

— mikayla🇯🇲 (@iamkaylapears) June 21, 2020]]>

Not all trends shouldn’t be jumped on. This is one of many. Stupid if you do them

— G. 🖤👊🏿👊🏾👊🏽👊🏼🖤 (@RampziieTweets) June 21, 2020]]>

Balloons are literally the reason I have fits and lose my memory a lot, literally all year last year I was having MRI scans and currently waiting for an appointment to go Sheffield hospital for radiotherapy, from jan 2019 I was havin seizures between 6-12 times a week, stupidity https://t.co/d7jMfusozC

— Brooke🕺🏽 (@Brookehamiltxn) June 21, 2020]]>

Honestly this should be a wake up call for a lot of you! No one thinks about the seriousness of it until something bad happens to them. I have and always will be against them however pathetic it may sound 🤷🏽‍♀️ https://t.co/7c2zmNVKeK

— Olivia Bell (@_livbell_) June 21, 2020]]>

we need to stop thinking we’re bulletproof 😩 i thought i was until i experienced the scariest 20 seconds of my life which felt like 20 minutes. couldn’t speak, hear or see anything followed my severe panic attacks and difficulty breathing for hours. they are SO dangerous !! https://t.co/verxTJHOVx

— emma (@emmanorrisx) June 21, 2020]]>

Let’s cancel balloons right now pic.twitter.com/2u3H8qPnAD

— Kenza (@sixkenza) June 21, 2020]]>

For anyone thinking it’s helium it’s not, it’s nitrous oxide which damages brain cells and the nerve system causing your body responses to be slow

— M✨ (@cumcussion) June 21, 2020]]> The hidden burden of laughing gas]]>

people forget that nitrous oxide is literally used when women give BIRTH and even that is mixed with 50% oxygen, whyyy would you inhale that voluntarily pls,

— mikayla🇯🇲 (@iamkaylapears) June 21, 2020]]>

Not all trends shouldn’t be jumped on. This is one of many. Stupid if you do them

— G. 🖤👊🏿👊🏾👊🏽👊🏼🖤 (@RampziieTweets) June 21, 2020]]>

Balloons are literally the reason I have fits and lose my memory a lot, literally all year last year I was having MRI scans and currently waiting for an appointment to go Sheffield hospital for radiotherapy, from jan 2019 I was havin seizures between 6-12 times a week, stupidity https://t.co/d7jMfusozC

— Brooke🕺🏽 (@Brookehamiltxn) June 21, 2020]]>

Honestly this should be a wake up call for a lot of you! No one thinks about the seriousness of it until something bad happens to them. I have and always will be against them however pathetic it may sound 🤷🏽‍♀️ https://t.co/7c2zmNVKeK

— Olivia Bell (@_livbell_) June 21, 2020]]>

we need to stop thinking we’re bulletproof 😩 i thought i was until i experienced the scariest 20 seconds of my life which felt like 20 minutes. couldn’t speak, hear or see anything followed my severe panic attacks and difficulty breathing for hours. they are SO dangerous !! https://t.co/verxTJHOVx

— emma (@emmanorrisx) June 21, 2020]]>

Let’s cancel balloons right now pic.twitter.com/2u3H8qPnAD

— Kenza (@sixkenza) June 21, 2020]]>

For anyone thinking it’s helium it’s not, it’s nitrous oxide which damages brain cells and the nerve system causing your body responses to be slow

— M✨ (@cumcussion) June 21, 2020]]> ]]> The hidden burden of laughing gas]]>

people forget that nitrous oxide is literally used when women give BIRTH and even that is mixed with 50% oxygen, whyyy would you inhale that voluntarily pls,

— mikayla🇯🇲 (@iamkaylapears) June 21, 2020]]>

Not all trends shouldn’t be jumped on. This is one of many. Stupid if you do them

— G. 🖤👊🏿👊🏾👊🏽👊🏼🖤 (@RampziieTweets) June 21, 2020]]>

Balloons are literally the reason I have fits and lose my memory a lot, literally all year last year I was having MRI scans and currently waiting for an appointment to go Sheffield hospital for radiotherapy, from jan 2019 I was havin seizures between 6-12 times a week, stupidity https://t.co/d7jMfusozC

— Brooke🕺🏽 (@Brookehamiltxn) June 21, 2020]]>

Honestly this should be a wake up call for a lot of you! No one thinks about the seriousness of it until something bad happens to them. I have and always will be against them however pathetic it may sound 🤷🏽‍♀️ https://t.co/7c2zmNVKeK

— Olivia Bell (@_livbell_) June 21, 2020]]>

we need to stop thinking we’re bulletproof 😩 i thought i was until i experienced the scariest 20 seconds of my life which felt like 20 minutes. couldn’t speak, hear or see anything followed my severe panic attacks and difficulty breathing for hours. they are SO dangerous !! https://t.co/verxTJHOVx

— emma (@emmanorrisx) June 21, 2020]]>

Let’s cancel balloons right now pic.twitter.com/2u3H8qPnAD

— Kenza (@sixkenza) June 21, 2020]]>

For anyone thinking it’s helium it’s not, it’s nitrous oxide which damages brain cells and the nerve system causing your body responses to be slow

— M✨ (@cumcussion) June 21, 2020]]> ]]> The hidden burden of laughing gas]]> https://themanc.com/trending/this-1000-piece-jigsaw-will-keep-any-friends-fan-entertained/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:43:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21928

This article contains affiliate links.

It probably won't come as too much of a shock to learn that the manufacturing and sales of jigsaw puzzles are up 10-fold since the start of lockdown.

Completing a jigsaw often takes peak concentration, an eye for detail and a test of your patience.

Most importantly though, it takes time.

There really is no better way to kill a few hours than to complete a jigsaw and all the extra hours we've had on our hands over the last few months amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic couldn't have proved that to be more true.

Jigsaws aren't for everyone, but with sales of the puzzles booming since lockdown began, it seems more and more people are making them a skill they're keen to master. If you're looking for your next games night jigsaw and you're a fan of the classic 90s sitcom Friends, then we've found this cracking one on Amazon and according to the product description, it's "the perfect activity to complete whether you’re sipping coffee, or hanging out with your chick and duck".

The Winning Moves 1000-piece Friends Jigsaw features a "selection of hilarious photos from the show, like the One with the Giant Poking Device, or The One with the Thanksgiving Flashbacks."

It's designed to "keep you entertained for hours as you put the picture together".

Not just for amateur jigsaw fans either, this puzzle "would look stunning on the wall of any fan or collector."

"Like the show itself, this puzzle is a high-quality, official product that is created to stand the test of time, so put it on display and guests will be screaming “OH. MY. GOD.” before you know it".

The jigsaw is retailing on Amazon at £9.99 + postage/packaging and has a multitude of positive 5* reviews from plenty of satisfied customers, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

It’s also eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

If you’re a Friends fan looking for a way to kill a few hours during lockdown, or know someone that is, then you can get the Winning Moves 1000-piece Friends Jigsaw from Amazon here.

]]> 21928 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/two-men-stabbed-in-clayton-vale-what-we-know-so-far/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:01:58 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21929

Two men have been stabbed at Clayton Vale country park, according to reports.

Both victims are in their twenties and have been taken to hospital for treatment. It is not known what condition they are in.

Police rushed to the Clayton-based beauty spot at around 11.10pm on Sunday evening after receiving reports of two men being attacked in the nearby region.

The incident is being treated as "isolated" with no apparent wider threat to the general public.

No arrests have yet been made, and Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information to come forward.

Two cordons are currently in place not far from the Clayton Vale country park entrance.

]]> 21929 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/asda-releases-new-gin-range-inspired-by-classic-childhood-sweets/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:03:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21969

ASDA has announced the launch of a brand new range of speciality flavoured gins and it's a throwback to some of our favourite childhood sweets.

The UK supermarket chain is releasing three new gins to its ever-expanding Extra Special spirits collection.

Each new gin flavour is inspired by the classic sweets we all know and love from childhood and they're now available at stores across the UK, just in time for the scorching hot weather we're set for this week.

The three new flavours are - Strawberry Laces, Rhubarb & Custard and Cola Cube.

Each bottle has an ABV of 40% and is perfect for teaming with a choice of tonic waters, or a zesty lemonade for the ideal summer tipple to sip in the garden as the temperatures hike up.

If that wasn't enough, they're also infused with shimmery glitter too.

Speaking on the release of the new gin collection, Marion Muir, Spirits Product Development Manager at ASDA, comments: "Novelty gins have become a summer essential for our customers who love to try innovative and wonderful flavours."

"The new range has been created to ensure the gins are both delicious to drink yet also dazzling to look at, delivering popular flavours we know the nation loves,"

"And at a great price point too."

A 70cl bottle will set you back £18 and they're available on shelves from today - Monday 22nd June.

You can get your hands on this new Extra Special gin range online via the ASDA website here, or from in-store.

It's advised that you check the opening times for your local store before making any trips and you can do so on the store locator here.

]]> 21969 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/disneyland-paris-set-to-reopen-on-july-15/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:41:13 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21975

Disneyland Paris will officially welcome back guests next month - but ticket-holders are being told to expect numerous changes.

Everyone over the age of 11 will be told to wear a face covering when walking around the park, whilst the use of Fast Passes (which offer people the chance to skip lengthy queues) are being temporarily suspended.

There will also be compulsory advanced ticketing measures in place, as well as social distancing protocols.

Several experiences, shows or events will be forced to remain closed in order to meet safety criteria ensure the wellbeing of guests.

The theme park itself will open to the public for the first time in three months on July 15 - but hotels and resorts will open at later dates.

Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne is planning to welcome guests on July 20, with Hotel Santa Fe opening from August 3.

The Disneyland Hotel is set to remain shut until autumn (with a planned September 7 return).

Other accommodation on site remains closed until further notice.

Natacha Rafalski, President of Disneyland Paris, said: "All of us at Disneyland Paris are excited to be on the path to reopening over the next few weeks.

"Making magic means even more, as we reflect on the resilience of our Cast Members and community, the enthusiasm of our guests and fans, and the positive momentum of many reopenings in the tourism industry across Europe. 

"We are looking forward to the return of our Cast Members and reopening our gates for guests to once again enjoy."

France opened its borders to UK visitors last week - although visitors will be asked to quarantine for two weeks.

]]> 21975 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/coronavirus-set-to-cost-manchester-732m-according-to-latest-research/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:49:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22004

The devastating impact of COVID-19 on the Manchester economy has just been laid bare - with research revealing the pandemic will cost the city £732m by the end of 2020/21 alone. 

Ten local councils and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) released the deflating findings - with the numbers showing £236m pumped into crisis response and almost £496m in lost revenue. 

According to GMCA, the total net deficit facing local government finance is £368m when taking grants and reserves into account. 

The ten Greater Manchester councils are estimating additional costs of £225m - with £71m spent on increased adult social care, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and reduction in charging income (day support).

An extra £18m will go towards children’s social care, £13m on education, £33m on housing, highways and public health.

Council finances have also suffered due to a lower amount of commercial income, business rates, council tax, and sales, fees and charges during the pandemic.

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “The COVID crisis has landed heavily on our councils after a decade of severe cuts. Even so, they have been working wonders in recent weeks to support people and communities through this and now need and deserve the Government’s direct help. 

“Councils will be crucial to the recovery from COVID and getting communities back on their feet, but won’t be able to play that role with a black hole in their finances.

“This analysis lays bare the scale of the funding challenge facing Greater Manchester’s councils. Without urgent support, this funding crisis will engulf local government and endanger the vital services that councils provide to the community, particularly for the most vulnerable.

“We know that this virus has hit the poorest communities hardest. We have also heard the Government’s promises to “level up” the country. The time has come for it to make good on those promises and give Greater Manchester and its councils the resources they need to lead recovery and build back better.”

David Molyneux, Leader of Wigan Council and Portfolio Lead for Resources added: “Local government finances have been under pressure for many years, and what this health pandemic has done is exposed how our public services have been stripped to their bare bones. 

“We’ve risen to the challenge to help those who need it, but it’s been at a massive expense. The balance sheet of expenditure and losses shows the stark financial toll we’re having to bear.”

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has also been severely impacted by the COVID crisis and subsequent lack of passengers.

According to GMCA, grants from the Department for Transport (DfT) of £24.97m have helped to “provide a welcome relief” but still leave TfGM with a £1.8m deficit. 

Without further government support, GMCA have warned there will be further deficits of £30-£40m for the rest of the financial year (Aug 2020-Mar 2021). 

Discussions between GMCA and DfT are ongoing.

]]> 22004 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/theres-a-plane-flying-over-the-etihad-that-says-white-lives-matter-burnley/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:55:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22030

Just moments after Manchester City and Burnley players took a knee in tonight's Premier League clash, a plane was flown over the Etihad Stadium with a sign that read 'White Lives Matter'.

The aircraft, which could be heard on Sky Sports' live broadcast, circled the stadium as the pre-match preparations were underway in east Manchester, but it is not known if any of the players noticed.

Twitter did, however, and people are not happy – with hundreds of football fans labelling the stunt as both "disgraceful" and "embarrassing".

https://twitter.com/LadyTyke74/status/1275152810976444419

https://twitter.com/SamLee/status/1275142199898931203

Premier League staff and players have been widely praised for their attitudes and collective solidarity over the last few weeks, by supporting the Black Lives Matter movement during what has been an extremely tough time for people of colour around the world.

Meanwhile, Manchester City are 2-0 up against Burnley, who will no doubt condemn the stunt after the final whistle.

We're yet to understand if an investigation is underway.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

]]> 22030 0 0 0

There's a plane flying over the Etihad that says 'White lives matter - Burnley'. Fucking hell, what an absolute embarrassment. Absolute disgrace.

— Sam Lee (@SamLee) June 22, 2020]]>

Plane with a ‘White Lives Matter Burnley’ banner has flown over Manchester tonight.

Well done lads ?? there will be some tantrums over this.

I’m surprised the RAF weren’t scrambled to shoot down the ‘far-right’ aircraft ? pic.twitter.com/2bOoPESjo7

— MISSed M (@LadyTyke74) June 22, 2020]]>

There's a plane flying over the Etihad that says 'White lives matter - Burnley'. Fucking hell, what an absolute embarrassment. Absolute disgrace.

— Sam Lee (@SamLee) June 22, 2020]]>

There's a plane flying over the Etihad that says 'White lives matter - Burnley'. Fucking hell, what an absolute embarrassment. Absolute disgrace.

— Sam Lee (@SamLee) June 22, 2020]]>

Plane with a ‘White Lives Matter Burnley’ banner has flown over Manchester tonight.

Well done lads 😆😆 there will be some tantrums over this.

I’m surprised the RAF weren’t scrambled to shoot down the ‘far-right’ aircraft 🤭 pic.twitter.com/2bOoPESjo7

— MISSed M (@LadyTyke74) June 22, 2020]]>

There's a plane flying over the Etihad that says 'White lives matter - Burnley'. Fucking hell, what an absolute embarrassment. Absolute disgrace.

— Sam Lee (@SamLee) June 22, 2020]]>

Plane with a ‘White Lives Matter Burnley’ banner has flown over Manchester tonight.

Well done lads 😆😆 there will be some tantrums over this.

I’m surprised the RAF weren’t scrambled to shoot down the ‘far-right’ aircraft 🤭 pic.twitter.com/2bOoPESjo7

— MISSed M (@LadyTyke74) June 22, 2020]]>

There's a plane flying over the Etihad that says 'White lives matter - Burnley'. Fucking hell, what an absolute embarrassment. Absolute disgrace.

— Sam Lee (@SamLee) June 22, 2020]]>

Plane with a ‘White Lives Matter Burnley’ banner has flown over Manchester tonight.

Well done lads 😆😆 there will be some tantrums over this.

I’m surprised the RAF weren’t scrambled to shoot down the ‘far-right’ aircraft 🤭 pic.twitter.com/2bOoPESjo7

— MISSed M (@LadyTyke74) June 22, 2020]]>

There's a plane flying over the Etihad that says 'White lives matter - Burnley'. Fucking hell, what an absolute embarrassment. Absolute disgrace.

— Sam Lee (@SamLee) June 22, 2020]]>

Plane with a ‘White Lives Matter Burnley’ banner has flown over Manchester tonight.

Well done lads 😆😆 there will be some tantrums over this.

I’m surprised the RAF weren’t scrambled to shoot down the ‘far-right’ aircraft 🤭 pic.twitter.com/2bOoPESjo7

— MISSed M (@LadyTyke74) June 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/uk-lockdown-officially-loosened-again-heres-what-has-changed/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:40:00 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22039

Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers in England will all open again for the first time in three months from July 4, Boris Johnson announced this afternoon.

All hospitality will be limited to table service. Hairdressers will need to use visors.

Hotels, campsites and caravan parks may also reopen from this date.

Theme parks, galleries, museums and social clubs can welcome back clientele "if they can do safely."

Outdoor recreation and sport will also be allowed but indoor facilities (such as changing rooms) will remain closed for the time being.

Schools will fully reopen in September.

The announcement represents a significant step towards a full reopening of the UK economy and will come as relieving news for many businesses desperate to resume trading.

Meanwhile, the 2m social distancing guidelines are being reduced to 1m+ - matching the recommendations outlined by the World Health Organisation.

The reduction will enable businesses to serve higher numbers of customers whilst remaining COVID-compliant. The Government is set to publish further guidance on this matter.

From July 4, two households can also meet inside and outside - although mixing multiple households is discouraged.

Speaking in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister stated: "We have trusted in the common sense of the British people and their response has justified our faith."

He added that "this pandemic has inflicted permanent scars," but the Government does "not believe there is currently a second peak of infections to overwhelm the NHS."

"Now we can safely go further and ease the lockdown in England."

The PM emphasised the changes could be reverted depending on the COVID-19 data.

"The virus has not gone away," he said.

"As we have seen in other countries, there will be flare-ups, for which local measures will be needed. And we will not hesitate to apply the breaks and reintroduce restrictions even at national level if required."

]]> 22039 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/crunch-talks-underway-as-trafford-centre-owners-put-administrators-on-standby/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:06:27 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22063

Trafford Centre owner intu has warned the company may enter administration if a deal cannot be struck with lenders by the end of the week.

The shopping centre operator is currently communicating with key stakeholders to keep venues open, and has told KPMG to make contingency plans in the event that crunch talks fail.

intu was already struggling financially before the pandemic and has has now reached debt levels of over £4.5bn.

The company is currently attempting to strike an agreement before a deadline on Friday.

intu stated: "Notwithstanding the progress made with lenders, Intu has also appointed KPMG to contingency plan for administration.

"In the event that Intu properties plc is unable to reach a standstill, it is likely it and certain other central entities will fall into administration."

Thousands of jobs are set to be affected in the event of intu falling into administration.

The company currently employs around 3000 staff, with 100,000 working in stores run by tenants.

There are also as many as 30,000 involved in intu's wider supply chain.

]]> 22063 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/netflix-announces-a-sequel-to-chicken-run-is-coming-next-year/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:46:32 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22074

Netflix UK & Ireland has taken to social media to announce a sequel to the classic Aardman Animations film Chicken Run.

The streaming service confirmed the news to fans on Twitter this morning.

The announcement was made exactly 20 years after the day the original film was released and the sequel is expected to enter production next year.

Chicken Run was released back in 2000 and became an instant much-loved family favourite.

https://twitter.com/NetflixUK/status/1275323166018211840?s=20

The plot centred on a band of chickens at a Yorkshire farm who see a rooster named Rocky as their only hope to escape when their owners prepare to turn them into chicken pies.

It boasted an all-star cast of voice actors including Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson, Miranda Richardson, Timothy Spall and Imelda Staunton. Even two decades after the blockbuster first dropped, Chicken Run still remains the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time, taking $225 million at the box office.

The original film is rated an incredible 97% on the 'Tomatometer' on film critic website Rotten Tomatoes too.

https://twitter.com/aardman/status/1275341158475055104?s=20

Giving fans an insight into the plot of the sequel, Aardman Animations said: "Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream – a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world."

"When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete, but back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat."

"For Ginger and her team, even if it means putting their own hard-won freedom at risk".

"This time, they’re breaking in".

Peter Lord, Aardman Co-Founder and Creative Director, said: "Fans around the world have waited patiently for a sequel idea worthy of Chicken Run so we’re delighted to announce, on the 20th anniversary, that we’ve found the perfect story."

"Netflix feels like the ideal creative partner for this project too: they celebrate the film-maker, which means we can make the film we want to make – the one we really care about – and share it with a global audience."

The Chicken Run sequel will be released globally on Netflix in 2021.

You can find out more information here.

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POULTRY NEWS: Exactly 20 years to the day since the original was released, we can confirm there will be a Chicken Run sequel coming to Netflix!! Produced by @aardman, production is expected to begin next year. Eggsellent.

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) June 23, 2020]]>

Twenty years since the release of Aardman’s first full length feature, Chicken Run, we're excited to confirm the return of Ginger, Rocky and the rest of the coop, in partnership with @netflix.

Read more here: https://t.co/XN4VQp4VD4 pic.twitter.com/wBCpP20EVV

— Aardman Animations (@aardman) June 23, 2020]]>

POULTRY NEWS: Exactly 20 years to the day since the original was released, we can confirm there will be a Chicken Run sequel coming to Netflix!! Produced by @aardman, production is expected to begin next year. Eggsellent.

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) June 23, 2020]]>

Twenty years since the release of Aardman’s first full length feature, Chicken Run, we're excited to confirm the return of Ginger, Rocky and the rest of the coop, in partnership with @netflix.

Read more here: https://t.co/XN4VQp4VD4 pic.twitter.com/wBCpP20EVV

— Aardman (@aardman) June 23, 2020]]>

POULTRY NEWS: Exactly 20 years to the day since the original was released, we can confirm there will be a Chicken Run sequel coming to Netflix!! Produced by @aardman, production is expected to begin next year. Eggsellent.

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) June 23, 2020]]>

Twenty years since the release of Aardman’s first full length feature, Chicken Run, we're excited to confirm the return of Ginger, Rocky and the rest of the coop, in partnership with @netflix.

Read more here: https://t.co/XN4VQp4VD4 pic.twitter.com/wBCpP20EVV

— Aardman Animations (@aardman) June 23, 2020]]>

POULTRY NEWS: Exactly 20 years to the day since the original was released, we can confirm there will be a Chicken Run sequel coming to Netflix!! Produced by @aardman, production is expected to begin next year. Eggsellent.

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) June 23, 2020]]>

Twenty years since the release of Aardman’s first full length feature, Chicken Run, we're excited to confirm the return of Ginger, Rocky and the rest of the coop, in partnership with @netflix.

Read more here: https://t.co/XN4VQp4VD4 pic.twitter.com/wBCpP20EVV

— Aardman Animations (@aardman) June 23, 2020]]>

POULTRY NEWS: Exactly 20 years to the day since the original was released, we can confirm there will be a Chicken Run sequel coming to Netflix!! Produced by @aardman, production is expected to begin next year. Eggsellent.

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) June 23, 2020]]>

Twenty years since the release of Aardman’s first full length feature, Chicken Run, we're excited to confirm the return of Ginger, Rocky and the rest of the coop, in partnership with @netflix.

Read more here: https://t.co/XN4VQp4VD4 pic.twitter.com/wBCpP20EVV

— Aardman Animations (@aardman) June 23, 2020]]>

POULTRY NEWS: Exactly 20 years to the day since the original was released, we can confirm there will be a Chicken Run sequel coming to Netflix!! Produced by @aardman, production is expected to begin next year. Eggsellent.

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) June 23, 2020]]>

Twenty years since the release of Aardman’s first full length feature, Chicken Run, we're excited to confirm the return of Ginger, Rocky and the rest of the coop, in partnership with @netflix.

Read more here: https://t.co/XN4VQp4VD4 pic.twitter.com/wBCpP20EVV

— Aardman Animations (@aardman) June 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/lidl-launches-range-of-sunbeds-and-swimming-pools-for-pets/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:26:56 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22091

Lidl has launched a new pet range that includes sunbeds and swimming pools just in time for this week's scorching hot weather.

The supermarket chain is here to help you look after your four-legged friends as part of its Pet Week.

As temperatures are set to soar this week, even predicted to reach the thirties in some parts of the UK, many Brits will be spending time in the garden. Pet owners will know it's important to make sure our furry family members are taken care of in the sunshine too, which is why Lidl's new pet range is perfect.

The highlight of the new range is the Zoofari Pet Bed with Sun Shade and it's only £19.99.

It's suitable for indoor and outdoor use, but is perfectly designed to give pets some relief from the hot sunshine in the garden. It has a weight capacity of 60kg, sun protection of UV50 and a raised position that provides added ventilation to keep them nice and cool.

The sun shade can also be removed, so that it’s easy to store away, or can be used as a dog bed indoors.

If you really want to cool down your pets in the hot weather, Lidl’s Dog Pool (£29.99) is sure to do the trick. Quick to set up with no inflating required, the pool has a non-slip base and sturdy walls allowing pooches to safely enjoy a summer swim.

Lidl’s Dog Agility Set is also ideal for keeping dogs active and stimulated during the summer months.

Don't worry, Lidl hasn't forgotten about cats either as the new range includes a number of products that are perfect for keeping feline friends entertained all day long, whilst also helping to maintain their grooming routine too.

The full range of products and prices are:

• Dog Pool - £29.99
• Pet Bed with Sun Shade - £19.99
• Dog Agility Set - £9.99
• Pet Car Seat Cover - £6.99
• Step on Dog Water Fountain - £9.99
• Pet Travel Kit - £14.99
• Simon’s Cat Cat Scratching Post - £9.99
• Simon’s Cat Cat Bed - £9.99
• Grumpy Cat Cat Toy - £2.49
• Micro-Chip Cat Flap - £44.99
• Pet Grooming Set - £14.99

Lidl's new range of pet purchases are available to get your hands on from 25th June.

You can shop online via the Lidl website here, or in-store.

It's advised that you check the opening times of your local Lidl branch before making any trips and you can do so via the store locator here.

]]> 22091 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-manchester-skin-clinic-giving-nhs-staff-free-hydrating-facials/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:32:17 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22096

Coronavirus has often been called an “invisible threat”. But the damage it’s caused has been visible on our NHS heroes’ faces for months.  

We’ve all seen the pictures of nurses and doctors staring directly into the camera after spending a dozen hours with PPE pressed onto their skin. 

Tired eyes. Bruised cheeks. Thick, red rectangular imprints across the bridge of their nose. 

By the end of their shifts, healthcare workers can look and feel like they’ve gone ten rounds with the virus. 

After seeing these images of the exhausted key workers go viral, SKIN HQ saw a perfect opportunity to help. They elected to offer hydrating facials that soothe damaged skin.

And, by way of thanks for all their hard work, NHS staff won’t be charged a penny. 

Demand has been enormous, and thousands have already signed up to book an appointment at one of SKIN HQ’s five clinics across the UK. 

Founder Haroon Danis said: “When we went into lockdown, we wanted to do something to help the NHS heroes and key workers.

“We started to notice images of nurses and doctors with damaged skin from constant use of the PPE, and we knew what we could do. 

“By offering free hydrating facials, we’re helping these workers get rid of all the dry skin and repair some of the damage left behind by PPE - which can be caused after working long hours in sweaty, humid conditions.

“Our treatments help to ease some of the bruising and make people feel better both physically and mentally.”

More than 23,000 people have rushed to reserve a facial since the campaign was launched back in April. 

“We’ve had such a really positive response,” Haroon tells us. 

“It’s been really amazing for us to be honest, and all the team are really proud to be part of it.”

Over £1,380,000 worth of free SKIN HQ sessions have been allocated to NHS members so far - giving nurses and doctors the chance to recuperate from endless hours of brave work on the frontline. 

And Haroon has confirmed the offer is not stopping any time soon.

“We’re not taking it down; we’re not ending the campaign,” he tells us. 

“If any NHS heroes want to join up, they can at any time. We just want to keep it going until this situation is all over. 

“All you need to do is go to our website and it’s right there on the homepage. Fill in your details and we will call you back to arrange a time.”

The very first SKIN HQ was set up right here in Manchester on St John Street, and the clinic has gone from strength to strength ever since - having expanded nationwide (to London, Liverpool, Birmingham and Bradford). 

Interest in their franchising scheme has also surged during lockdown - with inquiries flooding in from both medical professionals and those in sectors affected by the financial crisis.

To learn more about the amazing work SKIN HQ are doing, head over to their website. 

]]> 22096 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/lockdown-update-weddings-can-take-place-and-schools-to-fully-reopen/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:05:48 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22187

Boris Johnson has revealed that weddings will be able to take place once again, whilst confirming that schools will fully reopen later in the year.

Couples will be able to tie the knot again in small ceremonies from next month.

Places of worship will be able to reopen for prayer and services including weddings with a maximum of 30 people, all subject to social distancing.

https://twitter.com/LBCNews/status/1275398721300201472

Primary and secondary school pupils will return to education facilities from September onwards, provided it is safe to do so.

The Prime Minister revealed the news in the House of Commons this afternoon - with his statement representing the biggest lift in England lockdown measures since the country closed in March.

https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1275399937178697729

Bans on weddings and civil partnerships were also lifted in Wales on Monday, but services must be small enough in order to protect guests.

This is breaking news story. More to follow.

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Primary and Secondary schools will reopen in September with full attendance expected, Boris Johnson announces.

Watch Live: https://t.co/Tz6V7XVsyw pic.twitter.com/bbDGPsGSO3

— LBC News (@LBCNews) June 23, 2020]]>

“Places of worship will be able to reopen for prayer and services including weddings with a maximum of 30 people, all subject to social distancing”

PM Boris Johnson sets out a further easing of lockdown in England

Latest: https://t.co/TNnmnYWvkC pic.twitter.com/SfKDkwQHCw

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 23, 2020]]>

“Places of worship will be able to reopen for prayer and services including weddings with a maximum of 30 people, all subject to social distancing”

PM Boris Johnson sets out a further easing of lockdown in England

Latest: https://t.co/TNnmnYWvkC pic.twitter.com/SfKDkwQHCw

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 23, 2020]]>

Primary and Secondary schools will reopen in September with full attendance expected, Boris Johnson announces.

Watch Live: https://t.co/Tz6V7XVsyw pic.twitter.com/bbDGPsGSO3

— LBC News (@LBCNews) June 23, 2020]]>

“Places of worship will be able to reopen for prayer and services including weddings with a maximum of 30 people, all subject to social distancing”

PM Boris Johnson sets out a further easing of lockdown in England

Latest: https://t.co/TNnmnYWvkC pic.twitter.com/SfKDkwQHCw

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 23, 2020]]>

Primary and Secondary schools will reopen in September with full attendance expected, Boris Johnson announces.

Watch Live: https://t.co/Tz6V7XVsyw pic.twitter.com/bbDGPsGSO3

— LBC News (@LBCNews) June 23, 2020]]>

“Places of worship will be able to reopen for prayer and services including weddings with a maximum of 30 people, all subject to social distancing”

PM Boris Johnson sets out a further easing of lockdown in England

Latest: https://t.co/TNnmnYWvkC pic.twitter.com/SfKDkwQHCw

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 23, 2020]]>

Primary and Secondary schools will reopen in September with full attendance expected, Boris Johnson announces.

Watch Live: https://t.co/Tz6V7XVsyw pic.twitter.com/bbDGPsGSO3

— LBC News (@LBCNews) June 23, 2020]]>

“Places of worship will be able to reopen for prayer and services including weddings with a maximum of 30 people, all subject to social distancing”

PM Boris Johnson sets out a further easing of lockdown in England

Latest: https://t.co/TNnmnYWvkC pic.twitter.com/SfKDkwQHCw

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 23, 2020]]>

Primary and Secondary schools will reopen in September with full attendance expected, Boris Johnson announces.

Watch Live: https://t.co/Tz6V7XVsyw pic.twitter.com/bbDGPsGSO3

— LBC News (@LBCNews) June 23, 2020]]>

“Places of worship will be able to reopen for prayer and services including weddings with a maximum of 30 people, all subject to social distancing”

PM Boris Johnson sets out a further easing of lockdown in England

Latest: https://t.co/TNnmnYWvkC pic.twitter.com/SfKDkwQHCw

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/everything-we-can-and-cant-do-in-this-next-phase-of-lockdown/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:17:01 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22221

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today outlined to Parliament the next phase of loosening lockdown restrictions to commence in England from 4th July.

He addressed the House of Commons at 12:30pm this afternoon.

The two-metre social distancing guidelines are being reduced to one-metre+, which matches the recommendations outlined by the World Health Organisation and this reduction will enable businesses to serve higher numbers of customers, whilst remaining COVID-compliant.

The government is set to publish further guidance on this matter.

The announcement represents a significant step towards a full reopening of the UK economy and will come as relieving news for many businesses desperate to resume trading.

Ahead of lockdown restrictions loosening in England, here is the full list of businesses and venues which have been given the green light to once again reopen to the public, and which must continue to remain closed.

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Which venues can reopen?

The following list of businesses and venues can reopen to the public from Saturday 4th July 2020:

• Hotels
• Bed & Breakfasts
• Holiday Homes
• Campsites
• Caravan Parks
• Boarding Houses
• Places of Worship
• Libraries
• Workplace Canteens
• Bars
• Pubs
• Cinemas
• Museums and Galleries
• Outdoor Playgrounds
• Funfairs
• Theme Parks
• Amusement Arcades
• Model Villages

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Which venues must remain closed?

The following list of businesses and venues cannot reopen to the public from Saturday 4th July 2020 and must remain closed until further notice:

• Nightclubs
• Bowling Alleys
• Indoor Play Areas eg: Softplay
• Spas
• Nail Bars
• Tattoo Parlours
• Indoor Gyms and Fitness Centres
• Swimming Pools
• Waterparks
• Conference Centres

Guidance ahead of reopening is set to be published by the government in full in due course.

For further information, guidance and support amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please refer to official resources on gov.uk/coronavirus.

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According to the latest figures released by the Department of Health & Social Care, a total of 42,647 people have sadly died after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1275060863716585474?s=20

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As of 9am 22 June, there have been 8,029,757 tests, with 139,659 tests on 21 June.

305,289 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 21 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,647 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/mJg2FQa94y

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 22, 2020]]>

As of 9am 22 June, there have been 8,029,757 tests, with 139,659 tests on 21 June.

305,289 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 21 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,647 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/mJg2FQa94y

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 22, 2020]]>

As of 9am 22 June, there have been 8,029,757 tests, with 139,659 tests on 21 June.

305,289 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 21 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,647 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/mJg2FQa94y

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 22, 2020]]>

As of 9am 22 June, there have been 8,029,757 tests, with 139,659 tests on 21 June.

305,289 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 21 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,647 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/mJg2FQa94y

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 22, 2020]]>

As of 9am 22 June, there have been 8,029,757 tests, with 139,659 tests on 21 June.

305,289 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 21 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,647 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/mJg2FQa94y

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 22, 2020]]>

As of 9am 22 June, there have been 8,029,757 tests, with 139,659 tests on 21 June.

305,289 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 21 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,647 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/mJg2FQa94y

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 22, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/this-homemade-iced-coffee-maker-is-perfect-for-refreshing-summer-mornings/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:11:54 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22240

This article contains affiliate links.

There's nothing like starting your morning with a fresh cup of coffee and for some of us, it's the only way to start the day on the right foot.

Without that first cup, we just wouldn't function - does this ring true for you?

Iced coffee and cold brew blends are somewhat of a newly-popular phenomenon though, hence making them not everyone's preference, but as temperatures are set to soar this week across the UK, even reaching highs of 30 degrees in some places, there really couldn't be a more appropriate chance to try cold coffee out for size.

If you fancy getting on board with that, then we've found a homemade cold brew coffee maker on Amazon and it's perfect for a refreshing start to summer mornings.

The Elegant Life Cold Brew Coffee Maker is impeccably designed and incredibly versatile.

It has a sleek round-shaped carafe, handle and spout to help you pour coffee easily and reduce accidental spills.

According to the product description on Amazon, it's really easy to brew the perfect cup by "scooping 14 to 16 tablespoons of your favourite coarsely-ground coffee beans into the filter, filling with water and putting it in fridge for 12-24 hours".

It has a stainless steal filter, which is "the best choice for coffee brewing" as it "can avoid blocking and excess oil residue", a silicon sealing design to "keep your cold brew coffee fresh for weeks" and an "airtight lid [to] avoid losing flavor or freshness".

It doesn't just have to be for cold brew coffee though.

As mentioned, it's an extremely versatile product and is perfect for preparing and serving all sorts of cold drinks such as water, milk, iced tea, coffee, lemonade, juice and wine or anything else that suits your imagination.

It also has a 1L / 35oz volume capacity, so it's ideal for serving family or entertaining guests.

It’s retailing on Amazon at £13.99 + postage/packaging and has a multitude of positive reviews from plenty of satisfied customers, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

It’s also eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

If you’re happily in the cold coffee fan club, or you're up for giving it a try, then you can get the Elegant Life Cold Brew Coffee Maker from Amazon here.

]]> 22240 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/aldi-is-selling-strawberry-prosecco-flavour-cream-for-less-than-2/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:55:52 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22241

Afternoon Tea is the most British of all British treats. Especially when there's a dash of booze involved.

The latest summertime snack to hit the Aldi shelves ticks all the boxes for a fun lunch in the sun, or picnic with a kick.

The supermarket is putting a bubbly, modern-day twist on classic national favourite with the release of a limited-edition Extra Thick Strawberry & Prosecco Cream.

The product rolls a multitude of sunny ingredients into a single spread - with prosecco, cream and strawberries mixed in amongst the 100% British fresh cream.

Suitable for smearing over warm and cold desserts alike (Aldi recommend scooping "a generous helping onto Aldi’s Specially Selected British Strawberries"), these jars appear to be the perfect accompaniment for some countryside snacking.

The 150g pots are mighty cheap, too, which perhaps unsurprising given the source.

You can pick them up in store in for just £1.49 each.

It's official. Summertime is here.

]]> 22241 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/you-can-now-get-tea-that-actually-tastes-like-chocolate-digestives/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:32:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22265

Biscuits and tea were made to go together. They're a perfect pairing like fish & chips, bread & butter or cheese & crackers. Having one without the other never feels quite right.

We're all in agreement on that.

But the choice of sweet snack to go with that delicious brew? That's a real hullaballoo.

The tea-dunking debacle remains as rife today as ever before - with heated debate over which bicky is best for dipping into hot drinks.

If you're on Team Digestive, however - this new type of tea is for you.

Bird & Blend have created a brew that already tastes just like chocolate biscuits - meaning you'll get a hit of melted sugar with every sip and not have to worry about leaving soggy crumbs at the bottom of your mug.

Made with Sri Lankan black tea, cocoa nibs, cocoa shells, fenugreek, liquorice, cardamom and natural flavouring, the tea apparently contains a "smooth cocoa hit with a chocolatey biscuit base" - allowing you to whip up a smooth, velvety cuppa in minutes.

Bird & Blend have published instructions online on how to tune this type of tea just right, and you can pick up a pack from their website.

De-lish.

]]> 22265 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/northern-nostalgia-our-audience-share-their-best-driving-to-blackpool-memories/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:06:27 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22268

"Manchester has everything except a beach"

You'll have heard that said before, right?

It's a legendary quote by Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown and if we're honest, it hits the nail on the head.

Our city has a lot to be proud of and there's no doubt we're proud about it, but no matter how hard we try, we just can't change geography. This means we'll never quite have a 'proper beach' and it's probably why every Mancunian has distinct memories of driving to Blackpool.

Yes, there's plenty of nearby beaches and seaside towns, but everyone's been to Blackpool.

If you weren't familiar with that first quote, then we can guarantee you'll have heard this said before at some point - "first one to see Blackpool Tower gets a quid". It's a classic distraction technique for all Northern parents that's seemingly used when they just want the kids to be quiet in the back of the car for a bit.

We shared this nostalgic memory on Facebook yesterday to reminisce with our audience of loyal Mancunians and we overwhelmingly received thousands of replies.

It really was a trip down memory lane.

https://www.facebook.com/themancuk/photos/a.1415446655381975/2748599955399965/?type=3&theater

Some of the responses we received are just far too good not to share.

We've selected a few to feature in this article that seemed to resonate the best with our audience, received the most interactions overall and that we think really capture the essence of a trip to Blackpool.

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How brilliant are these?

If you want to have a read of the rest of the memories, head on over to the post on our Facebook page here.

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Posted by The Manc on Monday, 22 June 2020

]]> https://themanc.com/trending/uk-set-for-the-hottest-days-of-the-year-on-wednesday-and-thursday/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:13:55 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22301

The UK is hotting up this week with scorching weather set for both Wednesday and Thursday.

It's believed that the hottest day of the year so far could be recorded three times over this week and temperatures may get even close to 34°C in some parts of the country.

This has prompted the Met Office to issue a level two heat alert for most of England.

The Met Office defines a heatwave as "an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity" and the heatwave threshold, which varies depending on location, is reached when daily maximum temperatures are met or exceeded for three consecutive days.

Although highs of 30°C are averaged for the next two days, with a peak on Thursday, it's unlikely that they will come close to / or exceed the hottest June day ever recorded.

The highest UK maximum June temperature is 35.6°C - set in Southampton on 28th June 1976.

https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1275668728177401857?s=20

The Met Office has released a heat map indicated which parts of the country are set to see the highest temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday.

Commenting on the reasoning behind the heatwave hike in temperatures expected this week, Dan Suri, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: "We quite often see warm, southerly air from the continent bringing these high temperatures to the UK in summer, however this week, the air across the UK has arrived from the Atlantic."

"This Atlantic air will descend and warm up as it moves across the UK and this in combination with clear skies and strong late-June sunshine, we’re seeing temperatures rise."

Across Greater Manchester, temperature highs of 29°C are expected over the next two days.

Those who aren't a fan of heatwaves - the "I like it warm, but I don't like it this warm" type of people - will be relieved to hear that fresher, cooler air is expected from Saturday onward.

For more information, please refer to the Met Office website here.

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Here's more information about our #heatwave definitionhttps://t.co/O58WGLa6YI pic.twitter.com/VcB2hxrpdE

— Met Office (@metoffice) June 24, 2020]]>

Here's more information about our #heatwave definitionhttps://t.co/O58WGLa6YI pic.twitter.com/VcB2hxrpdE

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— Met Office (@metoffice) June 24, 2020]]>

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— Met Office (@metoffice) June 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/no-loud-music-or-raised-voices-in-reopened-pubs-and-restaurants/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:45:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22315

Now the big question of when we can return to the boozer has finally been answered, another is being asked: What will pubs look like post-lockdown?

Quieter, the government is hoping. Not in terms of attendance; but in volume.

Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement that pubs and restaurants could reopen on July 4, venues have been told to follow a certain set of procedures to help prevent increased transmission of the virus and avoid a second spike in cases.

This includes a lot of rules you might expect: Social distancing, screens, hand-washing, rigorous cleaning and favouring "back-to-back or side-to-side working (rather than face-to-face)".

But pubs and restaurants are also being told to play music quietly and put a stop to raised voices.

In a newly published set of guidelines for businesses, the government advice states: "All venues should ensure that steps are taken to avoid people needing to unduly raise their voices to each other.

"This includes, but is not limited to, refraining from playing music or broadcasts that may encourage shouting, including if played at a volume that makes normal conversation difficult."

So, when you're finally back in the local next month, you might be encouraged to keep it down.

Elsewhere in the document, the government has urged businesses to introduce staggered shift patterns and manage the numbers of people entering the premises at any one time.

Pubs and restaurants are being told to calculate the "maximum number of customers that can reasonably follow social distancing guidelines (2m, or 1m with risk mitigation where 2m is not viable, is acceptable)."

PPE for staff is not compulsory, but the guidance does state that "Employers should support their workers in using face coverings safely if they choose to wear one."

You can read the document online here.

]]> 22315 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/list-of-mcdonalds-restaurants-to-serve-breakfast-is-grim-reading-for-mancunians/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:57:36 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22316

McDonald's UK & Ireland has released the list of restaurants that are opening for breakfast service today, but it's grim reading for Mancunians.

The fast food chain announced on Monday that it would be trialling a breakfast menu this week.

It was confirmed that a total of 42 branches across the UK & Ireland would be reopening as part of a breakfast pilot and if successful, plans to roll the menu out across the country would come in due course. Upon the list of restaurants being announced this morning though, it's not a pretty sight for Mancunians.

Restaurants in Greater Manchester are unfortunately no where to be seen.

In fact, there is a distinct lack of any Northern branches included on the list, which will likely sound familiar to many Maccie's fans as it pays resemblance to the first reopenings of the chain's drive-thru services across the UK.

https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1275640957048967169?s=20

Announcing the list via social media this morning, McDonald's UK & Ireland said: "We are pleased to annouce the return of the McMuffin in 42 pilot restaurants this week."

"We are testing breakfast service in some of the restaurants we reopened in May across the South East of England and Ireland."

"We are still operating with smaller teams in our kitchens to the menu will be limited and operating hours will vary. We ask that you use contactless payment methods wherever possible and request that you cap your spend at £25"

"Please bear with us as we begin this test – the safety of you and our teams is our priority."

"Things will look a little different and it will take a little longer, but we really appreciate your continued patience and support."

A limited breakfast menu will be available at the 42 pilot restaurants.

The menu includes fan-favourite McMuffins, Bacon Rolls, Hash Browns, the Cheesy Bacon Flatbread, Pancakes & Sausage, Pancakes & Syrup and a selection of hot drinks.

No Wraps, Bagels or Porridge is currently available.

At present, McDonald's UK & Ireland has not indicated how long the pilot is set to last and whether its breakfast service will expand, nor has it revealed which locations will potentially be the next to reopen.

For more information, please visit the McDonald's website here.

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The Return of the McMuffin – 42 restaurants in the South East of England and Ireland will test the return of breakfast from today. pic.twitter.com/79QkClZrzF

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]>

Here’s our limited breakfast menu for now? pic.twitter.com/aKTgGoG2Q9

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]>

Here’s our limited breakfast menu for now👇 pic.twitter.com/aKTgGoG2Q9

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]>

The Return of the McMuffin – 42 restaurants in the South East of England and Ireland will test the return of breakfast from today. pic.twitter.com/79QkClZrzF

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]>

Here’s our limited breakfast menu for now👇 pic.twitter.com/aKTgGoG2Q9

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]>

The Return of the McMuffin – 42 restaurants in the South East of England and Ireland will test the return of breakfast from today. pic.twitter.com/79QkClZrzF

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]>

Here’s our limited breakfast menu for now👇 pic.twitter.com/aKTgGoG2Q9

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]>

The Return of the McMuffin – 42 restaurants in the South East of England and Ireland will test the return of breakfast from today. pic.twitter.com/79QkClZrzF

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]>

Here’s our limited breakfast menu for now👇 pic.twitter.com/aKTgGoG2Q9

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]>

The Return of the McMuffin – 42 restaurants in the South East of England and Ireland will test the return of breakfast from today. pic.twitter.com/79QkClZrzF

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]>

Here’s our limited breakfast menu for now👇 pic.twitter.com/aKTgGoG2Q9

— McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) June 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/these-fully-funded-online-courses-allow-you-to-gain-nationally-recognised-qualifications-in-just-8-weeks/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:15:03 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22332

For all its downsides, lockdown has at least given everyone a lot more time to think.

As the country closed down around us, we've been left alone for three months to reflect on our careers so far - and what we might like to do in the future.

If you're feeling deflated at having to return to work after weeks of furlough, or the only thing you miss about your recently lost job is the money - that's a big red warning flag.

It's time to take your career in a brand new direction.

And Total Training Provision (TTP) is helping people do exactly that - in the comfort of their own homes.

This training provider specialises in helping people acquire vital skills and carve out exciting new employment opportunities - and now those in Greater Manchester can access the online courses without paying a penny.

TTP currently have funding available to offer fully-funded Level 2 qualifications to anyone age 19 or over - and there's a huge range to choose from.

From social care, to infection control, to business improvement techniques, TTP is providing the kinds of qualifications that can help people get back on their feet following the pandemic and start climbing the right kind of career ladder.

Anyone can access the courses (irrespective of employment status) - which present a terrific opportunity to upskill or gain knowledge in a new sector.

There's all kinds of information available on their website, including more details on courses, employment support and apprenticeships.

Head over to the TTP homepage to learn more.

You can also contact Emily at TTP directly you are interested on 07841 422865 or by email emily@total-tp.com.

]]> 22332 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/gmps-warning-after-image-of-car-fire-caused-by-hand-sanitiser-goes-viral/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:28:43 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22347

The NHS and FIA has warned the British public against leaving bottles of hand sanitiser inside hot cars ahead of this week's heatwave.

The UK is hotting up this week with scorching weather set for both today and tomorrow. It’s believed that the hottest day of the year so far could be recorded three times over and temperatures may get even close to 34°C in some parts of the country.

Ahead of this temperature spike, the NHS and Fire Industry Association (FIA) has issued warnings against the storing of hand sanitisers inside of motor vehicles due to fire risk.

This warning crucially corresponds to alcohol-based hand sanitisers.

In the Safety Quick Share document, the FIA and NHS said: "We have received a number of reports of hand sanitiser being the cause of fires when left in vehicles in the hot weather the UK is currently experiencing".

"The alcohol hand sanitiser is becoming heated resulting in flammable vapours being released."

"These vapours are reaching their ‘flashpoint’ and then ignite in normal air conditions, setting fire to flammable components within the car."

According to the document, Brits should seek to "remove all alcohol-based hand sanitiser products from vehicles when they are not occupied [and] do not leave hand sanitiser in un-attended vehicles."

With the use of hand sanitising products having sky-rocketed amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the NHS is still keen to emphasise the importance and effectiveness of the product, stating in the report that: "you should continue to use hand sanitiser as part of your hygiene routine where you cannot use soap and water" and that "hand hygiene is one of the most effective methods to stop the spread of COVID-19 following indirect contact - picking up the virus up by touching contaminated surfaces and objects."

The document also reminds the public that when temperatures reach 25°C outside, this can lead to an internal car temperature of around 55°C.

A warning by Greater Manchester Police on the GMP Trafford South Facebook page has also gone viral.

https://www.facebook.com/GMPTraffordSouth/photos/a.749027325148803/3284817138236463/?type=3&theater

To read the full document published by the NHS & FIA, you can do so here.

For further information, support and guidance amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please refer to official sources at gov.uk/coronavirus.

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According to the latest figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care, a total of 42,927 have sadly died after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/1275443993585741829?s=20

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⚠️ Fire risk caused by hand sanitiser ⚠️There has been a number of reports of alcohol-based hand sanitiser being the...

Posted by GMP Trafford South on Tuesday, 23 June 2020

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As of 9am 23 June, there have been 8,309,929 tests, with 237,142 tests on 22 June.

306,210 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 22 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,927 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/8m4hfGPyS0

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 23, 2020]]>

As of 9am 23 June, there have been 8,309,929 tests, with 237,142 tests on 22 June.

306,210 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 22 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,927 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/8m4hfGPyS0

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 23, 2020]]>

⚠️ Fire risk caused by hand sanitiser ⚠️There has been a number of reports of alcohol-based hand sanitiser being the...

Posted by GMP Trafford South on Tuesday, 23 June 2020

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As of 9am 23 June, there have been 8,309,929 tests, with 237,142 tests on 22 June.

306,210 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 22 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,927 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/8m4hfGPyS0

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 23, 2020]]>

⚠️ Fire risk caused by hand sanitiser ⚠️There has been a number of reports of alcohol-based hand sanitiser being the...

Posted by GMP Trafford South on Tuesday, 23 June 2020

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As of 9am 23 June, there have been 8,309,929 tests, with 237,142 tests on 22 June.

306,210 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 22 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,927 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/8m4hfGPyS0

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 23, 2020]]>

⚠️ Fire risk caused by hand sanitiser ⚠️There has been a number of reports of alcohol-based hand sanitiser being the...

Posted by GMP Trafford South on Tuesday, 23 June 2020

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As of 9am 23 June, there have been 8,309,929 tests, with 237,142 tests on 22 June.

306,210 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 22 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,927 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/8m4hfGPyS0

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 23, 2020]]>

⚠️ Fire risk caused by hand sanitiser ⚠️There has been a number of reports of alcohol-based hand sanitiser being the...

Posted by GMP Trafford South on Tuesday, 23 June 2020

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As of 9am 23 June, there have been 8,309,929 tests, with 237,142 tests on 22 June.

306,210 people have tested positive.

As of 5pm on 22 June, of those tested positive for coronavirus, across all settings, 42,927 have sadly died.

More info:
▶️ https://t.co/xXnL3GbBWS pic.twitter.com/8m4hfGPyS0

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) June 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/shop-workers-assaulted-in-appalling-act-of-violence-at-great-ancoats-street-store/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:20:33 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22368

A group of women were arrested after attacking two members of staff at a shop on Great Ancoats Street last weekend.

Four females entered the MM2 newsagent store on Saturday evening and engaged in what has been described as an act of "appalling vandalism and assault".

A JustGiving campaign has been launched to help the owners pay for damages. £590 has been raised so far - almost double the original target.

https://twitter.com/ancoatsplus/status/1274620563269521415?s=20

Greater Manchester Police commented: "Four women have been arrested after two shop workers were assaulted in Manchester.

"Shortly after 8.10pm on Saturday 20 June 2020 police were called to a report of an assault on Great Ancoats Street in Manchester.

"Two shop workers - a woman and a man - suffered minor injuries that did not require hospital treatment after they were assaulted at a store on Great Ancoats Street.

"Four women were arrested on suspicion of two counts of section 47 assault and criminal damage. They have since been released under investigation."

"Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting 2810 of 20/06/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

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— ancoats+ (@ancoatsplus) June 21, 2020]]>

Help raise £300 to help the MM2 local shop after the appalling vandalism a.. Please #donate on @justgiving and RT https://t.co/sYzbOTcRiG

— ancoats+ (@ancoatsplus) June 21, 2020]]>

Help raise £300 to help the MM2 local shop after the appalling vandalism a.. Please #donate on @justgiving and RT https://t.co/sYzbOTcRiG

— ancoats+ (@ancoatsplus) June 21, 2020]]>

Help raise £300 to help the MM2 local shop after the appalling vandalism a.. Please #donate on @justgiving and RT https://t.co/sYzbOTcRiG

— ancoats+ (@ancoatsplus) June 21, 2020]]>

Help raise £300 to help the MM2 local shop after the appalling vandalism a.. Please #donate on @justgiving and RT https://t.co/sYzbOTcRiG

— ancoats+ (@ancoatsplus) June 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/the-best-places-to-get-an-ice-cream-in-greater-manchester-during-the-heatwave/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:56:57 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22396

The UK is hotting up this week with scorching sunshine set to beam down for the next few days.

It’s believed that the hottest day of the year so far could even be recorded three times over this week and temperatures may get close to 34°C in some parts of the country.

Could there be a more perfect time to grab an ice cream then? Absolutely not.

Greater Manchester is packed with beloved independent ice cream parlours right across the region - some you're sure to have heard of and a few hidden gems - so there's plenty of places worth checking out if you're after a scoop and we thought we'd give a shout out to some of our favourites.

We couldn't include them all on this list, but we've picked out 10 to share with you.

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Northern Eudaimonia

Ancoats

Northern Eudaimonia is one of the new kids on the block at Ancoats Marina, but it's pretty safe to say it's already gone down a real treat with Mancunians.

Not only do they sell some of the finest real dairy ice cream, but there's also plenty of vegan options on the menu as well, and if that wasn't enough, their offering even expands to ice cream for dogs too, so there really is something for everyone.

Northern Eudaimonia is currently open to the public for takeaway services with strict social distancing measures in place.

For opening times and more information, visit their website here.

Northern Eudaimonia - 6 New Union Street, Cottonfield Warf, Manchester, M4 6FQ.

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Grandpa Greene's

Saddleworth, Oldham

Grandpa Greene's is an award-winning ice creamery in Diggle with luxury ice cream made in right here in Greater Manchester.

Back in the 1920s, Grandpa Greene made his own ice cream using a churn in the back yard of his corner shop in Salford and today, Grandpa Greene's has taken his basic recipe and developed it into the finest ice cream that's handmade the old fashioned way, but with a modern twist too.

Grandpa Greene's is currently open to the public for takeaway services with strict social distancing measures in place.

For opening times and more information, visit their website here.

Grandpa Greene's Luxury Ice Cream - Ward Lane, Diggle, Saddleworth, Oldham, OL3 5JT.

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Holdens & Co.

Bolton & Wigan

Founded in 1929, Holdens & Co. is real gem nestled in the centre of Edgworth village in Bolton and more recently, a second location in Haigh Hall Country Park, Wigan.

Holdens & Co. is a family-run business that cherishes its heritage, whilst bringing new ideas and styles to the fore. The ice cream remains as local and traditional as ever, and the famous recipe for the Holdens Original ice cream hasn't changed one bit, even with the recent introduction of a diverse and well-loved selection of flavours.

Both Holdens & Co. locations are currently open to the public for takeaway services with strict social distancing measures and one-way systems in place.

For menus and opening times, visit the Holdens & Co. website here.

Holdens & Co. - 5 Blackburn Road, Edgworth, Bolton, BL7 0BA & Haigh Hall Country Park, Wigan, WN2 1PE.

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Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream

Altrincham

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Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream is an ever-popular ice creamery located in Altrincham.

Serving up the freshest real dairy ice cream, with an original recipe by owner Dianne, there's a vast array of flavours to pick from, with Raspberry Pavlova, Cookie Dough, Custard Cream and even Lavender all on the menu.

Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream is currently open to the public for takeaway services with strict social distancing measures in place.

For opening times and more information, visit their website here.

Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream - Ash Farm, Station Road, Altrincham, WA14 5SG.

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Taste IT

Salford

Taste IT might be one of the best hidden gems on this list.

Located on Blackfriars Street in the city of Salford, Taste IT is an independent family-run business offering a wide selection of the finest traditional Italian gelatos. The owners are so serious about gelato, they even have a degree in it from the Italian School of Gelato, so you know it's bound to be good.

Taste IT is currently open to the public for takeaway services with strict social distancing measures in place.

For opening times and more information, visit their website here.

Taste IT - 69 Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7DB.

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Mrs P's Luxury Ice Cream

Ramsbottom, Bury

Mrs P's Luxury Ice Cream is a little gem set in the heart of Ramsbottom, Bury.

A wide selection of flavours such as Lotus Biscoff, Jammie Dodger, Malteser, Daim Bar and Pear Drop are all on the menu to choose from, as well as the much-loved classics, so you won't be stuck for choice.

Mrs P's Luxury Ice Cream is currently open to the public for takeaway services with strict social distancing measures in place.

For opening times and more information, visit their website here.

Mrs P's Luxury Ice Cream - 9 Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9AJ.

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Frederick's Ice Cream

Wigan & Chorley

Frederick's Ice Cream is a North West staple.

Based in nearby Chorley and with a location at the Pavilion in Mesnes Park, Wigan, Frederick's Ice Cream is ran by passionate Italians who are particularly passionate about making the finest quality luxury ice cream, with over 120 flavours to choose from.

Frederick's Ice Cream is currently open to the public for takeaway services at both of the aforementioned locations with strict social distancing measures in place.

For menus and opening times, visit the Frederick's Ice Cream website here.

Frederick's Ice Cream - Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4AL & Mesnes Park, Wigan, WN1 1TU.

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The Ice Cream Shop at Lodge

Middleton

The Ice Cream Shop at Lodge is a small shop selling locally-made Artisan ice cream.

It's located at Lodge Mill, right next to the river in Middleton, Oldham, and serves a wide selection of bold flavours such as Bubblegum, Bakewell Tart, Fruit Cake, Tiramasu and Parma Violet, as well as the classics too.

It also boasts the only riverside seating area in the town, which couldn't be more perfect with the weather like this.

The Ice Cream Shop at Lodge is currently open to the public for takeaway services with strict social distancing measures in place. For opening times and more information, visit their website here.

The Ice Cream Shop at Lodge - Lodge Mill, Townley Street, Middleton, Oldham, M24 1AT.

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Milk Maids

Bolton

Milk Maids is an award-winning Artisan ice cream parlour selling the finest gelato made with milk from their own cows at Deardens Farm in Over Hulton, Bolton.

With vast array of flavours to choose from - both classic options and more out-there picks - it's a much-loved local business that's currently open to the public for takeaway services with strict social distancing measures in place.

For more information and opening times, visit the Milk Maids website here.

Milk Maids - Deardens Farm, Manchester Road, Over Hulton, Bolton, BL5 1AT.

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The Ice Cream Farm

Tattenhall, Cheshire

The Ice Cream Farm, in Tattenhall near Chester, is one of the North West’s most popular family attractions and it has found a way to serve ice cream in a safe and socially distanced capacity with a drive-thru service.

There's 30 mouth-watering flavours to choose from and as well featuring the classics that we all know and love, you can also try out some more unique offerings like Jammy Dodger, Turkish Delight and Creme Egg.

The Ice Cream Farm's drive-thru is open daily from 12pm - 5pm. Please note that the drive-thru service can only welcome cars and cyclists at this time – pedestrians are not permitted.

You can visit the The Ice Cream Farm website here for more information and a full list of flavours.

The Ice Cream Farm - Newton Lane, Tattenhall, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 9NE.

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]]> https://themanc.com/news/popup-cycle-lanes-have-just-made-cycling-into-town-much-easier/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:19:30 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22402

Images showing popup cycle lanes appearing in Manchester have surfaced on Twitter.

The pictures show marked roads being separated by cones and arrow signs - with a notice sat at the top of one lane containing a message that says: "M.C.C. why no popup cycle lanes here?"

Environmental group Extinction Rebellion are thought to be behind the popup lanes on the A56 - which provide a bike route "from the Trafford border to the Deansgate Interchange."

https://twitter.com/MCRCycleSam/status/1275687099333820417?s=20

https://twitter.com/stocksyatlarge/status/1275694386194657280?s=20

https://twitter.com/damienransome/status/1275738804230504453?s=20

The popup cycle lanes, which appear to have been built without approval from Manchester City Council, have sparked debate among road users.

Some have applauded the move whilst others are anticipating the lane's swift removal - as the council could potentially regard the paths as being unsafe.

Some new cycle lanes in Manchester have already vanished after drivers complained of additional traffic, with one route in Timperley being built over the past weekend and then disappearing by Tuesday morning.

Extinction Rebellion are now appearing to build their own paths instead.

According to reports, councils within the Greater Manchester region have submitted a joint bid for £21.5m of government money which will be put towards a 200km pop-up cycle network.

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Congrats to @XR_MCR for doing what @ManCityCouncil wouldn't.

The A56 popup cycle lanes are now extended from the trafford border to the deansgate Interchange Cycleways, so you can now get to the city centre in safety from Sale, 5 miles away! pic.twitter.com/suFNMJCvCp

— bicycles, beans, beer ???Ⓥ (@MCRCycleSam) June 24, 2020]]>

This morning a group of local residents from @XR_MCR took matters into their own hands to create a lane to link the A56 pop-up lane from Trafford over the border into Manchester and on to safety. Just 300 yards or so - but bizarrely ignored for last 3 weeks by @ManCityCouncil https://t.co/0Dg3jOOvlZ pic.twitter.com/PwYkd8PIZJ

— Claire Stocks (@stocksyatlarge) June 24, 2020]]>

This is awesome. Manchester council wouldn't put cones out to form (continue) a temporary cycle path, so a protest group did. https://t.co/oQhL4CjYrt

— Damien Ransome (@damienransome) June 24, 2020]]>

Congrats to @XR_MCR for doing what @ManCityCouncil wouldn't.

The A56 popup cycle lanes are now extended from the trafford border to the deansgate Interchange Cycleways, so you can now get to the city centre in safety from Sale, 5 miles away! pic.twitter.com/suFNMJCvCp

— Sam 🚴🌱🍻Ⓥ (@MCRCycleSam) June 24, 2020]]>

This morning a group of local residents from @XR_MCR took matters into their own hands to create a lane to link the A56 pop-up lane from Trafford over the border into Manchester and on to safety. Just 300 yards or so - but bizarrely ignored for last 3 weeks by @ManCityCouncil https://t.co/0Dg3jOOvlZ pic.twitter.com/PwYkd8PIZJ

— Claire Stocks (@stocksyatlarge) June 24, 2020]]>

This is awesome. Manchester council wouldn't put cones out to form (continue) a temporary cycle path, so a protest group did. https://t.co/oQhL4CjYrt

— Damien Ransome (@damienransome) June 24, 2020]]>

Congrats to @XR_MCR for doing what @ManCityCouncil wouldn't.

The A56 popup cycle lanes are now extended from the trafford border to the deansgate Interchange Cycleways, so you can now get to the city centre in safety from Sale, 5 miles away! pic.twitter.com/suFNMJCvCp

— bicycles, beans, beer 🚴🌱🍻Ⓥ (@MCRCycleSam) June 24, 2020]]>

This morning a group of local residents from @XR_MCR took matters into their own hands to create a lane to link the A56 pop-up lane from Trafford over the border into Manchester and on to safety. Just 300 yards or so - but bizarrely ignored for last 3 weeks by @ManCityCouncil https://t.co/0Dg3jOOvlZ pic.twitter.com/PwYkd8PIZJ

— Claire Stocks (@stocksyatlarge) June 24, 2020]]>

This is awesome. Manchester council wouldn't put cones out to form (continue) a temporary cycle path, so a protest group did. https://t.co/oQhL4CjYrt

— Damien Ransome (@damienransome) June 24, 2020]]>

Congrats to @XR_MCR for doing what @ManCityCouncil wouldn't.

The A56 popup cycle lanes are now extended from the trafford border to the deansgate Interchange Cycleways, so you can now get to the city centre in safety from Sale, 5 miles away! pic.twitter.com/suFNMJCvCp

— bicycles, beans, beer 🚴🌱🍻Ⓥ (@MCRCycleSam) June 24, 2020]]>

This morning a group of local residents from @XR_MCR took matters into their own hands to create a lane to link the A56 pop-up lane from Trafford over the border into Manchester and on to safety. Just 300 yards or so - but bizarrely ignored for last 3 weeks by @ManCityCouncil https://t.co/0Dg3jOOvlZ pic.twitter.com/PwYkd8PIZJ

— Claire Stocks (@stocksyatlarge) June 24, 2020]]>

This is awesome. Manchester council wouldn't put cones out to form (continue) a temporary cycle path, so a protest group did. https://t.co/oQhL4CjYrt

— Damien Ransome (@damienransome) June 24, 2020]]>

Congrats to @XR_MCR for doing what @ManCityCouncil wouldn't.

The A56 popup cycle lanes are now extended from the trafford border to the deansgate Interchange Cycleways, so you can now get to the city centre in safety from Sale, 5 miles away! pic.twitter.com/suFNMJCvCp

— bicycles, beans, beer 🚴🌱🍻Ⓥ (@MCRCycleSam) June 24, 2020]]>

This morning a group of local residents from @XR_MCR took matters into their own hands to create a lane to link the A56 pop-up lane from Trafford over the border into Manchester and on to safety. Just 300 yards or so - but bizarrely ignored for last 3 weeks by @ManCityCouncil https://t.co/0Dg3jOOvlZ pic.twitter.com/PwYkd8PIZJ

— Claire Stocks (@stocksyatlarge) June 24, 2020]]>

This is awesome. Manchester council wouldn't put cones out to form (continue) a temporary cycle path, so a protest group did. https://t.co/oQhL4CjYrt

— Damien Ransome (@damienransome) June 24, 2020]]>

Congrats to @XR_MCR for doing what @ManCityCouncil wouldn't.

The A56 popup cycle lanes are now extended from the trafford border to the deansgate Interchange Cycleways, so you can now get to the city centre in safety from Sale, 5 miles away! pic.twitter.com/suFNMJCvCp

— bicycles, beans, beer 🚴🌱🍻Ⓥ (@MCRCycleSam) June 24, 2020]]>

This morning a group of local residents from @XR_MCR took matters into their own hands to create a lane to link the A56 pop-up lane from Trafford over the border into Manchester and on to safety. Just 300 yards or so - but bizarrely ignored for last 3 weeks by @ManCityCouncil https://t.co/0Dg3jOOvlZ pic.twitter.com/PwYkd8PIZJ

— Claire Stocks (@stocksyatlarge) June 24, 2020]]>

This is awesome. Manchester council wouldn't put cones out to form (continue) a temporary cycle path, so a protest group did. https://t.co/oQhL4CjYrt

— Damien Ransome (@damienransome) June 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/this-box-has-eight-popular-drinking-games-all-rolled-into-one/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:10:09 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22422

We bloody love a good drinking game in Britain. Even during lockdown, we found a way to keep playing despite being separated from our mates - eagerly reading cards and guzzling beer behind computer screens.

It's true that tipsy pastimes - particularly the lethal Ring of Fire - almost always seem like a wretched idea the next morning. But they do have their plus points.

First and foremost, they're pretty damn effective at breaking down social tension among strangers - which is why most students spend almost every night of Fresher's Week huddled around a table with cups and cards.

Drinking games definitely help people get to know one another - and you can also end up learning new (embarrassing) facts about your close friends, too.

All the most popular drinking games have slightly different rules and apparatus - but Gutter Games have now released a pack containing EIGHT of the most popular varieties in one handy box.

Inside the spectacularly-named 'Trunk of Drunk', you'll find all the equipment you need to play:

• Beer Pong
• Ring of Fire
• Never Have I Ever
• Most Likely
• Flip Cup
• 21's
• Arrogance
• Screw The Dealer

A rules booklet is also included for the more complex games (so there can be no drunken arguments) and the box contains 20 reusable red plastic cups, 4 ping pong balls and a custom deck of cards.

This could prove handy for a Saturday night in - and might just prove to be a pretty decent little gift for a friend as well.

Pick up a pack from Amazon here.

]]> 22422 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/met-office-officially-confirms-today-as-the-hottest-day-of-the-year-in-the-uk/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:02:40 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22431

The Met Office has officially confirmed that today is the hottest recorded day of the year so far in the UK.

Temperatures have hit a record 31°C at Heathrow Airport in London and are expected to continue to climb even higher over the coming hours.

It’s believed that the hottest day of the year could be recorded three times over this week.

Higher temperatures are also expected to peak on Thursday.

https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1275761298027040770?s=20

Although this is the highest recorded temperature so far this year, the Met Office believes it’s unlikely that we will come close to / or exceed the hottest June day ever recorded.

The highest UK maximum June temperature is 35.6°C – set in Southampton on 28th June 1976.

These predicted temperatures prompted the Met Office to issue a level two heat alert for most of England.

The Met Office defines a heatwave as "an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity" and the heatwave threshold, which varies depending on location, is reached when daily maximum temperatures are met or exceeded for three consecutive days.

For more information, please refer to the Met Office website here.

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It is officially the warmest day of the year so far across the UK ?️ ☀️.

Temperatures have reached 31.0°C at Heathrow Airport and will continue to climb during the coming hours …#UKHeatwave #hot #summer pic.twitter.com/PtyuluHMUn

— Met Office (@metoffice) June 24, 2020]]>

It is officially the warmest day of the year so far across the UK 🌡️ ☀️.

Temperatures have reached 31.0°C at Heathrow Airport and will continue to climb during the coming hours …#UKHeatwave #hot #summer pic.twitter.com/PtyuluHMUn

— Met Office (@metoffice) June 24, 2020]]>

It is officially the warmest day of the year so far across the UK 🌡️ ☀️.

Temperatures have reached 31.0°C at Heathrow Airport and will continue to climb during the coming hours …#UKHeatwave #hot #summer pic.twitter.com/PtyuluHMUn

— Met Office (@metoffice) June 24, 2020]]>

It is officially the warmest day of the year so far across the UK 🌡️ ☀️.

Temperatures have reached 31.0°C at Heathrow Airport and will continue to climb during the coming hours …#UKHeatwave #hot #summer pic.twitter.com/PtyuluHMUn

— Met Office (@metoffice) June 24, 2020]]>

It is officially the warmest day of the year so far across the UK 🌡️ ☀️.

Temperatures have reached 31.0°C at Heathrow Airport and will continue to climb during the coming hours …#UKHeatwave #hot #summer pic.twitter.com/PtyuluHMUn

— Met Office (@metoffice) June 24, 2020]]>

It is officially the warmest day of the year so far across the UK 🌡️ ☀️.

Temperatures have reached 31.0°C at Heathrow Airport and will continue to climb during the coming hours …#UKHeatwave #hot #summer pic.twitter.com/PtyuluHMUn

— Met Office (@metoffice) June 24, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/manchesters-major-role-in-the-unstoppable-rise-of-igaming/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:55:40 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22432

Manchester has a long history as a major hub for business - and it remains a city where many different types of organisations are able to thrive.

This is highlighted by figures from the Office for National Statistics, quoted by the city council, which found there were more than 22,000 different enterprises operating in the local area in 2019.

A host of industries can be found in the city, but one which has enjoyed plenty of success in recent decades is the iGaming sector.

A new level of success

While gambling has been intrinsically linked with offline activities like heading to a casino or a bookmaker in the past, the move online has pushed the industry to an extraordinary level of success.

A report published by Grand View Research in April found that the global online gambling market – which includes sports betting, casinos and bingo – was worth more than $53 billion in 2019. The industry shows no signs of slowing down either, with predictions that revenues will hit $127 billion by 2027.

The sector has become hugely competitive, with a host of brands going up against each other to stand out and attract new members. Promotions have become a key tool in such battles, while many sites also offer a wide selection of games to keep players engaged in their services.

For instance, casino online brand Betfair explains how it offers access to a range of experiences, including casino table games, slots and so-called arcade betting games like scratch cards. Live casino games are also becoming common, with dealers hosting events via a high-definition video stream.

Notable industry links

Manchester has a number of links to the ever-growing world of iGaming, with major industry names like SBC having offices in the city.

The company describes itself as a news and events organisation involved in the development of the betting and gaming industry, helping to arrange some of the biggest dates in the sector’s calendar. This includes events such as CasinoBeats Malta - a conference which apparently plays host to more than 1,500 attendees.

Our city’s links to the industry extend far beyond events, however - with Manchester also home to companies which are actively involved in creating games for the sector.

One key name based is Northern Lights Gaming, which produces video slots for the European market.

The brand – which also has an office in Stockholm – enjoyed a strong start to 2020 after it secured strategic investment from Velo Partners through the games accelerator RNG Foundry.

In a statement, Northern Lights CEO Andrew Goodale said the agreement would help the business grow and give it access to both expertise and a “fantastic industry network”.

A home in the city

Manchester has always had a strong reputation as a location for business, so it is perhaps not a huge surprise that major names in the hugely successful world of iGaming have settled comfortably in the city.

The sector has enjoyed plenty of success in recent years and, with this expected to continue, it will be interesting to see whether its presence in Manchester continues to grow.

]]> 22432 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/you-can-get-a-mini-jail-cell-that-lets-you-lock-up-smartphones/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:21:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22480

We've all been guilty of spending too much time gawping at our phones during lockdown. So, maybe we should look at locking up our devices for a bit?

Believe it or not, there's actually a jail cell out there that's designed exclusively for smartphones, complete with lock and key.

Let's be honest - the kids always find a way to access your secret hiding place when you confiscate their devices, and you probably know deep-down that you spend a huge chunk of the evening (or indeed, day) flicking through social media.

But this jail cell provides a solution on both fronts.

Whether it's the little ones misbehaving or you feel like you need a screen break, simply snatch up the smartphones and bang them up inside a mini cage.

The sentence is up to you.

Created by Global Gizmos - a supplier of novelty products - the mobile phone jail measures 15cm x 13cm x 19cm, meaning there's enough room to fit as many as five devices inside at any one time.

It could prove to be a very useful little contraption if you want to enjoy a family breakfast without everyone hunched over their glowing screens. Who knows, you might even end up talking to one another...

Get one online from Amazon here.

]]> 22480 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/salford-student-reveals-what-its-like-to-reach-the-finals-of-miss-greater-manchester-competition/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:13:37 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=21797

Beauty pageants can be regarded with suspicion in the modern age, especially with regards to whether they promote old-fashioned perspectives of women.

But contestants at Miss Manchester and Miss Greater Manchester 2020 have cited the experience amongst their proudest ever moments.

Many participants (including the likes of Manchester's own Akisha Jade) recognise the contests as offering routes to self-confidence - as they aim to inspire, motivate and empower other women to be themselves and become involved in community projects.

One of the 2020 finalists for the Miss Greater Manchester competition, Esme Holliday, has spoken out about how the pageant has given her an opportunity to truly "make a difference."

The 19-year-old is currently a student at the University of Salford studying TV and Radio production, and is originally from the Lake District.

Speaking to The Manc, Esme explained why entering this pageant was so important to her, whilst illustrating some of the ways these types of competitions have transformed in the current climate.

"It is so much more than just a pretty face nowadays," Esme tells us.

"Cheryl Broadfoot [the host] wants to change the face of pageants and make sure that it is not just whoever looks the prettiest, you need to work hard and be dedicated to actually making a difference in the world"

Each contestant must find their own sponsor at the contest - which is advertised on their individual sashes.

Esme chose 'A Skye Full of Stars' - a charity set up in memory of her close friend Skye Mitchell who sadly died in a fatal car accident in 2017.

Skye had been in many beauty pageants, even becoming Miss Junior North West, and her and Esme had always planned to take part in a contest together.

Miss Manchester finalists have been fundraising for two crucial charities - Elle for Elle and One Woman At A Time.

Elle for Elle works to support female refuges who have escaped from domestic abuse in the UK and globally, with finalists collecting toiletries and essential items to help those fleeing from their homes.

The girls have also raised over £11,000 for One Woman At A Time, an organisation that works with women in Kenya, India and the UK who are at risk of forced marriage, Female Genital Mutilation and domestic abuse. The money raised has already gone towards providing a new water tank and brighter lighting at a refuge in Kenya.

As well as raising money for charity, the contestants also compete in rounds. So far, there has been a radiant smile round, one for sharing your story, and a talent section.

Esme decided to stray away from the popular talents of singing or dancing and rekindled with her love of playing the trumpet for her talent entry. Other girls did some acting, dress-making and even balloon modelling!

https://youtu.be/VvzVdIQIGC8

Upcoming stages include a sustainability round (which involves creating an outfit from recyclable materials) and then the public vote.

If she wins, Esme says she would like to carry on the work of previous Miss Manchester champion Suzy Bamgose - who dedicated herself to working against homelessness in Manchester.

Esme is also keen to raise awareness of logging off from social media and highlighting the dangers of comparing yourself to a stranger on Instagram.

Alongside the Miss Greater Manchester competition in 2020, there is Miss Cheshire, Miss Lancashire and Miss Manchester. A Mr Manchester was announced earlier this year.

Winners can go on to compete for Miss England - and the last time a Mancunian was crowned champion was way back in 1965.

The finals take place in September, and whilst the organisers are keeping a close eye on developments given the current climate, the Miss Manchester community is keeping its fingers crossed that the awards ceremony won't have to be a virtual one...

You can learn more online.

If you would like to vote for Esme or any of the other girls taking part check out the website: https://missmanchesterofficial.co.uk

]]> 21797 0 0 0 ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> ]]> https://themanc.com/news/michael-carrick-delivers-back-to-school-packs-to-children-in-the-local-area/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:03:39 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22450

The Michael Carrick Foundation have teamed-up with the Manchester United foundation to deliver packs to children preparing to start high school in the Old Trafford and Stretford areas.

The packs, which contain essential stationery items, food vouchers and water bottles, were personally parcelled and delivered by Michael Carrick himself.

The foundation announced the scheme back in May as part of their £1 million commitment to help support the local community.

https://twitter.com/_MCFoundation/status/1275415604518887425

The collaboration with the Michael Carrick Foundation has gifted packs to children who would usually be attending Carrick's Street Reds sessions - which has offered youngsters football training since 2018 using the money raised by the former United midfielder's testimonial in 2017.

The initiative is currently postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Carrick wants to make sure that usual participants are well-supported.

“It’s a difficult and uncertain time we find ourselves in and, although we can’t deliver our usual weekly Street Reds sessions, we want participants to still feel supported," said Carrick.

“At our Foundation, we strive to ensure that all our participants have the equipment they need to be the best that they can be.

"Over the last few months, we’ve been working closely with Manchester United Foundation, Stretford High School and our Club 16 partner, Sedulo, to create these packs, which will hopefully make lives a little easier for local children.”

https://twitter.com/MU_Foundation/status/1275414900446236672

The children who received the packs are predominately in Year 6 at primary school and are in the process of preparing to start high school.

One of the recipients, Lydia-Rose said: “I recognised him but then I had to process what was happening! I’ve watched him play for United but never thought he’d be here.

“The box will really help with starting high school because it’s got lots of things in it that I’ll need.”

]]> 22450 0 0 0

Yesterday @carras16 surprised local youngsters as he dropped off ‘back to school’ packs to support home-schooling & help with the transition from primary to secondary school. ?A big shout out to @sedulo_group & @MU_Foundation for all of their support with this initiative.❤️️ pic.twitter.com/q58iY96ih1

— Michael Carrick Foundation (@_MCFoundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Back-to-School checklist:
Pens ✅
Notepad ✅
Maths kit ✅ @carras16 knocking on your front door?! ?

We have teamed up with @_MCFoundation to provide special packs to children starting high school in September ? Visit our website to find out more ? https://t.co/AYLLnoJX2I pic.twitter.com/teAAYrrw8x

— Man Utd Foundation (@MU_Foundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Yesterday @carras16 surprised local youngsters as he dropped off ‘back to school’ packs to support home-schooling & help with the transition from primary to secondary school. 🌟A big shout out to @sedulo_group & @MU_Foundation for all of their support with this initiative.❤️️ pic.twitter.com/q58iY96ih1

— Michael Carrick Foundation (@_MCFoundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Back-to-School checklist:
Pens ✅
Notepad ✅
Maths kit ✅ @carras16 knocking on your front door?! 🤩

We have teamed up with @_MCFoundation to provide special packs to children starting high school in September 🏫 Visit our website to find out more 👉 https://t.co/AYLLnoJX2I pic.twitter.com/teAAYrrw8x

— Man Utd Foundation (@MU_Foundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Yesterday @carras16 surprised local youngsters as he dropped off ‘back to school’ packs to support home-schooling & help with the transition from primary to secondary school. 🌟A big shout out to @sedulo_group & @MU_Foundation for all of their support with this initiative.❤️️ pic.twitter.com/q58iY96ih1

— Michael Carrick Foundation (@_MCFoundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Back-to-School checklist:
Pens ✅
Notepad ✅
Maths kit ✅ @carras16 knocking on your front door?! 🤩

We have teamed up with @_MCFoundation to provide special packs to children starting high school in September 🏫 Visit our website to find out more 👉 https://t.co/AYLLnoJX2I pic.twitter.com/teAAYrrw8x

— Man Utd Foundation (@MU_Foundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Yesterday @carras16 surprised local youngsters as he dropped off ‘back to school’ packs to support home-schooling & help with the transition from primary to secondary school. 🌟A big shout out to @sedulo_group & @MU_Foundation for all of their support with this initiative.❤️️ pic.twitter.com/q58iY96ih1

— Michael Carrick Foundation (@_MCFoundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Back-to-School checklist:
Pens ✅
Notepad ✅
Maths kit ✅ @carras16 knocking on your front door?! 🤩

We have teamed up with @_MCFoundation to provide special packs to children starting high school in September 🏫 Visit our website to find out more 👉 https://t.co/AYLLnoJX2I pic.twitter.com/teAAYrrw8x

— Man Utd Foundation (@MU_Foundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Yesterday @carras16 surprised local youngsters as he dropped off ‘back to school’ packs to support home-schooling & help with the transition from primary to secondary school. 🌟A big shout out to @sedulo_group & @MU_Foundation for all of their support with this initiative.❤️️ pic.twitter.com/q58iY96ih1

— Michael Carrick Foundation (@_MCFoundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Back-to-School checklist:
Pens ✅
Notepad ✅
Maths kit ✅ @carras16 knocking on your front door?! 🤩

We have teamed up with @_MCFoundation to provide special packs to children starting high school in September 🏫 Visit our website to find out more 👉 https://t.co/AYLLnoJX2I pic.twitter.com/teAAYrrw8x

— Man Utd Foundation (@MU_Foundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Yesterday @carras16 surprised local youngsters as he dropped off ‘back to school’ packs to support home-schooling & help with the transition from primary to secondary school. 🌟A big shout out to @sedulo_group & @MU_Foundation for all of their support with this initiative.❤️️ pic.twitter.com/q58iY96ih1

— Michael Carrick Foundation (@_MCFoundation) June 23, 2020]]>

Back-to-School checklist:
Pens ✅
Notepad ✅
Maths kit ✅ @carras16 knocking on your front door?! 🤩

We have teamed up with @_MCFoundation to provide special packs to children starting high school in September 🏫 Visit our website to find out more 👉 https://t.co/AYLLnoJX2I pic.twitter.com/teAAYrrw8x

— Man Utd Foundation (@MU_Foundation) June 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/brooklyn-99-to-start-over-and-rewrite-episodes-in-light-of-the-anti-racism-protests/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:44:12 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22502

Much-loved NYPD comedy Brooklyn 99 is scrapping four episodes in light of the recent anti-racism protests.

Terry Crews, who plays Sergeant Terry Jeffords in the series, has spoken out about the meetings between the cast and crew, stating that they "had a lot of sombre talks about it and deep conversations and we hope through this we're going to make something that will be truly groundbreaking this year."

Brooklyn 99 wrapped up their seventh series in April and these four new episodes were ready to air as part of the next season.

Crews talked more about the change of plans in an interview with Access Daily.

"Our showrunner Dan Goor – [the writers] had four episodes all ready to go, and they just threw them in the trash," Crews said.

"We have to start over. Right now, we don't know which direction it's going to go in."

Brooklyn 99 has been praised in the past for having such a diverse group of characters that discuss important topics from sexism to racism and homophobia.

Crews, labelled the recent protests over Floyd's death as "Black America's #MeToo movement."

“With that George Floyd video that came out it literally opened up the world because now you’ve experienced it and you have to go through the same trauma that Black America has been going through," he said.

He added: "We have an opportunity and we plan to use it in the best possible way."

The move represents another show making attempts to utilise their platform to make important industry change.

Some other television series have been removed from streaming services altogether in recent weeks - including the likes of Little Britain and Come Fly With Me.

]]> 22502 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/royal-mail-to-cut-2000-jobs-to-reduce-costs-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 06:42:55 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22567

Royal Mail is to cut 2,000 jobs in a restructuring that has been prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

The cuts, which will mainly affect UK management roles, are intended to deliver cost savings of £130m a year and come just a month after Royal Mail's chief executive Rico Back quit with less than two years in the role.

Parcel deliveries during the coronavirus pandemic have been higher than ever and the business has struggled to adapt to the changes needed to keep up with such high demand.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1276039868121075712

The postal service said it needed to take “immediate action” on costs after profit before tax plunged 25 per cent to £180m in the financial year to the end of March.

Additionally, It is also slashing £300m in spending over the next two years to tackle the impact of coronavirus.

Interim CEO Keith Williams says Royal Mail has been too slow to pivot its business to prioritise parcels over letters.

He said: “In recent years, our UK business has not adapted quickly enough to the changes in our marketplace of more parcels and fewer letters. COVID-19 has accelerated those trends, presenting additional challenges.”

This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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Royal Mail says it is cutting around 2,000 jobs as it reduces costs during the coronavirus crisis

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 25, 2020]]>

Royal Mail says it is cutting around 2,000 jobs as it reduces costs during the coronavirus crisis

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 25, 2020]]>

Royal Mail says it is cutting around 2,000 jobs as it reduces costs during the coronavirus crisis

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 25, 2020]]>

Royal Mail says it is cutting around 2,000 jobs as it reduces costs during the coronavirus crisis

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 25, 2020]]>

Royal Mail says it is cutting around 2,000 jobs as it reduces costs during the coronavirus crisis

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 25, 2020]]>

Royal Mail says it is cutting around 2,000 jobs as it reduces costs during the coronavirus crisis

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/man-creates-hack-to-get-all-the-mayo-or-peanut-butter-out-of-a-jar/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:22:43 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22574

Next up in the continuing saga of TikTok life hacks is a trick for successfully getting every last bit of peanut butter out a jar and it's really worth knowing about.

Do you ever find it infuriating when you just can't seem to get all the peanut butter out from a jar, no matter how hard you scrape around?

It's not a problem that's exclusive to just peanut butter of course - mayonnaise, Nutella, jam and marmalade are all the same. In fact, it's pretty much just anything in a jar and as well as it being something that just 'get's on your nerves', in a society that's becoming increasingly more focused on reducing consumer waste, it can also be frustrating that so much product inside a jar goes unused because you can't effectively remove it.

This TikTok life hack is about to change all of that though.

TikToker user @equivocal_intuition recently shared a video that showed him making old jars of peanut butter, mayonnaise and salsa look like new again by simply spinning the jars on the floor. The results show the products inside the jars all whipped up and looking fresh once again.

Remember to keep the lid on when you do this of course - it'll get messy if you don't.

https://www.tiktok.com/@equivocal_intuition/video/6828299439417855237?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delish.com%2Fuk%2Ffood-news%2Fa32932146%2Flife-hack-peanut-butter-jar%2F&referer_video_id=6828299439417855237

The video has racked up over 16K views, nearly 800 likes and plenty of impressed comments too since posting.

Why does it work then?

To be honest, we have no idea and we haven't looked up the science behind it either, but for some reason, it just does. It's better not to question, or put too much thought into TikTok life hacks anymore, because who knows how these people figure some of these things out.

All we know is, knowing this'll probably make life that little bit easier for you when you're next scraping to get that last little bit out a jar.

You're welcome.

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@equivocal_intuition

#foryou #fyp #equivocal_intuition

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@equivocal_intuition

#foryou #fyp #equivocal_intuition

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]]> https://themanc.com/trending/this-one-eyed-rescue-kitten-in-bury-needs-to-find-a-forever-home/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:54:33 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22575

A cat rescue centre in Greater Manchester has revealed their "brave" 12-week old kitten with one eye is ready for a brand new home.

Blinky arrived Kitty Rescue Bury with one blown-up eye that needed to be removed and an ulcer on his other.

According to representatives at the organisation, he has been treated with medication and is now well enough to join a loving family.

The rescue centre has called Blinky the "bravest kitty [they've] seen in a while", and a lot of work has gone into getting him "fighting fit."

He needs an indoor-only environment with no dogs, and ideally a place where he can spend time with another a kitten of a similar age.

"[Blinky] doesn't let having one eye hold him back though although he may bump into and miss the odd thing," said the rescue centre.

"Blinky is great with other cats, they’d just need to be tolerant because he has A LOT of energy and loves playing!

"He will need an indoor only home and brushing daily or he ends up looking a hot mess! 

"He has been flea treated, dewormed, vaccinated and chipped. He’ll be neutered when he’s old enough."

They added: "Who ever adopts Blinky will be so lucky he has so much love to give!"

For more information about adopting Blinky, head over to the Kitty Rescue Bury Facebook page here.

]]> 22575 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/the-correct-way-to-pronounce-nice-biscuits-has-finally-been-revealed/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:06:19 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22591

The manufacturers of the classic 'Nice' biscuit have taken to social media this week to confirm the correct pronunciation and you might be shocked by it.

Or maybe you won't be?

It's definitely a 50/50 on the pronunciations typically used by Brits - it's either 'nice' or 'niece' - and the rules of the English language often mean that people tend to lean more towards the former option over the latter. Unfortunately though, if 'nice' is the option you tend to go with, you've been pronouncing it wrong you're whole life.

That's not us saying that by the way, don't shoot the messenger, it's Arnott's Biscuits - one of the original manufacturers of Nice biscuits - that have confirmed it.

Taking to Twitter this week to respond to a fan who questioned the pronunciation of the coconut-flavoured classic biscuit, Arnott's Biscuits said: "Nice biscuits were named after the city in the South of France and pronounced the same as that city."

"They have been part of the Arnott's range since 1922."

https://twitter.com/ArnottsBikkies/status/1275252353302777857?s=20

So there you have it.

It has officially been confirmed, once and for all, that it's pronounced as 'niece'.

It is still slightly disputed though, because a quick Google search will tell you that an early 1929 advertisement for the biscuits the used phrase - "delightful as the town after which they are named" - which thus indicated that the manufacturers intended the public to associate the biscuit with the French town, but it's still uncertain as to whether or not they had actually intended that to be pronunciation.

Now, in actual reality, you can pronounce it however you like, we're not going to stop you.

We can imagine it'll be pretty hard to begin pronouncing it in a completely different way than what you always have done previously if you were on team 'nice', but at least it's good to know if nothing else, right?

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Hi Bruno, thank you for your query. Nice biscuits were named after the city in the South of France and pronounced the same as that city. They have been part of the Arnott's range since 1922.

— Arnott's Biscuits (@ArnottsBikkies) June 23, 2020]]>

Hi Bruno, thank you for your query. Nice biscuits were named after the city in the South of France and pronounced the same as that city. They have been part of the Arnott's range since 1922.

— Arnott's Biscuits (@ArnottsBikkies) June 23, 2020]]>

Hi Bruno, thank you for your query. Nice biscuits were named after the city in the South of France and pronounced the same as that city. They have been part of the Arnott's range since 1922.

— Arnott's Biscuits (@ArnottsBikkies) June 23, 2020]]>

Hi Bruno, thank you for your query. Nice biscuits were named after the city in the South of France and pronounced the same as that city. They have been part of the Arnott's range since 1922.

— Arnott's Biscuits (@ArnottsBikkies) June 23, 2020]]>

Hi Bruno, thank you for your query. Nice biscuits were named after the city in the South of France and pronounced the same as that city. They have been part of the Arnott's range since 1922.

— Arnott's Biscuits (@ArnottsBikkies) June 23, 2020]]>

Hi Bruno, thank you for your query. Nice biscuits were named after the city in the South of France and pronounced the same as that city. They have been part of the Arnott's range since 1922.

— Arnott's Biscuits (@ArnottsBikkies) June 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/this-mini-cupcake-maker-bakes-fresh-bite-sized-cakes-in-minutes/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:12:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22599

Sadly, we're not all blessed with great baking skills. Some of us are stumped by even the simplest recipes.

Whether it's a mighty beef wellington or a cheese on toast, certain people are always just one step away from setting something in the kitchen alight.

You've probably been working on your baking ability during lockdown, but if you've found that your dishes are all still emerging from the oven tasting like cardboard, it might time to hold your hands up, admit defeat and hand the task over to the machines.

For sweet treat lovers that can't manage to cook cupcakes, there's a device ready and waiting to help.

The Global Gizmos Mini Cupcake Maker comes with specially-shaped grooves so you can drop in all the necessary ingredients and let the device do its thing.

As many as seven cupcakes can be cooked at any one time in a matter of minutes, with non-stick coating helping to prevent the sugar and butter being left behind in the tray.

It's currently available £18.75, and if you're absolutely rubbish at baking, then this cupcake maker could prove to be worth its weight in gold.

Order one online from Amazon here.

]]> 22599 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/trafford-centre-sends-urgent-message-to-shoppers-heading-there-today/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:51:30 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22608

The Trafford Centre has sent out a message of warning to those planning on shopping in the mall today during the scorching hot heatwave weather.

It was officially recorded as the hottest day of year so far yesterday and the sun is continuing to beam down with temperatures expected to peak today.

Temperatures in Greater Manchester exceeded 30°C in some places and similar highs are predicted today.

These soaring temperatures have prompted bosses at intu Trafford Centre to issue a message of warning for shoppers to appropriately take care and caution ahead of the heatwave.

Taking to Instagram, intu Trafford Centre said: "It's going to be a scorcher today".

"During busy periods you may need to queue to get into the centre, so please come prepared with suncream and water."

https://www.instagram.com/p/CB0PMKcgJKF/

It's predicted that the hottest day of the year so far could potentially be recorded three times over this week and the Met Office has officially declared a level two heat alert for most of England.

The Met Office defines a heatwave as “an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity” and the heatwave threshold, which varies depending on location, is reached when daily maximum temperatures are met or exceeded for three consecutive days.

A number of 'non-essential' retail stores in the Trafford Centre officially reopened to the public on 15th June.

However, strict social distancing measures put in place to ensure staff and shopper safety have meant that limited numbers of people are allowed inside the centre and shops at any one time to maximum capacity is not exceeded.

This has often resulted in some shoppers needing to queue outside.

If you are planning on making a trip to the Trafford Centre today, it's advised to check the guidance available on the Trafford Centre website here ahead of your visit.

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It's going to be a scorcher today! 😎 During busy periods you may need to queue to get into the centre, so please come prepared with suncream and water 🌞 Check the link in our bio for more info about planning your visit.

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It's going to be a scorcher today! 😎 During busy periods you may need to queue to get into the centre, so please come prepared with suncream and water 🌞 Check the link in our bio for more info about planning your visit.

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]]> https://themanc.com/trending/bez-and-shaun-ryders-gogglebox-appearance-generates-200-ofcom-complaints/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:44:37 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22614

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has been hit with around 200 complaints from viewers following the appearance of two Happy Mondays members on Celebrity Gogglebox.

Shaun Ryder and Bez starred on the sofa-focused series last Friday evening, and their unsurprisingly brazen conversation has ruffled a few feathers among audience members.

The pair ended up discussing drug use on the programme after Ryder admitted he didn't understand how far a metre was but did "know how many grams are in an ounce."

The Happy Mondays frontman also dived into comic detail about his dating efforts during the Hacienda heydays, stating: "My chat up line used to be, 'Do you want a line?'"

https://twitter.com/C4Gogglebox/status/1274072350871498752?s=20

Ofcom has also received complaints from Celebrity Gogglebox viewers about stars' lack of social distancing and the programme's habit of pairing up people who do not ordinarily live together.

An Ofcom spokesperson told The Sun: "We are assessing the complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate."

Gogglebox is available to stream on All4.

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When they discuss reducing the 2m rule… #Lockdown #SocialDistancing #CelebrityGogglebox pic.twitter.com/VKbkDOTrwR

— C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 19, 2020]]>

When they discuss reducing the 2m rule… #Lockdown #SocialDistancing #CelebrityGogglebox pic.twitter.com/VKbkDOTrwR

— C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 19, 2020]]>

When they discuss reducing the 2m rule… #Lockdown #SocialDistancing #CelebrityGogglebox pic.twitter.com/VKbkDOTrwR

— C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 19, 2020]]>

When they discuss reducing the 2m rule… #Lockdown #SocialDistancing #CelebrityGogglebox pic.twitter.com/VKbkDOTrwR

— C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 19, 2020]]>

When they discuss reducing the 2m rule… #Lockdown #SocialDistancing #CelebrityGogglebox pic.twitter.com/VKbkDOTrwR

— C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 19, 2020]]>

When they discuss reducing the 2m rule… #Lockdown #SocialDistancing #CelebrityGogglebox pic.twitter.com/VKbkDOTrwR

— C4 Gogglebox (@C4Gogglebox) June 19, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/pets-at-home-release-pet-cooling-range-perfect-for-heatwaves/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:47:52 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22623

Pets at Home has released a brand new range of products that are designed especially to keep our four-legged friends cool and comfortable as temperatures soar outside.

It was officially recorded as the hottest day of the year so far in the UK yesterday, with temperatures exceeding 30°C in some places, and similar highs are also expected today. The Met Office even believes that record temperatures could be recorded three times over this week, so it's definitely a scorcher out there.

Taking care in the beaming sun is important for humans and it's equally, if not more important, to make sure our four-legged friends are well looked-after too.

They do have a furry coat after all.

Luckily, Pets at Home has released a new range and it's available online and in stores across the UK now.

The new range has items for spending time in the garden, going out on walks and lounging inside the house, including water bottles, cooling mats, UV cooling tents, cooling vests, pet sunscreen, freezable ice cream dog toys and even a dog-friendly 'beer' too, because why can't they have a tipple too?

One of the real highlights of the range is definitely the dog paddling pool, retailing at £18.75 - £26.25. It's carefully designed to be strong, durable and able to withstand excitable pups, and is also shallow enough for dogs to climb in and out of safely with ease.

If all this wasn't tail-waggingly good enough, from Wednesday 24th June - Thursday 9th July, selected products in the cooling range will also be included in a 25%-off promotion deal too.

Speaking on the release of the new pet cooling range, Claire Gavin, Director of Creative Development and Innovation at Pets at Home, said: "With foreign holidays seeming a long way off for many, we’re turning to our gardens this summer and getting out and about with our pets in the sunshine, but just as the sun can be damaging to our skin, it poses a risk for the health of our pets too."

"We know that keeping pets cool during the summer months can be a challenge, so our new range has been created with the health, welfare and safety needs of our pets top of mind, whilst ensuring they can keep cool and have fun in the sun too."

You can find out more information and get your hands on the full pet cooling range from stores nationwide now, or shop online via the Pets at Home website here.

It's important to check the opening times of your local Pets at Home branch before making any trips in store.

You can do so via the store locator here.

]]> 22623 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/cyprus-is-lifting-the-ban-on-uk-tourists-it-has-been-confirmed/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:49:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22649

Brits will be permitted to return to Cyprus for holidays from July 15, according to the country's Deputy Tourism Minister.

UK residents had previously been barred from entering the Eastern Mediterranean island due to the high volume of coronavirus cases here at home.

Cyprus has told Brits to steer clear since declaring a state of emergency on March 15. But according to the tourism sector's second-in-command, Savvas Perdios, that could be all about to change.

The minister has also suggested that when holidays do resume, they could prove to be cheaper than expected.

Speaking to the Sun Online, Perdios commented: "The UK is our biggest market, it's massively important to us, and the situation there is improving all the time.

"In a few weeks from now, by mid-July, flights will be possible from the UK to Cyprus … 15th July sounds very reasonable."

The tourist chief also spoke of a "price war" set to emerge between competitors.

"There are going to be very good deals for Brits this summer I am certain of that, not just in Cyprus but the Mediterranean in general," Perdios explained.

"We’ve been in contact with tour operators for the last two months at least, talking to TUI, Jet2, etc."

Cyprus reopened its outdoor bars to customers back in May, with hairdressers, barber shops, and beauty salons resuming trading shortly afterwards.

According to the Cyprus Mail, Brits account for more than one-third of total visitors to the island each year.

However, the UK had occupied a low place on the pecking order with regards to which residents were eligible to re-enter Cyprus in summer.

Norway, Denmark, Germany, Malta, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Austria citizens were all given the thumbs-up to visit the Mediterranean from 9 June, whilst Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Estonia and Croatia residents have been admitted since June 20.

]]> 22649 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/this-manchester-based-chef-is-selling-bottles-of-banana-ketchup/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:40:11 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22679

A chef in Manchester has conjured up an amazing recipe for banana-flavoured ketchup.

Mama Z, whom you might remember from her summer residency at Hatch food and drink hub on Oxford Road, has whipped up the intriguing concoction and started selling it by the bottle via her online store.

The cook has been introducing Filipino food and manilla flavours to the North-West since 2017, including methods for making Nugg Nuggs and Spiced Sweet Potato Scotch Eggs.

But this banana ketchup might just be her most fascinating creation yet.

https://twitter.com/BiteStreetFood/status/1276112030752219139?s=20

Mama Z says on her website: "This ketchup is versatile and can be used as a dip or for marinating.

"It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Add this to any meal and add some tropical island fun to any dish!"

Bottles are available online right now for £5 each.

You can also order a "Boodle Fight" dinner from Mama Z - which offers a full "evening of feasting" and a delicious-sounding bespoke menu.

Discover more over at cookingwithmamaz.

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We’re going BANANAS for @cookinwithmamaz banana ketchup?
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Head over to her website to stock up!
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She’s also giving us some unreal Filipino recipes on her blog to try at home. Let’s get cooking?https://t.co/tDNH1RsUde#filipino #food #streetfood #bite #manchester pic.twitter.com/8Hw1q74Xaw

— Bite Street Food (@BiteStreetFood) June 25, 2020]]>

We’re going BANANAS for @cookinwithmamaz banana ketchup🍌
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Head over to her website to stock up!
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She’s also giving us some unreal Filipino recipes on her blog to try at home. Let’s get cooking😍https://t.co/tDNH1RsUde#filipino #food #streetfood #bite #manchester pic.twitter.com/8Hw1q74Xaw

— Bite Street Food (@BiteStreetFood) June 25, 2020]]>

We’re going BANANAS for @cookinwithmamaz banana ketchup🍌
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Head over to her website to stock up!
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She’s also giving us some unreal Filipino recipes on her blog to try at home. Let’s get cooking😍https://t.co/tDNH1RsUde#filipino #food #streetfood #bite #manchester pic.twitter.com/8Hw1q74Xaw

— Bite Street Food (@BiteStreetFood) June 25, 2020]]>

We’re going BANANAS for @cookinwithmamaz banana ketchup🍌
⠀
Head over to her website to stock up!
⠀
She’s also giving us some unreal Filipino recipes on her blog to try at home. Let’s get cooking😍https://t.co/tDNH1RsUde#filipino #food #streetfood #bite #manchester pic.twitter.com/8Hw1q74Xaw

— Bite Street Food (@BiteStreetFood) June 25, 2020]]>

We’re going BANANAS for @cookinwithmamaz banana ketchup🍌
⠀
Head over to her website to stock up!
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She’s also giving us some unreal Filipino recipes on her blog to try at home. Let’s get cooking😍https://t.co/tDNH1RsUde#filipino #food #streetfood #bite #manchester pic.twitter.com/8Hw1q74Xaw

— Bite Street Food (@BiteStreetFood) June 25, 2020]]>

We’re going BANANAS for @cookinwithmamaz banana ketchup🍌
⠀
Head over to her website to stock up!
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She’s also giving us some unreal Filipino recipes on her blog to try at home. Let’s get cooking😍https://t.co/tDNH1RsUde#filipino #food #streetfood #bite #manchester pic.twitter.com/8Hw1q74Xaw

— Bite Street Food (@BiteStreetFood) June 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/this-sleeping-eye-mask-has-built-in-bluetooth-headphones/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:40:53 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22704

This article contains affiliate links.

Getting a full and uninterrupted nights sleep is so much easier said than done, isn't it?

The same goes for settling down for a quick daytime nap.

In fact, that's probably even harder to achieve, as you've got all the outside noise to contend with too, from lawn mowers, to kids playing out. If this sounds like a problem you're all too familiar with, then we've found a pretty unique sleeping mask on Amazon with built-in headphones and it could provide the perfect solution.

The 3D Bluetooth Wireless Blindfold Mask by LC-dolida is "based on ergonomics" meaning it moulds and fits perfectly to your face.

According to the product description on Amazon, the "innovative soft cushion on the nose helps to prevent light from creeping in around the nose and face [to] create a total darkness environment" and "the contours of the eye area are deeper and your eyes can move freely [with no pressure]".

This 3D mask "perfectly solves the tightness of the silk eye mask [to] bring you a comfortable and long-lasting sleep".

It has a soft adjustable strap that "won't tangle your hair" and is even "makeup-friendly" too.

It's ideal for those who suffer with insomnia, migraine headaches and dry-eyes sufferers as "the breathable, fibres of hypoallergenic material allows healthy oxygen in while keeping dry air out".

The best bit? It has in-build bluetooth headphones and microphone.

This means you can play music while you sleep without having to worry about cables. The headphones "adopt advanced noise reduction technique and the superior stereo loud speaker ensures an amazing enhanced music listening experience that's powerful and loud enough to cancel out background noises from outside".

It’s retailing on Amazon at £19.99 + postage/packaging and has hundreds of positive reviews from plenty of satisfied customers in the past, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

It’s also listed as an ‘Amazon’s Choice’ product and is eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

There's even a couple of promotion deals to take advantage of too.

If you’re ready to settle down for the best uninterrupted sleep you'll ever have, then you can get the 3D Bluetooth Wireless Blindfold Mask from Amazon here.

]]> 22704 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/lego-announce-home-alone-and-seinfeld-sets-are-set-to-go-on-sale/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:03:08 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22709

LEGO has announced a pair of exciting new additions to its ever-expanding brick-built universe: Home Alone and Seinfeld.

Both Kevin McCallister's tinsel-draped suburb and Jerry Seinfeld's Upper West-Side Manhattan apartment have been crowned winners of the LEGO Ideas competition - which invites fans to put forward their own builds and have them turned into legitimate LEGO products.

The LEGO Review Board deliberated the entries for over four months at the back end of 2019 and ended up settling on these two iconic sets from nineties media.

The Home Alone set will feature some of the famous booby traps set up by a young Macauley Culkin in the movie - which was originally screened way back in 1990.

There are 3,000 bricks in the build - including Kevin’s tree house and zip line.

Mini burglars come included.

LEGO Seinfeld will also feature meticulous attention to detail - from the familiar expressions etched onto the casts' faces right through to the kitchen, cupboards and bench-tops.

This is a particularly suitable moment for LEGO Seinfeld to get the green light, too - given how the series has just reached its 30th anniversary year.

Both of the images above are fan-builds, and whilst the final LEGO products don't have a confirmed release date yet, we may end up seeing them on shelves by 2021.

]]> 22709 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/this-mini-projector-will-take-your-lockdown-movie-nights-to-the-next-level/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:48:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22739

This article contains affiliate links.

Lockdown life amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made us take many things a lot more seriously than we did prior and movie nights is one of them.

After cinemas temporarily closed to the public back in March, people right across the country began to see home movie nights as an ideal way of kicking back and relaxing after a long week.

It's pretty safe to say that Brits have been pulling out all the stops for them too.

If you're planning a movie night this weekend, whether that be with your family, the kids, friends over video call, or just by yourself, we've found a mini projector on Amazon that's bound to take your home movie viewing experience up a few notches.

The GooDee Mini LED Portable Projector is one of the most popular gifts for 2020.

According to the product description on Amazon, this projector has has a built-in powerful speaker that can deliver a clear making it perfect for not only watching films, but also for playing games and videos that help to inspire childrens' learning interests.

It's compact, portable and it connects to your smartphone or Amazon Fire TV stick too.

There's a number of multiple-media interfaces to be used for leisure time, including HDMI, USB, Micro SD card, audio and AV interface, and it has upwards of 3000 hours LED lifespan.

It can also be for both indoor and outdoor use - how brilliant is that?

It’s retailing on Amazon at £40.99 + postage/packaging and has a multitude of positive reviews from plenty of satisfied customers over the years, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

It’s also eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

If a next level movie night is on the cards for you, then you can get the GooDee Mini LED Portable Projector from Amazon here.

]]> 22739 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/driving-lessons-in-england-will-officially-resume-from-july-4-its-been-confirmed/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:19:46 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22742

Government ministers have confirmed in parliament this afternoon that driving lessons can resume in England next month.

Driving schools have been given the green light to start teaching pupils to drive from 4th July.

The DVSA also confirmed the news to the public via Twitter stating that: "As the Leader of the House announced in Parliament, driving lessons can resume in England from 4 July."

"Driving tests will resume following that in a phased approach, allowing drivers time to reskill ahead of their tests."

"More details will be provided shortly."

https://twitter.com/DVSAgovuk/status/1276151868352274432?s=20

A new plan for instructors is currently being drafted up with new guidelines on how they will be able to teach again with safety measures in place.

Details of these plans are expected to be available to instructors in due course.

This is a breaking news story - More to follow.

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As the Leader of the House announced in Parliament, driving lessons can resume in England from 4 July.

Driving tests will resume following that in a phased approach, allowing drivers time to reskill ahead of their tests.

More details will be provided shortly.

— Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (@DVSAgovuk) June 25, 2020]]>

As the Leader of the House announced in Parliament, driving lessons can resume in England from 4 July.

Driving tests will resume following that in a phased approach, allowing drivers time to reskill ahead of their tests.

More details will be provided shortly.

— Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (@DVSAgovuk) June 25, 2020]]>

As the Leader of the House announced in Parliament, driving lessons can resume in England from 4 July.

Driving tests will resume following that in a phased approach, allowing drivers time to reskill ahead of their tests.

More details will be provided shortly.

— Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (@DVSAgovuk) June 25, 2020]]>

As the Leader of the House announced in Parliament, driving lessons can resume in England from 4 July.

Driving tests will resume following that in a phased approach, allowing drivers time to reskill ahead of their tests.

More details will be provided shortly.

— Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (@DVSAgovuk) June 25, 2020]]>

As the Leader of the House announced in Parliament, driving lessons can resume in England from 4 July.

Driving tests will resume following that in a phased approach, allowing drivers time to reskill ahead of their tests.

More details will be provided shortly.

— Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (@DVSAgovuk) June 25, 2020]]>

As the Leader of the House announced in Parliament, driving lessons can resume in England from 4 July.

Driving tests will resume following that in a phased approach, allowing drivers time to reskill ahead of their tests.

More details will be provided shortly.

— Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (@DVSAgovuk) June 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/salford-mp-rebecca-long-bailey-has-been-sacked-as-shadow-education-secretary/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:18:31 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22776

Leader of the Labour Sir Keir Starmer has sacked Rebecca Long-Bailey this afternoon after she shared an article on social media containing an "anti-Semitic conspiracy theory".

Ms Long-Bailey was serving as the Shadow Education Secretary and has been the Labour MP for Salford and Eccles since 2015.

She had retweeted an interview with actor and Labour supporter Maxine Peake earlier today, but had later denied on Twitter to be endorsing such aspect of the article.

https://twitter.com/RLong_Bailey/status/1276112455891070978?s=20

A spokesperson for the Labour leader said in a statement: "This afternoon Keir Starmer asked Rebecca Long-Bailey to step down from the shadow cabinet."

"The article Rebecca shared earlier today contained an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory."

"As leader of the Labour Party, Keir has been clear that restoring trust with the Jewish community is a number one priority."

Anti-Semitism takes many different forms and it is important that we all are vigilant against it."

Ms Long-Bailey has taken to Twitter this afternoon to respond in a series of tweets:

https://twitter.com/RLong_Bailey/status/1276161736148750337?s=20

https://twitter.com/RLong_Bailey/status/1276161742104678407?s=20

https://twitter.com/RLong_Bailey/status/1276161748664496128?s=20

https://twitter.com/RLong_Bailey/status/1276161757078335489?s=20

More to follow.

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2.These are sentiments are shared by everyone in our movement and millions of people in our country. I learned that many people were concerned by references to international sharing of training and restraint techniques between police and security forces.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

4.I wished to acknowledge these concerns and duly issued a clarification of my retweet, with the wording agreed in advance by the Labour Party Leader’s Office, but after posting I was subsequently instructed to take both this agreed clarification and my original retweet down.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/XyTPHR40Qd I retweeted an interview that my constituent and stalwart Labour Party supporter Maxine Peake gave to the Independent. Its main thrust was anger with the Conservative Government’s handling of the current emergency and a call for Labour Party unity.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/83kCSyj9FG no way was my retweet an intention to endorse every part of that article.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

5.I could not do this in good conscience without the issuing of a press statement of clarification. I had asked to discuss these matters with Keir before agreeing what further action to take, but sadly he had already made his decision.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

7.I am clear that I shall continue to support the Labour Party in Parliament under Keir Starmer’s leadership, to represent the people of Salford and Eccles and work towards a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

I retweeted Maxine Peake’s article because of her significant achievements and because the thrust of her argument is to stay in the Labour Party. It wasn’t intended to be an endorsement of all aspects of the article. https://t.co/3k6P3hcCgJ

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/XyTPHR40Qd I retweeted an interview that my constituent and stalwart Labour Party supporter Maxine Peake gave to the Independent. Its main thrust was anger with the Conservative Government’s handling of the current emergency and a call for Labour Party unity.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/83kCSyj9FG no way was my retweet an intention to endorse every part of that article.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

5.I could not do this in good conscience without the issuing of a press statement of clarification. I had asked to discuss these matters with Keir before agreeing what further action to take, but sadly he had already made his decision.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

7.I am clear that I shall continue to support the Labour Party in Parliament under Keir Starmer’s leadership, to represent the people of Salford and Eccles and work towards a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

2.These are sentiments are shared by everyone in our movement and millions of people in our country. I learned that many people were concerned by references to international sharing of training and restraint techniques between police and security forces.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

4.I wished to acknowledge these concerns and duly issued a clarification of my retweet, with the wording agreed in advance by the Labour Party Leader’s Office, but after posting I was subsequently instructed to take both this agreed clarification and my original retweet down.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/XyTPHR40Qd I retweeted an interview that my constituent and stalwart Labour Party supporter Maxine Peake gave to the Independent. Its main thrust was anger with the Conservative Government’s handling of the current emergency and a call for Labour Party unity.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/83kCSyj9FG no way was my retweet an intention to endorse every part of that article.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

5.I could not do this in good conscience without the issuing of a press statement of clarification. I had asked to discuss these matters with Keir before agreeing what further action to take, but sadly he had already made his decision.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

7.I am clear that I shall continue to support the Labour Party in Parliament under Keir Starmer’s leadership, to represent the people of Salford and Eccles and work towards a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

I retweeted Maxine Peake’s article because of her significant achievements and because the thrust of her argument is to stay in the Labour Party. It wasn’t intended to be an endorsement of all aspects of the article. https://t.co/3k6P3hcCgJ

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

2.These are sentiments are shared by everyone in our movement and millions of people in our country. I learned that many people were concerned by references to international sharing of training and restraint techniques between police and security forces.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

4.I wished to acknowledge these concerns and duly issued a clarification of my retweet, with the wording agreed in advance by the Labour Party Leader’s Office, but after posting I was subsequently instructed to take both this agreed clarification and my original retweet down.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/XyTPHR40Qd I retweeted an interview that my constituent and stalwart Labour Party supporter Maxine Peake gave to the Independent. Its main thrust was anger with the Conservative Government’s handling of the current emergency and a call for Labour Party unity.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/83kCSyj9FG no way was my retweet an intention to endorse every part of that article.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

5.I could not do this in good conscience without the issuing of a press statement of clarification. I had asked to discuss these matters with Keir before agreeing what further action to take, but sadly he had already made his decision.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

7.I am clear that I shall continue to support the Labour Party in Parliament under Keir Starmer’s leadership, to represent the people of Salford and Eccles and work towards a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

I retweeted Maxine Peake’s article because of her significant achievements and because the thrust of her argument is to stay in the Labour Party. It wasn’t intended to be an endorsement of all aspects of the article. https://t.co/3k6P3hcCgJ

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

2.These are sentiments are shared by everyone in our movement and millions of people in our country. I learned that many people were concerned by references to international sharing of training and restraint techniques between police and security forces.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

4.I wished to acknowledge these concerns and duly issued a clarification of my retweet, with the wording agreed in advance by the Labour Party Leader’s Office, but after posting I was subsequently instructed to take both this agreed clarification and my original retweet down.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/XyTPHR40Qd I retweeted an interview that my constituent and stalwart Labour Party supporter Maxine Peake gave to the Independent. Its main thrust was anger with the Conservative Government’s handling of the current emergency and a call for Labour Party unity.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/83kCSyj9FG no way was my retweet an intention to endorse every part of that article.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

5.I could not do this in good conscience without the issuing of a press statement of clarification. I had asked to discuss these matters with Keir before agreeing what further action to take, but sadly he had already made his decision.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

7.I am clear that I shall continue to support the Labour Party in Parliament under Keir Starmer’s leadership, to represent the people of Salford and Eccles and work towards a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

I retweeted Maxine Peake’s article because of her significant achievements and because the thrust of her argument is to stay in the Labour Party. It wasn’t intended to be an endorsement of all aspects of the article. https://t.co/3k6P3hcCgJ

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

2.These are sentiments are shared by everyone in our movement and millions of people in our country. I learned that many people were concerned by references to international sharing of training and restraint techniques between police and security forces.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

4.I wished to acknowledge these concerns and duly issued a clarification of my retweet, with the wording agreed in advance by the Labour Party Leader’s Office, but after posting I was subsequently instructed to take both this agreed clarification and my original retweet down.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/XyTPHR40Qd I retweeted an interview that my constituent and stalwart Labour Party supporter Maxine Peake gave to the Independent. Its main thrust was anger with the Conservative Government’s handling of the current emergency and a call for Labour Party unity.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

https://t.co/83kCSyj9FG no way was my retweet an intention to endorse every part of that article.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

5.I could not do this in good conscience without the issuing of a press statement of clarification. I had asked to discuss these matters with Keir before agreeing what further action to take, but sadly he had already made his decision.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

7.I am clear that I shall continue to support the Labour Party in Parliament under Keir Starmer’s leadership, to represent the people of Salford and Eccles and work towards a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world.

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]>

I retweeted Maxine Peake’s article because of her significant achievements and because the thrust of her argument is to stay in the Labour Party. It wasn’t intended to be an endorsement of all aspects of the article. https://t.co/3k6P3hcCgJ

— Rebecca Long-Bailey (@RLong_Bailey) June 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/style/festival-style-is-still-on-as-topshop-launch-their-new-collection-of-bucket-hats/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:01:29 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22836

Topshop is selling an entire range of brand new bucket hats and, as Mancs, we just can’t get enough of them.

Festivals, the spiritual homes of this type of headwear, might be cancelled this summer, but northerners never needed a big music event as an excuse to don one.

Bucket hats are a staple of the classic Mancunian wardrobe - having been embraced by fanbases of local bands like The Stone Rose and Oasis. 

High street store Topshop have now launched a brand-new collection of these hats that are perfect for summer whilst still being affordable.

This headwear has made a huge resurgence recently, with bucket hats rapidly becoming some of the most sought-after summer accessories.

There are many variations of this hat to create a trendy look - and here are a few ideas from Topshop’s latest launch.

Keeping it classic – this monochromatic hat is simplistic in design, yet the focal badge is very reminiscent of the nineties.

So, if you want to play it cool and relive the glory days then this one is definitely for you.

It also comes in a fluorescent pink if you want to add a pop of colour to your wardrobe. 

Feminine and flirty – with its narrower brim, this hat has a more feminine feel and is perfect if you want something a bit more petite and dainty, whilst still saluting an iconic trend.

It comes in a variety of colours including beige, lime green and baby pink, making it the perfect addition to any outfit. 

A modern twist – make a bold statement with this dalmatian print bucket hat, complete with its low brim and tie under the chin.

This hat screams fashionable occasion rather than simply being an outdoor hat - and it's guaranteed to turn heads wherever you might go.

Summer lovin’ – both practical and fashionable, this straw bucket hat is perfect to take on holiday (or maybe just for sunbathing in the garden).

The mustard stripes definitely gives it a cute holiday vibe. 

Top of the trends – it’s no secret that tie-dye is one of 2020s biggest trends, so keep up with the latest styles in this gorgeous blue and white bucket hat.

This wash is more subtle than other tie dye items so it’s definitely easy to wear, plus the frayed edge is super cute. 

Buckets hat are back and the sunshine is out. Summer is officially here.

Head over to Topshop's website to view their bucket hat collection in full.

Author: Daisy Bradbury

]]> 22836 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/style/fruit-prints-are-the-pear-fect-trend-you-need-to-try-this-summer/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:31:24 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22845

We're not sure if it’s because Harry Styles’ ‘Watermelon Sugar’ is permanently on repeat or Brits are just dreaming of sangria on the beach, but fruit prints have definitely been taking over the local fashion scene lately.

This bold yet delicious trend is everywhere right now - from the pages of Vogue to Bella Hadid’s Instagram.

The good news is that you can embrace this gorgeous look yourself when shopping in Manchester - with both the high street and independent boutiques offering a route to refresh your summer wardrobe.

Here're a few ideas...

We’re going absolutely ballistic for berries, so if you want to sweeten up your wardrobe for summer, strawberry prints are an absolute must.

We can’t take our eyes off the new Compañia Fantastica strawberry range, which you can find at Thunder Egg in the Northern Quarter.

Whether you want to turn heads with the bold and brave midi dress or want a pair of comfortable, elasticated shorts to lounge around the house in, the graphic print and striking colour combination of red, white and black is perfect for this summer. 

If berries aren’t for you, why not add some zest to your wardrobe with a splash of citrus?

Manchester’s Neon Rose have launched the ‘Clemmie Dress’ – a more muted and traditional take on this fruity trend with its square neckline and romantic tie shoulder straps (an ideal dress for a picnic in the park).

For something super vibrant, the Compañia Fantastica Luscious Lemon Dress from Thunder Egg pairs the vivacious lemon print with a more traditional and somewhat modest tea-dress fit and button-up collar.

If you’re sick of staying within the lines and want to step out of the box, there are some wild and extravagant fruit prints that you can get your hands on - from the tropical Zara Pineapple Crop Top to Thunder Egg’s bold and brilliant banana collection.

Can’t decide what fruit print to go for? Monki’s cute fruit salad bikini combines all of these gorgeous colours; an absolute must for beach visits .

Unsure how to style these exotic pieces? Well, the trick to looking stylish is to keep the rest of your outfit minimal and let the fruits do the talking...

Author: Daisy Bradbury

]]> 22845 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/this-incredible-quarantine-mural-in-new-jersey-might-look-a-bit-familiar-to-mancunians/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:22:03 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22772

A piece of iconic Mancunian artwork has appeared more than 3,000 miles away in New Jersey – on the side of a building called 'La Hacienda'.

Images snapped from across the Atlantic reveal an American replica has been produced of the famous "This Too Shall Pass" painting that originally appeared on the side of Great Northern in Deansgate during lockdown.

The graffiti - which was spotted, captured and shared online by Instagram user daniree during a cycle ride through NJ - has been redrawn on the wall of La Hacienda Restaurant in the city of New Brunswick. Surely a huge coincidence?

Despite being written in distinct Mancunian tongue, the messages scrawled across the mural - "stay safe our kid" and "it'll be reet" - also remain intact.

Even better is that the mural has been put up on the side of a business called 'La Hacienda' – a word that is part of the dictionary in Manchester. If this was just a coincidence, then we're gobsmacked.

Great Northern re-shared the images on their social media page earlier this month, stating: "[It's] amazing to see our mural being replicated in New Jersey to show appreciation to the USA’s medical professionals."

The original Deansgate painting has been a fixture in the city for three months but still never fails to catch the eye of passers-by; having come to symbolise the fervent spirit and defiance of Manchester during the coronavirus pandemic.

Local illustrator MOZE (Becki Miller) is the talented artist behind the sketch - which was one of the first art pieces produced as part of the region's 'Messages of Hope' campaign.

https://twitter.com/TheMancUK/status/1241356744380514304?s=20

It has not yet been confirmed which creative chose to replicate the mural in the States, but it's fascinating to see some of our city's greatest art being shared right across the world.

Stay strong, our kids. This too shall pass.

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An amazing mural popped up today in #Manchester city centre at @GNWManchester. Stay safe our kid, this too shall pass. ❤️? pic.twitter.com/rQ3fHHM55Y

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 21, 2020]]>

An amazing mural popped up today in #Manchester city centre at @GNWManchester. Stay safe our kid, this too shall pass. ❤️🐝 pic.twitter.com/rQ3fHHM55Y

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 21, 2020]]>

An amazing mural popped up today in #Manchester city centre at @GNWManchester. Stay safe our kid, this too shall pass. ❤️🐝 pic.twitter.com/rQ3fHHM55Y

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 21, 2020]]>

An amazing mural popped up today in #Manchester city centre at @GNWManchester. Stay safe our kid, this too shall pass. ❤️🐝 pic.twitter.com/rQ3fHHM55Y

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 21, 2020]]>

An amazing mural popped up today in #Manchester city centre at @GNWManchester. Stay safe our kid, this too shall pass. ❤️🐝 pic.twitter.com/rQ3fHHM55Y

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 21, 2020]]>

An amazing mural popped up today in #Manchester city centre at @GNWManchester. Stay safe our kid, this too shall pass. ❤️🐝 pic.twitter.com/rQ3fHHM55Y

— The Manc (@TheMancUK) March 21, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/liverpool-have-knocked-manchester-united-off-top-spot-in-worldwide-popularity-rankings/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 07:30:10 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22865

Weeks don't come much better for Liverpool football club.

Not only have our Merseyside neighbours whisked Man City off their throne to become Premier League champions for the first time in their history, they've also usurped Man Utd as the most popular club in British football.

After analysing data from around the world via Google Trends, football price comparison site Footy.com discovered that Jurgen Klopp's side have amassed an enormous global backing that's turned them into the world's new favourite team.

A silver lining for the Old Trafford faithful, however, is that United have still enjoyed the most interest out of any English side over a longer timeframe of ten years.

The following table shows the popularity of each Prem club over the last decade, ranked across different continents around the world:

Footy.com spokesperson Ben Hyde said: “As you can imagine, Manchester United’s place on the top spot is to be expected, given their dominance of the Premier League during the Fergie era.

"However, the club does appear to have fallen from grace somewhat since Alex Ferguson’s retirement back in 2013. 

"When you look specifically at the stats from more recent years, Manchester United’s popularity seems to be fading. In fact, in 2019, Liverpool overtook United as the most popular Premier League team worldwide.”

The image below shows the figures from 2019 - showing how Liverpool have toppled United to take the "most popular" trophy award to go along with their shiny new Premier League medals.

Reflecting on the data, Ben says: "This is perhaps unsurprising given Liverpool’s Champions League success last summer.

"However, Manchester United fans will be frustrated to see yet more evidence that their team is continuing to fall further behind their historic rivals.”

Is this the beginning of a new chapter in Premier League football where Merseyside rule supreme?

Mancunians, red and blue, are praying hard that isn't the case...

]]> 22865 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-best-bbq-tools-and-accessories-you-need-this-summer/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:59:38 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22874

This article contains affiliate links.

Temperatures across the UK have been hotting up this week and there's nothing Brits love more than a BBQ in the back garden during the summertime.

We've had the hottest day of the year so far recorded twice this week and it's truly started to feel like summer.

As we head into July and the further lifting of lockdown restrictions on 4th July edges closer and closer, there's definitely a smell of barbecues on the horizon and if you're looking to take your BBQ game up a couple of notches, then we've found some must-have tools and equipment pieces on Amazon that are pretty cost-effective and definitely worth getting your hands on.

If you're going to have a BBQ, you might as well have a bloody good one, right?

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BBQ Stainless Steel Tool Set

This 20-piece set really is the ultimate all-round BBQ starter kit.

It comes with all you need to get right into grilling in just one package and is manufactured with premium quality stainless steel to make it a worthwhile purchase that's long-lasting under the right care instruction. It's a sturdy and durable set that won't bend, break or rust and is really easy to clean up after using too.

The set comes with BBQ tongs, a BBQ fork, skewers, grill brushes and more, and is retailing at £20.39 + postage/packaging.

You can get your hands on the Fixget 20Pcs BBQ Tool Set here.

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BBQ Tools Apron Set

If you're looking for convenience and you're also prone to a spillage or two when cooking up a feast, then you really need look no further than this 2-in-1 BBQ Apron / Tools Set.

This set is perfect for all budding outdoor chefs and it comes with a spatula, fork, tongs, cotton glove and salt & pepper shakers, all which sit in their own individual compartments of a heavy-gauge nylon apron. The apron also has adjustable locking fasteners and extra built-in storage pockets too.

It's retailing at £24.90 + postage/packaging and is also eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

You can get your hands on the NJ 7Pcs BBQ Grill Apron here.

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Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves

The ideal purchase for the accident prone amongst us - we all know one.

Sitting firmly at #1 on top of Amazon's Best Seller list, these BBQ gloves are specially designed to not only be resistant to extreme heat, but they're also resistant to cuts too. They're non-toxic, anti-slip, flexible and are perfect for all types of outdoor grilling and barbecuing

They're retailing at £12.49 + postage/packaging and they're eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

You can get your hands on the AOMEES BBQ Gloves here.

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XL Heavy Duty Grill Tongs

If you're pretty serious about upping your BBQ game, these is what you need to be forking out for.

The heavy duty grilling tongs are extra long extra long metal tongs with a non-slip grip. The quality design allows for easy handling at safe distances from the flame and the varying size gives your tong set the versatility that all great grill masters look for in their tools.

You get x2 tongs in this set - a 12" pair and a 16" pair.

They're retailing at £9.69 and they're eligible for FREE delivery too at the moment, so that's worth taking advantage of.

You can get your hands on the Mountain Grillers Heavy Duty Grill Tongs here.

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Beer Bucket / Drinks Cooler

If the temperatures are hotting up, then let's make sure the drinks are ice cold.

This large acrylic bucket is ideal for chilling bottles of beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks. It has a huge 10 litre capacity, twin handles for easy lifting, and the tub is tough enough to be used for all BBQ's, parties and get-togethers with confidence.

It's retailing at £16.96 + postage/packaging, is listed as an Amazon's Choice product and is eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

You can get your hands on the BarCraft Large Drinks Cooler here.

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Cool Plate

If you're going to be spending prolonged periods of time outside whilst you're barbecuing, which of course you are - it's summer - then this 'cool plate' is perfect for keeping food fresh.

It's ideal for meat, poultry, fish, cheese, cakes, salad and many other foods that require low temperatures.

It includes a removable cooling element that is stored in the freezer for six hours, before being applied to the stainless steel plate, in order to keep food as fresh as possible and ready to serve whenever.

It's retailing at £34.70 + postage/packaging, is listed as an Amazon's Choice product and is eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

You can get your hands on the Tomorrow's Kitchen Cool Plate here.

]]> 22874 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/beaches-could-be-shut-down-if-covid-19-cases-spike-again-health-minister-warns/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:31:12 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22891

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that UK beaches could be shut down if social distancing measures are ignored and coronavirus cases climb again.

The minister spoke to TalkRadio about the prospect of closing public areas as thousands flocked to coastlines in Blackpool, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this week - over-stretching authorities and prompting them to declare "a major incident".

Dorset was flooded with around half a million visitors on Thursday according to Bournemouth East MP Tobias Elwood, as temperatures in England toppled 30 degrees.

Whilst Mr. Hancock admitted he was "reluctant" to ban Brits from the beach, he reminded listeners that that the government "do have that power".

"...the key is to do it with respect for the rules – stay with your household, stay a good distance from other households," he said.

The Health Secretary's message echoes the sentiments of Boris Johnson on Tuesday.

During his restriction-lifting address in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister said he would not hesitate to reinstate lockdown even at a national level if necessary.

England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty has also reminded citizens that the virus remains in general circulation - with cases in Britain set to rise if social distancing is ignored.

]]> 22891 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/tui-cancels-all-florida-holidays-due-to-disney-world-safety-measures/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:04:18 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22911

TUI has announced cancellations today of all flights to Florida from the UK and Ireland until the end of November amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The travel giant stated that this is due to the unprecedented travel restrictions and the safety precautions put in place at Disney World.

A second surge of coronavirus cases has also been confirmed in the US state.

In a statement released to holidaymakers this morning, TUI said: "The decision has been made following new health and safety measures implemented at Walt Disney World to ensure the safety of its guests."

"These changes would significantly impact the holiday experience for many Tui customers who plan their magical and often once in a lifetime Florida holiday."

TUI has already announced plans to resume flights to a number of destinations in July.

Richard Sofer, Director at TUI, previously said that the firm had "absolute confidence" the UK government will ditch the 14-day quarantine measures that are currently in place over the coming weeks and dependent on government advice, TUI has also laid out plans to add more flights and destinations by the end of July.

Up to 19 destinations from five UK airports are expected and TUI has said it will only fly passengers to quarantine-free destinations.

Those travelling with the company will have to comply with a number of thorough safety measures.

For more information, visit the TUI website here.

]]> 22911 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-city-council-to-gradually-reopen-the-citys-libraries/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:05:25 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22912

A phased reopening of local libraries will commence from July 4, Manchester Council has confirmed.

Eight selected libraries will initially welcome back customers on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays from 11am - 3pm; with books reservable online from June 29.

Library visitors will be allowed 30 minutes of browsing; taking out a maximum of six books at any one time.

A limited number of computers will also be available to pre-book.

Hand sanitisers will be placed at each entrance, and every library will be taking care to restrict the number of visitors on site.

Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent, carer or older sibling. 

The eight Manchester libraries returning during the first phase are:

• Chorlton Library
• City Library (at Central Library)
• Didsbury Library
• Gorton Library
• Longsight Library
• Newton Heath Library
• Withington Library
• Forum Library, Wythenshawe

With the exception of City Library, all these libraries will open an hour earlier at 10am on Tuesdays and Thursdays for residents aged over 60.

Any books taken out before quarantine have been renewed until the end of July - meaning borrowers will not incur fines.

Executive Member for Skills, Culture and Leisure, Councillor Luthfur Rahman, said: “Since the pandemic forced us to close our libraries in March, we’ve done everything possible to connect residents with books, information and activities online.  

"However, we’ve really missed seeing them and are keen to welcome them back to their libraries in person.
 
“This is only the start of the reopening process, which needs to be done in a careful and gradual way, but it is nevertheless an important step forward and one we’re looking forward to.

He continued: “Social distancing is still very much a requirement at all times.  This is why, at this stage, we’re only able to open selected libraries for restricted numbers of visitors at a time, but we will be keeping this under review over the course of the summer.  

"Nevertheless, this does mean that residents will be soon able to access our fantastic catalogue of books and free computer facilities once again.  We will provide further updates as soon as we are able to safely reopen more libraries and extend opening hours.”

The Books To Go service for housebound residents also restarted earlier this month and will continue to deliver books to its customers every four weeks.
 
Head over to the council website for more information.  

]]> 22912 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/brewdog-invites-mancunians-to-enjoy-their-first-post-lockdown-pint-at-1201am-on-july-4/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:54:23 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22937

BrewDog has announced it will be opening at one minute past midnight on July 4 to serve Mancunians their first post-lockdown pint and tickets are available now.

As per the UK government guidelines for the easing of lockdown restrictions, many of our favourite hospitality businesses will be reopening doors once again to serve the good people of Manchester and there's one bar aiming to do that before anyone else.

BrewDog, located on Peter Street in the heart of the city centre, will be inviting people to enjoy a pint at 12:01am on 4th July as part of its Unlocked event.

Announcing this exclusive ticketed event via its website and social media platforms yesterday, BrewDog said: "We really can’t wait to welcome our awesome legion of Equity Punks back into our bars, so we’re throwing open the doors the minute we’re allowed to".

"So at 1 minute past midnight on 4th July, we’re throwing an Equity Punk exclusive preview night."

"Be the first through doors when we open post-lockdown and enjoy epic craft beer before anyone else, as we take you through a guided beer tasting paired with our awesome farm-to-table food."

https://twitter.com/BrewDog/status/1276113445612654598?s=20

Tickets for the event are expected to be in high demand and BrewDog has also indicated that capacity will be extremely limited due to necessary social distancing measures, as per government guidelines. It has also stated that guests must "ensure your booking contains only two separate households and if you’re displaying any symptoms at all, please cancel your booking."

The Manchester city centre event will from 12:01am - 2:30am on 4th July 2020 and entry will not be permitted anytime after 12:30am.

Tickets will set you back £20 per person.

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated Hospitality In Action - a worthy charity that's dedicated to helping hospitality workers in need, especially during these unprecedented times for the sector.

You can book your tickets from the BrewDog website, or via their Eventbrite page here.

Ahead of reopening, BrewDog has released a list of COVID-secure measures it intends to put in place to ensure staff and customer safety.

They are as follows:

1. Contactless ordering via 'order to table' app.
2. Staff wearing face masks and gloves at all times.
3. Easily accessible sanitiser stations for all.
4. Clearly visible social distancing signage and guidelines.
5. Amended furniture layouts to create appropriate space.
6. Staff monitoring capacity continually.
7. Cashless payment only, via app or card payment.
8. Single use menus in use.
9. Physical table screens available on request.
10. Surface cleaning every 15 minutes.

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We can't wait to welcome you back to our bars so will be throwing open the doors the minute we're allowed to.

A 1 minute past midnight 4th July we're throwing an Equity Punk exclusive preview night in Shoreditch, Newcastle and Manchester.

Book here: https://t.co/aqLjcna9s9 pic.twitter.com/shN1ydye2N

— BrewDog (@BrewDog) June 25, 2020]]>

We can't wait to welcome you back to our bars so will be throwing open the doors the minute we're allowed to.

A 1 minute past midnight 4th July we're throwing an Equity Punk exclusive preview night in Shoreditch, Newcastle and Manchester.

Book here: https://t.co/aqLjcna9s9 pic.twitter.com/shN1ydye2N

— BrewDog (@BrewDog) June 25, 2020]]>

We can't wait to welcome you back to our bars so will be throwing open the doors the minute we're allowed to.

A 1 minute past midnight 4th July we're throwing an Equity Punk exclusive preview night in Shoreditch, Newcastle and Manchester.

Book here: https://t.co/aqLjcna9s9 pic.twitter.com/shN1ydye2N

— BrewDog (@BrewDog) June 25, 2020]]>

We can't wait to welcome you back to our bars so will be throwing open the doors the minute we're allowed to.

A 1 minute past midnight 4th July we're throwing an Equity Punk exclusive preview night in Shoreditch, Newcastle and Manchester.

Book here: https://t.co/aqLjcna9s9 pic.twitter.com/shN1ydye2N

— BrewDog (@BrewDog) June 25, 2020]]>

We can't wait to welcome you back to our bars so will be throwing open the doors the minute we're allowed to.

A 1 minute past midnight 4th July we're throwing an Equity Punk exclusive preview night in Shoreditch, Newcastle and Manchester.

Book here: https://t.co/aqLjcna9s9 pic.twitter.com/shN1ydye2N

— BrewDog (@BrewDog) June 25, 2020]]>

We can't wait to welcome you back to our bars so will be throwing open the doors the minute we're allowed to.

A 1 minute past midnight 4th July we're throwing an Equity Punk exclusive preview night in Shoreditch, Newcastle and Manchester.

Book here: https://t.co/aqLjcna9s9 pic.twitter.com/shN1ydye2N

— BrewDog (@BrewDog) June 25, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/10-year-old-from-greater-manchester-stars-on-bbc-after-launching-beeswax-lip-balm-business-in-lockdown/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:15:57 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22953

A young entrepreneur from Greater Manchester has become the subject of a BBC feature after launching her own lip balm business during lockdown.

10-year-old Leila has been using beeswax (donated by a local keeper) to create the beauty product and has started selling online to customers via her Instagram account.

She borrowed £10 from her mum to get started and has already turned enough of a profit to pay it back.

"To be honest I didn't really help her," Leila's mum, Emma, told the BBC.

"She's a really good people person and she's hard working and she has good ideas. So she really has done all of this herself.

"I'm proud of her."

10% of all Leila's profits are being donated to the protest movement and organisation Black Lives Matter.

She also has plans to set up more businesses in the future as she believes it's "a really cool thing to do."

Many Manchester companies have struggled during lockdown, but others have found a way to survive - or even thrive - by altering their services.

Local brewery Shindigger switched from keg shipments to can delivery a few weeks back, whilst cafes such as Koffee Pot have been sending "lockdown kits" (containing ingredients and cooking instructions) to homes across Manchester.

You can watch Leila's entrepreneurship story over on the BBC website.

]]> 22953 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/this-burrito-dodgeball-card-game-could-be-the-most-brutal-lockdown-activity-yet/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:53:49 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22984

This article contains affiliate links.

Now that we're heading into fourth month of lockdown, games nights have started to edge a little on the tedious side for many Brits.

It feels like we've been in lockdown for an eternity at this point, right?

Whilst we've certainly (somewhat) adjusted to the 'new normal', that doesn't mean we aren't still feeling the boredom a little bit. Maybe more in some cases. If you've had a go at just about every game and activity going over these last few months and you're looking for something to shake things up at bit, then you need look no further.

We've found a "family-friendly" game on Amazon that potentially looks about as brutal as game nights can get.

Throw Trow Burrito is "the world's first dodgeball card game" and to be honest, it's a pretty niche concept, so that's not really that hard to believe.

It's said to be "a delightful mixture of cleverness and agility - like Uno meets Nerf".

According to the product description on Amazon, the aim of the game is to "collect matching sets of cards faster than your opponents while simultaneously ducking, dodging, and throwing squishy airborne burritos."

"The cards you collect earn points, but getting hit by flying burritos loses them."

In order to win, you'll need to "rack up points by finding sets of three in the deck", "find matches before anyone else does", "steal points from your opponents by hitting them with squishy foam burritos and "declare war on your friends, brawl it out with a neighbour, or duel to determine the winner."

The game is suitable for ages 7+ and is designed for 2-6 players, making it lockdown get-together friendly.

It's also important to add that the burritos are "soft enough to throw at your great-great Auntie Marlene without having to feel guilty", which is really good to know.

It’s retailing on Amazon at £24.99 + postage/packaging and has hundreds of positive reviews from plenty of satisfied customers during lockdown, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, have a read of a few of those to help make you’re mind up.

It’s listed as an Amazon's Choice product and is also eligible for Amazon Prime delivery perks too for those subscribed to the service.

Apparently, it's one of the most gifted products on Amazon from over the last few months, so it must be good.

If you're up for a games night that's truly like no other, then you can get Throw Throw Burrito from Amazon here.

]]> 22984 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/trafford-centre-owner-intu-confirms-it-has-collapsed-into-administration/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:23:14 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=22991

The owner of the Trafford Centre in Manchester, intu, has confirmed that it has fallen into administration.

Last-gasp discussions to save the firm failed on Friday 26 June.

The shopping centre operator had been communicating with key stakeholders to try and keep its venues, but warned administrators KPMG to make contingency plans in the event that crunch talks fell through.

Now, reports are surfacing that a deal could not be struck.

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1276504897303781376?s=20

According to the BBC, intu's centres will stay open under administrators KPMG.

intu currently employs around 3,000 staff, with roughly 100,000 working in stores run by its tenants. 30,000 additional team members are also involved in the firm's wider supply chain.

intu originally bought the Trafford Centre back in 2011 as part of a £1.65bn deal.

]]> 22991 0 0 0

Intu, owner of some of the UK's biggest shopping centres, to enter administration https://t.co/GtFZBUXq3c

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 26, 2020]]>

Shopping centre owner intu has confirmed it has collapsed into administration after failed talks with lenders

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 26, 2020]]>

Shopping centre owner intu has confirmed it has collapsed into administration after failed talks with lenders

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 26, 2020]]>

Intu, owner of some of the UK's biggest shopping centres, to enter administration https://t.co/GtFZBUXq3c

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 26, 2020]]>

Shopping centre owner intu has confirmed it has collapsed into administration after failed talks with lenders

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 26, 2020]]>

Intu, owner of some of the UK's biggest shopping centres, to enter administration https://t.co/GtFZBUXq3c

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 26, 2020]]>

Shopping centre owner intu has confirmed it has collapsed into administration after failed talks with lenders

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 26, 2020]]>

Intu, owner of some of the UK's biggest shopping centres, to enter administration https://t.co/GtFZBUXq3c

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 26, 2020]]>

Shopping centre owner intu has confirmed it has collapsed into administration after failed talks with lenders

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 26, 2020]]>

Intu, owner of some of the UK's biggest shopping centres, to enter administration https://t.co/GtFZBUXq3c

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 26, 2020]]>

Shopping centre owner intu has confirmed it has collapsed into administration after failed talks with lenders

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 26, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/sport/a-documentary-about-united-legend-wayne-rooney-is-on-the-way/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:03:05 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23049

A documentary biopic about the life and career of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is in production.

The film is being produced by Lorton Entertainment - who were also behind the Maradona documentary.

BAFTA winner Matt Smith will direct the doc, which will include personal archive footage and numerous interviews with footballing figures across the globe.

The film will focus on the entirety of Rooney's career, from achieving "wonderkid" status at Everton right through to the accolades acquired at Manchester United and England (becoming all-time highest goalscorer for club and country).

The movie will also look at Rooney's stint in the States at DC United and examine what the future holds for him at Derby County.

Speaking to Deadline, who broke the news, Rooney said: “I’m excited to be the subject of this documentary. This is a film that looks in detail at my journey: the highs, the lows, the beautiful game, finally I have the opportunity to show the person I really am.”

Lorton Entertainment, who specialise in sports content, have also announced they will be releasing two other documentaries.

One will focus on tennis star Boris Becker and the other will take a trio of teams, Manchester United, Liverpool and Celtic, and look at some of their greatest managers: Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Jock Stein.

While there is no official release date for any of the films yet, Lorton founder and CEO Julian Bird has spoken about his excitement over the three films:

“These last few months have been unprecedented for the whole film industry. We have used this time to build up a slate of documentaries that I am incredibly proud of and that we are fully financing.

"I am excited to introduce Rooney, Three Kings and Becker to the market and look forward to working with our partners around the world to show these amazing stories of game-changing Sporting Icons.”

]]> 23049 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-police-appeal-for-help-to-find-high-risk-missing-man-from-wythenshawe/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:58:49 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23097

Greater Manchester Police are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of a missing man from Wythenshawe with "severe mental health issues".

The last confirmed sighting of Jonathan Windsor was on Friday (26 June) afternoon at North Manchester General Hospital in Crumpsall.

GMP took to social media on Sunday evening to launch an appeal for help - with the 27-year-old being described as "high risk".

The public are being told to ring 999 if they see Jonathan and not to approach him.

A police statement reads: "Jonathan has severe mental health issues and officers are urging people not to approach him if they see him but to immediately call 999.

"Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and the risk he could pose to the public if approached.

"He was last seen at around 4.30pm on Friday 26 June 2020 leaving Park House, North Manchester General Hospital.

"Anyone who sees Jonathan should not approach him but call 999 and quote incident number 2352 of 26/06/2020."

]]> 23097 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-get-huge-4-5-litre-tubs-of-ben-jerrys-from-bm-for-only-3-50/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:09:44 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23130

Ice cream might be the last thing on your mind today with it being chilly and chucking it down outside, but we're heading into July this week and sunnier days are bound to be on the horizon.

Who says you can't have ice cream when it's raining anyway? Especially when it's a bargain as good as this.

B&M is selling huge 4.5 litre tubs of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and amazingly, they're retailing at just £3.50. Considering you'd normally be forking out around £4.50 for just a 465ml pot of the ever-popular branded ice cream from most UK supermarkets, this is a pretty unmissable deal.

It essentially means you'll be getting almost 10 times as much ice cream for £1 less than normal.

They don't look the regular branded tubs of Ben & Jerry's that you're probably familiar with though and that's because these tubs are designed for and would usually be stocked at places such as cinemas and restaurants. The reasoning behind these tubs appearing on shelves at B&M is thought to be due to the fact that those aforementioned businesses and sectors haven't been open to the public over the last few months during lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and so they have been appearing in supermarkets.

Eagle-eyed shoppers spotted the tubs of Ben & Jerry's at B&M in the fan-favourite flavour Cookie Dough and also in Baked Alaska flavour too.

If you're unfamiliar with these flavourings, Cookie Dough is made from vanilla ice cream mixed with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough, and Baked Alaska is vanilla ice cream loosely mixed with a marshmallow swirl and white polar bear shaped chocolate chunks.

It hasn't been confirmed which B&M stores the tubs have been spotted at, so you'll need to keep your fingers crossed and your eyes peeled.

B&M unfortunately doesn't have an online shopping service, so if you're looking to get your hands on these tubs of Ben & Jerry's, then you'll have to factor in a trip in-store next time you're shopping for essentials.

It's advised that you check the opening times for your local B&M branch before making any trips.

You can do so via the store locator here.

]]> 23130 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/morrisons-security-guard-who-kept-dog-dry-during-rainfall-is-a-national-hero/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:52:37 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23135

A Morrisons security guard has gone viral after a photo of him shielding a golden retriever from the rain found its way onto social media yesterday.

Ethan Dearman was snapped by Twitter user Mel Gracie as he held an umbrella over the soggy pup, who seemed to appreciate the kind gesture.

And it didn't take long to start gathering some traction online, during a time in which any act of kindness is embraced as the nation attempts to recover from three months of strict lockdown measures.

https://twitter.com/MelGracie_/status/1277275827533643780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1277275827533643780%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manchestereveningnews.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fmorrisons-security-guard-dog-rain-18505307

The post has since received over 90,000 likes and 11,000 retweets, and people have been praising the security guard online for his act of kindness – with the man himself even spotting it on his timeline...

https://twitter.com/DearmanEthan/status/1277315681709625344

One Twitter user responded to the tweet, writing: "This guy has single handily created more brand value through one innocent act of kindness for another living being than any amount of money ever would have.

"Actually pretty amazing when you start to think about it, a very deep lesson to be learned."

It's worth noting that the owner of the dog was contacted, and it has been confirmed that when he entered the supermarket, it wasn't raining.

Ethan Dearman, you're a national hero.

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Shout out to this @Morrisons security man keeping this good boy dry. He said ‘well you never know how dogs feel about the rain’ pic.twitter.com/B9CPWI7u5Q

— Crisp Rat (@MelGracie_) June 28, 2020]]>

Looks like I made a lot of people happy today. https://t.co/cuUfnU3o2a

— Ethan Dearman (@DearmanEthan) June 28, 2020]]>

Shout out to this @Morrisons security man keeping this good boy dry. He said ‘well you never know how dogs feel about the rain’ pic.twitter.com/B9CPWI7u5Q

— Neutral Melk Hotel (@MelGracie_) June 28, 2020]]>

Looks like I made a lot of people happy today. https://t.co/cuUfnU3o2a

— Ethan Dearman (@DearmanEthan) June 28, 2020]]>

Shout out to this @Morrisons security man keeping this good boy dry. He said ‘well you never know how dogs feel about the rain’ pic.twitter.com/B9CPWI7u5Q

— Crisp Rat (@MelGracie_) June 28, 2020]]>

Looks like I made a lot of people happy today. https://t.co/cuUfnU3o2a

— Ethan Dearman (@DearmanEthan) June 28, 2020]]>

Shout out to this @Morrisons security man keeping this good boy dry. He said ‘well you never know how dogs feel about the rain’ pic.twitter.com/B9CPWI7u5Q

— Crisp Rat (@MelGracie_) June 28, 2020]]>

Looks like I made a lot of people happy today. https://t.co/cuUfnU3o2a

— Ethan Dearman (@DearmanEthan) June 28, 2020]]>

Shout out to this @Morrisons security man keeping this good boy dry. He said ‘well you never know how dogs feel about the rain’ pic.twitter.com/B9CPWI7u5Q

— Crisp Rat (@MelGracie_) June 28, 2020]]>

Looks like I made a lot of people happy today. https://t.co/cuUfnU3o2a

— Ethan Dearman (@DearmanEthan) June 28, 2020]]>

Shout out to this @Morrisons security man keeping this good boy dry. He said ‘well you never know how dogs feel about the rain’ pic.twitter.com/B9CPWI7u5Q

— Crisp Rat (@MelGracie_) June 28, 2020]]>

Looks like I made a lot of people happy today. https://t.co/cuUfnU3o2a

— Ethan Dearman (@DearmanEthan) June 28, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/educating-yorkshires-musharaf-asghar-who-overcame-his-stammer-is-now-a-motivational-speaker/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:05:16 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23159

There wasn't a dry-eye left in the house when Musharaf Asghar took centre stage to read aloud at his leaver's assembly on Educating Yorkshire back in 2013.

If the name Musharaf, known to most as 'Mushy', doesn't ring a bell to you, then the heartwarming moment mentioned above is sure to jog your memory. When it comes to the most memorable television moments of the last decade, there's no doubt this makes the cut.

It was the perfect example of 'lump-in-your-throat' TV viewing and a scene that Brits will never forget.

Educating Yorkshire was the second instalment of the award-winning hit fly-on-the-wall Channel 4 'Educating' series and is arguably one of the most well-loved, having outperformed every other instalment by averaging 3.46 million viewers each episode.

Set in Thornhill Community Academy in West Yorkshire, the series had its fair share of moments, interactions and pupils that will be remembered for years to come, but no other pupil captured the love of the nation quite like Mushy did. A kind but shy pupil with an acute stammer and a goal of achieving a C in his English GCSE, Musharaf found a mentor in his teacher Mr Burton.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HZcInWozAk

Mr Burton worked with Mushy to help overcome his stammer and build confidence in speaking by using an unusual, yet extremely effective way of reading a poem aloud whilst listening to music through headphones - a technique he says he discovered from watching the 2010 film The King's Speech. To Mr Burton's surprise, Mushy executes the reading of the poem in a way he was unable to manage before.

Later in the episode, during the Year 11 leaver's assembly, Mushy is invited to speak in front of his peers and goes on to deliver a triumphant speech to an understandably emotional audience.

He also achieved his C in GCSE English too and a place in the nation's hearts.

Now, seven years on from this life changing moment, Musharaf Asghar is an accomplished motivational speaker and travels across the UK to talk about his experiences and the obstacles he has overcome.

https://twitter.com/MusharafAsghar/status/1276275999710347264?s=20

He also regularly posts videos discussing a range of topics to his YouTube channel with over 7,000 subscribers and engages with fans on social media too.

His willingness to share and speak about important issues has seen thousands come out to support him online.

https://twitter.com/Margare66749956/status/1276281535814041601?s=20

https://twitter.com/Daisy77368535/status/1276547196385726470?s=20

https://twitter.com/FrauDraeger/status/1276400439072866304?s=20

https://twitter.com/MrspTammy/status/1276279469196611589?s=20

If you needed a reason to feel inspired today, then surely this will do it, right?

Mushy, you are a hero.

Want to keep up to date with Mushy's journey? You can follow him on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGFitAk2w-o&t=37s

]]> 23159 0 0 0

Truly honoured and humbled for all the lovely messages I’m receiving. It’s been a surreal journey. I am so proud to say I am now a motivational speaker. If you’re interested in booking myself in for a keynote, feel free to get into contact. Thank you ♥️ #EducatingYorkshire pic.twitter.com/yOnu928vDZ

— Mushy (@MusharafAsghar) June 25, 2020]]>

So delighted for your success Musharaf. Loved Educating Yorkshire more than all the others and that was because of you and Mr.Burton. ?????

— Margaret Fox (@Margare66749956) June 25, 2020]]>

You know what Musharaf? You are the reason I teach! You had me in floods of tears and shouting at the tv and willing you with all my might to do that speech!!! ??What an outstanding, exceptional young man you are - and a reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to!!! ?

— MamaTeach (@Daisy77368535) June 26, 2020]]>

I can remember so vividly watching you on EY and crying floods of tears, how fantastic that you have made a career out of speaking, what an inspiration you are. Wishing you every success for the future.

— Louise Ramsey (@FrauDraeger) June 26, 2020]]>

You are amazing. By sharing your struggles as a teenager which is a difficult time on its own & relatable you have helped so many others. Many people watched this & hopefully had more compassion & patience with others. You continue to show you can achieve your dreams. ?

— Tammy Povey (@MrspTammy) June 25, 2020]]>

Truly honoured and humbled for all the lovely messages I’m receiving. It’s been a surreal journey. I am so proud to say I am now a motivational speaker. If you’re interested in booking myself in for a keynote, feel free to get into contact. Thank you ♥️ #EducatingYorkshire pic.twitter.com/yOnu928vDZ

— Mushy (@MusharafAsghar) June 25, 2020]]>

So delighted for your success Musharaf. Loved Educating Yorkshire more than all the others and that was because of you and Mr.Burton. 👏👏👏👏👏

— Margaret Fox (@Margare66749956) June 25, 2020]]>

You know what Musharaf? You are the reason I teach! You had me in floods of tears and shouting at the tv and willing you with all my might to do that speech!!! 🙏🏻What an outstanding, exceptional young man you are - and a reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to!!! 😉

— MamaTeach (@Daisy77368535) June 26, 2020]]>

I can remember so vividly watching you on EY and crying floods of tears, how fantastic that you have made a career out of speaking, what an inspiration you are. Wishing you every success for the future.

— Louise Ramsey (@FrauDraeger) June 26, 2020]]>

You are amazing. By sharing your struggles as a teenager which is a difficult time on its own & relatable you have helped so many others. Many people watched this & hopefully had more compassion & patience with others. You continue to show you can achieve your dreams. 👏

— Tammy Povey (@MrspTammy) June 25, 2020]]>

Truly honoured and humbled for all the lovely messages I’m receiving. It’s been a surreal journey. I am so proud to say I am now a motivational speaker. If you’re interested in booking myself in for a keynote, feel free to get into contact. Thank you ♥️ #EducatingYorkshire pic.twitter.com/yOnu928vDZ

— Mushy (@MusharafAsghar) June 25, 2020]]>

So delighted for your success Musharaf. Loved Educating Yorkshire more than all the others and that was because of you and Mr.Burton. 👏👏👏👏👏

— Margaret Fox (@Margare66749956) June 25, 2020]]>

You know what Musharaf? You are the reason I teach! You had me in floods of tears and shouting at the tv and willing you with all my might to do that speech!!! 🙏🏻What an outstanding, exceptional young man you are - and a reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to!!! 😉

— MamaTeach (@Daisy77368535) June 26, 2020]]>

I can remember so vividly watching you on EY and crying floods of tears, how fantastic that you have made a career out of speaking, what an inspiration you are. Wishing you every success for the future.

— Louise Ramsey (@FrauDraeger) June 26, 2020]]>

You are amazing. By sharing your struggles as a teenager which is a difficult time on its own & relatable you have helped so many others. Many people watched this & hopefully had more compassion & patience with others. You continue to show you can achieve your dreams. 👏

— Tammy Povey (@MrspTammy) June 25, 2020]]>

Truly honoured and humbled for all the lovely messages I’m receiving. It’s been a surreal journey. I am so proud to say I am now a motivational speaker. If you’re interested in booking myself in for a keynote, feel free to get into contact. Thank you ♥️ #EducatingYorkshire pic.twitter.com/yOnu928vDZ

— Mushy (@MusharafAsghar) June 25, 2020]]>

So delighted for your success Musharaf. Loved Educating Yorkshire more than all the others and that was because of you and Mr.Burton. 👏👏👏👏👏

— Margaret Fox (@Margare66749956) June 25, 2020]]>

You know what Musharaf? You are the reason I teach! You had me in floods of tears and shouting at the tv and willing you with all my might to do that speech!!! 🙏🏻What an outstanding, exceptional young man you are - and a reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to!!! 😉

— MamaTeach (@Daisy77368535) June 26, 2020]]>

I can remember so vividly watching you on EY and crying floods of tears, how fantastic that you have made a career out of speaking, what an inspiration you are. Wishing you every success for the future.

— Louise Ramsey (@FrauDraeger) June 26, 2020]]>

You are amazing. By sharing your struggles as a teenager which is a difficult time on its own & relatable you have helped so many others. Many people watched this & hopefully had more compassion & patience with others. You continue to show you can achieve your dreams. 👏

— Tammy Povey (@MrspTammy) June 25, 2020]]> ]]>

Truly honoured and humbled for all the lovely messages I’m receiving. It’s been a surreal journey. I am so proud to say I am now a motivational speaker. If you’re interested in booking myself in for a keynote, feel free to get into contact. Thank you ♥️ #EducatingYorkshire pic.twitter.com/yOnu928vDZ

— Mushy (@MusharafAsghar) June 25, 2020]]>

So delighted for your success Musharaf. Loved Educating Yorkshire more than all the others and that was because of you and Mr.Burton. 👏👏👏👏👏

— Margaret Fox (@Margare66749956) June 25, 2020]]>

You know what Musharaf? You are the reason I teach! You had me in floods of tears and shouting at the tv and willing you with all my might to do that speech!!! 🙏🏻What an outstanding, exceptional young man you are - and a reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to!!! 😉

— MamaTeach (@Daisy77368535) June 26, 2020]]>

I can remember so vividly watching you on EY and crying floods of tears, how fantastic that you have made a career out of speaking, what an inspiration you are. Wishing you every success for the future.

— Louise Ramsey (@FrauDraeger) June 26, 2020]]>

You are amazing. By sharing your struggles as a teenager which is a difficult time on its own & relatable you have helped so many others. Many people watched this & hopefully had more compassion & patience with others. You continue to show you can achieve your dreams. 👏

— Tammy Povey (@MrspTammy) June 25, 2020]]> ]]> ]]>

Truly honoured and humbled for all the lovely messages I’m receiving. It’s been a surreal journey. I am so proud to say I am now a motivational speaker. If you’re interested in booking myself in for a keynote, feel free to get into contact. Thank you ♥️ #EducatingYorkshire pic.twitter.com/yOnu928vDZ

— Mushy (@MusharafAsghar) June 25, 2020]]>

So delighted for your success Musharaf. Loved Educating Yorkshire more than all the others and that was because of you and Mr.Burton. 👏👏👏👏👏

— Margaret Fox (@Margare66749956) June 25, 2020]]>

You know what Musharaf? You are the reason I teach! You had me in floods of tears and shouting at the tv and willing you with all my might to do that speech!!! 🙏🏻What an outstanding, exceptional young man you are - and a reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to!!! 😉

— MamaTeach (@Daisy77368535) June 26, 2020]]>

I can remember so vividly watching you on EY and crying floods of tears, how fantastic that you have made a career out of speaking, what an inspiration you are. Wishing you every success for the future.

— Louise Ramsey (@FrauDraeger) June 26, 2020]]>

You are amazing. By sharing your struggles as a teenager which is a difficult time on its own & relatable you have helped so many others. Many people watched this & hopefully had more compassion & patience with others. You continue to show you can achieve your dreams. 👏

— Tammy Povey (@MrspTammy) June 25, 2020]]> ]]> ]]> https://themanc.com/eats/bar-san-juan-in-chorlton-is-expanding-ahead-of-reopening-this-week/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:06:34 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23202

Popular tapas restaurant Bar San Juan in Chorlton has announced expansion plans to accomodate social distancing measures of reopening to the public once again this week.

It's set to be a busy week for the hospitality industry leading up to 4th July with many establishments looking to lay out their plans of action for reopening, make necessary adaptations to adjust to the 'new normal' and welcome visitors back through their doors.

Bar San Juan, a much-loved tapas restaurant in the heart of the Manchester suburb of Chorlton, has announced its reopening plans for this Saturday and this includes the exciting acquisition of a former adjoining pub to create a larger premises and will allow for necessary social distancing measures to be correctly observed.

The Beech Road eatery has acquired an unoccupied venue that previously housed The Parlour before it closed back in 2018.

The two locations will be merged into one ahead of reopening.

Announcing reopening plans in a statement via its website, Bar San Juan said: "Bar San Juan is looking forward to re-opening and accommodating as many customers as possible, so we have acquired a building - formally Parlour, one door away from Bar San Juan, to encourage social distancing."

The owners have also provided an insight into what members of the public can expect upon paying a visit to Bar San Juan once lockdown measures are lifted.

The statement continues: "As we have never taken reservations we are trying out different booking systems but we would like to first see how this new normal works before we start with it. In the meantime, we are setting up a similar system to the one we have always had that we can manage within the bar for walk-ins."

"You will join a waiting list and be called 15 minutes prior to the table being ready."

"There will be a set time on each table of two hours in order for us to be more accurate when we have to call customers and also have time for us to disinfect the table."

For more information ahead of reopening, visit Bar San Juan's website here.

]]> 23202 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/figures-show-r-number-is-falling-in-the-north-west-but-could-be-over-1-in-london/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:55:19 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23210

The latest data shows that the R number in the North West is falling - but may be on the rise in the capital.

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham shared the statistics, published by the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases, on social media on Monday morning (June 29).

The data, containing calculations as of June 16, reveals that the R number in the North West is currently estimated to be around 0.7 - with daily cases expected to be "decreasing."

Estimates show R rates in the East are the lowest in England at 0.6, whereas cases in the South East (0.9) and West Midlands (0.8) are also "likely decreasing."

The R number in London and the South West, however, is predicted to be around 1.1.

https://twitter.com/AndyBurnhamGM/status/1277526906229972993?s=20

R, which stands for "reproduction number", refers to the average number of secondary infections produced by one infected person.

The government has repeatedly emphasised the importance of keeping the R rate below 1, or else the virus is at risk of growing exponentially and spreading faster and further.

Whilst community transmission has lowered during lockdown, some experts have stated that rising R numbers in certain regions may be attributed to care homes and hospitals.

The R number has the ability to influence decisions on restrictions and could play a role in enforcing local lockdowns - with Secretary of State for the Home Department Priti Patel confirming discussions had already been held on potentially tightening measures in the city of Leicester.

The Leicester mayor has suggested the city could stay under lockdown for an additional two weeks following a surge in fresh cases.

The government has pledged to provide support to manage any local flare-ups - including additional tests.

More information on the R number, including growth rates and estimations, is available on the UK government website.

]]> 23210 0 0 0

New regional R numbers published this morning by @cmmid_lshtm.

Over 1 in London and the South West.

Falling in the North West. pic.twitter.com/VNefTB4P41

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) June 29, 2020]]>

New regional R numbers published this morning by @cmmid_lshtm.

Over 1 in London and the South West.

Falling in the North West. pic.twitter.com/VNefTB4P41

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) June 29, 2020]]>

New regional R numbers published this morning by @cmmid_lshtm.

Over 1 in London and the South West.

Falling in the North West. pic.twitter.com/VNefTB4P41

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) June 29, 2020]]>

New regional R numbers published this morning by @cmmid_lshtm.

Over 1 in London and the South West.

Falling in the North West. pic.twitter.com/VNefTB4P41

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) June 29, 2020]]>

New regional R numbers published this morning by @cmmid_lshtm.

Over 1 in London and the South West.

Falling in the North West. pic.twitter.com/VNefTB4P41

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) June 29, 2020]]>

New regional R numbers published this morning by @cmmid_lshtm.

Over 1 in London and the South West.

Falling in the North West. pic.twitter.com/VNefTB4P41

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) June 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/you-wont-be-able-to-serve-yourself-a-roast-at-toby-carvery-once-it-reopens-this-week/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:12:02 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23234

Toby Carvery has released its plan of action for reopening doors to the public this week ahead of the easing of lockdown restrictions amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on July 4.

The popular carvery chain, which has a number of restaurants in Greater Manchester and the North West, has detailed a number of COVID-safe measures which are being put in place and has shared an insight into what customers can expect when they pay their first visit post-lockdown.

This includes one very crucial change to the self-service decks and it could spell the end of being able to pile up your plate with potatoes, vegetables and gravy in a guilt-free manner.

Releasing reopening plans and addressing this matter on a statement via its website, Toby Carvery said: "Things may be a little different for a while, so please bear with us."

"We’re delighted to say that you will still be able to enjoy your favourite roast just the way they like it, but we will reopen our Carvery Deck with our chefs serving the roast meats, vegetables and accompaniments to you at the deck."

"The safety and well-being of our teams and guests is our top priority."

"To help create a safe environment for everyone, we’re enhancing our high standards of hygiene even further. We’ve deep cleaned every Toby Carvery and thorough cleaning routines are taking place regularly all day, every day. We've increased the frequency of our cleaning routines [and] every table is cleaned thoroughly at the end of every guest visit."

"We have introduced new measures to ensure that we meet government advice on safe distancing. In order [to] meet the current UK Government guidelines... for now, the maximum number of guests per table booking is six."

"Our teams have been working tirelessly to ensure we can operate safely and provide the same level of great service."

"We ask all our guests to be respectful of these policies when they visit us."

https://twitter.com/tobycarvery/status/1275420378140155904?s=20

Toby Carvery has also announced that a limited menu is likely to be expected upon reopening.

Contactless payments and Apple/Googlepay are also being encouraged "to avoid handling cash" and the contactless limit for card payments has also been increased to a maximum of £45.

For more information ahead of reopening this Saturday, to check opening times, or to book a table at your local restaurant, you can visit the Toby Carvery website here.

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No more dreaming about us, it's nearly time to satisfy those carvery cravings!

Book now and dine with us from 4th July.https://t.co/UZjWUImkhZ pic.twitter.com/MvhTl5szzZ

— Toby Carvery (@tobycarvery) June 23, 2020]]>

No more dreaming about us, it's nearly time to satisfy those carvery cravings!

Book now and dine with us from 4th July.https://t.co/UZjWUImkhZ pic.twitter.com/MvhTl5szzZ

— Toby Carvery (@tobycarvery) June 23, 2020]]>

No more dreaming about us, it's nearly time to satisfy those carvery cravings!

Book now and dine with us from 4th July.https://t.co/UZjWUImkhZ pic.twitter.com/MvhTl5szzZ

— Toby Carvery (@tobycarvery) June 23, 2020]]>

No more dreaming about us, it's nearly time to satisfy those carvery cravings!

Book now and dine with us from 4th July.https://t.co/UZjWUImkhZ pic.twitter.com/MvhTl5szzZ

— Toby Carvery (@tobycarvery) June 23, 2020]]>

No more dreaming about us, it's nearly time to satisfy those carvery cravings!

Book now and dine with us from 4th July.https://t.co/UZjWUImkhZ pic.twitter.com/MvhTl5szzZ

— Toby Carvery (@tobycarvery) June 23, 2020]]>

No more dreaming about us, it's nearly time to satisfy those carvery cravings!

Book now and dine with us from 4th July.https://t.co/UZjWUImkhZ pic.twitter.com/MvhTl5szzZ

— Toby Carvery (@tobycarvery) June 23, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/incredible-food-and-festival-space-escape-to-freight-island-to-open-at-mayfield-depot-in-july/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:27:08 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23260

A revolutionary international food market, arts showcase and festival space is set to open at Manchester's Mayfield Depot later this year.

Located on Baring Street, 'Escape to Freight Island' is part of the £1.4bn regeneration of the forgotten freight railway into a world-class neighbourhood and district - offering an array of "food, drink, music, immersive entertainment and family-focused happenings."

Organisers have described their dream to create "an international destination akin to the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Coney Island in New York and Grand Central Market in Los Angeles".

Escape to Freight Island will apparently be home to a number of different bars, restaurants, food trucks, as well as a 70s New York-inspired roller disco, hidden high-fi audio bar (which will transform into a karaoke venue called Queen Samantha’s) and a retro arcade games corridor.

There will also be a diverse ticketed events programme, with free festival-calibre entertainment 12 hours a day.  

Escape to Freight Island opens in July 2020 with a limited 600-capacity first phase, expanding to welcome 2,500 people later in the year.

The first area to be launched is 'Platform 15', "a tip of the cap to neighbouring Piccadilly Station and a place for people to be together, safely and responsibly."

Among the first traders on board are Madre, with its own non-traditional, upscaled, ingredient-driven taco, and Voodoo Ray’s Pizza following success in Peckham and Dalston.

A favourite of renowned restaurant critic Jay Rayner, Ramsbottom's pioneering Baratxuri will hold court in the outside space, with a wood-fired ‘Asador’ grill, roasting large cuts of meat and whole fish.

Camden Town Brewery is also hosting a boutique craft ale bar in partnership with Salford’s Pomona Island brewery, alongside a cocktail space from the team at Ancoats bar The Jane Eyre.

The entire venue will be "soundtracked by a selection of music" from the likes of Homoelectric, We Out Here festival, Festival N°6, Love International and other iconic musical curators.

The launch of phase two is planned for August, with Escape to Freight Island adding specially-curated food and drink offerings as capacity increases.

Escape to Freight island is the brainchild of Justin Crawford and Luke Cowdrey of Volta, Electrik Bar and The Refuge, Gareth Cooper of Festival N°6, event production veteran Jon Drape of Engine No. 4 and Managing Director Dan Morris - who launched leading Manchester music venues Gorilla and the Albert Hall.

Electriks' Luke Cowdrey, co-curator, said: “Escape to Freight Island isn’t your average food market. It’s a new and unique destination in Manchester, it is the next evolution in the food market sector that will fill a hole in the life of our city.

He continued: “Platform 15 will give a flavour of what is to come when we launch the full Escape to Freight Island experience, so let’s all meet at Platform 15 to begin our escape to freedom.”

James Heather, development director at U+I for the Mayfield Partnership, said: “Mayfield has over the last three years been re-established in the hearts and minds of both Mancunians and visitors to our city as an outstanding location for culture and entertainment. 

"With Escape to Freight Island, our partners at Broadwick Venues have assembled an amazing line-up of operators, brands and innovators which will take this to the next level.

“This is an exciting new chapter in Mayfield’s regeneration story and one which raises the bar further still for our city’s visitor offering, underlining our vision for Mayfield as Manchester’s true commercial, creative and cultural nexus.”

Bookings will be open next week. To get 24 hour advance notice for tables, join the community on the Escape to Freight Island website.

Table slots of three hours will be pre-booked from Thursday to Sunday, running from midday to midnight.

]]> 23260 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/this-polyjuice-potion-colour-changing-lamp-is-perfect-for-harry-potter-fans/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:42:33 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23292

This article contains affiliate links.

Every die hard Harry Potter fan should have a little something in their home to signal their love for the wizarding world.

You don't have to go all out, but a little nod to this one-of-a-kind franchise never goes a miss.

If you're a Harry Potter fan that's in the market for something a little different, then we've found a replica Polyjuice Potion lamp on Amazon and as far as unique pieces of memorabilia go, this has well and truly got to be up there with some of the best.

The best bit about it? It's changes colour too, with purples, pinks and blues shades all making an appearance.

If you're not that well up on your Harry Potter knowledge, then the Polyjuice Potion is a potion that allows those who consume it to assume the form of someone else. According to Pottermore, the official Harry Potter fan club, the Polyjuice Potion is "a complex and time-consuming concoction that is best left to highly skilled witches and wizards".

It enables the consumer to "assume the physical appearance of another person, as long as they have first procured part of that individual’s body to add to the brew".

This may be anything from "toenail clippings, dandruff or worse, but is most usually hair".

This Harry Potter Polyjuice Potion Colour Changing Table Lamp is made from a sturdy plastic, is 14.8cm x 9.2cm in size and looks best with an LED bulb.

It's retailing on Amazon at £20.55 + FREE delivery and has hundreds of positive reviews from plenty of satisfied customers over the years, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, then it might be worth having a read of a few of those to help make your mind up.

It'll make a pretty excellent gift for any Potter-mad people in your life too.

If you’re looking to light up your room with a rather unique pop of colour, then you can get the Harry Potter Polyjuice Potion Table Lamp from Amazon here.

]]> 23292 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/forget-benidorm-2020-should-be-your-uk-staycation-year/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:43:00 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=19451

It's been a long three months in lockdown and you've lost all hope of that all-inclusive three week holiday in Benidorm with auntie Karen and the kids.

Getting leathered by the pool and spending two days sweating on the toilet because of a dodgy buffet prawn is now a thing of the past after the coronavirus pandemic has more or less squashed all hope of a classic 'Brits abroad' jolly – and the very few that will actually hop on a plane this summer and head to sunnier pastures will likely have a very underwhelming experience in a post-lockdown world.

But it's not all doom and gloom.

Some of your best childhood moments are more than likely memories from the UK. Breaking your ankle on a Blackpool beach sand dune after kicking over your little sister's crap sand castle; learning to tread water in the Caribbean-esque August-seas of Cornwall; or exploring rock pools in Porthdinllaen while punching holes in your feet.

The UK has so much to offer, and a staycation here can be just as much fun as spending 800 euros on tiny San Miguel bottles for 14 days straight – trust me, I know.

That’s why you need to make 2020 the year of domestic tourism and plan a staycation of your own while you have the chance.

The British Isles has some of the world's most stunning places to visit – whether that's our huge coastline, friendly beaches, beautifully chaotic cities, or unmatched countryside – and once the coronavirus lockdown is loosened some more, British tourism is going to need your help. Seriously.

The UK has some of the most highly rated getaway destinations in the world and our self-catering is unmatched. So for those a little worried about holidaying this year, you really do have everything you need on your doorstep for a peaceful, socially-distant, break from a reality that has taken its toll on all of us over the last few months.

In a recent survey, 70% of Mancunians said they would book a holiday despite the publicity surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak... It seems people’s propensity to travel and book holidays is still there if there is a great deal to be had.

Debbie Flynn, managing partner at Finn Partners Travel, said: “Whilst undoubtedly the situation is hitting the industry hard, our research tells us that Brits are unlikely to give up their holidays if the price is right.

“We are encouraged by the results which clearly show the resilience of the British traveller who is motivated to continue to travel by great deals and discounts."

And there really are plenty of great deals out there.

According to Visit England, hotels across the UK are talking about opening with 30-per-cent occupancy so they can maintain social-distancing, and while pubs get rid of all the old, rotting beer and order in new stock, hotels will need to make changes to communal areas and food outlets will want to work out new procedures.

By then, most of the country's famous parks and gardens will have swung open their gates and The National Trust is planning on having its tea rooms outside rather than inside historic buildings.

There is a lot to look forward to, all without having to think about sitting next to someone with a bad chest on a packed budget airline flight.

You really can't beat Britain, and this is the year to discover that for yourself.

So while destinations such as the Cotswolds, Bath, Devon and the Lake District are prepping tirelessly to put in place the measures for you to visit, why don't you stick your thinking cap on and start planning your next UK staycation.

Magaluf can wait.

]]> 19451 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/did-ya-know-manchesters-sister-city-is-wuhan-the-birthplace-of-covid-19/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:56:11 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23121

Coronavirus appeared in Manchester at the start of March. But the region was already talking about COVID-19 long before that. After all, it was our sister city that was hit first.

Wuhan, Manchester's twin, became the focus of international attention in January when it was a revealed a deadly new strain of bacteria had infiltrated the population.

By the turn of 2020, sickness and pneumonia levels in the Hubei province were mysteriously rising at alarming rates, and health experts determined a new coronavirus to be the culprit.

Manchester council leader, Richard Leese, was among the first in Britain to reach out in a letter of support, as the sobering severity of our sister city's condition became clear.

On January 23, more than 11 million residents in Wuhan were initially locked down in a bid to contain the spread. Many surrounding cities soon followed.

But by then, the rapid spread of COVID-19 had already transcended borders.

Within weeks, coronavirus was ravaging the world - quickly becoming the biggest global pandemic in a century.

Six months on, some nations have recovered. Many are still reeling. Others remain immersed in the heat of battle. It is generally accepted now that life will not to return to "normal" until a vaccine is found, with many fearing the virus could find a new lease of life in the winter.

Wuhan itself has largely recuperated after a torrid start to 2020, but will nonetheless be remembered as the first epicentre of a worldwide health disaster.

Pre-quarantine, the city's associations were entirely different. Wuhan was recognised for its booming industry, enormous freshwater lake, ancient architecture, art galleries and exotic markets (which may have been an initial entry point for the virus' arrival in wider circulation).

Akin to Manchester in terms of reputation for industrial prowess, Wuhan, like Mancunia, has long been playing an instrumental role in national development; a modern city guiding its country into a new era.

Manchester and Wuhan's relationship is an old and enduring one - having actually been twinned together for more than three decades.

It was in October 1986 that Wuhan and Manchester officially became sister cities - seeking to closely cooperate in a way that mutually benefited each of their economies.

The partnership was renewed on its 30th anniversary at Manchester Town Hall with a photographic exhibition of Wuhan-Manchester links (including an image of the original signing).

As recently as 2018, the bond deepened further - with both regions publicly vowing to continue their relationship and double-down on their alliance to build smart cities and advanced urban developments together.

Government reports show that Manchester architecture firms have been commissioned to work on projects in the Hubei province, whilst the partnership has also resulted in the assembly of language exchange courses and funding of delegates to receive special training courses in Manchester University.

Council authorities have also cited the relationship as helping Manchester forge stronger links with other major Chinese cities - including the powerhouses of Beijing and Shanghai.

Earlier this year, the Manchester China Forum confirmed that Chinese investors have been "involved in over £6bn worth of development across the city region."

Quests for modernity aside, a number of parallels can also be drawn between Manchester and Wuhan in each of the cities' respective national status'.

Despite playing second fiddle to London and Beijing, both are recognised as leading locations within their regions - with Wuhan the capital of Hubei and Manchester regarded as the de facto capital of Northern England.

Each city is dotted with green space and stunning parks, with thriving art scenes and glowing skyscrapers at their cores.

Whilst Manchester retains many of its treasured architectural relics (including the ancient Cathedral and partly reconstructed Roman forts in Castlefield), Wuhan has the famous Yellow Crane Tower - which has existed in various forms since AD 223.

Of course, like with any siblings, there are differences.

Aside from the obvious cultural clashes you might expect to find with any two cities living 5,000 miles apart, there's the weather. Wuhan is described as a "furnace" for its hot and humid summers, whilst Mancs spend much of the season below the cover of a brolly.

Yet, crucially, Manchester and Wuhan share a similar sense of civic pride, an understanding of who we are, and, indeed, what we want to be.

Mancunia's famous city motto goes: "This is Manchester, we do things differently here." And our sister city has a strikingly similar maxim.

It translates roughly as: “Wuhan, different every day”.

]]> 23121 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/tubs-of-celebrations-with-milky-way-crispy-rolls-inside-have-been-spotted-at-bm/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:16:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23304

Mini snack-size variations of Milky Way Crispy Rolls have been spotted featured in tubs of Celebrations by eagle-eyed shoppers at B&M this weekend and fans are already going mad for it.

Now, this really is a cause for celebration.

It's long been disputed which chocolatey treat is the best of the bunch in the Celebrations selection, with many Brits often electing the Maltesers Teasers to reign supreme, but one thing's for sure, the addition of Milky Way Crispy Rolls is sure to be a worthy contender in this race.

Milky Way Crispy Rolls - milk chocolate-covered wafer biscuit fingers with a lightly whipped filling - have been spotted inside of large tubs of Celebrations at multiple B&M stores across the UK this weekend and have been shared to social media with positive response.

The sighting of these new Celebrations tubs was shared on popular food-spotting Instagram account @newfoodsuk on Saturday afternoon.

The tubs also appear to be pictured on the shelves at B&M under a sign that confirm them as a ‘new’ product.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CB8HOu3n6cU/

Since sharing this new-in product, the post has already gone on to amass well over 7,600 likes and hundreds of comments from people seeming very eager to seek them out for themselves.

One Instagram user commented: "The best news I've had all week".

"The best addition" commented another.

These Celebrations tubs were also spotted and shared on Twitter by @morganbeckers with the caption: "Celebrations with milky way crispy rolls in B&M is beautiful" - which is hard to disagree with, right?

https://twitter.com/morganbeckers/status/1276864691336331266?s=20

One thing's for sure then, it sounds like there’s going to be a bit of a mad dash to B&M if you want to treat yourself and try to get your hands on a tub.

It unfortunately hasn’t been confirmed which B&M stores these Celebrations tubs have been spotted in, meaning that it’s probably going to be a case of keeping your fingers crossed that you can find them in your local branch.

Pricing of the product also wasn’t indicated, but we don’t reckon it’s likely to be a bank breaking purchase.

If you are planning on taking a trip to uncover these Celebrations across Greater Manchester, then it's advised that you always check the opening times of your local B&M branch before heading to any store and you can do that via the store locator here.

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— morgan ? (@morganbeckers) June 27, 2020]]>

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— morgan 🦋 (@morganbeckers) June 27, 2020]]>

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🚨Celebrations’ new addition! Milky Way Crispy Rolls! 😍 yes please! Perfect addition to celebrations! These are from @bm_stores 🙂😍😆 #new #Newfoodsuk #newfood #newproduct #ukfood #foodfind #foodhunting #likesforlike #following #blog #blogger #blogpost #foodfind

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🚨Celebrations’ new addition! Milky Way Crispy Rolls! 😍 yes please! Perfect addition to celebrations! These are from @bm_stores 🙂😍😆 #new #Newfoodsuk #newfood #newproduct #ukfood #foodfind #foodhunting #likesforlike #following #blog #blogger #blogpost #foodfind

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— morgan 🦋 (@morganbeckers) June 27, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/feature/a-travel-expert-reveals-the-uks-best-staycation-venues-that-rival-trips-abroad/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:14:12 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23355

We should be on holiday right now. That’s what we keep telling everyone. 

But, here we are.

Instead of striding into the airport at the crack of dawn, ordering a pint in the terminal (a rare isolated setting where it’s actually acceptable to sip lager at 7am) and leaving our stresses on the runway as we climb in the the clouds, we’re sat at home - staring longingly at our calendars, imagining what could have been.

As a nation, we spend a great portion of waking life looking to get out of the country - so being told to sit tight on our own island has been causing more than a touch of cabin fever. 

It wasn’t until last week that we finally got some sweet relief. 

The Foreign Office confirmed they would be waiving their warning on avoiding non-essential international travel from July 6. 

As lockdowns ease in Europe, overseas flights have started to take off again, and some countries have vowed Brits will be permitted to enter without being subjected to quarantining. 

It’s promising news. But understandably, some still aren’t comfortable with the idea of mingling in a crowded cabin of recirculated air at 38,000 feet. Even with masks. 

Insurance companies are also reluctant to offer cover whilst pockets of coronavirus continue to erupt - a trend many experts expect to see long into the future as separate societies blend again. 

But there’s another option. A staycation.

Demand for holidays in the UK has been rising significantly over the course of the past few weeks, as Brits increasingly come to realise there’s actually a hell of a lot more to our homeland than we previously thought. 

Charlotte Craig, owner of award-winning travel agency Paper Plane in Manchester, can vouch for that. 

“A lot of people don’t travel in the UK,” Charlie tells The Manc.

“They’ll go down to London for weekends to see friends or visit their parents in the countryside, but a lot don’t travel within UK hotels as often as abroad. 

“This has massively opened people’s eyes as to what’s possible.”

According to Charlie, “the world and his wife” have settled on Cornwall as their UK holiday destination for 2020, and many locations in this neck of the woods are already fully-booked or have their hosts (who usually rent out their properties for summer) still inside enjoying their properties for themselves. 

But whilst a trip to the Cornish country might be the default setting for domestic breaks in Britain, it isn’t necessarily the best.

Charlie says there’s a raft of incredible hotspots elsewhere - some of which are just a short drive from our doorsteps…

Group getaways

Certain places in the UK appeared to be tailor-made for reuniting with lapsed friends. 

We’ve spent more than 13 weeks separated from pals dotted around the country. But there's seemingly a number of superb spots in which to arrange a memorable rendezvous with the old gang.

Suffolk, for instance, is a solution some might not have previously considered. 

“Most people in the UK want a holiday where you’re not too far from the coast and have a pool… but those places are becoming more and more difficult to find,” Charlie explains. 

“But I’ve had a few customers who’ve absolutely loved Sufflolk - which has a gorgeous coastline and isn’t as busy as going down to Cornwall. It’s also a slightly shorter drive - about 4.5 hours from Manchester.”

There are more than a few places in which to kick back with mates on the Eastern coast - but there’s one that comes highly recommended.

“Wilderness Reserve in particular is full of spectacular standalone properties and farmhouses,” Charlie tells us. 

“You can get a chef in if you want, there’s a pool on site, you’re in a massive forest area with bikes you can use, and it’s only 15 mins to the coast. 

“It’s the perfect five-night stay with mates you’ve not seen for a few months or years.

“It’s all your own space for you to do as you like with.”

Exotic activities 

For some, the great appeal of holidaying abroad is the prospect of clapping eyes on untamed landscapes and treating your palate to fresh food and drink. 

As it turns out, you can do both just a few miles south.

“There’s a wonderful spot in Hampton in Arden - towards Birmingham - that does a three-day package for midweek or weekend including wine tasting and farm to table food,” Charlie explains.

“It’s all authentic and feels like a real luxury experience. 

“We might not be able to go to the Tuscan Vineyards right now, but you can still do wine tasting in a beautiful garden in the UK.”

As an added extra for booking Hampton Manor with Paper Plane, you’ll get a personalised cocktail each at the Maker’s Table, followed by cream tea included in your stay.

Getting pampered

Britain is brimming with cortisol right now. The past few weeks have placed an unimaginable amount of pressure on our minds and bodies - heightened further by the forced cancellation of our cathartic getaways. 

According to Charlie, though, there are places to get royally pampered in the UK -  soothing the senses without the pressure-filled preamble of passport control. 

“I’m desperate for a massage at the moment and I know I’m not the only one,” laughs Charlie. 

“There’s a place just outside Ripon called Grantley Hall where you can enjoy complete relaxation.

“It’s a very classic building that’s been converted into a hotel. It’s ideal for spa lovers.

“Another great thing about this place is that their protocols are brilliant for COVID. They’ve got a spa and they’re working on slots so people can use areas at specific times. You’ve also got outdoor hot tubs, pools, saunas and steam rooms. 

“They’ve got the Shaun Rankin restaurant there and also an Asian restaurant which reminds me of Tattu in Manchester. 

“A lot of my friends have booked to go and want to head back again. It’s 90 minutes from Manchester; an easy one-night stay or equally suitable for a long weekend. 

“There’s lots of really nice walks around there, too.”

Out in nature 

Ramblers and explorers have been dealt a big blow by having their trip-of-a-lifetime to far-flung foreign lands delayed. 

In the meantime, however, there’s an enormous amount to discover in the British countryside. And you can even enjoy a bit of luxury whilst you’re at it. 

“The Cotswolds, I could talk about forever,” says Charlie. 

“But there’s one particular place I really love called The Fish Hotel.

“They have these hilly huts with private hot tubs on the deck. There’s loads of spots in the surrounding area to go for nice walks and enjoy being in nature, but you can enjoy a bit of privacy and luxury as well. 

“Some people don’t feel comfortable in larger spas, and this is a nice alternative.”

Family trips

Families, in particular, may want to remain in Britain in the summer.

Thankfully, Charlie says the options for couples and kids in the UK are plentiful. 

“For families, I’d really recommend the Lake District,” she says. 

“There’s a spot called Another Place which is perfect for couples with kids.

“I’m also a big believer in the Yorkshire Dales. There’s some gorgeous places there that have proven very popular in the past four weeks; more so than hotels. 

“The Malabar, too, is really good for family holidays.

“You get your own barbie, there’s tonnes of fields around and it’s very popular with families for birthdays and stuff. 

“If you’ve got your own place, you’ve got the cooking facilities and that type of thing so you don’t have to worry about anyone else using them.”

Let's go glamping

Summer festivals have been wiped off the calendar almost entirely in 2020. 

But you can still enjoy the good old Glamping experience regardless. 

Just an hour away from Manchester is Gisburne Park - a popup glamping location which offers family-friendly holidays during the week and an adult-only space on weekends. 

Based in the Ribble Valley, Gisburne Park is tucked away inside a thousand acre private estate - with fully-furnished tents (double beds, king-sized duvets and electric power) alongside dining areas, BBQ pits and a swimming pool. 

During your stay, you’ll have entry to Pop Up in the Park events for a discounted price, too. 

Jet-setting will technically be possible again in a matter of days. But if you aren’t quite ready to battle your way through busy airports, you can relax in the knowledge that Britain has more than enough to offer - no matter what sort of getaway you’d been hoping for.

“The UK is going to be massively popular this summer,” Charlie informs us. 

“We cover every type of trip abroad at Paper Plane, but if a staycation is what you’re looking for, you can have a truly wonderful holiday here at home.”

Learn more about booking a staycation with Paper Plane Travel by visiting their website.

]]> 23355 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/how-brewdog-turned-a-rejection-on-dragons-den-into-a-1bn-business/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:30:54 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23384

In 2008, a pair of bright-eyed, bushy-tailed brewers entered the Dragons' Den with an idea.

They had a refreshing brand that rebelled against the corporate approach of most breweries - and a product packed with flavour to match.

But what they didn't have was funding.

James Watt and Martin Dickie applied to the BBC show and "pitched their hearts out" in an attempt to earn financial backing from some of the best-known businesspeople in Britain.

But it wasn't to be. BrewDog's owners didn't make it past the screen test, and were "totally crushed" by the rejection.

Fast-forward 12 years: BrewDog is worth more than £1bn.

According to Watt, the offer BrewDog planned to put on the Dragons table - 20% for £100,000 - would have pocketed the bidder a cool £360m today.

But whilst the rebuff was a big blow at the time, it actually proved to be a blessing in disguise.

The producers' snub forced BrewDog to build an entirely different funding community-style model - one that offered equity in exchange for investment.

Their most recent campaign saw 47,000 people pump more than £8.7m into the company.

"Loads of you asked what happened after Dragon's Den turned us down in '08," Watts wrote on Twitter.

"We went back to the drawing board & came up with a radically new business model based on community ownership.

"Instead of 1 Dragon, we got 130,000 Equity Punks [and] BrewDog is much better because of that."

During a dizzying decade, BrewDog has branched out from brewing to build restaurants and bars across the world - with premises in the USA, Spain, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Italy, Brazil, South Korea, Belgium and France.

They've accrued a reputation for doing things differently, and even in the COVID climate - which according to Watts has been "incredibly tough" - BrewDog is still pushing boundaries.

They were among the first to announce they'd be pouring their first pint at the stroke of 12.01 on 4 July to mark the historic reopening of English pubs after lockdown (tickets for the celebration in Manchester sold out in minutes).

But elsewhere, the brand is working with zero-emissions company Arrival to create a network of delivery trucks and become the "most sustainable brewery in the world."

They're even considering the incorporation of drones into their beer distribution service following a successful trial in the States.

The BrewDog community - which might not have ever materialised if the brewers had met the Dragons - has also played a pivotal role in the Scottish brewery surviving the pandemic.

In an open letter on LinkedIn, Watt thanked his "brilliant teams" for delivering a "miracle against all odds."

He wrote: "We owe each other, and especially those leaving, a debt of gratitude.

"Their selfless act has allowed us to better safeguard the livelihoods of over 1,800 team members. Furthermore they all played a pivotal role in the development of a business that we, and millions of people all over the planet, know and love.

"Your contributions made a huge difference and you will forever be part of our story."

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Knocked back by Dragon’s Den now worth £360m ? pic.twitter.com/X7H7Gdf0sZ

— John (@JStoo294) June 29, 2020]]>

Blown away by the story of Brewdog.

Knocked back by Dragon’s Den now worth £360m 🤯 pic.twitter.com/X7H7Gdf0sZ

— John (@JStoo294) June 29, 2020]]>

Blown away by the story of Brewdog.

Knocked back by Dragon’s Den now worth £360m 🤯 pic.twitter.com/X7H7Gdf0sZ

— John (@JStoo294) June 29, 2020]]>

Blown away by the story of Brewdog.

Knocked back by Dragon’s Den now worth £360m 🤯 pic.twitter.com/X7H7Gdf0sZ

— John (@JStoo294) June 29, 2020]]>

Blown away by the story of Brewdog.

Knocked back by Dragon’s Den now worth £360m 🤯 pic.twitter.com/X7H7Gdf0sZ

— John (@JStoo294) June 29, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/trending/cineworld-delays-reopening-of-cinemas-across-uk-due-to-upcoming-film-release-dates/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:22:52 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23396

Cineworld has confirmed its intentions to reopen screens across the UK and Ireland more than two weeks later than initially intended next month.

The cinema chain had previously announced it would once again open to the public on 10th July, after being given the green light by the government to do so, but this date has now been pushed back to 31st July.

A statement on the Cineworld website and social media platforms this morning reads: "In line with recent changes to upcoming film release dates, we have made the decision to move our re-opening date to 31st July. We hope that we will be able to re-open the doors of all Cineworld cinemas across the UK and Ireland at that time, subject to UK government restrictions."

"With the on-going pandemic, this new date remains subject to final confirmation."

We know how much you’ve been missing the cinema and we are excited to welcome you back to Cineworld soon."

https://twitter.com/cineworld/status/1277878919249776640?s=20

Cineworld is the second-largest cinema chain in the world, operating 128 branches in the UK & Ireland and a number of which are based in Greater Manchester.

Speaking ahead of cinemas reopening in UK & Ireland, Mooky Greidinger, CEO at Cineworld, said: "Movie fans around the world continue to be excited by the strong slate of summer films ahead, including Tenet, Mulan, A Quiet Place Part II, Unhinged, The Broken Hearts Gallery, Bill & Ted Face the Music, Greenland, and Antebellum, as well as a special re-release of Christopher Nolan's Inception on IMAX."

"Cineworld looks forward to welcoming these moviegoers back to our cinemas next month and believes that they will once again be immersed in the timeless theatrical experience they know and love."

In order to provide a safe environment for employees and guests in light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Cineworld has released a comprehensive list of safety measures it is putting in place ahead of reopening next month:

SOCIAL DISTANCING
- Social distancing measures will be implemented across all areas within the cinema.

HAND WASHING
- All employee and customer toilets will be stocked with anti-bacterial hand soap, and stringent hand washing guidelines will be trained out to all employees to supplement our current personal hygiene policy.

HAND SANITISERS
- Hand sanitiser stations will be provided in all cinemas for customers and employees.

ADDITIONAL CLEANING
- Cineworld’s already high cleaning standards will be enhanced by a cleaning programme designed to sanitise the high touch points within the cinema.

E-TICKETING
- Tickets will be available to book in advance on our website and via the Cineworld app, available on IOS and Android. Confirmation emails can be used as tickets, and e-tickets are available on the app.

UPDATED SEATING MAPS
– The booking system has been updated to allow friends and family to sit together while ensuring a safe distance between customers from different households in our cinema screens.

This will vary on the capacity and layout of each screen.

STAGGERED FILM TIMES
- Film start and end times will be staggered to reduce customers cross paths with other customers going in or out of other screens and buildup of crowds in the foyer. Additional cleaning time will also be added between films.

PLASTIC SCREENS AT THE TILL
- Screens will be added at concessions areas where safe distancing cannot be maintained.

CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS
- Tills will be accepting contactless card payments up to a value of £45 and Apple Pay/Google Pay mobile payments with no limit. The ticket machines in most of cinemas will also accept contactless payments and the rest will be upgrading in due course.

TRAINING & PPE
- All employees will receive specific COVID-19 training and PPE will be provided to employees where the risk assessment has deemed it necessary, in line with government requirements.

SUPPORT FROM TEAM MEMBERS
- Trained staff will be on hand to offer assistance to customers.

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For more information ahead of reopening, you can visit the Cineworld website here.

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— cineworld (@cineworld) June 30, 2020]]>

UPDATE: In line with recent changes to upcoming film release dates, we are moving our re-opening date to July 31. Find out more here >> https://t.co/xR3wVYZ1YJ pic.twitter.com/pyeyEk9Y2z

— Cineworld Cinemas (@cineworld) June 30, 2020]]>

UPDATE: In line with recent changes to upcoming film release dates, we are moving our re-opening date to July 31. Find out more here >> https://t.co/xR3wVYZ1YJ pic.twitter.com/pyeyEk9Y2z

— cineworld (@cineworld) June 30, 2020]]>

UPDATE: In line with recent changes to upcoming film release dates, we are moving our re-opening date to July 31. Find out more here >> https://t.co/xR3wVYZ1YJ pic.twitter.com/pyeyEk9Y2z

— cineworld (@cineworld) June 30, 2020]]>

UPDATE: In line with recent changes to upcoming film release dates, we are moving our re-opening date to July 31. Find out more here >> https://t.co/xR3wVYZ1YJ pic.twitter.com/pyeyEk9Y2z

— cineworld (@cineworld) June 30, 2020]]>

UPDATE: In line with recent changes to upcoming film release dates, we are moving our re-opening date to July 31. Find out more here >> https://t.co/xR3wVYZ1YJ pic.twitter.com/pyeyEk9Y2z

— cineworld (@cineworld) June 30, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-airport-terminal-3-will-resume-operations-from-july-1/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:16:28 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23397

Manchester Airport has announced that from 3.30am on July 1, operations will resume at Terminal 3.

The airport moved all flights into Terminal 1 on March 25, when the UK went into an unprecedented lockdown and passenger numbers plummeted.

But the airport will reopen T3 next week, with carriers gradually resuming operations at Manchester. British Airways, Ryanair, Air France, KLM, Eastern Airways and Loganair all moving back into the terminal.

https://twitter.com/manairport/status/1277865912998203393

The airport says that the move will “spread out the number of people and allow people to maintain and keep a sensible distance”.

The airport has introduced a number of health and safety measures over the last few weeks, including temperature check trials, mandatory face coverings and pre-bookable security time slots.

Commenting on the news Brad Miller, chief operating officer at Manchester Airport, said:

“As we see the return of more airlines and destinations for our passengers to fly to, it becomes even more important to ensure our passengers feel safe and have the latest information to hand before they travel.

https://twitter.com/manairport/status/1276517842096185344

“We’ve been trialling a lot of safety measures for the last month to ensure they are appropriate and firmly in place ahead of airlines ramping up their operations. We are confident we have the right mix of things in place to facilitate safe travel and allow passengers to fly with confidence.

“As well as having all our safety measures in place, we also ask that all passengers play their part in keeping themselves and others secure. This includes coming to the airport in a face covering and keeping a sensible distance from others when possible across the airport campus.

“I’d like to thank all our passengers for continuing to abide by the measures in place during these uncertain times, and also thank all our staff who have gone above and beyond to ensure safe travel for all.”

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**Passenger Info** From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations.

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**Passenger Info**
From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations. pic.twitter.com/lx6uSUfa92

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 30, 2020]]>

As we continue to resume flights to a range of destinations, we have been working hard to put measures in place to keep passengers and colleagues safe. Swipe through the graphics to learn more pic.twitter.com/zn0EDvkGqR

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 26, 2020]]>

**Passenger Info**
From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations. pic.twitter.com/lx6uSUfa92

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 30, 2020]]>

As we continue to resume flights to a range of destinations, we have been working hard to put measures in place to keep passengers and colleagues safe. Swipe through the graphics to learn more pic.twitter.com/zn0EDvkGqR

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 26, 2020]]>

**Passenger Info** From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations.

Posted by Manchester Airport on Tuesday, 30 June 2020

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**Passenger Info**
From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations. pic.twitter.com/lx6uSUfa92

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 30, 2020]]>

As we continue to resume flights to a range of destinations, we have been working hard to put measures in place to keep passengers and colleagues safe. Swipe through the graphics to learn more pic.twitter.com/zn0EDvkGqR

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 26, 2020]]>

**Passenger Info** From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations.

Posted by Manchester Airport on Tuesday, 30 June 2020

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**Passenger Info**
From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations. pic.twitter.com/lx6uSUfa92

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 30, 2020]]>

As we continue to resume flights to a range of destinations, we have been working hard to put measures in place to keep passengers and colleagues safe. Swipe through the graphics to learn more pic.twitter.com/zn0EDvkGqR

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 26, 2020]]>

**Passenger Info** From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations.

Posted by Manchester Airport on Tuesday, 30 June 2020

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**Passenger Info**
From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations. pic.twitter.com/lx6uSUfa92

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 30, 2020]]>

As we continue to resume flights to a range of destinations, we have been working hard to put measures in place to keep passengers and colleagues safe. Swipe through the graphics to learn more pic.twitter.com/zn0EDvkGqR

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 26, 2020]]>

**Passenger Info** From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations.

Posted by Manchester Airport on Tuesday, 30 June 2020

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**Passenger Info**
From 03:30am Wednesday 1st July Terminal Three will resume operations. pic.twitter.com/lx6uSUfa92

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 30, 2020]]>

As we continue to resume flights to a range of destinations, we have been working hard to put measures in place to keep passengers and colleagues safe. Swipe through the graphics to learn more pic.twitter.com/zn0EDvkGqR

— Manchester Airport (@manairport) June 26, 2020]]> https://themanc.com/eats/six-by-nico-in-manchester-to-relaunch-with-the-chippie-2-0-menu/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:55:00 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23418

Six by Nico in Manchester has once again planned to open their doors on Monday 13th July, with the much loved menu ‘The Chippie’.

The conceptual dining experience, brainchild of Scottish-Italian chef Nico Simeone, will present “The Chippie 2.0” at its restaurants across the UK to reignite the series of evolving dining experiences.

Following twelve weeks of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team have now announced that the eagerly anticipated first six-course menu will be the hugely popular take on the traditional fish and chip shop

The menu was the first theme introduced to launch the Manchester restaurant last July, and the Liverpool restaurant in November, and has been elevated and refined to offer Six by Nico customers an extraordinary new & nostalgic food and drink adventure. 

Items on the menu have been creatively re-imaged, with extra contemporary twists, to give customers old and new, a fun and unexpected dining experience. Dishes on 'The Chippie 2.0' menu include;

As always, there will also be a vegetarian option available for each course.

Chef Nico Simeone said: “The Chippie was originally designed to bring a sense of fun & nostalgia, and when talking to our team and Six by Nico community about which menu we wanted to re-open with, it was clear we wanted to bring those feelings back. 

The Chippie was a hugely popular menu across all of our restaurants the first time around, and so not only does this mean our existing customers get the opportunity to experience a new version, but it gives us the chance to share it with even more people the second time around”. 

Restaurants will re-open with a reduced capacity and for the first time ever, Six by Nico Manchester and Liverpool will be open on Mondays. In one sitting, Manchester will welcome up to 48 guests, and Liverpool up to 78 guests.  

Diners can now book a table now for 'The Chippie 2.0', which will run from Wednesday July 15th - Sunday 6th September. Open from midday, Monday through to Sunday, each six-course menu will be available from noon to night. The menu will be priced at £29 per person and diners will have the option to enjoy an expertly selected wine pairing for an additional £26. 

Click here to make a reservation or to find out more.

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Manchester’s Corn Exchange has announced the dates of when each of its restaurants and bars will be reopening now that the government has given hospitality the green light to trade.

Indoor table service is permitted in England from July 4.

Three Corn Exchange sites will be welcoming back customers from Saturday - including stylish bar and kitchen, Banyan, Berlin-inspired Doner Haus and family-run Italian restaurant Salvi’s.

Indian street food diner Mowgli will reopen on July 6, whilst laidback dining spot Cosy Club has confirmed a July 8 return.

The Corn Exchange’s remaining resident brands, which include Escape Hunt, Gino's, Pho, Pizza Express, Roomzzz, Tampopo, Vapiano, Wahaca and Zizzi, will be back in action from mid-July onwards.

Social distancing measures and a one-way system have been implemented across the Corn Exchange to ensure "visitors can dine, relax and socialise in safety" - with each brand introducing prior booking and reduced guest capacity to meet government guidelines.

Doner Haus and Gino’s are also offering takeaway and delivery from the 2 and 15 July respectively.

Liam Mooney, General Manager at Corn Exchange Manchester, said: “We’re excited to safely once again welcome visitors to our mouth-watering mix of brands, which will begin to reopen from this weekend.

"The teams onsite have worked hard to introduce measures to keep colleagues and guests alike safe while at work or play and we’re all looking forward to being a key destination for those visiting Manchester city centre.

He continued: “Opening hours and booking arrangements will vary between brands, so check online before arriving to make sure you can attend.

"We’ll be closely monitoring Public Health England’s advice and will be reviewing the guidance regularly to ensure the site is as safe as possible.”

For more details on booking and visiting any of the onsite brands and for further information on the safety measures in place, please visit the  Corn Exchange website. 

The Manc is helping local businesses and venues get back on their feet after lockdown with our #BuzzingToBeBack campaign - offering as much support and exposure for Manchester hospitality as possible. Read more about what we're doing for the industry here.

]]> 23441 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/europes-largest-sex-festival-held-in-the-uk-has-been-cancelled/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:06:42 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23461

The largest 'adult festival for LGBT communities and lifestylers' in Europe has been forced to cancel this year over fears that correct social distancing measures could not be adhered to amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

You think that'd just go without saying at this point though, right?

The Aurora Festival was to be held in a secret location in Worcestershire this weekend - between Thursday and Sunday - with hundreds registered to attend, but the team behind the festival said in a statement that they were not prepared to offer a "poor replica" of the event this year.

Confirming the cancellation of the festival via its website and Facebook page, Aurora Festival said: "It is with great regret that we have made the decision to cancel Aurora Festival 2020."

"This is a decision that has been discussed and agreed by the Aurora committee, after a lot of thought and deliberation, looking at the practicalities and considering the safeguarding of all our wonderful customers."

"The impact of COVID-19 has already affected ticket sales."

https://www.facebook.com/www.aurorafestival.co.uk/posts/2548637638737304

"There is also the potential for vendors and suppliers to withdraw at any time, due to illness or self-isolation, leaving us with a space to fill at short notice or more likely, not at all."

"We pride ourselves on providing the best, independent, Lifestyle Festival in the UK, giving our customers an experience to remember. We are not prepared to offer you all, an experience that is a poor replica that does not reflect the true essence and standards of Aurora."

"We will use this time to look after ourselves and each other and see where this virus takes us."

This year would've been the seventh annual Aurora Festival held in the UK.

Tickets are reportedly sold at the cost of £170 for a couple and attendees are usually only told the exact location just 48-hours in advance in order to keep it under wraps.

Last year, according to the Mirror Online, the three-day event boasted large sex hammocks and Wild West themed nights.

The Aurora Festival closed out the statement vowing to return "bigger, fresher and virus free" in 2021.

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AURORA LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL 2020 CANCELLEDIt is with great regret that we have made the decision to cancel Aurora...

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]]> https://themanc.com/audio/a-huge-virtual-reality-festival-from-glastonburys-shangri-la-team-is-happening-this-weekend/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:23:51 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23478

An enormous, interactive virtual reality dance music event is streaming across the globe this weekend.

The team behind Glastonbury’s legendary Shangri-La, in partnership with VRJAM and Sansar, have announced the launch of Lost Horizon - the world’s largest VR music and arts festival.

Taking place on July 3 and 4, Lost Horizon features an line-up of superstar DJs, underground acts and visual artists - with proceeds going to The Big Issue and Amnesty International.

Users will be able to navigate their way through four stages of music via PC, VR or mobile app (iOS and Android), diving onto dancefloors, discovering secret headliners, and wandering into art performances.

Guests can even interact with fellow festival attendees as they explore the site.

Alan Fitzpatrick, Carl Cox, Eats Everything, Fatboy Slim, Francesco Mami, Jamie Jones, John Digweed, Mella Dee, Nastia, Pete Tong, Sasha, Seth Troxler and Skream will all feature on the bill, among many others.

The SHITV (Shangri-La International Television) stage will be showing films, documentaries, theatre, live art, comedy, animation and talks, along with a special Nomad stage featuring artists from 24hr Garage Girls, Amen4Tekno Records, Born on Road, Critical Records, Hospitality, Hold Tight Records, Kaotic Kartel, Run Tings Records and UnCommon Records.

More than 200 visual art pieces will also be on display at the festival, whilst Design Manchester has curated an exhibition around the main music stage.

Further billboard art based on the Lost Horizon artwork will be contributed by Manchester’s Instruct Studio, which created Lost Horizon’s brand, campaign and website.

Creative Director, Kaye Dunnings, said: "Shangri-La has brought many world firsts since its creation in 2008, from the first to use video mapping in a festival environment and an immersive storyline, to the first woman only space or Heavy Metal area at a mainstream festival, incorporating creativity at its core and as a direct response to the world we live in.

"Our mission is to pioneer new ways of sharing culture and creating a global community that we feel defines us and our ethos.

"We need unity more than ever right now, in an industry that is falling away in front of us. By creating a digital platform to experience art and music in a new way, we are at the forefront of defining the next generation of live entertainment and creative communities as we know them."

Sheri Bryant, President of Sansar, added: "Now more than ever, fans are looking beyond traditional live shows to connect with the artists they love. They’re online, they’re savvy about streaming, they’re eager to experience music unconstrained by where they live, and there’s a clear demand for events that transcend old boundaries.

"With Shangri-La presents: Lost Horizon, we’re delivering the music festival of the future: deeply immersive, fully online, accessible to anyone and anywhere with a PC or phone at their disposal. Shangri-La presents: Lost Horizon exists at the vanguard of something truly incredible, and we couldn’t be more excited to turn this page.

"The future of live events is virtual and we’re incredibly excited to be bringing it to fruition."

Lost Horizon tickets are free but if you can afford to contribute, you can purchase a 'premium' ticket with proceeds going to charities.

Pick up a pass online here.

Learn more at: www.losthorizonfestival.com

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the UK government has announced today the 'most radical reforms to our planning system since the Second World War' and they're set to make it easier to build better homes in places where people want to live.

These new regulations are designed to create new homes from the "regeneration of vacant and redundant buildings" and "give greater freedom for buildings and land in town centres to change use without planning permission".

Under the new rules, existing commercial properties can be converted into residential housing more easily and it's a move that's looking to "kick start the construction industry and speed up rebuilding".

These plans were announced live this afternoon by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and are expected to come into effect via changes in law this September.

The PM also outlined plans for the Affordable Housing Scheme that's set to deliver thousands of homes in England, and crucially, in Greater Manchester and the North West.

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Affordable Housing

What has been announced?

Confirmed by the PM this afternoon and via the official gov.uk website, a package of measures to support home building across England have been announced and these include:

• A £12bn affordable homes programme that will "support up to 180,000 new affordable homes for ownership and rent over the next eight years".
• A 1,500 unit pilot of ‘First Homes’ (part of the Affordable Housing Scheme) - houses that will be sold to first time buyers at a 30% discount. These will remain in perpetuity and keep them affordable for generations of families to own.
• Funds from the £400m Brownfield Land Fund have been allocated to the West Midlands, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Liverpool City Region, Sheffield City Region, and North of Tyne and Tees Valley to support around 24,000 homes.
• The Home Builders Fund - to help smaller developers access finance for new housing developments - will receive additional £450m boost and this is expected to support delivery of around 7,200 new homes.

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The Prime Minister also announced that work will begin to look at how land owned by the government can be managed more effectively.

Ahead of the Spending Review, a "new, ambitious cross-government strategy" will look at how public sector land can be managed and released, so it can "be put to better use". This intends to include home building, improving the environment, contributing to net zero goals and "injecting growth opportunities into communities across the country".

The government will launch a Planning Policy Paper next month, which will set out its plan for a "comprehensive reform of England’s seven-decade old planning system" as an aim of introducing a new approach that works better for the modern economy and society post-COVID.

For more information on the above plans, visit the gov.uk website.

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Settle in - there's something quite special coming to supermarket shelves this month.

Nuggets filled with hot cheese.

Now, how good does that sound?

Lactalis UK & Ireland has announced the imminent release of these dairy-stuffed, breadcrumb-covered snacks as part of their Seriously brand - and they'll be available from Ocado and Waitrose from July 7.

Costing just £2 initially (an introductory offer), these beauties come six to a pack - and each one is filled to the brim with thick, flavourful cheddar.

After July 28, they'll set you back three quid.

Lactalis UK & Ireland group marketing and category director Heloise Le Norcy-Trott told The Grocer: "With Seriously performing well in the market, we wanted to continue to build on this success by introducing another exciting hot cheese product."

Apparently other retailers are set to get them in due course, too.

So, pubs open on July 4. Cheesy Nuggets arrive on July 7.

That's going to be a very good week.

]]> 23513 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/heinz-has-just-launched-ice-cream-kits-with-ketchup-mayonnaise-and-bbq-sauces/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:35:02 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23546

This isn't a joke.

Yes, 2020 has no doubt been an unprecedented year so far, but we promise this isn't the most belated April Fool's prank of them all.

Heinz has just launched a brand new range of ice cream kits - Heinz Creamz - and they come with a variety of bizarre sauces, including ketchup, mayonnaise and BBQ.

Considering July is National Ice Cream Month, perhaps it's time to give these a whirl?

Okay, we're certainly not expecting them to be up everyones' street, but if you're suitably intrigued by the idea of potentially pouring Heinz sauce all over your ice cream dessert instead of your chippy tea, then these are the choices of kits on offer to you - Heinz Ketchup Creamz, Heinz Mayo Creamz, Heinz BBQ Creamz, Heinz Saucy Sauce Creamz and Heinz Salad Creamz.

Every kit comes with a range of accessories and a selection of recipes that are easy to make at home.

The Heinz Creamz kits are suitable for vegetarians and vegans - with modified recipe options - and have no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Speaking on the release of the new Creamz kits, David Chalbert, Senior Brand Manager at Heinz Sauces, said: "This summer is looking different for many of us, and while we might be staycationing or staying at home more than in other years, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the joys of a good ice cream."

"Heinz sauces are here to help."

"We give you the ultimate summer mash up - Heinz Creamz - A DIY ice cream kit, with an added summery squeeze of one of your favourite Heinz Sauces, so, you needn’t miss out on one of the sauciest of sweet treats (or six) during a summer of social distancing."

"We know it might seem like a bit of a crazy combo to some, but anything is possible."

The Heinz Creamz kits are retailing at £15 each.

If you like the sounds of them, then they'll be available to get your hands on from 1st July at the Heinz to Home website here.

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This article contains affiliate links.

It probably takes a very particular set of skills to be considered good at this game.

If you're the sort of person who'll Google pretty much anything on your mind, no matter how bizarre and questionable it may be, then it's you we're describing above there.

After being founded as a search engine back in 1998, let's face it, Google's pretty much seen it all by now when it comes to strange internet searches and we've found a board game on Amazon that's used all these odd things that humans search for to its advantage by turning it into a bit of fun.

The Weird Things Humans Search For board game takes "only two minutes to learn and 20 to play" and has been created by game makers Big Potato who "looked through the internet and collected a load of totally-genuine, totally-weird web searches [and] decided to make a party game out of it".

According to the product description on Amazon, "for once you'll be glad you didn't delete your internet history".

Crucially, this is also branded as an 'adult board game' and is suggested suitable for players at least over 14 years of age too, so you can only imagine what that means.

The game works like this - each round, you’ll hear the first half of an internet search, like 'Did dinosaurs…' and then it’s your job to try and figure out what came next. The higher your answers rank, the more points you’ll score for you and your team, so don’t be afraid to think a little weird.

In fact, thinking 'weird' is precisely the point.

To be good at this game, you’ll apparently "have to take on questions about all sorts of stuff" - from memes to dinosaurs, pet frogs to sumo wrestlers - an as you've already picked up, a lot of these searches can get pretty bizarre, so it doesn’t hurt to have a few weird friends or family members on your team alongside you.

It’s retailing on Amazon at £19.99 + FREE delivery and has hundreds of positive reviews from plenty of satisfied customers over the years, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, then it might be worth having a read of a few of those to help make your mind up.

It’s also listed as an Amazon's Choice product too, so it must be a pretty good laugh.

If you’re up for testing your knowledge on a topic that you probably didn't even really think needed testing until now, then you can get the Weird Things Humans Search For board game from Amazon here.

]]> 23571 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/manchesters-hospitality-industry-is-reopening-again-and-you-can-win-a-luxury-break-in-the-city-worth-1000/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:56:35 +0000 http://themanc.com/?p=23616

Lockdown is almost over as Manchester pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels plan to open their doors back up on July 4 - and we're all getting ready for that first cold pint.

But if you've missed 'the finer things in life' during the past three months - there's a luxury weekend in Manchester for two worth £1,000 up for grabs.

A competition has been launched by new online interior store, Will & Bell - which offers you the chance to be chauffeured around in a Bentley, wined & dined at BLVD and stay overnight in a premium suite at Hotel Gotham (including breakfast in the morning and a £250 voucher to spend on their online store).

Nathan Baxter, Director of Will & Bell, said: ''Our homes are our world and a sanctuary from our busy and sometimes hectic lives.

"I want people to fall back in love with the four walls they call 'Home' The launch collection from Will & Bell makes it exciting and easy for people to buy numerous pieces & feel confident in styling them in their own rooms with ease.

"We're excited to be able to offer this generous giveaway with the help from our friends at Gotham Hotel & BLVD after what has been such a difficult time for many people.''

The aspirational new online home store Will & Bell will specialise in bringing timeless and unique decor items to every home.

From Scandinavian-inspired design to rustic elegant pieces, they hope to "inspire and excite customers", offering vases, pots, jars, faux flowers, decorative objects and kitchen accessories.

A new lighting collection is also being launched later in the year.

To celebrate their launch, Will & Bell have teamed up with stunning Gotham Hotel and BLVD restaurant to create this ultimate city break and give people something to get excited about post lockdown.

For your chance to win, follow @willandbellhome on Instagram and enter via their competition post!

The winner will be announced on July 5.

Good luck!

'Will & Bell' Interior store launches July 2020. Learn more online at: www.willandbell.co.uk

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We’re set for a scorching few days in Manchester, with Friday potentially reaching highs of 29°C, so now is the perfect time to dig out a pair of shades.

We’d usually embrace something neutral and classy – think a glamourous pair of Audrey Hepburn-inspired cat-eye sunglasses – but this year it’s all about the crazy and colourful pairs.

So embrace your wild and wacky side with our favourite pairs of retro shades, all of which are incredibly affordable.

The 1950s cat-eye is back, but instead with a slimmer fit and pop of colour that is perfect for this summer. Whether you want to stand out in Pretty Little Thing’s frameless neon yellow pair or go for a more girly style with Shein’s transparent lilac shades, these are purrfect for this season.

Slim rectangle shades are also the go-to style for this summer, with fashion icons like Billie Eilish rocking them at any given opportunity (seriously, it doesn’t have to be sunny for this style!) Get the look in Shein’s neon orange-tinted sunglasses or keep it more understated and classy with River Island’s tortoise-shell pair.

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If you want something a bit larger, why not unleash your inner romantic with a pair of Lolita-inspired heart sunglasses. Both ASOS and Pretty Little Thing offer a trendy take on this retro classic that we’ve been loving lately.

The more over-the-top your sunglasses are, the better for this summer. Embrace your inner Instagram baddie with a pair of red flame sunglasses from ASOS, or take inspo from Emma Chamberlain with River Island’s bejewelled pair to show that you’re not afraid to turn heads.

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