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A restaurant in Manchester has reported another spike in cancellations, but this time it isn't Covid that's the main culprit - for a change.

Rather, it seems like Valentine's Day is turning out to be a bit of a flop for some couples after a number of people messaged to share that they would no longer be coming to the restaurant to eat as their relationship had come to an end.

A brand sales manager at Gusto shared a screenshot of her Valentine's cancellations to Twitter over the weekend with the caption: "Cancellations data bringing the goods on V. Day weekend."

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One customer messaged the restaurant to say "We broke up x (very sorry)" whilst another simply messaged "We broke up."

A third wrote in a bizarre cancellation email that they couldn't make their table as they were out looking at kitchens, prompting some to joke that this alone was likely to cause another breakup.

"I actually do want to know what happened when they were out looking at kitchens" replied one follower.

Another said: "If it read we broke up because we are looking at kitchens fair do's".

A third response added: "New Kanye album. "Sorry this is late Covid & Heartbreaks".

Gusto has seemingly been inundated throughout the pandemic with floods of cancellations, with brand sales manager Antonia Lallement tweeting about no-shows on a number of occasions.

The restaurant group, which has a number sites across the north of England, has made headlines numerous times for the issues of last-minute cancellations and no-shows - but this latest onslaught puts a bit of a different spin on things.

Despite seeing huge losses, unlike many other hospitality businesses it appears that the restaurant chain has stll not put a deposit system in place for bookings.

On its website, it only says that customers "may be required" to pay a deposit if they are making a booking for eight or more people.

The website continues: "Deposits are non refundable. Deposit payment accepted via credit, debit card or cash and must be paid at the time of booking. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice are liable for full payment of deposit.

"All currency is in pound sterling. Where a deposit refund is approved, refunds will be made to the card used to make the original payment. It could take up to 10 working days to receive the funds back into your account."

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Born in Manchester, returned after working in a number of London's top Michelin restaurants.

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Simon Martin's Mana in Ancoats has been awarded a second MIchelin star.

The fine-dining restaurant serves a set menu of about 14 courses, priced at around £185 per person. Upon opening in 2018, it was instantly lauded - first by local foodies, then by national critics.

The second star comes three years after Mana won its first, back in 2019.

At the time, it was hailed as a huge moment - not just for Martin and his team, but for the whole city, which had been waiting for the accolade to be bestowed on one of its restaurants for over 40 years.

Prior to that, the last time Manchester had a Michelin star was in 1977 - despite being one of the largest cities in the country.

Michelin's guide on Mana reads: "The personality of chef-owner Simon Martin shines brightly at this stylish, modern restaurant in the lively Ancoats area of Manchester, where every one of the well-spaced tables has a view of the kitchen.

"The same fixed price, surprise multi-course menu is now served at both lunch and dinner, and the emphasis is on seafood because, as Simon puts it, “we live on an island”. While most of the produce is British, dishes incorporate influences from Simon’s travels and experiences, most notably Japanese and Nordic.

"Powerful flavours are the chef’s hallmark, and the sophisticated, modern dishes are precisely crafted, original and well-balanced. Each dish has a thoughtfully chosen wine to complement it, the ambience is calm and unhurried, and the bright young team are enthusiastic and refreshingly free from pomp."

The guide's description is glowing in reference to the chef's personality. However, in recent weeks, Martin has come under criticism after an article by The Manchester Mill cast aspersions on some claims made by the chef about parts of his CV, which was used widely to market Mana.

Entitled Simon Martin is Manchester’s best chef. Is he its worst boss? the article notably asked whether Martin had fudged some details about his time at Noma, where he had claimed to have been employed as a sous chef for three years.

A spokesperson for Noma, by contrast, said he was hired in August 2016 as a chef de partie after spending a few months as a trainee, then left ten months later.

The Mill also threw light on past claims made by the chef that he had worked for Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and at the chef's Melbourne restaurant, Maze.

In a second article, this time published in The TImes last week, the paper reported it had been told by a source: “There is no record of Simon Martin working at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and the chef de patron, who has been at the restaurant for 11 years, has no knowledge of him being part of the restaurant business.”

Whilst, for now, Mana remains the only Michelin starred restaurant in Manchester, nearby there are a number of Michelin Bib Gourmand and Michelin-recommended eateries including El Gato Negro, Erst, Canto and 63 Degrees.

In total, there are twelve Michelin-recommended restaurants in the city. You can see the full list here.

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Getting that first foot on the property ladder has been a hot topic in recent weeks.

Now property law experts JMW Solicitors have given some helpful tips to explain how you should really budget to buy your first home.

Found your dream home? You can take the next steps with the help of JMW's team of residential conveyancing solicitors. They'll make buying your home a hassle-free process.

You can call JMW Solicitors on 0345 872 6666 or complete the online enquiry form to request a convenient call back.

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A brand new arrival to Manchester’s burgeoning cocktail scene: Blinker

Blinker will open its doors on Spring Gardens this May after a long search for the perfect location. Driven by seasonality, sustainability and simplicity, Manchester’s newest cocktail bar will have a focus on classic cocktails, with an additional menu, reimagining classics based around four flavours each month, determined by seasonal British produce.

Located at the top of King Street, close to Hotel Gotham and Six by Nico, Blinker Bar sits in good company with aspirations to be the pre and post dinner and all day cocktail spot for those who appreciate a well crafted beverage and great service.

The man behind Blinker, Dan Berger, formerly Head of Bars at London’s The Ned and Bars Manager at The Gordon Ramsay Group, has returned to Manchester after seven years working in  some of Melbourne’s most famous cocktail bars and heading up some of London’s biggest hospitality openings and operations.

The concept and name ‘Blinker’ is inspired by a forgotten classic cocktail where the recipe calls for Rye, Grapefruit and Raspberry in perfect harmony. The way these three ingredients blend together to produce such a well-balanced drink has inspired the seasonal approach to perfect serves and reflects what Berger hopes to produce in this high end yet comfortable,  approachable cocktail bar.

With fruits grown in the UK and a vast selection of spirits hand picked from all over the world, the fit out of the bar will mirror the menu, using  a combination of up-cycled furniture and sustainable materials, with inspiration being taken from some of the best bars across the globe.

Follow the journey @blinkerbar. 

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Les Dawson wasn’t like other comedians. More accurately, he was an artist. 

A secret poet, voracious reader, distinguished writer, adroit musician, versatile actor and charming presenter, Dawson’s talents ran the entire creative gamut.

He just happened to be riotously funny as well. 

February 2 marks the birthday of one of the greatest performers that Britain has ever seen: A dexterous, sharp-witted national treasure who was taken from us too soon.

Born in Collyhurst in 1931, Dawson first caught the public eye during an appearance on Opportunity Knocks in the 1960s, quickly turning into one of the country's most popular stage personas.

Introducing regional northern humour to the wider masses, Dawson would make the kind of jokes most people could relate to - favouring a gruff, deadpan delivery and purposely playing the wrong notes on the piano during performances, grumbling about his mistakes to the chuckling crowd. 

Impeccable comic timing aside, Dawson also had a knack for slapstick - boasting a bizarre ability to pull mangled faces that sent audiences into fits of giggles (an old injury meant he could fold his jaw right up over his lip). 

He created characters for his comic routines, too - teaming up with fellow comic Roy Barraclough to portray two gossipy millworkers Cissie Braithwaite and Ada Shufflebotham.

For the more risque subjects, the duo would mouth any rude words to one another - much in the same way that Lancashire women of old used to do amid the racket of the northern mills. 

By the sixties, Dawson had become one of the most prevalent faces in British comedy. But he took the scenic route to reach the stage.  

In his youth, he had dreams of becoming a novelist - and temporarily swapped his humble surroundings of Collyhurst to mingle with the art crowd in the illustrious French capital . 

This early part of his life was portrayed in an episode of Sky Art series Urban Myths in 2020 - revealing how Dawson was ultimately waylaid during his time in Paris and found himself plonked at the seat of a piano in a local brothel. 

It was here, seemingly, that Dawson found he could make punters laugh - deliberately striking incorrect keys and throwing some jokes in for good measure.

After finding his feet on the comedy circuit, Dawson would go on to enjoy long television career that included credits for Fast Friends, Blankety Blank, Sez Les and Dawson’s Weekly.

He married twice and had four children - including Charlotte who went on to become a reality TV star. 

Dawson developed his first set of serious health problems in the eighties, and after awaiting medical results at Whalley Range Hospital in 1993, the comedian suddenly collapsed and died of a heart attack.

He was 62.

In 2008, a statue of Dawson was placed in the gardens by St Anne’s-on-Sea pier in Lancashire - where he had lived for several years. 

Actor Mark Addy, who slipped into Dawson's famous tux for the Urban Myths episode on his life, called the comedian “one of the funniest people I’ve ever seen.” 

“You always felt you were in safe hands with his style of deadpan, self-deprecating humour,” he stated.

“It was suitable for all audiences.”

That was Dawson.

Wherever he went, whoever he played to, he'd often get the whole room laughing.

]]> 198363 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/new-haute-couture-burger-bar-the-butcher-to-open-first-uk-restaurant-in-urban-playground-manchester/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:33:13 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265338

A new 'haute couture' burger bar is planning to open its first UK restaurant in Manchester.

Called The Butcher, it will join as a part of the new entertainment complex Urban Playground - billed as a 'revolutionary new entertainment venue in Manchester' and will be located close to Selfridges on the top floor of the Arndale.

In what promises to be a UK first, popular European burger chain The Butcher will join the new complex in the Arndale to deliver its food offering.

Starting off with a secret kitchen called KIQ (Keep It Quiet) in Amsterdam, prior to its launch in Manchester the brand has opened a number of high-end burger bars in Holland, Germany and Ibiza.

Known for its high-end "haute couture" take on fast food, The Butcher promises to bring something a little different to the Arndale's - and Urban Playground's - food offering.

Committed to serving what they bill as the "world's best beef burgers", The Butcher prepares all of its components in-house, on the day, using prime Aberdeen Angus beef in its hand-shaped patties.

Burger buns and signature sauces are also freshly made on-site, whilst further produce - ranging from herbs to vegetables - promises to be the freshest available.

Bringing its global signatures along with it, hungry Mancs will be able to tuck into the likes of babganoush, avocado and truffle-laden burgers, alongside more kooky options like 'The Benedict' - a brunch-style burger loaded with hollandaise sauce, ham and a fried egg.

Elsewhere, veggies and vegans will find plant-powered buns like the Veggie and Vegan Delights, both combining fried mash chickpea patties with herbs, spices, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion and sesame paste. Vegan cheese is available as an extra, or cheddar for veggies.

As for drinks, think signature milkshakes and some boozy options too - like a 'dark rum 'n' chocolate' milkshake, which puts a milky twist on the signature dark and stormy.

Read more: The deep-fried Manchester afternoon tea with super-cheesy Chicago pies and Wotsit mozzarella wedges

It will be opening within Urban Playground, which promises to be an "ultimate entertainment destination" and will bring an exclusive preview of ITV's The Cube Live experience to Manchester in what promises to be a world first.

The new entertainment complex will feature exciting games from the award-winning show, alongside a new crazy mini gold extravaganza with 'unique technology' called Putters.

Speaking on the new opening, Butcher founder and co-owner Yossi Eliyahoo says: “As a creative concept developer, I envision and feel the places I design before they actually exist.

"We knew that the UK was the next stop for our international expansion plans, and Manchester truly is a global hotspot. 

"A city that is constantly evolving with many exciting happenings that command worldwide attention. This is the perfect city for our first UK concept, and it had to be The Butcher that we launched  - it's fast, it's sleek, it's modern, but quality is never compromised.”

Feature image - The Butcher

]]> 265338 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-creameries-ditch-tasting-menus-for-new-pasta-concept-campagna/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:47:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265348

From pickles to pasta, The Creameries menu is taking a turn in a new direction as owner Mary Ellen McTague hands over the reigns to her Head Chef, Mike Thomas.

As of this week, he'll be completely changing the restaurant's existing menus and format - moving away from the fixed-price, fine-dining style taster menus for which the Chorlton restaurant has become known.

In their place, Mike will introduce a more straightforward, simple pay-by-the-plate approach - cooking up a range of fresh pasta dishes alongside freshly-made focaccia and bar snacks, created in-house daily.

Embracing the flavours of Southern Eurp[e with a focus on Italy in particular, his new Campagna project will introduce dishes like beef shin ragu and parloude clams with chickpeas, pastis and rouille (a similar creation is currently doing very well on the specials menu at Ancoats pasta kitchen Sugo).

Elsewhere, foodies can sink their teeth into the likes of cuttlefish stew with braised fennel and confit duck leg with puy lentils.

Diners can expect to find a new selection of starters, salads and desserts, including hazelnut torte with zabaglione cream, with prices ranging between just £7 and £14.

After stints at Where the Light Gets In, Bright, Rochelle Canteen & Leroy, and a couple of years at Honest Crust, Mike joined the Creameries as a Chef de Partie in 2019, quickly progressing to Head Chef in September 2020.

He's pretty much been running the restaurant ever since, with chef-owner Mary Ellen taking a step back to focus on her restaurant-backed charity project Eat Well MCR.

On Sundays, three courses will be available for £30 as the menu turns 'Al Forno' (roughly translating to 'baked'), with lasagne a comforting favourite.

Think bubbling lasagne alla ragu bolognese or king oyster mushroom vincisgrassi (a style of vegetarian lasagne), accompanied by a crisp green salad, followed by a beautiful, classic tiramisu or a Courtyard Dairy cheese plate.

Working with owner Mary-Ellen McTague at the Creameries he has been able to hone his craft and has developed a commitment to excellence and a passion for great ingredients. 

On taking over The Creameries with his Campagna concept, Chef Mike Thomas is straightforward.

“It sounds pretty simple but I'm most excited about making people delicious food,” he said.

Mike has spent the last 4 years hosting his Umbra Foods supper clubs around Manchester and it’s finally time for his hearty yet refined, ingredient-led cooking to have a home of its own.

Dishes will change seasonally, in close collaboration with suppliers such as Cinderwood Market Garden, who will be growing specialist ingredients for Campagna, and Littlewoods butchers. 

The wine, as ever, remains a key, carefully curated part of the offer, with a focus on delicious, low-intervention Italian wines that are perfect with pasta.

A new children’s menu will also be available to make the new concept accessible to all.

Creameries owner Mary-Ellen McTague said: “It's been a pleasure working with Mike this last couple of years, and to see his skills and confidence grow. I'm so excited to see Campagna come to fruition.

"Chorlton is in for a treat!"

Feature image - The Creameries

]]> 265348 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/nike-suspend-relationship-with-mason-greenwood-after-disturbing-allegations/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:47:50 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265381

Nike has announced it has suspended its relationship with Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood.

The sportswear label has issued a statement yesterday.

Following the confirmation by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on Sunday 30 January that a man in his 20s had been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault after allegations were made a woman on social media, Nike has issued a statement saying it is "deeply concerned" by the progressing situation.

The statement reads: "We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood [as] we are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations.

"[We] will continue to closely monitor the situation."

Greenwood currently remains in custody for questioning, and GMP released an update on Monday confirming that detectives had been granted additional time to interview the suspect.

GMP said: "Detectives have been granted additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who is being held on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman.

"Inquiries are ongoing and the victim is being offered specialist support."

The force added: "We remind people to avoid any commentary or sharing of images that could compromise the victim's right to lifelong anonymity, or risk prejudicing a live investigation with active proceedings."

Manchester United confirmed in a statement on Sunday that Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches "until further notice".

The club added in its statement that it "did not condone violence of any kind" and had been made aware of the allegations on social media, but would make no further comment until the "facts have been established".

Greenwood - who made his debut for the club in March 2019 - signed a four-year deal in February 2021 after rising through the ranks of the academy.

He is yet to respond to the allegations.

Featured Image - Manchester United

]]> 265381 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/measles-warning-issued-after-mmr-jab-rates-drop-to-lowest-level-in-a-decade/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:07:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265399

Experts and medical professionals have warned that MMR vaccination rates are at the lowest level they have been in a decade.

With the latest data revealing that more than one in 10 school entry-age children in England are now at risk of measles due to not having their MMR jab - which protects against measles, mumps and rubella - the UKHSA and NHS have launched a campaign urging parents and guardians to make sure children have had their MMR vaccinations and other routine jabs before starting school.

Children can receive their first dose of the MMR vaccine on the NHS at the age of one, and the second dose when they are three years and four months old.

According to the most recent figures, between July and September last year, just 88.6% of children in England had received their first MMR dose by the age of two, while just 85.5% had received both doses by the age of five - the lowest in a decade.

The World Health Organisation says that 95% of children need to be vaccinated to prevent the rise of measles.

Measles is highly infectious and can cause pneumonia, inflammation of the brain - known as encephalitis - damage to the immune system which leaves children more susceptible to other infections, and in some rare cases, can also cause subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which can lead to destruction of the central nervous system, loss of motor control, epilepsy, and even death.

Research commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care and the UKHSA found that 48% of parents and guardians of children aged five and under did not know that measles can lead to serious complications.

Only 38% of those surveyed knew measles could be fatal.

When a high percentage of the population is protected through vaccination, it becomes harder for the measles to pass between people - but since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a concerning drop in the number of children receiving these vaccines on time.

Experts say this may be due to some parents having realised doctors were still offering appointments, or did not want to burden the NHS.

Dr Vanessa Saliba - Consultant Epidemiologist at the UKHSA - said: "The MMR vaccine offers the best protection from measles, mumps and rubella which is why we're calling on parents and carers to make sure their children are up to date with their two doses.

"Even a small drop in vaccine coverage can have a big impact on population immunity levels and lead to outbreaks."

"It is incredibly important that all parents and guardians ensure their child is up to date with their routine vaccinations, including MMR, as these vaccines give children crucial protection against serious and potentially deadly illnesses and stop outbreaks in the community," added Dr Nikki Kanani - GP and Medical Director for Primary Care at NHS England, said:

"If your child has missed a vaccination, please contact your GP practice to book an appointment as soon as you can to make sure they have maximum protection against disease."

Featured Image - 3M

]]> 265399 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/gary-nevilles-rooftop-bar-at-st-michaels-approved-licence-despite-noise-nuisance-concerns-manc/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:27:06 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265426

Gary Neville's 'sky bar' has been granted a late license amid concerns it will create a noise nuisance.

Work has now begun on the former footballer's huge £200m St Michael's development, transforming the former Bootle Street police station.

When complete, the new city centre destination will be made up of a nine-storey office building, a 191-bedroom skyscraper hotel, apartments and restaurants.

The rooftop restaurant and bar, which isn't due to open until 2024, will have space for 900 guests and views across Manchester.

Manchester City Council granted the space a late alcohol licence yesterday, the Manchester Evening News reports.

Several residents and licensing officers had expressed concerns around noise levels with the rooftop terrace.

One local resident had said: "There are pre-existing problems with noise in the area arising from licensed premises and also from taxis picking up customers in the early hours of the morning.

"Granting this licence would only add to this problem."

St Michael's plans have since been scaled back so that the outdoor terrace will be closed to customers from 11pm, rather than 3am.

The rest of the venue has been granted a licence that allows it to be open from 8am to 3.30am every day, except Sundays, when it will have to close by 1.30am.

Felicity Tulloch from Kuits Solicitors, speaking on behalf of St Michael's UK Propco Limited at a town hall hearing, said that an operator is already lined up to run the sky bar.

Read more: The Creameries ditch tasting menus for new pasta and focaccia concept inspired by Southern Europe

She said: "We're applying for the premises licence now because we want to give comfort to the incoming tenant.

"We're not in a position to say at the moment who that tenant is, but that deal has not been finalised.

"But it's going to be a high-end internationally recognised and renowned bar and restaurant operator which would be in keeping with the high quality of this scheme and the development as a whole."

Featured image: St Michael's

]]> 265426 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/tesco-scraps-overnight-re-stocking-roles-making-1600-jobs-now-at-risk/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:25:41 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265433

Tesco has announced another round of role restructuring at its stores across the UK, leaving 1,600 jobs now at risk.

The retailer - which is Britain's biggest supermarket, with 3,400 stores across the country - said it was moving its overnight re-stocking to the daytime in 36 large stores and 49 convenience stores, and is also converting 36 of its petrol stations to become 'Pay-at-Pump' only sites during overnight hours.

Tesco said the changes to overnight roles came after it found that moving stock replenishment to daytime trading hours means it could ensure more staff were on the shop floor to help customers at peak times.

This announcement also comes a day after Tesco announced it was scrapping its discount store brand Jack's, with the closure of seven stores and loss of around 130 jobs.

Tesco also said it is shutting meat, deli, and fish counters at more than 300 sites.

With all these closure announcements combined, it's said that around 1,600 roles are at risk of redundancy across all Tesco branches, but the retailer said it aimed to offer alternative roles to as many as possible, with 3,000 vacancies currently needing to be filled.

Speaking on the role restructuring, Jason Tarry - Head of Tesco's UK and Ireland - said: "We operate in a highly competitive and fast-paced market and our customers are shopping differently, especially since the start of the pandemic.

"We are always looking at how we can run our business as simply and efficiently as possible, so that we can re-invest in the things that matter most to customers.

Read more: Tesco introduces permanent quiet hours to make shopping in stores less ‘overwhelming’

"The changes we are announcing today will help us do this.

"Our priority now is to support our impacted colleagues through these changes and, wherever possible, find them alternative roles within our business."

Featured Image - Tesco / Altum Capital

]]> 265433 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-deep-fried-manchester-afternoon-tea-with-super-cheesy-chicago-pies-and-wotsit-mozzarella-wedges/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:40:18 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265446

Chicago deep-dish pizzeria American Pies has launched a new deep-fried Manchester afternoon tea, and we are a little bit obsessed.

Taking a turn away from your standard crustless sandwiches and strawberry and cream-loaded scones, this is not your typical afternoon tea - not by a long stretch.

Instead of delicate cakes and dainty triangles filled with cucumber, cheese and ham, the new 'mate date' afternoon tea at American Pies features the likes of Wotsit mozzarella wedges and a 7 inch deep-dish Chicago pie of your choosing.

And that's not all. Think deep-fried dauphinoise potatoes wrapped in prosciutto, ranch chicken tenders and smoked cheese lollipops with sweet chilli.

Read more: The new Manchester bottomless brunch with endless Detroit pizza and unlimited margaritas

Served with a homemade red pepper and oregano ketchup for dipping, you'll also tuck into deep-fried duck lasagne bites and pepperoni garlic knots with vodka sauce in what is sure to be one of the most naughty yet satisfying afternoon tea combinations we've ever seen.

They're not messing about here, that's for sure. Even if you hate afternoon tea, (or perhaps, especially if you hate afternoon tea), you can't possibly turn your nose up at this feast.

Yes, it's rather beige, but it's deliciously indulgent all the same.

Available from 21 February, details of how much the new 'mate date' afternoon tea has yet to be revealed - so make sure to keep an eye on American Pies socials for further updates.

Read more: The Creameries ditch tasting menus for new pasta and focaccia concept inspired by Southern Europe

The first deep dish Chicago pizza restaurant in Manchester, American Pies was launched during lockdown 2021 by the Brewski team and has since taken over the group's Moseley street restaurant, which had previously specialised in poutine.

Using parmesan and garlic butter in its dough to create a signature crust, its pizza bases are loaded with marinara and a signature cheese blend to give each pie that oh-so-satisfying cheese pull.

The new afternoon tea menu takes some of its most popular starters, like the cheesy garlic knots and deep-fried duck lasagne bites, and combines them together for one fixed price. What more could you possibly want.

Feature image - American Pies

]]> 265446 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/escape-to-freight-island-is-giving-away-free-pints-of-guinness-during-the-six-nations/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:08:27 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265472

Rugby fans can grab themselves a free pint of Guinness when they sit down to watch the Six Nations at Escape to Freight Island this weekend.

The 2022 Six Nations Championship is kicking-off this Saturday 5 February, and Manchester's ever-popular food, drink, and events hub, Escape to Freight Island, is set to host the biggest fanzone in the UK outside of London to present all the games throughout the tournament, in partnership with Guinness.

A dedicated space within the much-loved Depot Mayfield venue will be transformed for rugby-lovers to stay and watch the games.

Street food will come courtesy of residents Ace Dogs, and another trader soon-to-be-announced.

But the best bit? The first 300 people who book themselves a ticket to watch a Six Nations match this Saturday will get to enjoy a fresh pint of Guinness on the house while they catch the action, all thanks to the tournament's sponsors.

In the Six Nations, England will come up against neighbours Scotland in their first match of the championship this Saturday at 4:45pm.

You can check T&Cs and book your tickets for the Six Nations at Escape to Freight Island here.

In case you missed it, Escape to Freight Island officially reopened for 2022 last weekend, with a huge party that celebrated all things Manchester music, arts, food, drinks, and events.

When it comes to the winter entertainment lineup at the venue over the next couple of months though, you can expect a series of ticketed and free events, including live bands every Wednesday from the likes of The Untold Orchestra, Mali Hayes, Tom Seals, and more, and DJs, mixtape series and residencies from Thursday to Sunday from big names such as Me Gusta, Massaoke, Girls on Film, North of the Island, The Feel Good Choir, and more.

Escape to Freight Island is open on Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm-11pm, Friday from 12pm-12am), Saturdays from 12pm-1am, and Sundays from 12pm-8pm.

You can find more information about all the events at Escape to Freight Island here.

Featured Image - Flickr

]]> 265472 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/bluedot-festival-2022-headliners-revealed-after-two-years-of-cancellations/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265497

Bluedot festival is finally set to make a return in 2022, with headline performances from Bjork, Groove Armada, Mogwai and Metronomy.

The popular festival at the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire has revealed the first wave of its line-up for this July's event.

Bluedot marries the worlds of music, science and culture in a family-friendly four-day extravaganza.

Both its 2020 and 2021 festivals had to be cancelled, with organisers saying a 'lack of government support around insurance' had forced them to call it off.

But Bluedot will be back between 21 and 24 July for its fifth instalment.

There'll be huge performances beneath the 76-metre-wide Lovell Telescope, which will be lit up with projections as a huge digital artwork for the first time.

Bjork will close this year's Bluedot in a UK festival exclusive, with a uniquely commissioned performance with the Halle Orchestra.

On Friday night, dance act Groove Armada will headline as part of the band's final live tour.

Scottish post-rockers Mogwai are set to headline the Saturday night, following the release of their Mercury Prize-nominated As The Love Continues.

They'll be joined on the Saturday evening by Metronomy, who'll perform tracks from their upcoming seventh album, Small World.

Bluedot's now-traditional opening concert on the Thursday evening will see Mercury-nominated Hannah Peel and Paraochestra take to the stage.

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Also confirmed on the bill are psychedelic space rockers Spiritualized, current chart-toppers Yard Act, Warp Records mainstay Squarepusher, multi-instrumentalist composer Anna Meredith, the legendary likes of A Certain Ratio and Tim Burgess, and techno producer and creator of the official theme for the 2023 Women’s World Cup Kelly Lee Owens.

Bluedot 2022's science programme will welcome key speakers including Radio 4's Jam Al-Khalili, British filmmaker David Olusoga, space scientist Monica Grady, and many more.

Comedians such as Desiree Burch, Olga Koch, Robin Ince and Ahir Shah will also be making appearances as part of the culture programme.

Read more: Where to find the best Chinese restaurants in Manchester

The family-friendly festival will also have curations from Wallace & Gromit creators Aardman Animations and Clangers, and an enormous range of science-focused activities, workshops and live experiments across the Star Fields.

Festival director Ben Robinson said: "After two years away we are thrilled to be able to return with such a unique and diverse line up to the iconic Jodrell Bank for the fifth instalment of bluedot.

"We can’t wait for people to join us beneath the Lovell Telescope in July to experience four days of cosmic adventures which will close with a very special orchestral performance from Björk and The Hallé."

Visit discoverthebluedot.com for more.

Featured image: Scott Salt

]]> 265497 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/a-drive-in-cinema-showing-romantic-classics-is-coming-to-cheshire-oaks-this-valentines-day/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:57:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265507

The popular drive-in cinema at Cheshire Oaks is screening some classic romantic films to celebrate Valentine's Day next week.

While the Ellesmere Port-based shopping village - which is the largest Designer Outlet in the UK, and is home to over 400,000 square feet of retail space, with more than 150 boutiques, restaurants, and cafés to choose from - is more often the place you'd head on down to if you're in need of a bit of retail therapy, on the international day of love, you can also catch two of the most well-loved romantic films while you're at it too.

As the sun goes down, lovers can park up to watch both Dirty Dancing and How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days on the big screen.

1987 romantic drama dance film Dirty Dancing stars Jennifer Grey and the late Patrick Swayze and tells the story of Frances "Baby" Houseman - a young woman who falls in love with dance instructor Johnny Castle (Swayze) at a vacation resort while on holiday with her parents.

How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, on the other hand, is a 2003 romantic comedy film starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, telling the tale of Benjamin, who is challenged by his co-workers to make a woman fall in love with him, while Andie has to write an article on how to lose a man in 10 days.

Dirty Dancing will be shown at 7:30pm on Valentine's Day itself, while How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days will be screened at the same time on the following day.

Read more: Your dog could be turned into a new Akse P19 mural at Cheshire Oaks

If you're looking to make a day of it before you settle down to watch the film in the evening, then Cheshire Oaks is the ideal place to spend some time, especially with all the designer brands, cafés and restaurants on offer.

Don't forget to sign up to McArthurGlen Club for the latest offers, news, and exclusive discounts. 

Tickets for the 'Valentine's Drive-In Cinema' are £20 per car, and the car park opens from 5pm.

All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Cheshire Oaks' Charity of the Year for 2022, which more will be revealed about very soon.

The chosen charity will be working in partnership with Cheshire Oaks throughout the year across a variety of activities and events to raise money, so make sure you stay tuned to see how you can get involved.

You can grab tickets for the 'Valentine's Drive-In Cinema' here.

Featured Image - Cheshire Oaks

]]> 265507 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/a-brewery-in-congleton-has-made-a-no-10-partygate-beer-in-a-nod-to-downing-streets-all-night-ravers/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:32:37 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265548

A brewery in Cheshire has brewed a no.10 'partygate' beer, taking aim at the current crisis engulfing Downing Street.

Called 'The Perfect 10', the can design features an image of Boris Johnson in a facemask (something we know he's not always particularly keen on wearing in real life - just ask David Attenborough).

A limited-edition 4.8%-ABV pale ale, it's a bit of a novelty and will only be available for a short time only - so if you want to make a beer lover in your life laugh., we'd advise moving quickly.

According to the brewery, the new release is “a comic reminder of the strange times we live in".

In a statement, Beartown Brewery said the beer had been inspired by "the constant Covid-related drama showing no sign of slowing down, plus an increase in the government hosting cheese and wine meetings”.

It also added in a post on social media: "As we try to claw our way through the ever-changing “new normal”, we’re beginning to feel bearish about Big Boris Bear and the cubs in his cabinet. ⁠
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"After the details of party after party emerged from hibernation, and the government’s stock continued to plummet, we were inspired to take a gnaw at the all night ravers at 10 Downing Street. ⁠
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"Our friends at no.10 have given us nothing but a feint pain in the backside, we thought we’d give back to our loyal customers whilst making our feelings clear.

⁠"You may have missed out on the party at no.10, but we’re making sure you won’t miss out on this can of Party Hearty Ale - we named it the Perfect 10 in commemoration of a 10/10 stunt pulled at no.10 by Bojo & Co".

The Congleton-based indie brewery takes its name from a strange piece of local history, in which the town apparently sold its bible to buy a bear.

First launched in 1994. it's been brewing beers for nearly three decades. In that time, it's progressed from straight-up cask brewing (described by the brewery as 'the pinnacle of craft brewing') to expand into bottles, cans and kegs.

The limited-edition no. 10 beer is available in cans only and can be purchased via the brewery's website.

Feature image - Beartown Brewery

]]> 265548 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-best-cocktail-bars-in-the-uk-have-been-revealed-and-two-are-in-manchester/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265569

The UK's best cocktail bars have been revealed, and two of them are right here in Manchester.

We already knew that we had some great cocktail bars, but now it's been made official - with two Manchester watering holes appearing on this year's Top 50 Cocktail Bars list.

Hidden vegan cocktail bar Speak In Code and Schofield's Bar, which took over historic Manchester boozer The Old Grapes last year, both made it into the top 20 - coming in at numbers 10 and 16 respectively.

Manchester Gin's Three Little Words also got a special mention, taking home the 2022 Bar Team of the Year award

It's a coup for both operators as well as Manchester's drinks scene as a whole, which didn't make the list at all last year (a bit of an oversight if you ask us).

In total, ten of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars this year are found in the north of England.

Over in Leeds, four bars made the list with Jake’s Bar & Still Room, Roland’s, Below Stairs and Hedonist all getting a well-dseerved mention.

Further afield, Liverpool's Present Company, Sheffield's Public and Newcastle's Mother Mercy are also featured, with four more - Bramble Bar & Lounge, Panda and Sons, The Absent Ear and Hay Palu - getting a shout out up in Scotland.

Acknowledging the growing number of northern bars featured in this year's list, Top 50 Cocktail Bars publisher Christopher Lowe said: “London has always been seen as a global leader for cocktails but as you’ll see from the 2022 list, other major cities across the UK are now catching up.

"Our newly launched website will help cocktail connoisseurs discover the best of the UK bar scene with many of these very much still under the radar.”

Further proving the move away from a London-centric focus on the cocktail scene, taking the. number one spot this year is Cardiff's Lab 22.

Tucked away above a well-known bakery, the experimental Lab 22 has jumped up 32 places in two years with its daring drinks menu from award-winning head bartender Max Hayward.

That said, London still dominates half of the list. Number two in this year’s Top 50 is Swift Soho, a much-loved regular on the list and in third place is The Connaught Bar, also voted as the 2021 ‘best bar in the world’ in The World’s 50 Best Bars.

East London bar Tayēr + Elementary meanwhile is this year's highest new entry, coming in at number 4.

This year’s winners were announced during the list reveal at One Night Records, in London, hosted by Aidy Smith.

The Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2022 list is as follows:

1. Lab 22, Cardiff
2. Swift Soho, London
3. The Connaught Bar, London
4. Tayēr + Elementary, London
5. Satan’s Whiskers, London
6. Bramble Bar & Lounge, Edinburgh
7. Three Sheets, London
8. Oriole, London
9. Panda and Sons, Edinburgh
10. Speak in Code, Manchester
11. Yellow Triangle, Red Square, Blue Circle, London
12. Disrepute, London
13. Nightjar, London
14. Homeboy Bar, London
15. American Bar, London
16. SCHOFIELD’S BAR, Manchester
17. Opium Cocktails & Dim Sum Parlour, London
18. Coupette, London
19. Artesian, London
20. Scarfes Bar, London
21. Trailer Happiness, London
22. Lucky Liquor co., Edinburgh
23. Happiness Forgets, London
24. Jake’s Bar & Still Room, Leeds
25. Little Mercies, London
26. The Absent Ear, Glasgow
27. The Milk Thistle, Bristol
28. Berry & Rye, Liverpool
29. Laki Kane, London
30. Filthy XIII, Bristol
31. Lyaness, London
32. Roland’s Leeds, Leeds
33. Gungho!, Brighton
34. Hacha, London
35. The Hideout, Bath
36. Pennyroyal, Cardiff
37. Couch, Birmingham
38. Bar Termini, London
39. Below Stairs, Leeds
40. Hay Palu, Edinburgh
41. Public, Sheffield
42. Hedonist, Leeds
43. Present Company, Liverpool
44. The Pineapple Club, Birmingham
45. Publiq., London
46. Ojo Rojo, Bournemouth
47. L' Atelier du Vin, Brighton
48. Callooh Callay, London
49. Mother Mercy, Newcastle upon Tyne
50. The Cocktail Trading Co, London

Feature image - Schofield's Bar

]]> 265569 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/the-sprinklegate-bakery-is-launching-its-own-cakes-and-bakes-cookbook/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:35:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265570

The northern bakery that was behind the bizarre sprinklegate row is preparing to release its own cookbook.

Get Baked, based across the border in Yorkshire, will be releasing a collection of its highly-coveted cakes and bakes 'in the coming months'.

It means that fans of the Headingley bakery will soon be able to purchase their own step-by-step guide that will help them recreate their favourite desserts at home, The Hoot reports.

Likely to reveal the secrets to creating the one-and-only Bruce cake, as well as other popular Get Baked treats like its various flavoured cheesecakes and brownies, this is one cookbook that we'll be lining up to pre-order.

We also expect it'll be a cracking read if the bakery's socials are anything to go by (although we don't envy whoever has to edit out all of the profanity).

Sharing the news to social media on Monday, Get Baked founder Rich Myers revealed that he had signed a book deal with a publisher to release the Get Baked cookbook and would be documenting the behind the scenes process of creating it online over the coming months.

In a post shared to Instagram last night, Myers wrote:

"I have some news that I've been struggling to keep to myself for quite some time now, and finally the time has come that I'm allowed to share it with you all.

"I'm not allowed to be specific about anything, and I have to be as vague as possible because otherwise I'll get in trouble.

"However, I'm extremely proud to announce that I have signed a book deal, and I'm currently in the process of writing a Get Baked Cookbook.

"My publisher suggested it would be a really nice idea to document my progress, and show a behind the scenes of it all as it happens, so I'll be doing that over the coming months, which is fun.

Aside from that, I'd just like to thank everyone for their support since we opened last July, it's been truly sensational."

First launched as a dessert business to cater to those late-night (or mid-afternoon) munchies in 2011, Get Baked was hugely popular in both Leeds and Manchester - especially amongst the student crowd.

Even back then, pre-sprinklegate, its witty social media presence saw it amass a huge number of followers globally before it ultimately closed after an unsucessful venture with The Joint in Leeds city centre.

After receiving backing from the Tokyo Industries group, the business relaunched last summer - six years after it shut down - only to discover the appetite for its desserts had not gone away, far from it.

Rather, it seems that today Get Baked is more popular than ever - so it's hardly surprising to learn that there's an appetite amongst publishers for the Headingley bakery to release a cookbook.

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]]> 265570 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/business/crypto-lottery-lucky-block-smashed-140-million-valuation-just-two-days-after-launch/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:59:16 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265592

Hotly-tipped crypto lottery Lucky Block raced to a $140 million valuation within days of its launch, and is now targeting a Binance listing in February. 

The blockchain-based lottery platform, which gives players better odds and more transparency than traditional lottery games, also oversubscribed its presale and hit its hard cap 11 days earlier than predicted. 

The crypto-powered ‘People's Lottery’ raised $5.7 million from investors in its presale. 

Lucky Block’s completed CoinGecko and Coinmarketcap listings saw it valued at $140 million within two days of its trading debut - and it's since grown to $200 million.

Further upward price pressure is expected on its total supply of 100 billion tokens. 

Just over 24 hours from being listed on decentralised exchange PancakeSwap, the price reached $0.001238 - a gain of 854% for investors who bought in the presale at a price of $0.00015. 

Buyers who took advantage of the second presale price of $0.00019 are sitting on a 653% gain, Lucky Block says. 

Lucky Block completed its presale with 8,611 holders – a figure that has since topped 17,000 - as it looks to start trading on centralised exchanges FTX and Crypto.com.

The lottery platform is promising to disrupt the $300 billion global lottery industry - giving 10% of ticket sale revenues to charities and offering players better odds and more chances to win. 

All holders of the LBlock token are eligible for dividend payments whether or not they buy lottery tickets. 

Lucky Block has given $5,000 to the British Red Cross as part of its ongoing commitment to good causes - a first for a crypto project. 

It also boosts its environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials by running on the energy-efficient Binance Smart Chain, and gives every holder of its token a stake in the lottery.

Commenting on the launch, Lucky Block’s chief executive officer Scott Ryder said: “Achieving a market cap valuation of more than $140 million after raising $5.7 in our presale is an achievement that sets us on a path to hit all our roadmap milestones as we set out to challenge the traditional lottery operators around the world. 

“We are now looking to roll out our – up until now – largely UK-focused outdoor advertising campaign to other global cities, as we pursue listings on major crypto exchanges. 

“We should be on FTX and Crypto.com fairly soon, with Binance to follow, although we can’t say too much about that just now. Our social media channels will keep everyone up to date.”

Read more: A new cryptocurrency lottery game is launching, with more chances to win

James Fennell, chief strategy officer of Lucky Block, commented: “We think that it is time to turn the promise of blockchain and so called ‘Web 3.0’ decentralised networks into a reality at the level of consumer mass adoption. 

“At the moment we are working hard to deliver on our vision for a global lottery open to all and owned by its players. 

“Key to realising that strategy is our app launch in March. The app will make playing the lottery and tracking winnings easy, as well as being the place where token holders can see their dividend payments compound and track the passive income they are earning. 

“As we continue to build out our offering, which at a later date will include gaming, NFT and metaverse products, we will work towards achieving one of our other strategic goals – advancing our mission to transform philanthropy, in part through setting up our global not-for-profit Lucky Block Foundation.”

Full information about Lucky Block can be found on the official website: luckyblock.com

Featured image: Unsplash

]]> 265592 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/government-unveils-levelling-up-plan-aiming-to-close-gap-between-rich-and-poor-parts-of-uk/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:10:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265609

The government is today unveiling its 'Levelling Up' report that it says will "transform" the country.

Aiming to "close the gap" between the richer and poorer parts of the country, the long-awaited strategy - which has been unveiled by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove, and will be further detailed in a white paper report being released later today - will take until 2030, and looks to improve services such as education, broadband, and transport.

Officials say the report will set out a blueprint to bring prosperity "to all parts" of the UK.

In the Conservatives' 2019 general election-winning manifesto, the party said its focus would be "levelling up every part of the UK", and the term has since become a key slogan for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government.

At the heart of the strategy is a plan to create more regional mayors, such as existing posts like Labour's Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester, or the Conservative's Andy Street in the West Midlands, and Ben Houchen in Tees Valley, and every part of England will have access to "London-style" powers if they want it.

As stated in the strategy, Mr Gove's plans would bring all existing initiatives together into 12 "national missions", and set up a system for measuring progress.

Among the 12 missions are promises to refocus education spending on disadvantaged parts of the country and eliminate illiteracy and innumeracy, bring the rest of the country's public transport up to London standards, and provide access to 5G broadband for the "large majority" of households.

There's also the aim to have wellbeing improved in every area of the UK, with the gap between top performing and other areas closing.

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Other missions identified include significantly increasing the number of people successfully completing high-quality skills training in every area of the UK, and renters having a secure path to property ownership, with the number of first-time buyers increasing in all areas.

Derelict urban sites in 20 towns and cities will be targeted for redevelopment, with Sheffield and Wolverhampton the first places selected for this.

One of the crucial parts of the plan for this region includes £100 million of new government funding for "innovation accelerators" to boost research and development in Greater Manchester, as well in West Midlands and Glasgow City-Region.

Speaking ahead of the publishing of the white paper, Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said: "The United Kingdom is an unparalleled success story. We have one of the world’s biggest and most dynamic economies, ours is the world’s most spoken language [and] we have produced more Nobel Prize winners than any country other than America.

"But not everyone shares equally in the UK’s success [and] for decades, too many communities have been overlooked and undervalued.

"As some areas have flourished, others have been left in a cycle of decline."

"Levelling Up and this White Paper is about ending this historic injustice and calling time on the postcode lottery," he continued.

"This will not be an easy task, and it won’t happen overnight, but our 12 new national levelling up missions will drive real change in towns and cities across the UK, so that where you live will no longer determine how far you can go."

Prime Minister Boris Johnson assured that levelling up is the "defining mission of this government", adding that this "comprehensive and ambitious" is a "vision for the future".

You can read the 'Levelling Up' strategy in full on the gov.uk website.

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✅ Jobs
✅ Investment
✅ Opportunity
✅ Regeneration
✅ Health and wellbeing
✅ Education and training
✅ Empowering communities

This is #LevellingUp across the UK 👇

➡ https://t.co/xuvNMpuvht pic.twitter.com/aaseO0kzUm

— Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (@luhc) February 2, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/ancoats-forever-the-heartbreaking-farewell-from-a-manchester-pub-closing-for-good/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:35:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265622

One of Manchester's most beloved micropubs has announced its permanent closure, with a heartbreaking farewell letter plastered to its shutters.

The Ancoats Lad said that it had been 'a tough two years with that clown in No 10', which made the decision to 'say goodbye to Oldham Street' easier.

A lengthy laminated note taped to its frontage shared the gut-wrenching reasons behind its decisions to close for good.

Signed by landlord Phil Bell as well as Jackie, Anne, Nicola, Michelle and Diane, the note says that their relationships with their customers have given them the 'greatest joy and our greatest pain', paying tribute to some close friends who have sadly died in recent years.

They wrote: "We have lost some exceptional people in the last few years, my close pal Stevie Poyning being just one of them and then our beautiful vivacious Anne (Jackies partner in crime) died last week.

"When this happens you really do rethink your life."

The note also said: "We are getting closer to 'Gods waiting room' and we need to spend a few years doing our own thing."

The Ancoats Lad, which is nestled in a tiny unit next to Gulliver's pub, added that it was proud to have 'encouraged awkwardness'.

https://twitter.com/wornlimtv/status/1416548570841419783

They wrote: "It was never a PC Bar it never went 'woke', we encouraged awkwardness, our customers were old school.

Although the pub has only been open since 2016 - nearly two of which were spent in Covid restrictions - Phil's family has owned businesses in the city since the 19th century, including pubs, pet shops and hairdressers.

"We were and are Ancoats through and through," he wrote.

"Ancoats will be forever, the new people are the same as us older ones, they just have different values, oh and shiny new buildings and posh bars and restaurants 'we didnt'."

Its final paragraph reads: "To all our friends who enjoyed the Lad we will leave you with this.

"Sometimes saying goodbye means quitting something you're good at. Saying goodbye sometimes can be so difficult especially with all that we've been through along with everything we felt about you….

Read more: Government unveils Levelling Up plan aiming to ‘close gap’ between rich and poor parts of UK

"The memories that we made, all the fun we found, looking back on those years will always make us both sad and glad, in equal measures. The past is where we met, and where we rekindled old friendships, we went back into that wonderful world that we grew up in and lived and loved in.

"The future is where we are all going, who truthfully knows what tomorrow may hold. But please always remember you were part of our lives and we will miss you 'Moving on is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is really hard'.

"Thank you for some wonderful years xxxx"

The pub has now deactivated all of its social media pages.

Featured image: Google Maps

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#photograph of the #the #ancoats #lad and #gullivers on #oldhamstreet in the #northernquarter #manchester pic.twitter.com/3X9V0TCVbG

— creative expression (@wornlimtv) July 18, 2021]]> https://themanc.com/trending/this-company-will-pay-you-500-to-drink-tea-and-pick-the-ultimate-builders-brew/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:40:42 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265645

There's nothing quite like a brew, and arguably no one knows this more than the builders and construction workers out there.

No matter how you like it, whether it be black, green, with a dash or milk, or maybe even with three sugars, when you’ve got a big manual labour job to be cracking on with, then it's pretty much crucial to know that you've got a steady supply of tea to sip to keep you going throughout the day.

But what exactly is it that makes the perfect 'Builder's Brew'?

To get to the bottom of this all-important question, Materials Market - a marketplace connecting DIY enthusiasts and the construction industry with materials suppliers - wants to recruit three lucky people to taste test lots of different types of tea in a mission to find out what makes the "ultimate Builder’s Brew" - and they'll pay you £500 for your efforts.

Read more: Research has finally proven that Mancunians make the best cups of tea in the UK

Materials Market's first band of 'Builder’s Brewers' will be tasked with discovering what makes the best tea.

They'll need to test out different tea brands, milks, the addition of sugar and sweeteners.

There's so many different ways to make a brew, and while it may be true that everyone has their own preference, the three successful candidates chosen from those who apply for the role will be paid to sample different types of tea and making methods, and essentially, make an executive decision as to which is the best.

Each 'Builder’s Brewer' will record their opinions on each one and report back their findings.

The brewers will also have to judge the tea's optimal drinking temperature, the best type of drinkware to sip the tea out out, and even what type of biscuits are best for dunking.

"How to make a cup of tea is something us Brits love to debate," said Samuel Hunt, co-founder of Materials Market.

"There is no doubt we all have our methods and go-to tea brands, but at Materials Market, we want to discover which method and brand is best [and] we hope by hiring a range of people across the country, we will be able to discover the best tasting tea for everyone."

Read more: This company is looking for someone to taste test builder’s breakfasts in Manchester

https://twitter.com/materialsmarket/status/1486356674017435649?s=20&t=I6M1FrQnT8PNkex2M4PYQw

Fancy applying then?

There's no previous qualifications or experience required for the role, you'll just need to be over 18 years of age, love tea, and get your applications in before the cut-off date on Friday 18 February, so it can be judged internally by the leadership team, before the successful candidates are selected soon after.

As well as being paid £500 for the role, the testers will also be given a free supply of different brands of English breakfast tea, and will also be sent sugars, biscuits, and a range of milks to try out too.

You can get your applications in here.

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Fancy making £500 to drink tea? 👀 ☕️
We’re excited to announce that we’re looking for our very first band of ‘Builder’s Brewers’ as we hope to discover what makes the ‘ultimate Builder’s Brew’!
Apply here: https://t.co/mjuazP0Jjy pic.twitter.com/5UbDDUFdJ6

— materialsmarket (@materialsmarket) January 26, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/gay-nightclub-cruz-101-issues-statement-after-staff-member-posts-racist-meme/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:58:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265662

Manchester nightclub Cruz 101 has launched an investigation after a member of its staff shared a racist meme about Mason Greenwood.

The Princess Street gay nightclub stressed in a statement that it 'does not condone any form of racism'.

In a now-deleted post, the person in question shared a meme comparing Manchester United's Greenwood to George Floyd, alongside a caption that read: "Monkey see, monkey do."

Greenwood, 20, was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault on Sunday and has since been released on bail.

After screenshots were shared on Twitter, the post has been labelled 'abhorrent' and 'disgraceful'.

One person said: "Bigotry has no place in our community, and all Black and non-Black POC should feel safe in LGBTQ+ venues."

The staff member behind the post has now shared an apology, writing: "Last night, I posted an image that has caused serious offence to some of you on Instagram. For this I humbly apologise.

"I was upset at the events covering this person - memories of what happened to me many years ago came flooding back - and I posted the image without any thought about what it could mean to some people.

"To those I replied to after the posting this I also apologise as I saw red and, as is my usual want, fired back without thought of how I’d offended you too.

"I now completely understand the meme I posted was racist. This wasn't how I saw it at the time but having read people’s comments I now understand the offensiveness of what I posted.

"I can only apologise for this, it's a mistake I never thought I would make. I realise now how badly I’ve hurt some people and I fully regret it. There is no excuse, but I do not have a racist bone in my body and this would never have been posted if I wasn’t in such a state.

"I hope you will accept my humble apology and I will, in future count to ten before posting in response to something that had brought painful memories."

Cruz 101 wrote last night: "We are aware of the situation that is currently circulating on social media. Cruz 101 does not condone any form of racism, we are looking into this immediately and will provide a further update as soon as possible."

They later added: "Further to our earlier statement we reiterate that we do not condone racist language or behaviour, and can confirm our investigation is continuing with assistance from our external HR consultants.

"A member of staff has been suspended to assist with the investigation and no further comment will be made during this process. Whilst we appreciate everyone’s frustration there is a process we must follow."

Since the comments were shared on Instagram, well-known drag artist and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Danny Beard, who is due to perform at Cruz 101 this weekend, has posted their own statement on Twitter.

They wrote: "I have personally challenged and tried to open up conversations with said person (as did many others) only for them to try and gaslight. And spin an alternative narrative.

https://twitter.com/Cruz101Official/status/1488786684019892225

Read more: ‘Ancoats forever’ – the heartbreaking farewell from a Manchester pub closing for good

"I've spoken with Cruz 101 with regards to the posts as the matter couldn't be delt with via the individual involved. And like all of you. I'm now waiting on a response from the venue on what will happen moving forwards.

"I'm hoping that we'll see some positive action coming from this.

"And more importantly some acceptance and understanding that what was posted was wrong. Racist. And unwelcome in our safe spaces."

RuPaul's Drag Race star Divina de Campo wrote: "The investigation for this would take all of 5 minutes. Has he written racist stuff on line? Yep. Is it damaging the business? Yep. Gross misconduct thanks ta-ra. Tada!"

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(1/2) Further to our earlier statement we reiterate that we do not condone racist language or behaviour, and can confirm our investigation is continuing with assistance from our external HR consultants.

— Cruz 101 Manchester (@Cruz101Official) February 2, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-famous-coronation-street-tours-are-returning-next-month-and-you-can-now-book-tickets/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:04:54 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265680

The famous Coronation Street tours are finally returning this year after a two-year hiatus, and you can now book tickets.

After the COVID-19 pandemic understandably put a stop to the ever-popular set tours back in March 2020, fans of the iconic Manchester-based soap - which has recently celebrated 60 years on air - can once again catch a glimpse behind the scenes of the nation's most-famous cobbles.

Coronation Street: The Tour gives you the chance to see the hidden world that lies behind the camera at the external sets at MediaCityUK in Salford.

Read more: Coronation Street to move timeslots in big ITV schedule shake-up

Following in the footsteps of all your favourite characters, during each 90-minute tour, fans of the show will get to walk around all the famous sets of the Rovers Return, Roys Rolls, Underworld, and The Kabin, and so much more.

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Tour guides will share all the secrets of the show while they take you around locations of iconic moments from the soap.

There'll also be plenty of chances to get that all-important Corrie selfie. 

Speaking ahead of the fan-favourite tours returning, Steve Masters - General Manager at operators Continuum Attractions - said: "Even with all the drama unfolding on our screens over the last couple of years, those cobbles haven’t half been quiet and we’ve missed sharing them with all our guests.

Read more: You can now spend a night on the set of Coronation Street with Airbnb

"But it’s going to be well worth the wait, and we're looking forward to welcoming our first guests back on the street next month."

Running every weekend throughout March and April, with tickets costing £35 per adult, £32.50 per child, and children aged eight or under and carers go free, each 90-minute experience includes a guided tour of the external sets including Coronation Street, Rosamund Street, and Victoria Street.

You can grab your tickets here.

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]]> 265680 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/boris-johnson-calls-greater-manchesters-clean-air-zone-plans-completely-unworkable/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:04:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265724

Boris Johnson has today called Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone plan "completely unworkable".

He has said to expect an update on the scheme "within days".

The Prime Minister's claim regarding the scheme's effectiveness came in response to Conservative MP for Leigh, James Grundy, during PMQs in the House of Commons this afternoon, who said the plan would be a "job-destroying tax" on "ordinary workers".

When Mr Grundy asked whether the Prime Minister would "intervene", Mr Johnson responded admitting that "we must find an alternative that doesn’t punish local residents."

Mr Grundy said: "The Greater Manchester Mayoral Clean Air Zone scheme, effectively a congestion charge affecting all 500 square miles of Greater Manchester, including my constituents in Leigh, is a job-destroying tax on ordinary workers.

"We all want clean air, but the model proposed by Mayor Burnham is unworkable and economically devastating with charges of £60 per day, per lorry driver.

"Taxis, white van men, even buses, will be affected by it.

"Will the PM intervene to prevent Mayor Burnham from inflicting this disastrous Labour scheme on Greater Manchester?"

Read more: Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone plan has been referred back to the government for review

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In response to Mr Grundy's question, Mr Johnson said: "I know from my own experience how vital it is when you're trying to clean up air in a great city that you do not unjustly penalise business and small business and it's become clear that the scheme proposed by the Labour mayor in Manchester is completely unworkable, would do more damage to businesses and residents in Manchester.

"So we must find an alternative that doesn't punish local residents."

He added that the Secretary of State for the Environment, George Eustice, will be saying more about this in the coming days."

The Prime Minister's response today comes after it was confirmed a couple of weeks ago that Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone plan had been referred back to the government for review over concerns it will cause “real hardship” for some residents in the region.

The idea that the plan would be referred back to the government was already on the cards after Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) issued a statement on the matter, with bosses explaining that there is a “fundamental concern” that certain global and national factors may “impact on the ability” of local businesses and individuals to upgrade their vehicles, and whether the current support package agreed with government of £120 million would be sufficient.

The authority said that “emerging evidence” from businesses and trade has highlighted significant challenges related to supply chain issues and inflation.

They also said that more money is needed for taxis, vans, minibuses, and coaches.

What is the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone?

In case you haven’t noticed, signs informing members of the public that the controversial scheme will begin to take effect from 30 May 2022 have been going up across the region over the last couple of months, with the roadside cameras to enforce the new policy across said to be being installed later on this year.

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will be used enforce any non-payment of daily charges that will come with the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone.

The Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone is said to be “designed to protect everyone’s health by bringing harmful nitrogen dioxide air pollution at the roadside within legal limits as soon as possible.”

While private cars, motorbikes, and mopeds won’t be affected, some vehicles that do not meet emissions standards – known as ‘non-compliant vehicles’ – will be charged to drive in the Clean Air Zone, with charges ranging from £7.50 for taxis and private hire vehicles, and £10 for vans and minibuses, all the way through to £60 for buses, coaches, and HGVs.

Daily charges will also occur for campervans and motorhomes too, depending on the tax class of the vehicle.

As much of the region has started to become more aware of the scheme since signs have gone up, and have begun to learn of the charges involved, this has thus prompted critique and generated widespread conversation on how local businesses will be affected.

It has also resulted in a petition being set up in opposition to the scheme, which has since seen over 38,000 people and counting put their names to it and Mayor Andy Burnham respond.

Read more: Andy Burnham responds after petition against Clean Air Zone charge gets over 16,000 signatures

The petition is aiming to “stop [the scheme] in its tracks”.

"Can you remember being asked by [Andy Burnham] or anyone in Greater Manchester if you wanted this? We were not. What sort of democracy is that? We need to stop this in its tracks," the person who set up the petition exclaimed.

Some environmentalists, however, believe the scheme does not go far enough.

You can find out more about the Clean Air Zone charges for different vehicles, and the financial support on offer here.

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The Prime Minister has told #Leigh MP James Grundy an update on Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone is imminent.

The Environment Secretary is expected to make a statement in the coming days.@MayorofGM @AndyBurnhamGM says the government is demanding a clean air scheme by 2024. pic.twitter.com/QPmfuj8lSB

— Hits Radio News | Manchester (@hitsmcrnews) February 2, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/sport/manchester-paralympian-dame-sarah-storey-nominated-for-global-sports-award/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:59:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265745

Dame Sarah Storey has been nominated for a global sports award following her record-breaking 17th Paralympic gold medal.

The Eccles-born cyclist became Great Britain's most successful Paralympian this past summer at Tokyo 2020 when she took her career haul to 28 Paralympic medals, including 17 gold medals, and now has been shortlisted for the award for Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.

The 44-year-old retained her individual pursuit, time trial, and road race titles in Japan to surpass the long-time British record held by former swimmer Mike Kenny.

Having been nominated for the prestigious accolade by the International Paralympic Committee, Storey will be up against wheelchair tennis champions Diede De Groot and Shingo Kunieda, Swiss wheelchair racer Marcel Hug, Spanish Para triathlete Susana Rodriguez, and Dutch Para triathlete and cyclist Jetze Platin at the award ceremony.

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Storey’s journey to becoming Britain’s most successful female Paralympian is a truly inspiring feat.

Read more: Eccles’ Dame Sarah Storey wins her 17th Paralympic Gold medal

Born without a functioning left hand after her arm became entangled in the umbilical cord in the womb, she began her Paralympic career in the pool at the 1992 Barcelona Games, and at just aged just 14, she won two gold medals, three silvers and a bronze.

She continued in the pool for three subsequent Paralympics, winning 15 medals - including five golds - before switching to cycling in 2005.

She was made a Dame following her achievements at the London 2012 Paralympics.

Some of the other British sportspeople nominated for accolades at the 2022 Laureus Awards - which is happening in April - is 19-year-old US Open Champion Emma Raducanu, who is nominated for the Breakthrough of the Year award, and Tom Daley, who is on the shortlist for the World Comeback of the Year award after having claimed Olympic gold in the men's synchronised 10m platform diving event at Tokyo 2020.

Team GB skateboarder Sky Brown is also up for the same award after suffering multiple skull fractures in a training fall in May 2020, but recovered to become Britain's youngest Olympic medallist at just 13.

The winners will be announced in a virtual awards show in April.

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🙌 Our Nominees for the 2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award:

🎾 @DiedetheGreat
👨‍🦽 @MarcelEricHug
🎾 @shingokunieda
👨‍🦽 @JetzePlat
🏃‍♀️ @SuRGAcio
🚴‍♀️ @DameSarahStorey#Laureus22 pic.twitter.com/MkSrvXRJ2m

— Laureus (@LaureusSport) February 2, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/inside-urban-playground-where-mancs-can-take-on-the-cube/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:09:09 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265772

A massive new attraction is opening in Manchester next week, giving visitors the chance to take on The Cube.

Urban Playground has taken over a row of units that once housed Arcadia shops Burton, Miss Selfridge, Evans and Dorothy Perkins.

Inside, there's also a high-tech mini golf experience and the first UK branch of burger restaurant The Butcher.

Spread over two floors and spanning 4,000 sq metres, the first Urban Playground site is set to open on 10 February.

ITV's The Cube will be brought to life at Urban Playground, with teams of four taking on deceptively simple tasks inside the high-pressure confines of the familiar perspex box.

There are seven games to try, like taking on obstacles blindfolded and collecting balls in a set time window.

Tickets for The Cube Live range from £30 to £45.

Urban Playground is also home to Putters, a mini golf experience made up of three themed nine-hole challenges, where screens and animations bring every hole to life.

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Putters can be played in groups of up to six, with tickets priced between £7 and £20.

Cocktail bar Putters Bar will serve a range of premium beers, wines, spirits and cocktails.

The Butcher, which has a number of high-end restaurants in The Netherlands, Germany and Ibiza, will be serving top-quality burgers.

The brand uses Aberdeen Angus beef, fresh vegetables, signature sauces and semi-brioche buns to created a 'high-end yet casual burger bar with an international charisma'.

Yossi Eliyahoo, founder and co-owner at The Entourage Group said: "Over the past years, within The Entourage Group, The Butcher has developed into a successful brand with a lot of potential for further growth."

Mellors Group, which is behind Urban Playground, is also responsible for some of the biggest theme parts and attractions in the world.

Edward Mellors, director of Urban Playground, said: "Mellors Group are thrilled to launch Urban Playground at Manchester Arndale. The Cube Live is the first of its kind along with a state-of-the-art Tech-Infused Putters mini golf and food franchise, The Butcher.

"We hope this is the first of many Urban Playground attractions to be produced across the UK and cannot wait for doors to open to the public for the very first time."

Holly Pye, commercial director at Objective Media Group, said: "We are very excited that The Cube is joining Urban Playground. At last members of the public will get the opportunity to play these iconic games for themselves and get a taste of the adrenaline that has had viewers hooked for over 11 series."

Colin Finn, spokesperson for Manchester Arndale said: "It is great news that Urban Playground – which includes The Cube Live – has chosen Manchester Arndale as its first location in the UK.

"Urban Playground is a truly exciting, high-profile use with a unique experiential offer and a key addition to the centre’s leisure provision.

Read more: Mancs will soon be able to slide over the River Medlock, Mayfield Play Yard plans reveal

"Experiential attractions are rapidly becoming key features of UK shopping destinations and are helping to draw in more visitors from a broader catchment tempted by a multi-purpose visit.

"This, in turn, attracts other occupiers enhancing the centre’s appeal and vibrancy. Urban Playground will be a huge asset to Manchester Arndale, reinforcing the centre’s position as one of the premier shopping destinations in the north west."

Tickets are on sale now at urbanplayground.co.uk/book-tickets.

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]]> 265772 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/all-uk-households-could-be-given-200-towards-bills-as-energy-prices-soar/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:18:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265775

It's being reported that all UK households are to be offered discounts to help with soaring energy bills.

With the expectation that energy regulator Ofgem is today set to announce an up to 50% rise in the energy price cap for 22 million households due to soaring wholesale gas prices, meaning the average bill could hit £1,915 a year, Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly due to respond today to growing pressure for him to help millions of people who struggling with this increasing cost of living.

The chancellor is expected to announce plans for billions of pounds in state-backed loans, which will give all households a £200 discount off their energy bills.

These measures are aimed at limiting the effect of price rises from 1 April.

Taxpayers will underwrite loans to energy suppliers, with the suppliers then passing the money on to households in the form of a rebate, and the money would be recouped from consumers in the following years so the loans could be paid back as energy prices fall.

When asked about the new support package due to be announced by the Chancellor today, a government spokesperson said: "We recognise people are facing pressures with the cost of living, which is why we are providing support worth around £12 billion this financial year and next.

"We will provide an update in due course on further help for households across the UK to meet their energy costs in the face of rising global gas prices."

The Bank of England is also expected to raise interest rates from 0.25% to 0.5% today, as inflation has already reached 5.4% - almost three times the target - and forecasts show it is likely to remain high through the spring.

National Irnsurance payments are also said to be increasing by 1.25 percentage points to create a new health and social care levy, and although it been previously been reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was reconsidering this hike, he and Mr Sunak did confirm at the end of January that this would be going ahead.

Mr Sunak is expected to announce measures to limit the impact of the Council Tax rise today, however, after The Times reported that he would confirm that more than 15 million households in bands A, B and C could be given rebates funded by government grants.

The Treasury did not deny the plans regarding energy bills and Council Tax.

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]]> 265775 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/coronation-streets-sally-dynevor-receives-mbe-but-initially-thought-it-was-a-hoax/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:29:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265805

Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor has been presented with an MBE during a ceremony at Windsor Castle this week.

The 58-year-old Middleton-born actress - who has played the role of Sally Webster on the iconic Manchester-based soap since 1986 - says she "burst into tears" after she found out she had been chosen to receive the prestigious honour as part of the Queen's New Year's Honours list in 2020.

But she's told of how she initially thought it was all a "hoax".

Ms Dynevor - who is currently competing on the ITV reality competition show Dancing On Ice - received her medal for services to drama from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle yesterday.

She told the Princess that she has "enjoyed every moment" of her role on the soap, but revealed that when the email informing her of the MBE landed in her inbox, she called her son Sam to get his opinion as she wrongly expected it was a joke.

Sally said: "I said 'Sam, I've had this email and I'm really worried about it because it says I'm up for an MBE but that can't be right'.

"Sam said, 'I don't think anyone would joke about that, mum'."

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As well as speaking about her acting career, the actress - who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, and has campaigned to raise awareness of the disease - also spoke about the importance of "catching [cancer] it in the early stages".

Read more: The famous Coronation Street tours are returning next month and you can now book tickets

Sally is a patron of the charity Prevent Breast Cancer, and said it is "all about preventing, predicting, and protecting" against advanced cases.

When the conversation shifted over to her hopes for where her Coronation Street role would take her next, Sally said: "I hope [the storylines] are just as exciting as when she was in her 20s... I thought the breast cancer storyline was a very important story to raise awareness, but I'm really looking forward to seeing what the writers are going to do in the next 10 years.

"And I hope she just doesn't grow old gracefully, I hope she grows old with fun."

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🎖This week at Windsor Castle The Princess Royal presented honours for extraordinary work in a variety of fields - from entertainment to mental health.

🎭 After starring in Coronation Street for over 30 years, actress @SallyDynevor received an MBE for services to Drama. pic.twitter.com/1fv83U7va6

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) February 2, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/completely-speechless-manchester-bar-speak-in-code-in-shock-after-being-named-uks-top-10/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:41:02 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265808

This week hidden Manchester cocktail bar Speak In Code was announced as one of the very best in the UK, ranking at an impressive number 10 at the Top 50 UK Bars awards.

The prestigious list, released annually, has put the small Manchester bar on the map in a whole new way - and suffice to say, the team is absolutely thrilled.

Seemingly still in shock, they released a statement to their followers on social media yesterday saying they were "completely speechless".

Clearly overjoyed with the huge accolade, they continued: "We’re still processing this even today like, is this real?"

It certainly is real, and well deserved too.

Read more: The best cocktail bars in the UK have been revealed – and two are in Manchester

It's been a difficult time for the tiny cocktail bar, which has struggled throughout the Covid pandemic with constantly having to shut and then reopen as their small team tried to keep the operation running.

Last summer, just as they reopened and launched their new menu, three out of their team of five was hit hard with Covid and the bar was forced to close again.

Still, if anything this proves that good things really do come to those who wait - with the team absolutely overjoyed to have made the Top 50 list, after receiving the news at the beginning of the year.

"No matter what the position was, we felt nothing but happiness and gratitude to just be in the same room as some of the best bars on the planet, let alone stand amongst them on this list."

Saying that making it to number ten was "beyond our wildest dreams", they continued "we’re just a small team of people who are super passionate about flavour exploration and hip hop"

"You all know the love we have for you guys who’ve seen us go on a difficult journey and been there to support and show us the love back, and we really do this for you.

"We’re even more motivated to get back to it and keep improving what we do. Big thank you to everyone who has supported us."

The bar also shouted out their fellow Mancs who took home awards or made it into the shortlist, as well as nodding to the many bars north of London that received recognition this year.

Whilst London did dominate half of the list, there were still a large number of northern drinking spots included this year.

In Manchester, Schofield's Bar made it into the top 20 - ranking at number 16 - whilst Three Little Words, the bar and restaurant from Manchester Gin, took home the Bar Team of the Year award.

Newcomer Mecanica also got an honourable mention, shortlisted for the Best Newcomer award.

In total, ten of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars this year are found in the north of England.

Over in Leeds, four bars made the list with Jake’s Bar & Still Room, Roland’s, Below Stairs and Hedonist all getting a well-dseerved mention.

Read more: Inside Mecanica, the swanky NQ cocktail den mixing some of Manchester’s best drinks

Further afield, Liverpool’s Present Company, Sheffield’s Public and Newcastle’s Mother Mercy are also featured, with four more – Bramble Bar & Lounge, Panda and Sons, The Absent Ear and Hay Palu – getting a shout out up in Scotland.

The full statement from Speak In Code read: "Wow! What a 24 hours it’s been…

"We started off the year with the news that we’d been voted into the official @50cocktailbars top 50 in the UK.

"No matter what the position was, we felt nothing but happiness and gratitude to just be in the same room as some of the best bars on the planet, let alone stand amongst them on this list.

"Then something happened beyond our wildest dreams. We were announce as No.10 on that list of the top 50 in the UK. I mean, we’re all completely speechless, we’re still processing this even today like, is this real?

"You all know the love we have for you guys who’ve seen us go on a difficult journey and been there to support and show us the love back, and we really do this for you.

"We’ve always said, first and foremost we’re just a small team of people who are super passionate about flavour exploration and hip hop… If you dig that too then it’s a vibe.

"We’re even more motivated to get back to it and keep improving what we do. Big thank you to everyone who has supported us.

"We wanna shout out our friends too who also picked up nominations and recognitions. Our city had great representation from @threelittlewordsmcr, @schofields.bar snd @mecanicamcr.

"Shout to all of our other friends north of London too, big love

"See you at the bar."

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]]> 265808 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/inside-le-socialmanchesters-tiniest-wine-bar-hidden-inside-a-village-of-shipping-containers-manc/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:42:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265818

Hidden away in a village of shipping containers on the outskirts of Ancoats is one of Manchester's most gorgeous new drinking experiences.

The natural progression from an at-home wine delivery service started during lockdown, the new bar takes the name 'Le Social' to a whole new meaning.

It's truly impossible to spend an evening here without being drawn into conversation with those around you, and that's exactly the point.

With room for just six covers inside (nine at a push), it's wonderfully intimate.

The walls are lined with beautiful bottles of wine, in fact, there's probably more room dedicated to the wine than the guests - but that only adds to its charm.

Tucked away behind a muslin curtain, owner Jerome bustles in the kitchen preparing small plates which, just like the majority of the wine list, are created using responsibly sourced ingredients from French, Spanish and Italian producers.

The first bottle, Le Social sparkling, is a wine hand-selected by Jerome from a vineyard high up in the mountains just inland of Barcelona. Very dry with lots of acidity, technically it's a cava but as he says it's a "high spec" one.

With no sugar added, it's very fresh and floral, sitting somewhere between Champagne and prosecco.

There's a great story about the label, designed by Jerome's friend - an artist and Go-Go dancer for Manchester's queer block party for all, Homoelectric, called Tony Sanchez.

Showing us the design, he tells us: "During lockdown, he was clearly missing cuddles very much so he was drawing lots of erotic drawings [...] I really liked what he was doing and I picked the more PG 13 one, which is just a nice innocent cuddle between a few different people".

Their heads are replaced with flowers, and the colours - mostly red, yellow and black - echo the artist's own Spanish background, as well as the heritage of the wine, but there also nods to time spent in Japan through the calligraphy.

Jerome adds that he intends to showcase more of Tony's work in an exhibition later this year, at which point the PG 18 illustrations will also be revealed - drawing a collective laugh from our little groups of twos and threes.

Served with crisps, also from Catalonia, plump green olives and salted almonds, Jerome tells us that the idea behind the pairings is designed to mirror how it's done in France or Italy.

Borrowing on the tradition of aperitif or aperitivo, where typically you might meet with friends after work for a few drinks, order a few nibbles (or, as is the case abroad, receive them complimentary), all the plates are small but delicious. Perfect for picking at.

As we progress through the wine list, more plates appear.

Grilled artichoke halves are served with an easy-drinking Muscadet from Jerome's hometown, and as it's poured, we hear how in his village you'll often tip out of the rave in the morning down to the market to drink this in shots along with oysters until you feel revived and ready to go again.

Olive oil is in plentiful supply. First in the crisps, then on the artichokes, then with aubergine fillets - served alongside a gorgeous French Divay.

Next, an orange wine with tuna fillets (served in yes, more oil) - made in the red wine skin-on style, using white grapes to create a beautiful peachy colour. It all goes down a treat.

Taking a break for a cigarette, we wander out into the shipping container village and realise just how much of a secret this place really feels.

Despite being just a ten to fifteen-minute walk from the city, it's very dark and quiet, with the exception of a lone drummer practicing nearby in another container.

Festoon lights line the courtyard, and there's a little picnic bench table on which we enjoy wine as we shorten our lifespans.

In the summer he hopes to extend more outside, telling us the patch gets the sunlight throughout most of the day. We expect by then this spot will be heaving with outside tables all drinking and laughing, but for now it feels very under the radar.

A great place to come to impress a date or any lover of fine wine. Jerome is the only retailer in Manchester dedicated to sourcing high-quality organic wines - albeit not everything on the list is so.

He also sets great store by parity in his producers, proudly telling us that at least half the list is created by female winemakers or couples.

New to the scene, visiting Le Social feels like being let into a beautiful secret.

Open on Saturdays only between the hours of 2 and 10pm, expect an ever-changing menu of natural wines, deli boards and continental plates.

Booking is essential due to the size of the space. You can message Jerome through the Le Social website here.

]]> 265818 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-much-loved-statue-of-an-elderly-couple-in-ancoats-has-been-removed/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:22:52 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265842

One of Manchester's best-loved statues has been removed from its picturesque location in Ancoats.

The sculpture of an elderly couple has stood outside one of the terrace houses on George Leigh Street for at least a decade.

It's one of Manchester's most desirable streets and one of the only examples of traditional terraces in the city.

And the old couple, who were frozen in time reading a book together with a cat curled up on the woman's knee, have been

But local walking tour expert Hayley Flynn, better known as Skyliner, has spotted that the popular statue has now vanished.

Since sharing a Tweet of the now-empty front yard, locals have been sharing their sadness to lost this local gem.

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One person commented: "One of my favourite Manchester landmarks. Sad its gone. Legendary."

Another said: "Aw. My dog used to flip out every time he passed them. Every single time."

It's understood that the owner of the property has sadly died, with the statue presumably removed along with other possessions.

Read more: Inside Urban Playground, where Mancs can take on The Cube

The lifelike artwork was a comfort to some Ancoats locals during lockdown in 2020.

Steve Wright posted on Twitter: "When I go for my morning jog in #Ancoats #Manchester this statue of an elderly couple reminds me of a delicate kindness and community, that family has always been here.

"This last week it reminds us more than ever what that means."

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When I go for my morning jog in #Ancoats #Manchester this statue of an elderly couple reminds me of a delicate kindness and community, that family has always been here. This last week it reminds us more than ever what that means. #bekind #COVID19 #COVIDー19 #Coronavid19 pic.twitter.com/GG5F1VmnuI

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— Skyliner (@skylinermcr) February 2, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/the-popular-ms-valentines-day-dining-deal-for-two-is-back-for-2022/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:28:31 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265856

M&S has brought its popular Valentine's Day dining deal for two back for 2022, and there's lots of new treats on the menu.

With the international day of love only a couple of weeks away, there's a lot for lovers to look forward to, and the range of themed meal deals by various supermarket retailers is certainly up there, especially for the foodies who like to treat themselves and tuck into a delicious feast, but still keep things on a more affordable budget.

M&S is known as being one of the original founders of the "dine in for £10" craze, so it's no surprise that the retailer has brought back its popular Valentine’s Day offer for another year.

This year, savvy shoppers can bag themselves a starter, main, side, dessert, and a bottle of drink or box of chocolates all for just £20 - which works out at £10 a head, and cheaper than your average restaurant meal.

That’s not all either, as customers can save up to £16.50 when buying the items all together too.

There are over 30 products that are included in the offer this year, and customers can create over 200 different menu combinations too.

Some of the options on the menu include Leek & Cheese Soufflé Tarts, and an Oak Fired Melting Camembert to start, as well as a creamy chicken 'Pie Love You', or Sirloin Steaks with Heart Shaped butter for the main, before tucking into 'I’m Bananas for You' banana sponge with a caramel blonde chocolate mousse and salted caramel sauce, or perhaps the indulgent Billionaires pots.

Sides include sweet potato fries, buttery mashed potato, and mac and cheese, while some of the drink choices range from the Echo Leyda sauvignon blanc, to the Norton malbec.

For those following a plant-based diet, you can get the Plant Kitchen Vegan Duck Croquettes, two Plant Kitchen Smokey Saffron Aubergine Steaks, Plant Kitchen Sweet Potato Fries, Plant Kitchen Love Heart Churros, and a bottle of Conte Priuli Prosecco

M&S’s Valentine's Day dining deal for two is available to buy online and in-store from Monday 9 February.

This means you don’t have much longer to wait to take these tasty treats home, but it's worth noting that the offer does actually end on Valentine’s Day itself, so you'll want to make sure you're prepared if you're keen to make the most of the offer.

You can find out more on the M&S website here.

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]]> 265856 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/grand-plans-to-reopen-new-century-hall-one-of-manchesters-most-legendary-music-venues/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:03:38 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265901

A legendary music venue that once hosted the likes of Tina Turner and Jimi Hendrix is set to reopen this summer.

New Century Hall was a thriving dance hall and events venue in the 1960s and 1970s but has been standing silently for the best part of a decade.

The venue, which is part of the NOMA neighbourhood in the city centre, is now set to be restored and reawakened in a £10m project.

Once complete, the reopened New Century will be a three-floor social hub home to an 800+ capacity live music venue, a large food hall, and a creative college.

The Grade II-listed building's incredible heritage, like its sprung dance floor, 1960s 'disco ceiling' and vintage wood panelled walls, will all be preserved.

In its heyday, New Century Hall hosted acts including The Bee Gees, The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix, as well as famous club nights in the 1980s.

It's set to become a busy events venue again, hosting emerging talent and global touring artists, as well as comedy, performance and conferences.

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The ground floor, meanwhile, will become the 300-cover New Century Kitchen, with five independent food operators working alongside a more permanent pizza and coffee offering.

A central bar will serve local beers, wines and cocktails, with an entertainment space in the plans.

New Century Kitchen will also operate in the outside space at Sadler's Yard.

Read more: The much-loved statue of an elderly couple in Ancoats has been removed

The basement, meanwhile, will be home to Access Creative College, which counts Ed Sheeran as one of its alumni and a patron.

This will be the college's third site in Manchester and will help people to kick-start careers in the creative industry.

Taking inspiration from the trailblazing spirit of the 1960s when the building was developed, New Century will celebrate the past to inspire an exciting new chapter - an everyday place for unforgettable experiences.

New Century is expected to reopen this summer.

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]]> 265901 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/the-ms-vs-aldi-copycat-caterpillar-cake-war-has-finally-been-settled/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:37:56 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265902

M&S and Aldi have finally reached a settlement in a copyright dispute over the design of their caterpillar cakes.

Who can forget the whole Colin the Caterpillar fiasco that went down last year?

In case you do need your memory jogging, all the way back in April 2021, leading retailer Marks & Spencer decided to launch legal action against Aldi over the iconic Colin the Caterpillar cake, claiming that the budget supermarket’s own larvae dessert - Cuthbert the Caterpillar - was just too similar and infringes its trademark.

It was a case that blew up on social media, with plenty of other well-known supermarkets and retailers showing their support after Aldi launched its own #FreeCuthbert campaign.

Read more: M&S is suing Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar cake

After the rollercoaster case began to die down a bit, Aldi made the bold move to start selling its caterpillar cake once again in May after making some slight changes to its design, and now, both supermarket giants have confirmed earlier this week that a deal has been struck.

Deputy Master Timothy John Bowles has today signed off an agreement in a consent order filed at the High Court.

https://twitter.com/AldiUK/status/1488529958129524746?s=20&t=AZJ8J9wjtOCG6jtbvDbSBQ

The order - which was first reported by The Telegraph - allowed the claim to be withdrawn and said the retailers had reached a "confidential agreement" in November.

In true comical Aldi style, the supermarket confirmed the settlement and teased Cuthbert the Caterpillar's imminent return on Twitter saying: "Getting out early on good behaviour, keep an eye out for Cuthy B this Spring."

Speaking more formally on the order this week, an M&S spokesman said: "The objective of the claim was to protect the intellectual property in our Colin the Caterpillar cake and we are very pleased with the outcome.", while an Aldi spokesperson added: "Cuthbert is free and looking forward to seeing all his fans again very soon."

Matters here may have drawn nicely to a close, but the tensions between the two retailers still remain high.

This is because, back in December 2021, it was revealed that M&S is once again launching legal action against Aldi and has accused the retailer copying the design of one of it’s most popular festive products - a Christmas gin liqueur with gold flakes.

Read more: M&S is suing Aldi again for ‘copying’ - and this time it’s over festive gin

The M&S spokesperson added on the case: "Like many other UK businesses, large and small, we know the true value and cost of innovation and the enormous time, passion, creativity, energy and attention to detail, that goes into designing, developing and bringing a product to market and building its brand over many years.

"So it is understandable that we want to defend our intellectual property and protect our suppliers - many of them small businesses that have worked with us for decades."

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Getting out early on good behaviour, keep an eye out for Cuthy B this Spring 👀👀 x #FreeCuthbert

— Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) February 1, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/postman-left-singing-with-unicorns-after-accidentally-eating-four-hash-brownies-manc/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 21:16:40 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265960

A viral TikTok video has captured the moment a postman was barely able to walk after accidentally eating FOUR weed brownies.

The poor postie was captured shuffling past his Royal Mail van and being escorted into an office by his colleagues.

In the video, he's seen sitting in a chair with his hands balled into fists, managing to mutter: "I'm not right."

He then told his colleagues that he ate four of the cannabis-laced brownies without realising what they were.

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According to a now-deactivated Instagram account, the brownies were eaten as early as 5.30am.

The video by @tj.strictlyheadstrong said: "Today almost all the posties in clapham accidentally ate hash brownies and I had to pick them up one by one 'cause they were so high.

"One guy said he was walking to a door and thought he was walking forever.

"Say a prayer for Ian right now, hopefully he is asleep or singing with unicorns.

"We had a delivery of them with no return address and the house was empty and they were in our office for a month so we opened em and they got given out.

"They were eaten between 5.30/7.30am ahahaha."

Read more: The popular M&S Valentine’s Day dining deal for two is back for 2022

The edibles appeared to come from Pablo Chocobar, or Dank Bakery.

The company has previously created CBD-infused bakes for local Manchester businesses like Siop Shop and Batard.

A spokesperson told the Daily Star: “Royal Mail expects the highest standards of behaviour from our people at all times. We are taking this matter very seriously.

"We have commenced an investigation which will determine whether any further action, including disciplinary action, might be taken.

"We are also reminding all staff at the delivery office of the correct procedures for dealing with items with no address for delivery or return.”

Featured image: Instagram @tj.strictlyheadstrong

]]> 265960 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/new-law-means-drivers-could-soon-be-fined-70-for-parking-on-the-pavement/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:24:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266008

Drivers across the country are being warned they could face a £70 fine in a matter of months for parking on the pavement.

In case you didn't know, the Department of Transport (DfT) opened a public consultation last August - which is currently ongoing - into whether "a change of existing pavement parking legislation should occur" in England and Wales, and if this is passed into law, it could see the practice of pavement parking either banned nationwide, or see local councils awarded more power to tackle the issue.

According to the gov.uk website, the consultation is proposing three options:

1. Improving the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process, under which local authorities can already prohibit pavement parking.
2. A legislative change to allow local authorities with civil parking enforcement powers to enforce against ‘unnecessary obstruction of the pavement’.
3. A legislative change to introduce a London-style pavement parking prohibition throughout England.

The news of the consultation nearing conclusion comes as recent research has revealed that a quarter of motorists said they were unsure of the rules around parking on pavements.

Read more: Government opens public consultation into the banning of pavement parking in England

While many motorists may choose to park on a pavement just to avoid blocking a narrow road or simply for their convenience, this decision is what could see them risking a £70 charge as pavements are there to provide a safe footpath for pedestrians.

When the footpath is blocked by cars parking on the pavement, pedestrians often have to resort to using the road in order to get around vehicles.

Other recent research by blind and visual impairment charity Guide Dogs indicated that 32% of people with visual impairments and 48% of wheelchair users are less keen to go out on their own because of antisocial pavement parking.

Speaking on the proposed changes and how they will affect drivers in the coming months, Alex Kindred - Car Insurance Expert at Confused.com - said: "What may seem a small inconvenience to some, might be a huge hindrance to others, but it’s important to remember that pavements are there for the use and safety of pedestrians only, and therefore should be respected by all other road users.

"However, without a clearer understanding of the law around pavement parking, it’ll be hard to implement fines to drivers who break the rules."

He continued: "The current laws around pavement parking can be quite confusing, which is why it’s difficult at times to prosecute drivers, but with consultations ongoing for England and Wales, with Scotland already pioneering the way to make a big change, drivers should be wary that changes could come into force sooner rather than later.

"Councils will be given a bigger responsibility and penalty charges could be issued.

"The laws around parking on pavements is just one of many new driving laws coming into effect this year, with road user safety at the forefront of each."

Featured Image - PublicDomainPictures

]]> 266008 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/twitter-launches-downvote-function-but-people-are-begging-for-a-different-feature/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:10:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266023

Twitter has begun the rollout of its new downvote feature, which will give people the option to 'dislike' content they don't want to see.

The social media platform has been testing downvotes, a key feature on platforms like Reddit, since last summer.

Many people have today logged in to find that they can now give replies a thumbs down, which Twitter says it will help it to 'inform us of the content people want to see'.

Downvotes are private, and upvotes are shown as likes.

But across Twitter, many users are calling for them to introduce a feature that's been missing for years.

One person tweeted this morning: "Anyone else getting the "Downvote" option? Hell, if the Bird App adds this before an edit button, we should riot..."

People have long been demanding to have the option to edit their Tweets after posting, even if it's only for a short window.

Other platforms, like Instagram and Facebook, allow users to make changes to their posts once they're published.

Another user tweeted: "Everyone: We want an edit option. Twitter: here’s a downvote option."

Someone else replied to Twitter's support account: "Okay but can we f***ing have an edit button."

One person said: "Users - We want an edit function. Twitter - We don't care, have some reels instead.

Read more: Retailers warn of crisps and peanuts shortage due to cyber attack

"Users - No really, an edit feat.... Twitter - Nah, nah, nah, we can't hear you. Have DMs from your timeline."

Twitter said: "We learned a lot about the types of replies you don't find relevant and we're expanding this test –– more of you on web and soon iOS and Android will have the option to use reply downvoting.

"Downvotes aren’t public, but they'll help inform us of the content people want to see."

Featured image: Unsplash

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Some of you on iOS may see different options to up or down vote on replies. We're testing this to understand the types of replies you find relevant in a convo, so we can work on ways to show more of them.

Your downvotes aren’t public, while your upvotes will be shown as likes. pic.twitter.com/hrBfrKQdcY

— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) July 21, 2021]]> https://themanc.com/news/retailers-warn-of-crisps-and-peanuts-shortage-due-to-cyber-attack/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:24:21 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266033

Retailers are warning that there may be a shortage of some of the most popular crisp and nuts brands over the coming months.

Skips, Nik Naks, Hula Hoops, McCoy's crisps, and KP Nuts are a staple in shops and supermarkets up and down the country, and are undeniably some of the most well-loved snacks from the British company KP.

But sadly, it soon may be a lot harder to find these favourites stocked on shelves.

It's due to a ransomware attack targeted at KP Snacks, which a spokesperson for the company confirmed took place on Friday 28 January.

According to messages sent to local shops - and published by industry news outlet Better Retailing this week - deliveries could face delays and cancellations up until "the end of March at the earliest", and KP Snacks said it was going to limit the size of orders to retailers so it could "manage what stock we do have".

"At this stage, we cannot safely process orders or dispatch goods," KP Snacks explains.

The hackers are threatening to release information stolen from the company's IT systems in order to extort it into making a payment to decrypt its files and get its business running again.

Revealing a little more about the ongoing situation in a statement released to Sky News, KP Snacks said: "As soon as we became aware of the incident, we enacted our cybersecurity response plan and engaged a leading forensic information technology firm and legal counsel to assist us in our investigation.

"Our internal IT teams continue to work with third-party experts to assess the situation.

"We have been continuing to keep our colleagues, customers, and suppliers informed of any developments and apologise for any disruption this may have caused."

Featured Image - KP Snacks

]]> 266033 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/tickets-now-on-sale-for-the-flashback-festival-coming-to-manchester-this-summer/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:46:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266057

It looks set to be one of the highlights of this year's events calendar here in Manchester, and tickets are now on sale.

90s kids, 00s lovers, dance floor heroes, and underground clubbers can kick-start the summer season by grabbing tickets to go back to that time they love so much as Flashback Festival - Manchester's newest and only outdoor music festival celebrating dance music from the last two decades - is bringing "timeless tunes and fresh vibes" to Platt Fields Park.

Some of the biggest names from dance music across the globe, some chart-topping local throwbacks, and some of the elite North West residents from over the years will be gathering in the city for one day only this May.

They’ll be blasting out all the "old skool anthems" you know and love at what is set to be the hottest festival this summer, come rain or shine.

No matter what it is that you’re in to - whether it be euphoric trance and Clubland Classics, to retro house, garage, jungle, hardcore, and just about everything in between - Flashback Festival's "jaw-dropping" lineup of headliners and pioneers will showcase a full spectrum of dance music royalty from the past 30 years.

There’s over 60 artists on the lineup, spread across five stages.

Headliner Example will be taking to the 'Main Stage' with his hits 'Kickstarts' and 'Won’t Go Quietly', and he'll be joined by other throwback chart toppers Tinchy Stryder, 2Unlimited, Tulisa, Judge Jules, Dave Pearce, Ultrabeat, and so many more.

For the Garage fans, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Artful Dodger, and Sweet Female Attitude will be there to take it back to the most iconic era in music. 

Stages will be hosted by legendary brands such as Clubland, Hed Kandi, Back by Dope Demand, and Trance Anthems.

Read more: A ‘flashback’ festival full of 90s and 00s dance music is kick-starting summer in Manchester

The ‘Main Stage’ will be a huge open-air outdoor stage with SFX, laser shows, and pyrotechnics, and there’ll be huge big top arena featuring a well-known national brand that fills up clubs and dance floors every week.

And the music is only part of what makes this festival an unmissable event too.

There’s also set to be a VIP bar and plenty of different fairground rides spread across the dedicated ‘Festival Village’, as well as an official after party on the cards, and lots more exciting things to be announced over the coming months.

Flashback Festival is coming to Platt Fields Park on Saturday 21 May 2022.

Tickets are priced at £44.50 for standard entry, £61.50 for a VIP package, and £10 if you just fancy going to the after party, with booking fees added onto each.

You can grab tickets here.

Featured Image - Flashback Festival

]]> 266057 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/the-story-of-the-miracle-stockport-boy-who-received-groundbreaking-cancer-treatment/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:14:58 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266105

The UK's youngest patient to ever be treated using a pioneering NHS cancer therapy right here in Manchester is celebrating a milestone anniversary this week.

Teddy Slade - who lives in Stockport, and has recently celebrated his fourth birthday - was just 18 months old when he was diagnosed with a rare and "terrifying" brain tumour that left his family "devastated", but after he underwent surgery to remove the tumour, he was given a pioneering form of treatment named proton beam therapy at the then newly-opened centre at The Christie in Manchester for six and half weeks.

Proton beam therapy is a specialist form of radiotherapy that targets cancers very precisely by increasing success rates and reducing side effects, according to NHS England, which makes it an ideal treatment for certain cancers in children who are at risk of lasting damage to organs that are still growing.

The therapy has been funded on the NHS since 2008, but patients previously had to go abroad to get their treatment, and it was only when The Christie’s £125 million centre opened in late 2018, that patients could be treated in the UK.

Teddy was officially the youngest patient in the country to be treated at the UK’s first NHS high energy centre at The Christie.

And now, it's a very different story.

Now, three years after the groundbreaking therapy was made available on the NHS in England, Teddy only requires regular check-ups to monitor his progress, and is described as being "a funny, little, cheerful character" who is enjoying pre-school, and living a full and normal life.

Reflecting back on her son's shocking diagnosis and how far he's come, Teddy’s mum, Amy Slade, said: "It was a huge shock when Teddy was diagnosed as he was so young and to be told he had a brain tumour was absolutely heartbreaking.

"But the staff at The Christie are amazing [and] the proton beam centre is a place of hope.

"The care that Teddy, and the support our whole family received there, was first-class, and we are so very lucky to have this life-saving medical technology in Manchester".

Read more: Thousands more NHS cancer patients in Manchester will be offered treatment from home

Gillian Whitfield - Teddy’s consultant at The Christie - added: "It is great to see Teddy doing so well and we were thrilled to be able to help him here at The Christie.

"Being able to give patients like Teddy this vital proton beam therapy in the UK is fantastic, as it not only reduces the side effects of treatment, but also means families don’t have to travel abroad as many did before the NHS opened the centre here in Manchester".

"Since Teddy first received proton beam therapy treatment at The Christie, over 700 patients in the UK, including 300 children, have benefitted from this pioneering treatment in the NHS," revealed Dame Cally Palmer, NHS England’s National Cancer Director.

"This is a major milestone for the NHS," she added.

"It marks the completion of our plans to deliver proton beam therapy in the UK and transform cancer treatment across the country".

Read more: New exhibition about how cancer is ‘prevented, detected and treated’ is opening at the Science and Industry Museum

Today is #WorldCancerDay.

The NHS Long Term Plan aims to save thousands more lives each year by dramatically improving diagnosis and treatment of cancer, and by 2028, the NHS hopes that 55,000 more people each year will survive for five years or more following their cancer diagnosis.

Featured Image - The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

]]> 266105 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/fed-up-neighbourhood-indian-restaurant-left-with-600-worth-of-damage-from-burglar-who-took-nothing/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:01:52 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266114

Neighbourhood restaurant Chapati Cafe has been left with £600 worth of damage at its Chorlton restaurant after it was broken into overnight.

The Indian restaurant's owner says that the burglar took off with nothing at all, but left chaos in his wake.

The criminal smashed a full-length window at around 2am this morning (4 February) and ransacked the site.

They took a box of till roll as far as the exit before realising it was worthless and leaving it behind.

Chapati Cafe posted on Twitter this morning: "Great start to February, the month of recovery! Our annual visitor is back …. Sat waiting for the window boarder.

"Come down for a thali over the weekend … we need you, these windows cost a fortune!!"

Dan Hall, who co-founded the business with his wife Priti Chauhan-Hall, said that they had a similar incident last year, but that burglar raided the onions in their kitchen instead.

Dan says he was woken in the early hours of this morning by an automated call from the Chapati Cafe security system, and saw a figure lurking on the security cameras.

Speaking to The Manc, he said: "It's probably all in all about £600-worth of damage. That's £600 you have to make, you're talking a week or two weeks of turnover.

"It feels like we get broken in to once a year. It's odd.

https://twitter.com/chapaticafe/status/1489444623827283969

"Everything calms down and you stop worrying as much, and all of a sudden you get a call off the alarm system and someone's in there.

"The burglar took a box of till roll and then he's left it on the way out when he's obviously realised it's not of value.

"It's 95% card these days so there's no cash on site! There's only pennies, there's nothing to steal, it was pointless.

"It's the damage that's the problem, and the upheaval and the mess.

"When we got burled last year the onions had all spilled out, it's like he'd gone through the big bag of onions.

"I just thought 'what's he doing?! Trying to nick some veg?'

"It's the timing of it - the Omicron thing in December, trade went right down, and then January's always quiet. February comes and you're all sort of geared up like let's going again.

"And then four days into February you get your windows smashed, it just knocks the wind out of you."

Chapati Cafe opened in Chorlton in 2014 and has since expanded with a new site in MediaCityUK.

It's famed for its hugely popular rice and three format, serving a selection of homemade curries in thalis.

Read more: Retailers warn of crisps and peanuts shortage due to cyber attack

Dan says he's already had an outpouring of support from the community, including his MediaCityUK neighbours Grindsmith, who appeared with a hot coffee early this morning.

He said: "The two police officers went into a lot of detail, they were great. It's making us feel a bit more valued.

"It did feel like they were giving more attention but I doubt they'll catch him - he had cap on, head down, gloves on, he knew what he was doing.

"Little things do cheer you up, and we've had really nice messages.

"Our customers are ace, I know they'll support us, and we really do appreciate it."

You can visit Chapati Cafe at Wilbraham Road in Chorlton.

Featured image: Chapati Cafe

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Great start to February, the month of recovery ! Our annual visitor is back …. Sat waiting for the window boarder .

Come down for a thali over the weekend … we need you, these windows cost a fortune !!#breakin #fedup #hospitality pic.twitter.com/0EkcbMACKB

— Chapati Cafe (@chapaticafe) February 4, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/theres-exhibitions-experiments-and-more-at-the-science-and-industry-museum-this-half-term/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:41:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266145

From taking a journey around the human body, to discovering the birth of computing, and more, there’s so much happening Science and Industry Museum this February half term.

If you're looking for some science-filled fun and discovery when the schools are out in Greater Manchester from Saturday 12 to Sunday 27 February, then one of the city's most-loved museums is giving you the chance to explore a whole host existing exhibitions and take part in some exiting experiments during the holidays.

Here's everything you can be getting up to.

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Exhibitions

Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope

One of the most-popular exhibitions currently at the museum is the Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope, which the first “major object-rich exhibition” to reveal the past, present and future of how cancer is prevented, detected and treated.  

Through never-before seen objects and stories, cutting edge treatment and research, reflection, new artist commissions and installations, film, photography, interactive exhibits and a breadth of personal stories, the museum says the exhibition will present the stories of people affected by cancer and those who study and treat it.

Read more: New exhibition about how cancer is ‘prevented, detected and treated’ is opening at the Science and Industry Museum

You can discover the fascinating science behind our bodies through activities especially created to mark this world-first exhibition, as the museum’s team of Explainers will be presenting activities that reveal some of the different ways we can see inside our bodies at 'Science Stops' across the museum every day.

There'll be everything from microscopes and magnets, to high-tech cameras, and the chance to make a model cell badge to take away.

You can find out more here.

A Quiet Afternoon in the Cloud Cuckoo Valley

The charming final work of one of Britain’s best loved artists, sculptors, and famed Chitty Chitty Bang Bang creator, Rowland Emett, is now on display in Manchester for the first time in the museum's Textiles Gallery until April.

Constructed in 1984, the unique moving sculpture named - which is named ‘A Quiet Afternoon in the Cloud Cuckoo Valley’ - was saved for the UK after being purchased for the Science Museum Group Collection with support from Art Fund, the Science Museum Foundation, the Friends of the National Railway Museum and private donors, and visitors are now able to see two scenes from the work of art telling the story of a journey aboard the imaginary ‘Far Tottering and Oyster Creek Railway,’ based on one of his cartoons. 

Read more: ‘Marvellous machines’ and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ‘charm’ have arrived at the Science and Industry Museum

The two scenes - Far Tottering and Oyster Creek Railway, featuring the ‘Wild Goose’ locomotive, and Oyster Creek - will come to life twice a day at 11.30am and 2pm to treat visitors to the "whirring of cogs and characters toasting teacakes and diving", while also revealing what this whimsical sculpture has in common with the museum’s thundering textiles machinery. 

You can find out more here.

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Shows & Experiments

Revolution Manchester Show

During the Revolution Manchester Show, the museum's expert Explainers put on an action-packed show that tells the story of how science met industry right here in Manchester, building our world and shaping our lives today.

You can discover Manchester's role as a nerve centre of the Industrial Revolution, be amazed by the power of steam as you learn how it powered cotton factories and transport on the world's first passenger and goods railway, and find out how Manchester continues to drive change, from computing to cutting edge scientific research. 

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Experiment is a favourite with families, and it's where science is brought to life through a series of interactive exhibits - including staring into the mirror of infinity, finding out if you've got the strength to lift a Mini, and watching your own skeleton ride a bicycle.

You can then also step out into the cobbled Upper Yard to see the museum’s multi-million pound restoration programme taking shape.

In case you didn't know, the Science and Industry Museum is currently going through a multi-million pound restoration programme, which means some areas including the Power Hall remain closed to the public - but don't worry though, as there’s still plenty for families to do, see and enjoy during the holidays.

Read more: 515 tonnes of carbon in Manchester saved each year in Science and Industry Museum’s ‘visionary’ scheme

You can find out more about everything happening at the Science and Industry Museum this February half term, and grab tickets here.

Featured Image - Science and Industry Museum

]]> 266145 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/the-stunning-yorkshire-dales-beauty-spot-that-will-be-very-familiar-to-harry-potter-fans/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:58:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266214

Malham Cove is one of the most incredible sights in Yorkshire, and - depending how far north you live - is only an hour's drive from parts of Greater Manchester.

Even if you've never visited before, it might look a little familiar.

Malham Cove was used as a major filming location for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1.

In one scene, Harry and Hermione are seen scrambling over huge stepping stone-like rocks while trying to solve the clues left to them.

It's one of the most memorable locations from the film, which sees the main characters in hiding across the UK.

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These unusual rock formations are actually part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and a visit to them will lead you on a truly great hike.

You can visit the curving limestone cliffs of Malham Cove, the amazing waterfall and gorge at Gordale Scar, and the pretty pools of Janet's Foss all in one walk.

Once you make it up to Malham Cove itself, you'll be greeted with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.

You'll have to leap and bound your way through the rocks - so go steady - where deep cracks have formed between the limestone.

It's well worth the effort to see the tiny trees that have tried to grow between the rocks and soak up this surreal landscape.

A long, steady flight of stairs leads up from the village of Malham to the top.

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From there, you can walk through the fields to get down to Gordale Scar, the dramatic limestone gorge with 100 metre-high cliffs and two huge waterfalls.

This part of the national park was used by Netflix crews for The Witcher, and is said to have inspired the writer William Wordsworth as well as famous artists such as J.M.W. Turner and James Ward.

Then nearby is Janet's Foss, a small National Trust waterfall in the middle of a magical wood.

The easiest way to see all three beauty spots is to take the stairs up to Malham Cove then loop back around past Janet's Foss.

This suggested route from Walks in Yorkshire is around 8km, which should take a little over two hours at a leisurely pace.

Read more: The Peak District walk with a giant cave and a mysterious ‘disappearing river’

For those who fancy something a little longer, there's also a 12.4km loop which heads a bit further into the hills.

There's a small pay and display car park at the visitor centre - where there are also toilets, maps, and drinking water taps - and a larger parking area further afield.

As always, make sure to stick to footpaths, take your litter away and generally respect this beautiful corner of Yorkshire.

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 266214 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-best-things-to-do-in-greater-manchester-this-week-7-13-february-2022/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:47:03 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265339

We're already into the second week of February.

With the vast majority of Plan B restrictions in England having now been lifted, the year is really starting to kick into action and there is plenty packed into the events calendar.

So we've cherry-picked a few of the best things happening across the region this week to put together another fresh edition of our 'what’s on' guide for the city of Manchester and beyond.

Some of the events we’re going to mention here are completely free, which is perfect for that post-Christmas bank balance, or those looking to keep things on the cheaper side - while others will set you back a few pounds, and many will need to be booked in advance.

Here's our top picks.

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Van Gogh Alive

MediaCityUK

Monday 7 - Sunday 27 February

Over 100,000 people have been to visit the Van Gogh Alive experience since it arrived at MediaCity UK a couple of months back.

And it's now extended its Salford stay right through until 27 February.

Van Gogh Alive takes people on a trip through the periods of Van Gogh’s life that defined him as an artist and showcases 3,000 images, including some of his most iconic works like Starry Night and Sunflowers, and lesser-known paintings inspired by his love of Japanese woodprints. The exhibition is home to a life-sized walk-in representation of Van Gogh’s ‘Bedroom in Arles’ painting, a ‘Sunflower selfie room’ - a 360° mirrored space complete with hundreds of sunflowers, and so much more

Tickets are priced at £23.50 for adults and £16.50 for children, with concessions and school group discounts available. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to make a donation to The Christie charity either when purchasing tickets, or while at the exhibition.

You can find out more here.

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Six Nations at Escape to Freight Island

Depot Mayfield

Monday 7 February - onwards

The 2022 Six Nations Championship kicked-off last week, and Manchester’s ever-popular food, drink, and events hub, Escape to Freight Island, is hosting the biggest fanzone in the UK outside of London to present all of the games throughout the tournament, in partnership with event sponsors Guinness.

A dedicated space within the much-loved Depot Mayfield venue has been transformed for rugby-lovers to stay and watch the games.

Street food will come courtesy of residents Ace Dogs, and another trader soon-to-be-announced.

You can find out more and book tickets here.

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Manchester Open Exhibition 2022

HOME Manchester

Monday 7 February - 27 March

The Manchester Open is one of the most successful exhibition in HOME’s history.

The first region-wide exhibition of its type to welcome entries from people of any background and level of experience - including established professionals, new and emerging talent, enthusiastic amateurs and first-time artists - HOME’s Gallery walls have been filled with work from 400+ Greater Manchester residents, which have been selected by a panel consisting of art experts and community representatives.

With an amazing 2,271 artwork entries, the judging panel have said they were impressed by the range, quality, differing artistic styles, and inspirational work being created across Greater Manchester.

You can find more information here.

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Fireground

Rochdale

Monday 7 - Sunday 12 February

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A new ‘Fireground’ experience has opened up inside an old museum, and it gives kids the chance to play at being firefighters for a day.

Newly-opened attraction Fireground Rochdale has replaced the Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum in Rochdale’s old fire station, and it has everything from fully-restored fire engines, historic horse-drawn fire carriages, and manual hand-operated pumps, to an immersive Victorian street scene, and a scene from the blitz complete with lighting and sound effects all under one roof.

But probably one of the best parts about the new attraction for children is the interactive display elements that are there to teach them about the fire service’s impressive and extensive history.

You can find out more about Fireground here.

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Camelot Rises

Charnock Richard

Thursday 10 February - onwards

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It's not strictly in Greater Manchester, but have you heard that legendary North West theme park Camelot has now reopened to the public? But not as we know it, though.

The medieval-themed Lancashire attraction may been out of use for a decade and is largely derelict, but now, thanks to Park N Party - the company behind ScareCity and Christmas City - its abandoned rides and empty footpaths are about to be brought by to life by the undead, as a new interactive event series, called Camelot Rises, will see the eerie theme park filled with zombies.

Live actors, accompanied by scene-setting lights and sounds, will interact with visitors in a truly gory experience, and there'll also screenings of some of the biggest zombie blockbusters of all time.

You can find out more, and grab tickets at £50 here.

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The Village Screen at Victoria Baths

Chorlton-on-Medlock

Thursday 10 & Friday 11 February

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Victoria Baths will become home to a pop-up cinema screening comedy and romance classics to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

With the annual day of love only a few weeks away now, independent event production company The Village Screen is returning to Manchester next month to transform this unique and historic venue into a "Cupid-approved pop-up" cinema for Valentine’s – and Galentine’s – with a handful of film favourites on the agenda.

Tina Fey’s 2004 cult classic comedy Mean Girls will be screened first on Thursday 10 February to celebrate Galentine’s Day, and then the 1994 dark, funny, and violent film True Romance - which has a screenplay written by legendary director Quentin Tarantino, and stars Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette - will be shown on Friday 11 February for Valentine’s Day.

You can choose to snuggle down on candy-striped deckchairs inside the old Gala Pool, or on the original wooden seating that overlooks the empty pool on the Balcony level.

You can find out more information and grab tickets here.

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Manchester Cheese Crawl

Manchester City Centre

Friday 10 February - onwards

In what is undeniably the stuff of dreams for cheese lovers, you can now take part in a cheese and wine crawl around Manchester city centre.

Manchester is city that’s packed with culture.

But if you don’t fancy seeing the sights through one of the more typical tours, The Manchester Cheese Crawl will take you around some of the cheesiest spots the city has to offer for two hours of non-stop cheese-related fun – including everything from blue cheese tasting, to cheese quizzes, competitions, and more.

Tickets cost just £25 each, and include cheese samples, optional bread and crackers, and some red wine to complement.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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GRUB Food Fair and Plant Powered Sundays

Cheetham Hill

Friday 11 - Sunday 13 February

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Two of the most popular foodie favourite events are back at Manchester’s largest street food fair GRUB - which is currently based at the Red Bank Project just outside of the city centre in Cheetham Hill.

The GRUB Food Fair this week will see the likes of Bon Street Food, Dhaba Catering, Mira, and Just Natas serve a wide range of mouthwatering delights for you to try, while on Sunday, whether you're plant based or just curious, there'll be big handful of the finest vegan food traders there for Plant Powered Sundays to show you what it's all about.

Both events are free to attend, and you can find more information here.

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Valentine's Diner

East Lancashire Railway

Sunday 12 February

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If you fancy taking a step back in time this Valentine’s, then the iconic heritage railway East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is offering diners a four-course silver service meal, all while travelling through the stunning surrounding countryside.

Priced at £69.90 per person or £250 for a table of four, you’ll be treated to four lovingly-prepared courses.

These include chicken ceasar salad with parmesan shavings, fire-roasted tomato and basil soup with fresh chives, and steak sauté with peppers, horseradish mash and a Diane sauce, and for vegetarians, there'll be a tzatziki-dressed falafel and feta salad to start, with a Mediterranean vegetable Wellington as the main course.

As for pudding, there’ll be strawberry and Champagne torte with marbled pencils to finish on a high note.

You can find more information and book your tickets here.

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]]> 265339 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/the-new-restaurants-and-bars-opening-in-manchester-this-month-february-2022/ Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:37:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265748

All 79 days of January are finally behind us, and Manchester is properly coming out of its post-Christmas hibernation.

There's a busy month of new bar and restaurant openings ahead for February - so many that you could eat out twice a week all month and still have new venues to visit.

We'll get our first taste of the action at Circle Square, that massive new development just off Oxford Road.

A few old favourites will be reopened and reimagined too, and several much-loved local indies are teaming up for new projects.

We've rounded up some of the best new restaurants to check out this February.

Campagna at The Creameries

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Chorlton's much-loved The Creameries is taking a step in a new direction this month.

Mary-Ellen McTague will hand over the reigns to her head chef Mike Thomas, who is planning a straight-forward menu of fresh pasta, focaccia and bar snacks.

Campagna at The Creameries will embrace flavours of Southern Europe with a focus on Italy in particular.

Read more: The Creameries ditch tasting menus for new pasta and focaccia concept inspired by Southern Europe

406 Wilbraham Road, M21 0SD | Opening 3 February

Hello Oriental

It's opening a little later than planned, but by the sounds of things, Hello Oriental is going to be well worth the wait.

Sprawling across three floors, mostly built beneath the new Symphony Park, there'll be an Asian-inspired bakery and cafe, a mezzanine Vietnamese restaurant, and a Hello Oriental supermarket.

Perhaps most exciting of all will be Downtown Oriental, a huge market serving everything from Chinese roast meats to dim sum.

Circle Square, M1 7FS | Opening 10 February

Petisco

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Sale is on the brink of a big food revolution - Sale Foodhall and Rudy's have already made their way over, Green's and Sugo aren't far behind, and then along comes total newcomer Petisco.

Sitting among some pretty established names, Petisco is a seriously good neighbourhood restaurant opened by four childhood friends.

Its Portuguese-inspired menu features dishes like salt cod croquettes, rich tomato rice loaded with slow-roasted green heritage tomatoes, saffron-poached octopus salad, short rib pica pau, and battered fried runner beans drenched in peri-peri salsa (a surprise hero dish). 

Read more: Inside Petisco, the Portuguese-inspired restaurant that's paving the way in Sale

56 Stanley Square, Sale M33 7XZ | Open now

Sao Paulo Project at Blossom Street Social 

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Former MasterChef contestant Caroline Hirons, who cut her teeth at some of the best restaurants in the world, has opened a very exciting pop-up in Ancoats.

She's created a seriously exciting British-Brazilian fusion menu, where every plate looks like something from a fairytale.

We're talking cheese disguised as succulents, beef fat candles, and puddings in the shape of toadstools, and prices as low as £5.50.

You can find it at Blossom Street Social in Ancoats.

51 Blossom St, M4 6AJ | Open now

A Few Scoops

What could possibly improve on ice cream, you ask? What about booze?

A Few Scoops, creators of cocktail-inspired sundaes, sorbets and scoops, will be opening a permanent parlour inside Sale Foodhall.

They've previous scooted all round Greater Manchester in their pink tuk tuk.

Expect flavours like espresso martini, pina colada, old fashioned and mojito, all lovingly made by the team and either served in cones from the Antonelli Brothers in Eccles, or coupled with brownies, sugar waffles and cookies as part of more elaborate ice cream sundaes.

Read more: A boozy ice cream parlour is heading to Sale

Stanley Square, Sale M33 7ZZ | Opening 3 February

The Butcher

The Butcher will open its first UK restaurant this month as part of Manchester Arndale's huge new entertainment space Urban Playground - which is also home to The Cube Live.

Billed as 'haute couture fast food', the burger bar uses prime Aberdeen Angus beef in its hand-shaped patties.

Burger buns and signature sauces are also freshly made on-site, whilst further produce – ranging from herbs to vegetables – promises to be the freshest available.

There are veggie and vegan options aplenty too.

Read more: New ‘haute couture’ burger bar to open its first UK restaurant in Manchester

Manchester Arndale, M4 3AD | Opening 10 Februray

Le Social 

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Manchester's tiniest wine bar has arrived, tucked away in the village of shipping containers at Pollard Yard.

Le Social has joined the buzzing development of independent businesses on the outskirts of Ancoats, turning their container into a seriously cosy bar.

There's room for just six people inside, where you can work through the list of natural wines, small plates and deli boards.

Pollard Yard, 15 Pollard St East, M40 7QX | Open now

Kongs Meat and Three at Northern Monk Refectory 

Meat and Three, the newest project for Kong's Chicken Shop, does exactly what it says on the tin.

You pick your meat (pulled beef brisket, pork belly or their famous fried chicken), then your three sides.

Build up your meal with tots, mac and cheese, slaw, flatbreads, pit beans and potato salad.

There's also a selection of wings, vegan tendies, and sandwiches, like a pork belly banh mi and a beef brisket French dip.

10 Tariff St, M1 2FF | Open now

Sam's Chop House

It's the long-awaited return of a pretty iconic pub.

Punters will again be able to prop up the bar alongside a statue of L. S. Lowry inside Sam's Chop House, which happens to serve some of the best pub food in the city.

The 154-year-old pub closed in order to aid works to Cavendish House, but is promising to have the doors open again by Valentine's Day.

Read more: Historic Manchester gastropub Sam’s Chop House to reopen after months of closure

Back Pool Fold, M2 1HN | Opening by 14 February

Finch Bakery

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The twin sisters behind Instagram favourite Finch Bakery are heading to Manchester with a new pop-up in February.

Lauren and Rachel Finch actually started messing around in the kitchen whilst doing their degrees at university - and the business is flying.

Their famous gut-busting treats like cookie pies, cake jars, ‘school dinner cake’, giant celebration cakes and munchable brownies and blondies will be stocking the shelves of a new space in Harvey Nichols.

21 New Cathedral Street, M1 1AD | Opening 7 February

Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens has already made its way to Manchester from the states, with a site up and running at the Trafford Centre.

But now it's expanding again and spreading its wings to the Arndale too, taking over a site next to Nando's.

They'll be serving their famous chicken tenders alongside a range of 15 signature dipping sauces including blue cheese, sriracha garlic and the mouth-numbing fiery inferno.

Manchester Arndale, M4 3AD | Opening 24 February

Black Milk

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Manchester’s favourite ‘cereal’ cafe, Black Milk, has opened a new dessert spot inside Macclesfield’s Picturedrome.

The new cafe is serving up all of Black Milk’s signature sweet treats alongside some brand new baked ones as it takes on its own unit inside the former cinema.

There's luxury gelato, milkshakes, loaded freak shakes, alcoholic milkshakes, plus heaped ice cream sundaes and Biscoff and red velvet cheesecakes.

Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU | Open now

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]]> 265748 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/sport/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-wsl-manchester-derby-this-week/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:30:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=265904

There's only five days to go before people take to their seats for the Barclays FA Women’s Super League Manchester derby, and it's fair to say that this is a pretty special one.

It's true that derby matches are always known for having that extra competitive edge.

No matter the city, no matter the competition, and no matter what's at stake, if you ask any player or fan, a derby is undoubtedly one of the biggest matches in the football events calendar, and even though the want to win games is what drives clubs all season long, there’s just something about a derby victory that's a little bit sweeter than the others.

In a city that's as football-obsessed as Manchester, a derby win is the chance to claim some bragging rights, the chance to feel a sense of pride in the shirt you're wearing, and crucially, the chance to paint the city red or blue.

The history of the women's Manchester derby may only date back a couple of years, but there's been no shortage of memorable moments - and this one looks set to be the same.

After COVID-19 restrictions forced stadiums across the world to fall silent from March 2020, this upcoming derby is the first to be held at Manchester City Women's home ground of the Academy Stadium where fans will be allowed inside - but when is the derby, what time does it kick-off, how do you grab tickets, and what are the players saying ahead of the match?

We've rounded up everything you need to know before the big day.

When is it, and what time is kick-off?

There's really not long to wait now, as the Barclays FA Women’s Super League Manchester derby is happening on Sunday 13 February 2022, and it'll be the ninth time the two heavy-hitting teams have faced each other.

The match will be kicking-off just after midday at 12:30pm GMT.

Where is it taking place?

This derby will be taking place at City's home ground of the Academy Stadium.

The stadium is a part of the wider, state-of-the-art, 80-acre training facility known as the Etihad Campus in East Manchester.

Situated only 400 metres from the City of Manchester - or 'the Etihad' - Stadium, the Academy Stadium is linked to the mother ground via a 190-metre bridge across the intersection of Ashton New Road and Alan Turing Way.

How do you get there?

The Academy Stadium is easily-accessible, and there's plenty of ways to get there.

Car

Supporters can park in the Blue Car Park (M11 3DU) free of charge for Women's games.

Accessible parking is available onsite at the Academy Stadium in the North car park - which needs to be pre-booked in advance by contacting access@mancity.com before each game - and a resident parking scheme is in place in the streets around, which is strictly enforced and identified through on-street signage.

There are also a number of satellite car parks around the stadium, although Manchester City does not endorse these.

Walking

According to the official Manchester City website, it will take approximately 30-minutes to walk to the Academy Stadium from the city centre, and there is a safe, well lit, and signposted walking route available from Manchester Piccadilly Station if you follow the ‘City Link’ signs.

Buses and Cycling

If you're looking to get there by bus, then there are bus stops adjacent to the stadium, and the stop is the Asda superstore opposite the North Gate entrance.

There's also a number of bike racks around the stadium too.

Metrolink and Metrolink Park & Ride

Metrolink runs from the city centre, including Manchester Piccadilly station to the Velopark stop and on towards Ashton, and the journey time from Piccadilly Station takes 12-minutes.

Journeys to the stadium are really easy from the many Park & Ride sites on the Metrolink network, and parking is free for Metrolink passengers, with the journey time to the stadium is approximately 25-minutes.

You can find more information about getting to the stadium via the Manchester City website.

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What are the players saying?

Ahead of the Manchester derby, The Manc got the chance to sit down with Manchester City Women forward Ellen White to chat about all things City, her time at the club so far, the best advice she’s ever been given, life outside the world of football, and most importantly, how she’s feeling about the biggest game of the season.

"I think one of the most exciting things for us is to be playing at home and having our fans there to support us back in the stadium," White explains.

"As much as we want everyone to stay safe and we understand why we couldn’t have fans in the stadium, for us, they really give us an extra edge and they give us energy, so it’s really special to have them back and to feel closer to them."

"We just want them to enjoy it."

Read more: Man City’s Ellen White on her club career, life outside football, and the upcoming Manchester derby

She continued: "A derby day’s always feisty, it’s always competitive, and I think both sets of fans and staff understand what’s at stake because of the rivalry - but for us, we want Manchester to be blue, so that’s our priority.”

"We’re not underestimating this derby, so it’ll be a really exciting one for us."

You can read the interview in full here.

Where can you get tickets, and how much do they cost?

Tickets for the Barclays FA Women’s Super League Manchester Derby on Sunday 13 February 2022 are available from £8 for adults and from £3 for Under 16’s, and you can also grab Hospitality Tickets - which include a padded seat located on the halfway line, a three-course meal, and access to the cash bar - from £72 too.

Manchester City said they are selling fast and are expecting a packed crowd for the game.

You can grab tickets from the Manchester City website here.

What can you expect on matchday?

Fans heading to the Academy Stadium on the day of the derby can expect everything from dedicated fanzones, and the chance to ‘meet the Moonies’ - City’s much-loved mascots, Moonchester and Moonbeam - as well as DJs playing lots of live music, and free hot / soft drinks included in ticket prices.

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Is it being shown on TV?

Yes it is.

As the 2021-22 season is the first WSL campaign to have games shown on network free-to-air TV as part of a landmark broadcast deal, fans who aren't able to make it to the game on Sunday will be able to watch it live on the BBC.

The match will be shown on both BBC Two and on BBC iPlayer.

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]]> 265904 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/chester-zoo-is-giving-away-30000-free-tickets-to-local-schools/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:03:50 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266182

In a bid to inspire a whole new generation of young conservationists, Chester Zoo is giving away a 30,000 free tickets to local schools.

Children and students at nurseries, primary and secondary schools, and even colleges across Greater Manchester and are being invited the UK's largest charity zoo to explore conservation up close at the 128-acre zoological gardens as part of organised educational visits designed to spark a passion for saving species, Cheshire Live reports.

The scheme is in support of the charity’s continued efforts to prevent extinction.

Conservation education experts from the zoo are said to be especially keen for the tickets to help schools in more disadvantaged local areas.

Looking to highlight the vital role that young people have to play in creating a more sustainable future for people and wildlife, staff at the charity zoo are leading calls for educational reform and are championing a move to see conservation education embedded into the curriculum nationwide after having already seen it work successfully in the North West.

"With so many species threatened with extinction, it’s crucial now, more than ever, that we all play our part in creating a more sustainable future," explained Charlotte Smith - Director of Conservation Education and Engagement at Chester Zoo.

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"Learning about animals with our educational experts in the amazing setting of our zoological gardens can create a lifelong connection to nature, inspiring young people to take action and make a difference to the future of our planet.

"Children have experienced so much disruption during the last couple of years.

"It’s important that they have opportunities to spend time in nature, which has a whole host of mental and physical benefits, [and] with an increase in young people’s awareness and desire to be involved in conservation, zoos and schools play an important role in giving them the skills and knowledge to protect the incredible biodiversity of our planet."

Read more: Chester Zoo unveils 'Conservation Masterplan' to prevent wildlife extinction

The ticket initiative - which has been running since 2017 - is open to all education institutions which haven’t received free tickets to Chester Zoo within the last three years, and visits are available on weekdays between 1 November 2022 and 28 February 2023.

You can apply by downloading and completing an application form here, sending it to learning@chesterzoo.org by 28 February 2022.

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Visits are available on weekdays between 1 November 2022 and 28 February 2023, during term time. Home educators are also eligible🙌

To apply, download an application form and send it to learning@chesterzoo.org by 28 February 2022.https://t.co/r18cs8vjmq

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We're giving away 30,000 FREE tickets to school children across the UK!📚

We want to EMPOWER young people to protect the planet and create a brighter future for wildlife🌍❤️️

👇Want to visit? Check out details👇 pic.twitter.com/SLJ1I0IIoQ

— Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) February 1, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/staff-member-behind-racist-meme-no-longer-works-for-cruz-101-nightclub-says/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:13:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266201

A Cruz 101 employee who posted a racist meme has been removed from the business.

The nightclub posted a statement this afternoon confirming that the staff member in question 'no longer works' for the company.

The gay nightclub on Princess Street launched an investigation when one of its team members posted an offensive meme on Instagram.

Cruz 101 says that it has a zero tolerance policy to abuse and will 'encourage the calling out of hate'.

They said that the former employee 'made a serious error of judgement'.

The full statement from the club said: "Earlier this week a member of our staff made a serious error of judgement and shared a racist post on Instagram. Following an investigation, that member of staff no longer works for our company.

"Whilst this former employee made this post in their own time & on their own personal page, it has raised a very important conversation around how people of colour feel in all LGBTO+ spaces.

"We commit to continue our work as a diverse & inclusive club at the heart of the LGBTO+ community in Manchester, and whilst we're discussing many ideas currently that we hope to let you all know about soon, we have some things we can implement immediately.

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"Our zero-tolerance policy to any abuse will be strengthened.

"Our managers will be available all night, at any time, to report incidents of abuse to. Be that racism, transphobia, homophobia or anything else. They will take immediate action to resolve this. As a customer simply ask to see the manager at reception.

"All our staff will receive training and have a clear process to follow should they see or hear any form of abuse.

Read more: Manchester’s tiniest wine bar has opened inside a village of shipping containers

"With these commitments we will solidify a culture which encourages the calling out of hate. We will not tolerate it."

People have praised the club for its swift action, with one person responding: "Fair play! Hats off to you for doing the right thing. We should love everyone regardless."

Another said: "Well done @Cruz101Official for treating this issue with the seriousness that it deserves, and for your commitment to make the venue a safer place for LGBTQ+ people of colour. Racism has no place in LGBTQ+ spaces or in our communities."

Someone else commented: "Its such a rare moment of relief that a company I spend my money on has shown solidarity in seeing/listening to QPOC and advocating for our comfort and safety. I was honestly expecting them to keep him on."

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A statement regarding the incident earlier this week. pic.twitter.com/mZ70ucJnk6

— Cruz 101 Manchester (@Cruz101Official) February 4, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/topics-for-gcse-and-a-level-exams-to-be-published-in-advance/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:13:28 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266247

Teenagers in England will today learn what topics they will be tested on in this summer’s GCSE and A-Level exams.

This summer, for the first time since 2019, GCSE and A-Level exams will be sat after they were cancelled for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and now it's been announced that pupils will today receive advance information on the topics that will appear on the exams to help them prepare for and focus on their revision.

But what exactly does this mean?

Well, for some text-based subjects, such as English Language, the advanced information may include the genre or period that unseen texts used during exams will be drawn from, and then for subjects such as Maths, Combined Science, and Physics, equation sheets will be provided to reduce the number of formulas students need to memorise.

Subjects such as Art and Design - which are only assessed through coursework - will not feature any advanced information, however, and then in humanities subjects such as English Literature, History, Ancient History, and Geography, advanced information will not be released, but students will instead students will be assessed on fewer topics.

The information covers about 300 specifications across GCSE, AS and A-Levels, and will appear on different exam board websites from this morning.

The Department for Education (DfE) said the change - which was announced last year - is not intended to reduce the range of content pupils need to be taught, however, and exam boards also decided they would release information in February rather than earlier in the academic year, as headteachers had called for, so that pupils would continue to learn the entire curriculum.

The measure is said to be more focused on helping build students’ confidence.

Speaking ahead of the topics being released in advance today, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said: "Exams are the best and fairest form of assessment, and we firmly intend for them to take place this summer, giving students a fair chance to show what they know.

"We know students have faced challenges during the pandemic, which is why we’ve put fairness for them at the forefront of our plans.

"The information to help with their revision published today, as well as the range of other adaptations, will make sure they can do themselves justice in their exams this summer."

In addition to the advance publishing of topics, exam papers will also be graded more generously this summer than in a normal exam year, although they will not with the assessment watchdog Ofqual setting grade boundaries at a "midway point" between 2021 and when exams were last sat in 2019.

Also speaking ahead of the announcements this morning, Geoff Barton - the General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders - said: "We look forward to seeing the information being published to help students focus their revision for this summer’s exams [and] it is extremely important that this really does help to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on learning."

"We will be studying it in detail to ensure that it provides fairness to students of all ability levels," he added.

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]]> 266247 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/thornton-manor-issues-update-following-huge-blaze-that-saw-guests-evacuated/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:47:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266256

Thornton Manor, a popular wedding venue in the north west, has issued a statement after a huge fire forced guests to be evacuated over the weekend.

Fire crews were called on Saturday evening to reports of a blaze at the Grade II-listed Thornton Manor.

The initial fire was extinguished before the fire service arrived, but they found it had spread to the roof.

Guests were woken at 1.30am on Sunday morning by firefighters evacuating the property, the Liverpool Echo reports.

Eye witnesses reported seeing 10-foot flames on the roof and smoke billowing from the historic three-storey building.

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The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service described it as a 'challenging' incident which saw crews remain on site until at least Sunday afternoon.

The Cheshire venue has now released a statement addressing the 'difficult' situation.

Thornton Manor posted: "Thank you for all of your support at such a difficult time. It is greatly appreciated!

Read more: The new restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this month | February 2022

"Luckily, nobody was hurt and we are so overwhelmed by all of the lovely messages we have received today.

"We will be in touch with all of our brides and grooms in due course when we can assess the situation further.

"Thank you again for your patience. We have the most incredible team who are very optimistic in the restoration of our beautiful building."

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Awful scenes at @thorntonmanor last night, our thoughts are with everyone there and especially all the amazing staff we have had the pleasure to work with. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/JCDHytTunh

— Lytham Event Company (@LythamEvent) February 6, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/private-parking-fines-to-be-capped-at-50-in-england-as-part-of-government-crackdown/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:00:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266268

The government has announced that the majority of fines issued by private operators will be cut by up to 50% as part of a new crackdown on "cowboy" firms.

Under a new parking code of practice, which is being introduced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the maximum fine allowed to be issued by private car parking firms will be reduced from £100 to £50 for most cases in England and Wales, excluding London.

According to the new rules, private car parks will also have to display prices more clearly, use a fairer appeal system, and give drivers a 10-minute grace period for lateness.

The maximum charge will be reduced to £50 in most cases, or £70 for more serious breaches.

When appealing fines, parking terms and conditions will also have to be clearly displayed in a bid to end firms hiding behind "non-specific, pseudo-legal and aggressive language", although innocent mistakes, such as mistyping a registration number into a ticket machine, will be excused however.

A single parking appeals service would also be created to handle complaints.

Private firms who breach the new code could end up having their access to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) data cut off, which means they could be banned from collecting fines in the future, yet this is expected to only kick-in from the end of 2023.

Speaking on the new government crackdown, Neil O'Brien - Minister for Levelling Up - said: "Private firms issue roughly 22,000 parking tickets every day, often adopting a system of misleading and confusing signage, aggressive debt collection and unreasonable fees designed to extort money from motorists.

"The new Code Of Practice will set out a clear vision with the interests of safe motorists at its heart, while cracking down on the worst offenders who put other people in danger and hinder our emergency services from carrying out their duties."

Vehicle insurance and breakdown companies the AA and RAC have welcomed the new code.

Edmund King - President of the AA - said: "These much-needed upgrades to private parking rules will give better protection to drivers [as] for too long, those caught by private parking firms simply pay the charge to get rid of it [but] thankfully these days are numbered.

"Drivers should feel confident that having a single code of practice and a new appeals charter will give them confidence to appeal and be properly heard.

"We are also pleased that honest mistakes, like mistyping the car registration into the machine, will now be automatically cancelled."

"The RAC has campaigned for years to end the sharp practices in the private parking sector," added Nicholas Lyes - Head of Roads Policy at the RAC.

"So we welcome the new national code that will usher in higher standards and will introduce a lower cap on penalty charge notices, an independent appeals system, and an end to rip-off debt collection fees.

"This will undoubtedly make drivers’ experience of using private car parks fairer while at the same time force rogue operators to clean up their acts once and for all."

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]]> 266268 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/uk-and-ireland-launch-joint-bid-to-host-the-euro-2028-tournament/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:14:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266276

Football might actually be coming home in 2028, as the UK and Ireland launch a joint bid to host the UEFA EURO tournament.

If successful, it would see the massive sports event held across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.

The five football associations have agreed not to bid on the 2030 FIFA World Cup, an idea that was backed in the Conservative 2019 election manifesto.

Instead, efforts will be focused on bringing the EUFA EURO 2028 tournament onto home turf.

England and Scotland hosted several matches in the 2020 EURO competition.

A joint statement from the five football associations said: "Hosting a UEFA EURO offers a similar return on investment, with the European tournament carrying a far lower delivery cost and the potential of the benefits being realised sooner.

"It would be an honour and a privilege to collectively host UEFA EURO 2028 and to welcome all of Europe.

"It would also be a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the true impact of hosting a world-class football tournament by driving positive change and leaving a lasting legacy across our communities.

Read more: Private parking fines to be capped at £50 in England as part of government crackdown

"We believe the UK and the Republic of Ireland can offer UEFA and European football something special in 2028 – a compact and unique five-way hosting collaboration that will provide a great experience for the teams and the fans.

"We continue to collaborate with our Government Partners of the UK and Ireland about the next steps."

The host of the EURO 2028 tournament won't be announced until September 2023.

Featured image: Dolapo Ayoade on Unsplash

]]> 266276 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/insulate-britain-admits-that-its-road-blocking-protests-across-the-uk-failed/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:22:48 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266296

Insulate Britain has admitted that its series of road-blocking protests across the UK "failed", but has warned that its next demonstrations will be "more ambitious".

The environmental campaigners - who famously infuriated motorists last November by repeatedly bringing traffic to a standstill on some of the country's busiest roads, including on the M56 near Manchester Airport - has issued a strongly-worded statement today, and has insisted that "we're just getting started".

Previous demonstrations have seen activists from the group - which is calling for better insulation in UK homes - glue themselves to roads to block traffic, have ink thrown on them, be dragged off roads by angry members of the public, and spark furious reactions from drivers caught up in the disruption.

Announcing in a statement posted to its website and shared on social media today, Insulate Britain said it "must acknowledge we have failed".

"We failed to move our irresponsible government to take meaningful action to prevent thousands of us from dying in our cold homes during the energy price crisis," the group admitted.

https://twitter.com/InsulateLove/status/1490616970919784449?s=20&t=7TqIrYVeElDCQ3Zcc_2uPQ

"We have failed to make this heartless government put its people over profit and insulate our homes to do our part in lowering the UK’s emissions, we have failed to encourage our government to get up from their drinks parties, go to their desk and get on with the job, and we failed in getting enough of you to join us on the roads to hold this treasonous and corrupt government to account."

Read more: Insulate Britain protesters ‘glued to the floor' block M56 near Manchester Airport

Insulate Britain said it would continue its "campaign of civil resistance because we only have the next two to three years to sort it out and prevent us completely failing our children".

It continued it its statement: "Now we must accept that we have lost another year, so our next campaign of civil resistance against the betrayal of this country must be even more ambitious, and more of us must take a stand.

"More of you need to join us. We don't get to be bystanders. We either act against evil or we participate in it.

"We haven't gone away. We're just getting started."

The group has claimed it will be "off the roads" if the government meets its two demands to help tackle the climate crisis.

The first demand is that ministers must "immediately promise to fully fund and take responsibility for the insulation of all social housing in Britain by 2025", and the second is that the government must promise to produce a "legally-binding national plan" within four months to fund the full insulation retrofit of all homes in Britain by 2030.

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STATEMENT: WE MUST ACKNOWLEDGE WE HAVE FAILED

“We are not heroes, we are not clairvoyants; Insulating Britain’s cold and leaky homes is the first no-brainer step in reducing our energy needs as a nation…”

Read in full: https://t.co/JQxaBKThVV

— Insulate Britain (@InsulateLove) February 7, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/a-breakfast-pizza-bottomless-brunch-has-launched-inside-the-arndale/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:21:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266297

A brand new bottomless brunch deal has launched in Manchester, with breakfast pizzas on the menu.

PizzaLuxe is the latest restaurant to jump on the bottomless brunch train, serving unlimited cocktails alongside its menu of Roman-style pizzas.

The pizza bar, which opened inside the Arndale's Halle Place food court last summer, will be going bottomless every weekend between 11am and 5pm.

With walk-ins welcome, guests will be able to choose any 13" pizza or brunch item and wash it down with as many cocktails, prosecco, beer or soft drinks they fancy for 90 minutes.

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A star of the £30 bottomless brunch menu is PizzaLuxe's breakfast pizzas, which are topped with sausage, bacon, egg and breakfast sauce (with a mushroom, tomato and egg version for vegetarians).

More conventional pizza toppings are also available, like the Melanzane (roasted aubergine, sundried tomato, red onion, peppers, mushroom and feta) and the Chorizo (with chorizo, goat's cheese, roasted grapes and honey).

Other brunch dishes include the Pane Colazione, a freshly-baked breakfast roll stuffed with back bacon, pork sausage, free-range egg and mozzarella.

On the cocktail side of things, there are porn star martinis, strawberry and basil daiquiris, Tommy's margaritas and Amaretto Sours.

Read more: The new restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this month | February 2022

PizzaLuxe founder Paul Goodale said: "Eat and drink to your heart's content with unlimited pizza and cocktails, and spend the best ninety minutes of your weekend at PizzaLuxe."

The bottomless brunch is available between 11am and 5pm, Friday to Sunday.

Brunch will be available at the new PizzaLuxe flagship restaurant, in Manchester Arndale Halle Place from 4th February onwards, from Friday through to Sunday between 11AM - 5PM.

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]]> 266297 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-is-finally-set-to-get-an-hm-home-store/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:03:07 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266326

It appears that Manchester will finally have its very own H&M Home store from this spring.

Hoardings for the popular homeware brand have appeared in the Trafford Centre teasing its arrival in the coming months.

The high street staple launched its own range of homeware back in 2009, which is now sold in shops across the country.

There are already H&M Home presences in London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Leeds, to name a few, some as stand-alone stores and others as dedicated home departments inside larger H&M stores.

And now, after years of asking, Mancs will finally be able to browse its amazing homewares in the flesh.

The Trafford Centre's H&M closed at the end of November for a refit, and is set to reopen soon with an H&M Home inside, the shopping centre confirmed.

H&M said that the new store will focus on customer experience and sustainability.

The Swedish brand is working to create a 'bespoke interior look and feel'.

Read more: A breakfast pizza bottomless brunch has launched inside the Arndale

Toni Galli, country manager for H&M UK and Ireland said: "We are super excited to be offering our customers a brand new store at the Trafford Centre this Spring.

"Our aim is to offer our customers a modern and meaningful shopping experience were style, creativity and culture are celebrated, and we are confident that our new store at the Trafford Centre will offer exactly this.

"We cannot wait to share more details with our customers soon!"

Featured image: H&M

]]> 266326 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/walkers-teases-the-return-of-iconic-prawn-cocktail-wotsits-and-fans-cant-wait/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:28:01 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266342

Walkers is teasing "something big" this week, and fans are already speculating that it may be the return of an iconic discontinued crisp.

The leading crisps manufacturer hasn't really given much away at this point, but it has taken to its official social media platforms to announce that "something big is coming" on the 18 February, and judging by the short video shared - which makes use of the eyes and prawn emojis - it's easy to see why fans believe it'll be relaunching the long-discontinued prawn cocktail-flavoured Wotsits.

Throughout the years, there have been numerous calls from the public to bring back Prawn Cocktail Wotsits after the fan-favourite flavour was withdrawn more than a decade ago.

Around two years ago, Walkers announced that the sizzling steak and flaming hot Wotsits flavours would be making a comeback, and then prawn cocktail Quavers were also reintroduced last year too.

But despite this, crisps lovers have still continued to demand the iconic Prawn Cocktail Wotsits flavour return to show shelves.

https://twitter.com/walkers_crisps/status/1489637426922508294?s=20&t=1L7xvqeO3B-uzZX6_7lvHA

There have even been petitions made fighting for the cause, including by us here at The Manc.

After Walkers announced the return of the two other retro flavours back in early 2020, but we found out that Prawn Cocktail wasn't one of those, The Manc set up a Change.org petition calling for their comeback, which read: "Walkers have just revealed they will be bringing back two of their iconic flavour Wotsits - sizzling steak and flaming hot - however, this has meant Prawn Cocktail has been snubbed.

"Everyone knows that Prawn Cocktail was, and always will be, the best flavour Wotsit, so we want Walkers to bring them back. Immediately.

"That is all."

Over 8,309 ended up putting their names to the petition.

Read more: We’ve started a petition to bring back prawn cocktail Wotsits

After the teaser video was shared to Walkers' official social media accounts at the end of the last week, the post gained hundreds of likes and comments from fans.

"Prawn cocktail Wotsits please tell me they're back for good," one fan wrote.

A second shared: "I can’t wait if it’s prawn cocktail Wotsits", while a third eager fan added: "Omg you will literally make my life complete if you bring back prawn cocktail Wotsits, they were the best."

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Something BIG is coming….Want to be the first to know WOT it is? Just ♥️ this.
🍤👀 #WotsThis pic.twitter.com/Nmjd8uCO0D

— Walkers Crisps (@walkers_crisps) February 4, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/a-club-night-dedicated-to-the-legendary-jillys-rockworld-is-heading-to-manchester/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:35:16 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266353

Jilly's Rockworld was one of Manchester's best nightclubs, a haven for indie rock and alternative music.

The legendary Oxford Road venue shut down for good in 2010 - but fans will soon be able to relive those glory days with a dedicated club night.

The O2 Ritz will be throwing a huge party with all the rock n roll favourites that made the club so iconic.

Taking place at the Whitworth Street West concert hall on April 9, A Tribute to Jilly's Rockworld will run into the early hours.

Former Jilly's DJs will be on the decks to recreate the magic of the long-lost club.

Before it was Jilly's, the venue was known as Fagin's, and hosted famous faces including Cliff Richard and LuLu.

Beneath Fagin's was Rafters, or Music Box, which welcomed performances from Motorhead, Joy Division and Depeche Mode.

Read more: You can now revisit Jilly’s Rockworld after a genius Manchester lad recreated it in VR

The club would stay open until 7am on Fridays, with Pot Noodles sold behind the bar to keep people dancing until dawn.

The O2 Ritz posted: "Do You Wanna Get Rocked? Join us on Saturday 09 April 2022 when we pay tribute to legendary Manchester institution Jillys Rockworld.

"Get ready to hear all your rock n roll favourites bought to you by the Jilly's DJs! Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster United Kingdom."

Featured image: O2 Ritz

]]> 266353 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/up-to-a-third-of-teens-in-the-uk-found-to-consume-energy-drinks-weekly/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:30:55 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266370

New research has found that up to a third of teenagers in the UK are drinking at least one energy drink a week.

The study by the Department of Health and Social Care - which was triggered after the government ran a consultation on banning the sale of energy drinks to children in 2018, but did not have sufficient evidence for - analysed data from thousands of UK children, and found that many under-18s enjoy caffeinated energy drinks weekly.

Worrying figures found that some even have them at least five days a week.

The study also compared the consumption by UK children with youngsters in other countries from around the world, including the US and Canada.

The authors of the report - which has been published in the BMJ Open - say that those who have a high consumption of drinks may get headaches and sleep problems, and it's also been linked to worse educational outcomes.

For the study, experts from the University of York and University College London (UCL) examined what type and how many energy drinks British children were consuming, and also looked into any potential impact on young people's physical and mental health and their behaviour.

The study found that between 13% to 67% of children worldwide had consumed energy drinks in the past year.

A review of other UK studies and datasets in the report - which included thousands of young people - found that between 3% and 32% of children consumed energy drinks at least one day a week, and according to experts, one large UK study also found that around a quarter of teenagers aged 13 and 14 had one energy drink or more every week, which rises to between a quarter and a third of children aged 15 to 16.

Overall results from the study suggested that having the drinks five or more days a week was linked to low psychological, physical, educational, and overall wellbeing.

Experts also found that boys drank more than girls, while consuming energy drinks was associated with, sleep problems, alcohol use, smoking, irritability, and even being excluded from school.

Explaining more on the findings of the study, Claire Khouja - lead author of the paper, from the University of York - said: "While more research is needed to track the effects of energy drinks on children who drink them, our research has uncovered consistent evidence of links between the regular consumption of these drinks and harmful effects on children's overall wellbeing.

"These findings offer support for a government policy banning the sale of energy drinks to children.

"Our study also indicates that children who are better informed about the contents of energy drinks, drink less, suggesting that an education campaign and/or more prominent warnings on packaging could reduce consumption."

Researchers for the latest study said their findings relied on surveys, so they cannot prove that energy drinks cause problems for children, and they added that although their overall findings was consistent, it was weak, and further studies could still be needed.

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]]> 266370 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/northern-teens-go-viral-after-restaurant-praises-their-mature-attitudes-at-meal-out/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:49:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266394

A trio of Leeds lads have gone viral this past weekend after an Italian restaurant praised their "mature attitude" during a meal out.

Pals Will, 12, and Leo and Charlie, both 13, usually meet up every weekend to play together, the Yorkshire Evening Post reported, however this past weekend, the classic Northern rainy weather had put a bit of a dampener on their plans, so they decided to head to the popular restaurant Salute at The White Swan in Rothwell for some food instead, as it's a restaurant that Leo usually goes to with his grandma.

When the trio arrived at the restaurant, they sat down and told staff that they only had £9 between them and asked politely if that would be "enough" for a pizza and water to share between them.

As management at the restaurant recognised Leo from his regular visits, they decided to treat the lads to an extra pizza and some fries for their "mature attitude".

The restaurant took to social media to share the heartwarming story of the lads' visit.

Explaining in a now-viral Facebook post, Salute at The White Swan said: "They came to Salute asking for a table of three, and they said they had £9 and asked if that would be ‘enough’ for a pizza and water to share.

"In exchange for their mature attitude to dining out, Salute decided to treated them to extra fries and extra pizza."

The restaurant even revealed that Will even took some of the leftover pizza and breadsticks home to share with his baby sister too.

Staff said that the lads' parents should be "so proud" of them.

The photo showing the lads smiling at their table shared to the restaurant's Facebook page on Sunday has since gone viral globally, amassing over 44,000 interactions, thousands of shares, and hundreds of comments from people both praising the lads for their attitudes, and the restaurant for "always looking for the good" in people.

"Smashing lads well done, and thanks to those at The Swan who have praised them - we have some awesome young people," one person commented.

Another added: "That's warmed my heart to read. Loads of young people out there that parents can be proud of, and the lads are an example of that. Keep going the way you are and be proud of yourselves."

"Lads, that is awesome. You're clearly a credit to your families, school and wider society, so great to read, and good on the staff for your care and generosity," a third said.

The restaurant said they hoped the lads' parents would see the post, and their wish ended up coming true as Leo's mum, Lucy-Rae Prince, commented underneath the picture saying: "Thanks so much for your call letting us know how polite our boys were today and for looking after them like you did - above and beyond."

"Thank you for sharing this," she also added.

Lucy also told the Yorkshire Evening Post that she is "so proud" of Leo and his friends for being "so polite and well mannered", and said that for them to be recognised in such "a lovely way" by Salute was "just amazing for all of us."

Staff at Salute at The White Swan also told the YEP that they had been "blown away" with the response to the post.

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]]> 266394 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/sports-direct-is-taking-over-manchesters-long-vacant-bhs-site-in-the-arndale/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:24:13 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266404

Sports Direct has confirmed it will open a new flagship store in the former BHS site in Manchester Arndale.

The sportswear giant is moving into the five-floor unit formerly occupied by the department store.

BHS shut down its Manchester store in 2016 when the company crashed into administration, and its former home in the Arndale has been mostly vacant ever since.

Now, Sports Direct has signed a 15-year lease on the 58,500 sq ft unit and will relocate from its existing location in the shopping centre, doubling its footprint.

Due to open late this year, the new shop will incorporate several Sports Direct brands, like USC, Game, Evans Cycles and Belong Esports Arena.

The sportswear brand has had a presence in the Arndale since 2009, selling everything from athletics equipment to camping gear.

It also sells the latest football kits, tapping into Manchester's huge football industry.

Other brands that have moved into the Arndale in recent months include Debenhams.com, Tommy Hilfiger, Kurt Geiger, Kick Game and Canada Goose.

Paperchase has also recently taken over a 1,000 sq ft unit previously occupied by Thorntons.

Scott Linard, portfolio director at M&G Real Estate, said: "Despite the challenges faced by the retail industry over the past few years, Manchester Arndale has remained resilient throughout the pandemic, completing 25 new leases throughout 2020 and 2021.

"We are therefore delighted that Sports Direct have not only chosen to commit its long-term future to the centre, but also double the size of its store.

"This demonstrates the confidence that major retailers have in Manchester Arndale as every year it attracts millions of visitors from across the North West and beyond thanks to its prime city centre location, excellent transport links, and its eclectic mix of leisure operators, F&B providers, and international brands.

Read more: Northern teens go viral after restaurant praises their ‘mature attitudes’ at meal out

"Sports Direct is a key driver of footfall for the centre, as it appeals to Manchester’s love of sport and especially to the younger demographic in the city.

"This latest letting is set to be the start of an action-packed year for Manchester Arndale as we look forward to growing our diverse mix of tenants to ensure it remains the North West’s premier shopping destination."

The new Sports Direct store will open at the Arndale, on the corner of Market Street and High Street, at the end of 2022.

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]]> 266404 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/salfords-sounds-from-the-other-city-festival-returns-for-2022-after-two-year-break/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:21:50 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266414

Salford’s beloved Sounds From the Other City festival (SFTOC) has announced it will return to Chapel street's pubs, churches and community corners in 2022, bringing new music, performance and art to Salford once again.

Spreading across a host of exciting indie venues, it will celebrate intimate gigs in small spaces - taking over the likes of Bexley Square, Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse, fivefourstudios, Hot Bed Press, Old Pint Pot, Partisan, Porta, Regent Trading Estate, Saint Philip's Church and The New Oxford.

Manchester International Festival's new cultural space, The Factory, will also present a stage of up-and-coming artists as part of the SFTOC ahead of its official opening next year.

The festival has released its initial line-up today, welcoming a host of local Greater Manchester talent from across the city to perform following a two-year break.

Names to watch out for on this year's roster include Manchester's LayFullStop, Jenna G, OneDa, Katbrownsugar, Mali Hayes, Jazztronica, and LYR (Land Yacht Regatta) - the brainchild of UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and his bandmates Patrick James Pearson and Richard Walters.

Elsewhere, Chandé and Gracie T, fresh off the back of their iconic 2021 B2B Boiler Room set, will bring a mix of garage, funky and classic Asian bangers to Salford.

Joining them on the bill will be much-lauded British electronic music producer Holy Other and Grove, the proudly black and queer Bristol-based producer, vocalist and DJ.

Many more artists due to appear on the lineup are still to be announced.

This year's community festival promises to recapture the "true, sweat-drenched, hands-on DIY SFTOC spirit".

A regular sell-out, despite having taken two years off there's no doubt that Sounds from the Other City is a genuine DIY success story and has a reputation for championing huge breakout artists at early points in their career.

In previous years, the festival has housed early performances from a diverse mix of artists including 2017 Mercury Music Prize winner Sampha, Manchester BBC Sound of 2018 nominee IAMDDB, Slowthai, Marina, Alt-J, James Ferraro, Hannah Peel, GoGo Penguin and Black Midi.

SFTOC has been a firm underground favourite with music lovers since 2005, delivering a unique annual event that champions local promoters and celebrates the off-kilter beauty of Salford, the oft-overlooked ‘other city’ to Manchester.

Taking place across the May Bank Holiday, this year the festival will kick off on Sunday 1 May 2022.

Riv Burns, Creative Director for the festival, said: “Coming back from two years without a festival was always going to be daunting.

"The support of our extended community from crowdfunders in 2020, through to purchasing tickets in the back end of 2021 with just a date announced, through to sheer enthusiasm from promoters and artists has been overwhelming and humbling.

“This first wave of artists is so unbelievably exciting and quintessentially SFTOC, I'm really proud and can’t wait to bring this AND MORE to Chapel St and the surrounding area on Sunday 1st May. It really is shaping up to be a vintage year, full of magic, collaboration and new faces. One you don’t want to miss.”

This year's artists have been selected by Manchester tastemakers Alphaville, Band on the Wall, Beauty Witch, Big People Music, Daytimers, Fat Out, Good Afternoon, Grey Lantern, Heavenly Recordings, Hey! Manchester, Kiss Me Again, Ladies Music Pub, Love Rain, NIAMOS, Now Wave, Partisan Collective, Reform Radio, Strange Days, Sweet Vibrations Radio, The Factory, Tru Luv and VAM.

The full Sounds From the Other City (SFTOC) 2022 lineup announcement so far:

Call it a Truce - Chandé (DJ) - Contours - Do you Remember the First Time? (DJ) - For Breakfast - Frazer (DJ) - Freya Beer - Glue 70 - Gracie T (DJ) - Grove - Gut Level (DJ) - Holy Other - Isaiah Hull - Jenna G (DJ) - Juke Joint (DJ) - Katbrownsugar (DJ) - Kid Katharsis - LayFullstop - LYR - Mali Hayes - Mandy, Indiana - Modern Nature - Nayana Iz - Obeka (LIVE) - OneDa - Psychederek - Sarah Bates - The Bug Club - The Rebel - Wesley Gonzalez

To buy tickets, visit the website here.

Feature image - Sounds From the Other City

]]> 266414 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/caroline-martins-the-2022-great-british-menu-chef-representing-the-north-west-on-bbc-two/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:44:34 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266459

Great British Menu contestant Caroline Martins is the Brazilian chef in Manchester creating fusion dishes that look like something out of a fairy tale.

From edible candles made from beef fat to desserts disguised as the archetypal poisonous toadstool known as fly agaric, appearance and reality diverge on the plate at her Ancoats' fusion pop-up The São Paulo Project.

Now, as well as sending foodies flocking to Blossom Street Social, she's appearing on our TV screens this week in the North West heat of BBC Two's Great British Menu - representing Manchester as one of four regional contestants.

This will be her first appearance on the show. This week, she will face off against fellow North West chefs Dave Critchley, Sam Lomas and Stevie Lamb.

Playful as ever, her Great British Menu dishes will pay homage to her favourite BBC shows, including Monty Python and Red Dwarf.

When does Great British Menu North West heat air on BBC Two?

Series 17 of the professional cheffing competition airs on BBC Two from 1 February at 8pm, and will be screened every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night for the following eight weeks.

This year, the North West heat starts on Tuesday 8 February.

Who is 2022 Great British Menu chef Caroline Martins?

Born in Barretos, Brazil, Caroline Martins spent her twenties training and then working as a physicist to fulfill her family's ambitions, before making the switch to cheffing in a curveball career move.

Originally hailing from the "Brazilian Texas", she always wanted to cook but in her early years felt this was not an option. Instead, she moved to nearby São Paulo to complete a science degree, a masters, and then a doctorate in Plasma Physics.

After graduating with her Ph.D., she first worked as a theoretical physicist in Cadarache, France, then took a role as a researcher at The University of Texas, Austin, but spent most of her time waiting for the day to finish so that she could go and explore her true passion: cooking.

As she neared thirty, she took the plunge and after some encouragement from friends applied to Brazilian MasterChef - drawn in by the prize, which was to study at European culinary school Le Cordon Bleu.

She didn't win, but her savings enabled her to travel to study at the London school anyway. Scrimping to get by, she opted to take the intensive six-month course - working six days a week, living in a flat with ten other people, sharing a bedroom and getting up at 5am to shower in order to fulfill her lifelong dream.

Read more: Former MasterChef contestant opens fine dining pop-up inside Ancoats wine bar

Caroline Martins CV, career and Michelin star experience

Caroline Martins' first job after graduating from Le Cordon Bleu took her to Italy, where she spent six months at two Michelin star Trenkerstube at Hotel Castel in Tyrol, on the Austrian border.

Working for free in exchange for bed, board and (most importantly) Michelin star kitchen experience, she graduated with her diploma on the Saturday and by 7am on Monday had already started work.

Hoping to practise her Italian, she was surprised to find everyone there spoke German and relied heavily on Google Translate to get her through.

Upon returning to London, she worked in a number of esteemed restaurants including the theatrical two-star Kitchen Table at Bubbledogs in Fitzrovia and one-star dining rooms Galvin La Chapelle and Pied à terre.

The São Paulo Project in Ancoats, Manchester

Caroline is now focused on bringing haute Brazilian cuisine to the UK with her São Paulo Project, which is currently undertaking a three-month residency at Ancoats wine bar Blossom Street Social.

Here, she's fusing Brazilian ingredients like heart of palm and guava with local produce from independent Mancunian suppliers in a monthly-changing menu.

Putting a modern twist on dishes found across the 26 states of Brazil, she's showing diners that Brazilian gastronomy is more than just steakhouses and feijoada.

Her ultimate ambition is to open the first Brazilian fine dining restaurant in England. Currently, there is only one in the world to be found outside of Brazil, the Parisian restaurant Oka. Navigating between France and Brazil, last year it attained its first Michelin star.

Feature image - Caroline Martins

]]> 266459 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/wilko-is-now-welcoming-dogs-in-over-200-uk-stores-but-public-reaction-is-mixed/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:23:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266468

Wilko has announced that it's now welcoming four-legged friends inside over 200 of its stores across the UK for the first time.

The home and gardens retailer says it understands that "a pet is more than just a pet, they’re family", which is why furry friends, on their leads if applicable, are now able browse all areas of the 248 participating stores (except for food aisles) following a successful trial period at two UK locations.

"We hope that shoppers will enjoy bringing their furry friends along with them," Wilko said in a statement on its social media platforms yesterday.

Wilko explained that the participating stores allowing pets inside are primarily those with their own on-street entrance and exit, rather than those that are, for example, located in shopping centres that may not allow any animal guests, or where the entrance isn’t pet-friendly.

Signage at store entrances will make it clear if pets are welcome, although customers can also check with the store team if they are unsure.

All service dogs and Guide Dogs are, of course, welcome at all stores nationwide. 

Wilko says that it expects most of the pet customers will be either dogs or cats, and these four-legged shoppers are likely to find many products in-store that "get their tails wagging".

The retailer stocks everything from pet food and treats, to bedding, toys, cleaning supplies, healthy pet essentials, and even presents, costumes and accessories during key seasonal celebrations.

For other animal "family members", Wilko is also home to reptile, bird, and fish pet supplies too.

It's fair to say that the public reaction to the announcement has been mixed though.

One concerned parent commented on Wilko's Facebook post saying: "This is no good for my child that has anaphylaxis reactions to animal dander and saliva. Service dogs have their place in stores and we can avoid them and monitor, they are well behaved etc [but] pets do not belong in stores and raises the risk for my son to come in contact with areas that have been contaminated."

"We won't be shopping in your all dogs welcome stores," they concluded.

Another concerned shopper raised a similar point: "That’s ok if they are well behaved [but] I have a Guide Dog and find yaps on straps are enough of a pain outside the shops, so it’s going to be very interesting in a confined space down an aisle.

"My dog doesn’t want to talk to your dog, he’s working," they said, and added: "Guide Dogs can get very stressed if a little dog is yapping around their legs."

While there has been a fair amount of backlash and customers announcing that they will boycott the stores where pets are welcome, other shoppers have been complementary of the move Wilko has taken.

"Brilliant, I wish all shops would do this," one shopper said.

Wilko is yet to formally comment on the backlash by customers threatening to boycott the store.

Featured Image - Wilko

]]> 266468 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/theres-another-new-hotel-in-manchester-and-the-alan-is-a-beauty/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:31:09 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266494

Another new hotel has opened its doors in Manchester city centre, as The Alan transforms the old Princess Street Hotel.

The new hotel has stripped the six-storey building back to expose and celebrate its original features.

The Grade II-listed building now has 137 bedrooms, each with high ceilings and warm textures.

The Alan also has an open-plan kitchen and restaurant, a bar, and a pop-up space.

Its design is inspired by Manchester's industrial heritage - guests will be greeted by a lobby floor made from a collage of discarded marble, and exposed brick walls.

Interior design agency Red Deer, which worked on the project, said it wants to 'counter-act the wastefulness of the construction industry, creating intriguing touchpoints that celebrate the inherent value found in old materials that may be classed by some as ‘defective’ or ‘broken’'.

As for the name - the team wanted something that was personable, welcoming and unpretentious.

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The rooms in The Alan range in size from The Standard to the Alan Suites, which take on a corner position and give guests views of the city.

Every room comes with an Emperor-sized bed, 200 thread Egyptian cotton bedding, 50" Samsung Smart TVs with Google Chromecast, fast WiFi and Audio Pro Bluetooth speakers.

It's also one of only four hotels in the UK to offer Google Nest smart concierge in all its rooms.

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Previously, the guest rooms in the hotel featured lowered ceilings and boxed-in features - these have been opened up to create taller rooms and expose heritage details.

The Alan will champion local businesses, with Ancoats Coffee Co and Bohea Teas stocked in the rooms and Pomona Island and Cloudwater beers stocked in the bar.

Its new restaurant and bar space will be serving an all-day seasonal menu, headed up by Iain Thomas, formerly of the Edinburgh Castle.

Read more: The new restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this month | February 2022

Iain has worked in kitchens since he was 16 and will use some ingredients from his own allotment in his menu, which features dishes like Cheshire beef tartare with confit egg yolk, salt-baked celeriac, and lamb fat cabbage.

The Butcher's Quarter will provide the meat for the larger plates, from grass-fed sirloin steaks to free-range pork and Gatehouse Farm lamb chops.

The Alan is open now, with bookings live at thealanhotel.com.

Featured image: Supplied

]]> 266494 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/bury-market-has-been-named-as-britains-favourite-market-once-again/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:34:05 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266519

It's the "world famous" market that gives Mancunians so much pride. Over five hundred years old, it's legendary in the north west and has just been crowned Britain's Favourite Market once again, taking home the gong for the second time running.

Yes, we're talking about Bury Market - home to everything from local food producers selling black pudding and Eccles cakes to traders flogging electrical goods, clothes, footwear and more every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Judges at the Great British Market Awards 2022 officially presented Bury Market operators with their trophy last week at an awards ceremony held in Birmingham at the end of last week.

https://twitter.com/BuryMarket/status/1489592279916548103

Councillor Charlotte Morris, cabinet member for culture and the economy, said: "We're thrilled that Bury Market has won yet another national award, this one decided by the people who visit it, as we did in 2019.

"It's a fitting reward for the traders, who make the market the wonderful place it is and ensure that our many thousands of visitors have a great day out and pick up bargains galore.

"Bury Market is truly the town's 'jewel in the crown', and this latest award shows just how popular the market is with people across the length and breadth of the country."

Bury Market was granted its charter in the 1440s and now attracts millions of visitors every year and thousands of coaches from across the country. It boasts 370 stalls on its three sites - the Market Hall, Outdoor Market, and the Fish and Meat Hall.

And plans are well underway to make the market even better. Bury has won £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund, which will transform the market area and include a new flexi-hall.

This state-of-the-art, carbon-neutral, multifunctional events space will support market stalls, 'pop-up' trading, live performance, and community events.

Councillor Eamonn O'Brien, leader of the council, said: "This investment, plus nearly £5 million more from Bury Council, will bring regeneration and prosperity both to the market and the wider town centre area.

Read more: Rishi Sunak confuses Bury with Burnley in BBC interview at ‘world famous’ market

"We are determined to have the best of both worlds - to keep all that is great about our historic traditional market, while making sure we adapt to the challenges posed by the rise in online shopping and customers' changing preferences."

The awards were presented by Simon Baynes MP, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Markets Group.

Feature image - Bury Market via Twitter

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It's been a day of celebration here on Bury Market, off the back of our award win yesterday! 🥳

The stallholders are buzzing with Bury being named Britain's Favourite Market, and who can blame them?!

It wouldn't be the market it is without them! 🙌#LYLM2022 #MyMarket pic.twitter.com/rxPAGvodU2

— Bury Market (@BuryMarket) February 4, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/driver-injured-by-brick-thrown-at-window-of-moving-northern-train/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:24:34 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266520

Northern has confirmed that one of its drivers has been injured by a brick thrown at the window of a moving train.

The rail operator said the incident happened as the train travelled towards Clifton in Swinton on Friday 4 February at around 10pm, and smashed the windscreen in the process, which caused shards of glass to hit the driver in the face.   

The driver was taken to hospital following the incident, but is now recovering at home.  

Northern is now urging people to "stop taking risks on the railway", and is offering a £1,000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to a conviction.

Speaking on the aftermath of the incident, Chris Jackson - Regional Director at Northern - said: "It’s hard to believe that anyone would put the safety of others at risk by such reckless behaviour [and] the consequences of a brick hitting a fast-moving train are potentially devastating.

"This was a shocking incident that could have had fatal consequences."

https://twitter.com/northernassist/status/1490996629054586884?s=20&t=VlrwE3TKik_GagAH9PE2TQ

As well as Northern stepping in to help appeal for further information, it's also been confirmed that a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation is underway.

“Officers are currently investigating," Mr Jackson added.

"I am appealing to anyone with information about either incident to come forward, someone will know who did this and we need to find them before they do something similar which may have far worse consequences."

Anyone with information can contact the British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

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On Friday, at around 10pm someone threw bricks at one of our trains, near Clifton, hitting the window directly in front of our driver causing shards of glass to hit our driver and lead to them being taken to hospital. This is simply not acceptable and puts many lives at risk ‼️ pic.twitter.com/SZZqus31H6

— Northern 🚆 (@northernassist) February 8, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/bridgertons-rege-jean-page-is-narrating-a-new-netflix-nature-documentary/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:58:40 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266575

One of the breakout stars of Netflix's Bridgerton has landed himself a new role following the success of the smash-hit series.

Actor Regé-Jean Page achieved worldwide fame after starring as Simon Basset, aka 'The Duke of Hastings', in the 2020 multi award-nominated Netflix period drama Bridgerton - which is set in the Regency era, and tells the story eight close-knit siblings looking for love and happiness in London high society - but despite the show racking up viewing figures of 82 million and becoming the most-watched original series on the platform at the time of its premiere, it was announced that Page would not be appearing in any upcoming seasons.

Since the announcement that The Duke would no longer be a featured character, Page has been cast in several other film and TV projects, but his newest gig is something a little different.

This time round, he won't be seen in front of the camera.

Instead, Netflix has announced this week that he has been chosen to narrate new nature documentary Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale, which is directed by Matt Meech (Planet Earth II) and Renée Godfrey (Human Planet).

https://twitter.com/NetflixUK/status/1490701916443226113?s=20&t=qfCwQ_hHyxvnKELt2P6ljQ

The 78-minute feature will focus on the Okavango Delta, which is described as "a vast oasis, isolated from the rest of the world by unforgiving desert".

The official synopsis for the documentary, as described by Netflix, reads: "It's also a refuge, built and maintained daily by its inhabitants; in return, it caters for their every need. Big cats may appear to reign here, but in reality, the fate of every creature, great and small, is intertwined.

"This film explores the blueprints for building the perfect world, managing it sustainably, and maintaining it - despite extremes of drought, famine, and flood."

The documentary - which is executive produced by James Honeyborne (Africa, Blue Planet II) - is also said to be geared up to champion those who are "passing the secret formula on" to those who come after them, which will most likely be the ones "who will find it harder than ever before to keep their Eden intact".

Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale is set to premiere on Netflix on 3 March 2022.

If you can't wait until then though, or you just fancy rewatching the show that made him a star, the full first season of Bridgerton is available to stream on Netflix now.

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Here’s your first look at SURVIVING PARADISE: A FAMILY TALE. Narrated by @regejean, this new nature documentary comes to Netflix on March 3. pic.twitter.com/o9QQ0oAgLb

— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) February 7, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/all-the-events-taking-place-at-manchesters-ao-arena-in-february-2022/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:58:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266581

Manchester's buzzing music and events scene has burst back to life, and the AO Arena is at the heart of it all.

The huge city centre venue has got some big shows still to come in February, and even more exciting events coming up later in the year.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, why not 'Say It With Tickets' and buy your loved ones the gift of live entertainment.

The AO Arena also has a range of hospitality packages on hand if you want to push the boat out with the best seats and added extras.

You can enjoy a glass of fizz or three in one of its private suites, or watch the show from the best seats in the house with pre-show drinks in the View Bar.

L.O.L. Surprise! Live

For the first time ever, one of the world's most popular toys will be putting on a live arena show.

The L.O.L. Surprise Live! tour will see characters and holograms dancing and singing on stage.

The shows have been rescheduled from the original dates in December and January, and will now take place on Friday 11 February at 5.30pm, and Saturday 12 February at 12pm and 3.30pm.

Amir Khan vs Kell Brook

If your loved one is more of a sporting fan than a music fan, you can still snap up tickets for this massive boxing match.

Bolton's very own boxing legend Amir Khan will face off with Kell Brook as their decade-long rivalry comes to a conclusion.

Thousands of fans will pack the AO Arena and watch from around the world on February 19.

Dave

Multi award-winning rapper Dave will be hitting the stage at the AO Arena in February.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2016, he has collaborated with the likes of Drake, Stormzy, and Burna Boy.

Hot off the back of the release of his chart-topping album We're All Alone In This Together, Dave will perform on 24 February.

Read more: Grand plans to reopen New Century Hall, one of Manchester’s most legendary music venues

John Bishop - Right Here Right Now World Tour

One of the world's most successful comedians - and owner of the whitest teeth - will be performing material at the end of the month.

John Bishop will spend two nights entertaining the crowds at the AO Arena with his Right Here Right Now World Tour.

You can catch him on 25 and 26 February.

Further ahead

Appetite for events is well and truly back, so it pays to get tickets booked in advance.

If you're after comedy, you can see Alan Partridge at the AO Arena on 14 May, Joe Lycett on 20 September or Jason Manford on 15 October.

Superleague Netball will also return with Manchester Thunder vs Leeds Rhinos on 12 March, and then the Darts will follow on 14 May.

Music-wise, there are shows from Stormzy, Stereophonics, The Wanted, and Royal Blood still to come this spring too.

Head over to ao-arena.com to pick your perfect date, book online or get in touch with the hospitality team for more information on exclusive experiences, call: 07741 194 110 or email: hospitality@ao-arena.com.

]]> 266581 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/sausage-rolls-spotted-in-primark-windows-as-greggs-announces-fashion-collab/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:36:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266584

Greggs sausage rolls have been spotted peeking out of bags and pockets in Primark window displays up and down the country, leaving some people wondering what the hell the retailer is up to.

Now, all has been revealed after it emerged yesterday that the fast-fashion chain is teaming up with none other than high street bakery Greggs for a first-of-its-kind collaboration.

Yes, believe it or not, the two appear to be releasing a fashion collection inspired by Greggs' most popular baked goods. Sausage roll hoodies, steak bake t-shirts and maybe even a tuna crunch baguette could soon become must-have fashion items (we jest, but who knows).

In 2022, we can say with some confidence that weirder things have already happened. Satire is definitely dead, though.

https://twitter.com/GreggsOfficial/status/1490975031652134915

The high street bakery's fashion collection will go on sale at 60 stores up and down the country, including at several Primark stores in Manchester.

Due to launch to the public from 19 February, it is set to feature 11 different items including hoodies featuring the Greggs logo and a message reading “It’s a pastry thing” printed down one arm.

The company's social media team teased the news out on Twitter, sharing a promo video online for what was referred to as a "freshly baked collab".

The bakery chain also announced it would be opening its biggest ever Greggs cafe inside Primark's flagship store in Birmingham on 12 February.

The imaginatively named 'Tasty by Greggs' will seat 130 covers and offer all its usual customer favourites such as sausage rolls, steak bakes, pizza slices and a selection of sweet treats.

A boutique pop-up showcasing the new clothing designs will also launch separately in Soho, London, on 17 and 18 February.

https://twitter.com/trashlordbarbie/status/1489977583529775105

Visits here, however, will be strictly by invitation only - perhaps due to the fact that London is the only city in the UK that prefers Pret to Greggs, according to very important research conducted by Monzo.

Responses to the news online have been mixed, with some people very excited and others claiming they thought it must be a wind-up.

One said, "I am ashamed about my enthusiasm for this."

Another wrote, "Is it April 1st?"

Whilst a third added, "If there’s Greggins I’ll be pissed! Won’t be better than the original though."

https://twitter.com/StuartWilky/status/1491005281265807360

The appetite for Greggs in the UK is, apparently, insatiable with the high street bakery brand achieving cult status amongst groups of all ages.

A nail artist Leeds achieved viral fame last year after creating her own Greggs-inspired nail art, complete with a tiny hanging sausage roll, whilst others have flocked to Twitter to share their own Greggs creations.

One user shared a pair of logo-emblazoned 'Greggins', another a set of Greggs-related band tees.

Suffice to say, creating Greggs merch is not a new idea - just up until now, it's mostly been a DIY activity. We guess it's just a pastry thing.

Feature image - Twitter / Geograph

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Freshly baked collab. Coming soon to a @Primark near you… 👀 #GreggsandPrimark pic.twitter.com/Fkexkhzq19

— Greggs (@GreggsOfficial) February 8, 2022]]>

If there’s Greggins I’ll be pissed! Won’t be better than the original though 💙🧡 pic.twitter.com/UFG7SwEVfm

— stuart wilkinson (@StuartWilky) February 8, 2022]]>

okay so either i’m having hunger hallucinations, or there is an actual @GreggsOfficial sausage roll in the window of Primark in Newcastle??? pic.twitter.com/WZKJhH3sZq

— SOPHIE B. (@trashlordbarbie) February 5, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/teenage-boy-charged-in-connection-with-the-murder-of-dylan-keelan-in-tameside/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:50:37 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266638

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed this morning that a teenage boy has been charged with the murder of Dylan Keelan.

20-year-old Dylan Keelan was fatally stabbed at around 9.30pm on Cheetham Hill Road in Dukinfield on Friday 4 February 2022, and now GMP has confirmed that a 17-year-old boy - who cannot be named "for legal reasons" due to his age - has been charged with Keelan murder and has been remanded in custody until a hearing.

The teenager is also charged with threatening a person with a blade or sharply pointed article in a public place.

He is due at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court later today.

Dylan's family paid tribute to a "lovely, hardworking, kind and respectful boy" earlier this week, with his mum, Nicola, adding: "Dylan will be missed dearly by everyone who had the pleasure to be around him [and] it is difficult to put into words at this moment as I am broken and distraught [but] he will never be forgotten and will always be in my heart and part of my life."

"I just want to say thank you to everyone for their support, kind words and donations," she concluded.

A murder investigation was launched by GMP's Major Incident Team, and the force has confirmed that enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with any information, images, or dash cam footage from the surrounding area at around the time of the incident is asked to contact police.

Information can also be submitted to the dedicated Major Incident Public Portal here.

Anyone with information should contact police quoting 2866 04/02/22 via 0161 856 6300, gmp.police.uk, or alternatively, get in touch with the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Featured Image - Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

]]> 266638 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/you-can-get-biscuits-delivered-by-a-butler-straight-to-your-door-in-manchester/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:22:09 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266655

McVitie’s has launched a biscuit delivery service, and it means snack lovers in Manchester can get treats brought by a butler straight to their front door.

Ahead of Valentine’s Day next week and to celebrate the new McVitie’s Blissfuls, the leading snack food brand has teamed up with food delivery app Uber Eats to launch a new 'Biscuit Butler' service that's available in London, Birmingham, and of course, Manchester for three-days-only.

Those who book the 'Biscuit Butler' will get a platter of McVitie’s Blissfuls delivered, alongside some luxurious hot chocolate, a mug, and a scented candle.

And it's all free of charge.

McVitie's has described the new Blissfuls as being "a baked golden biscuit housing a Belgian milk chocolate cream filling", and they come in two different varieties - hazelnut or caramel flavour.

https://twitter.com/McVities/status/1490710295198810121?s=20&t=ic5zO4p4Fg0IQpebKRGSlQ

McVitie's said the butler roll-out was inspired by a recent survey of 2,000 Brits which revealed that 50% would love to get their favourite movie snacks delivered direct to their sofa.

Speaking on the new collaboration and the limited-time delivery service, David Titman - Marketing Director for McVitie’s UK & Ireland - said: "We all love a night in with a good movie or binge-worthy boxset, and our favourite treats on hand [and] McVitie’s Blissfuls were made with these moments in mind, as the perfect indulgent treat to elevate an evening in.

"We hope they bring a bit of bliss to all biscuit fans."

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So, how does this biscuit delivery service actually work then?

Well, all you need to do is search for ‘McVitie’s Blissfuls’ on the Uber Eats app to book a slot between 9-11 February on a first come, first served basis.

Mancs can get a visit from the 'Biscuit Butler' this Friday 11 February.

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Our new Blissfuls + A Biscuit Butler = perfect ingredients for a cosy night in!

Transform your crummy evening with the VIP treatment delivered to your door!

Available in London, Birmingham and Manchester from 9th-11th February, exclusively on @ubereats_uk #NowThatsBlissful pic.twitter.com/d4VrYQn3nP

— McVitie's (@McVities) February 7, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/disorientated-elderly-man-stopped-by-police-after-driving-down-the-m6-the-wrong-way/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:13:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266687

A elderly man was tactically stopped by police after becoming "disorientated" and driving down the M6 the wrong way.

Lancashire Police said in a statement that officers were called at about 4:40am today (Wednesday 9 February) to reports of a Toyota Aygo that was travelling south on the north bound carriageway of the M6 near Preston.

It's believed the "disorientated" driver joined the motorway the wrong way.

The force said police patrols attended the scene and officers had first tried to stop the vehicle by using a stinger device to deflate the tyres, but were eventually forced to make "deliberate tactical contact" to bring the car to a halt.

Nobody at the scene was hurt during the incident, but the driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Following the unusual incident, the northbound carriageway was closed for a number of hours between Junctions 31 and 32 at around 5am today.

But Lancashire Police has confirmed that it has since fully reopened to traffic.

Featured Image - Highways England

]]> 266687 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/new-futuristic-house-night-xxylo-to-debut-at-off-the-square-in-manchester/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:24:47 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266689

A new club night will launch in Manchester this Friday in the Northern Quarter, specialising in feel-good futuristic house and other eclectic sounds.

Called XXYLO, the new, alternative electronic night will bring something a little different to the city’s nightlife scene, mixing the best in amapiano, UK funky house, garage, world, soulful house, broken beats and liquid drum and bass.

Launched by TRPHSE founders Sham Steele, Kieran, and Jahmel, the new futuristic house night will see Off The Square transformed into a tropical canyon oasis, right in the centre of Manchester’s concrete jungle.

From 11pm until late, revellers can expect some crazy mapped projections visuals alongside a line-up of the most in-demand DJs, including Sham Steele, Rosie Vacci B, DJ Chaise, Jack Bagshaw, and Papu Raf.

The trio are on a mission to diversify the nightlife scene across the UK by creating spaces that showcase emerging sounds, provide a platform for emerging talent and unite communities through an appreciation of experimental music.

Having lost quite a few venues that always championed these underground sounds in recent years, it's a welcome addition to the Manchester scene.

Read more: Salford’s Sounds From the Other City festival returns for 2022 after two-year break

As the Brit Awards showed last night, the mainstream music industry in the UK is still heavily dominated by London - despite the fact that many brilliant emerging artists come out of the north, and Manchester in particular.

Our city is known for its music, it birthed a modern clubbing revolution in the UK, and has made a name for itself creating spaces that showcase emerging sounds. The Hacienda, of course, being the most obvious example.

In recent years, however, a number of smaller independent venues have closed - often to be replaced with apartment blocks or shops.

Legendary Manchester nightclub Sankeys is just one to have fallen victim to property developers, but we can think of many more. Music Box is now a Tesco Metro, Antwerp Mansion a shell of its former self (not that it was ever in great nick to begin with, but at least the lights were still on).

Read more: A club night dedicated to the legendary Jilly’s Rockworld is heading to Manchester

So it's refreshing to see a new alternative electronic night land on the city's scene, championing sounds from a varied selection of artists like Kaytranada, Disclosure, Bugs In The Attic, Wookie and more.

Exclusively for XXYLO’s launch, free tickets are up for grabs on Skiddle. These will be valid until 12:30am, any entrants after this will be able to purchase a ticket for £6-£10 on the door if there is capacity.

XXYLO will debut in Manchester on Friday 11 February at Off The Square, 65-67, Lever Street, M1 1FL.

Feature image - Off The Square

]]> 266689 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/manchester-food-hall-society-launches-bottomless-brunch-with-non-stop-beer-pizza-and-fried-chicken/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:15:05 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266712

A food hall in Manchester has launched a bottomless brunch menu spanning all five of its eateries, meaning you can tuck into everything from pizza and sushi to fried chicken and burgers whilst going bottomless at the bar - all under one roof.

Available at Society, located just off St Peter's Square, the new bottomless brunch offer includes two hours of endless drinks from its massive selection of craft beers, not to mention prosecco, ciders, and cocktails like mimosas, Aperol spritz and bloody Marys.

Simply choose a dish from the indie street food trader of your choice, then get stuck into unlimited drinks from the bar by showing your meal receipt (and paying an extra £25) at the bar.

Right now, you'll find the likes of Dokes pizza (from the team behind Elnecot), Yorkshire's towering, hand-shaped Slap and Pickle burgers, and Indian street food heroes Chaat Cart in residence here - all slinging out proper tasty bits and pieces.

Personally, we'd recommend ordering the halloumi Frankie wrap from Chaat Cart as a must - served with gunpowder fries, it's a crunchy, salty explosion of flavours that have stood the test of time, sticking around on Chaat Cart's menu for at least six years now.

But that's not all the choice you have, far from it.

There are also more dish options from Manzoku Street Food, which specialise in sushi and breaded Japanese katsu, and Yoki Social Table, which have made a name for themselves with their punchy bites of Korean Fried Chicken.

It's a veritable bottomless feast.

Walk-ins only, there's no need to book - in fact, you can't. We recommend going with a group, ordering as much as you can, and sharing the lot so you get a real dive into everything on offer at Society.

There's so much to choose from, this way you can explore it all - and for a bargain price at that.

The new Society bottomless brunch deal will be available at the food hall every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 12 and 4.30pm. The last orders are at 2.30pm.

Feature image - Society MCR

]]> 266712 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/a-manchester-restaurant-is-serving-2-22-pizzas-for-national-pizza-day-2022/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:56:58 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266714

Several Manchester pizzerias are slashing their prices to celebrate National Pizza Day 2022 - including entire pizzas for just £2.22.

Pizza fans in Manchester will be able to grab discounted slices and pies all day today at several of the city's best restaurants.

From £2.22 pizzas to half-price slices, it's a day to get out and celebrate all things dough.

The biggest discount of the lot comes from PizzaLuxe, the new-ish pizzeria and cocktail bar that appeared in the Arndale last summer.

This newcomer serves thin-bottomed, Roman-style pizzas made to order and served alongside classic Italian cocktails.

Highlights of its menu include a flatbread topped with nduja, burrata and chilli honey, and the Melanzane, topped with roasted aubergine, sun-dried tomato, red onion, peppers, mushroom and feta.

PizzaLuxe's £2.22 13-inch pizza deal will run all day today for customers who dine in. Just ask your server to claim the discount.

Elsewhere, Nell's - creators of the f***ing massive pizza slices - is continuing its discounts from January, and not just for National Pizza Day.

There's 25% off all pizzas throughout February, Monday to Friday, when you order through the app.

And Four Side, the vegan Detroit-style pizzeria tucked inside Electrik in Chorlton, is doing half prices slices.

Read more: Manchester food hall launches bottomless brunch with non-stop beer, pizza and fried chicken

The offer is available Monday to Saturday between 4pm and 7pm on all of its 72-hour proved plant-based pies.

There's also a happy hour deal, with £12 bottles of wine and £5 cocktails.

Featured image: Supplied

]]> 266714 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/asda-to-rollout-smart-price-value-range-to-all-uk-stores-following-viral-tweet/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:28:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266719

Asda has pledged to rollout its 'Smart Price' value range to all stores across the UK following social media.

The supermarket chain's value range has always proved popular with shoppers keen to keep things on a budget as it includes items such as a 15 pack of eggs for £1.18, a can of peas for 21p, carrots for 20p, and 500g of pasta for just 29p - but many have pointed out its limitations in recent weeks, and have raised questions as to why it's not available in every branch.

The 'Smart Value' range is currently made up of 200 items in total, and 150 of those are only available in 300 stores.

Asda says its decision to extend the rollout of the range comes after food writer and anti-poverty campaigner Jack Monroe - who began her career back in 2015 sharing recipes she had created as a single parent with a young son to feed families for less than £10 - took to Twitter back in mid-January to give examples of price increases she had noted at her local supermarket in the past year.

Jack said in her initial tweet: "Woke up this morning to the radio talking about the cost of living rising a further 5% [and] it infuriates me the index that they use for this calculation, which grossly underestimates the real cost of inflation as it happens to people with the least."

She then "briefly explained" her experiences in a series of follow-up tweets.

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She continued: "The system by which we measure the impact of inflation is fundamentally flawed [and it] completely ignores the reality and the real price rises for people on minimum wages, zero hour contracts, food bank clients, and millions more".

"The margins are always, always calculated to squeeze the belts of those who can least afford it, and massage the profits of those who have money to spare," she added.

Crucially, she claimed that "nothing demonstrates that inequality quite so starkly as tracking the prices of ‘luxury’ food vs ‘actual essentials’."

Jack's Twitter thread not only went on to amass thousands of likes and retweets, and generate an important conversation, but it also inspired Asda to make some changes to "help our customers", and so the retailer confirmed in a statement that it would almost double the number of stores that offer the 'Smart Price' range to all 581 of its locations.

Announcing the range rollout in a statement this week, Meg Farren - Chief Customer Officer at Asda - said: "We want to help our customers’ budgets stretch further and have taken on board the comments about the availability of our Smart Price range made by Jack Monroe.

"We are taking steps to put our full Smart Price and Farm Stores ranges in store and online to make these products as accessible as possible."

Jack has welcomed the retailer's response to the conversation, sharing news of Asda's cheap food promise on Twitter saying simply: "Well, that went rather well."

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The supermarket has already added 100 Smart Price and Farm Stores products to its website this week, increasing the total online range to 187 products.

This will rise to 200 by the end of February, with all 200 products in stores by 1 March.

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Woke up this morning to the radio talking about the cost of living rising a further 5%. It infuriates me the index that they use for this calculation, which grossly underestimates the real cost of inflation as it happens to people with the least. Allow me to briefly explain.

— Jack Monroe (@BootstrapCook) January 19, 2022]]>

Well, that went rather well. pic.twitter.com/kfI7fZvXSZ

— Jack Monroe (@BootstrapCook) February 7, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/manchester/you-can-get-free-carbon-neutral-champagne-in-manchester-city-centre-tomorrow/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:50:50 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266758

TalkTalk is giving away free bottles of 'carbon-neutral' champagne to bubbly fans in Manchester city centre tomorrow.

In a bid to promote "the environmental benefits of switching to full fibre", TalkTalk - which is the UK’s largest value-for-money connectivity provider - has decided to celebrate by giving out free bottles of champagne to those who pledge to reduce their carbon footprint and switch to full fibre broadband before Valentine's Day next week.

According to TalkTalk, by making the changeover from standard broadband to full fibre, customers can reduce their lifetime carbon emissions by up to 565kg.

That is the equivalent of sending 4,036 Valentine’s Day cards.

So, what exactly do you need to do to get your hands on some free "eco-friendly bubbles" then? Well, TalkTalk explains that you'll just need to "show the planet some love" and pledge to reduce your carbon footprint by visiting TalkTalk’s "human-powered" vending machine near the clock tower at the Great Northern Warehouse tomorrow from 12pm.

The pop-up will be dispensing carbon-neutral champagne up until 2pm to celebrate the environmental benefits of switching from standard broadband to full fibre.

Speaking ahead of tomorrow's pop-up event, Will Ennett - Head of Sustainability at TalkTalk - said: "To spread the love in Manchester ahead of Valentine’s Day, we’re encouraging people to think about the small changes they can make to help reduce their carbon footprint, such as switching from standard broadband to full fibre.

"Head down to the Great Northern Warehouse this Thursday lunchtime to find out how the move to full fibre will help to reduce carbon emissions.

"Plus, you can receive a bottle of carbon-neutral bubbly on us."

TalkTalk has said that it will be operating a 'challenge 25' policy on the promotion, so you're advised to bring ID along with you to the pop-up event to avoid disappointment, and you can find out more about the 'Full Fibre' offerings here.

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]]> 266758 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/turf-is-on-the-way-plans-to-revamp-piccadilly-gardens-again-as-area-is-left-muddy-and-bleak/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:54:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266761

Manchester City Council has confirmed that Piccadilly Gardens will be given some much-needed TLC in the coming weeks.

The area has been left muddy after the high foot traffic experienced during the Manchester Christmas Markets.

The huge festive celebration moved its main hub to the area this year due to the ongoing renovation of the Town Hall and Albert Square.

It's one of the key dates in Manchester's cultural calendar and one of the city's most popular events - but the aftermath is less celebratory.

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Photos have been circulating online this week showing the ruined grass and piles of wooden furniture left behind at Piccadilly Gardens.

The council has said that the 'post-Christmas clean-up' of the muddy area has been delayed due to the weather.

Local journalist Simon Binns posted on Twitter, alongside a photo of a lone pigeon in the mud: "I see Piccadilly Gardens is screaming world class tourist destination again."

https://twitter.com/simonbinns/status/1490677532319965187

Councillor Pat Karney later posted: "Piccadilly Gardens. Wet weather has delayed the resurfacing of the grass areas. The new turf is on its way.

"Sure it's a pain but the multiple use of the Gardens necessitates this."

A Manchester City Council spokesperson added: "Over the festive period, Piccadilly Gardens was the hub of the Christmas Markets and saw hundreds of thousands of visitors over the holiday season, which has meant the grass in some areas has been worn down.

Read more: A Manchester restaurant is serving £2.22 pizzas for National Pizza Day 2022

"The post-Christmas clean-up program has been delayed due to bad weather.

"Cathedral Gardens has already been re-turfed and Piccadilly Gardens is next, the turf will be laid as soon as possible once we receive it."

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I see Piccadilly Gardens is screaming world class tourist destination again. pic.twitter.com/Vcl9nxzyIq

— Simon Binns (@simonbinns) February 7, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/mcvities-officially-confirms-jaffa-cakes-are-cakes-not-biscuits/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:47:30 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266808

Is the Jaffa Cake a biscuit or a cake?

It's a question we've all heard before, it’s an age old debate amongst the British public, and at this point, in 2022, it’s an answer that we just can’t seem to agree or settle on, no matter how hard we try.

Jaffa Cakes are an iconic sweet treat that were first introduced by snack food brand McVitie’s all the way back in 1927.

They are named after jaffa oranges, contain a simple combination of sugar and tangerine oil to form the sealed layer of jam in the middle, and for the last 95 years, have regularly been voted among Britain’s favourite biscuits or cakes.

But also for last 95 years, people have been debating what they actually are.

The debate has generated opinion from pretty much everyone who's ever tasted the treat, but now, the official Jaffa Cakes Twitter account has decided to wade in and attempt to end the conversation once and for all.

In response to a curious fan this week who simply asked on Twitter this week: "Is a Jaffa Cake a Cake or a biscuit?", Jaffa Cakes officially confirmed that it's "cake all the way".

https://twitter.com/jaffacakes/status/1491020744398151681?s=20&t=TQ3Fqe4674J-UbQjavC14Q

Although this definitive answer may seem like the end of the debate, it may not actually be what is seems, as this isn't the first time McVitie's has tried to argue the cake label.

In 1991, McVitie's successfully managed to argue that the sweet treat are in fact cakes and therefore exempt from VAT, but a later tribunal then determined that, while certain characteristics of the Jaffa Cake were cake-like, including the ingredients and texture, it was also the size and shape of a biscuit, and packaged and sold alongside biscuits.

This means that it’s presented to be eaten with your fingers, and not with a fork like cakes are generally consumed.

So honestly, who really knows anymore?

The brand's latest Twitter response comes after it launched a variation on the British classic last May known as a 'Jonut' - a doughnut-shaped ring of sponge with the staple orange-flavoured filling and a dark chocolate coating that McVitie’s bosses expected would "spark further conversation".

Read more: McVitie’s is launching a new ‘fusion’ between Jaffa Cakes and doughnuts

It also comes after the brand revealed back in 2020 that there is apparently a right and wrong way to eat a Jaffa Cake.

When a confectionary fan went directly to the verified official Jaffa Cake Facebook page and simply asked "What side of the Jaffa is the bottom?", the company’s response was: "Our Jaffa Cakes go through a reservoir of chocolate, so the chocolate is on the bottom."

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Cake all the way! 😋

— Jaffa Cakes (@jaffacakes) February 8, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/lancashires-biggest-open-air-music-festival-reveals-2022-headliners/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266822

Lancashire's Highest Point Festival has revealed two new headliners for its line-up, as it prepares to return to its 54-acre home in Williamson Park this summer.

The festival has revealed that Grammy award-winning chart-toppers Clean Bandit are set to perform the headline slot on Friday night, followed by rock legends Kaiser Chiefs on Saturday.

The Lancashire event, which lays claim to the title of being the county's biggest open-air music festival, has already confirmed music royalty and former ‘The Verve’ frontman Richard Ashcroft as its third headliner. 

Further announcements revealed by Highest Point today include support slots from the likes of Basement Jaxx, Sigala, Example, Brit Nominee Not3s, Low Steppa, as well as performances from breakout stars Mae Muller and Mimi Webb.

Revellers can also look forward to appearances from Horse Meat Disco, SASASAS, Shy FX, Sub Focus, Turno, DJ & producer Emily Nash, Lancaster natives Lowes, Judge Jules, Luke Una, Charlie Tee and local hero Matt Thiss plus indie favourites Reverend and the Makers, The Lottery Winners and The Sherlocks. 

Bringing a heavy dose of nostalgia, Escape Classics, Mr Wilsons Second Liners, 80s V 90s and Funkademia promise to wow crowds.

Elsewhere, festival favourites The Cuban Brothers will return once again with their outrageous comedy performances. 

During the 2022 festival, guests can expect to see a huge variety of artists across multiple stages whilst enjoying regional street food and craft beer on-site.

New additions to the festival this year include the Not-tober beer hall, a new area of the festival which will feature an immersive bingo experience with rave intervals, dance-offs and audience participation, karaoke, drag acts & more.

There will also be a new drinks masterclass area, a bigger stage area at The Woods, plus more bars and more toilets. 

The next wave of tickets for the festival go on sale this Friday at 9am and can be bought through Skiddle. This year the festival will take place between Thursday 12 and Saturday, 14 May 2022

Full weekend tickets start at £135 for an adult, or £115 for a two-day ticket, whilst individual day ticket prices start from £42.50.

The setting for the festival could very well be one of the most beautiful event sites in the UK, with enchanting woodland, and breathtaking views over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells and mountains.

The park is also home to Lancaster’s most iconic building, the Ashton Memorial, which dominates the city’s skyline at around 150 feet tall. 

Jamie Scahill, co-founder of the festival said, "It was amazing to be able to host the festival last September after two years off, the crowd was amazing and we had such incredible feedback.

"Now we’re back to our usual festival weekend in May, and we have another huge line up heading for Lancaster.

"We can’t wait for the festival season to kick off!’In 2021 the festival welcomed 35,000 ticket-holders for four days of fun-filled musical performances from some of the music industry’s biggest names." 

]]> 266822 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/independent-investigation-launched-into-accounts-of-captain-tom-foundation/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:46:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266856

A watchdog has announced it is to independently investigate The Captain Tom Foundation after concerns were raised over its accounts.

The Captain Tom Foundation was founded in June 2020 by the beloved army veteran's family after he became a household name in a bid to continue his efforts, and aims to support the older generation and promote social inclusion.

But The Charity Commission - which is an independent, non-ministerial government department - has been working with the organisation since March last year after issues surrounding its governance arose, and now, following the publication of the charity's accounts on Friday, which were widely publicised, the watchdog has confirmed a case has been opened looking at its regulatory compliance.

According to the published accounts - which cover the charity's first year from 5 May 2020 to 31 May 2021 - The Captain Tom Foundation accumulated £1.1 million in donations, and paid out grants to four charities worth £40,000 each.

However, it also spent £209,433 on support costs - including £162,336 on "management".

Of these named management costs, £126,424 was spent on "fundraising consultancy fees", and £20,884 was used in "advertising and marketing expenditure".

Read more: Captain Sir Tom Moore has died aged 100

The financial statement also showed reimbursement costs of £16,097 paid to Club Nook Limited - a company which is run by Captain Tom's daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore - and these costs were for said to be for accommodation, security ,and transport relating to Captain Tom "travelling around the UK to promote the charitable company".

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Speaking on the investigation, a spokesperson for The Charity Commission said: "We have been in ongoing contact with the trustees of the Captain Tom Foundation on its set-up and governance arrangements and as part of this work will now assess the charity's recently submitted accounts."

It said it had an open regulatory compliance case into the charity, but that did not mean it had made any finding of wrongdoing.

In response, Stephen Jones - Chair of Trustees for The Captain Tom Foundation - said: "As a young charity, we have been working closely with the Charity Commission since we launched, and we welcome their input following the publication of our recent audited annual accounts."

Read more: Captain Tom Moore hits £30 million fundraising milestone on his 100th birthday

Captain Tom - who was born in Keighley in Yorkshire, and sadly passed away back in February 2021 at aged 100 after testing positive for COVID-19 - captured the hearts of the nation in April 2020 after he raised over £39 million for NHS Charities Together by walking 100 laps of his garden before becoming a centenarian.

After first receiving a title of honorary colonel, Sir Tom was then knighted by the Queen during a unique open-air ceremony at Windsor Castle in July 2020.

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Today marks one year since the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

On this anniversary, we remember a figure of inspiration who showed the world how much you can still achieve, even at the grand age of 100. He gave hope to the world and is dearly missed. pic.twitter.com/HB7nhmOeD7

— The Captain Tom Foundation (@captaintommoore) February 2, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/you-can-get-your-exs-name-printed-on-a-bin-just-in-time-for-valentines-day/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:02:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266881

Valentine's Day may be known as the international day of love, but it's not just the lovers who get to celebrate.

If you're still stewing over a relationship that turned sour, then one waste management company has come up with the genius idea of giving people the chance to honour their past partners in the form of naming a big, bright green, plastic wheelie bin after your ex - and it's for completely free of charge.

As mad as it sounds, you can really give the well-deserved 'gift' of a bin, and all you have to do is choose the size and enter a name of your choice.

According to the company, BusinessWaste, there are 50,000 bright green bins available to be named across the UK, so there's plenty of room for all the bitter breakups.

A description for the hilariously-unique service reads: "If you’ve ever thought your ex was only worth chucking in the bin, then go one step further and officially name a rubbish bin after them for the world to see.

"You can drop those bitter feelings and release that anger caused by your low-life, waste of space ex, safe in the knowledge that their name is now proudly displayed where they deserve."

The bins that are up for naming are the type that are used commercial business waste, which are usually found outside the back of restaurants, bars, and office premises, and on top of that, if you make a special request, you can also be sent a picture of the bin and its location, just in case you want to visit.

While it's not strictly a Valentine's Day gesture, and you could theoretically choose to name a bin after anyone at any time of year, but the company is emphasising the bin-naming system as a good way of getting over a breakup.

Mark Hall - Founding Director of BusinessWaste.co.uk - said: "We are offering the chance to name a bin in honour of your ex on this special day of love.

"Naming your ex after some trash will help you put them behind you once and for all."

You can find out more on the BusinessWaste website.

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]]> 266881 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/american-author-says-blackpool-is-the-weirdest-place-in-the-world/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:09:50 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266900

An American author who has travelled extensively around the world has said that Blackpool is the 'weirdest place' he's visited.

In a hilarious Twitter thread, Jeff VanderMeer broke down why he found his visit to the seaside town so bizarre.

The author's Tweet has now been shared by hundreds of people - who are mostly in agreement.

Jeff wrote: "Weirdest place I've ever been, btw, since it's coming up in the news... is Blackpool, England.

"That includes over 40 countries I've been to. Absolutely and unnervingly at the top of the list."

He later explained: "Look, take too many tweets to explain why.

"Maybe the combo of sleazy and family-friendly, the weird night vibe of jubilation and violence.

https://twitter.com/jeffvandermeer/status/1491494628368994306

"The donkeys on the beach. The effed up types of architecture shoved together in the same buildings. The slapping thing at the end of alley."

Even those of us who love the north west town have agreed that it is a bit of an odd place to visit, when you put it like that.

Many locals have been sharing their own favourite quirks, like one person who mentioned the swimming pool whose letters have fallen off, leaving it the 'heated i door swi ig poo'.

https://twitter.com/lana__stewart/status/1491699821983453186

Someone else posted a photo of the disabled toilet on the pier, which appears to have a cartoon of a pirate with a peg leg on it.

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Another wrote: "I went there with 300 people for a conference in Feb 2018 - someone put a welcome banner up on a motorway bridge (???), we were the only people in town and I truly thought we were going to be hunted and eaten by locals."

Someone else theorised: "That place is basically a gateway to a hellish dimension that isn't quite all the way open yet. That's what the lights are about. One year, they'll get the configuration right and when that happens we're doomed."

Read more: Lancashire’s biggest open-air music festival reveals 2022 headliners

One person, who has read Jeff's book Annihilation (later turned into a film starring Natalie Portman), pointed out: "The author of f***ing Annihilation, one of the weirdest & most disturbing novels I've ever read, says that Blackpool is the weirdest place he's ever been..."

Another Twitter user said: "When an American dunks on somewhere in the UK, there is usually a lot of "U WOT M8?" in the quote tweets. Not this time."

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The disabled toilet on Central Pier, Blackpool pic.twitter.com/jgR34aykNn

— Dee E Smith (@rita_swig) February 9, 2022]]>

this is such slander blackpool is a bit weird but also if ur a kid the whole place is basically a wondrous theme park. and there’s the famous heated i door swi ig poo https://t.co/Fjh1YWIh2o pic.twitter.com/s40KTB5Mon

— lana 🌈 (@lana__stewart) February 10, 2022]]>

Weirdest place I've ever been, btw, since it's coming up in the news... is Blackpool, England. That includes over 40 countries I've been to. Absolutely and unnervingly at the top of the list.

— Jeff VanderMeer (@jeffvandermeer) February 9, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-best-things-to-do-in-greater-manchester-this-week-14-20-february-2022/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:18:54 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266602

February's in full swing, and this week we're celebrating the international day of love.

Given that the vast majority of Plan B restrictions in England have now been lifted, and the first day of this new week is Valentine's Day itself, 2022 is really starting to kick into action now, and there's plenty packed into the events calendar.

So we've cherry-picked a few of the best things happening across the region this week to put together another fresh edition of our 'what’s on' guide for the city of Manchester and beyond.

As always, some of the events we’re going to mention here are completely free, which is for those looking to keep things on the cheaper side, while others will set you back a few pounds, and many will need to be booked in advance.

Here's our top picks.

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Looking for some last-minute plans to celebrate Valentine's Day in Manchester city centre?

With so many great restaurants in Manchester, if you’re looking to take your other half out to eat this Valentine's Day, you are quite literally spoilt for choice.

For those lost in a sea of menus and wondering where to book, we thought we’d help make things a little bit easier by recommending some of our favourite romantic restaurants and a few other popular date night spots to help get you started.

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You can see our picks for romantic city centre restaurants here.

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Urban Playground

Manchester Arndale

Monday 14 February - onwards

Did you see that a massive new attraction has opened in the heart of Manchester city centre, and it's giving visitors the chance to take on The Cube?

Spread over two floors and spanning 4,000 sq metres, Urban Playground has taken over a row of units that once housed Arcadia shops Burton, Miss Selfridge, Evans and Dorothy Perkins, and inside, there’s a high-tech mini golf experience, and the first UK branch of burger restaurant The Butcher.

ITV’s The Cube has also been brought to life at Urban Playground, with teams of four taking on deceptively-simple tasks inside the high-pressure confines of the familiar perspex box, with games like taking on obstacles blindfolded and collecting balls in a set time window.

Tickets for 'The Cube Live' range from £30 to £45, and you can find out more here.

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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition

Trafford Palazzo

Monday 14 February - onwards

The Sistine Chapel is home to arguably the most awe-inspiring work of art on the planet - and now it’s been recreated here in Greater Manchester.

Previously, people would have to travel to Vatican City to see the collection of intricate paintings that cover the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but now the frescoes have been recreated as huge prints covering walls and ceilings at a new immersive exhibition that's taken over Trafford Palazzo (formerly Barton Square), giving visitors a chance to see them on the same scale as Michelangelo.

Running between Friday 11 February and Sunday 27 March, it gives a life-size perspective of this remarkable feat of artistry.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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Valentine's Day Drive-In Cinema

Cheshire Oaks

Monday 14 February

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The popular drive-in cinema at Cheshire Oaks is screening some classic romantic films to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

While the Ellesmere Port-based shopping village - which is the largest Designer Outlet in the UK, and is home to over 400,000 square feet of retail space, with more than 150 boutiques, restaurants, and cafés to choose from - is more often the place you’d head on down to if you’re in need of a bit of retail therapy, on the international day of love as the sun goes down, overs can park up to watch most well-loved romantic films too while you're at it - Dirty Dancing.

Tickets for the ‘Valentine’s Drive-In Cinema’ are £20 per car, and the car park opens from 5pm.

All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Cheshire Oaks’ Charity of the Year for 2022, and you can find out more and grab tickets here.

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Van Gogh Alive

MediaCityUK

Monday 14 - Sunday 27 February

Over 100,000 people have been to visit the Van Gogh Alive experience since it arrived at MediaCity UK a couple of months back.

And it's now extended its Salford stay right through until 27 February.

Van Gogh Alive takes people on a trip through the periods of Van Gogh’s life that defined him as an artist and showcases 3,000 images, including some of his most iconic works like Starry Night and Sunflowers, and lesser-known paintings inspired by his love of Japanese woodprints. The exhibition is home to a life-sized walk-in representation of Van Gogh’s ‘Bedroom in Arles’ painting, a ‘Sunflower selfie room’ - a 360° mirrored space complete with hundreds of sunflowers, and so much more

Tickets are priced at £23.50 for adults and £16.50 for children, with concessions and school group discounts available. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to make a donation to The Christie charity either when purchasing tickets, or while at the exhibition.

You can find out more here.

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Half Term at the Science and Industry Museum

Manchester City Centre

Monday 14 - Sunday 27 February

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From taking a journey around the human body, to discovering the birth of computing, and more, there’s so much happening Science and Industry Museum this February half term, so if you’re looking for some science-filled fun and discovery when the schools are out in Greater Manchester, then one of the city’s most-loved museums is giving you the chance to explore a whole host existing exhibitions and take part in some exiting experiments.

Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope and A Quiet Afternoon in the Cloud Cuckoo Valley are two of the most-popular exhibitions currently on at the museum, and there's plenty of other shows, including the Revolution Manchester Show, to catch too.

You can find out more about what's on at the Science and Industry Museum, and grab your tickets here.

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Six Nations at Escape to Freight Island

Depot Mayfield

Monday 14 February - onwards

The 2022 Six Nations Championship kicked-off last week, and Manchester’s ever-popular food, drink, and events hub, Escape to Freight Island, is hosting the biggest fanzone in the UK outside of London to present all of the games throughout the tournament, in partnership with event sponsors Guinness.

A dedicated space within the much-loved Depot Mayfield venue has been transformed for rugby-lovers to stay and watch the games.

Street food will come courtesy of residents Ace Dogs, and another trader soon-to-be-announced.

You can find out more and book tickets here.

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Manchester Open Exhibition 2022

HOME Manchester

Monday 7 February - 27 March

The Manchester Open is one of the most successful exhibition in HOME’s history.

The first region-wide exhibition of its type to welcome entries from people of any background and level of experience - including established professionals, new and emerging talent, enthusiastic amateurs and first-time artists - HOME’s Gallery walls have been filled with work from 400+ Greater Manchester residents, which have been selected by a panel consisting of art experts and community representatives.

With an amazing 2,271 artwork entries, the judging panel have said they were impressed by the range, quality, differing artistic styles, and inspirational work being created across Greater Manchester.

You can find more information here.

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The Wizarding Adventure

East Lancashire Railway

Wednesday 16 February

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One of the standout experiences on the 2022 East Lancashire Railway (ELR) events lineup has to be the chance to go on a ‘wizarding adventure’ and ride a Harry Potter-themed train through Greater Manchester.

Aspiring witches and wizards can gather at the ELR for a day of sharing spells and magic-themed fun.

This interactive adventure will see visitors, both young and old, enjoy a range of performances from colourful characters and magical creatures - provided by performance company Funcast - all before boarding the ‘Wizard Express’ for a two-hour round trip journey through the Irwell Valley of wonders.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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Manchester Cheese Crawl

Manchester City Centre

Friday 18 February - onwards

In what is undeniably the stuff of dreams for cheese lovers, you can now take part in a cheese and wine crawl around Manchester city centre.

Manchester is city that’s packed with culture.

But if you don’t fancy seeing the sights through one of the more typical tours, The Manchester Cheese Crawl will take you around some of the cheesiest spots the city has to offer for two hours of non-stop cheese-related fun – including everything from blue cheese tasting, to cheese quizzes, competitions, and more.

Tickets cost just £25 each, and include cheese samples, optional bread and crackers, and some red wine to complement.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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GRUB Food Fair and Plant Powered Sundays

Cheetham Hill

Friday 18 - Sunday 20 February

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Two of the most popular foodie favourite events are back at Manchester’s largest street food fair GRUB - which is currently based at the Red Bank Project just outside of the city centre in Cheetham Hill.

The GRUB Food Fair this week will see the likes of El Contador, Igloo Pizza Kitchen, Sri Lankan Experience, and Munchie Mummy's serve a wide range of mouthwatering delights for you to try, while on Sunday, whether you're plant based or just curious, there'll be big handful of the finest vegan food traders there for Plant Powered Sundays to show you what it's all about.

Both events are free to attend, and you can find more information here.

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Crafty Families at The Lowry

Salford Quays

Saturday 19 February

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Crafty Families is an exciting and engaging art class for families and under 11’s with a different theme each week, meaning you’ll leave the session having created your own piece of art.

This week, you can join artist Charlotte Dearman to create your own block print inspired by the theatre's newest production, The Smartest Giant in Town, and during this session, Charlotte will teach you and your children to design their own foam tile and create a print from it.

You can find out more and book your place here.

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Featured Image - The Manc Group | Science and Industry Museum

]]> 266602 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/northern-man-jailed-after-being-found-with-1-million-of-cocaine-in-a-bag-for-life/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:41:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266904

A man has been jailed after being found in possession of £1 million worth of cocaine stored in a bag for life.

Merseyside Police explained that on Saturday 8 January, officers stopped a black Volkswagen on Heysham Road in the Netherton area of Sefton, which was being driven by 27-year-old John Butler, of Clements Way in Tower Hill.

Police said Butler appeared nervous and was "visibly shaking" when speaking to officers.

After the vehicle was stopped, police confirmed that officers conducted a search of the car and subsequently found a bag for life - which appears to have been an insulated bag, as per the shared image - that contained 10kgs worth of the Class A drug cocaine.

The drugs seized from Butler’s vehicle were examined and found to have an estimated street value of around one million pounds, according to Merseyside Police.

Butler was then arrested, charged, and remanded in custody.

On Tuesday 8 February, Butler was jailed for eight years at Liverpool Crown Court after admitting to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Speaking on the incident and the sentence handed down, Detective Inspector Furlong from Merseyside Police said: "We welcome the significant sentence handed down to Butler which shows that we simply will not tolerate those who put our communities at significant risk by supplying drugs and the misery they bring.

"Thanks to the work of our officers, a significant quantity of drugs can no longer cause fear and harm on the streets of Merseyside.

"Every time our officers disrupt the activity of criminals by arresting suspects and seizing illicit drugs and cash, it removes their ability to cause further harm and to use the misery of others to line their pockets.

"Remember that every time someone buys drugs from criminals they are fuelling an illicit business that directly impacts the safety of people in our communities [and] I would urge anyone aware of drug dealing in their area to let us know so that we can take the direct action we have taken today, and improve the quality of life for people right across Merseyside."

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]]> 266904 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/dinosaur-fans-can-go-on-a-roarsome-steam-train-ride-through-greater-manchester/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:27:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266925

The much-loved East Lancashire Railway has finally reopened, and there’s something for everyone in the calendar packed full of events.

Families looking for something different to keep the kids entertained during the February half term can now book on one of the heritage railway’s popular children’s adventure days - including Harry Potter-themed, and pirate-themed adventures - while love birds can enjoy a Valentine’s dinner aboard one of the iconic Pullman-style carriages. 

One of the standouts on the events lineup has to be the chance to go on a "roarsome adventure" through the Greater Manchester countryside.

East Lancashire Railway is inviting dino fans to "get your teeth into some Jurassic Lark" and go on a prehistoric expedition on "a time-travelling steam train" to meet with a herd of adorable baby dinosaurs.

You can get up close with the cute cretaceous critters, and maybe even give the T-Rex a tickle under the chin.

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Once you hop aboard, you'll be transported back to the Jurassic period on a steam train ride through the picturesque Irwell Valley.

During this two-hour interactive return trip from Bury to Rawtenstall hauled by a genuine dino-proofed steam train, visitors, both young and old, will get to enjoy a range of performances from colourful characters - provided by performance company Funcast - all before boarding to take part in a host of entertaining activities to complete the story.

Read more: You can ride a Harry Potter-themed ‘wizard adventure’ train through Greater Manchester

There’ll be so much Jurassic-themed fun and plenty of photo opportunities along the way, as well as food and drink available from the café on Platform 3/4 at Bury Bolton Street Station, and from the Rawtenstall Buffet too.

The Dino Adventure for February half term will take place on Wednesday 16 February, and then the magical event returns for a selection of dates later on in the year - 6 April, 13 April, and 1 June 2022.

Tickets are priced at £13.50 for children, and £18 for adults, and you can grab yours here.

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]]> 266925 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/repairs-to-be-made-after-sickening-vandalism-of-manchester-arena-attack-memorial/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:02:01 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266954

Repairs will be made to the Manchester Arena attack memorial following recent acts of "sickening" vandalism.

The damage made to the new monument, known as the 'Glade of Light' - which was opened in January, and is dedicated to the 22 people who tragically lost their lives during the bombing at Manchester Arena on 22 May 2017 - was considered to be "minor" by Manchester City Council, but no less "disrespectful" and "sickening".

The halo-shaped memorial made out of marble - which has been engraved with the names of the victims - was marked with a number of scratches, but the Council has said that it will be repaired.

The shocking incident was captured on CCTV, and Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that an arrest has been made in connection.

Read more: The Glade of Light memorial to victims of the Manchester Arena attack opens today

Speaking on the incident, a spokesperson for Manchester City Council told the BBC: "It is sickening that someone should do something like this but we know the perpetrator does not reflect Manchester as a whole and the city will not tolerate disrespect to the memorial."

They added that repairs would be made "as quickly as possible".

The Glade of Light is located between Manchester Cathedral and Chetham's School of Music in the heart of the city centre.

It has been designed by BCA Landscape and Smiling Wolf, is surrounding by plants that grow in the UK’s countryside, and has given families of the victims the chance to place memory capsules inside the halo that are filled with mementos and messages.

Seating has also been included around the outer part of the garden that blooms colour all year-round to allow people to linger and pay their respects.

In December 2021, families of the victims said they were "disgusted" after they learned the memorial site was trespassed on and vandalised before fences were taken down in January and it became accessible to the public.

An official opening for the memorial is planned for spring.

Featured Image - The Manc Group

]]> 266954 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/giant-burning-man-sculptures-are-going-on-display-in-the-peak-district/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:36:07 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266959

Several huge sculptures from the world-famous Burning Man festival will be put on display in the Peak District this year.

Chatsworth House, just across the border in Derbyshire, will be the first place in the UK to host the artworks.

12 sculptures will be placed in the grounds of the stately home, including a giant bear made of 200,000 pennies and a winged horse elevated 20 feet in the air.

Visitors to the grounds will also be able to see a curved jet plane that's been reimagined as a flower.

Radical Horizons: The Art of Burning Man will be unveiled at Chatsworth from 9 April and will remain in place until 1 October.

The free-to-visit outdoor exhibition is going to feature eight existing sculptures and four that will be built on site.

Members of the local community will be invited to help with the creation of the artworks, mirroring the building that takes place at the actual Burning Man festival.

Burning Man normally takes place in the Nevada dessert, attracting tens of thousands of people with its mix of music, arts and community.

Historically, several of the festival's biggest sculptures are burned over the course of the event.

The festival's team and artists are now creating a little bit of that Burning Man magic in the countryside of Derbyshire.

Radical Horizons will be free to visit, but parking at Chatsworth has to be pre-booked.

Kim Cook, director of creative initiatives at Burning Man, said: "We’ve come to understand Chatsworth as a place to foster innovation, creativity, thoughtfulness and thinkers since its early days, something that is also central to our work and ethos at Burning Man.

"Our hope is that the art in the landscape will provoke joy, new ways of viewing, and be an invitation to make up your own story about meaning as you explore the beautiful expanse of Chatsworth.”

Read more: American author says Blackpool is the ‘weirdest place’ in the world

The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, who reside at Chatsworth House, said: “We’re delighted to be announcing this celebratory programme for Chatsworth.

"The exhibition in the house is a marker in time - a record of our acquisitions that we want to share with others - while the sculptures in the park continue the great tradition of the estate as a backdrop for contemporary works.

"We very much hope that visitors find inspiration here in this special place."

Featured image: Lodestar by Randy Polumbo at Burning Man. Credit: Espresso Buzz Photo

]]> 266959 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/the-heights-of-abraham-the-peak-district-attraction-so-beautiful-its-nicknamed-little-switzerland/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 03:06:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266984

One of the Peak District's most beautiful attractions, the Heights of Abraham, has reopened after its winter break.

The Heights of Abraham is so picturesque, it's nicknamed 'Little Switzerland' locally.

That's partly thanks to its rolling green hills, but also down to its famous cable cars that travel high above the Derwent Valley.

Visitors to the hilltop park can travel 554 ft uphill to the summit and imagine they've transported themselves to the Swiss Alps.

From the top, there are views of the lush countryside of Derbyshire and of the pretty village of Matlock Bath.

The Heights of Abraham is on the eastern side of the Peak District, reachable by car in around an hour from parts of Greater Manchester.

As well as the cable cars and the sweeping views, you can also explore two incredible, illuminated caverns.

Guided tours will take you deep into the hillside where professional guides will tell tales of mining, geology and tourism.

Both the Vista restaurant and the Terrace Cafe stand at around 1000ft above sea level, with views served up alongside local ales and gins, as well as tea and cake.

The Heights of Abraham closes for a short time every winter but is finally back open for business from 11 February and throughout the summer.

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New this season will be a trail of willow sculptures by Caroline Gregson, and 12 new butterflies suspended in the treetops.

The estate has actually been welcoming visitors since 1787, when a local hotel owner decided to create a 'pleasure ground' for the wealthy Georgian tourists who flocked to the area.

People in those days believed that swimming in the waters around Matlock Bath would improve their health.

After seven years of planting exotic trees and shrubs, tourists began to climb the paths to take in the 360-degree views from the summit.

In 1810, the Great Rutland Cavern opened to the public, followed by the Great Masson Cavern in 1844, with ex-miners acting as tour guides.

Read more: Giant Burning Man sculptures are going on display in the Peak District

The current owners of the Heights of Abraham bought the estate in 1974 and added the cable car 10 years later.

Tickets to visit cost £22 per adult, £15.00 per child and £68.00 for a family of two adults and two children (under fives go free), which includes a cable car flight, two guided cavern tours, access to two adventure playgrounds, a heritage trail, exhibitions, the willow sculptures, the treetop butterfly trail, the restaurant and cafe, and self-guided audio tours.

The Heights offers 20% off to those who work for the NHS, have a Blue Light Card, MOD90/DDS card or MAX card. Take the train or bus to Matlock Bath and save 20% on your tickets too.

Featured image: Supplied

]]> 266984 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/property/10-hot-properties-for-sale-in-greater-manchester-february-2022/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:43:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=266986

Every month, we present some of the hottest properties currently on the market in Greater Manchester - and you all seem to love them.

It's safe to say that Mancunians love a good nosey around other peoples’ houses, and after all, Greater Manchester is a brilliant place to live.

The region is global powerhouse that’s instantly-recognisable for its architecture, culture, musical exports, media links, scientific and engineering output, social impact, sports clubs and transport connections, and with a growing population of more than 2.8 million people, Greater Manchester has seen considerable investment and regeneration in the last two decades too.

And when it comes to property types in the region, you really couldn’t get more diverse.

The traditional terraced streets make up the fabric of many inner city and borough town areas, while the wide range of leafy suburbs is where you’ll find some of the more sought-after and pricier family homes.

But what can your money currently get you in the area?

Our Hottest Property series is back for the new year, so we’ve scoured the internet to find 10 more of the most diverse, jaw-dropping, accessible and beautifully-presented homes currently on the market in Greater Manchester for you to take a look at.

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The Wentwood

Newton Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1

Reeds Rains

Penthouse Apartment | x2 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom

Offered to the market with no onward chain and situated in the heart of Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter with a wide range of amenities and transport links on offer, is this two-bedroom duplex penthouse apartment in the highly-sought-after Wentwood development.

Internally, the property features a light and airy living area with recently refitted kitchen, ensuite bedroom, and further bathroom on the lower level with stairs leading up to an impressive large mezzanine bedroom / study.

The property also benefits from an undercover parking space included.

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The property is currently on the market with the Manchester city centre branch of estate agency chain Reeds Rains for a guide price of £300,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Dowson Road

Gee Cross, Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, SK14

On The Move

Semi-Detached | x4 Bedroom | x2 Bathrooms

Situated in the popular Hyde village of Gee Cross, with plenty of amenities and transport links right on the doorstep, as well as being in the catchment area for some excellent local schooling options, this four-bedroom red brick semi-detached property has been tastefully-modernised, while still being packed with character and original features.

Internally, the property has flexible and spacious accommodations throughout, while externally, there's off-road parking for three vehicles at the front, and a rear garden with a raised patio to enjoy the evening sun.

Viewing is highly-recommended to appreciate all this home has to offer.

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The property is currently on the market with local independent estate agents On The Move Property Boutique for £375,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Crow Lane

Ramsbottom, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL0

Keenans

Cottage | x3 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms

This really is one unique and impressive property.

Bursting with character, style, and an abundance of indoor and outdoor space, this immaculately-presented three bedroom end cottage is a credit to the current owners and welcomed to the market in the highly-sought-after area of Ramsbottom, with all of the amenities, transport links, and schooling options that make the town so popular right on the doorstep.

Oozing with tasteful décor, modern fixtures and fittings, stunning gardens, double garage, and even a fantastic summer house, this property has everything a couple or a growing family needs.

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The property is currently on the market with Bury-based independent estate agents Keenans for £450,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Nightingale Gardens

Blackrod, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6

Price & Co

Semi-Detached | x3 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms

Being conveniently offered to the market with no onward chain, this beautifully-presented and tastefully-modernised semi is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location in the sought-after village of Blackrod, and is also within touching distance of a range of amenities, transport links, and excellent schooling options, making it ideal for any growing family.

The property boasts three good size bedrooms, and en-suite to master bedroom, as well as landscaped gardens to front and rear, also benefiting with a 'Sauna' in the rear garden.

Another property where viewing is recommended to appreciate what's on offer.

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The property is currently on the market with Bolton-based independent estate agents Price & Co for £250,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Merton Road

Highfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3

Regan & Hallworth

Semi-Detached | x3 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom

Enviably-positioned in the highly-sought-after area of Highfield, this exceptional three-bedroom, semi-detached family home is a true credit to the current owners as it has undergone considerable change over recent years to create a fully-modernised and flexible living space that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

When bought by the current owners approximately six years ago, the home was completely knocked back to brick with everything replaced internally, including new floors, walls and ceilings, new central heating system, new windows, doors, and so much more.

Externally, the home boasts a stunning rear garden which has been beautifully landscaped, as well as a large detached garage, and an extended concrete imprint driveway that provides ample off-road parking.

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The property is currently on the market with the Wigan-based branch of estate agents Regan & Hallworth for Offers in Excess of £175,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Redwood

Firwood Park, Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9

Ryder & Dutton

Link Detached | x3 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom

Situated in the exceptionally-popular Firwood Park area of Chadderton, with amenities, convenient transport links to Manchester city centre, and well-regarded local schools nearby, this three-bedroom, link-detached house is beautifully-presented throughout, and is ideal for growing families.

There are flexible accommodations throughout the property, with separate lounge, dining room, kitchen, and conservatory spaces on the ground floor, while upstairs, there are three good-sized bedrooms, and a bathroom.

Externally, there is a driveway to the front along with a small garden, and to the rear of the property, there is a maintained lawned garden with patio area.

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The property is currently on the market with the Oldham-based estate agents Ryder & Dutton for £280,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Knacks Lane

Prickshaw, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12

Ryder & Dutton

Semi-Detached| x3 Bedrooms | x2 Bathrooms

This Grade II Listed semi-detached cottage in the picturesque village of Prickshaw on the doorstep of Healey Dell Nature Reserve is a rare gem to the market, as not only it is impeccably-presented and tastefully-modernised throughout, all while retaining much of its charm and character, and some stand-out original features like inglenook fireplaces and stoves, but it also enjoys a semi-rural setting as well as being nearby to the amenities of other local villages and towns.

This beautiful home is a perfect place to raise a family thanks to its spacious and flexible accommodation, which has been recently-improved by its current owners.

Externally, the property sits behind a front garden, with an allocated parking area beyond the cobbled road, and to the rear is a further garden with lawn and decking, plus a garage on a separate plot.

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The property is currently on the market with the Oldham-based estate agents Ryder & Dutton for Offers in Excess of £350,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Wellington Road North

Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK4

Philip James Kennedy

Detached | x5 Bedrooms | x3 Bathrooms

How impressive does this property look?

Yet another home ideal for a growing family, situated in the ever-popular Heaton Chapel area of Stockport just a stones throw away from local shops, reputable schooling options, and public transport links with convenient access to Manchester city centre, this bespoke constructed five-bedroom detached property is immaculate throughout and sits on a generous plot that offers complete privacy.

Fully-modernised to the highest standard, the property boasts flexible and open plan living areas that provide ample space internally, while externally, there's gated off road parking for four cars, and a rear garden that offers a large decked area and lawn space.

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The property is currently on the market with the Heaton Moor branch of local estate agents Philip James Kennedy for £699,950.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Moorfield Road

Salford, Greater Manchester, M6

Keenans

Semi-Detached | x3 Bedrooms | x1 Bathroom

Presented to the market in a highly desired area of Salford is this exceptionally-presented, three-bedroom home that's set over three floors.

Within close proximity of schools, amenities, and major commuter routes, making it suited perfectly to a growing family looking to up size, the property boasts an abundance of original features, all of which have been sympathetically restored, and with a stunning open plan dining kitchen, enviable gardens, and high ceilings, it's a credit to its current occupants.

Externally, this beautiful home has a fully-enclosed landscaped garden at the rear, and the front provides a further gated courtyard setting the property back from the road. 

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The property is currently on the market with the Swinton-based branch of local estate agents Keenans for Offers Over £340,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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Hale Road

Hale, Altrincham, Trafford, Greater Manchester, WA15

Watersons

Detached | x7 Bedrooms | x3 Bathrooms

This beautifully-presented period detached family home is set within a mature sprawling garden plot in the prestigious village Hale, with its range of amenities right on the doorstep, and boasts spacious living accommodations arranged over four floors, with converted cellars and lofts, and buckets of character and charm.

The rooms are all well-proportioned throughout, and in-keeping with the character and age of the property, there are high corniced ceilings, attractive original or reproduction stained glass windows, period fireplaces, exposed wood flooring, excellent-specification kitchen and bathroom fittings.

Externally, there is extensive off-road parking and landscaped garden areas.

Viewing is highly recommended.

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The property is currently on the market with Hale-based estate agents Watersons for £1,450,000.

You can find more on Rightmove here.

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]]> 266986 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/libraries-in-manchester-are-scrapping-fines-for-late-book-returns-for-good/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:55:16 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267032

Mancs will soon no longer have to pay a fine if they return their library books later than the due date.

Manchester City Council has announced a change to the way the city's libraries operate in a bid to get more people using them and reading.

Fines already don't apply to children and over 60s, but will soon also be abolished for everyone else who borrows books.

The only instance where library users will still be charged is if books are never returned.

The council says it wants to 'reduce inequalities that exist around libraries' by eliminating the financial worry involved in taking out book loans.

The initiative is part of the council's larger investment into libraries, which is also seeing the historic Didsbury Library given a makeover.

Chorlton Library, Longsight Library and Newton Heath Library are all set for renovations too.

Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, executive member of libraries, said: "We want our libraries to be as inclusive and accessible as possible and I am delighted that we will be abolishing fines very soon.

"I believe that books and the joys of reading should not be tied by financial constraints.

Read more: Repairs to be made after ‘sickening’ vandalism of Manchester Arena attack memorial

"Everyone, regardless of economic status, should be able to join the library and  enjoy reading and all that libraries offer.  

"I hope even more people will  be encouraged to borrow books from their local libraries."

You can find your nearest library and sign up at www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries.

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 267032 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/inside-hello-oriental-manchesters-giant-new-three-storey-asian-food-hall/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:38:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267064

A massive new food hall is opening its doors in Manchester this weekend, with three floors packed with food from across Asia.

Hello Oriental has an Asian-inspired bakery and cafe, a Vietnamese restaurant, a Chinese supermarket, and a huge food hall serving East Asian street food.

The multi-storey 'super-venue' has been built beneath Symphony Park at the new Circle Square development just off Oxford Road.

It's been inspired by dining destinations like Bang Bang Oriental in London, and 1800 in Miami.

The heart of Hello Oriental will be its food hall, Downtown Oriental, a vast market hall with a fast-paced open kitchen.

Here, diners will be able to feast on everything from Chinese roasts to dim sum, baos to noodles, and fried rice to seafood.

Downtown Oriental will also serve bubble teas, and taiyaki ice cream, a type of soft-serve presented inside an adorable fish-shaped cone.

Elsewhere, Hello Bakery will sell modern fusion bakes alongside coffees and high-grade teas.

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On a purpose-built mezzanine level, Vietnamese restaurant Rice Paper Pho will serve traditional dishes like pho, summer rolls and salads, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options.

A UK-first Hello Oriental supermarket will open soon, selling products, produce and ingredients from East Asia.

Azim Kourah, director of Hello Oriental, added: "It’s been a long time in the making but we are thrilled to be opening our doors to Manchester.

"From Saturday onwards, our brand-new concept will be spicing up Manchester's food scene, bringing three floors of incredible flavour, excitement and atmosphere to the city."

Bradley Topps, commercial director at Bruntwood SciTech, said: "Hello Oriental is going to be a real destination and cornerstone for Circle Square – there’s nothing else like this in the Northwest.

"Spread across three floors, there’s a space for every occasion, whether you’re looking for evening food, drinks and music, tea and cake, or to stock up on supplies from the specialist supermarket.

Read more: The new restaurants and bars opening in Manchester this month | February 2022

"The variety is unrivalled, the complex is incredibly cool, and it’s going to be bursting with atmosphere at all times of day."

Hello Oriental joins TRIB3, a specialist high-intensity fitness studio, with a host of additional food, drink and entertainment also due to launch at Circle Square later this year.

Hello Oriental's flagship food hall will open on Saturday 12 February and will be open daily from 10am to 11pm.

You can find out more at hofoodhall.com.

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 267064 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/manchesters-massive-irish-beer-garden-is-returning-this-spring/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:09:17 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267087

It was one of the biggest openings of 2021 - and now O'Sheas giant Irish beer garden is making a return.

The popular Irish pub branched out into the world of al fresco drinking in April last year, when Covid restrictions meant that indoor hospitality had to remain closed.

It took over an empty car park just off the inner ring road for weeks of perfectly chilled Guinness and live music.

This time, O'Sheas will be back within staggering distance of Piccadilly train station, in a now-indoor venue.

The space has been re-designed and draped in the colours of Ireland, operators say, with artist's impressions of the site showing a new clear roof above the rows of tables.

O'Sheas is planning a two-week Irish festival, kicking off on St Patrick's Day and 'putting an end to a two-year celebratory drought'.

Eat New York will be back to provide food at the O'Sheas Beer Garden, serving up their signature bagels and burgers with an Irish-American twist.

As well as ice-cold Guinness, punters will also be able to order espresso martinis and passionfruit martinis on tap.

Paul Mackay, co-owner of O'Sheas, said: "Once again this is for the people and for the city.

"We celebrate a return for the long-awaited St Patrick’s Day celebration and we promise to fit that two-year wait into a fun packed two weeks.

Read more: Inside Hello Oriental, Manchester’s giant new three-storey Asian food hall

"The beers are cold and the welcome is warm. We have missed you all dearly and we can’t wait to see you at the festival!"

Live music will be back too, with performances from local bands like The Joe Keegan Band, Green Hot Clover, Live Lounge and more.

Tickets are limited and are available at osheasbeergarden.co.uk.

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]]> 267087 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/eccles-tram-line-to-close-on-several-occasions-this-year-for-essential-maintenance/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:09:26 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267090

Eccles tram line is set to close a number of times this year to allow for essential maintenance work to be carried out.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has confirmed this week that after 22 years of operation, the Metrolink Eccles line - which was originally opened in 1999, and has supported millions of journeys since - is set to close "on several occasions" this year for essential maintenance of the tracks.

A full closure of the line will take place for eight days over the February half term, between the 19 and 27 February, and further partial closures of the line are planned for the Easter and summer school holidays.

TfGM says all closure times have been chosen in order to "minimise disruption to passengers".

Passengers will be able to visit a dedicated travel advice page to find information on alternative travel options to help plan their journey in advance, and Metrolink staff will also be around at key locations at busier times assist people in any way needed.

Passengers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.

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Speaking ahead of the line closures this year, Danny Vaughan - Head of Metrolink at TfGM - said: "In the past 10 years alone, the Eccles line has supported 40 million journeys, providing a real alternative to using the car, helping people get around the region, reducing congestion and helping to cut air pollution.

"The Eccles Line, and the MediaCity spur, which was opened in 2010, have supported the local economy and been instrumental in the regeneration of the Quays area [so] it's therefore very important that we do these works now in order to help the area continue to grow and prosper.

"We know it’s going to cause some inconvenience for passengers so we are limiting the work to less busy times.

"Many passengers will be able to catch trams on the Trafford Park Line, and we will provide good alternatives to those who can’t."

More details are available on the TfGM website here.

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From 19 Feb to 27 Feb, the Eccles line will be closed due to essential maintenance work.

Staff will be in key locations to help passengers out, and alternative transport options will be in place.

For more info please click the link below 👇

— Transport for Greater Manchester 🚲🚶🏾‍♀️ (@OfficialTfGM) February 10, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/new-anti-knife-crime-video-to-be-shown-in-greater-manchester-schools-and-colleges/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:46:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267131

A new campaign video aimed at reducing youth violence has been released and is to be shown at schools and colleges throughout Greater Manchester.

Following three tragic fatal stabbings of young people from the city-region recent weeks, Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) - which is working with the Combined Authority (GMCA) on the campaign - has launched a new video as part of its ongoing work to reduce violence.

The short video is aimed at young people, parents and teachers, and is one of a number of measures in place to prevent further tragic incidents.

It shares the clear message that "speaking out could save a life", GMCA says.

A youth worker, teacher, young person, and community worker who has turned his life around after being involved in violence all feature and shares their stories in the 90-second video that has been shared on social media, and sent to schools, colleges, and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in Greater Manchester.

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"My thoughts are with the families and friends of the three young people tragically killed in recent weeks and all communities affected by violence and knife crime," said Bev Hughes, Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester for Policing, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire.

"There is no place for violence in our city-region.

"We are committed to strong police enforcement to address violent crime and to trying to prevent it from happening in this first place, but this requires partners to continue to work together with young people and communities to create long-term change [and] as these recent events have all too sadly demonstrated, there is much work to be done to end serious violence and we will not stop in our efforts to do that.

"We need everyone’s help to end violence amongst young people [so] if you see anything that doesn’t feel right involving your child, a family member or a friend please speak out."

This new campaign video comes after the VRU launched a project last year that sees highly skilled youth workers based in A&E departments across several busy hospitals.

The ‘navigators’ respond to young people and their families when coming into hospital with injuries that result from violence, referring them on to ongoing outreach and support - such as sports clubs, or mentoring - and the programme has recently been expanded to accept referrals from the community and via North West Ambulance Service.

260 young people from across the region have been referred to the navigators to date.

"GMP is working with partner agencies on several initiatives to keep people safe from these weapons which, in the hands of criminals, are stealing lives, devastating families and posing threat, harm and risk to our communities," added Detective Superintendent Chris Downey - GMP's knife crime lead.

"I would also like to reach out to the young people within our communities and ask them to report or share any concerns regarding themselves or friends that are involved in a dispute, violence or carrying a knife.

"It's not right to stand by and do nothing.

"This is not about getting friends in trouble - in the vast majority of instances our involvement is about keeping people safe and understanding why someone feels the need to carry a weapon.

"Neither GMP nor the justice system will tolerate this type of crime, we are proactively stopping and searching individuals and I would remind offenders that carrying a knife can result in a prison sentence and life-long criminal record."

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We are shocked & saddened that three young people have been fatally stabbed in Greater Manchester in recent weeks.
Our deepest sympathies are with their families, friends and local communities.
There is no place for violence in our city-region. #speakingoutcouldsavealife. pic.twitter.com/VnJ40zCfD9

— Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit (@GM_VRU) February 7, 2022]]>

Youth violence causes serious harm & destroys the lives of victims, families, & communities.
Speaking out could save a life.
Report concerns online at https://t.co/TSW7EtBCct or call 101.
To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
Dial 999 in an emergency pic.twitter.com/kyL7uNZfRV

— Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit (@GM_VRU) February 2, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/crispy-pig-tails-take-nose-to-tail-dining-to-the-next-level-the-moorcock-inn-reviewed/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:28:38 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267146

Just a forty-minute drive from Manchester, The Moorcock Inn is a favourite amongst foodies on both sides of the Pennines.

Recently awarded a top spot in the esteemed 2022 Estrella Damn Gastropubs Top 50, we knew we had to pay it a visit.

The pub recently merged its two menus into one, combining the bar menu with the restaurant tasting offerings into what equates to a long, glorious list of dishes designed to share - each sounding more indulgent than the last.

An unsuspecting candidate, this old-school Pennine boozer at Norland above Sowerby Bridge looks very ordinary from the outside. In fact, as we pull into the car park behind it, a bit stressed in the torrential rain, we all question whether we're in the right place.

We are. A chef in a cap, completely unprotected from the blizzard in his t-shirt and apron, is out there getting drenched. Talk about passion. With much of the menu here cooked over fire, we expect he's accustomed to it. Wet weather is part of the moorland's, erm, charm.

Stood in front of a roaring outdoor barbecue, he intermittently runs the gauntlet to grab what appears to be clumps of hay, thrusting his head into a covered box and emerging with armfuls of the stuff to help smoke and fire the huge charcoal grill.

Billowing clouds are smashed to smithereens by the driving wind and rain without mercy. We leg it past the barbecue, landing safely at the end of the bar - all wooden beams, exposed stone walls and black-as-the-night chalkboards - before being taken to our table in the snug.

Snug it is, enough to quickly forget the downpour outside and de-layer whilst poring over the extensive drinks menu. Yes, it's a pub, so you'd expect the drinks list to be relatively decent - but this offers so much more.

Experienced sommelier Aimee Tufford has put a lot of love and care into composing it, with a huge number of low and no alcohol beers sitting (quite literally) side by side with quality craft, keg and bottle options. There are stouts, hazy IPAs, lagers, saison - the 0.5 percents happily rubbing shoulders with the twelves.

Wines are mostly organic and low intervention, many served by the glass or carafe, more by the bottle. Elsewhere, there is a good choice of gin, kombucha, sake, cider and more. On it goes.

Aimee heads up front of house with her British-Australian partner, Alisdair Brooke-Taylor, the chef. Prior to opening The Moorcock, the pair spent years together at Michelin-starred In de Wulf on the Belgian-French border.

Before its closure in 2016, Alisdair functioned as the right-hand man to Kobe Desramualts. At that time, it was considered in some influential circles to be the third-best restaurant in Europe. Let's just say, the locals here are blessed.

Crispy potatoes, long-smoked over that fire outside then crisped and cracked in the deep fat fryer, take a pub classic to the next level - served split in a heap with a small dish of yeasty mayonnaise.

A serious hunk of sourdough - loaded with queen scallop, spider crab, grated turnip, chives and sunflower seeds - is turned to an eggy-bread sponge, oozing with salty-sweet roe custard that drips down the sides and swims at its base.

A whole charcoaled flounder, roasted and smeared in butter made from dried mullet roe, is soft and buttery, leant an umami saltiness from the bottarga.

Sauteed greens dressed in garlic and anchovy bring more of that salty, Southern Italian depth to the table, whilst a plate of shaved celeriac frisee with ricotta salata, capers and mustard lends the meal a smoky, pickled, earthy freshness.

Crispy pig tails with apple sauce and artichoke, stuffed with sausage meat and blackened to the point of crumbling, are a literal reminder of The Moorcock's nose-to-tail dining ethos. Nothing is wasted, as their presence so boldly attests.

Meat here is dry-aged and butchered on-site, using mature, whole animals taken from select local smallholdings that work mostly with the Rare Breed Survival Trust as a preference.

These regenerative ethics extend to the rest of the menu, too. Sustainable fish and seafood are taken from native waters in day boats only, and vegetables are organic, sometimes homegrown in their 2-acre kitchen garden, sometimes foraged.

Very much in the school of forage, ferment, cure and preserve, the ever-evolving seasonal menu champions a host of traditional homesteading techniques- right down to the handmade crockery on which everything is served.

We finish with both of the puddings (there are just two on the list). In a nod to locale, one is a rhubarb frangipane puff pastry tarte doused in a thick. tangy lemon curd with pumpkin seed praline. The other, a giant plate of choux pastry boldly redefining any interpretation we previously held about profiteroles.

Filled with a squash cheesecake mousse and milk ice-cream, it gives off the slightly cheesy tang of fermentation. All is balanced by a huge drizzle of salty-sweet butterscotch sauce. It's the pudding that keeps giving, all three of us attack with vigour - only turning over to the rhubarb puff when it's done.

This is a glorious pub, serving glorious food. This new offering feels wonderfully relaxed, combining the best of both restaurant and bar menus. We completely see what all the fuss is about.

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]]> 267146 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/local-stars-to-play-in-charity-football-match-marking-5th-anniversary-of-manchester-arena-attack/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:13:51 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267155

Jason Manford and Paddy McGuinness are among the local stars set to play in a charity football match honouring the Manchester Arena attack victims.

With this year marking the fifth anniversary of the bombing that saw 22 people tragically lose their lives on 22 May 2017, the match, which is named ‘Manchester Remembers’, has been put together by local business owner Paul Corrigan and firefighter Aaron Lee - who has already raised over £40,000 for charities and also established the 'Hive 22 Running Club' in the aftermath of the Arena attack - and will feature will feature star-studded teams of ex-professionals and celebrities.

The match will be played on Sunday 3 April at Manchester City's Academy Stadium, and will be raising funds for five different charities set up by the victim's families - Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust, Liv’s Trust, The Megan Hurley Foundation, The Remembering Nell Foundation, and Eilidh's Trust.

Former Manchester City players Peter Reid and Joe Royle will be in charge of coaching the celebrities’ team, while longtime football 'Big Sam' Allardyce will head up the team of ex-players.

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Famous Manc comedian Jason Manford will play for the celebrity team, alongside Bolton-born actor, comedian, and TV presenter Paddy McGuiness, while ex-City stars Shaun Goater and Trevor Sinclair will feature for the former players team, along with other ex-professionals Paul Merson and Clayton Blackmore.

‘King of the Jungle’ Danny Miller, Love Island star Callum Jones, and comedian Steve Royle will also star for the celebrities.

Manchester United legend Wes Brown has also put his name down for the ex-players team.

Event organiser Aaron was one of the first responders on the scene at the Manchester Arena five years ago, and since then, has continued to have a close relationship with the victims' families and has taken part in several activities to raise funds for the charities.

He explained: "Since the attack we’ve raised over £44,000 for charities that directly support the victims' families and young people across Greater Manchester, and the Manchester Remembers football match is a massive opportunity to try and double that total.

"What happened on that night shocked not just Manchester but the world.

"As we approach the five-year anniversary, Paul and I knew we had to do something special and remember those that were so sadly taken from their families and felt launching a city-wide football game would help us raise funds that could really make a difference."

Tickets are now on sale, with adult tickets priced at £20, concessionary tickets £10, and hospitality packages starting from £100, which include a three-course meal, drinks before and after the game, and the chance to take part in a raffle where all proceeds will be donated to the five charities the match is supporting.

You can get your hands on both standard and hospitality tickets from the Manchester City website here.

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On April 3rd, our Academy Stadium will host ‘Manchester Remembers’, a charity football match between footballing legends and celebrities to commemorate the victims of the Manchester Arena attack 💙

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First look images in plans to redevelop the pavilion at Piccadilly Gardens have been released, and they give a glimpse at the future of the community hub.

The plans include removing the canopy overhead, splitting the concrete pavilion split into two separate sections, and refurbishing the two restaurants

Legal & General Investment Management Real Assets (LGIMRA) - which owns the concrete pavilion that carves Piccadilly Gardens off from the tram lines and bus station - also plan to install an art installation along the concrete wall.

Metal, glass and LED lighting on the walls would feature thread-like lines and holes in a nod to Manchester’s famous industrial past, with new lighting also added around the perimeter of the pavilion.

Piccadilly Gardens and the surrounding areas have drawn a reputation for crime, drugs, and violence in recent years, but work to revamp the site began in 2020 - when a concrete wall known locally as the 'Berlin Wall' was demolished.

These new redevelopment plans come ahead of a wider £25 million investment to give the public space a facelift.

A planning application has now been submitted by LGIMRA, the company which bought Deansgate Square's North Tower two years ago.

Read more: Plans to redevelop Piccadilly Gardens as area is left muddy and bleak

Manchester City Council is also in the process of shortlisting urban landscape teams after launching the first phase of an international design competition to improve the area back in October 2021.

Speaking on the release of the first images, Rob Codling - senior fund manager at LGIMRA - said: "This project creates an excellent opportunity to increase the approachability of Piccadilly Gardens and make spending time there a more enjoyable experience for residents and visitors to the city.

"We are pleased to be moving these plans forward and to be engaging with local artists to start to create a public space that Manchester can be proud of."

"Piccadilly Gardens is a busy and important place in the heart of our city, but we know that there’s considerable scope to improve it," Bev Craig - Leader of Manchester City Council - added on the plans.

"We want to transform Piccadilly Gardens into an outstanding public space [that's] welcoming, family-friendly and capable of hosting a wide range of events."

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]]> 267175 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-ceiling-of-the-sistine-chapel-has-been-recreated-in-a-new-art-experience-in-greater-manchester/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:31:01 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267207

The Sistine Chapel is home to arguably the most awe-inspiring work of art on the planet - and now it's been recreated here in Greater Manchester.

A new immersive exhibition has opened in Trafford, allowing guests to get up close to Michelangelo's masterpiece.

Previously, people would have to travel to Vatican City to see the collection of intricate paintings that cover the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

But now the frescoes have been recreated as huge prints covering walls and ceilings, giving visitors a chance to see them on the same scale as Michelangelo.

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition has taken shape in an empty space at the Trafford Palazzo (formerly Barton Square), just across the road from the Trafford Centre.

The art experience has already travelled to cities including London, Shanghai, Chicago and Berlin, and has touched down in Greater Manchester at last.

Running between Friday 11 February and Sunday 27 March, it gives a life-size perspective of this remarkable feat of artistry.

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Michelangelo worked on the Sistine Chapel for six years between 1508 and 1512, using its 8611 sq ft ceiling as a canvas.

The paintings were carefully restored over the course of a decade from 1984, bringing them back to their vivid original colours.

Sections of that ceiling have now been recreated in the exhibition - you can see every brushstroke.

Read more: New images give glimpse at £25 million plans to redevelop Piccadilly Gardens

Visitors can follow an audio guide around the space, learning more about each painstakingly-created masterpiece, all while classical music is piped into the space.

Tickets are priced at £12.10 per adult, or £15.40 for a VIP pass (including queue-jump and a poster).

Concession prices and family bundles are also available.

You can book your tickets at feverup.com

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]]> 267207 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/pop-up-artisan-markets-to-be-held-monthly-at-manchesters-kampus-neighbourhood/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:17:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267265

Manchester is getting a new monthly artisan market with creative makers, artists and, creators to all descend on the new KAMPUS neighbourhood.

In an exciting collaboration between the rental community and Ancoats Pop-Up - the runaway success that took over Cutting Room Square - the new monthly markets are expected to be "a glorious celebration of all things independent", with handmade products, scrumptious baked goods, and original art on sale on the last Sunday of every month.

Those who head on down to KAMPUS for the first event on Sunday 27 February from 11:30am can expect laid-back live music, drool-inducing pizza slices from Nell’s, and will also be able to explore the pop-up stalls that will pack Little David Street - the charming cobbled street recently restored and opened to the public for the first time in decades.

The first line-up features an eclectic mix of creatives, including print artist Alex Berry, 38 Jewelry and skin care brand Lovefromdeda.

They’ll sit alongside stalls boasting vintage clothes, plants, ceramics and rum liquors, as well as established Manchester brands including Cloudwater Brewery and The Barkside, the dog lifestyle store.

Ancoats Dough Boy and Sleepless Cat Coffee Roasters are also collaborating and taking over the Bungalow to serve up delicious sweet and savoury baked goodies, including sourdough cookies and chocolate tarts, alongside freshly-ground coffee.

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Speaking ahead of the first event, Alice Longson - co-founder of Ancoats Pop-Up - said: "Over the years, Manchester has shown big love for supporting start-up businesses, from those making bohemian jewellery and abstract prints, to beer and spirits from small-scale breweries [and] we couldn’t be more excited to be starting a new pop-up chapter at Little David Street at Kampus.

"The stunning surroundings of the historic street and gardens are just a perfect place to spend a laid-back Sunday, indulging in some of the best brands and unique products that the city has to offer."

Read more: First look at £250m waterside garden neighbourhood KAMPUS

The pop-up market is the latest gathering at Kampus, the vibrant new rental neighbourhood built around a garden developed by Capital&Centric and HBD.

The community is also set to become home to some of the North West’s most-loved independent brands, with the likes of Pollen Bakery, Cloudwater Brewery, General Store, Beeswing, and Great North Pie set to pitch-up this summer.

Adam Higgins - co-founder of Capital&Centric - added: "KAMPUS is all about community, from the residents that rent here to the indie businesses set to call it home [and] the collaboration with Ancoats Pop Up will be a real celebration of Manchester’s creative community, providing a shop window for the small businesses doing awesome things in the city.

"Little David Street had been closed off for years before we restored it, the monthly markets will be a chance for the community to come spend some time in the historic setting and the KAMPUS gardens, whilst getting behind local creatives."

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We are SO excited to announce that @ancoats_popup are bringing their market to the doorstep of our residents, here at Kampus!

On the last Sunday of each month, find Manchester's best independents on your door step.

Kampus by @CapitalCentric & @hbdplaces pic.twitter.com/4lg3ZwpnJE

— KAMPUS (@KampusMCR) February 10, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/rudys-is-opening-a-new-manchester-pizzeria-in-the-former-dawsons-music-site/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:15:55 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267283

Rudy's is opening another new pizza site in Manchester, taking over the former Dawson's Music shop after it closed its doors last September.

The new pizza restaurant will open inside 30 Portland street, next to Cafe Nero, taking over the huge two-floor glass building that previously housed the music mainstay - a fixture on the Manchester scene for over two decades.

It will bridge the gap between Rudy's two existing city centre sites, sitting at a halfway point between the original pizzeria in Ancoats and the Peter street site.

This will be the fourth Manchester site for the award-winning Neapolitan pizzeria, which is currently in the process of opening its first Greater Manchester site in Sale on Northerndon road.

Rudy's has also expanded in recent years to open Neapolitan pizza parlours in neighbouring cities Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham.

Read more: Dawsons Music on Portland Street has permanently closed

Rudy's first opened in Manchester in 2015 as an independent pizzeria, operated by local couple Jim Morgan and Kate Wilson.

The pair found huge success with their walk-in Neapolitan pizza concept, creating queues around the block as hungry fans clamoured to get a table, and gained a huge number of accolades including being named one of the best in the world.

Last year, it was named the fifth-best in Europe - coming in just four places behind L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Naples, widely known to be the Italian 'temple of pizza'.

In 2017, the founders sold a slice of the business to Mission Mars - the company behind Albert's Schloss.

Whilst they still remain as shareholders and are said to be "very much involved", the sale has enabled the huge expansion of Manchester's favourite pizza parlour into various parts of the UK.

In 2029, its new operators told the Manchester Evening News it planned to launch a further five restaurants in Greater Manchester's suburbs within the next two years.

At the time, Neal Bates, managing director of Rudy's, told the paper: 

"Over the next two years we aim to open a further five restaurants in the satellite towns of Manchester serving local communities with informal family dining and delivery services.

"If you know of a premises or site that might be suitable, we would be delighted to hear from you."

Bosses have submitted a planning application with the council for the new Portland street site, which will remain in review until 8 March 2022.

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]]> 267283 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/a-divorce-a-gammon-joint-and-a-goldfish-called-maud-the-worst-valentines-day-gifts-mancs-have-received/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:54:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267317

Love it, loathe it, or skip it all together, Valentine's Day is upon us and couples across the world will soon be exchanging gifts.

Most will opt for the traditional romantic gifts on 14 February - flowers, chocolates, maybe a diamond ring for those rolling out a grander gesture.

Some will simply head out for dinner together, or run a bubble bath, or get a takeaway.

And some lucky people might be gifted seven kilograms of basmati rice.

Hold on. What?

We asked our readers to share their stories of the worst Valentine's Day gifts they'd ever received, and thousands poured in with tales of truly terrible presents.

One recurring theme is the mass of Manc husbands hell-bent on giving their wives cleaning or cooking equipment.

As practical as it might be, a box of washing powder doesn't exactly scream 'I love you', does it.

In his defence though, Ann-Marie said her grandad did at least wrap up the detergent before he gave it to his wife.

Michelle's husband is clearly another Mr Practical - she said she received: "A carpet cleaner one year and a George Foreman grill another year. My husband is very romantic."

Joanne added: "Matching kettle and toaster ....! He just said you told me you liked them so thought I'd get you them"

Kirsty said she was given 'a pump for an inflatable bed', which hopefully wasn't a hint that she was being turfed out of the bedroom.

Food is usually a great gift. You can get hampers from local restaurants, boxes of chocolates, maybe a dine-in-for-two meal deal from M&S.

So how are so many people getting the gift of food so very wrong?

Pete said he received '7 kilos of basmati rice' one year, while someone else commented that they were given 'a joint of gammon'.

Emily wrote: "A bottle of mayonnaise Steven nicked from spoons," so her fella didn't even pay for her present.

A weird reoccurring theme with the men in our audience is an obsession with fish.

Kim posted that one year she received: "A goldfish called maud, I sh*t you not. Couldn’t knock the originality and it did keep me chuckling for days. Although finding it just randomly on my door step from f*ck knows who was more the mystery."

In a matching set, Jenni said: "A fish tank! 1) never ever mentioned a desire to own fish. 2) it didn't come with fish. 3) it was pink."

Presents for cars also popped up quite a lot.

Read more: Romantic restaurants in Manchester that are perfect for Valentine’s Day 2022

Lindsey wrote: "Pink fluffy car seat covers... I dont even f*cking drive"

Nic commented: "it certainly wasn't the worst valentines present I'd ever had.....but one year I got a steering wheel"

And in a savage move, Jenny said: "I told my ex husband I wanted a divorce on Valentine’s Day…. It was his birthday too."

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]]> 267317 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/northern-powergrid-accidentally-sends-compensation-cheque-2-3-trillion/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:10:48 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267340

Northern Powergrid has been forced to apologise to dozens of customers after accidentally issuing compensation cheques for £2.3 trillion.

Following the aftermath of the "once in a generation" Storm Arwen - which back in late November and early December, left thousands of homes in the north of England and widespread parts of Scotland without any electricity during some of the oldest months of the year - Northern Powergrid is currently in the process of paying compensation to tens of thousands of customers who suffered power outages.

But it didn't all go to plan for the energy distributor.

In a now-viral tweet, one customer took to social media to share a picture of a compensation cheque showing the eye-watering sum of £2.3 trillion, and asked if the company are "100% certain you can afford this?".

Cheque recipient Gareth Hughes wrote on Twitter over the weekend: "Thank you for our compensation payment Northern Powergrid for the several days we were without power following Storm Arwen.

"Before I bank the cheque however, are you 100% certain you can afford this?"

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Mr Hughes told Sky News the letter "just made me laugh".

"I knew straight away it wouldn't be honoured, but it was nice to dream for a couple of minutes," he comically added.

Within hours of sharing the photo of the hilarious mistake, the tweet went onto amass tens of thousands of likes, retweets, and comments from people unable to believe the situation had happened, wishing they'd got a cheque with that sum too, and telling Mr Hughes they "so would have banked it" if it was them.

It turns out that Mr Hughes wasn't the only one to have received a cheque with an accidentally-inflated sum though, as other people have since come forward to say the same happened to them, and the energy supplier has also confirmed that 74 of its customers had been given compensation cheques with an incorrect payment amount.

The company thanked those who were "honest" about the error.

After the tweet went viral, Northern Powergrid were forced to reply to Mr Hughes to apologise for the incident, explaining: "Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Please DM us your contact details including address and postcode so we can correct this oversight.

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In response to another customer in the same position, who called the company out for its "staggering level of incompetence", Northern Powergrid said: "There have been some cheques issued with the incorrect amount for which we are sorry [and] our team are going to re issue the correct cheques early next week."

They also asked for the customer to confirm their details so that the situation "can be processed as quickly as possible."

A spokesperson for Northern Powergrid said following the incident: "As soon as we identified the clerical error, which was caused by the electricity meter reference number being incorrectly quoted as the payment sum, we ensured all 74 customers' cheques were stopped so they could not be cashed.

"We have been investigating how this error happened and carrying out checks of previous payments.

"All indications are that this was an isolated incident.

"We thank those customers who were honest and contacted us and we have been making contact directly over the weekend with all 74 customers affected to make them aware, apologise for the error and reassure them that a correct payment will be issued to them on Monday."

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Thank you for our compensation payment @Northpowergrid for the several days we were without power following #stormarwen Before I bank the cheque however, are you 100% certain you can afford this? #trillionpounds pic.twitter.com/z5MNc2Nxl1

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Hi Gareth, Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Please DM us your contact details including address and postcode so we can correct this oversight. thanks, Phil.

— Northern Powergrid (@Northpowergrid) February 12, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/where-to-find-quality-cheap-eats-in-manchester/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:37:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267167

If you're looking for cheap eats in Manchester, you've come to the right place.

From sushi to shawarma, curries, sandwiches, jerk chicken, burgers, rice, noodles and more, if you're dining out on a budget (and let's be honest, who isn't right now) then we're here to help.

We've pulled a list of some of our favourite go-to spots for a solid scran that won't break the bank. Keep reading to discover where to put on your list next.

Got a favourite to share? Tweet us @TheMancUK or message on Instagram @TheMancEats.

Atlas Bakery, Rusholme

This tiny bakery and shawarma shop in Rusholme is almost too easy to miss. Don't pass it by, though. This might be one of the best bargains to be had in Manchester.

The freshly-made naans, filled with shavings of delicately spiced chicken or lamb, salad and sauce, make a great cheap eat - priced at just £2.50 each. Falafel sandwiches will set you back £2, or you can get 3 naan for just £1. Bargain.

Wasabi, Chinatown / Printworks

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A little bit of Japan in Manchester, Wasabi is known for its sushi and tonkotsu ramen - cooked for a minimum of 18 hours.

With two sites in the city, one in Chinatown and another in the Printworks, it also has some great value sushi boxes. Even better, at lunch you can get sushi off the belt from just £1.20 a plate.

EatGoody, Universities

This popular Korean eatery by the unviersities sells boxes in two sizes. Choose from cubed potatoes, rice, spicy rice or noodles for your base, then opt for specials like chicken curry, tofu tempura bimbim, or veg dumpling curry, depending on the day.

Priced from £5.40 for a regular or £7.40 for a large, you get a lot for your money here either way - but can also opt for add-ons like kimchi salad, boiled and fried eggs.

Tzatziki's, Fallowfield

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This family-run business in the heart of student land is credited with getting more undergrads through their degrees than any other local eatery.

The gyros here are legendary, but there is loads more to discover too. Dishes are cooked by Greek chefs and draw mostly from Greece, with some wider Mediterranean inspiration. Prices start from just £4.30.

This & That, NQ

Probably the first place any self-respecting Manc will point you if you ask for a cheap eats recommendation, This & That's rice and three cafe is fabled here in the city.

As the name suggests, you get three curries and rice for a fixed price - £4.50 for veg, £5 for two veg and one meat etc. - from a set list of curries that change on a daily basis. Tucked just off the beaten path, find it on Soap street by Trof.

Buzzrocks, Hulme

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Recently featured in The Guardian, this beloved Hulme Carribean institution is famous for its jerk chicken, veggie stew and lamb chops - and that's just for starters.

Find stuffed cornmeal patties, blackened whole plantains, rice and peas, fried dumplings, fried squid, fried chicken and more with prices starting from just £1. Meals tend to sit around the £7.50 mark, whilst retro puddings like school dinner cake will cost you £2.50 a pop.

Al Madina, Rusholme

This legendary curry house on Manchester's curry mile has seen more high-profile musicians walk through its door than most. A favourite of Hit&Run head honcho Rich Reason, for years it was a late-night favourite of clubbers - staying open until 5am.

Post-pandemic, that's changed and you can only get a scran until 1am now. It's still a top spot, though. The lamb karahi is the stuff dreams are made of, ditto the chargrilled lamb chops. Curries start from £6.50, burgers from £2.

Rack, Stockport

At Rack, it's all about the sandwiches. All handmade to order, find ingredients stacked between sourdough or squashed into shiny, buttery brioche.

Grilled cheese is another speciality, the three-cheese classic served with red onion dipping gravy on the side. Breakfast boxes and salads are also available, with prices starting from £4.40.

Habesha, Gay Village

This Ethiopian restaurant, hidden above a takeaway in Manchester's gay village, has been quietly ticking away for years.

Serving up richly-spiced traditional curries on soft, spongy sourdough-fermented injera bread, at this no-frills joint, it’s all about the food – not your social media pictures. Prices start from £9.

Read more: The Ethiopian restaurant hidden above a takeaway in Manchester’s gay village

Tibetan Kitchen, Firswood

Offering a mix of traditional Tibetan dishes and those with Himalayan roots, Tibetan Kitchen has gained a cult following in South Manchester where it is based.

Influenced by the food of neighbouring India, China and Nepal, the  ever-growing menu is great for vegetarian and vegans and offers many meat and fish options too. Prices start from £6.50.

Go Falafel, NQ / Deansgate

Our go-to in the city centre for fresh falafel, it's not just the herby chickpea goodness that does it for us here - it's all the salads, pickles and other ecoutrements too.

Falafel wraps are stuffed with your choice of pickled cabbage, potato, salad, tahini, chilli sauce and lashings of fresh hummus, plus extras like grilled aubergine. There's salad boxes and freshly squeezed juices too. Prices start from £5.50.

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]]> 267167 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/parents-left-fuming-after-lancashire-primary-school-goes-meat-free/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:28:35 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267364

Parents of children at a primary school in Lancashire are said to have been left fuming after the institution goes permanently "meat free".

Although a letter confirming it would solely be offering vegetarian school dinners was only believed to have been sent out last Thursday, Barrowford Primary School - which is near Nelson in Lancashire - was said to have introduced the meat-free rule for school dinners last year, and also urges parents to exclude meat from packed lunches too.

In a letter sent home to parents, headteacher Rachel Tomlinson said the decision had been made in an effort to curb climate change.

She pointed out the "huge environmental cost" of the meat and dairy industry.

In a statement provided exclusively to The Sun, Tomlinson said: "We made our school lunches meat-free over a year ago, and while we have not received any complaints from parents, I'm happy to discuss it with anyone who has any queries.

"Our children learn about the principles of sustainable development as part of the national curriculum, and are really interested in how they can contribute to better looking after our environment [so] we made our school lunches meat-free to demonstrate how each of us making a small change to our daily habits can have a much wider positive impact, and that reducing meat consumption is just one way to do this.

"We have been careful to approach this in a balanced way, and teach that it is fine to eat meat, but that reducing our consumption can help our planet."

The school says that no parents have made a formal complaint as of yet.

However, according to The Sun, several parents have blasted the decision, with one mum saying she’s "fuming" after her daughter was served a veggie sausage that she did not like the taste of, and has been on packed lunches ever since.

The mum told the newspaper: "It is a joke.

"I'm looking to move as I've had enough of that school. I think they forget that non-meat eaters and vegans have to take a lot of supplements. What supplements do they get instead at that school? Nothing, probably saving on food costs."

She also claims that she only found out about the rule change via email last week, despite the change being made more than a year ago. 

Another person questioned why the school could not just include vegetarian and vegan options as well as meat versions, and said it was "absolutely ludicrous" to request that packed lunches also be meat-free.

The response from parents hasn't been all negative though, as according to The Sun, some have welcomed the change with open arms, with one admitting that: "I am not vegetarian and I think the lunch choices are great [and] if people are upset they have the option to send a packed lunch if they wish, nothing is forced."

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]]> 267364 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-foundry-massive-beer-hall-and-night-market-planned-for-empty-manchester-warehouse/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:45:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267365

An empty industrial unit in Manchester could be transformed into an enormous beer hall and night market.

The proposed The Foundry site would include a walled garden, independent shops, an open-kitchen barbecue restaurant, a bakery, a coffee shop and a gym.

If it goes ahead, it will see the old Presbar Diecasting Foundry on Store Street turned into a food and drink venture.

The exciting new plans come from some local hospitality heavyweights - A Very Inc. is headed up by Adelaide Winter and Joel Wilkinson, the team behind Ramona and The Firehouse as well as previously founding the likes of the Albert Hall, Albert's Schloss, Gorilla and Rudy's.

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The Foundry is set to take shape in the Piccadilly East neighbourhood near Manchester Piccadilly, on a 200,000 sq ft plot.

The site would be split into two - Diecast, which would be home to the bars, bakery and night market; and Diecast Studios, with creative studios and a tech hub.

Its Beer Hall will include a craft brewery and long communal tables, while the corner of the building closest to Store Street will have a more daytime offering of coffee, and deli and baked goods.

The outside space would be turned into a beer garden, with lights strewn across the yard, a herb garden and beehives.

The Foundry would be open on Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays from midday, closing no later than 1am.

Due to the residential properties in the area, the plans also include sound-proofing the warehouse.

It's set to create 1000 jobs for the local economy.

A public consultation is now set to take place before planning permission is sought for the project.

A statement on The Foundry's website says: "Our passion is for reimagining, reusing and breathing life into historic, derelict buildings and neighbourhoods in this amazing city.

Read more: A divorce, a gammon joint and a goldfish called Maud – the worst Valentine’s Day gifts Mancs have received

"Our next adventure is one of our biggest challenges yet. We want to transform the former Presbar Diecasting Foundry on Store Street into a new creative neighbourhood, providing a resource and community for local residents and visitors to Manchester.

"We have created this website to tell our new neighbours a bit more about our plans and to ask for your feedback. We’d also love you to come and say hello in person.

"At our venues we take pride in the positive relationships that we have with our neighbours. We’re looking forward to getting to know you all and hopefully having a good time along the way."

Featured image: Photo by Josh Olalde on Unsplash / The Foundry

]]> 267365 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/jason-manford-defends-sheridan-smith-after-people-say-shes-on-tv-a-lot/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:02:42 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267385

Manchester comedian Jason Manford has spoken out to defend actress Sheridan Smith after people have been blasting her for being "on TV a lot".

Since the start of 2022, the acclaimed Lincolnshire-born actress - who is probably most famous for starring on cult Manchester sitcoms The Royle Family, and Two Pits of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, as well as supporting roles on Gavin & Stacey, and Benidorm - has appeared on our TV screens on four separate occasions.

She first starred in three-part BBC drama Four Lives at the very start of January, before Channel 5's miniseries The Teacher was shown over four successive evenings later that month, and the first episode of ITV drama No Return began airing last week.

Smith is also currently the co-presenter of ITV reality competition show Starstruck, alongside Manford himself.

It's fair to say that her numerous starring roles and television appearances this year have seen Smith take a lot of flack on social media in recent weeks, both from people poking a bit of fun at the situation, while others have been a little more critical.

One person even joked that they've "seen more of Sheridan Smith than [their] family recently."

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But Manford has found some of the criticisms of Smith to be rather unfair, and has taken to Twitter over the weekend to defend the actress and urge people to "chill out".

In his tweet, the Manchester-born comedian, actor, and presenter told Smith's critics that the fact she has appeared on TV so frequently this year is "not something she's in charge of" and that it was the decision of "some scheduler" that the shows were aired so close together.

He then told people that "she's excellent", and we're "lucky to have her".

Manford said: "Seen a few comments about Sheridan being on TV a lot this week [and] it’s not sommat she’s in charge of, she would’ve filmed those 3 excellent shows last year and some scheduler decided they went on this week.

"So chill out - also she’s excellent and you’re lucky to have her."

Manford's tweet has gone on to amass hundreds of likes, retweets, and comments from others agreeing with his comments.

Smith's The Royle Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps co-star Ralf Little also responded to Manford's tweet in defence of Smith, adding: "Such a weird comment isn’t it. Even if you didn’t like an actor, the idea that they have any say in when TV shows end up getting aired is ridiculous.

"It will have taken her the best part of a year to film all of that."

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Manford's tweet has also been inundated with people singing Smith's praises.

One person tweeted: "Sheridan Smith a working class lass that made it. She will always be a success story in my eyes. Works hard and is one of our greatest actresses. Never a bad word for her from this Northern boy."

Another added: "I’m delighted we have Sheridan - so versatile, makes me laugh, makes me cry, amazing lady, beautiful voice, what can’t she do?"

"Sheridan Smith is an outstanding actress, so the more we get of her the better," a third said.

TV presenter Jeremy Vine also added in response to Manford: "I agree with this. Sheridan Smith is unbelievably good at everything she does and her range is remarkable. Haters, go and hate on someone more deserving."

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Sheridan Smith playing Sheridan Smith in new ITV drama ‘Sheridan’ directed by Sheridan Smith and produced by Sheridan Smith Productions.

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The year is 2031. Sheridan Smith is now on every programme on British television. TV has been renamed Smithbox. The licence fee has been scrapped, but we all have to pay a Sheridan Tax instead,

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Such a weird comment isn’t it. Even if you didn’t like an actor, the idea that they have any say in when tv shows end up getting aired is ridiculous. It will have taken her the best part of a year to film all of that.

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I know Sheridan Smith has been on our screens a lot so far this year, but I'm here for it. She's easily one of the best actors we've got, so if she wants to launch a new drama every week, I see no problem with that.

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I agree with this. Sheridan Smith is unbelievably good at everything she does and her range is remarkable. Haters, go and hate on someone more deserving. Go Sheridan xx https://t.co/tpHxReGwuA

— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) February 13, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/new-bread-flower-bagel-shop-opened-inside-ducie-street-warehouse/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:06:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267408

A new sourdough bagel shop that also sells bouquets of flowers has just opened inside Ducie Street Warehouse.

A project founded in lockdown 2020, Bread Flower has just enjoyed a busy run at KAMPUS over Christmas - and will now fill the Counter at the Warehouse with fresh flowers and freshly baked, hand-rolled bagels.

Bagels will available to buy by the dozen or half dozen with flavoured schmears (cream cheese), or as sandwiches that can be enjoyed to eat in or takeaway.

A new bespoke bagel menu has been created for the collaboration, which will see Bread Flower bring bagels stuffed with the likes of rainbow veggies with beetroot schmear and pastrami with mustard and pickle schmear.

These will appear alongside staples like smoked salmon with capers and schmear, or their vegan alternative - carrot lox with dairy-free caper and dill schmear.

Flowers will be available to buy in single-variety bunches and mixed arrangements over the counter, but larger bouquets will need to be pre-ordered through the Bread Flower website.

A selection of flowers will be available and change monthly from single variety bunches such as Tulips, Anemones, Rose, Eucalyptus, to bouquet arrangements, vases and cards.

The Bread Flower bagel shop and florist concept, established by friends Maya Black and Scarlett Jamieson, combines the duos' love of sourdough baking and floral design.

It will take over the Counter space are the warehouse from Monday 14 February, opening every Monday to Saturday between 10am and 2pm throughout 2022.

The Counter also serves drinks, such as teas, and coffees from Manchester-based speciality coffee roasters Blossom Coffee, whilst next to the Counter is the Pantry, which offers a wide selection of beers, wines and canned cocktails as well as snacks and an artisan food cupboard.

All housed within the warehouse-chic surroundings of the Grade II listed building, Ducie Street Warehouse and its aparthotel, Native Manchester, are right in the heart of the city centre.

The Bread Flower takeover at Ducie Street Warehouse is part of a food concept collaboration series that will be hosted across the warehouse space throughout 2022.

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]]> 267408 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/mancunian-way-speed-limit-to-be-slashed-in-bid-to-tackle-particularly-hazardous-stretch-of-road/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:30:05 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267443

The speed limit along the Mancunian Way will be slashed from tonight in an attempt to improve road safety.

There have been a number of traffic collisions - one of which was sadly fatal - in the last three years on the busy city centre road.

Manchester City Council is now introducing a temporary speed limit for the next 18 months to see if permanent changes are needed.

It will mean that drivers will be limited to 30mph along a stretch of Mancunian Way between Chester Road and Pin Mill Brow.

The change comes into force in both directions from 9pm tonight, 14 February.

There have been 29 incidents recorded on the road since 2018, according to the Manchester City Council Highways team.

The Mancunian Way will also be closed over the weekend of 12 and 13 March while damaged crash barriers are repaired.

The road will be fully inspected on the same weekend.

Read more: The Foundry – massive beer hall and night market planned for empty Manchester warehouse

Councillor Emma Taylor, assistant executive member for transport, said: “Our priority will always be road safety and what has become all too clear in recent years is that the Mancunian Way is a particularly hazardous stretch of road.  

“I would ask motorists to please respect the new speed limit while it is in force and give themselves more time to complete journeys where necessary, especially during busier periods.  

“The Mancunian Way will also be closed in March (12/13) for its annual maintenance and inspection weekend, which will allow us to undertake any necessary repairs in a safe and controlled way.”

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]]> 267443 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/liverpool-favourite-maray-is-opening-a-restaurant-in-manchester/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:45:06 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267483

At last, it's happening. The rumours have been boundless, but now (finally) it's all been confirmed. Liverpool small plates favourite Maray is coming to Manchester, and we're very excited about it.

Nationally-acclaimed, the eatery is so popular in its hometown it has not one, not two but three sites - making this new Manchester opening the fourth for the restaurant group (and its first beyond Merseyside).

Known for killer cocktails and adventurous small plates like its 'Disco Cauliflower' - served whole and doused in chermoula, harissa, tahini, yoghurt, pomegranate, almonds and fresh herbs - the move means that, for the first time in eight years, Mancunian fans will no longer need to hop on a train in order to get a taste.

Rather, they'll soon be able to get a hold of all the favourites for which the group is known right here in the centre of Manchester.

Opening in the Bruntwood Works’ Union building on Brazennose Street next to ‘The Hidden Gem’ church, the new restaurant is due to open its doors in Manchester this summer.

In a central location that's slightly off the beaten path, it will form part of the transformation taking place around the Town Hall and Lincoln Square.

Maray recently became the first independent in the north west to achieve a 2 star Sustainable Restaurant Association rating since lockdown.

Founded in 2014 by James Bates, Tom White and Dom Jones, the concept was originally inspired by the owners' experiences in the Le Marais district of  Paris - a vibrant area of the city famed as a culinary melting pot of Middle Eastern flavours and stand out cocktail bars.

In a nod to this, the menu at Maray features a selection of mezze, and small plates like falafel, lamb shawarma and baked halloumi.

It also boasts an extensive vegan and vegetarian offering - think wild mushrooms with cannellini beans, sweet potato with tahini and date molasses, and spiced lentil and rice mejadara. 

The drinks list is just as stellar. When it opens its doors later this year, diners can expect a range of bold and delicious cocktails and an incredible wine list.

Drinks on offer include a margarita bolstered with Turkish apple tea and sumac salt, a house G&T made with beetroot infused gin, and guest favourite - The Agent Cooper, Maray’s famous riff on an espresso martini.

Wines from across the world also feature, with a focus on grapes and varieties originating in the same area as many of the recipes.

Speaking on the new opening, Managing Director James Bates said: “Opening a restaurant in Manchester has long been an ambition of ours and we have combed the four corners of the city to find somewhere we felt was just right.

“We’re so excited to get going at Union, we love the area and feel like we’re going to be right in the middle of it all, in a city with a huge reputation for loving restaurants, nights out and a good drink!”

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]]> 267483 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-pride-to-axe-live-music-festival-as-it-refocuses-its-efforts/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:12:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267489

There are big changes afoot for Manchester Pride's August celebrations this year, as the charity announces its live music event will be axed.

Manchester Pride have said that they they 'got some things wrong last year' and have now been working with LGBTQ+ communities to refocus.

Following a six-month review, the large-scale music concert will be dropped from the plans, though many elements of the celebrations will go ahead - including the parade, the Gay Village Party, and the candlelit vigil.

The Superbia Weekend, Youth Pride MCR, Family Pride MCR and the Human Rights Forum are all also unaffected by the altered plans.

In 2019, Ariana Grande and Years and Years headlined MCR Pride Live at Depot Mayfield, while last year Yungblud, Zara Larsson and Sigala topped the bill at First Street.

Before then, the live music portion of the Manchester Pride Festival had always been smaller, and centred around the carpark at the heart of the Gay Village.

The consultation found that LGBTQ+ communities wanted Manchester Pride to communicate with communities more on their events and grant-giving, and to 'refocus its efforts back onto its activist roots'.

The charity is promising to 'build a better Manchester Pride' that's accessible to all - that includes a commitment to low income tickets and quiet spaces at events.

Its board of trustees will also 'be more visible and connected with communities', it says.

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This year's celebrations will now be focused around the Gay Village Party, which sees people spilling out from the bars on Canal Street and the surrounding area.

A fixed amount or percentage from each ticket purchased will go directly to the community fund.

Paul Wheeler, chair of Manchester Pride’s board of trustees, said: “I’d like to say a big thank you to the thousands of individuals who had their say on the future direction of the charity.

"Manchester Pride should be something everyone feels proud of and can see a little bit of themselves reflected back in.

"We acknowledge we got some things wrong last year and we’re sorry for the upset and frustration this caused.

"It is important that Manchester Pride reflects what Manchester’s LGBTQ+ communities tell us they want and this review has shown how we can do better.

"The communities have been clear in saying their must-have elements over the weekend specifically include The Parade, The Candlelit Vigil and the Gay Village Party, whereas MCR Pride Live was seen as less important to furthering our cause.

"First and foremost, we’re a campaigning charity fighting for equality and opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals across Greater Manchester, and the response from across our communities corroborates that position.

"We want more input into the charity’s operation, with a greater focus on campaigning, lobbying and education, whilst seeing fewer celebrity headline acts at MCR Pride Live.

"That’s why we’re going back to our roots, our Pride celebration is about protest. As a result, we’ve listened to the communities’ comments, and will address their recommendations to refocus efforts back towards activism.

"Furthermore, we will commit a fixed amount or percentage of each ticket purchase to Pride events directly to the community fund and provide clarity on where the remainder of the amounts generated from ticket sales is attributed.

The Charity says further details will be revealed on the Manchester Pride line up in the coming months.

Paul continued: "The organisation has sought to address big questions and concerns, such as the role of Pride as a protest movement as opposed to a pop concert, how Pride can be more accessible, inclusive and safer, and how we go about giving grants.

Read more: Mancunian Way speed limit to be slashed in bid to tackle ‘particularly hazardous’ stretch of road

"We’ve also tried to address how we can be more transparent and connected as an organisation to Greater Manchester’s LGBTQ+ communities, surrounding the themes of communities, activism, giving and transparency.

"Ensuring the charity now reflects the needs of our communities is now our focus. We don’t see this review as the end of the conversation, rather it’s the start. This report marks the beginning of more co-creation, more transparency and more listening."

To find out more about Manchester Pride and the details of its consultation, visit manchesterpride.com/prideinourfuture.

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“Manchester Pride should be something everyone feels proud of and can see a little bit of themselves reflected back in.”

Today we reveal the changes we will be implementing following the Pride In Our Future Consultation.

Read the full report: https://t.co/dLiOJVIYMn pic.twitter.com/qvr1cDC4di

— Manchester Pride (@ManchesterPride) February 14, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/doctor-from-altrincham-fell-to-his-death-from-the-same-spot-he-proposed-to-his-wife-27-years-earlier/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:20:52 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267493

A former Manchester City doctor tragically fell to his death from the very same spot where he proposed to his wife 27 years earlier, an inquest has heard.

54-year-old Dr Jamie Butler - who was from Altrincham, and previously had worked at Manchester City, Sale Sharks Rugby Club, and Altius Healthcare throughout his career - popped the question on the famous Striding Edge side of the Lake District's third highest peak, Helvellyn, all the way back in 1994.

But when he and his wife Margaret decided to relive the romantic moment all over again by returning their last November, this was when Jamie sadly died.

Cockermouth Coroner's Court heard that the couple had been walking together up the mountain, but when they reached Striding Edge, Mrs Butler stopped to catch her breath and she told of watching her husband disappear into the mist as he went on to find the spot.

After he had been gone for a while, Mrs Butler shouted after him, but got no response and eventually became "concerned something had happened to him", so she called police.

Due to poor visibility during the misty weather, the court heard that the GP fell and was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene after suffering significant injuries, including a fractured skull.

Mountain rescuers later found his body below the ridge, and the coroner concluded that his death was an accident.

Mrs Butler paid tribute to her husband, who she said "was a loving husband with two twin boys that he adored."

"He died doing what he loved [and] he will be forever missed," she concluded.

Doug Jones - Head Physiotherapist at Altius Healthcare in Hale, who worked with Dr Butler at Sale Sharks when he was part of the physio team - paid tribute to him in a statement to the Daily Mail: "He was a really fantastic guy who didn’t have a bad word to say about anyone. He was very loved by the staff and players at both Sale and Man City… you just couldn’t not warm to him."

Dr Butler was also described as a "wonderful guy who will be very missed by his friends and family".

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]]> 267493 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/shocking-footage-shows-damage-left-by-new-years-eve-blaze-as-one-eight-six-rebuild-begins/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:56:43 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267525

New videos from inside Manchester bar One Eight Six show the devastation left behind by its fire earlier this year.

A blaze ripped through the popular Deansgate bar just after midnight on New Year's Eve.

Balloons and decorations caught alight as people celebrated the arrival of the new year.

The bar has been closed ever since.

One Eight Six co-founder Dean Mac has today posted new videos of the interior of the cocktail bar.

The footage shows the space littered with debris and blackened with soot.

Its refurbishment is now officially underway as the venue works to reopen again later in the year.

It's understood that the space will have to be stripped back to its foundations for the rebuild.

Back in January, shortly after the fire, Dean wrote: "We cannot put into words how deeply excruciatingly painful this is to be writing, but the fire that broke out just after midnight on NYE has completely destroyed the main room and the majority of the contents within.

Read more: Manchester Pride to axe live music festival as it ‘refocuses its efforts’

“We will be forever grateful to all our brave staff and the emergency services that saved peoples lives that night, and no matter what material items are gone, everyone is safe.

“If any of you have any doubts, we WILL come back from this and we WILL be re-opening again as soon as we possibly can.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your constant support."

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]]> 267525 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/two-storms-with-90mph-winds-and-blizzard-conditions-to-hit-the-uk-within-three-days/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:52:15 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267543

The UK is expected to be hit by two storms in the space of three days this week, with forecasters warning of 90mph winds and even some "blizzard conditions" across the north of England.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert with an amber warning for the two events.

It's forecast that Storm Dudley will cross the northern half of the UK from Wednesday night into Thursday morning, bringing "a period of very strong and disruptive winds", before Storm Eunice sets in to bring even more strong winds and potentially even some snow for parts of the country on Friday.

The amber alert warns of gusts of 70-90mph from 6pm on Wednesday to 9am on Thursday, and the yellow wind warning is in place from 3pm on Wednesday to 6pm on Thursday, with estimated winds of 60-70mph.

These weather alerts / warnings are forecast to hit northern England, with Greater Manchester expected to feel the affects of both.

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The warnings mean there is a chance of injury and danger to life from large waves and debris thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties, and there is also a risk of falling trees, damage to buildings, and power cuts.

Speaking ahead of the arrival of the storms to provide us with more insight into what we can expect, and admitting that further snow and ice warnings would likely be issued over the next few days in northern England, Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said: "It's not just going to be strong winds this week."

He also added that "there could be some quite widespread travel disruption in parts of the UK throughout this week."

Mr Morgan said: "All parts of the UK will see some very strong winds at times.

"It's Scotland and the North's turn on Wednesday and into Thursday, and then it's probably going to be the southern parts of England and Wales that will see the very strongest winds on Friday."

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#TwoStorms have been named

Fom Wednesday afternoon #StormDudley is forecast to bring strong winds to northern parts of the UK

Then on Friday, #StormEunice will bring strong winds to more southern areas and snow to northern areas

Warnings are in force ⚠️
Stay #Weatheraware pic.twitter.com/PUGpBz3hGw

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 14, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/landmark-manchester-venue-printworks-to-get-a-22-million-refurbishment/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:29:47 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267561

One of Manchester's most iconic entertainment venues has been given the green light for a £22 million investment.

The funds will go towards what is being described as "a transformational refurbishment".

After having secured the investment, approved as part of the venue's trajectory towards international recognition as a "pioneering, round-the-clock entertainment destination", it's been confirmed that Printworks is set to begin its anticipated refurbishment this month.

On top of that, investors have revealed that a new 20-year commitment has also been finalised to continue the schemes ongoing partnership with Vue - which operates 23 screens at Printworks, including Europe’s second largest IMAX.

The cinema is also set to undergo a multi-million-pound flagship refurbishment alongside the rest of the work to the venue.

These extensive works mark the first major investment since 1999.

Given that the concept of 'gamification' is at the forefront of Printworks vision for the refurbishment, the planned works crucially include the installation of a 900m2 digital ceiling - said to be Europe’s largest - which is a "dynamic platform for immersive audio-visual performances".

Printworks will remain fully open and trading throughout the refurbishment, with the works said to be structured to "ensure minimum disruption".

Speaking on the plans for the refurbishment, a spokesperson for DTZ Investors said: "Printworks has shown resilience through the pandemic and refurbishing this iconic venue remains part of our vision.

"The leisure sector continues to transition as people seek the ultimate experience with technology redefining both expectations and possibilities [and] visitors will soon benefit from just that, with a fully immersive and interactive environment on a scale not previously seen in the UK, making it an ideal location for existing and future venues.

"Printworks has an exciting venue-mix from day-time family entertainment to the evening and late-night offer and we are delighted that Vue cinema has recently signed a new 20-year commitment to the scheme.

"This, alongside our extensive refurbishment, point toward Printworks remaining a prime destination leisure venue for years to come."

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]]> 267561 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/asda-morrisons-tesco-and-sainsburys-explain-99-petrol-rule-to-confused-motorists-after-backlash/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:30:07 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267572

Four of the UK's major supermarket chains have been forced to clarify how motorists pay for their fuel at petrol stations.

After reports this week claimed that Asda was the latest supermarket to bring in the controversial new £99 deposit rule for people using 'Pay at Pump' services, which sees it following in the footsteps of Tesco and Sainsbury's, it's sparked its fair share of backlash from motorists condemning its introduction, and many confused as to what it actually is.

If you're unfamiliar with the situation that's been unfolding since last summer and the changes that have been made, then it basically refers to the deposit amount which is taken when using 'Pay at Pump' facilities.

Previously, all 'Pay at Pump' transactions were authorised by simply requesting a £1 transaction from your card issuer, before taking payment for the value of the fuel one to three days later, but back in June 2021, new rules imposed by Visa and Mastercard saw that pre-authorisation amount rise up to £99 at some retailers.

This means your bank may create a temporary hold of up to £99 while you fill up.

On completing the transaction, the actual amount is deducted immediately from your account, and the pre-authorised amount is immediately cancelled.

Mastercard explained in a statement shared to its website last year: "The way you pay for your fuel at an automated fuel pump in the UK is changing.

"Your card issuer/bank will temporarily reserve up to £99 of your available balance while you fill up [and] then when you have completed fuelling, you’ll be charged for the correct amount of fuel you have used and the remainder of any reserved funds will be released back to your available balance."

Read more: You could soon be charged a £99 deposit for fuel at petrol stations across the UK

While some supermarkets immediately rolled out this update to pre-authorisation payments, others have just started to trial the process.

Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons were the three supermarket chains to announce the changes to the pre-authorisation amounts for 'Pay at Pump' facilites last year, with Asda - which was said to have already been forced to suspend a similar scheme three years ago after complaints from motorists - reported to be bringing the change in this year.

But now, each of those retailers have had their say to confirm the latest.

Read more: Grandma left devastated after Pay at Pump fuel deposit leaves her with just £3 in account

Here's everything we know.

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Asda

As per widespread reports this week, which have already garnered backlash from motorists confused at the situation and demanding explanation, Asda is currently in the process of changing its pre-authorisation rules to raise the deposit amount, but it has clarified how this will work in a statement.

The supermarket said: "On completing the transaction, the actual amount is deducted immediately from your account and the pre-authorised amount is immediately cancelled.

"The solution makes it easier for you to keep control of your finances when you pay for your petrol at the pump, however, if an issue does arise you should first contact the bank that issued your card."

Morrisons

Out of the initial three supermarkets to implement the new rule, Morrisons was the last to introduce it, having only officially adopted the hiked pre-authorisation charge back in November 2021.

Explaining more about the process in a statement at the time, Morrisons said: "Under new rules, implemented by Mastercard and Visa, we must now request authorisation from your card issuer for up to £100.

"Once you’ve finished filling up, the final transaction amount is sent to your card issuer.

"We will only charge you for the value of the fuel you’ve actually purchased, the remainder of your pre-authorisation amount will be released without charge."

Tesco

Tesco is currently in the process of trialling the £99 pre-authorisation payment rule.

After announcing the trial back in June 2021, and coming up against a significant amount of consumer backlash, the supermarket explained in a statement: "We are currently trialling this change in selected locations, so you may find this payment change happens at one petrol station but not at another.

"If you have a problem with a payment, please contact your bank that issued the card, as this new payment rule is not under our control."

They added: "There may be a small number of occasions where your card issuer doesn’t update your balance in real-time [but] we’ll only ever charge you for the value of the fuel you’ve purchased."

Sainsbury's

It's been reported that around 60 'Pay at Pump' facilites at Sainsbury's stores across the UK currently request a pre-authorisation amount of £100, before starting the fuel-filling process, with the supermarket's website explaining that: "Under new industry requirements mandated by Visa and MasterCard, self-service pumps at Sainsbury’s Petrol Forecourts will request a £100 pre-authorisation amount before starting the fuelling process.

"This is to ensure that customers have sufficient funds to cover the cost of fuel dispensed.

"When the transaction has completed, the Pay at Pump terminal will send a message to your bank with the actual transaction amount which will be charged to the customer; the pre-authorisation amount will be almost immediately released back to the customer’s account.

"The introduction of this change means that the customer will almost immediately see the actual value of fuel dispensed in their bank account."

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]]> 267572 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/coronation-street-praised-for-very-important-spiking-storyline/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:57:55 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267585

Coronation Street has been heaped with praise for its storyline about one of the most talked-about issues of the last few months - drink spiking.

The popular soap has been exploring the effects of spiking, with 18-year-old Amy Barlow collapsing in Monday night's episode.

Amy, who is the daughter of Steve and Tracy McDonald, appeared tipsy in the opening scenes but was soon struggling to walk.

She eventually collapsed and was hospitalised, with GBH found in her system - a potentially deadly combination when mixed with alcohol.

Following the drama on ITV on Monday night, Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser Sacha Lord took to twitter to say: "Hats off to the writers of Coronation St, for introducing in tonights episode, the dangers of spiking drinks for girls and women on a night out."

Sacha, who is also the boss of Parklife festival and the Warehouse Project, added: "Just because this isn't in the press anymore, doesn't mean the problems gone away.

"It hasn't."

Warehouse Project was one of the first to roll out on-site urine tests to check for spiking at its club nights.

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Other users on Twitter have described it as a 'very important storyline' and praised the show's writers for taking it on.

One person wrote in reply to Sacha: "I was astounded hear how many times it has happened through my 19 yr old daughter. And sadly she says “mum it’s almost standard that someone you know or friend of a friend end up be spiked”! Thank god she hasn’t “yet”🙏 but your right it hasn’t gone away!"

Last Autumn, anti-drink spiking campaigns were launched across the country as reports flooded in - including accounts of being spiked with injections on nights out. 

Several clubs across the city closed in solidarity with those protesting in October 2021.

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Hats off to the writers of Coronation St, for introducing in tonights episode, the dangers of spiking drinks for girls and women on a night out.

Just because this isn't in the press anymore, doesn't mean the problems gone away.

It hasn't.

— Sacha Lord (@Sacha_Lord) February 14, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/bbc-finally-confirms-release-date-for-final-series-of-peaky-blinders/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:50:38 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267609

The BBC has finally confirmed the release date for the long-awaited sixth and final series of Peaky Blinders.

It was revealed by the show's creator, Steven Knight, towards the end of last year that after filming had wrapped up, he was hoping for a Spring-time release for the final season of the critically-acclaimed BBC drama - which follows the exploits of the Shelby crime family, lead by celebrated Irish actor Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, in the direct aftermath of the First World War - citing an expected air date of sometime between March and May 2022.

But now, the BBC has confirmed that we're getting it much earlier than initially thought.

The broadcaster has this morning revealed the previously-secret air date to be Sunday 27 February 2022 at 9pm via a video shared to social media.

In a bid to get fans excited for the much-anticipated series, the air date and timeslot allocation was revealed by way of a large mural - commissioned by the BBC and created by Manchester's mural king and legendary street artist, Akse P19.

Read more: The final season of Peaky Blinders will be released early next year

The 12.71m (42ft) high artwork, which depicts gang leader Tommy Shelby - played by Cillian Murphy - was painted over seven days on a pub.

It emblazons the side of The Old Crown in the Digbeth area of the city.

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Production for the sixth and final series of the much-loved show first began all the way back in 2019, but had to be put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before filming resumed back in early 2021.

Most-notably back in February, the viaduct and arches around Castlefield took a pretty impressive step back in time and had undergone quite the transformation to pay resemblance to the show’s setting of early-1900s Birmingham.

Read more: New photos show Castlefield completely transformed for next series of Peaky Blinders

With several wooden scaffolds, market-style props, trader signs, sacks, barrels and the Shelby’s famous ‘The Garrison’ all spotted by eagle-eyed fans, the area looked almost unrecognisable to those who know our city centre, but extremely familiar for viewers of the cult-favourite BBC drama series.

Cast members from show had also been spotted outside The Plaza in Stockport and on Formby Beach earlier in the same month.

With several wooden scaffolds, market-style props, trader signs, sacks, barrels and the Shelby’s famous ‘The Garrison’ all spotted by eagle-eyed fans, the area looked almost unrecognisable to those who know our city centre, but extremely familiar for viewers of the cult-favourite BBC drama series.

Cast members from show had also been spotted outside The Plaza in Stockport and on Formby Beach earlier in the same month.

The show’s producers also put out a casting call for extras in Manchester last year too.

Boasting one of the most star-studded casts on British television, the new series will see the Shelby family return to continue their war against fascist politician Oswald Mosley (Sam Claflin), as well as crossing paths with a mysterious new character played by acclaimed BAFTA-nominated actor, Stephen Graham.

The Queen's Gambit breakout star Anya Taylor-Joy will also reprise her role, and legendary British actor Tom Hardy is once again set to reappear as Alfie Solomons.

A notable absence will be Helen McCrory, who played matriarch Polly Gray, but tragically died of cancer last year at aged 52.

Cillian Murphy recently said it was "really hard" making the show without her in an interview with The Guardian, adding: "We were just five days away from shooting in March 2020 when the lockdown was announced. Helen was the heart of that show and it was hard to make it without her [as] she died while we were filming."

He admitted: "There was this huge absence on the set - we all felt it."

A red carpet screening of the first episode of Peaky Blinders' final series will be held on 24 February at Cineworld on Broad Street in Birmingham, and a recently-announced ballot will allow about 300 fans to attend the premier.

Peaky Blinders S6 begins on Sunday 27 February at 9pm on BBC One.

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⁣The Shelbys are back in business.

Watch the final series of #PeakyBlinders on iPlayer from 27 February pic.twitter.com/zYHi1eW344

— BBC (@BBC) February 15, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/up-to-400-jobs-created-as-government-opens-new-digital-hq-in-manchester/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:03:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267670

A government department has announced that it will be opening its new headquarters in Manchester city centre, and it will create up to 400 job opportunities.

A part of the recently-announced Levelling Up plans, and in what is said to be in a move away from "London-centric decision making", the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that the new Manchester city centre building on Marble Street will be the largest DCMS hub outside of the capital.

The new Manchester HQ will contain the head office for Building Digital UK (BDUK).

BDUK is said to be "the driving force" behind Project Gigabit - the government’s £5 billion plan to roll out faster broadband in hard-to-reach and rural areas, and deliver gigabit-capable connections to 85% of UK homes by 2025.

"The days of London-centric decision making belong in the past," said Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries on the announcement.

"It’s an exciting time for DCMS as we expand our regional offices and tap into a more diverse talent pool. Our strength comes from our people and this will allow us to recruit the best, wherever they may be, to deliver the wide range of DCMS policies which drive growth and enrich lives all over the UK."

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The creation of this new HQ in Manchester city centre comes as part of wider government plans to relocate 22,000 civil service roles out of London by 2030, with Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, Loughborough, and Darlington also all set to benefit from these plans.

Read more: Government unveils Levelling Up plan aiming to ‘close gap’ between rich and poor parts of UK

The plans have for the new HQ have ben hailed as "welcome news" by Leader of Manchester City Council, Bev Craig, who added: "Not only is it a reflection of Manchester's role as a northern epicentre for culture, media and sport - and our thriving and fast-growing tech sector - it is also move which should help stimulate further innovation and investment in the city and beyond. 

"The city is at the heart of a huge and diverse talent pool and tapping into will benefit the government, as well as bringing hundreds of jobs and other opportunities here. 

"Government must not be concentrated in the capital and having more decision-makers based in the north should help bring a different perspective.

"Our door is always open to discuss further such relocations."

Councillor Martyn Cox - GMCA's lead for Culture - also added: "A new DCMS office in the centre of Greater Manchester will create hundreds of good quality jobs in the city-region... [which] is the fastest-growing digital and tech hub in Europe.

"This is also a step in the right direction of redirecting decision-making from London to our regions."

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Hello Manchester!

Our new hub opens today in the heart of the North West, strengthening our commitment to recruiting talented individuals from across the country and ensuring job opportunities are spread equally across the UK.#LevellingUphttps://t.co/yLGX0zpdKB

— DCMS (@DCMS) February 14, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/original-spinningfields-cocktail-bar-the-alchemist-to-undergo-550k-makeover/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:27:28 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267683

It's the original Manchester cocktail bar that made its name using dry ice to create smoking cocktails with a touch of magic.

Now, over a decade since its arrival on The Avenue, Spinningfields, The Alchemist is getting a makeover - to the tune of over half a million pounds, no less.

First launched here in Manchester in 2010, today The Alchemist has a string of bars not just within the city centre but across the UK.

It was the first in a flurry of adventurous Living Venture drinking dens to push the envelope when it came to Manchester's booming cocktail culture, with the Spinningfields' site acting as The Alchemist's flagship venue.

Over a decade later, it's finally getting an upgrade fit for the 2020s.

The group intends to return to its trend-setting roots with an extensive refurbishment, promising a significant evolution in design that will "unveil the next phase and a new era for the brand concept story".

A new, cosmic-inspired design taking inspiration from the universe, astrology and outer space is on the cards, as are new food and drink menus.

These promise "a significant evolution in design for The Alchemist" in what appears to be a step away from the creative alchemy, and potion-style molecular mixology that has defined it for the past twelve years.

The renovation will also include the addition of two new private areas, designed for parties enjoying late-night cocktails.

The all-day dining and cocktail space will close on 28 February for the refurbishment to take place and reopen in late March with a brand new look, followed by a new menu offering in May that pledges to introduce a new kind of theatre as part of the drinking and dining experience.

Whilst we're not exactly sure what that will entail yet, as new menu details are currently being kept strictly under wraps, if The Alchemist knows how to do anything, well, they certainly know how to serve dishes with flair.

Speaking on the huge refurbishment, Simon Potts, CEO, said: “The Alchemist footprint has spread across the UK over the last few years, as we’ve taken our hospitality brand down to London and up to Scotland, but we’ve always remained a Manchester company, at heart.

“The Spinningfields venue is an institution and much loved by our teams and guests alike; we look forward to bringing our new design direction to the city in March.

"The refurbishment also marks a new phase of growth for the business as we put the recent challenges behind us and look forward to the renewed evolution and expansion of the brand.”

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]]> 267683 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/this-salford-street-has-been-lined-with-new-trees-thanks-to-funding/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:33:22 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267699

A residential street in Salford has become home to a collection of new trees thanks to funding recently-awarded to the Council.

The 35 semi-mature trees lining Light Oaks Road in the Claremont area of Salford were planted this week by City of Trees - which is helping to deliver the wider The Northern Forest project - along with some help from Salford City Council’s Lead Member for Planning and Sustainable Development, Councillor Mike McCusker.

Salford City Council says the planting of the trees is thanks to a dedicated fund created by Clear Channel UK.

The fund is part of a recent contract award by Salford City Council to media and infrastructure company, and is designed to "add value to the city" and "improve green spaces".

Read more: More than a million new trees are being planted across the North West

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Officers from Salford City Council’s Environment Team and representatives from Greater Manchester’s City of Trees worked in collaboration to develop the "ambitious" planting scheme, which features five different tree species.

The species were all specifically chosen to ensure that the trees do not grow too tall or cause disruption to the surrounding area due to their root systems or droppings.

Local people have been involved in a consultation process to give their feedback and views on the project, according to Salford City Council.

Speaking on the planting of the new trees, Councillor Mike McCusker said: "We are delighted to receive this funding from Clear Channel and to be working in partnership with City of Trees to deliver these green improvements to the City of Salford [as] the extra tree cover will help reduce pollution in the local area.

"Green projects such as this one are really important as we tackle the climate crisis and are of great benefit to the local community."

Will Ramage - Managing Director at Clear Channel UK - added: "It’s fantastic to be able to bring more street trees to Salford - a community that we’re really proud to be a part of - and to know that we’ve left a positive and lasting legacy for local residents."

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Salford has welcomed 35 new street trees thanks to a dedicated fund created by @ClearChannelUK. The 35 semi-mature trees were planted on Light Oaks Road in Claremont by @CityofTreesMcr.
Read more: https://t.co/M4KHw34zCR@MikeMcCusker15 pic.twitter.com/Qrd8CeaS8O

— Salford City Council (@SalfordCouncil) February 14, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/fully-booked-peak-district-restaurant-left-with-empty-tables-by-scam-artist-who-tricked-the-system/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:09:45 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267702

A beautiful restaurant with rooms in the Peak District has been left with empty tables - despite their reservations system showing they were fully booked.

Rafters at Riverside House Hotel in Bakewell said that one individual was able to reserve more than 100 covers in what appears to be a vindictive prank.

The restaurant, which also has a business in Sheffield, said it was having to amend its reservations policy in the wake of the incident, taking a £10 per person deposit moving forwards.

Taking to Twitter, Rafters' owners said: "Following an investigation it turns out some delightful soul has been booking tables with incorrect details phone/email including the vast majority of next weekend.

"All of these bookings were made in a two hour window on 3/1/22… our reservation provider are now working on tracking the IP address of this person.

"We need some support at this time of year this is enough to cripple us!! Luckily we caught it due to an incredible receptionist, but still suffered numerous no shows on Saturday!! Is this a common occurrence it’s the first time we have experienced it?"

Its owner Alistair Myers told the Manchester Evening News that the scam artist's false reservations could have cost the business £4000 in lost revenue.

Read more: Fifth Avenue nightclub closes its doors in Manchester for good

He told the paper: "Had we not noticed, it would have been catastrophic for us.

"It’s an absolute nightmare. We turn people away on Sundays because we are full, and we have turned others away already for this weekend.

“It’s quite malicious really. It’s either a prank, or someone being horrible to us.

"We’d have bought all the food in, and we serve quite expensive beef. It would have been a disaster."

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]]> 267702 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/fifth-avenue-nightclub-closes-its-doors-in-manchester-for-good/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:34:46 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267711

A stone's throw from Manchester's gay village and right at the end of the student Oxford Road corridor, for years Fifth Avenue was a mainstay on the mainstream clubbing scene. Now it's closed for good.

Officially no more, the club officially 'surrendered' its license in November 2021 according to Manchester City Council.

Whilst the venue had been shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic, news of its official closure has only just been confirmed.

The once-iconic nightclub spot on Princess street had, in the eighties, been thought of as somewhat of a precursor to the Hacienda during its days as Legend.

At that time, it boasted incredible lighting and sound rigs, plus guest and resident DJs such as Greg Wilson, A Guy Called Gerald, Mike Pickering and Paul Oakenfold.

Since then, though, the club's had somewhat of a fall from grace - with some even branding it the worst nightclub in the UK.

Of course, after the closure of Legend, the site went on to become Fifth Avenue and was known, even more simply, as just 'Fifth' in recent years following a rebrand by owners 5th Leisure.

Love it or hate it, if you've had a night out in Manchester then you've probably climbed those stairs down into the belly of the beast at one point or another.

Plagued by numerous noise complaints in recent years, in part due to the fact that a number of apartments are situated directly above the nightclub, planning documents show its owners had submitted requests to refurb, renovate and improve soundproofing at the venue.

However, according to reports in the Manchester Evening News, Manchester City Council recommended that its application be refused referencing 'significant noise complaints' stretching back to 2006.

The Council's Licensing and Out of Hours team wrote at the time: ‘with an existing abatement notice in force and for the aforementioned reasons LOOH recommend that the application is refused’.

Staff, however, seem to have been under the impression that the club was due to reopen if social media posts are to be believed.

Boarded up for some time now, it is unclear what will happen to the space next. As part of the fabric of the city centre for decades, it would be a shame to see another nightclub disappear from the Manchester scene.

For now, though, it seems that Fifth Avenue is gone for good. Who knows what will replace it.

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]]> 267711 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/manchester/brand-new-100-real-dating-app-fluttr-is-now-available-for-mancunians/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:14:20 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267729

The UK’s first-ever online dating app that requires full biometric ID verification of users to "improve safety and security" by preventing fake profiles, catfishing and romance fraud is now available for Mancunians to download.

Fluttr prides itself on offering a secure platform where people can safely find love, and make new authentic connections.

Having aptly-launched on Valentine's Day, the platform has been designed as a new kind of dating app and online experience that is said to put real people - whose identities have been verified by full biometric ID verification technology - at the heart as a way of preventing commonly-seen abuses in the online dating world, including false identities, catfishing, and romance fraud brought on by anonymity and a lack of security.

If launching on the international day of love wasn't appropriate enough as it is, Fluttr has also burst onto the scene amid growing awareness of the importance of online safety in the UK, as the government moves to strengthen laws to stamp out 'threatening and knowingly false' content or activities that harm individual users online.

On top of that, the current potential for abuse within the online dating sector has been highlighted in this month’s acclaimed Netflix documentary, The Tinder Swindler - which tells the story of a man who scammed women for millions after matching with them online.

This is why Fluttr is so important.

But, how exactly does it work then? How is Fluttr different to other similar dating apps? And how is it changing the dating game for good?

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What is Fluttr?

Fluttr is designed to combat the malignant behaviours proliferating on the internet that are all too evident in the world of online dating.

According to the app's founders, Fluttr was created out of a vision to transform the landscape of social media and online dating, and give people a positive experience, as well as the safety and control that they deserve when it comes to making new and authentic connections.

How does Fluttr work?

Fluttr is pioneering the use of biometric ID technology to verify every new member from the minute they sign up to the platform.

Ahead of being admitted into what is known as the Fluttr ecosystem to browse or engage with others, every new member must verify their ID with Fluttr’s digital ID verification partner Yoti - a global leader in digital ID services that is already used by companies and organisations such as the NHS, the Post Office, the NUS, and many leading UK retailers.

Yoti’s state-of-the-art technology ensures that all users are providing their correct details, which are verified from their government-issued ID documents.

The final identification of every user is verified so that those using Fluttr can be reassured that the individuals they are meeting on the app are truly who they say they are, which prevents fake profiles created by people to commit abuse, or by companies luring customers into false interactions for fees or commercial marketing purposes.

Why is it so important?

There's no denying that the growing popularity of online dating apps in the UK over the last decade has led to a sharp rise in romance fraud, with at least one in five people having been the victim of catfishing, according to a 2021 survey by BetMinded.

In the first quarter of 2021, romance fraud cost UK dating app users more than £73.9 million, according to consumer association Which?, and Action Fraud - the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime - also recorded a 40% rise in dating app scams in the same period, as increased numbers of people chose to use online platforms to meet people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Creating "a safe ecosystem" is Fluttr’s top priority. 

As well as working to properly verify new members, the app also has a team of content moderators who are tasked with maintaining the safety of the platform by taking down explicit images and removing users engaging in abusive behaviour. Next month, Fluttr will launch its AI content-monitoring feature, harnessing award-winning AI-powered moderation, that detects inappropriate images and language before they leave the sender’s phone to prevent inappropriate content from ever reaching the network.

What makes Fluttr different to other dating apps?

Fluttr's wants to help reclaim the fun of online dating through a secure and verified environment that empowers users to find "100% real" connections with genuine people on an app where it's "safe enough to take the risk". 

Once you sign up to the app, you can connect and play games with others on the newly-launched 'Mystery Fluttr' interactive feature - which is inspired by the iconic TV show Blind Date, and allows users to play both the roles of the contestant and the potential match.

Fluttr's founders say they're planning to release new games every six to eight weeks.

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What else are the founders saying?

"While online dating is now the most popular way to meet people, fake profiles, romance fraud and instances of abuse are taking away the fun and thrill of online dating," admitted Rhonda Alexander - CEO and co-founder of Fluttr.

"We’re on a mission to transform online dating and reclaim its excitement by retaining itsfun and engaging parts while working to make it safer by using biometric ID verification technology that ensures users don’t have to worry about matching with a fake profile.

"As well as protecting users from fake profiles, Fluttr uses AI-powered content monitoring software to prevent unsolicited pictures and abusive language from ever reaching our users’ phones, and fun in-app games to help people connect without using inaccurate matching algorithms.

"We look forward to seeing Fluttr help people across Britain find love by making online dating a safer and more engaging experience for everyone."

Where can I download Fluttr? And how much does it cost?

You can download Fluttr through the App Store or Google Play store.

As an initial launch offer, all new users registering in February will be given a three-month free trial, as well as the opportunity to enter a prize draw for a case of champagne and a dinner for two at a restaurant of your choice, or a £1,000 shopping voucher to revamp your wardrobe or get your hands on the perfect date night outfit.

New users signing-up in March and April will be offered a discounted monthly subscription of £9.99 until the end of April, when the subscription reverts to its full monthly price of £14.99.

All users registering from May onwards will need to pay the full monthly subscription fee.

Find out more on the Fluttr website here.

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]]> 267729 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-based-fashion-brand-boohoo-ordered-to-drop-sexually-suggestive-advert/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:45:52 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267793

Boohoo has been ordered by the advertising watchdog to take down images branded as "sexually suggestive".

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received a complaint that the images shown on the advert put out by the Manchester-based fast fashion brand of a model in an oversized T-shirt and thong-style bikini bottoms were objectifying women, and so ruled them as "offensive, harmful, and irresponsible".

The advert included a rear view that showed the model kneeling, as well as an upper-body shot that showed the model lifting the T-shirt and exposing skin on her stomach and side.

It was decided by the ASA that the advert must not appear again in its current form.

The advertising watchdog said that while the advert was presented as part of the swimwear category, the actual advertised product was the T-shirt and the listing on the website appeared as a result of searches for T-shirts or tops.

Read more: Boohoo to create 5,000 new jobs in North West over the next five years

The ASA said that in each case the staging of the shots was "sexually suggestive", with the model shown with the T-shirt folded in ways to expose her body, instead of focusing on the product.

"We concluded that the ad objectified and sexualised women. It was therefore irresponsible and likely to cause serious offence," the ASA said in its ruling.

Speaking on the ASA's ruling, a spokesperson for Boohoo Group said: "We are disappointed by the findings of this ruling because we pride ourselves in our inclusive, body positive imagery [and] our marketing reflects the vibrant and confident culture of our brand, and is not designed to intentionally cause offence.

"We removed the associated images from our website when we received details of the complaint from the ASA."

Read more: Boohoo is relaunching Debenhams online - so what does this mean for the UK high street?

This is not the first time Boohoo has had an advert banned by the ASA either, as back in 2019, an email promotion by the brand used the phrase "send nudes" was sent out in a message to customers marketing a range of clothes coloured to resemble skin, and pictured a female model wearing a white dress and beige jacket with the words "Send nudes. Set the tone with new season hues" written across the image.

The ASA said the phrase "send nudes" was likely to be understood as referring to requests for sexual photos, and ruled it irresponsible to make light of a "potentially harmful social trend".

Featured Image - Boohoo / ASA

]]> 267793 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/metrolink-disruption-continues-after-chaotic-evening-where-people-were-told-to-walk-home/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:03:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267795

Metrolink has said that disruption to some services may continue all day today due to a damaged overhead line.

Trams across the region ground to a halt at around 7.15pm last night, with only very limited services able to run.

It was due to what Metrolink said was a 'major power loss in the Trafford area'.

Fans leaving Old Trafford after the Manchester United game were urged to 'make their own way home' and advised to walk into the city centre if they were able to. 

Passengers were also evacuated from trams that were stuck between stations.

And commuters have woken up this morning to find that many lines are still out of action, with the Altrincham and East Didsbury lines both suspended and the Manchester Airport line partly suspended too.

Other lines are running but some have reduced services and delays. 

Engineers are on site working to fix the damaged overhead line but Metrolink is warning that disruption is likely to continue today.

Bus replacement services are running across the network.

https://twitter.com/AbiS_2022/status/1493684873357414404

TfGM's latest update says: "Metrolink apologises for the continued disruption to services following a major power loss caused by an overhead line fault in the Trafford area last night.

"Due to ongoing repair work, the Altrincham and East Didsbury lines remain suspended.

"This is expected to last for the remainder of today - Wednesday 16 February.

Read more: Fifth Avenue nightclub closes its doors in Manchester for good

"Ticket acceptance is in place on commercial bus and rail services for affected passengers.

"There will be a limited replacement bus service in place on the Altrincham and East Didsbury lines."

For the latest updates, visit tfgm.com/public-transport/tram.

Featured image: Hala AlGhanim on Unsplash

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My journey home, at least I've done my steps and it was an adventure..also, someone left a unicorn at #cornbrook @MCRMetrolink @MENnewsdesk #Manchester https://t.co/MKqVhiLlUF pic.twitter.com/FD4p0EEWQU

— AbiS2022 (@AbiS_2022) February 15, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/cost-of-living-crisis-meant-one-million-uk-adults-went-an-entire-day-without-food-last-month/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:57:44 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267837

New data has revealed that one million adults across the UK went an entire day without food last month due to the cost of living crisis.

According to The Food Foundation - which surveyed 4,200 adults between 18 and 20 January 2022 - said some 4.7 million adults, or 8.8% of households, experienced what is described as food insecurity in the last month - which is an increase from 7.3% in July 2021.

Of those surveyed, the charity said that one million people reported that they, or someone in their household, had to go a full day without eating.

This was as they could not afford food, or did not have access to food.

These recent statistics highlight the impact of the rising cost of living, with more than one in five households saying they have already faced a 'heat or eat' dilemma.

The charity said 62% of households have experienced higher energy bills, 16% have had to cut back on the quality or quantity of food to afford energy bills, and 59% of households said they were worried that increased energy prices will mean they have less money to afford enough food for themselves or their family.

Read more: The North West relies on foodbanks more than anywhere else in the UK

https://twitter.com/Food_Foundation/status/1491029837943021568?s=20&t=gnBtRTNfzybz63wtWh6I8g

"There is little doubt that the cost of living crisis is putting very real pressure on the ability of many to afford a healthy diet and is set to widen health inequalities further unless the Government acts now," the charity said.

Anna Taylor - Executive Director of The Food Foundation - added: "If the Government wants to really get to grips with the issue, a comprehensive approach to levelling-up must tackle food insecurity head on."

Read more: Asda to rollout ‘Smart Price’ value range to all UK stores following viral tweet

A Government spokesperson said in response said: "We know this has been a challenging time for many people.

"This is why we’re providing support worth around £12bn this financial year and next to help households with the cost of living, including putting an average of £1,000 more per year into the pockets of working families, and we have announced a further £9bn to protect against the impact of rising global energy prices."

This shocking data comes as food writer and anti-poverty campaigner Jack Monroe praised supermarket retailer Asda for cutting the cost of products in its 'Smart Price' range and making them more widely available after she shared evidence in a viral Twitter thread that the price of the cheapest pasta in her local supermarket had risen by 141% in one year, while rice cost 344% more.

Asda said it had taken her comments on board, and vowed to "help our customers’ budgets stretch further" by stocking 'Smart Price' in all 581 stores and online.

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📈#FoodInsecurity update:

➡️1mn UK adults went a full day with no food in past month
➡️People limited a lot by disability are x5 times likelier to be food insecure
➡️People on UC are x5 more likely to be food insecure in last 6 months

Our data dashboard: https://t.co/ju20l1Ndld pic.twitter.com/5j3OqgcNWj

— The Food Foundation (@Food_Foundation) February 8, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/lenclume-becomes-the-first-restaurant-outside-of-london-to-win-3-michelin-stars/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:35:42 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267843

This morning, Michelin Guide announced its 2022 awards and a number of restaurants have come out on top.

None more so in the north, however, than Simon Rogan's L'Enclume in Cumbria, which has made history this morning as the first restaurant outside of London and Bray to ever be bestowed with the honour of three Michelin stars - the highest award it is possible to receive.

As Chief Executive of Manchester's Northern Restaurant and Bar show Thom Hetherington points out, it's the first time in the 49 year history of the UK and Ireland guides that a restaurant up north has been awarded the gong.

L'Enclume was awarded its first Michelin star in 2005 and its second in 2013. Now, in its twentieth year, the restaurant in Cartmel can boast three stars.

It is known for using the best in local produce, much home-produced on its own farm, and creating modern dishes packed full of flavour.  

Reacting to the news, chef-patron Simon Rogan shared his joy at being awarded the honour, tweeting: "Words cannot express the joy that I'm feeling! Thank you to @MichelinGuideUK , to everyone at @lenclume, thank you a thousand times. #threemichelinstars"

https://twitter.com/simon_rogan/status/1493894130275176448

Michelin's Guide on L'Enclume reads:

"Few restaurants represent the region in which they’re located more than L'Enclume and the Lake District. The cooking in this lovely old smithy has never stopped evolving and the energy emanating from the kitchen is as palpable as ever.

"Classic dishes have been reworked and refined, while stunning new dishes have slotted seamlessly into the set menu.

"Simon Rogan may have interests in other parts of the world, but his passion for his first restaurant remains undimmed – as does his commitment to Cartmel and his nearby 12-acre farm which produces so much of the superb produce that clearly inspires the kitchen. 

"The enthusiasm and obvious pride of the youthful service team further enhance the experience, an experience made even more memorable if you stay in one of the bedrooms spread about the village."

A blog post from Michelin following the announcement this morning added:

"There is now quite an extraordinary level of finesse in every dish. Flavours linger long in the memory. The kitchen is practiced and focussed. Techniques are clever and, combinations, inventive and original. But however clever the construction, nothing gets in the way of allowing the ingredients to shine.

"The young, professional service team work with obvious pride and have a clear understanding of what makes a great restaurant. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and inclusive; there isn’t a hint of arrogance or complacency; and every guest leaves feeling that they have been treated to something truly special."

Since Michelin shared the news, messages of congratulations have flooded in for L'Enclume  and its head chef Simon Rogan.

Restaurant consultant and NRB boss Thom Hetherington posted: “Well there you go. At last. The first @michlein 3* outside of London and Bray in the entire 49 years of the UK Michelin guide, and of course it's up North. Unprecedented. Massive congratulations to @simon_rogan and the @lenclume team. A long time coming, and utterly deserved.”

Gary Usher, the man behind the Elite Bistros group that includes Hispi and Kala, wrote: “Can’t not smile watching this. So so great! congratulations!”

UK Hospitality chief Kate Nicholls said: “Many congratulations - always a must-visit when in the Lakes” Daniel Cornwell posted: “*THE BEST*. I may have gone about how much love I have for this place. For them to finally get their third star is absolutely incredible news. So very very pleased for them all.”

Feature image - L'Enclume 

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In the entire 49 year history of the UK and Ireland Michelin guide there have only ever been eleven 3* restaurants. Currently there are only seven. There has never, ever been a 3* outside of London, except two in Bray, Berks. I would love this to be the year for a Northern three.

— Thom Hetherington (@ThomHetheringto) February 16, 2022]]>

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Words cannot express the joy that I’m feeling! Thank you to @MichelinGuideUK , to everyone at @lenclume, thank you a thousand times. #threemichelinstars pic.twitter.com/xkwidYHsYY

— Simon Rogan (@simon_rogan) February 16, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/police-issue-appeal-to-find-missing-woman-last-seen-at-a-hospital-in-bury/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267879

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has issued a public appeal for information after a woman has gone missing from a hospital in Bury.

According to the appeal issued by GMP, 60-year-old Mary Taylor, from Littleborough in Rochdale, was last seen leaving the grounds of Fairfield Hospita at around 6.20pm on Tuesday 15 February 2022.

Mary is described as white, approximately 5ft4 tall, and of slim / medium build with dark brown hair tied up in a bun.

She was last seen wearing a long black coat with a hood, blue pyjama legging bottoms, black / blue loafer-style shoes, and a green t-shirt with pink on the chest, according to eyewitnesses and an image captured by the hospital on CCTV

The police force has issued the appeal for information on social media today.

GMP said officers are becoming "increasingly concerned" about the welfare of Mary, and want to ensure she is found safe and well.

Have you seen Mary? Can you help police find her? GMP says that anyone with any information about Mary's whereabouts should contact them on 101 or 999 in an emergency and quote log 2384 of 15/02/22, or alternatively, details can be passed via the LiveChat here.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 too.

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]]> 267879 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/new-dog-salon-and-boutique-with-puppuccinos-and-pampering-to-open-in-manchester/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:34:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267924

Four-legged friends of Manchester are in for a real treat as a popular dog salon and boutique is set to open at one of the city's newest neighbourhoods.

Opening up at KAMPUS, The Barkside is looking to be a "one-stop-shop for city-dwelling dogs", with a grooming salon, and a shop stocking The Barkside’s signature street-fashion, own brand of nutritious foods, luxury grooming products, and quality accessories arriving at the new rental community.

That's not all either, as pups will also get to let their hair down with doggy mud baths - which is known to be a usual de-shedding treatment - and frothy puppuccinos, so they don’t miss out on the cafe culture KAMPUS is fast-becoming known for.

Unfamiliar with The Barkside?

First opening as a day care back in 2013, owners Elkie, Leah, and Lauren - along with their team - have gone from strength to the strength, and have since opened a doggy day care, salon, and shop on Travis St in Manchester, and in Heaton Chapel in Stockport - both of which now have a lengthy waiting list of would-be clients.

The Barkside's permanent stay at KAMPUS comes after the company has been hosting monthly pop-up events at the neighbourhood - which has plenty of pet-friendly apartments.

"Dog friendly communities like Kampus are leading the way," says Elkie Davies - founder of The Barkside.

"Other renters across Manchester are no longer banned from having pet companions and tonnes of people are working and spending more time at home [so] it’s meant that whether you love Dachshunds or Dobermans, you can have a place in the city centre and experience the pure joy of having a dog in your life.

"We fell in love with the space and garden at KAMPUS and can’t wait to bring The Barkside to the neighbourhood alongside a load of independent businesses.

"We’ve been turning customers away because the demand for quality grooming and daycare in Manchester is so high [so] it’ll be awesome to bringing top-notch products, pampering and puppuccinos to our expanded puppy family."

Read more: Pop-up artisan markets to be held monthly at Manchester’s KAMPUS neighbourhood

The Barkside is the latest independent venture to arrive at KAMPUS, and joins Manchester favourites Pollen bakery and General Stores, alongside the recently-opened Nell’s Pizza & Bar, wine bar Beeswing, and recently-announced Cloudwater Brewery.

The KAMPUS neighbourhood is being developed by HBD and Capital&Centric.

Read more: First look at £250m waterside garden neighbourhood KAMPUS

Speaking on The Barkside's arrival, Adam Brady from HBD, said: "We’re a friendly and diverse neighbourhood and the indie businesses joining our community reflect that ethos.

"That welcome extends to our four-legged friends and the army of dogs that now call KAMPUS home, with a dog-walking services for residents, and The Barkside joining the community means people will be able to drop their dog for a grooming session have a coffee and pastry at Pollen while they wait."

Featured Image - KAMPUS / The Barkside

]]> 267924 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/manchester-remembers-fifth-avenue-as-legendary-nightclub-closes-for-good/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:28:28 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267926

One of Manchester's most infamous nightclubs - Fifth Avenue - has shut down for good, and it's safe to say Mancs are pretty devastated.

Within minutes of the announcement of its closure, thousands of people were pouring in with their memories of the Princess Street venue.

The legendary venue is where many people discovered a love for alternative music and spent countless nights out in their formative years as university students.

Based on the stories sent to The Manc, Fifth Ave was the venue where people met their wives and husbands and celebrated some serious milestones.

Even the bad bits - like the way your shoes would aggressively stick to the floor and the toilet doors never locked - now seem like part of its charm.

It also had its own microclimate, with the sweat from the dancefloor turning into condensation across the ceiling and dripping back down on revellers. Lovely.

Across the board, the nostalgia is real, and as Joe commented: "So, my youth is officially dead."

Some people are so upset, they're actually calling on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to save the club.

Here are some of our favourite tales from this cornerstone of Manchester's nightlife scene.

The music

Will wrote: "Arctic Monkeys getting rinsed in 2007 when they broke through! Such good times with three VKs in hand."

Mark said: "First ever nightclub i went in when it was Legends in 1988.Remember going in and Blue Monday '88 booming out."

Bev posted: "Indie night on Thursday was a great night. Another icon of Manchester closing , very sad."

Chelsey added: "Friday nights, university, sticky floors, finding love for alternative/rock music. Getting excited if they threw in a bit of Skrillex."

Claire said: "Spent many a Thursday night there in the early-mid 90's during my student days! The best indie tunes."

Shelly remembers the indie music too, saying: "Was mostly a great place to work during the indie revival in the early naughties x"

The chaos

This one's funny - Mark said: "I remember going to lean against a wall, and only realising it was a fire escape when a bouncer was picking me up off the floor and pulling me back into the club."

Jude said: "Ahh gutted! Creep and I Am The Resurrection playing at the end of the night, about 2002 maybe? Quality nights sticking to the floor and getting dripped on from the sweaty ceiling!"

Melissa on Twitter said: "RIP throwing vodka Red Bulls over myself whilst screaming Mr Brightside hysterically at 2am on a Thursday."

Chris wrote: "Spent most Friday nights in there around 2007. £1 Vodka Redbulls and an amazing set list every time. You could never forget you'd been there as your jeans and trainers absolutely stunk of Red Bull the next day."

Jude said: "The security guard asking us if we’d been ‘on the rob’ when he found shot glasses from a vodka bar in our bags, picking up pound coins from the dance floor after ‘Jump Around’ had been played (paid for my night out several times), leaving the club one frigid New Year’s Eve and standing out in the middle of the icy road in a strappy dress and heels trying to flag literally ANY car down to get a ride home!"

Yvonne wrote: "Vodka and a cheap equivalent of red bull, shoes always stuck to the floor. 75p a drink and never, ever remember leaving the club as was too intoxicated. Christmas bank holidays were always good! Oh and the candy floss machine in the middle of the dancefloor."

The big life moments

Fifth Ave was pretty significant to Stephen, who said: "When it was legends night club met my 1st wife 1984. Great club with all the mirrors and lights."

Andrew met his other half too - he wrote: "Met me wife of nearly 10 years in there, awesome memories of cheap drinks, sticky floors and good music!"

Jamie, too, said: "Met a girl there one night, now we are married and have a baby girl!"

Read more: BBC finally confirms release date for final series of Peaky Blinders

Adam said his career started there, writing: "Fifth nightclub offered me my first ever residency as a DJ, played my first ever DJ set in the mezz (if you know you know) met some amazing people along the way staff and regulars. Fifth Nightclub will always have a special place in my heart."

Sara said: "1/ throwing up all over my now husband’s James t shirt on only our second date ( never drink tequila then beer) and getting thrown out by the bouncers and 2/ arriving there for my hen do having a fab time dancing with friends to find husband to be and all his group were also there on his stag do (they couldn’t get into 42nd st apparently)."

Chris seems to be having an existential crisis about the whole situation, writing: "Weird how somewhere can be such a big part of your life for so long and then one day you go for the last time and don't even know it. And then next thing you know a decade has passed and it's gone for good."

Featured image: Instagram.com, @72VP

]]> 267926 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/schools-advised-to-drop-sir-and-miss-in-favour-of-gender-neutral-terms-for-teachers/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:41:55 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267956

Staff at schools across the UK are reportedly being advised to have students drop the use of Sir and Miss in favour of gender neutral terms.

According to a leaked lecture exclusively reported by The Telegraph, Dr Elly Barnes, the chief executive of the Educate & Celebrate charity, told a webinar for teachers that instead of using gendered terms, children should refer to staff as "teacher" or "headteacher" followed by their surname.

Teachers are also being encouraged to use terms like "head pupil" instead of "head boy", "headteacher" instead of "headmaster", and "parent" rather than "mother" or "father". 

During the 90-minute lecture - which was organised by the National Education Union (NEU) and was titled 'Getting the Language Right for 2022' - Dr Barnes outlined how schools should be moving towards a "gender free model".

Dr Barnes also suggested that the options of 'male' and 'female' should be removed from school application forms too, with a box for gender "left open" instead.

Read more: Parents left ‘fuming’ after Lancashire primary school goes meat-free

The charity leader told the group that the organisation works with transgender children as young as three years old, and that her ideas were working well in schools where it had already been implemented.

Dr Barnes - who has received Department of Education (DfE) funding to her charity in the past - says she sees schools as the frontline in changing attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people.

Responses to the lecture, according to The Telegraph, saw one attendee reportedly argue that teachers "do not take offence" to words such as ‘Sir’ or ‘Miss’, claiming that pupils only used them to "get your attention", while another female teacher, who asked to remain anonymous, also said after the session: "It was propaganda for trans activists and completely against the DfE guidelines, but they were presenting it as fact.

"Teachers will take what this woman says as fact because the training was organised by the NEU and they’re not going to question their union.” 

Read more: The UK’s highest court has rejected an appeal to allow gender neutral passports

The teacher said that she was particularly upset at the way Educate and Celebrate "disrespected" women and girls in their advice, adding: "They’re trying to erase us by taking away our language, saying we should avoid words like mother, and we’re paying for it essentially."

The NEU said that while thousands of teenagers are now identifying as non-binary, it will still be investigating as to whether the lecture was consistent with its policies.

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]]> 267956 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/bungling-burglar-found-hiding-from-police-in-a-bin-in-oldham/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:27:51 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267995

Police have jailed a man they found hiding in a bin after a burglary in Oldham.

Lee Ullah was wearing the coat of the woman he'd stolen from when officers found him.

The 47-year-old, of no fixed abode, had previously smashed his way into another property through the roof.

Ullah has now been jailed for three years and nine months.

He pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and criminal damage on 15 February at Manchester Minshull Street Court.

Police were first called to reports of a burglary at Robinson Street in Chadderton by a victim who woke up at 6am to find Ullah inside her house.

The victim noticed her TV was missing during the incident on Thursday 25 November and, after confronting the burglar, he fled the scene wearing her coat.

Officers in Oldham later found the burglar hiding in the bin, still wearing the coat.

He had also tried to burgle a house on Whitstable Close, smashing a large hole in the roof of a building and climbing through, causing £10,000 worth of damage.

Read more: Manchester remembers Fifth Avenue as legendary nightclub closes for good

Ullah has also been charged for a commercial burglary on Yorkshire Street on 7 July 2021.

In that incident, he caused £10,000 worth of damage and stole property worth £10,000.

He was found to have been trying to sell one of the items at a local shop.

The investigation and subsequent charges were carried out by GMP's Oldham Divisional Crime Team.

Featured image: GMP / Unsplash

]]> 267995 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/tfgm-confirms-power-is-restored-to-metrolink-and-explains-what-happened/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:29:22 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267996

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has confirmed that power has now been restored to the Metrolink network following major disruption.

After engineers were said to have been "working tirelessly" throughout last night and this morning to repair damage caused to the overhead lines, TfGM has said this afternoon that power has now been restored to all parts of the network and test trams have successfully been sent through the area.

Trams across the region were said to have ground to a halt at around 7:15pm last night, with only very limited services able to run.

It was due to what Metrolink said was a "major power loss in the Trafford area".

Read more: Metrolink disruption continues after chaotic evening where people were told to WALK home

The transport operator has now confirmed that services are starting to return to disrupted parts on the network - which crucially includes East Didsbury and Altrincham, where a full line suspension was previously in place and causing travel chaos.

https://twitter.com/MCRMetrolink/status/1493945435337236487?s=20&t=gELgAsEsOx3j7My9xx8l_A

While power may have been successfully brought back, TfGM says some delays will unfortunately still remain until a full service is restored, and passengers are still encouraged to check before they travel by visiting the dedicated travel information page, or checking Metrolink's social media channels for more information.

Damaged equipment will now be assessed as part of investigation work underway to identify "the underlying cause of fault", TfGM said.

Giving a little more insight into what happened last night, Alex Cropper - Head of Operations at TfGM - said: "I would like to reiterate our apologies to everyone whose journeys were affected by the issues on Metrolink, both last night and today.

"Engineers have successfully repaired the damage to overhead lines after working throughout the night and morning.

"Some delays are expected while the operator returns a full service on the lines.

"I’d like to once again thank passengers for their patience and understanding and would encourage people to visit the TfGM website or Metrolink Twitter feed for the latest travel information."

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We would like to thank our engineers for working tirelessly to repair the overhead line.

Services are now going to start operating on the Altrincham, East Didsbury and Airport lines however, it will take time for services to reform.

Travel advice here: https://t.co/7rmvDm54Bx pic.twitter.com/XU5wmbSwAX

— Manchester Metrolink 🚊 😷 (@MCRMetrolink) February 16, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/all-children-aged-5-11-in-the-uk-will-be-offered-covid-jabs/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:18:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268028

All children aged five to 11 in the UK will be offered a low dose of a COVID vaccine, the Health Secretary has confirmed.

After the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) yesterday updated its vaccination advice for children aged 5 to 11, with a view to increasing protection against potential future waves COVID-19, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said the that the NHS in England will "prepare to extend this non-urgent offer to all children during April".

He confirmed that the UK government's vaccine advisory body had recommended the jab rollout be expanded, and that ministers will follow the new advice.

Almost six million children across the UK will now be eligible for the vaccine.

The JCVI said the move is being made "with a view to increasing protection against potential future waves of COVID-19".

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The vaccine advisory body said that while five to 11-year-olds are "generally at very low risk of serious illness from the virus", a "very small number of children who get infected do develop severe disease", and this is why it has made the decision to expand the vaccine rollout.

The JCVI are advising that all five to 11-year-olds are given two 10mcg doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine - which is one third the strength of an adult vaccine.

There should be interval of at least 12 weeks between the two doses.

Speaking on the JCVI recommendations and confirming the vaccine rollout expansion in a statement delivered yesterday, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said: "The JCVI advice follows a thorough review by our independent medicines regulator, the MHRA, which approved Pfizer’s paediatric vaccine as safe and effective for children aged five to 11.

"Children without underlying health conditions are at low risk of serious illness from COVID-19 and the priority remains for the NHS to offer vaccines and boosters to adults and vulnerable young people, as well as to catch-up with other childhood immunisation programmes.

"[But] the NHS will prepare to extend this non-urgent offer to all children during April.

"So parents can, if they want, take up the offer to increase protection against potential future waves of COVID-19 as we learn to live with this virus."

The news that all children aged five to 11 are to be offered the vaccine comes after clinically vulnerable children of the same age, or those who live with someone who is immunosuppressed, have already been offered the vaccine throughout the UK.

This was after the JCVI updated its guidance back in December 2021.

The age group above, 12 to 15-year-olds, started getting their first vaccines in England at the end of September, and have been able to get their second jab from just before Christmas as long as their first was at least 12 weeks before.

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The NHS will make a non-urgent offer of the #COVID19 vaccine to all children aged 5-11 in England during April.

This follows new advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

More info 🔽

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) February 16, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/met-office-issues-stay-indoors-alert-ahead-of-the-arrival-of-storm-eunice/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:27:34 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268046

The Met Office has issued a 'stay indoors' warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice on Friday, which is forecast to bring snow and strong winds of up to 100mph in northern England.

After it was reported earlier this week that the UK was to be hit by two storms within three days, which would bring strong winds, heavy rain showers, and even some snow and 'blizzard conditions', Storm Dudley arrived on Tuesday night into Wednesday, and left thousands of homes without power across the north and Scotland, and also caused travel chaos on roads and train lines.

Yellow weather alerts with an amber warnings were put in place for the two events.

Now, after a brief respite on Thursday, people are being warned to prepare for even worse weather as Storm Eunice moves in and threatens "significant disruption" for much of the UK.

Read more: Two storms with 90mph winds and ‘blizzard conditions’ to hit the UK within three days

As well as advising people to stay indoors if possible, the Met Office has also issued a "danger to life" amber warning which covers all of the north, and widespread parts of England for tomorrow, and unfortunately, there's also warnings of further power outages and disruption to transport services as well.

More than 14,000 people suffered power outages, and travel was disrupted by uprooted trees across the UK following winds of more than 80mph during Storm Dudley.

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"Yellow and amber warnings for wind have been issued for Storm Eunice, which is going to impact much of the UK on Friday," the Met Office confirmed in a statement.

"The most significant wind gusts are expected in the south and west of the UK, with an amber warning now in force here from the early hours of Friday morning.

"Inland areas could see gusts to around 80mph, bringing the potential for fallen trees, damage to buildings and travel disruption [and] although Storm Eunice’s strongest winds will be on its southern edge, the northern flank of the system brings the potential for some snow to northern areas.

"A yellow warning for wind and snow has been issued covering Northern Ireland, northern England and southern Scotland, where potentially up to 20cm of snow could accumulate over high ground, with up to 5cm possible in some lower areas.

"Brisk winds in this area could cause blizzard-like conditions and drifting of lying snow, reducing visibility, and making driving conditions difficult."

Explaining the impact Storm Eunice is likely the have and the reason for its arrival, Frank Saunders - Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office - said: "An active jet stream is helping to drive low-pressure systems across the country. 

"Significant disruption is possible from Storm Eunice, with strong winds one of the main themes of the current forecast.

"Storm Eunice is expected to track eastwards from early on Friday, bringing the most significant winds to the central and southern areas of the UK, with some gusts possible in excess of 95mph in exposed coastal areas."

Storm Eunice's amber warning for northern England begins at 3am on Friday and lasts until 9pm, and a snow warning in northern areas is in place from 3am until 6pm the same day.

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#TwoStorms have been named

Fom Wednesday afternoon #StormDudley is forecast to bring strong winds to northern parts of the UK

Then on Friday, #StormEunice will bring strong winds to more southern areas and snow to northern areas

Warnings are in force ⚠️
Stay #Weatheraware pic.twitter.com/PUGpBz3hGw

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 14, 2022]]>

Looking ahead to #StormEunice on Friday, we are expecting to see even more dangerous weather conditions moving in 💨

Here are the forecast wind gusts 👇 pic.twitter.com/n7OHiU7vLJ

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 16, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/a-huge-vegan-festival-is-coming-to-manchester-this-summer/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:54:30 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268070

A huge vegan festival will welcome independent chefs and plant-based food companies from across the north to Manchester in a huge celebration of the vegan lifestyle.

Bringing over 100 vegan exhibitors together, the Northern Vegan Festival will return to the city this summer - landing at Bowler's Exhibition Centre on Sunday, 14 May 2022. 

All for charity, it will unite hot street food sellers and market stalls under one roof for a day-long vegan festival, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to support animal welfare charities thanks to the event being staffed entirely by volunteers. 

If you've made a change in your diet this year, or you're a long-standing vegan eager to explore the newest ethical and sustainable products available to you, this market sounds like an absolute must. 

Showcasing everything from cooked and raw food products to pies, cakes, chocolates, sandwiches and salads, cheeses, healthy treats, sweet treats and more, the Manchester vegan festival will be a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to bolster their vegan-friendly stockpiles. 

But that's not all. After all, being vegan isn't just about what you eat, it's a lifestyle and, to that end, there'll also be stalls selling vegan-friendly jewellery, various crafts, items of clothing, beauty and skincare products, homeware, candles, charity merchandise and more. 

As for vegan drinks, expect sellers with everything you can think of. - ranging from juices and smoothies to coffee and bottles of something a little bit stronger too. 

There'll be a huge selection of world caterers on hand too - so you can enjoy some quality vegan street food as you shop, and free samples at many stalls so you can try before you buy. 

Think stalls selling nibbles like stuffed vine leaves, olives, Turkish delight, sundried tomatoes, chilli peanutes and sea salt cashews and pickled garlic; raw chocolate, vegan carribean food, vish and chips, pizzas and more.

Starting from 10.30am and running until 4.30pm at Bowlers, Trafford, tickets cost just £5 each whilst under 16s can visit for free. VIP tickets are also available, with added fast track entry and a goody bag full of products, samples, discounts and special offers included in the price. 

Parking at Bowlers is free. The festival has also arranged morning and afternoon visiting slots to prevent long queues or any overcrowding at the venue. 

To find out more and purchase tickets, visit the event website here. 

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]]> 268070 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/drug-dealer-from-wigan-who-stored-cocaine-in-coffee-tins-has-been-jailed/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:21:16 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268073

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that a drug dealer from Wigan has been jailed after storing cocaine inside coffee tins.

32-year-old Martin Bradshaw, of Ashbourne Avenue in the Aspull area of Wigan, appeared at Bolton Crown Court this week, and pleading guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, possession with intent to supply a class A controlled drug, and facilitating the acquisition/possession of criminal property.

It comes after on Friday 5 June 2020, an officer spotted Bradshaw driving erratically in his Mercedes Benz along Scholes, Wigan, and attempted to stop the car, but Bradshaw began to accelerate, and eventually managed to flee the officer.

The car was spotted shortly afterwards parked up on Higher Lane in Aspull, and was then seized by officers.

The following day, after receiving intelligence that the car was linked to the supply of controlled drugs, officers said they returned to the compound where the car was being kept and forced entry to it.

Following a search, bank cards, and a coffee tin containing cocaine were seized, as well as two burner phones, which both contained details of drug supply.

On Sunday 7 June, Bradshaw attended Wigan police station and was arrested, and following further investigation, it was uncovered that he had purchased a static caravan in Blackpool - which was subsequently seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act, as well as the Mercedes.

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Bradshaw has been jailed for three years and six months, and he has also been disqualified from driving for three years and nine months.

A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing has been set for 15 June 2022.

Read more: Northern man jailed after being found with £1 million of cocaine in a bag for life

Speaking on the sentencing, Police Constable John O'Donnell of GMP's Wigan District Tasking Team said: "Bradshaw's reckless and dangerous driving not only risked the lives of innocent members of the public but it also allowed us to recover drugs from his car and uncover that he was engrained into a drug dealing chain.

"Drugs blight communities and negatively impact the lives of all those involved [and] I hope today's sentence sends a clear message that this type of activity is not acceptable in Wigan or Greater Manchester and GMP will do all it can to target and disrupt this activity.

"Information and intelligence we receive from the public in regard to drug dealing in the area can greatly assist our investigations so I would encourage anyone who may know of or suspect someone involved in the trade of drugs to get in touch with police."

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]]> 268073 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/you-can-now-see-exactly-how-uber-drivers-have-rated-you-as-a-passenger/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:10:32 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268089

We're all a little obsessed with comparing our Uber ratings, but until now, we've only been able to see a vague average score for our performance as a passenger.

The taxi app is now changing the game with a new feature, which lets you see exactly how many five-star (and one-star, eek) reviews you've received from your drivers.

Uber has rolled out the feature this week as part of the app's new Privacy Centre.

It allows users to see how their total star rating has been calculated across all of their trips, by seeing all the ratings they've received.

Passengers and Uber drivers can rate each other after trips from one to five stars to help inform other riders and drivers.

Since launching the new feature, people have been collectively horrified to see how many one-star ratings they've been given.

On Twitter, Manchester-based Harry Jones said: "I just want to talk."

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Another person said they'd have to speak to their therapist about their low score.

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To find yours, go to the settings menu in your Uber app, then click privacy, then Privacy Centre.

Then scroll across to 'Would you like to see a summary of how you use Uber?' and click 'see summary'.

From here, you can scroll down to the Ratings section, and click 'View my ratings', which will show you how many of each star-rating you've received from your trips.

Uber has given some tips to help people improve their rating, too.

They said you should make sure to take your rubbish with you, wear your seatbelt, be prompt for your pick-up time, be respectful to your driver, and don't slam the door - apparently a major gripe.

Read more: Met Office issues ‘stay indoors’ alert ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice

Uber said on its website: "The launch of the Privacy Center, which is available to all users globally, highlights our mission of being a trusted steward of our users’ personal data in every market where we operate.

"By offering more transparency and easier access to your data, we hope this gives you all you need to have a 5-star experience on every ride."

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I want to speak to the 6 Uber drivers who gave me one star. I’m not angry I just want to talk. pic.twitter.com/T0h7GdZBVP

— harry x (@harryjonesxx) February 16, 2022]]>

Therapist: What would you like to speak about today

Me: My outrage toward the TEN one star Uber ratings I’ve received pic.twitter.com/QO57dVx8Dd

— CovidCowgirl🦠 (@alblen) February 17, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/manchester-restaurant-district-amazed-reaction-as-it-makes-michelin-guide-in-8-months/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:41:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268108

This week Michelin has released its 2022 Guide and the Northern Quarter restaurant District has scored big.

Despite being pretty new to the city's dining scene, the new wave Thai eatery managed to bag a place in this year's coveted list of recommended restaurants.

As it's only been open for eight months., the news has left owners stunned - prompting an outpouring of gratitude on the restaurant's social media pages.

Sharing the news with its followers yesterday, District wrote on Instagram: "Congratulations to every restaurant that gained and retained their stars today!

"We are so proud to be mentioned in the 2022 @michelinguide

"In all honesty this wasn’t on our radar after only being open for 8 months but we are honoured. Thank you to everybody who has visited so far and to our team for their commitment and hard work."

Known for its progressive barbecue cookery inspired by a futuristic vision of Bangkok, District serves a choice of two different set menu experiences.

Every dish touches the barbecue, with a choice of the 12-course 'The Full Experience' priced at £100 or the 6-course 'Discovery' at £50.

Michelin's description of District reads: "Industrial styling, a banging playlist and projections of a Bangkok of the future set the scene for on-view barbecue cooking.

"Two set tasting menus offer deconstructed and re-invented Thai dishes with a classic heart. The knowledgeable service is well-paced and there’s a cocktail bar downstairs."

Speaking on the huge achievement, owner Ben Humphreys told The Manc: "It feels amazing to be mentioned in the guide after such a short amount of time.

"We are a small, tight-knit team working on a small budget so any recognition for all the hard work feels great. We are so appreciative of the team for just getting stuck into all areas of the business."

Asked whether this taste of fame has tempted them to aim higher for a star, he added: "It’s great to know we are on their radar and they like what we do.

"We will just carry on cooking food and giving service that we’d like to experience and that we think our guests will love. If that brings us any accolades in the future that’d be a bonus!"

Commenting on the restaurant's journey so far, Ben told us: "We’re trying to offer something a little different which has opened us up to criticism and skepticism so it’s been tough at times.

"However, we’ve had some real highlights and going in the guide is definitely one that makes it all worthwhile."

Still, despite all the praise it hasn't exactly been smooth sailing for District since opening its doors on Oldham street.

Last year, the restaurant came under fire after getting embroiled in a ‘religious diet’ row with a customer that went viral on social media.

The argument, which stemmed from the new wave Thai eatery’s non-refundable deposit policy, came to a head after a customer asked for its famously strict 12-course set menu to be altered to cater to his religious needs.

In this instance, the diner asked for a pork dish to be substituted after already paying his £15 deposit, at which point he had already been notified that he should contact the restaurant about dietaries before putting down any money for the booking.

After being told it was not possible, he emailed to ask “why not shout loud on your homepage ‘We don’t cater for Jews'”.

Read more: Chefs refusing to cater for dietary issues listed as hospitality trend for 2022

Ultimately, however, his threats to speak out on social media spectacularly backfired after the restaurant posted them to its social pages themselves – adding it ‘will not be bullied or threatened into returning deposits’.

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]]> 268108 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/this-manchester-burger-restaurant-honest-burgers-is-hosting-a-pay-what-you-can-day/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:34:35 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268125

A burger restaurant in Manchester is planning to host a 'pay what you feel' day at its Bridge Street kitchen next week.

Honest Burgers will let Manchester customers pay what they choose for any meals ordered on Monday 21 February between the hours of 1130am and 630pm, in what is being dubbed 'Honesty Box Day'.

The burger kitchen, known for its freshly-made burger patties and rosemary-salted house fries, will then donate all the proceeds from the day to local charity Two Brews.

Based in Salford, Two Brews provides hot meals and drinks seven nights a week to vulnerable people living below the poverty line in Greater Manchester.

Founded by an eleven-strong team, the charity's volunteers regularly gather in some of central Manchester's best-known locations to offer help to people who are homeless or otherwise in need - providing warm clothes, sleeping bags, toothbrushes and other essentials.

According to the restaurant, which conducted a survey of 1500 people across the UK, Manchester came out on top as the most honest city in the country by a mile - beating both Reading and Greenwich to top the honesty list.

Speaking on their honesty box plans, Honest Burgers Manchester boss Faye Saunders told the Manchester Evening News:

"We might have guessed that our Manchester customers would bring this title home. We love our city for its straight-talking residents who are never shy to tell us what they think.

“Our Honesty Box Day will be going towards a great cause too, raising funds for Two Brews – a homegrown local outreach charity helping the homeless communities of Manchester and Salford seven days a week. 100% of our Honesty Box Day takings will go to the charity.”

If you want to take part in the honesty box day there's no need to book, in fact, you can't - the restaurant isn't taking reservations. Instead, just turn up between the stated hours, order what you like and then pay what you can. Simple.

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]]> 268125 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/how-and-why-are-storms-named-and-what-will-the-next-ones-be-called/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:16:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268170

Much of the UK has felt the effects of Storm Dudley so far this week, and we are now bracing ourselves for the arrival of Storm Eunice.

After it was reported earlier this week that Greater Manchester and widespread parts of the country were to be hit by two storms within three days, which would bring strong winds, heavy rain showers, and even some snow and ‘blizzard conditions’, Storm Dudley arrived on Tuesday night into Wednesday, and left thousands of homes without power, and also caused travel chaos on roads and train lines.

Yellow weather alerts with an amber warnings were put in place by the Met Office and now, people are being warned to prepare for even worse weather as Storm Eunice moves in and threatens "significant disruption" for much of the UK.

Storm Eunice is coming with a 'danger to life' warning, and people are being advised to stay indoors and avoid all unnecessary travel.

Read more: Met Office issues ‘stay indoors’ alert ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice

As well as the amber alert in place covering all of the north, and widespread parts of England for tomorrow, unfortunately, there’s also warnings of further power outages and disruption to transport services as well.

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But aside from all of the doom and gloom, every time a new storm comes around, there's one question that's always on the UK's lips - what the heck are those names?

From Barney, Christoph, and Barra, to Arwen, Malik, and most-recently, Corrie, storm names always seem to grab the headlines, and not just for the dreadful weather conditions that they bring, but also because it leaves people wondering what the names are all about, who came up with them, and what are the next names we can expect.

Here's everything you need to know.

Why do storms get named?

Since 'Name our Storms' first launched in 2015, the Met Office has issued a new list of names each September, and the list runs from early September to late August the following year, which coincides with the start of autumn when the likelihood of low pressure systems and the potential for named storms increase.

According to the Met Office, the naming of storms using a single authoritative system aids the communication of approaching severe weather through media partners and other government agencies.

In other words, they’re easier to remember and thus remind people to stay safe.

How are the names chosen, and when do storms get announced?

The Met Office collaborates with Met Éireann and the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) to name storms, and choose the current list by asking the public to send in suggestions, of which they usually receive thousands of every year.

Read more: Met Office releases UK storm names list for 2021/22 - did your name make the list?

Chosen names are meant to be "popular names and names that reflect the diversity of Britain, Ireland and the Netherlands".

The list of storm names run from early September to late August the following year.

What are the next storms called?

Even though much of the UK is still reeling from Storm Dudley and is currently preparing for Storm Eunice to hit, what other storm names have been announced by the Met Office for the rest of 2022?

Here's the full list of names chosen by the Met Office for 2021/22:

https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1432993317583826947?s=20&t=8avYzEF2fLEVxHdnNK5hdg

• Arwen - 27 November 2021
• Barra - 8 December 2021
• Malik - January 2022
• Corrie - 31 January 2022
• Dudley - 16 February 2022
• Eunice
• Franklin
• Gladys
• Herman
• Imani
• Jack
• Kim
• Logan
• Méabh
• Nasim
• Olwen
• Pól
• Ruby
• Seán
• Tineke
• Vergil
• Willemien

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#StormEunice will bring extremely strong #winds to much of the UK on #Friday, with dangerous conditions around the coasts 🌬️

Heavy #snow and blizzards will also affect some northern areas ❄️⚠️

Here's a look at the current warnings in place 👇

Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/AELue3IrTE

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 17, 2022]]>

Today we announced the new list of storm names for 2021-22 in partnership with @MetEireann and @KNMI

Did your name make the list? 👇#NameOurStorms pic.twitter.com/K2WXDh9Dym

— Met Office (@metoffice) September 1, 2021]]> https://themanc.com/news/driver-who-left-11-year-old-ruby-cropper-dying-in-the-road-jailed/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:03:41 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268244

A driver who struck an 11-year-old girl in Radcliffe, then drove off and left her lying in the road with catastrophic injuries, has been jailed.

Ruby Cropper died after being hit by the car driven by Andrew Cairns on 10 August 2020.

Cairns, of Rupert Street, Radcliffe, was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving at a trial at The Hilton Nightingale Crown Court in January, and has today been sentenced to five years in jail.

He will also be disqualified from driving for seven years.

Ruby's parents have spoken of their heartbreak, saying their 'world ended' when they saw their daughter 'unconscious and dying'.

They also said that Ruby's organs were donated, adding: "Our brave, selfless girl saved three people with her kidneys and liver."

Ruby had been walking along the pavement with a friend, and was struck by Cairns' Suzuki Alto while crossing New Road in .

Eye witnesses say he was travelling at 'around 50 to 60mph' in a 30mph zone.

They also reported him overtaking cars and cutting across traffic before hitting Ruby.

The young girl was left with severe head injuries, and died in hospital two days after the collision.

A post-mortem examination concluded that her death was 'primarily due to brain injury and attributed this to the collision'.

Cairns handed himself into the police, denying that he was driving dangerously but admitting to travelling at excess speed.

PC Laura Drew, a forensic collision reconstruction officer employed by Greater Manchester Police, filed a report that stated: "Witnesses estimate Mr Cairns speed was between 50mph and 60mph.

"It is not known as to what exact path or speed Miss Cropper ran at, however research shows her time in the road to be between 0.8 and 1.3 seconds. Mr Cairns could not have avoided this collision at the speed he was travelling.

"However, had Mr Cairns been travelling at the speed limit, Miss Cropper would have had time to pass across the front of his vehicle without him having to take any evasive action."

Lead investigator, PC Phil Drummond, from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "For reasons only known to himself, Cairns chose to drive in a way that would inevitably end in disaster.

"His reckless actions had the most severe of consequences; the life of a young, innocent girl ended and a family torn apart.

"As quickly as he took Ruby’s life, he fled the scene without any thought for her, leaving decent members of the public to rush to her aid.

"While Cairns admitted to causing Ruby’s death at an earlier hearing, he failed to recognise and take responsibility for his sustained, despicable course of driving.

"Furthermore, only six months later and while on bail, he continued to drive without regard for public safety and was caught speeding, showing a complete and utter lack of remorse.

"Thankfully, 17 months after the collision, a jury saw through Cairns' inconsistent account and rightly convicted him of causing Ruby’s death by driving dangerously.

"I wish to thank Ruby’s family for their patience and compassion throughout the entire investigation. I hope this serves to bring them some level of closure.

"Furthermore, I would like to take the opportunity to commend the efforts of the members of public who not only aided Ruby until paramedics arrived but furthermore, appeared in court to give evidence, ultimately reliving their horrific memories.

"I hope this serves to reassure our communities and a reminder those who seek to put them in danger - the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is dedicated to our work and will continue to prosecute them."

Statements from Ruby Cropper's parents

Shelley Booth (Ruby's mum): "From the very moment I received the call from my husband telling me that our beautiful daughter Ruby had been run over, life has never been the same.

"The shock of seeing her unconscious and dying in front of me is the worst thing I have ever had to deal with in my life.

"I couldn’t understand how my gorgeous, happy girl, who would help anyone, had been run over and left in the road, and that the driver didn’t have the heart to stop and help her, not even ring an ambulance.

"Our world ended at that point. We had lost our ray of sunshine. Our girl was always positive, a kind, caring and funny girl who had her whole life ahead of her.

"We will never get to see her prom, her first day at college and at university. We won’t see her get married or become a mum. We will never see what life she would have had.

"No sentence will ever be enough, as we have to spend the rest of our lives without our beautiful, kind, caring and funny girl. She was the brightest light in the darkest room. We miss her so much.

"Ruby would have died on the 10 August but, because she was an organ donor, we had until the early hours of 12 August to say goodbye.

"We lay with her and played her favourite music, took her hand and foot prints, told her how much we loved her and were there until her last breath.

"Our brave, selfless girl saved three people with her kidneys and her liver. They have frozen her heart valves for possible matches in the future."

Read more: You can now see exactly how Uber drivers have rated you as a passenger

Ian Cropper (Ruby's dad): "After it all happened, I was angry for a long time. I didn’t care about anything, life just became pointless and my reason for being wasn’t apparent anymore.

"Every day merged into one and they felt endless – no work, no sleep, no one to talk to that could understand the way I was feeling – I was lost in my own bubble of anger that I couldn’t allow anyone in to, it was too hard.

"Ruby was my whole world, she was my best friend and absolute love of my life – Ruby made me the person I am. She made me a Daddy, she made me see the world differently, she made me strong when I didn’t feel it, she made me happy when I was sad – she was my EVERYTHING and it's hard to put into words the loss I feel.

"I am not sure there are enough words in this world to try and describe a world without Ruby in it."

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]]> 268244 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-best-things-to-do-in-greater-manchester-this-week-21-27-february-2022/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:39:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267457

It's February half term in Greater Manchester this week.

2022 is really starting to kick into action now, and with schools out across the region, there's plenty packed into the events calendar, especially for families, so we've cherry-picked a few of the best things happening this week to put together another fresh edition of our 'what’s on' guide for the city of Manchester and beyond.

As always, some of the events we’re going to mention here are completely free, which is great for those looking to keep things on the cheaper side, while others will set you back a few pounds, and many will need to be booked in advance.

Here's our top picks.

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Outdoor Fairground

Trafford Centre

Monday 21 - Sunday 27 February

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After a successful stay last summer, the Trafford Centre has confirmed that its popular outdoor fairground is once again reopening outside the Great Hall for February half term this week, and it sounds like it's set to be the perfect day trip if you're looking to entertain the little ones as there'll be exhilarating rides for both children and adults, including The Wave Swinger, Apple Coaster, and Fun House.

You can also make a day of it too and head indoors to grab a drink, light bite, or hearty meal at on of the shopping centre’s delicious choice of restaurants, cafes, and bars.

You can find out more on the Trafford Centre website here.

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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition

Trafford Palazzo

Monday 21 February - onwards

The Sistine Chapel is home to arguably the most awe-inspiring work of art on the planet - and now it’s been recreated here in Greater Manchester.

Previously, people would have to travel to Vatican City to see the collection of intricate paintings that cover the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but now the frescoes have been recreated as huge prints covering walls and ceilings at a new immersive exhibition that's taken over Trafford Palazzo (formerly Barton Square), giving visitors a chance to see them on the same scale as Michelangelo.

Running between Friday 11 February and Sunday 27 March, it gives a life-size perspective of this remarkable feat of artistry.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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Fireground

Rochdale

Monday 21 - Sunday 27 February

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A new ‘Fireground’ experience has opened up inside an old museum, and it gives kids the chance to play at being firefighters for a day.

Newly-opened attraction Fireground Rochdale has replaced the Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum in Rochdale’s old fire station, and it has everything from fully-restored fire engines, historic horse-drawn fire carriages, and manual hand-operated pumps, to an immersive Victorian street scene, and a scene from the blitz complete with lighting and sound effects all under one roof.

But probably one of the best parts about the new attraction for children is the interactive display elements that are there to teach them about the fire service’s impressive and extensive history.

You can find out more about Fireground here.

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Urban Playground

Manchester Arndale

Monday 21 February - onwards

Did you see that a massive new attraction has opened in the heart of Manchester city centre, and it's giving visitors the chance to take on The Cube?

Spread over two floors and spanning 4,000 sq metres, Urban Playground has taken over a row of units that once housed Arcadia shops Burton, Miss Selfridge, Evans and Dorothy Perkins, and inside, there’s a high-tech mini golf experience, and the first UK branch of burger restaurant The Butcher.

ITV’s The Cube has also been brought to life at Urban Playground, with teams of four taking on deceptively-simple tasks inside the high-pressure confines of the familiar perspex box, with games like taking on obstacles blindfolded and collecting balls in a set time window.

Tickets for 'The Cube Live' range from £30 to £45, and you can find out more here.

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Half Term at the Science and Industry Museum

Manchester City Centre

Monday 21 - Sunday 27 February

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From taking a journey around the human body, to discovering the birth of computing, and more, there’s so much happening Science and Industry Museum this February half term, so if you’re looking for some science-filled fun and discovery when the schools are out in Greater Manchester, then one of the city’s most-loved museums is giving you the chance to explore a whole host existing exhibitions and take part in some exiting experiments.

Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope and A Quiet Afternoon in the Cloud Cuckoo Valley are two of the most-popular exhibitions currently on at the museum, and there's plenty of other shows, including the Revolution Manchester Show, to catch too.

You can find out more about what's on at the Science and Industry Museum, and grab your tickets here.

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Six Nations at Escape to Freight Island

Depot Mayfield

Monday 21 February - onwards

The 2022 Six Nations Championship kicked-off a couple of weeks ago, and Manchester’s ever-popular food, drink, and events hub, Escape to Freight Island, is hosting the biggest fanzone in the UK outside of London to present all of the games throughout the tournament, in partnership with event sponsors Guinness.

A dedicated space within the much-loved Depot Mayfield venue has been transformed for rugby-lovers to stay and watch the games.

Street food will come courtesy of residents Ace Dogs, and another trader soon-to-be-announced.

You can find out more and book tickets here.

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Totally Roarsome

Arley Hall

Monday 21 February - onwards

One of the North West’s most-popular outdoor events has reopened near Manchester, and it’s an ideal day out for families this half term.

For the past two years, Totally Roarsome has taken the region by storm and has seen visitors flock from far and wide after it opened in untouched woodland following the initial lifting of lockdown restrictions in mid-2020, before returning after popular demand for the Easter half term in 2021.

And now, it’s found a new home for 2022’s event at Arley Hall in Cheshire.

There'll be more than 200 individual dinosaur models making up the woodland trail this year, with tickets priced at £8.95 and already selling fast.

You can find out more and book tickets here.

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Van Gogh Alive

MediaCityUK

Monday 21 - Sunday 27 February

Over 100,000 people have been to visit the Van Gogh Alive experience since it arrived at MediaCity UK a couple of months back.

And now this is your last week to catch its stay in Salford.

Van Gogh Alive takes people on a trip through the periods of Van Gogh’s life that defined him as an artist and showcases 3,000 images, including some of his most iconic works like Starry Night and Sunflowers, and lesser-known paintings inspired by his love of Japanese woodprints. The exhibition is home to a life-sized walk-in representation of Van Gogh’s ‘Bedroom in Arles’ painting, a ‘Sunflower selfie room’ - a 360° mirrored space complete with hundreds of sunflowers, and so much more

Tickets are priced at £23.50 for adults and £16.50 for children, with concessions and school group discounts available. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to make a donation to The Christie charity either when purchasing tickets, or while at the exhibition.

You can find out more here.

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Cupcake Masterclass at 20 Stories

Manchester City Centre

Tuesday 22 February

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Manchester’s highest restaurant and bar, 20 Stories is hosting a cupcake masterclass led by Head Pastry Chef, Ethan Ballan. 

Children will be able to let their imaginations runs wild high above Manchester, become chefs for the morning, and be taught piping techniques and put to work on four of their own cupcakes to decorate.

This will be followed by a dining experience at 12pm in the restaurant from the 20 Stories Children’s Menu, which will include a three-course lunch and a soft drink, and there will also be the option for adults to dine from the A La Carte menu alongside their little ones, and cheers with a glass of Perrier Jouët Blason Rosé over the city too.

The cupcake masterclass sitting will be 11am-12pm, and costs £25 per child.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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GRUB Food Fair and Plant Powered Sundays

Cheetham Hill

Friday 25 - Sunday 27 February

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Two of the most popular foodie favourite events are back at Manchester’s largest street food fair GRUB - which is currently based at the Red Bank Project just outside of the city centre in Cheetham Hill.

The GRUB Food Fair this week will see the likes of Archchi's, Little Yeti, Ur Buns, and Bakeorama serve a wide range of mouthwatering delights for you to try, while on Sunday, whether you're plant based or just curious, there'll be big handful of the finest vegan food traders there for Plant Powered Sundays to show you what it's all about.

Both events are free to attend, and you can find more information here.

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Camelot Rises

Chorley

Thursday 24 - Sunday 27 February

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28 Days Later, Insidious, and The Ring are just some of the chilling films showing at the North West’s newest immersive drive-in cinema this week.

Northern kids of the 80s, 90s, and 00s will get the chance to revisit their youth and return to the legendary medieval-themed Camelot Theme Park in Chorley, which sadly closed for good back in 2012 and has been largely abandoned and derelict ever since.

This is an experience like no other though.

Hosted by Park N Party - the team also behind sell-out seasonal drive-in events SecretCity, ScareCity, and ChristmasCity - visitors in up to 300 cars get to park up and watch a series of horror films across 12 weeks at ‘Camelot Rises’, but only after they have survived a terrifying one-mile journey through what has been described as a "zombie-infested wasteland".

You can find out more about Camelot Rises and grab tickets here.

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Macaron Making Class

Food Sorcery

Saturday 26 February

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Didsbury's very-own cookery school is hosting a highly-requested macaron making class for all abilities this weekend hosted by with Steph Clubb, who'll take you through all of the key techniques needed to create these notorious bakes, including how to make the macaron shell, how to make fillings that "tantalise your tastebuds" and enhance your piping skills.

This class is designed to give you the confidence to go home and practice all of these techniques time and time again.

Refreshments will be included throughout the class, copies of the recipes will be emailed to you afterwards, and you'll get to take your tasty bakes home at the end.

You can find out more, and book tickets on the Food Sorcery website here.

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Manchester Cheese Crawl

Manchester City Centre

Friday 25 February - onwards

In what is undeniably the stuff of dreams for cheese lovers, you can now take part in a cheese and wine crawl around Manchester city centre.

Manchester is city that’s packed with culture.

But if you don’t fancy seeing the sights through one of the more typical tours, The Manchester Cheese Crawl will take you around some of the cheesiest spots the city has to offer for two hours of non-stop cheese-related fun – including everything from blue cheese tasting, to cheese quizzes, competitions, and more.

Tickets cost just £25 each, and include cheese samples, optional bread and crackers, and some red wine to complement.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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Crafty Families at The Lowry

Salford Quays

Saturday 26 February

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Crafty Families is an exciting and engaging art class for families and under 11’s with a different theme each week, meaning you’ll leave the session having created your own piece of art.

This week, those who attend Crafty Families will get to celebrate The Quays in a "fun and engaging" session to learn a bit about the history of Salford and The Quays, all while making your own 3D model of the area.

You can find out more and book your place here.

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]]> 267457 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/the-manchester-kitchen-inspired-by-nashvilles-famous-meat-and-three-restaurants/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:27:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267573

Meat and three. It's an absolute staple when it comes to dining out in the south of America, but most people in Manchester have probably never heard of it.

Simply put, a meat and three restaurant is one where - as the name suggests - you pick one meat and three sides from a selection that typically spans the likes of fried chicken, beef and pork chops, vegetables, potatoes, green beans and macaroni and cheese.

This is southern food at its best, taken straight from the heart of America's barbecue tradition.

The term is thought to have originated nearly 100 years ago in Nashville in the 1930s, at the employee cafeteria of May Hosiery Mill.

Back then diners were served a choice of meat and vegetables, plus bread, for just 25 cents, and whilst prices have definitely gone up since then, in essence, the food remains the same.

This is hearty, home-cooked food that feels like a warm hug on your lowest day - and now, it's landed right here on our doorstep in Manchester.

Enter Kong's Meat and Three, the newest concept from the team who brought us fried chicken burgers with chicken skin crackling, not to mention Manchester's favourite fried chicken roast dinner.

Read more: The new Manchester fried chicken roast dinner with ‘skin crackling’

Founded by fried chicken head honcho Tom Potts, who in a previous (pre-pandemic) life was the bar manager at Oldham street's fusion ramen spot CBRB, dishes like BBQ 'pit beans', mustard seed potato salad and collard greens all feature as regular sides.

Elsewhere, you'll find a creamy three-cheese macaroni, flatbreads, red cabbage house mayo vegan slaw and hunks of corn on the cob slathered in butter, chilies and more. Boiled broccoli and carrots? Get out of here.

We cannot stress it enough: this is pure comfort food.

A significant upgrade on the British 'meat and two veg', the beauty of meat and three, in part, lies within its rules.

Anything that's not meat counts as veg (yep, really) meaning that gravy, mac and cheese, and even bread must all bow down and submit to reclassification. Some things you just have to accept.

Read more: A Manc’s guide to: Prestwich, the Bury neighbourhood that’s crafting its own cool

Even better, everything on the menu here, with the exception of the tater tots, is made in-house, from scratch, with a whole lot of love. That includes house sauces like mustard and madras mayo, Korean hot sauce and big jugs of gravy.

Using thigh meat, Kong's signature buttermilk chicken is brined for three hours, rolled in a secret spice mix, then double-dredged for a crispier texture. Brisket is slow-cooked overnight for a minimum of 12 hours until it's ultra-tender and falling apart.

Pork belly is steamed, scored then oven roasted for a final hour until it is so crisped up and crunchy you can almost hear it crackling as you pore through pictures of it on Instagram. It's a meat eater's heaven - but also sells vegan tendies for those of the plant-based persuasion.

As well as offering up daily meat and three plates (or, rather, should we say trays), Tom has also just added new sandwiches to the menu - taking his three staple meats and folding them into chunky baguettes or brioche, with a fulsome heap of tater tots on the side.

This is not so much in the meat and three tradition - but it's very on-brand for Kong's. The original signature chicken sandwich features, only natural as the dish that launched the brand and Tom's new life as a fried chicken impresario.

There's also a relatively traditional Vietnamese-style pork belly banh mi, stuffed with pickled carrots, pate, crispy pork and coriander, and a beef brisket french dip that combines everything we love - crusty baguette, slow-cooked brisket and a sweet, homemade onion chutney with a jug of gravy to dip it all in.

All said and done, this is pretty close to sandwich perfection.

Open Wednesday to Sunday at Northern Monk Refectory between 12 and 10pm, get yourself down for a solid scran. Trust us, you won't regret it.

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]]> 267573 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/all-the-michelin-recommended-restaurants-in-greater-manchester/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:46:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=267872

Here in Manchester, we're truly spoilt for great places to eat out. The city boasts some brilliant restaurants, as do the outer boroughs if you're willing to travel a bit further afield.

To make it onto a Michelin recommended list, though, is something else. Only sixteen restaurants in Greater Manchester are currently featured in the prestigious guide, and only one of those has a Michelin star - the currently beleaguered Mana in Ancoats.

All sixteen have their own individual quirks. From tapas to modern fine dining, classic French cooking to surprise menus foraged from whatever the team find that day, the list celebrates a range of different cooking styles and dining settings.

Keep reading to discover the full list of Michelin recommended restaurants in Greater Manchester.

Mana

What the guide says: "The personality of chef-owner Simon Martin shines brightly at this stylish, modern restaurant in the lively Ancoats area of Manchester, where every one of the well-spaced tables has a view of the kitchen.

"The same fixed price, surprise multi-course menu is now served at both lunch and dinner, and the emphasis is on seafood because, as Simon puts it, “we live on an island”. While most of the produce is British, dishes incorporate influences from Simon’s travels and experiences, most notably Japanese and Nordic.

"Powerful flavours are the chef’s hallmark, and the sophisticated, modern dishes are precisely crafted, original and well-balanced. Each dish has a thoughtfully chosen wine to complement it, the ambience is calm and unhurried, and the bright young team are enthusiastic and refreshingly free from pomp."

Erst

What the guide says: "A modern, industrial-style wine bar run by a group of friends, laid-back Erst offers something refreshingly different in the city. It specialises in natural, low-intervention wines – many of which you can buy to take home – accompanied by a selection of flavoursome small plates."

Adam Reid at The French

What the guide says: "An intimate hotel restaurant created in the Belle Époque age and brought up-to-date with a moody colour scheme, striking chandeliers and booths down the centre of the room. Boldly flavoured modern dishes focus on one main ingredient and the chefs present and explain the dishes themselves. Desserts are playful."

Read more: L’Enclume becomes the first restaurant in the north to win three Michelin stars

Canto

What the guide says: "Grab a seat at the counter to watch the chef’s hard at work preparing a mix of vibrant Spanish and Portuguese small plates. The fish dishes are the best, along with the delicious Portuguese custard tarts. The room has a fun, industrial feel and is decorated with traditional blue tiles."

District

What the guide says: "Industrial styling, a banging playlist and projections of a Bangkok of the future set the scene for on-view barbecue cooking. Two set tasting menus offer deconstructed and re-invented Thai dishes with a classic heart. The knowledgeable service is well-paced and there’s a cocktail bar downstairs."

The Bull and Bear

What the guide says: "Start with a cocktail in the bar beside the marble fireplace, then head through to the ‘bear pit’ – the elegant former trading room of the Manchester Stock Exchange – with its marble pillars and wonderful domed ceiling. The menu offers an appealing mix of British brasserie classics."

El Gato Negro

What the guide says: "The buzzy ‘Black Cat’ sits in a pedestrianised street. The ground floor houses a bar, the first floor plays host to an industrial-style dining room and the top floor is home to a private events space with a retractable roof. Appealing tapas dishes include meats from the Josper grill."

OSMA

What the guide says: "Located in the city’s northern suburbs, OSMA is a nod to the owners’ birthplaces – OSlo and MAnchester. Breakfast, salads and open sandwiches are replaced in the evening by tempting small plates. The stylish room comes with an open kitchen, a communal island table and smart curved banquettes."

63 Degrees

What the guide says: "The bustling Northern Quarter is home to this family-run restaurant. The experienced owner-chef hails from France and his classic dishes are cooked with pride and passion using both local and imported French produce. The set lunch represents good value."

Tast

What the guide says: "Tast is housed on the first two floors of this three-storey operation; ask for a seat on the lower level to watch the chefs behind the counter. Uncomplicated Catalan dishes are executed to a high level and are tasty and satisfying. A set menu is served in top floor Enxaneta Tast."

Where The Light Gets In, Stockport

What the guide says: "This large, loft-style restaurant is located on the top floor of a Victorian coffee warehouse and its open kitchen forms part of the room. The surprise menu is formed from whatever they have foraged that day and beasts are brought in whole and fully utilised. Matching wine flights focus on natural wines."

The Perfect Match, Sale

What the guide says: "At this simple, honest little bistro you’ll find Jacinda in the kitchen creating tasty, well-crafted dishes from across Europe, while Andrea picks out the perfect match for each dish from the wine list. Andrea’s family make Prosecco back in Italy and some of their wines are here to try."

Habas

What the guide says: "From the same owners as Canto and El Gato Negro comes Habas, which occupies the old wine cellars of the magnificent former Manchester Club building. Small sharing plates are guided by the Middle East, with a few hints of the Mediterranean. The eye-catching décor has a rustic, slightly retro style."

White Hart Inn, Oldham

What the guide says: "Never one to stand still, this 18C stone pub on the moor is constantly evolving. It’s a busy place but the staff have it all under control and there are comfy bedrooms for those wishing to stay. Dining takes place in a large rear room; the appealing menu has a British heart and global influences."

Borage, Bowden

What the guide says: "British and Polish flavours combine at this friendly neighbourhood restaurant located in a pleasant village. Well-presented, colourful modern dishes reflect the seasons and are full of flavour. The homemade breads are a highlight, as is the chocolate mousse."

Levanter, Ramsbottom

What the guide says: "Joe has a passion for all things Spanish – he’s even a trained flamenco guitarist – so, unsurprisingly, his sweet little tapas bar has an authentic feel. The menu is dictated by market produce; be sure to try some of the freshly sliced Iberico ham. He also owns the nearby Basque-style Baratxuri pintxo bar."

Feature image - District / Mana / The Bull and Bear

]]> 267872 0 0 0 L’Enclume becomes the first restaurant in the north to win three Michelin stars]]> https://themanc.com/feature/this-is-our-church-the-lumineers-on-getting-back-to-the-stage-ahead-of-their-ao-arena-gig/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:09:27 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268054

There's just over a week to go until The Lumineers take to the stage at the AO Arena, and the pandemic-enforced hiatus from the live music scene can't have ended quickly enough for the band.

For Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, who started performing together way back in 2005, it's the live circuit where The Lumineers really come to life.

According to Wes, the audience is 'like another instrument'.

Ever since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2012 - and that ever-present, chart-topping single Ho Hey - the audiences have flocked to their shows, singing and chanting every word right back at the band.

Nowhere, Wes says, is quite like a Manchester audience.

"You're all pretty rowdy!" he told The Manc during a chat this week.

"It's some of the most rowdy, fun audiences you can find anywhere. I like audiences that aren't worried about being overly polite - it's like it's uninhibited and that lends itself well to music.

"For us, the audience is like another instrument. If we ever put out a live album you'll hear a lot of the audience, because they're singing with us and they're adding things, and energy.

"So many of my favourite records growing up had that presence, that electricity."

Obviously, for much of the last two years, bands like The Lumineers have lost this stage time, as the pandemic forced gigs to be cancelled for months on end.

Their last tour, the III World Tour, was cut short because of Covid.

"I think we feel like we have unfinished business," Wes said.

"We feel like we have a lot left to express that wasn't.

"And then you combine that with all of the pent-up emotion from the last two years that is gonna be out there on full display on stage.

"I think you're going to see some of the best live music you're ever going to see because bands, including us, have been just dying to get back out there.

"There's just been a lot of solitary confinement in everyone's life and I think these concerts are, for those of us who don't go to organised religion, this is our church.

"This is our way of feeling community and it's a beautiful thing."

That band-to-audience connection is something Wes and Jeremiah have tried to hang on to, even as their following has grown.

It's a desire that will be tested on the 2 March when The Lumineers take to the stage at their AO Arena gig - the second time they've performed at the enormous venue.

Wes continued: "There's a desire to connect, no matter the size of the room. It's supposed to feel like you're at a house show, even if it's an arena.

"We're supposed to feel like we're sharing some secrets together.

"We've been so lucky to move up and play bigger venues, but it presents a whole new set of challenges because really what you're going after is the thing you started with - you know that really beautiful connection you'd have with an audience if you were playing in someone's living room.

"You're trying to have that same experience in a big room, and I hope we've got better at that over the years."

Wes said he remembers the arena dates were more than a little daunting at first.

"I remember we didn't know what was going to happen but it went really well, and we were like 'I can't believe that worked'," he laughed.

"That's the essence of being in a band - you have all these hopes but it's like, the whole thing is kind of a wild ride, including playing this arena."

The Lumineers are touring off the back of their fourth studio album, Brightside, and that means plenty of new material to join the likes of Ho Hey, Ophelia, and Gloria.

As with most musicians, the pair are enjoying testing out their new songs with a crowd at long last.

Wes said: "A.M. Radio's been really fun to play live, it has a really anthemic chorus and the audience has been singing it back to us.

"That, and there's a song off the record called Birthday that we actually made to entertain ourselves, and even people who've never heard it will join in screaming 'IT'S ALRIGHT, IT'S ALRIGHT' - they get it right away, there's something really immediate.

"I like it when people are putting their arms around each other, especially complete strangers, because that's what we all need right now.

"We need that celebratory mood and I think music was meant to bring people together.

"That's what I love about music - when you see total strangers high-fiving, singing together, there's some unification.

"I just love that about live music, it short-circuits all of our defences and leaves us more open."

The Lumineers have chart-topping albums and huge world tours under their belts, but the thing they're most proud of is much more wholesome than accolades.

"Beyond anything, Jer and I will have been doing this for 10 years in April, and I'm most proud of the fact that we've managed to stay excited and having fun.

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"I think the risk is that people lose that edge of childlike wonderment that keeps you going and doesn't make things look formulaic.

"For me, I'm most proud of us for still being on the ball - still really wanting to play this music and being excited, like kids.

"It's been 10 years and for me it's the most positive sign that we're still like little school kids. It's a good feeling."

And what's left on his bucket list? It's something we can surely all agree with - "I really want to have a tequila with Bruce Springsteen."

The Lumineers will perform at Manchester's AO Arena on 2 March. You can get tickets through the venue or at Eventim here.

Featured image: Danny Clinch

]]> 268054 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/a-mancs-guide-to-prestwich-the-bury-neighbourhood-thats-crafting-its-own-cool/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:48:03 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268128

Prestwich has become a magnet for young professionals in recent years, a slightly more affordable cousin of Greater Manchester suburbs like Chorlton and Didsbury.

But it's not just the house prices that draw people to this neighbourhood in Bury.

It's the green space, the blossoming food and drink scene, the easy-peasy transport links, and the community.

This is a suburb where you can walk for miles through fields and woods without crossing a road - but can be sipping a negroni just minutes later.

Despite its proximity to the M60, it's not uncommon to spot deer strutting around just beyond the housing estates of the main village.

There's plenty more going on that will sell the appeal of Prestwich, too. Here's our guide to this booming little suburb.

Food and drink

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Prestwich is home to one of the nation's best chip shops, officially, with Chips @ No. 8 storming its way into Fry Magazine's top 50 last year.

In the world of chippies, that's a very big deal indeed.

With fish and spuds sourced fresh and fried in beef dripping, this place alone is almost enough to sell people on the pull of Prestwich.

But there's plenty more to the neighbourhood's food and drink scene.

Some of the frontrunners here include Cuckoo (a cosy neighbourhood bar hosting cinema nights and serving top-notch pizzas), All The Shapes (seasonal brunches and out-of-this-world Mexican food, plus loads of craft beers and cocktails), and the Crooked Man (a charming beer bar that feels like you've wandered into someone's living room).

Hospitality businesses from elsewhere in the region keep heading here too, like Croma (which just shut its city centre site but says Prestwich is thriving), Wine & Wallop, and soon - based on recent planning applications - Elnecot's pizza brand Dokes.

There's a phenomenal Middle Eastern restaurant scene in Prestwich too, with Lebanese restaurant Remal happily rubbing shoulders with the always-busy Anatolian Grill and Istanbul Grill.

A little further away from the main drag of Bury New Road is The Goods In, from the same team behind the aforementioned All The Shapes.

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They've taken an old MOT garage and turned it into a sunny yellow hangout spot, serving loaded flatbreads, great beer and top-quality coffees right on the edge of Heaton Park.

And further towards the city centre is Osma, a Scandinavian-style restaurant fronted by Michelin-trained Danielle Heron which calmly marched its way straight into the Michelin Guide.

When you merge Prestwich with its neighbouring suburbs, you come up with the second-largest Jewish community in the UK - and that means this is the best place in Greater Manchester to come for bagels and deli goods.

Cooper's Let's Fress is one of the big players, drawing queues out the door every Sunday with its £5 bagel special (six bagels, with sides smoked salmon, cream cheese, tuna mayonnaise and egg salad).

There are less traditional bagels too, with Eat New York's Triple B now based in Prestwich serving cheeseburger bagels and buffalo chicken burgers.

Put the stretch pants on before you come for a day out in Prestwich, basically.

Shopping

Prestwich's high street isn't one that's necessarily been designed for visitors.

There's not much in the way of achingly-cool boutiques or artisan bakeries.

But what it is is actually much better - it's a rare example of a high street full of essential, independently-operated retailers.

There's a bike shop, an optician's, a hardware store, a pet shop, beauty salons, newsagents and gift shops with barely a big chain in sight (just don't look over there at the Costa and Superdrug on the precinct).

Some of the most exciting shops you'll find here specialise in food and drink, like Keg Cask and Bottle, where you can pick up a few cans of craft beer and sit in the shop to drink them.

Grape to Grain has a presence here too on the corner of Bury New Road and Church Lane, where, again, you can crack open your purchase and drink it on a seat by the windows.

Back down the road towards the city centre you'll find Lupo, a brilliant Italian business that's moved onto an industrial estate to sell its homemade doughnuts and pasta dishes as well as imported Italian produce.

There are beautiful, antique-inspired homewares to be found in Rose & Lee, from stunning furniture to bunches of dried flowers.

And for those who call Prestwich home, there's the holy trinity of supermarkets all in a row - an M&S Simply Food (for pay day), a big 24-hour Tesco, and an Aldi. Genuinely, what a treat.

Nightlife and hotels

As a densely residential suburb of Greater Manchester, Prestwich's nightlife scene tends to wrap up fairly promptly around 11pm.

Very sensible.

The star of Prestwich after dark is Take Me To Church, a clubnight laced with disco, funk and soul.

They say: 'We're not kids, but we still wanted to go somewhere that played the kind of music that we loved to dance to without having to wait 'till daft-o-clock in town for a cab home. We wanted somewhere local, but there was nothing - so we did it ourselves."

They've popped up all over the place but are next taking over Where There's A Well on Saturday 5 March - tickets are available on Skiddle.

There's also Cape to Cuba, where Caribbean-inspired burgers and poutine are matched with a buzzing atmosphere, you'll find a party that runs until 1am.

If you can make it through Cape to Cuba's door without being handed a shot of rum, you're a rare breed.

Then there's events company So Prestwich, which whips up daytime events but also pulls out a banger of an Indie night, which will be back in April.

An, of course, the biggest party of the year takes place on Prestwich's doorstep - Parklife festival.

80,000 people per day flock here every summer to party in Heaton Park, with this year's line-up including 50 Cent, Tyler the Creator, Megan Thee Stallion and Lewis Capaldi.

In terms of hotels... erm... there's a Premier Inn? Probably just stay in the city centre, to be honest.

Culture

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The biggest selling point of Prestwich has to be its green space - and it's not just Heaton Park.

The neighbourhood is bookmarked on the other end by Philips Park, Drinkwater Park, Prestwich Clough and Waterdale Meadow, all blending into one another.

This is the part of town where you can walk (or run) for miles without having to stop for pesky traffic.

There are mountain bike trails, panoramic views of the city skyline, fishing lakes, historic buildings and play areas.

You can spot the park's resident heron hanging out, weirdly, right next to the M60, and say hello to the cows and horses who graze in the fields.

Prestwich's culture really does revolve around the great outdoors - there are tennis courts, bowling greens and basketball courts at St Mary's Park too.

This part of town hosts one of the suburb's biggest cultural events every summer, when Festwich pulls up into town.

It's the largest tribute act festival in the UK and brings fairground rides, live music, and surprisingly affordable festival beers to the fields every year.

Watch out for the Prestwich Arts Festival (a community art trail) and the phenomenal work left behind - like the hyper-realistic murals of Mark E. Smith and Victoria Wood.

Property

Much like the rest of the country, Prestwich's property prices are on the up - but they still come in significantly cheaper than suburbs south of the city centre.

According to Land Registry data, the average property price here was £269,252 in the last year, with the majority of houses sold being semi-detached.

It's up 13% from the 2019 peak of £238,227.

There's a lovely mix of Victorian-era terraces, modern apartments and huge sprawling townhouses (Guest Road is goals).

Transport

Prestwich is an absolute doddle to get to by tram, with both Heaton Park and Prestwich tram stops only a 15 minute ride from Victoria.

There are regular buses too, including the express buses that will take you onwards to Ramsbottom and into Lancashire.

For those who drive, the suburb is straight off the M60 and M62 motorways. A breeze.

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 268128 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-breathtaking-illuminated-earth-art-installation-is-coming-to-oldham-this-month/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:20:40 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268138

The breathtaking replica earth art installation that's previously drawn crowds in Wigan, Salford, and Rochdale is finding a new home in Oldham this month.

The captivating and internationally-renowned work of art - which most-notably spent some time floating on the waters of both Pennington Flash Nature Reserve and Salford Quays at the back end of 2021, before sadly having to be taken down due to adverse weather conditions - will be exhibited inside the Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham town centre from Saturday 26 February as part of the popular Illuminate festival.

Created by renowned artist Luke Jerram, and featuring a specially-made surround sound composition by BAFTA award winning composer, Dan Jones, the earth replica - which is named Gaia - was created from detailed NASA imagery of the earth’s surface.

It provides visitors with the opportunity to the planet we call home on a huge scale, floating in three dimensions. 

The artwork aims to create a sense of the ‘Overview Effect’ - which is a common reaction by astronauts who have seen the real thing.

Jerram - who is known worldwide for his large-scale public artworks - said he has created the work to give visitors "a feeling of awe" for the planet, a "profound understanding of the interconnection of all life", and a “renewed sense of responsibility” for taking care of the environment.

Read more: The ‘Floating Earth’ art installation seen by thousands is coming to Salford Quays next week

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Oldham Council is confident that Gaia - which means 'the personification of the Earth' in Greek mythology - will be a great addition to this year’s Illuminate festival, which is returning for its fifth year and gives people the chance to see the town in a new light.

Visitors planning on heading down to Illuminate 2022 can explore the illuminated townscape from Oldham Library and Gallery Oldham, right through to Parliament Square and on to the Queen Elizabeth Hall to see all the mesmerising illuminated installations and dazzling performances.

The packed programme of events includes 'Spin Me A Yarn' from Studio Vertigo in the Gallery Oldham gardens, and the 'Moon Gazing Hare' where digital art and puppetry come together to create a wondrous projection on the Old Town Hall façade by leading digital artists Illuminos and Global Grooves.

You can also see the 'Nova' star installation at Oldham Parish Church, and check out Zarah Hussain's exhibition 'Light Upon Light' at Gallery Oldham.

There'll also be live music, family crafts, and light painting at Oldham Library too.

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Illuminate 2022 will kick-off on Saturday 26 February with a breathtaking procession of community-made lanterns led by the world-renowned SPARK, accompanied by illuminated giant puppets and performances from some of the UK's leading light performers.

Speaking ahead of the much-loved festival's arrival in the city once again, Cllr Arooj Shah - Leader of Oldham Council - said: "It’s great to have Illuminate back in Oldham as it’s one of the most spectacular events in the borough.

"With so many installations and performances to see it is sure to not disappoint.

"Gaia has been seen around the world so to get it on display in the town centre as part of the festival is a real coup for Oldham.

"I hope Gaia will spark the imagination of those who visit in lots of ways and inspire them to think about the changes we can make to tackle climate change, which is having a huge impact on all of us."

Illuminate 2022 is free to attend, and Gaia will be on show inside the Queen Elizabeth Hall from 26 February - 1st March.

• Saturday 26 February: 6pm - 9pm
• Sunday 27 February: 10am - 4pm
• Monday 28 February: 10am - 4pm
• Tuesday 1 March: 10am - 4pm

You can find out more about what's on at Illuminate 2022 here.

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See Oldham in a new light as our late-night light festival Illuminate returns for its fifth year.

✨ Larger than life instillations
✨Dazzling performances
✨Carnival parade

Details -
📅 Sat 26 Feb
🕕 6-9pm
💰 FREE to attend

Full details - https://t.co/ftvXMRtR6M pic.twitter.com/11FlwjVBgM

— Oldham Council (@OldhamCouncil) January 31, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/28-days-later-insidious-and-more-on-at-drive-in-cinema-inside-abandoned-theme-park/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:12:41 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268262

28 Days Later, Insidious, and The Ring are just some of the chilling films showing at the North West's newest immersive drive-in cinema.

Northern kids of the 80s, 90s, and 00s will get the chance to revisit their youth and return to the legendary medieval-themed Camelot Theme Park in Chorley, which sadly closed for good back in 2012 and has been largely abandoned and derelict ever since.

This is an experience like no other though.

Hosted by Park N Party - the team also behind sell-out seasonal drive-in events SecretCity, ScareCity, and ChristmasCity - visitors in up to 300 cars get to park up and watch a series of horror films across 12 weeks at 'Camelot Rises', but only after they have survived a terrifying one-mile journey through what has been described as a "zombie-infested wasteland".

Read more: Abandoned theme park Camelot will reopen to the public - as a zombie experience

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Visitors will get to experience all the "sensations" that put them right in the middle of an apocalyptic event, as live actors and scene-setting lights and sounds will interact with people in a truly gory experience.

Think sirens, smoke, mangled bodies, and hoardes of the living dead coming for you.

If you're brave enough to enter, then you'll need to pass a military checkpoint as the army battle to keep control of the park, try to avoid the hordes of the undead searching for their next meal, and if you make it to what is known as the safe zone, then you'll get to watch horror films on four of the UK’s biggest outdoor screens.

There's also a fully licensed bar and street food vendors on site.

Camelot Rises has currently taken over the Camelot Theme Park site in Charnock Richard, and will be running right through until 27 March 2022, with tickets priced at £50 per vehicle.

You can grab your tickets here.

Featured Image - Jason Roberts

]]> 268262 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/plan-for-four-iconic-skyscrapers-approved-by-manchester-city-council/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:51:04 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268271

The Manchester city centre skyline is set to change once again, as a nine-year project to build four "iconic" skyscrapers has been approved by councillors.

Set to be known as 'Trinity Islands', the £751 million plans for the SimpsonHaugh-designed apartment blocks - which were submitted by residential tower specialists, Renaker - are to take shape on two pieces of land on the banks of the River Irwell, and will include a total of 1,950 apartments.

The apartments are to be built on a car park plot between Regent Road, Liverpool Road, and Water Street.

Read more: Plans submitted to build two ‘striking’ twin skyscrapers in Manchester city centre

As well as the residential facilites, each of the skyscrapers will feature co-working space, a gym, and lounge areas, and then externally, each building would also have a private residents’ garden that’s accessed directly from the ground floor space. 

There’ll also be private underground car parks and cycle storage within both the three-storey basements.

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Nearly two-thirds of the site off Trinity Way will become green space open to the public.

This approval by Manchester City Council comes after previous plans for five towers - including one which would have been the tallest residential building in Western Europe - failed to materialise, however one of the skyscrapers in these latest plans by Renaker would still be among the tallest towers in the UK outside of London, second in Manchester to the South Tower at Deansgate Square.

Controversially however, none of the new apartments would be deemed "affordable", as the developer said this would affect the financial viability of the scheme.

An initial contribution of £106,000 towards affordable housing elsewhere in the city has been agreed and a "clawback" clause means the developer could be asked to contribute more cash if the project becomes more profitable.

The developer also agreed to contribute £1.5 million towards a new school on Crown Street.

Read more: Manchester city centre primary school gets green light 

During yesterday's planning meeting, Manchester City Council's planning development manager Dave Roscoe told the committee that there were some "very serious challenges" with the site, but that this project was "special", and admitted that some significant financial public benefits come from the scheme, including a £10 million public space and the funding towards the school.

Speaking on the green light given to the plans, a spokesperson for Renaker said the company is "delighted" with the decision, adding: "We look forward to delivering these new, iconic buildings, as well as new homes and facilities of the highest quality for residents and the wider community."

Deansgate councillor Joan Davies, who represents the ward where the site is located, said she was "disappointed" with the amount of affordable housing, but was pleased the "clawback" clause created the possibility for the council to demand more money from the developer later.

Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig added: "It’s important that we look at major schemes like Trinity Islands in the round, alongside our city’s plans and the positive impact that this sort of growth continues to have on our city.

"I am passionate about ensuring that Manchester’s growth benefits everyone.

"Manchester remains a place of prodigious population growth and the city can only meet the demand for new housing through major schemes such as this one, which also brings brownfield land back into use."

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She added: "Trinity Islands is a significant investment in our city, which is testament to the confidence developers continue to have in Manchester, despite the ongoing economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"This development alone will create 2,000 homes and 4,000 jobs in the construction stage."

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(1/3) We are delighted to announce we have been granted full planning permission for our Trinity Islands development! pic.twitter.com/z2q2L3O864

— Renaker (@Renaker_) February 17, 2022]]>

(3/3) All at Renaker are excited to begin working on Trinity Islands, which will sit near the emerging St John’s area and new factory venue for culture and the arts, as well as the Deansgate and Spinningfields districts.

— Renaker (@Renaker_) February 17, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/elnecot-bosses-to-open-anglo-saxon-dokes-pizzeria-in-prestwich/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:34:52 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268274

New 'Anglo-Saxon' pizzeria Dokes Pizza is opening in Prestwich from the team behind esteemed Ancoats restaurant Elnecot.

Called Dokes, the pizzeria has already made a name for itself in the city centre - serving its hearty, heritage grain pizzas out of one of the hatch kitchens at the new Manchester food and drink hall Society.

Now, it seems the concept will soon have a new home all of its own over in the trendy north Manchester suburb of Prestwich, as planning documents reveal Dokes pizza will be moving into the former Basil + Lily unit on Bury New Road.

Here, bosses have hinted that the menu will expand beyond pizzas to include lunch and brunch offerings too - leading to some speculation that popular dishes at Elnecot may make their way over to Prestwich.

Read more: Manchester food hall launches bottomless brunch with non-stop beer, pizza and fried chicken

Dokes pizzas use as many British ingredients as possible, right down to the flour, mozzarella and tomatoes (when they are in season), and there are plenty of strong options for veggies as well as meat eaters.

This isn't just pizza. This is, arguably, post-Brexit pizza, made with as much English produce as its chefs can get their hands on. A clever way to get around those pesky supply issues.

First opening inside Society last July, the concept is the brainchild of Micheal Clay and Wesley Downham. Building upon the relationships that they have built with suppliers over the years at Elnecot, the pair are using Dokes to showcase some top-notch British produce.

Maintaining a similar style and standard of ingredient sourcing to the Ancoats' restaurant, you'll find pizzas loaded with dreamy toppings like truffles from Wiltshire, air-dried duck breast from Trealy Farm in Wales, Cumbrian Curthwaite Goat’s Curd and British burrata.

Favourites include the alluringly-named 'Sexy greens' with charred broccoli, savoy, crispy chilli, confit garlic cream, caper vierge; Medieval literature-inspired 'Beowulf' with deli farm chorizo, nduja, British burrata, gremolata; and the 'Cheese behemoth' with Owd yonner, Chepyn blue, Grace's goat, Scottish Connage, mozzarella fior di latte, British burrata and apple chutney.

Read more: A huge vegan festival is coming to Manchester this summer

The kitchen is also making its own globally-inspired dips, a crucial pizza addition that's not to be sniffed at. Think tangy chepyn blue ranch, spicy Korean gochujang bbq, Wiltshire truffle and confit garlic and herb. Perfect for dunking your crust in.

Sure to be a great new addition to Prestwich, Dokes pizza is pegged for a spring opening in April this year. To keep up with further updates on the new site make sure to follow them on Instagram.

Feature image - Dokes Pizzeria

]]> 268274 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/rare-red-weather-warning-issued-in-uk-as-storm-eunice-arrives/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:14:25 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268289

The UK is braced for the impact of Storm Eunice today, with a rare red weather alert issued by the Met Office.

Several parts of the UK, including London, are now under a red warning - the highest possible level.

Extremely strong winds and widespread disruption are expected for most of Friday, with TfGM urging people to avoid travel.

In Greater Manchester, an amber weather warning is in place, which means there is 'a good chance that flying debris could result in a danger to life'.

It also means that damage to buildings is likely, power lines may be brought down, and roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close.

The amber alert is in place until 9pm.

There's a 90% chance of heavy rain between 11am and 3pm and wind gusts of up to 57mph are forecast this afternoon.

Storm Eunice is expected to be much stronger than Storm Dudley, which hit the nation earlier this week.

A statement from TfGM says: "Storm Eunice is likely to cause significant disruption due to extremely strong winds today across the region between 5am - 9pm.

"Please consider whether your journey is essential today and take care if you are out and about."

Meanwhile CrossCountry Trains has said: "Do Not Travel today. We are running a severely reduced and amended service, please do not travel today."

Read more: How and why are storms named, and what will the next ones be called?

Met Office forecaster Annie Shuttleworth said: "The whole of the country will be affected by the extremely strong and damaging winds, which will cause significant disruption.

"People will see significant delays to travel and power cuts, so you should avoid travelling if you can and stay at home when winds reach the highest speeds.

"In areas covered by the red warning, especially coastal regions, there is likely to be overtopping of the sea, flooding to roads and homes, trees being overturned, tiles coming off buildings and power lines being toppled over."

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]]> 268289 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/pub-branded-britains-wokest-bans-thatchers-heineken-bacardi-and-coke/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:36:05 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268346

A pub in Bristol has been branded 'Britain's wokest' after its landlord made the decision to ban the sale of Thatcher's cider, Heineken, Coca Cola and Bacardi at the bar.

The Red Lion in Bristol made the move after a campaign was launched in the city to boycott Somerset cider makers Thatcher's.

Countering Colston, an activist group in Bristol, revealed last week that the cider company’s director and fourth-generation cider-maker was a member of a merchants’ society with deep links to slave trader Edward Colston.

After this came to light, bosses at The Red Lion said it would be ‘hypocritical’ to continue selling the cider.

They then also made the decision to ban Heineken beers, Coca Cola and Bacardi as the companies behind these products are also accused of maintaining unethical production practises around the globe.

Criticism of the pub has come in thick and fast from culture warriors online, but bosses at The Red Lion are sticking to their morals on the matter.

Landlord Lemmy has spoken out, telling the South West News Service.: ‘We have taken what we consider to be an ethical stance — it’s part of who we all are.

‘We have been labelled “woke” and all these weaponised words, which have made us feel pretty vulnerable.’

“When we have taken the stance which we believe is ethical, we do not want to be made some kind of target.”

Elaborating on the pub's decision not to sell Coca Cola and other products deemed unethical, he added: “We don’t serve Coca-Cola because they have a history of seriously bad use of water in third-world countries,” 

The pub also does not sell Polish lager Tyskie, because of the company's apparent links with the anti-LGBTQ movement.

It emerged earlier this month that Thatcher's cider director and fourth-generation cider-maker Martin Thatcher has been a member of a merchants’ society with deep links to slave trader Edward Colston since 2012.

Countering Colston, an activist group in Bristol, launched the boycott-Thatcher's campaign last week in protest at the Society of the Merchant Venturers (SMV's) deep links with Bristol's historical slave trade.

The activist group tweeted: “Martin Thatcher, director of the company, is a member of the Society of the Merchant Venturers.

“The SMV has deep roots in the historical slave trade in Bristol, and its members were responsible for the suffering and death of tens of thousands of human beings.

“They are a powerful unelected elite who have significant influence on political and civic life in Bristol.”

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]]> 268346 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/walkers-officially-confirms-the-return-of-prawn-cocktail-wotsits-but-theres-a-twist/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:33:48 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268394

It's been a long time coming, but Walkers has officially confirmed that Prawn Cocktail Wotsits are making a return.

After there have been numerous calls from fans throughout the years to bring back the fan-favourite flavour after it was discontinued and ripped from shop shelves more than a decade ago, the leading crisps manufacturer hinted on its social media platforms a couple of weeks ago that "something big is coming" on 18 February.

Given that Walkers has been teasing the possible return of discontinued crisp by cryptically responding to fans as far back as 2010 using a prawn and side-eye emojis, followed by the hashtag #WotsThis, fans immediately started to speculate its comeback.

And now that the big day has arrived, Walkers has finally given the people what they want by confirming that Prawn Cocktail Wotsits are back, but there's a twist - they're giant.

Read more: Walkers teases the return of iconic Prawn Cocktail Wotsits - and fans can’t wait

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Fans of the flavour can be among the first to try the in-demand snack by pre-ordering a stash on Amazon from today, and have it delivered to their doors as soon as they go on sale in all other major shops and supermarkets from Monday 7 March.

They'll set you back just £2 per bag when they arrive in stores.

The highly-anticipated return comes after around two years ago, Walkers announced that the sizzling steak and flaming hot Wotsits flavours would be making a comeback, and then prawn cocktail Quavers were also reintroduced last year too - but despite this, there was no word of Prawn Cocktail Wotsits.

There was even petitions made fighting for the cause - including by us here at The Manc, which over 8,309 ended up putting their names to.

Speaking on the return of Prawn Cocktail Wotsits, Josephine Taylor at Walkers says: "After being inundated with requests, tweets and petitions over the years, we know just how excited everyone is going to be to try this legendary flavour again [and although] it’s been a challenge keeping this giant secret under wraps, we can now officially announce that our most requested flavour of all time is back.

"Following a challenging two years, I’m sure we could all benefit from a moment of melty Wotsits enjoyment and we hope that devotees of the original flavour agree that this giant version is worth the 20-year wait."

You can now pre-order Prawn Cocktail Wotsits on Amazon here.

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We've heard a few of you are keen for Prawn Cocktail Wotsits to make a return...shall we bring them back? 🍤👀 #WotsThis

— Walkers Crisps (@walkers_crisps) February 16, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/the-uks-first-intergalactic-roller-skating-rink-paradise-skate-world-opening-in-manchester/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:59:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268448

A first-of-its-kind 'intergalactic' roller skating rink with space cocktails is being opened in Manchester this year by some of the team behind Junkyard Golf Club.

Described as “an explosion in space meets Miami beach, fused with an intergalactic fantasy”, Paradise Skate World is set to open in May inside an as-yet-undisclosed venue on Deangate.

The brainchild of Junkyard Golf Club founder Chris Legh and PR manager Sophie-Larissa Houghton, the new project promises to bring Mancunians a brand new 'mind-blowing' roller-skating experience.

Fusing together roller skating with drinking and quirky in-venue design, it promises to be the “most Instagrammable spot in the city, where nothing is as it appears, and everything is left to the imagination.”

Paradise Skate World will feature a cutting-edge interactive roller skate rink and a huge bar serving intergalactic cocktails and a selection of Japanese and Mexican bar snacks, with those behind it promising that revellers will soon be able to 'roller-skate into space'.

Owners say visitors will “escape reality and enter a dream like world as they cruise around on roller-skates and float between the dimensions of space and time”.

“We are so excited to launch this new concept,” says Sophie-Larissa.

“We have created an amazing new world where people can escape reality, get lost in music, roller-skate into space, drink incredible cocktails and try out some cool snacks, too.

“We will be taking roller-skating to new heights, no matter what your level of skating, Paradise Skate World is for all.”

If you fancy dusting off your skates and taking this favourite eighties past time firmly into the future, you can stay up to do date with everything Paradise Skate World has going on by signing up on its website here.

If you do, you'll also be entered into a prize draw to win a holiday in Miami, complete with flights, a 4-night art deco hotel stay, and roller skating lessons in Miami Beach (naturally.) Find out more here.

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]]> 268448 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/lantern-pike-the-countryside-walk-with-amazing-views-an-old-railway-line-and-a-great-pub-at-the-end/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:21:59 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268450

If you're looking for a country walk that's got a bit of everything - we're talking views, lakes, history, picturesque villages and, crucially, pints - this is the one.

Step across the Greater Manchester border into High Peak, and you can take on a circular walk that's got it all.

Given the weather forecast this weekend - and the absolute battering that Storm Eunice has brought - this is probably one to bookmark for a later date.

But we promise it's well worth the effort.

The walk takes in all the best bits of the English countryside, from rolling hills to proper pubs.

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Park in the village of Hayfield, with an optional stop at Marmalade Coffee Shop for a bacon sandwich and some caffeine.

Then head out west to join the Sett Valley Trail, which joins Hayfield and New Mills.

The trail itself is 2.5 miles and follows a former railway line - but now it's a tree-lined trail that's perfect for a gentle stroll, cycle or even horse ride.

You'll pass the Birch Vale reservoir, but won't be following the trail all the way to New Mills.

Instead, turn off to the right to cross the River Sett and walk towards Sitch Lane.

The road will take you to the very edge of the Peak District ready for an uphill climb to the peak of Lantern Pike.

It's not a giant by Peak District standards (373m compared to Kinder Scout's 636m) but the views are 360 degrees - fields on all sides and the incredible Manchester skyline in the distance.

Walk straight over the summit and back down the other side, passing the Lantern Pike pub (we won't judge if you pause for a pint here), cross the road, and join Snake Path.

This will take you past Twenty Trees, which is literally a group of trees standing on its own, and back into Hayfield.

Read more: Cosy country pubs in and around Greater Manchester

Here you'll find The Pack Horse, a country pub that's gained some serious accolades in the last year.

The pub has been added to the Michelin Guide and earned a place in the Top 50 Gastropubs, famed for its seasonal, locally-sourced menu.

Despite a top-notch menu, the pub is more than happy to welcome in customers (and dogs) who are covered in mud - as all good countryside boozers should.

You can see a map of the circular walking route at alltrails.com.

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 268450 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/a-swanky-manchester-hotel-native-is-giving-away-hundreds-of-free-rooms/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:37:55 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268461

Swanky Manchester aparthotel Native has announced it will give away 222 rooms for free this year to mark 2022.

Situated in a converted warehouse just a stone's throw from the Northern Quarter and Manchester Piccadilly rail station, Native is one of the leading lifestyle aparthotels in the UK.

Known for its stylish, spacious and dog-friendly accommodation spanning lofts, studios and duplex penthouses, the complex features 166 individually designed large self-contained luxury apartments with a separately-operated bar, mini cinema and restaurant below.

Already incredibly popular with the Northern Quarter and Ancoats crowd, now the hotel group has announced details of a year-long room giveaway - in addition to 20% off room discounts, 50% food and an invite for kids to eat for free during holidays.*

Launching on 22 February, Native Manchester will begin the giveaway this month with 22 free rooms.

More free accommodation will be up for grabs throughout the year as the hotel group celebrates different occasions.

During the Queen's jubilee, for example, the hotel plans to make 70 rooms available to commemorate her 70th anniversary as monarch.

In order to get your hands on a free room, you'll have to sign up to the 'Be Native' community where users can unlock special offers, such as prizes and discounts by playing quirky games.

The offers you can redeem are valid on stays across all Native Places aparthotels in the UK, as well as dining offers at Manchester Native only.

Native Places' locations beyond Manchester include London, Glasgow an Edinburgh, spanning a total of six unique aparthotels across the UK.

Read more: The tiny Manchester dog-friendly cinema serving ‘pawpcorn’, dog chews and treats

Just like the site in Manchester, each breathes new life into an historic building, be that a historical estate, the former home of the Anchor Line shipping company with original features dating to 1906, or a converted tea warehouse.

Native Manchester at Ducie Street Warehouse is one of the only places in Manchester to offer leisure staycations with large self-contained luxury apartments offering a truly home from home stay.

Native Manchester is an award-winning aparthotel that features 166 individually designed apartments, including studios, loft apartments and eight duplex penthouses with private terraces offering panoramic views across the city.

*Terms and conditions apply.

]]> 268461 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/popular-dinosaur-trail-totally-roarsome-has-reopened-near-manchester-for-half-term/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:04:35 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268463

One of the North West's most-popular outdoor events has reopened near Manchester, and it's an ideal day out for families this half term.

For the past two years, Totally Roarsome has taken the region by storm and has seen visitors flock from far and wide after it opened in untouched woodland following the initial lifting of lockdown restrictions in mid-2020, before returning after popular demand for the Easter half term in 2021.

And now, it's found a new home for 2022's event at Arley Hall in Cheshire.

Aimed at primary school children, and named as one of the safest attractions for all the family in Greater Manchester, there will be more than 200 individual dinosaur models making up the woodland trail this year, with kids will be able to get up close to the raptors, brontosaurus, spinosaurus, triceratops, and stegosaurus, and so much more.

Not only that, but there'll also be other creatures and animals to keep them company too, from sea creatures and unicorns, to aliens and farm animals.

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Groups enter every 15 minutes to space people apart, with the trail said to take between an hour and an hour-and-a-half to complete.

The path is suitable for pushchairs and prams.

If the chance to see all sorts of creatures in the wild wasn't exciting and educational enough as it is, on entry, visitors are given a quiz sheet that features different levels of questions aimed at different age groups, and the answers are on the fact boards as you make your way around.

Having already opened last Friday and due to run up until Friday 27 February, followed by weekends throughout March, tickets for Totally Roarsome have been selling fast and are now available to book online.

Tickets will set you back £8.95 each, and must be booked in advance.

Find out more information and book here. 

Featured Image - Totally Roarsome

]]> 268463 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/the-humble-corner-shop-just-off-piccadilly-gardens-thats-home-to-an-insane-selection-of-rare-fizzy-drinks/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:38:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268527

The hangover is biting, you've got a thirst you can't quite quench, your sugar levels are dipping - what you need is cold, fizzy, liquid sugar.

Imagine, now, popping in to an ordinary-looking corner shop, expecting to grab a Lucozade or maybe a Fanta, and being greeted by something beyond your wildest dreams.

A wall of soft drinks in just about every imaginable flavour, like Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, but for pop.

This isn't a weird gimmicky hipster hangout though.

It's just a standard corner shop that's quietly developed a niche and a massive following.

The Manchester Mini Market is on Oldham Street, just off Piccadilly Gardens.

Past its Coca-Cola-red facade and the ATM poking out of the wall, beyond the wall of scratch cards, and you'll find a glowing wall of cold drinks.

There's an entire range of energy drinks, flavours of 7up and Fanta we've literally never seen before, and a full spectrum of Vimto.

And despite many of the drinks being imported at Manchester Mini Market, they're not sold at inflated prices like some of the American sweet shops tend to do.

There's fizzy Ribena, Tizer, Capri Sun and Oasis.

Strawberry Coke, vanilla Coke, lime Coke, and all its siblings.

There's a selection of cans inspired by Chupa Chups lollies, with flavours like grape, strawberry and melon.

You'll find a Mojito 7up from France and a Vietnamese sasparilla Fanta that's vaguely similar to root beer.

You want a Tango? What about a dark berry one, or a strawberry watermelon flavour?

There are even some of the pink mystery flavour Fantas if you want to play a game of what-the-hell-am-I-drinking.

And energy drink fans can raid Monsters in pacific punch and mango loco, Rubicon Raws in pomegranate, mango and blueberry, and a massive range of Relentless cans.

Read more: Walkers officially confirms the return of Prawn Cocktail Wotsits – but there’s a twist

Honestly, The Manc staff dash in here every week and we're always surprised by new drinks to try.

What a gem.

Featured image: The Manc Group

]]> 268527 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/over-400-homes-in-south-manchester-evacuated-as-storm-franklin-continues-to-hit-region/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:59:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268549

Over 400 homes in areas of south Manchester have now been evacuated over flooding risks as Storm Franklin continues to batter the region.

After the arrival of Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice meant that Greater Manchester and widespread parts of the country were to hit by two storms within three days last week, with strong winds, heavy rain, snow and 'blizzard conditions' in some areas, travel chaos on roads and train lines, and thousands of homes left without power, Storm Franklin was named over the weekend.

The Met Office confirmed the naming of the storm on Saturday morning, and forecast that it would bring "strong winds and heavy rain to the UK on Sunday and Monday".

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for much of the country.

As per the warning, the Met Office says that people could see some damage to buildings, trees/branches being brought down, transport services affected by delays and cancellations, some roads and bridges required to close, and power outages.

Injuries and "danger to life "could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads, and properties, the Met Office also said.

https://twitter.com/metoffice/status/1495331097831518208?s=20&t=PrQkubxgQNfJEIG0hyDGug

Following the naming of the storm, the North West branch of the Environment Agency yesterday issued alerts - which indicates "a possible danger to life" - for 430 properties in Didsbury and Northenden after he River Mersey reached record levels.

The Environment Agency said the flood gates were opened.

Read more: How and why are storms named, and what will the next ones be called?

Police went door-to-door asking people to evacuate, and people left their homes to stay in hotels or with relatives, while Didsbury Mosque also offered shelter - however, despite the River Mersey reaching a record high, water levels were said to have peaked at midnight, before receding in the early hours.

Two severe flood warnings are still in place.

https://twitter.com/EnvAgencyNW/status/1495527494992158724?s=20&t=mIkBy563_bES0G-Oz-rCWw

This is by no means the first time this area of the region has had to be evacuated due to flood risks, as last January, more than 2,000 properties in Didsbury and Northenden were evacuated after during Storm Christoph.

Homes in the area did however escape serious flooding when river levels came "within centimetres" of breaching defences.

Following last year's storm, volunteers at Fletcher Moss Park - which is near flood basins for south Manchester - called for better environmental management after parts of the area flooded and benches were knocked over by rushing water.

Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, has provided an update on the situation in south Manchester this morning, explaining on Twitter that: "Thankfully after the peak at 4am, emergency evacuation operations on the ground were stood down and we got through the night without any flooding or damage to properties.

"Thanks again to everyone involved and to the hundreds of residents who were impacted."

She also thanked representatives from the Council, the Environment Agency, GMP, Manchester Fire Service, and local volunteers "who have been at it all day and into the night".

https://twitter.com/bevcraig/status/1495659228945596422?s=20&t=-o1DG9mEu3RAu1d4zbZr7g

Elsewhere across Greater Manchester, road and rail services in some parts of the region have been affected this morning due to heavy rains, strong winds, and in some cases, obstruction to the lines, which has prompted a number of local transport providers to urge people not to travel, or delay journeys until after 10am.

Several south Manchester A roads are currently experiencing delays, while he M60 is closed in both directions near J10 due to an overturned lorry, and a tree is currently said to be blocking the railway lines between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

Some Metrolink services have also been affected for similar reasons.

The yellow weather warning amid Storm Franklin is set to end at 1pm today (21 February), with rain expected to lighten off and stop by 12pm.

Featured Image - ITV Granada News

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The Met Office has named #StormFranklin

The storm is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK on Sunday and Monday

The strongest winds will be in Northern Ireland where an Amber weather warning has been issued

Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/gOektUciFQ

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 20, 2022]]>

Footage from EA Field Operatives as they operate #Didsbury Flood Basin on the #Mersey

Severe Flood Warnings are in place, please follow advice from Emergency Services, and evacuate if asked to do so

Sign up for free Flood warnings: https://t.co/F1wbUHPZe8 #PrepareActSurvive pic.twitter.com/W1xuqzMiky

— Env Agency NW (@EnvAgencyNW) February 20, 2022]]>

Thankfully after the peak at 4am, emergency evacuation operations on the ground were stood down and we got through the night without any flooding or damage to properties. Thanks again to everyone involved and to the hundreds of residents who were impacted. https://t.co/cMYhKlYa8u

— Bev Craig (@bevcraig) February 21, 2022]]>

Thankfully after the peak at 4am, emergency evacuation operations on the ground were stood down and we got through the night without any flooding or damage to properties. Thanks again to everyone involved and to the hundreds of residents who were impacted. https://t.co/cMYhKlYa8u

— Bev Craig (@bevcraig) February 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/boris-johnson-set-to-unveil-englands-plan-for-living-with-covid-today/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:16:03 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268570

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce a plan for how England will "live with COVID" today.

After almost two years restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as confirmed by and according to Downing Street, Mr Johnson will meet his cabinet ministers this morning to agree the plan for living with the virus, and he is then expected to update parliament on the plans this afternoon.

He will then hold a news conference to reveal details to the public later this the evening.

Speaking ahead of the plan's unveiling, Mr Johnson said: "Today will mark a moment of pride after one of the most difficult periods in our country's history as we begin to learn to live with COVID.

"It would not be possible without the efforts of so many - the NHS who delivered the life-saving vaccine rollout at phenomenal speed, our world-leading scientists and experts, and the general public for their commitment to protecting themselves and their loved ones."

He insisted however that "the pandemic is not over".

"But thanks to the incredible vaccine rollout, we are now one step closer towards a return to normality and finally giving people back their freedoms while continuing to protect ourselves and others," he concluded.

https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1495335214046134273?s=20&t=m8i21IEHLi5YDPPFU0W-Pw

https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1495349982664310787?s=20&t=m8i21IEHLi5YDPPFU0W-Pw

The Prime Minister said he wants to move away from "government intervention towards personal responsibility".

No 10 said the success of the COVID vaccination programme had put England in a "strong position to consider lifting the remaining legal restrictions", adding that the plan for living with COVID would take a "cautious approach" that would retain "some surveillance systems and plans for contingency measures which can be stood up if needed to respond to new variants".

The government's scientific advisers on its SAGE committee have emphasised there is "considerable uncertainty about the path the pandemic will now take in the UK".

Today's news conference comes after Downing Street had confirmed on Saturday that positive cases and their close contacts will no longer have to self-isolate by the end of this week, which has been criticised by a number of medical professionals, including Chaand Nagpaul - Chair of the British Medical Association - who said the decision is "premature" and "not based on current evidence" or "guided by data".

Matthew Taylor - Chief Executive of NHS Confederation - too told Sky News it was "too early" to be ending mandatory testing, and said there was no plan for what to do without the programme.

75% of NHS leaders in England who disagree with the plan to scrap self-isolation, according to a recently-conducted survey.

Unison, Unite, and the GMB are also urging the Prime Minister to keep in place free testing and the requirement to self-isolate, with the three unions warning that a failure to provide clear, detailed guidance risks a "super spreader free-for-all" in schools and other workplaces.

Featured Image - Flickr (Andrew Parsons / 10 Downing Street)

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Covid will not suddenly disappear, and we need to learn to live with this virus and continue to protect ourselves without restricting our freedoms. 1/3

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 20, 2022]]>

Thanks to our successful vaccination programme and the sheer magnitude of people who have come forward to be jabbed, we are now in a position to set out our plan for living with Covid this week. 3/3

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 20, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/travel-chaos-across-greater-manchester-as-storm-franklin-cancels-trains-trams-and-closes-roads/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:30:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268616

Greater Manchester's transport network is struggling to cope as Storm Franklin batters the region, and people are being advised not to travel.

Trams, trains and the road network are all experience delays, cancellations and closures due to high winds.

The Met office has issued a yellow weather warning across much of the UK until 1pm today.

Many train companies are urging people not to travel unless absolutely necessary.

Some of the most major disruption to travel caused by Storm Franklin today is on the M60.

A section of the busy motorway near Trafford Park is closed in both directions due to an overturned lorry.

The M60 is closed clockwise between J9 and J11, and anti-clockwise between J11 and J10, while the vehicle - which is resting on the central reservation - is recovered.

You can check National Highways for the latest information.

The A34 Kingsway is closed in both directions near Mauldeth Road due to a fallen tree, while flooding has closed Flixton Road in Carrington and the A555 near Styal Road.

Several smaller roads across the region are also blocked by fallen trees, so avoiding travel is advised.

On public transport, train services in and out of Manchester are facing delays and cancellations.

Northern Rail cancelled all of its services this morning.

https://twitter.com/northernassist/status/1495683125057404929

They announced: "Due to the severe weather and numerous incidents, caused by #StormFranklin, we will be terminating all services in the North West.

"No further trains until at least 10:30, and this might be extended. Do not attempt to travel, do not head to stations as there are no alternatives."

Services are now being reintroduced but disruption is expected to last all day.

Disrupted services have also been reported on Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, and TransPennine Express.

Read more: Over 400 homes in south Manchester evacuated as Storm Franklin continues to hit region

Check National Rail for the latest updates.

Storm Franklin has also wreaked on Metrolink lines today, with a fallen tree near Victoria halting services on the Bury and Rochdale lines.

The tree has now been removed, but services are still experiencing delays while everything gets back up and running.

Metrolink passengers are still able to use their tram tickets on bus services 41, 97, 98, 135 and 524 (for the Bury line) and 59, 81, 83, 181, 182 and 184 (for the Rochdale line).

Featured image: Wikimedia Commons

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⛔️Due to the severe weather and numerous incidents, caused by #StormFranklin, we will be terminating all services in the North West. No further trains until at least 10:30, and this might be extended.
Do not attempt to travel, do not head to stations as there are no alternatives. pic.twitter.com/55X7aAnT4k

— Northern 🚆 (@northernassist) February 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/so-many-of-us-owe-our-careers-to-you-tributes-pour-in-for-sbtv-founder-jamal-edwards/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:45:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268575

A true music entertainment pioneer and UK culture shaper left the building on Sunday, and his passing has rocked the foundation of many in the UK music industry and beyond.

Last night it was confirmed that Youtube star and SBTV founder Jamal Edwards had passed away, aged 31. Tributes have been pouring in thick and fast following the news of his death.

The son of Loose Women star Brenda Edwards, Jamal was awarded an MBE for his services to music in 2014. Described by his mum as an "inspiration" and the "centre of [her] world", she has confirmed that he died of a “sudden illness” over the weekend.

https://twitter.com/loosewomen/status/1495673820702822404

He is credited with helping to kick start the careers of huge artists like Skepta, Ed Sheeran, Dave and Jessie J through his Youtube channel, but his impact stretched much wider than that - touching many artists in Manchester and beyond.

As Despa Robinson, CEO and founder of Birmingham-based record company B£83 Music wrote in tribute: "He left the door open and 1000s of us ran through it."

https://twitter.com/DespaRobinson/status/1495524095206862857

SBTV first launched in 2007 with a grainy video recording of a rap battle, filmed by Jamal on a college excursion to Cadbury's chocolate factory in Birmingham. This DIY aesthetic would go on to define the channel in more ways than one.

Changing the career trajectory for a host of underground UK artists, SBTV helped to make artists ubiquitous at a time when urban music in the UK was changing rapidly and the industry just hadn't caught up.

Instead of waiting to get airplay on the radio or for a label to sign them, artists could pave their own way by getting onto his Youtube - and they flocked to him.

https://twitter.com/adotdee/status/1495533007775875073

SBTV wasn't the only channel doing this - but it was very much up there. Over the years, Jamal's Youtube featured a huge array of Mancunian up-and-comers including DRS, Tobi Sunmola, Bugzy Malone, Shotty Horroh, Skittles, MC Fox, Fumez, Chimpo, Blizzard, Lady Ice and many more.

As Manchester rapper Lady Ice put it: "Back then no one was really looking at us Manny artists and being a female was worse."

"In 2014 Jamal Edwards was the first person that gave me an opportunity to hit a major platform. You believed in me."

"You have done incredible things for the scene. A true pioneer. Fly high."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iANcm8qiYD0

Harnessing the power of Youtube before others had caught on, SBTV successfully undercut the traditional music industry trajectory and launched a whole new generation of urban artists to fame in a way that took the mainstream by surprise.

As Guardian columnist Kieran Yates wrote of Edwards back in 2017, "[he] enabled and emboldened artists to make the case that they had a real following. He legitimised the voices of the streets."

Manchester rapper Blizzard has credited SBTV with shaping his career, but he has also spoken highly about him as a person too - tweeting about how he was there for him at his lowest ebb.

https://twitter.com/iamblizzard/status/1495682629978443778

Further tributes from Manchester artists have come from Konny Kon and Tyler Daley of Children of Zeus, who this morning tweeted "We should all make an effort to tell people while they’re here what we think of them".

Manchester rapper and producer Chimpo described him as a pioneer and gentleman, writing: "Rest Easy Jamal. All the success he had n legendary things he achieved, my man still had all the humbleness and enthusiasm in the world. A pioneer and a gentleman."

And a Mancunian reporter for ITV, Jam Williams-Thomas, said: "This man did so much for grime and UK music. I grew up watching SBTV to see all the underrepresented artists of the scene. His grind is unmatched. A real inspiration and a huge, huge loss to the industry. Honoured to share first names with you. RIP Jamal Edwards."

https://twitter.com/Jason_MVM/status/1495515073913270282

Manchester night tsar and Warehouse Project founder Sacha Lord tweeted: "RIP the nicest, loveliest guy in the industry, Jamal Edwards. Shocked and very very saddened, A legend."

Manchester's Thirty Pound Gentleman founder, Danny 'Falz' Fahey, wrote: "Jamal E Edwards is a pioneer and creator we can't ever forget in our culture. Always with the self belief and encouragement for our young people, always close to the ground regardless of his remarkable success. Rest well."

Dave tweeted: "Thank you for everything. Words can't explain."

Vernon Kay wrote: "Jamal Edwards. RIP. Always someone you were drawn to. Learnt so much from him every time we met…A pioneer and a generous dude. Shocked he’s gone."

Feature image - Flickr

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After the devastating death of Jamal, our thoughts are with Brenda today. She’s sent us this message: pic.twitter.com/EZWH3b5tcX

— Loose Women (@loosewomen) February 21, 2022]]>

This is why Jamal is the GOAT

I posted I was suicidal early last year and he phoned me out of the blue before ANYONE, even family - and he just chatted to me for nearly an hour about how things were gonna get better and I'll never ever forget that. 💔

Undescribably sad today 😞

— Blizzard (@iamblizzard) February 21, 2022]]>

I used to talk to this 15 y/o kid on MSN & we compared notes on cameras in my early Despacam days.

That kid went on to become a giant by the name of Jamal Edwards. He left the door open & 1000s of us ran through it.

Thank you so much Jamal 🕊❤️.

An unquantifiable impact pic.twitter.com/VvBliln05J

— Despa Robinson (@DespaRobinson) February 20, 2022]]> ]]>

SBTV launched the same year as YouTube did.

Its hard to describe just how hard things were for UK rappers at that time. But the best example is the charts - where there were 0 (zero) UK rappers in the Top 100.

Jamal’s vision gave a real platform to the underrepresented.

— Austin (@adotdee) February 20, 2022]]>

RIP Jamal Edwards, a real trailblazer.

I remember seeing this ad spot in the X-Factor back in 2011 & being instantly inspired to get into media. Prayers for his family 🕊 pic.twitter.com/wc2BbiDjO3

— Jason.eth (@Jason_MVM) February 20, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/chester-zoo-needs-someone-to-take-on-the-exciting-role-of-part-time-zoo-ranger/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:17:50 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268640

Chester Zoo is currently on the lookout for somebody to take on the "exciting" role of Weekend Zoo Ranger.

The UK’s leading charity zoo is currently recruiting for a 'Weekend Zoo Ranger', which is described as a "key role" that works as part of the Conservation Education and Engagement Team to develop and deliver material to engage visitors with the plant and animal collection, the the zoo's worldwide conservation work through a range of "diverse, fun, and exciting" educational experiences. 

The role is said to be "central to the visitor’s experience" at the zoo.

According to Chester Zoo, those who apply for the "pivotal" role of Weekend Zoo Range will be required to:

• Interact with visitors of all ages.
• Interact with audiences up to 500 people on a sound system.
• Deliver across a wide range of mediums - including talks, table-top activities, play based activities, and storytelling.
• Manage two animal walkthroughs (Fruit Bat Forest and Lemurs).

If you’re after a change of career in 2022, then it surely doesn’t get much better than this?

Ideal candidates for the role will need to have sound knowledge of conservation, ecology and biology, good written and verbal communication skills, a dynamic and creative mind, excellent time management, and planning and customer service skills, with experience of working in the zoo education field, and knowledge of Chester Zoo’s animal collection and conservation work, an advantage.

Due to the nature of the organisation and the role, this is subject to a DBS check.

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work then?

Well, as the UK’s "biggest and best" zoo, the zoo has ambitious goals, exciting plans, and an inclusive and diverse organisation that's made up of nearly 500 permanent and 500 seasonal team members.

Read more: Chester Zoo is giving away 30,000 free tickets to local schools

"We know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development," Chester Zoo says.

The 'Weekend Zoo Ranger' role is a permanent part-time position with a minimum requirement to work 21 hours per two weeks with regular weekend work, and there's also 33 days annual leave pro-rata (based on a 40 hour week)

You will be paid £10.16 per hour for the role.

Benefits include a staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends, access to healthcare plan, and an employer contributory pension scheme.

Fancy it? If you'd like to be in the running for the Weekend Zoo Ranger role, then you can stick an application in via the Chester Zoo website before the closing date of 27/02/22 here.

Featured Image - Chester Zoo

]]> 268640 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/new-manchester-bottomless-disco-brunch-ducie-street-warehouse-endless-new-york-sours-and-cosmopolitans/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:53:20 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268641

A new bottomless brunch has landed in Manchester with a New York city-inspired disco twist.

Promising 90 minutes of endless New York sours and Cosmopolitan cocktails, sensational disco beats and voguing performances, the raucous new brunch party will be hosted at Ducie Street Warehouse (DSW) every Saturday.

Whilst Manchester is credited as the birthplace of modern clubbing, it's in New York that disco was born. This new bottomless brunch at DSW pays homage to the city's disco culture as well as others around the world.

A disco brunch on Saturday 26 February will mark the start of the party series, with a vogue performance from The Ghetto Collective, music from DJs Danielle Moore, Rebecca Never Becky and a live trumpet, plus a special host.

Food-wise, the menu has been created by head chef Andrew Green and will nod to the big apple with NYC-inspired dishes like steak and eggs and rainbow bagels.

Offering a mix of savoury and sweet dishes, DSW’s signature gochujang fried chicken waffles with maple sauce, peanuts, and sesame will appear alongside stacked pancakes, brioche French toast, and a special knickerbocker glory - made with Gooey cookie pieces, poached plums, cherries and Northern bloc ice cream.

On the savoury side think tofu scramble on sourdough, shakshuka, a signature 'Tower Stack' complete with Grandad’s sausages, crisp dry cured bacon, Burford brown egg, melted American cheese and potato cake, and a veggie-friendly halloumi and potato cake stack.

There will also be a variety of eggs benedict dishes and on toast options, which choices including mushrooms, avocado and feta and chilli, Burford Browns and sumac.

Bottomless cocktaila and dishes will be available to order in the lounge every Saturday, but it's on the last weekend of the month the warehouse will really kick things up a notch with a full-blown party.

The DSW restaurant will be transformed into beautiful surroundings with sounds from the finest DJs from 1pm until 4pm, before the decks are moved back into the lounge for the party to continue long into the night.

The brunch menu is available starting from this Saturday, 27 February, 11am until 4pm, priced at £40 per person, which includes bottomless Cosmopolitans or New York sours and a brunch dish.

Feature image - DSW

]]> 268641 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/manchester-museum-to-reopen-next-year-after-15-million-transformation-project/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:32:43 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268682

Manchester Museum has announced that it will reopen its doors to the public next year following a £15 million "transformation project".

The iconic museum - which is part of the University of Manchester - first opened doors in 1890, and boasts a collection of about 4.5 million items from every continent, but for the past two years, it’s been working towards an exciting new development as part of a "ambitious and complex" project which will see the building transformed.

the hello future project - which won Project of the Year at the 2021 North-West Construction Awards - involves a two-storey extension, extensive reconfiguration of existing spaces, and several new galleries.

The transformation is intended to become "more inclusive, imaginative and caring to the diverse communities it serves".

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The new galleries forming part of the transformation will include a stunning Exhibition Hall, which will host the internationally successful ‘Golden Mummies of Egypt', a new Belonging Gallery, the Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture Gallery, and a South Asia Gallery in partnership with the British Museum, which is the first-ever permanent exhibition space in the UK dedicated to exploring the stories, experiences, and contributions of South Asian communities. 

Read more: Manchester Museum to temporarily close for the final stage of £13.5 million transformation

If all of that didn't sound brilliant enough as it is, the museum will also gain a new shop and café, and a range of inclusive facilities - including Changing Places toilets, a prayer space, a quiet room, therapy space, and picnic area. 

Accessibility and circulation are also being improved, with a new ramped entrance from Oxford Road leading to an object-filled Welcome Area.

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Speaking ahead of the museum's highly-anticipated reopening, Esme Ward - Director at Manchester Museum - said: "Despite the challenges we have faced during the pandemic, our team and partners have never lost faith in our vision for a reimagined Manchester Museum that is more caring, inclusive and imaginative.

"We’re incredibly grateful to our visitors and communities for their patience while we undergo this huge transformation."

The hello future project is supported using funding by Arts Council England, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The University of Manchester, and the generosity of numerous philanthropic supporters. 

Manchester Museum will reopen to the public in February 2023.

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📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 We're in the final phase of a £15million transformation & we have announced today that we will reopen in February 2023. Keep an eye on Twitter for exciting sneak peeks and stories from behind-the-scenes of the build...#1YearToGo #MMHelloFuture pic.twitter.com/QD6TaNO6iz

— Manchester Museum (@McrMuseum) February 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/uk-news/killer-of-wythenshawe-man-fatally-injured-in-benidorm-bar-attack-remains-at-large-three-years-on/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:46:19 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268694

The family of a man who was killed in a bar attack in Benidorm are appealing for information, as his killer remains at large three years later.

Michael - or Mike - Rydings was 47 when he was fatally injured outside a nightclub in 2018.

The person who killed the grandfather from Wythenshawe has never been brought to justice.

The police and Mike's family say he 'died without justice' and are appealing for witnesses ahead of an inquest into Mike's death this April.

Mike, an avid Manchester United supporter, had been on holiday with friends celebrating a birthday, and watching the 2018 football world cup in Benidorm.

He was involved in an altercation with a man who was part of a group of five or six others in the early hours of 23 June, 2018

He hit the ground during the incident on the Benidorm Square and was left with critical injuries.

Mike spent a month unconscious in a hospital in Benidorm before he was moved back to Salford Royal hospital.

He spent a year in hospital before sadly dying in August 2019.

His family said he was left unable to breathe unaided and couldn't even hold the hands of his family.

They eventually decided to take the 'kindest but incredibly heart-breaking decision to let him go'.

The Spanish authorities conducted enquiries into Mike's death but no one has ever been charged with his killing.

The suspect is believed to be a white male aged in his 20s or 30s, with a larger-than-average build, and 5ft 7inches to 6ft in height.

He was possibly wearing camouflage clothing.

Detectives from GMP's major incident team have spoken to more than 15 holidaymakers who were there on the night as they prepare a file for the coroner, urging anyone else with information to contact the police.

Detective Inspector Nicola McCulloch, of our Major Incident Team, said: "Sadly, no one has been brought to justice for Mike's death ever since he was seriously - and ultimately fatally - assaulted outside a bar in Benidorm in June 2018.

"When we were notified of this incident and Mike's tragic passing, we committed ourselves to doing everything we can to support the Spanish authorities in piecing together all the circumstances leading to his death and, importantly, to identify his killer.

"While the murder investigation in Spain hasn’t been successful, we continue to be determined to do whatever possible to get the answers Mike's loved ones crave for his upcoming inquest.

"This has seen us speak to over a dozen men and women who were in Benidorm at the time, many of whom recall a great deal of what occurred on the night despite the passage of time and this encourages us that someone out there knows who did this to Mike and is able to tell us.

"There is a suggestion that the group involved in the altercation were from the UK, but this is not certain and it is therefore vital that anyone who may recall any information as to who may have been involved gets in touch with us knowing it could prove to be highly significant."

In a joint statement Mike's daughter, Hayley Barker, and sister, Nikki Howard, said: "Mike spent 13 months in Salford Royal Hospital on the Critical Care Unit where he was unable to speak or move. Only his eyes were his very limited communication via blinking although most of the time his injury was so extreme that very often Mike was completely unaware of where he was, who his family were and more importantly, who he was!

"At the age of 47-years-old, a father and a grandfather, his life had changed forever relying on every single medical resource available in order for him to survive, unable to breathe unaided, unable to tell you how he was feeling, unable to even hold your hand! And it happened due to one vicious incident, in an instant but this nightmare didn’t end there.

"After extensive medical intervention, family daily visits and praying that Mike would recover and be able to live the rest of his life, it was cut short. His condition was never going to improve; his quality of life was so limited that the kindest but incredibly heart-breaking decision was to let him go.

"On Sunday 11 August 2019 Mike took his last breath and passed away at the age of 48-years-old - leaving his family totally devastated and his friends in despair. How could a 50th celebration end in such a tragic way?

"Mike was a father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Mike was full of energy, the life and soul of the party; a practical joker, generous to a fault, enjoying all aspects of life and his beloved Manchester United.

"Someone somewhere knows who this person is.

Read more: ‘So many of us owe our careers to you’ – Tributes pour in for SBTV founder Jamal Edwards

"Were you with him? Is he your friend or partner? All Mike’s family and friends want is some justice for him. The person who did this is continuing to live a full life, but he could repeat this attack on a member of your family and change your life forever!

"We as a family have a huge hole in it which can and never will be filled. Mike has missed out on so much already and will continue to do so which we cannot change. But we can change the fact that he died without justice.

"Please, please let the police know if you have any information at all, no matter how small you think it may be, it takes more than one piece to complete a jigsaw."

Anyone with information should contact the Major Incident Team on 0161 856 6777 quoting Operation Thurston.

Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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]]> 268694 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/city-centre/iconic-manchester-song-lyrics-to-be-displayed-across-city-in-new-cancer-research-campaign/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:53:40 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268713

Iconic lyrics from songs by some of Manchester's most famous bands and artists are to appear in the city centre this weekend for a very "heartwarming" reason.

It's all part of a newly-launched campaign by North West Cancer Research - an independent charity dedicated to putting the region’s cancer needs first, and funding lifesaving research and education to tackle the cause, improve the care, and find the cure for cancer - which is called #OurRegionOurWords, and is committed to raising awareness of its life saving work across the North West of England and North Wales. 

It comes after a recent study highlighted by the charity in its 2021 North West Regional Report found that residents living in the region are 25% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than in the rest of the UK.

The campaign will feature messages of hope in the form of lyrics made famous by high profile local artists and bands.

The words have been chosen to reflect the experiences facing those affected by cancer. 

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Manchester-based rock band, New Order, and Liverpool’s The Farm - two of several artists whose renowned work has inspired some of the words featured throughout the activation - have pledged their support for the charity’s campaign, which kicked-off with an event at Liverpool One this past weekend and saw a prominent walkway branded with lyrics made famous by Liverpool-based musicians.

A similar crossing takeover will take place at Spinningfields this weekend.

As well as the two launch events, the charity's wider campaign will also feature many lyrics displayed across billboards, buses, and street hubs, as well as digitally and across social media until mid-April. 

Those living in Chester, Blackpool, Wigan, Preston, and Llandudno will also have the chance to spot lyrics inspired by the work of local bands in their area.

Speaking on the important campaign ahead of its arrival in Manchester city centre this weekend, Alastair Richards - CEO at North West Cancer Research - said: "For over 70 years, North West Cancer Research has been independently funding life-saving research and strategies designed to support those living with and beyond cancer in the North West of England and North Wales.

"Tackling the challenge of cancer requires a localised approach that understands the unique nature of each region, and this is especially pertinent for our work, given the increased likelihood of developing cancer if you live here. 

"Inspired by our region’s love for music and passion for its homegrown heroes, we hope this campaign will resonate with people far and wide."

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Our latest campaign #OurRegionOurWords is about raising awareness of the charity and the work we do in this region.

Inspired by our region’s love for music and passion for its home-grown heroes.

This is our region, these are our words. https://t.co/DxqosX1Fzy

— North West Cancer Research (@NorthWestCancer) February 17, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/massive-new-42m-tribe-hotel-to-be-built-at-manchester-airport/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:07:53 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268743

Another new hotel is set to join the fleet at Manchester Airport, with 412 bedrooms over nine storeys at Tribe.

Tribe will be constructed in the heart of Airport City Manchester's hotel district.

It will join the 280-room Holiday Inn and 262-room Ibis Budget, both of which are due to open this summer.

Tribe will sprawl over 12,300sq metres across nine storeys, with a gym, restaurant and bar, and crew lounge all included in the plans.

The £42m build by MY Construction is expected to be completed by early 2024.

Yoav Tal, managing director of MY Construction said: "We’re delighted to have been awarded this latest contract at Airport City Manchester.

"During the past 16 years we’ve delivered over 2,500 keys of premium hotel developments across the country so it’s great to be working with the Airport City Manchester development team and Accor on building what will be the first TRIBE hotel in the UK."

Built at the foot of the £6m pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting Airport City with Wythenshawe, TRIBE will be part of a cluster of nine new properties offering more than 2,400 new hotel rooms.

Read more: Manchester Museum to reopen next year after £15 million ‘transformation’ project

Gareth Jackson, group property managing director at Manchester Airports Group (MAG), said: "Seeing construction commence on our third hotel on-site is another fantastic landmark at Airport City Manchester.

"The hotel district is a key element of the development, providing a crucial amenity cluster between The Hut Group campus, the wider business district, and one of the UK’s busiest airports.

"Bringing TRIBE to site demonstrates our ongoing commitment to catering for those quality and forward-thinking brands looking for the scale, opportunity and connectivity that Airport City Manchester offers occupiers and we’re looking forward the hotel opening in 2024."

Tribe comes from the Accord Group, which is also behind Mercure, Sofitel and Noveotel.

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]]> 268743 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/all-the-changes-announced-in-englands-living-with-covid-plan/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:30:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268756

The legal requirement to self-isolate will be removed from Thursday, and the end of free mass testing from 1 April are among the changes announced in England's plan for "living with COVID".

After almost two years living amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that all remaining restrictions are to come to an end and unveiled the government's plan for "living with COVID" to MPs in the House of Commons yesterday in a bid to move from "government restrictions to personal responsibility".

Speaking at a Downing Street news conference on Monday evening, Mr Johnson said "today is not the day we can declare victory over COVID", but admitted that the nation had passed the peak of Omicron, with falling cases and hospital admissions.

He described the pandemic as "two of the darkest, grimmest years in our peacetime history", but now is the country could complete the "transition back towards normality".

All the changes announced will be subject to approval by Parliament.

Announcing the changes yesterday, the Prime Minister said: "Because of the efforts we have made as a country over the past two years, we can now deal with it in a very different way, moving from government restrictions to personal responsibility, so we protect ourselves without losing our abilities and maintaining our contingent capabilities so we can respond rapidly to any new variant."

Here's all the changes announced yesterday.

https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1495803384410091540?s=20&t=eiDmPXBhdsvXyQQs9aY2GQ

From Tuesday 22 February

From today, the government is dropping its guidance for staff and students in most education and childcare settings to undertake twice weekly asymptomatic testing.

From Thursday 24 February

• The legal requirement to self-isolate for those who test positive will end.
• Vaccinated contacts of positive cases will no longer be asked to test for seven days.
• There will no longer be a legal requirement for close contacts who are not vaccinated to self-isolate.
• Contact tracing and venue check-ins on the COVID-19 app will also end.
• The £500 self-isolation support payment for people on low incomes who test positive for COVID will no longer be available
• COVID provisions for increased statutory sick pay will apply for a further month

On Thursday 24 March, it is expected that the government will issue and update wider guidance on workplace safety that had been changed for COVID.

From 1 April

• Free universal testing for symptomatic and asymtomatic people will be scrapped and will instead be targeted at the most vulnerable.
• The use of voluntarily COVID status certification will also no longer be recommended.
• Remove the health and safety requirement for every employer to explicitly consider COVID-19 in their risk assessments.
• People with COVID symptoms will be asked to exercise "personal responsibility" when deciding whether to stay at home.

Speaking on the decision to end the legal requirement to self-isolate, Mr Johnson continued: "Until 1 April, we will still advise people who test positive to stay at home but after that we will encourage people with COVID-19 symptoms to exercise personal responsibility, just as we encourage people who may have flu to be considerate to others."

On the end of universal free testing, the prime minister told MPs that the "biggest testing programme per person of any large country in the world" came "at vast cost".

In an attempt to ensure people do not build up personal stockpiles of free lateral flow tests before the 1 April cut-off, individuals can now only order a box every three days, instead of every 24 hours.

Mr Johnson added that it is "only because levels of immunity are so high" that the remaining restrictions can be lifted.

He said "vaccines and treatments" must now been seen as "our first line of defence".

The government says ministers and scientific experts will continue to "track the virus in granular detail", and that it remains "ready to respond" if a new variant emerges and places unsustainable pressure on the NHS, through surveillance systems and contingency measures such as increased testing capacity or vaccine programmes.

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The government's plan for "living with COVID" has drawn criticism from opposition and a growing number of medical professionals, including Chaand Nagpaul - Chair of the British Medical Association - who said the decision is “premature” and “not based on current evidence” or “guided by data”.

He said the strategy neglected some of society's most vulnerable, and instead of giving people more freedom, it was likely to cause "more uncertainty and anxiety".

Dr Nagpaul also called for "urgent clarity" on testing for NHS workers to protect staff and patients, and that "protections must be maintained for the most vulnerable, including the provision of enhanced face masks, and clear guidance for both patients and clinicians".

The government’s scientific advisers on its SAGE committee also emphasised that there is “considerable uncertainty about the path the pandemic will now take in the UK”.

Chris Hopson - Chief Executive of NHS Providers, which represents hospital trusts - said many NHS figures were "concerned about the potential impact of these decisions", and that it was "vital" the government was ready to restore phased out testing and surveillance systems should they be needed.

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Covid-19 has not gone away, but because of the efforts we have made as a country over the past two years we can now move from government regulations to personal responsibility.

Read our plan for living with Covid ⬇️

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) February 21, 2022]]>

We have come so far as a country and today we are setting out our plan to live with COVID. pic.twitter.com/invJTnKEu5

— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) February 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/over-4-million-returned-to-victims-of-cryptocurrency-scam-by-greater-manchester-police/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:26:27 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268794

Over £4 million has been returned to rightful owners following an international cryptocurrency scam that was rumbled by Greater Manchester Police.

It's come after a sum of $22.25 million (which is equivalent to just over £16 million) was seized by specialist officers from Greater Manchester Police's Economic Crime Unit in July 2021, when intelligence led to the discovery of USB sticks containing huge amounts of Ethereum - the second largest Crypto-currency after BitCoin.

A total of 150 victims from all over the world contacted officers in the unit following the scam-bust, which GMP says saw millions invested in a fake savings and trading service.

Over £4 million has now been returned to 23 verified victims, and another 127 reported claims are currently being investigated by officers alongside partners in international law enforcement across the globe.

Victims based in the UK, United States, Europe, China, Australia and Hong Kong had deposited money, including life savings, into what they thought was an online savings and trading service using Binance Smart Chain - which stores and records transactions made in crypto-currency confirming their movement and value.

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The scammers operating the service waited until a significant amount of money had been deposited, before shutting down their website and transferring the funds into their own accounts.

Unfortunately for them, the scammers did not disappear without trace.

Specialist officers received intelligence that those running the scheme had been in Manchester for a limited time and tracked them down, and

Officers first recovered an encrypted USB stick containing $9.5 million of stolen Ethereum, and they found a further $12.7million a few days later after locating a Cryptograph safety deposit box - which is effectively an online safe - and the code to access it.

A 23-year-old male and a 25-year-old female were arrested for fraud and money laundering offences, but they have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

It's not over yet either, as another £7 million still needs to be claimed by rightful owners.

Speaking on the return of the funds, and issuing a warning on cryptocurreny services, Detective Chief Inspector Joe Harrop - from GMP's Economic and Cyber Crime Unit - said: "Anyone involved in these cryptocurrency and trading services are urged to take extreme caution and do a lot of research as there are still huge risks.

"Online currency and trading is incredibly technical and need in-depth knowledge in order to make sure your money is safe.

"If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

"Thankfully, we've returned over four million pounds to 23 individual victims and we're continuing to work through a large number of other reported claims where we can hopefully return even more money [but] we believe there may still be victims out there from all over the world who are owed some of this money we rumbled half a year ago."

Anyone who thinks they may be affected by this particular scam should get in touch with GMP on opgabbro@gmp.police.uk with the following details:

• The name of the savings and trading service invested in
• The name of the law enforcement you reported the crime to, and officer details
• Wallet addresses and documentation to prove ownership

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Over £4m has been returned to rightful owners following an worldwide crypto-currency scam rumbled by officers, with millions to be claimed. We found large sums of Ethereum, the second largest Crypto-currency after BitCoin following an investigation. More:https://t.co/b39G95OtAW pic.twitter.com/F5nX2q5dVg

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) February 19, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/ms-raise-minimum-pay-to-10-an-hour-to-help-staff-with-cost-of-living-crisis/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:29:15 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268795

Marks and Spencers have announced plans to raise the basic rate of pay for its employees to £10 an hour from 1 April to help staff cope with the rising cost of living in the UK.

A pay increase of over 5%, the decision will affect the take-home pay of at least 40,000 M&S staff according to the retailer - putting staff on a par with competing UK supermarkets including Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. 

This rise in pay will take all M&S staff above the legal minimum wage, which is currently set at £8.91 an hour for staff over the age of 23 but will rise to £9.50 in April. Workers aged sixteen are currently only required by law to be paid £4.62 an hour. 

The retail giant will also introduce free health checks for its employees. New benefits such as an online GP service, financial management advice and health check screening will also be included in new provisions for workers. 

M&S bosses have topped the government's pledged April pay rise for the UK's lowest-paid workers by a significant increase with this new pledge.  

The news comes as the cost of living is set to increase in April. National insurance will rise by 1.25% and electricity bills are set to soar by over 54% - an estimated yearly increase of £593 for 22 million people, according to Which?

Staff shortages in the labour market are also forcing up wages across the retail and hospitality sectors. 

Sainsbury's increased worker's minimum hourly pay to £10 in January, whilst Aldi has increased minimum rates to £10.57 an hour - giving its key workers a raise of over 11%.

Speaking on the planned increase in wages, Steve Rowe, the chief executive of M&S, said: “The contribution our teams have made to support our customers and each other every day through some really challenging times has been remarkable.

"By once again increasing our investment into one of the best all-round reward offers for store colleagues across retail, we’re making sure that every colleague, whatever they do and wherever they work, is properly rewarded and supported at M&S.”

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]]> 268795 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/tv-showbiz/derek-drapers-first-hug-with-son-after-covid-battle-captured-in-new-kate-garraway-documentary/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:06:45 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268809

The moment Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper hugged his son for the first time since his Covid battle began has been captured in a new documentary.

TV presenter Kate's Covid-stricken partner first contracted the disease in March 2020 and spent more than a year in hospital.

His return to his home in April 2021 has been documented in Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek, an hour-long special that will air tonight.

The documentary is a follow-up to last year's award-winning ITV film Finding Derek.

A clip of tonight's programme was shown on this morning's Good Morning Britain, with Kate moved to tears by a section that captured Derek's first hug with his children.

In the footage, Derek is sitting in a wheelchair facing a smiling 12-year-old Billy.

Derek raises an arm to his son, who collapses into his dad for a cuddle.

While the two are embracing, Kate reappears in the room and is stopped in her tracks by the heart-warming scene.

Speaking about the clip this morning, she said: "I didn't actually see this until I watched the footage, and it's the first moment that Derek moves his arm.

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"It makes me cry now.

"This is the day he came home back in April 2021.

"He moves his arm to hug anyone, it happens to be Bill. You see as Bill goes forward he moves his arm.

Read more: All the changes announced in England’s ‘living with COVID’ plan

"And that is the first moment we've seen him be able to active a movement prompted by emotion, not just someone going 'Can you move your arm to the left or right?'"

ITV said: "Caring for Derek is honest, unflinching and doesn’t sugar coat the reality of being a carer as we see Kate tell the camera 'We have to make this real as this is the reality of life for people who are caring, and it’s not pretty'."

Caring for Derek will air on ITV at 9pm tonight, Tuesday 22 February.

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'He's doing good.'@kategarraway shares an update about husband Derek as she talks about 'Caring for Derek', the follow up to her award-winning documentary.

She tells @susannareid100 and @richardm56 about the first moment Derek moved his arm prompted by emotion. pic.twitter.com/YX6xFP11LO

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) February 22, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/a-manchester-restaurant-is-serving-the-worlds-hottest-curry-for-national-chilli-day/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:25:12 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268821

A restaurant in Manchester has created what it says is the 'world's hottest curry' and will be dishing it up to customers in honour of National Chilli Day this Thursday.

Zouk Indian restaurant, located just off Oxford Road next to the Manchester Metropolitan University campus, has previously made this super-hot chicken curry for special occasions - now, it's bringing it back with even more heat added.

Made using the renowned fiery chilli pepper the Carolina Reaper, which holds the Guinness Book of World Records title of world's hottest chilli, Zouk's special karahi brings an eye-watering heat that's not for the faint of heart.

A popular late-night meal originating in northwestern Pakistan, the karahi is typically prepared in a reduced tomato and green-chilli base - but at Zouk. the team are using a mixture of fresh, dried and pureed Carolina Reapers in their dish.

According to owner Tayub, this brings a 'triple hit of heat' so intense that the restaurant is asking guests to sign a disclaimer before they dig in.

"Last time we did this we were really surprised by how many people wanted to take up the challenge and give the Carolina Karahi a try." said Tayub.

"Manchester has some real chilli lovers out there!"

"Our food is usually more about flavour than heat but it's National Chilli Day, so you've got to go all out."

According to the restaurant, its chefs even struggle with the heat a little when preparing the dish - but they're eager to see how many chilli lovers can muster it this week.

Available for one day only, the Carolina Karahi is priced at £14.95 for dine-in only - but, if you manage to finish the dish, you won't be charged and you'll even be treated to a free ice cream sundae afterwards.

On top of that, those who finish the whole thing will also be invited back to enjoy one of Zouk's huge Sunday roast sharing platters on the house at a date of their choosing.

If this sounds like a bit of you, you'll need to make a reservation for Thursday 24 February and include the booking reference 'Caroline Reaper'.

Feature image - Zouk

]]> 268821 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/pest-controllers-warn-rats-as-big-as-cats-are-sneaking-into-uk-homes-through-toilets/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:06:38 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268822

Pest controllers are issuing warnings that large rats are currently sneaking their way into UK homes through toilets.

In an event that seems to be happening every year at this point, rats, which are in some cases described as being "as big as cats", are apparently taking the shocking and somewhat unconventional method to escape the harsh conditions outside and gain entry to our homes by climbing through toilets.

As they can apparently tread water for days, experts are now warning people to rat-proof their homes to ward off the rodents.

According to pest control experts, the frequency of "monster rodents" is thought to have risen as of late due to councils avoiding collecting domestic waste every week to reduce costs and meet government recycling quotas, and due to house extensions during the pandemic.

It's also thought that because more people are now working from home, rats don’t have as much food to eat in city centres, and so are coming into homes instead.

Pest control expert Terry Walker - who runs TP Pest Control Services - explained that: "Bins used to be collected every week, and now it's once a fortnight [so] when it comes to them being collected, the rats have already had their fill.

"Years ago, I would have been excited to catch a 19-inch rat, but now I catch them regularly [and] I'm sure my record is going to be broken soon.

"It's only a matter of time."

Echoing what Mr Walker said, fellow pest control expert Ian Helands from Pests Be Gone told The Daily Star that "no one is safe" from a rodent visit during the winter, adding: "I have had more call-outs than ever from homeowners who have heard a noise, looked down into their toilet only to find a giant rat.

"Rats are excellent swimmers with bendy bones, can squeeze into the smallest of spaces, hold their breath for three minutes, tread water for three days... and are cunning and getting bolder and bolder."

"Basically, if they want to get into your home, they will," he added.

Read more: Almost three-quarters of rats in Manchester immune to current pest control methods, study finds

Both experts associated the problem with the pandemic.

Since COVID began, the Pests Be Gone boss claimed there has been a 25% increase in rat reports, and some of the rodents he has seen were "the size of cats".

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]]> 268822 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/local-rescue-centre-issues-vaccination-plea-after-heartbreaking-death-of-wonderful-little-dog/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:54:12 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268847

Manchester-based rescue centre Dogs 4 Rescue has issued a heartbreaking plea for people to get their dogs vaccinated after the tragic death of one of their pack.

The kennel-free shelter shared yesterday that Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sophie has passed away with parvovirus after a stay in the emergency vets.

Parvo is a relatively common virus in dogs in the UK, but pets can be protected from it with vaccinations.

Dogs 4 Rescue has urged people to keep up with boosters and jabs, warning of mounting pressure on vets after lockdown.

They say that the puppy boom during lockdown may be partly responsible for rising cases of Parvo.

Sophie wasn't able to have her vaccination until she had finished her course of medication, and the shelter believe she may never have had a vaccination.

The charitable organisation added that 'beautiful' Sophie had an 'old body and weak immune system' which left her unable to fight off the deadly virus and an infection.

The staffie's name had been changed once she came into Dogs 4 Rescue's care to give her a fresh start.

She had been in the care of a special foster family.

They said that the death of the 'wonderful little dog' has left them all 'beyond devastated', especially the volunteer who was fostering her.

You can find out more about Dogs 4 Rescue and make a donation at dogs4rescue.co.uk.

Dogs 4 Rescue's full statement

We are heartbroken to tell you about the loss of beautiful Sophie at 3am yesterday morning.

Rescued from the pound only a few weeks ago she had been in the emergency vets since Wednesday trying to fight infection.

She had parvovirus and her old body and weak immune system was unable to cope with this, the most brutal of infections.

Sadly Sophie came to the pound with chronic skin problems from neglect and was unable to be vaccinated until she had finished her course of steroids.

She had had such a bad background her name had been changed to give her a fresh start.

Her age, and the likelihood she has never had any vaccinations, along with the steroids put her at increased risk.

But post lockdown and because of the puppy boom there has been a huge rise in parvovirus in the UK - stretching vets to their limits.

Devastatingly Sophie was in special foster with our lovely Jess who is beyond devastated, as are we.

Jess not long ago lost her gorgeous old Maz a staffie rescued from us and she knew as soon as she saw Sophie’s first photo she was the special one that could help heal her heart.

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We send her all our love and thanks for giving Sophie love and care like she had never known. She was such a wonderful little dog, so happy with her new life.

Losing Sophie has hit us all hard, but we must carry on with our resolve to rescue as many of the unwanted staffies as we can. And to love them as much as we loved Sophie.

Please everyone get your dogs vaccinated and keep up with their boosters. It is not just puppies who need the protection.

Breeders and those who support them cause so many problems and Sophie was one of the vulnerable caught up in it all.

Thanks to the lovely vets at Animal Trust Bolton who took such good care of her and tried everything and for keeping us up to date. We will love you forever Sophie.

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]]> 268847 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/waterloo-roads-class-of-2022-cast-for-the-reboot-has-been-revealed/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:04:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268868

The BBC has this week unveiled its "class of 2022" cast for the reboot series.

After announcing last month that Angela Griffin, Adam Thomas, and Katie Griffiths are to step into the shoes of their popular characters once again, the broadcaster revealed the full cast of characters on BBC's Morning Live yesterday ahead of the iconic show’s much-anticipated revival later this year.

One of the more prominent castings is Adam Thomas' real-life niece Scarlett Thomas, who'll be playing his character's daughter, Izzy Charles.

Time's Adam Abbou will star as Danny Lewis, and The Bay's Noah Valentine is set to play Preston Walters, while Little America's Adam Ali (Kai Sharif), You Don't Know Me's Priyasasha Kumari (Samia Choudhry), and Coronation Street's Liam Scholes (Noel McManus) will take up the roll some of Waterloo Road's other featured pupils.

Francesco Piacentini-Smith, Thapelo Ray, Inathi Rozani, Lucy Eleanor Begg, Alicia Forde, Summer Violet Bird, Ava Flannery, Chiamaka Ulebor, and Sahil Ismailkhil are some of the other actors cast to take on roles.

Read more: BBC confirms Waterloo Road is returning to our screens

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As already announced, Angela Griffin will return as much-loved teacher Kim Campbell, who has since had a promotion to Headteacher of the school, while Adam Thomas will make his return as Donte Charles, and Katie Griffiths will reprise her role as Chlo Charles.

And in other notable castings, famous faces Kym Marsh and Rachel Leskovac will also join as school staff.

Waterloo Road originally aired from 2006 to 2015, and was one of the UK’s longest-running TV contemporary dramas – going on to launch the careers of many young and emerging actors, spawn plenty award-winning and highly-publicised storylines, draw in millions of viewers each week, and amass a cult-following of fans.

The show has consistently ranked among the top five most-watched shows for young audiences on the BBC iPlayer.

Set in a comprehensive school of the same name, Waterloo Road was famously set and filmed in Rochdale from series one until the end of series seven, before moving to the Scottish town of Greenock until the end of the show.

Read more: Waterloo Road has announced three famous faces are returning for the reboot

But, back in September 2021, the BBC announced that the show would be rebooted and make a return to our TV screens - and a return to Greater Manchester.

With the spotlight on education in the UK now more intense than ever before, and with awareness of the challenges that teachers, parents and pupils face more pronounced amid the ongoing COVID pandemic, the BBC says Waterloo Road will use its rich history of “telling entertaining and gripping human stories”, while “tackling the important issues of the day”.

Waterloo Road is returning to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2022.

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Meet the #WaterlooRoad class of 2022 📚 

Coming soon to @BBCiPlayer. pic.twitter.com/ngBcPZRon6

— Waterloo Road (@WaterlooRoad) February 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/you-can-rave-underneath-the-wings-of-a-concorde-jet-at-a-manchester-airport-hangar/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:12:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268871

A party under a plane is coming to Manchester this spring, as the city's airport opens up one of its hangars for a disco and house music rave.

Concorde is giving party-goers the chance to get up close and personal with one of the world's most famous planes, in what promises to be an electric evening with sets from some top-notch DJs.

Revellers can expect everything from sparkly acid to Brazilian samba, itchy funk and the grooviest house anthems at the events, which will take place across two separate dates in March and April.

Part one will feature sets from infectious groove master Dan Shake, The Hacienda’s finest and Moovin founde Herbie Saccani and Manchester’s party connoisseurs, the Surco residents.

Taking place on Saturday 19 March, it will run from 5pm to midnight with a special still-to-be-announced after party set stretching into the wee hours.

Part two will follow on 9 April with a huge headline set from Crazy P, who'll be bringing the best slinky disco and deep, throbbing electronica to the hangar alongside supporting sets from La Discotheque's Sharples and Surco's residents.

It's a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the legendary Concorde G-BOAC in Manchester, the plane that is said to have carried Her Majesty the Queen and Princess Diana on numerous journeys.

Read more: A flight simulator that flips you upside-down is heading to Manchester Airport

One of only three remaining planes of its kind in the UK, this magnificent feat of engineering is a sight - not just to be seen but to be danced under. Lit up from below with mesmerising blue and pink lights, there are a lot of raves happening in Manchester - but none quite like this.

To date, there are only 18 of these supersonic jets left in the world, following their discontinuation in 2003.

Tickets for the events start from £32 and can be purchased here.

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]]> 268871 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/a-flight-simulator-that-flips-you-upside-down-is-heading-to-manchester-airport/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:44:48 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268882

A new 360-degree flight simulator is opening at Manchester Airport, giving people the chance to have a go at flying a virtual plane.

The state-of-the-art Fly360 attraction will open at the Runway Visitor Park, where retired aircraft like Concorde are based.

Priced from just £6 per person, the simulator spins guests around in a pod that rotates 360 degrees on both vertical and horizontal axes.

It's said to be the most realistic flying experience imaginable - beyond climbing into a P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft and taking to the actual skies.

The two-person machine is fully interactive, with safety harnesses and joystick control.

Also at the Runway Visitor Park at Manchester Airport is a shop, a cafe, a children's play area and an observation deck with views of the airfield.

Robert Hassard, Runway Visitor Park manager, said: "The Runway Visitor Park is already one of the most popular family visitor attractions in the North West, and this adds another string to its bow.

"For many years, guests have been able to see aircraft such as the Airbus A380 at close quarters and tour retired aircraft, but this is our most immersive visitor experience yet and we hope it will really capture the imaginations of our guests."

Fly360 has been installed in partnership with Metropolis Entertainment.

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Ghislaine Walls, Metropolis’ operations director, said: "I am delighted with this new partnership with RVP. The Fly 360° simulator is absolutely unique providing visitors with a truly dynamic flying experience.

"This installation is one of only three in the UK…the other two being in the London Science Museum."

Guests can book tours and experiences online via the Runway Visitor Park’s website.

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]]> 268882 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/four-manchester-born-eateries-named-in-prestigious-observer-top-50-list/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:10:47 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268901

Four Manchester-born eateries have been named as some of the best in the world right now by the Observer in its esteemed Top 50 list.

Bundobust, Trove, Yakumama and The Landing all feature in the prestigious foodie guide, which lays out the national paper's favourite food highlights for 2022.

In the list of 50 things we love in the world of food right now, a group of ten critics for the paper pick out the fifty things they love most in the world of food right now - and Manchester has done pretty well.

Newly reborn from the ashes of the pandemic as a family-friendly pizza parlour, former bar-restaurant Common gets an honourable mention in the list for its changing attitude to dining-in.

And Manchester Art Gallery is also given a nod, as the Observer praises ex-Masterchef contestant Adam Leavy for his " quality sandwiches".

Keep reading to discover what the critics had to say about the rest.

Trove Bakery

Tony Naylor highlights Trove bakery's chorizo sausage roll, calling the search for the definitive roll "a life’s work." We completely agree.

Trove baker Ruth Gwillim, Naylor writes, is no stranger to "moments of revelation" but her latest creation might just be the most revelatory yet.

She has created a "sausage roll for the ages" - combining chorizo and sausage meat with French butter pastry, its filling peppered with fennel seeds.

"Where most sausage rolls cool and congeal into a stodgy lump, this sings even at room temperature," he writes ebulliently.

Bundobust Brewery

Vegetarian and vegan street food favourites Bundobust also feature prominently, except this time the focus is on its new Manchester brewery restaurant.

Read more: Bundobust has been secretly brewing its own beer in Manchester for eight months

Housed in a 100-year-old Grade II-listed building on Oxford Road, it boasts a custom-built 10-hectolitre facility capable of producing 20,000 pints a month - not to mention a talented head brewer in Dan Hocking, formerly of Uiltje.

Naylor writes: "Good beer is essential to Bundobust: Bradford-born owners Marko Husak and Mayur Patel first bonded over the emerging craft beer scene of the early 2010s.

"Its IPAs and sours became the ideal foil for Patel’s food – meat-free Gujarati family recipes updated for the street-food generation".

Yakumama

Billed as "offering respite from the restaurant industry’s frothiest excesses", this Manchester food truck turned restaurant in West Yorkshire is showered in praise.

Operated by Hannah Lovett and Marcelo Sandova, the Latin American-inspired cantina serves a short menu of colourful, meat-free small plates - all designed to share.

Naylor is just as enthusiastic about the space (a 19th-century former Co-Op building in Todmorden, situatedon the border of West Yorkshire and Manchester) as he is the menu, writing:

"Beyond its ornate 19th-century frontage the airy dining room is fairly plain. There are plants. Art. Nothing showy."

He continues: "The Andean-style crisp potatoes with kalamata olive sauce, smoked paprika oil and pickled peppers, topped with a boiled egg, embodies Yakumama’s imaginative use of vibrant sauces and pickles to create astonishing food.

"An example of what is possible without meat or lots of money."

The Landing

Not technically an eatery, more of a kitchen garden, this rooftop allotment opposite Stockport’s Merseyway shopping centre nonetheless still feeds Mancunians - albeit indirectly.

The latest kitchen garden for Where The Light Gets, according to Naylor it was inspired by a 2011 lecture on urban farming held at Manchester international festival and brought to realisation with the help of Manchester Urban Diggers (MUD).

In the summer, the WTLGI team is at the garden daily, uprooting and picking a veritable wealth of produce to create the constantly changing "Landing Plate" as well as coming up with specials, such as a "Stockport saag" made with Landing-grown shisho, spinach and curry leaves.

Naylor writes: "Here, grower Nick Harlow cultivates, for example, numerous chillies, Andean tubers oca and mashua and “the sweetest” poona kheera cucumbers. “It’s 100% exposed, so it’s red hot up there,” says Buckley. “The greenhouse was 20C [in December].”

Throwing in Gaggs from Buckley about growing lemongrass above Ann Summers, he also touches on the more serious point of utilising empty spaces for food production as well as flagging plans to host craft workshops and gardening days to "illustrate what is possible in urban environments."

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]]> 268901 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/around-30-manchester-bus-routes-could-be-cut-without-sufficient-funding/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:37:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268903

Transport bosses are warning that a third of Manchester's bus services are at risk of being cut if sufficient funding is not provided.

About 30 routes could be affected if government grants do not continue past March.

With emergency COVID funding for transport services due to run out soon, Greater Manchester's Transport Committee said the city region requires roughly £30 million in funding to "stabilise" the bus market, with another £40 million needed for Metrolink network in the next financial year.

Greater Manchester's Transport Committee has urged the government to extend this financial support for bus and tram services, it has been reported by the BBC and LDRS.

In a statement highlighting the urgency of the matter, the chairman and vice chairmen of the committee warned that the day-to-day lives of people would be "adversely impacted" if the support comes to an end in April, adding: "We expect around one third of our bus services to be affected, with a wide-scale reduction in frequencies and around 30 routes withdrawn completely."

"If this were to happen, communities would be cut off," they added.

"It would have a very significant impact on our economic recovery as a city region, and on our plans to be greener and fairer.

"We have been working for many years to build up and support local public transport services but there is significant risk that much of this hard work will be undone if funding is cut, or possibly removed altogether in just six weeks' time."

Read more: 24-hour services and flat £1.50 ‘hopper’ fares included in new Greater Manchester bus plans

In response to the committee's statement, a spokesperson for the Department for Transport (DfT) said: "We have provided over £1.7 billion to keep bus services running across the country throughout the pandemic, and are working closely with operators and local transport authorities to protect services after April.

"The government has committed to investing £3bn into bus services by 2025, including £1.2 billion to improve fares, services and infrastructure, and a further £525 million for zero emission buses."

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]]> 268903 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/police-reopen-investigation-into-death-of-manchester-man-who-was-assaulted-10-years-ago/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:23:35 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268957

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has reopened an investigation into the death of a man who died as a result of an assault over 10 years ago.

On Christmas Eve all the way back in 2011, 32-year-old Ashley McGurk - who was known locally as Ashley Thomas, and was from the Harpurhey area - was seriously assaulted in an unprovoked attack whilst walking home from a party near to Harpurhey shopping precinct, and was sadly left in a coma for several months.

As a result of the attack, Ashley was left severely brain damaged and was living in a care home in Rochdale, before he eventually passed away on 8 January 2021.

After an extensive report from the pathologist has confirmed that the assault 10 years ago proved to be the cause of Ashley's devastating death, GMP has confirmed it has reopened the matter as a murder investigation

People are now being urged to come forward with any information.

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"Visiting my own son every day in his care facilities was absolutely heartbreaking to see and cope with for 10 long years and to know we still don't have justice so many years on is so devastating," Ashley's mother said in a tribute.

"Both Ashley and his family deserve justice, which is why I would ask anyone to come forward with information.

"We want this nightmare to end once and for all."

GMP say that three arrests were made at the time of the incident, and two males were released with no further action taken, with one male being charged - but the case ended up being dismissed by the court.

Speaking on the reopening of the investigation, Detective Sergeant Paddy Connell - from the City of Manchester Division CID - said: "This was a devastating incident for Ashley's family and we believe there will be people in the local area with information about the reported assault at the time that may be able to help Ashley's family get the justice they deserve.

"Ashley suffered such horrific injuries that he spent the last 10 years of his life in care facilities and was regularly visited by his mother who has suffered unimaginable emotional pain since the assault and has visited him every day over the last 10 years."

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Sergeant Connell also urged anyone with any information, "no matter how small it may seem", to contact police.

"Someone out there will know something," he said.

People can contact GMP on 0161 856 4409 quoting crime reference number CRI/06A1/0001614/21, or get in touch anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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#APPEAL The family of a man who died as a result of an assault 10 years ago are urging people to come forward as the investigation has been reopened. On Christmas Eve 2011, Ashley McGurk, known locally as Ashley Thomas, 32, was seriously assaulted in Harpurhey and left in a coma. pic.twitter.com/U3wsKJpGSe

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) February 22, 2022]]>

We believe someone out there knows something and we're urging anyone with information to get in touch - even if it's anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Full story here: https://t.co/5OpDSnCFtE

— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) February 22, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/new-fried-chicken-restaurant-slim-chickens-selling-gravy-mayo-is-opening-in-manchester/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:25:45 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268848

Manchester is getting a new chicken restaurant this week as popular US eatery Slim Chickens opens inside the Arndale.

Throwing open its doors this Thursday, Slims will bring its signature southern-style buttermilk marinated chicken and crispy tenders to Manchester city centre for the very first time – alongside a huge range of signature dipping sauces, like gravy mayo.

In total, customers will have a choice of fifteen different dipping sauces including the likes of blue cheese, sriracha garlic, buffalo, honey BBQ, mango habanero and cayenne ranch.

Also on offer will be a wide selection of fresh chicken sandwiches, wings, salads and wraps, as well as vegetarian options and sides, including a plant-based buffalo sandwich and mac’n’cheese.

This will be the sixteenth UK restaurant for the brand, including one at the Trafford centre, since it first launched in Arkansas Delta, US, back in 2003.

What first began with just a tender, a sauce and a simple mission to create the best in the south, has since become a household favourite - first in the US, and now here in Manchester too.

Founders Greg Smart and Tom Gordon have certainly come a long way from cooking in their garage, that's for sure. Over a decade later, their business has now grown to more than 100 sites in the US alone.

At Slim Chickens, food and drinks are served up alongside blues music and BT Sport, with US Sports, Premier League and Champions League shown. With seating for more than 100 diners spread across two floors, you’ll find Slims on the Upper Mall at Manchester Arndale.

Customers can expect family seating, intimate tables, booths and large platters cooked fresh to order and served in less than 10 minutes.

Speaking on the new opening, Phil Neale, Marketing and Communications Director at Boparan Restaurant Group, which owns Slim Chickens, said: “Manchester is home to a thriving and diverse food scene, and we can’t wait to be a bigger part of it as we prepare to open our Manchester Arndale restaurant.

Read more: A Manchester restaurant is serving the ‘world’s hottest curry’ for National Chilli Day

"We opened our restaurant at The Trafford Centre less than a year ago, and we’ve been delighted with its success to date – so much so that we’re expanding our local offering with the launch of our Manchester Arndale restaurant. 

“We’re dedicated to serving great food in a great atmosphere and look forward to welcoming even more Manchester foodies into our restaurant from Thursday.” 

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]]> 268848 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/immersive-gaming-experience-electric-gamebox-launches-new-secret-agent-game/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:53:32 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268928

Electric Gamebox, the immersive gaming attraction inside Manchester Arndale, has launched a new secret agent-inspired game.

The digital experience is inviting players to step into the world of James Bunny, aka Double-Ear Seven, in a mission to take down notorious mafia boss Francisco Salamander.

The brand new game James Bunny: Casino Tropicale launched last week, using Electric Gamebox's state-of-the-art technology to create a top-secret virtual world.

Projection mapping and motion tracking place participants right into the action, with a surround sound system blasting big band show tunes.

Groups of up to six players will step inside a private gamebox and be transported to a tropical paradise.

After infiltrating Casino Tropicale, players will complete a series of mini games and puzzles to find out what criminal mastermind Francisco Salamander, the 'most-feared amphibian in the Caribbean', is up to.

Read more: A flight simulator that flips you upside-down is heading to Manchester Airport

The new 60-minute game is aimed at adults and children aged over 11 and is priced at £20 per person.

There are 11 other unique games to try, including facing aliens on the search for rare Martian minerals, and saving the Queen's corgis.

Tickets are available at electricgamebox.com/locations/manchester-arndale.

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]]> 268928 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/miras-saucy-neapolitan-sandwiches-are-coming-to-ancoats-general-store/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:42:44 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268938

After seven months of keeping the locals happy at legendary Ancoats pub the Crown and Kettle, Mira's saucy Neapolitan sandwiches have found a new home just around the corner.

The team will be moving into Ancoats General Store on 2 March, taking over from fellow sandwich slingers Bada Bing.

Mira built up a loyal fanbase during the pandemic for their saucy ‘Cuzzetiello’ sandwiches, inspired by the Italian region of Naples.

A cult staple of Napoli street food, the Cuzzetiello is a natural evolution of the simple act of tearing the end off a loaf of fresh bread to scoop up hot, home-cooked ragu.

Crude but incredibly satisfying, it's become quite the hit with locals who've fallen for these stuffed, saucy sandwiches in their droves.

Mira owners Mike and Rhea first fell in love with the rich flavours, culture and history behind the sandwich whilst travelling and felt compelled to bring it home to Manchester.

Popular fillings at Mira include slow-cooked Genovese beef brisket with onions, parmesan and salami; Italian meatballs in a slow-cooked ragu with fresh basil and mozzarella and a vegan-friendly juicy aubergine parmigiana sandwich with rich tomato sauce, cashew cheese and. basil.

The menu also features a regularly changing 'wild card' option - like the salsiccia, made with chilli sausage, spianata, marinara, garlic greens, parmesan and chopped olives.

To celebrate the move to Ancoats General Store, Mira will be giving away free sandwiches all day on opening day from 8am - 4pm (or until they run out).

To start with, Mira will just be serving its classics until they get settled in to the new space. Wild cards will then be reintroduced to the menu once they've got their feet firmly under the table.

Speaking on the move, co-owner Mike said:

"We're buzzing to join the Ancoats General Store family and can’t wait to introduce more people to the Cuzzetiello.

"It's a food that people in Napoli seem proud to keep sacred and we like to reflect that by cooking mainly old school Neapolitan recipes, with our Wildcard specials added occasionally to mix things up.

"Ancoats feels like home to us, and considering it’s Manchester’s ‘Little Italy’, our new residency with General Store is a perfect fit. See you next Wednesday for sandwiches on us!” 

Mira will join Ancoats General Store from Wednesday 2 March until early June.

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]]> 268938 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/popular-bbc-drama-the-a-word-begins-filming-spin-off-series-in-manchester/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:46:18 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268975

One of BBC One's most popular drama series has begun filming its spin-off show in Manchester this week.

The A Word - which follows a young boy and his family to show how they cope with the revelation that he has autism spectrum disorder - drew in millions of viewers and developed a dedicated fanbase after running for three series between 2016 and 2020, and now, production has started on its spin-off.

The new miniseries Ralph & Katie will continue the story of two fan-favourite characters, Ralph and Katie Wilson.

The BBC has revealed that each of the six episodes in the series will feature a different story focusing on the domestic challenges the couple face, which are said to be "issues faced by all newlyweds, but with an added ingredient in the mix being that the couple have Down’s syndrome".

Leon Harrop and Sarah Gordy both reprise their roles for the series.

Pooky Quesnel will also reprise her role as Ralph's mum Louise, Nigel Betts and Sherry Baines as Katie's parents Steve and Clare, and Matt Greenwood as Tom.

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Other new and familiar faces heading to Manchester’s Space Studios and stunning locations in the Lake District include Craig Cash as Brian, Dylan Bradys as Dan, Jamie Marie Leary as Emma, Sam Retford as Gary, and Daniel Cerqueira as Dr Graves, who have all played parts in a number of popular Manchester and Northern-based shows in recent years.

The groundbreaking spin-off series is created by Peter Bowker, who is also lead writer, as he was on The A Word, while the rest of the writing team is made up entirely of new and emerging disabled writers.

Those writers are Amy Trigg, Annalisa Dinnella, Genevieve Barr, Tom Wentworth, and Lizzie Watson. 

Speaking as production began, Peter Bowker said: "The writing team have delivered a series of scripts that are full of joy, humour, and authenticity, and it will be exciting to see the wonderful cast bring them to life under the direction of the force of nature that is Jordan Hogg."

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In a bid to encourage a more inclusive future behind and in front of the camera, ITV Studios and BBC Drama are teaming up with TripleC DANC on Ralph & Katie to offer behind the scenes access for those across the North West who are deaf, disabled, autistic and neurodivergent, and interested in how a high-end TV production is made to kick-start their career.

Those on the programme will have access to meetings with various heads of departments as they discuss scripts, location scouting, scheduling, budgeting, set design, and wardrobe, and paid trainees have also been recruited in casting, ADS, Production, Costume, Unit Stills, and EPK.

"We're embarking on something that's never been attempted in our industry," explained award-winning series director Jordan Hogg, who is himself disabled.

"We're changing the world."

Ralph & Katie will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.

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Ralph & Katie has started filming in Manchester & the Lake District 👏

It follows the story of Ralph (Leon Harrop) & Katie (@sarah_gordy) from @theaworduk as they face the usual newlywed challenges, with the added ingredient in the mix being that the couple have Down’s Syndrome. pic.twitter.com/4DG5X1B3Tk

— BBC North (@BBCNorthPR) February 22, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/failsworth-man-goes-swimming-in-his-back-garden-after-storm-franklin/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:31:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268976

A man in Failsworth has tried to look on the sunny side of the flooding left by Storm Franklin.

Waking up to find his garden underwater, Pete Brotherton popped on a pair of swimming trunks to head out for some exercise.

The hilarious moment Pete hops into the icy water, complete with inflatable armbands and goggles, was captured on camera.

He limbers up on his decking, stretching his arms overhead, before belly-flopping on his waterlogged lawn.

After a brief lap of front crawl he hops back out, grabs his dressing gown, and legs it inside.

Pete, who owns his own window cleaning company, told The Manc: "We all needed a bit of light hearted useless comedy at present I feel!

"It was freezing, but I don't take life too seriously, it's hard enough as it is.

"I have my own window cleaning and bouncy castle business, and regularly upload videos on there, that's how I believe we have grew so quickly.

"I just looked out of the window and thought 'I'm going for a Sunday swim'. I would do again in a heartbeat, or some other.

"When I was a kid, I once went to the shop on a rubber dinghy in a flood. Don't ask why, just seemed like a good idea at the time!"

Read more: You can rave underneath the wings of a Concorde jet at a Manchester Airport hangar

On his own Facebook page, he said: "Can't believe our new home included its own heated swimming pool. We are so lucky and extremely privileged.

"Any of friends and family are welcome to our sprawling estate to enjoy our spa facilities during the hours of 8-late Mon-Fri (weekends are rented out privately to Jeff Bezos and family).

"We love you all, but please respect our privacy on our 4000 acre estate.....you will be fined for trespassing. Lots of backstrokes, Pete & Tom (R'N'Benidorm (Costa del Failsworth)"

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]]> 268976 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/chickenpox-ridden-george-ezra-pulls-out-of-manchester-gig-apologising-to-fans-in-a-video-from-his-bed/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:01:29 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269006

George Ezra has had to pull the plug on his upcoming Manchester gig after contracting chickenpox.

The Shotgun singer announced the news on Twitter, sharing a video from his bed.

Visibly covered in the red spots that are so common with the disease, George said he was 'absolutely gutted' to have to reschedule three upcoming shows.

He was due to perform at the Manchester Opera House theatre on Sunday 27 February, as well as in Edinburgh and London.

But after being struck down with 'miserable' chickenpox, all three gigs have been pushed back to April.

The highly contagious chickenpox infection usually affects children, but you can get it any age.

It's characterised by an itchy, spotty rash, which blisters and then scabs over.

Other symptoms include a high temperature, aches and pains, and a loss of appetite, the NHS says.

In the video, with spots across his face and chest, George said: "Hello, as you can see, I've got chickenpox, which I never had as a kid, and it is miserable.

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"It's all of the fatigue and fever of the virus but you also want to scratch at your skin all the time.

"Erm, yeah, what this means is that I can't perform at the upcoming shows in Manchester, Edinburgh and London, which I'm absolutely gutted about.

"Recording this video is the last thing I want to be doing.

"Even on a selfish level, I've not performed since 2019 and I was so much looking forward to getting back up there and swining my hips, but it's just not going tohappen.

Read more: Failsworth man goes swimming in his back garden after Storm Franklin

"I'm so sorry to all of you who got tickets.

"I hope you're all well, and now more than ever, I cannot wait to see you all.

"I'm going to focus on trying to clear this up and get a bit better. Apologies. See you soon."

George Ezra will now perform at the Opera House in Manchester on 13 April - existing tickets are valid for the new date.

Featured image: Publicity photo

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Hello 👋 As you can see, I’m pretty under the weather right now with chicken pox so I’m sorry to say that I’m going to need to move my upcoming shows.

The rescheduled dates will be:
April 12 - London Palladium
April 13 - Manchester Opera house
April 14 - Edinburgh Usher Hall pic.twitter.com/tjrJPYygCo

— george E Z R A (@george_ezra) February 22, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/clever-sniffer-dogs-help-to-track-down-railway-thieves-across-the-north-west/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:10:15 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269017

Specially-trained sniffer dogs are now being used to track down metal thieves who cause major delays train services across the North West.

After figures released by Network Rail showed that there have been 31 serious metal thefts on rail routes in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, and Cumbria since 2017, the railway company has decided to enlist the help of some canine recruits to crack down on criminals who steal vital cables and materials.

Provided and trained by Search Dogs UK, the clever pups will be able to lead police directly to stolen metal illegally on sale at scrap metal dealers thanks to a special scent.

A widespread operation is currently underway to mark railway property with SelectaDNA - which is a permanent synthetic solution that's only visible under special police torches, so metal can be found and identified after it goes missing.

The DNA spray also has a unique scent which the dogs can detect.

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"Metal theft continues to cause huge problems for passengers and freight customers at a very significant cost to our business, which is of course funded by the taxpayer," explained Andrea Graham - Head of Crime and Security for Network Rail’s North West and Central region.

"We’re always looking at new ways to crack down on criminals and now we have man’s best friend on the case too."

Network Rail bosses say organised crime gangs take the metal due to its high value, and they believe that recent thefts have resulted in the equivalent of 21 days of train delays.

This is said to have cost the taxpayer about £1.3 million.

One of the most-notable incidents was said to have caused "significant damage" to the signalling system on the West Coast line near Crewe in 2020.

"Our message to thieves who think they can steal from us is clear - we will find you and bring you to justice, because you’re not only putting your own life at risk by trespassing on the tracks, but also the lives of our passengers and staff," Andrea added.

Superintendent Mark Cleland - National Lead for Metal Crime at the British Transport Police - added: "We’re working with partners across the entire country and throughout the metals recycling industry to target those who we suspect of flouting the law or operating outside of their licence."

"We’re warning would-be offenders that we will take action against them," he concluded.

Featured Image - Network Rail

]]> 269017 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/you-can-get-paid-7500-to-go-to-festivals-this-summer/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:19:28 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269040

A dream job for music-lovers is being advertised with Skiddle, who are hunting for a festival reporter.

The successful candidate will get to attend a festival just about every weekend this summer, including Creamfields and Manchester's Parklife festival.

Not only will they have a summer filled with music - they'll also get paid for the privilege.

The £7,500 role will see the festival reporter travelling the country on a tour of 13 major live music events.

As well as being paid to go to the events, Skiddle says it will cover all expenses - including travel to and from the festivals - with meal costs provided each day.

Artists on the various festival bills between May and August include Megan thee Stallion, Kaiser Chiefs and David Guetta.

Steps will headline Kubix festival in Sunderland, Clean Bandit are topping the bill at Highest Point in Lancashire, and 50 Cent is also hitting the stage at Parklife.

The part-time gig will require the chosen festival reporter to produce fun and exciting content across some of the UK's biggest music events, to be published across Skiddle's social media platforms.

They say: "The part-time position has been tailored to suit those with a creative streak, those who have a keen eye for producing fun, exciting and engaging content and, obviously, those with an undying passion for live music.

Read more: Chickenpox-ridden George Ezra pulls out of Manchester gig, apologising to fans in a video from his bed

"We are looking for someone with a friendly, outgoing and confident character to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience, to capture memory-making moments, seeking out the very best of each event, with content gathered set to be used and published across Skiddle’s social platforms."

The full list of festivals the festival reporter will attend are:

• Highest Point, Lancaster, 12 - 15 May
• Dream Valley, Kent, 28 May
• Creamfields South, Chelmsford, 2 - 4 June
• Parklife, Manchester, 11 - 12 June
• One Out Fest, London, 18 June
• Retro In The Park, Burnley, 2 July
• Kubix, Sunderland, 9 July
• Bluedot, Macclesfield, 21 - 24 July
• Belladrum, Inverness, 28 - 30 July
• Rock The Mote, Kent, 6 August
• Garage Nation Outdoor Fest, London, 13 August
• Weyfest, Farnham, 19 - 21 August
• Creamfields North, Cheshire, 25 - 28 August

You can apply through Skiddle here.

Featured image: Robin Zahler

]]> 269040 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/products-from-the-greggs-x-primark-range-found-on-ebay-for-three-times-the-price/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:30:30 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269055

Some sell-out products from the viral Greggs x Primark range have been found listed on eBay for up to three times the original price.

After the clothing retailer and bakery chain announced the highly-anticipated "freshly-baked collab" earlier this month, shoppers flocked to participating stores up and down the country in the hopes of getting their hands on some of the limited-edition garments and fashion accessories.

Greggs and Primark said the collaboration was "made in high street heaven".

They continued: "For the first time in Greggs’ 83-year history, you will officially be able to wear your Sausage Roll-loving heart on your sleeve and look like a snack thanks to our incredible new clothing range... [which will be] available at 60 Primark stores across the UK."

Queues outside the door and wrapping around the building were spotted at Primark branches UK-wide on launch day.

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Hoodies, tracksuits, trainers, bucket hats, socks, and more are all part of the new range.

But despite the 11-piece collection only landing in stores just a couple of days ago, it looks like many of the items have already sold-out due to high demand, which has inevitably meant that eagle-eyed shoppers have spotted them listed on eBay for hiked prices.

Read more: Sausage rolls spotted in Primark windows as Greggs announces fashion collab

A £10 top with the bakery's iconic sausage roll has been listed on the selling e-commerce auction website for the much steeper price of £25, a selection of the sell-out hoodies and joggers can be seen selling for around £140, while the viral £16 novelty trainers are listed for a whopping £99.

£8 sliders are being sold for £34.95 on the auction site, and bucket hats at £99.

Unsurprisingly, fans have been "baffled" by the staggeringly-high resale prices, and have taken to social media to comically call out the situation.

One shocked shopper said on Twitter: "The Greggs x Primark collection sold out and people are now reselling it on eBay for x8 the price - this country baffles me."

"The Greggs x Primark stuff sold out? Okay, is this the apocalypse now?," another questioned.

A third said: "I see that people have bought up all the Primark x Greggs clothing and are selling it on eBay for ridiculous prices. £140 for a hoodie that was about £16. Seriously."

In case you missed it, the Greggs x Primark collaboration didn't just include the viral clothing range, as the brands also opened the biggest and "most Instagrammable Greggs the world has ever seen" inside Primark’s flagship store in Birmingham city centre.

The ‘Tasty by Greggs’ cafe boasts 130 seats, a Sugar Strand Doughnut swing, picnic area, and self-service coffee cart, alongside popular bakes, hot drinks and sweet treats.

Featured Image - Greggs x Primark & Thumbnail (via Twitter - @DanMcMahonF1)

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Our tastiest collaboration yet 👀#GreggsandPrimark https://t.co/GXSY6FQgKS

— Primark (@Primark) February 8, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/100-year-old-salford-war-hero-gets-surprise-military-birthday-party/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:04:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269104

A local Salford-born war hero celebrated his 100th birthday this month, and was treated to a military surprise party to honour it.

Bombardier Tom Jones has lived an eventful life.

After fighting in the Burma War and World War II, Tom is one of just a handful of war veterans with a Burma Star in the UK, and also has two stripes, a Royal artillery badge, and a VET badge to his name.

Only 17 when war first broke out, he joined as a volunteer with the 2\8 Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers Regiment, before he was called up with the 33rd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Royal Artillery) in September 1939 and was stationed with the garrisons at the Princess Dock gun site to defend the Liverpool Docks during the Blitz until 1942.

From there, he was sent to Burma for four years, until October 1945 when he received the news that he could return home.

Just a month later, he married his childhood sweetheart Eileen, and they later went on to have two children, and six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Tom has lived at Bourke Gardens - a ForHousing residential home, which offers round-the-clock care and support - in Walkden for the past five years, and this is where he and his granddaughters, Carmel Jones, Rebecca Liivet, and Sarah Thornley, were joined by the 103rd Lancashire Artillery Volunteers Regiment Royal Artillery and fellow tenants for an afternoon of live music and fun for his centenary celebrations.

The Lancashire Artillery Band were on hand to add to the party spirit, and even played the regimental march of Tom’s old regiment.

After the performance, the band’s bagpiper led Tom outside in a procession so he and his family could meet more of the Lancashire Artillery Volunteers, and he then had his photo taken alongside a L118 Light Gun with his medals proudly on show.

When asked about reaching his milestone birthday, Tom comically admitted: "I don’t feel any different, and the lady from across the way said I don’t look 100, but if somebody could just get me a new pair of legs, that would be great."

"It is an absolute honour to celebrate with Tom after all he has done for his country," said Councillor John Mullen - Ceremonial Mayor of the City.

"It’s incredible to think that this brave Salford lad, who gave so much to Britain’s war effort and endured so many hardships, was just 23 years old when the war ended and has now celebrated his 100th birthday [and] we will never forget the bravery of men like Tom and we are all very proud of him."

"It’s been our pleasure and honour to help him celebrate this special birthday," added Hannah Ford, the Extra Care Scheme Manager at Bourke Gardens.

Featured Image - ForHousing

]]> 269104 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/snake-pass-through-the-peak-district-expected-to-be-closed-for-at-least-a-month-after-serious-landslips/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:34:48 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269128

Snake Pass, one of the key routes through the Peak District, could be closed for a month following several landslips.

Sections of the A57 - better known as Snake Pass - have been structurally damaged from the relentless storms last week.

It's understood that there are three active landslips, with one verge dropping by as much as two metres.

The road, often named one of the best driving routes in the UK, will now be closed 'for quite some time'.

Snake Pass connects Greater Manchester and Sheffield and passes some of the most popular countryside attractions in the country, including Ladybower Reservoir.

It was closed on Monday 21 February in the wake of Storm Eunice and Storm Franklin and will remain closed for at least a month.

Teams haven't yet been able to start work to repair the road as the ground is still moving.

Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for Highways Assets and Transport, Councillor Kewal Singh Athwal, said: "I know this will be a huge inconvenience to everyone who uses the A57 regularly.

"However, with the ground underneath the road surface expected to continue to move, in the interests of everyone’s safety we simply cannot allow traffic to use the road.

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"This is an evolving situation but please be assured we will continue to monitor the situation closely.

"Once the land movement has stopped we will assess what needs doing to repair the sections of road. However, once in a position to do this it will be a complicated piece of work.

"I’d like to thank everyone for their patience as we deal with the aftermath of this unprecedented weather which has affected not only Derbyshire but much of the country."

Local access will be maintained for residents and drivers are asked to follow the diversion route through Hathersage, Hope, Doveholes, Whaley Bridge, New Mills, Hayfield and Glossop and visa versa.

There are calls for the route to be downgraded to a B road to lower the traffic along it, including HGV traffic.

High Peak MP Robert Largan posted: "As you may have seen, the Snake Pass (A57) has been closed for several days due to the storms over the weekend.

"Having spoken to the highways authority, it is now clear that this closure will be for quite some time.

Read more: You can get paid £7,500 to go to festivals this summer

"I understand that there have been three active landslips, with one section of road having seen 2 metres of movement.

"The closure is now expected to last at least 4 weeks.

"Clearly this will mean even worse traffic on the Woodhead Pass through Tintwistle and through the Hope Valley too.

"Investigations are ongoing and I am in constant contact with the highways authority to try and get this fixed and quickly and safely as possible."

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Tis is why A57 remains closed, its still moving. pic.twitter.com/4VlNdruKG6

— Andy Byford (@byford_andy) February 23, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/scenic-lakeside-dining-domes-open-for-afternoon-tea-at-heaton-park/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:57:37 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269150

Heaton Park has revealed a new trio of scenic lakeside dining domes, perfect for those looking for a unique afternoon tea experience in Manchester.

Situated in Manchester's largest park with stunning views of the lake and gardens, not to mention the Grade-I listed Heaton Hall close at hand, the domes offer an extra special afternoon tea experience surrounded by nature.

Each is private and heated to ensure maximum comfort, with a menu that features a number of different afternoon tea options, including vegan options.

All carefully curated by Heaton Park Cafés, who host the domes, the menus are designed to offer a mix of afternoon tea classics and imaginative variations.

The classic afternoon tea keeps things traditional with delicious sandwiches, free-range Heaton scotch egg and homemade sage and onion sausage roll.

On the sweet side, think chocolate brownies, homemade Victoria sponge, scones and homemade jam with vanilla Chantilly cream and a baked meringue with pineapple and passionfruit.

There's a miniature offering for children, too, served on a decorative wooden boat for added lakeside fun. Inside, they'll find a Manchester bee sandwich, sausage roll, mini-scone with jam and cream, Victoria sponge and chocolate brownie bites.

Elsewhere, vegans are treated to a vegan Scotch egg and homemade 'not so sausage' roll, alongside pulled barbecue jackfruit and tofu sandwiches, vegan Victoria sponge, pistachio carrot cake, vegan scone with jam and plant-based crema, and fruit jelly with pineapple and passionfruit.

All menus are priced at £23.95 per person and served with a pot of English breakfast tea or regular hot drink. Children's teas are priced at £14.95. The Dining Domes can seat up to six and advance booking is essential.

Heaton Park is a historic area on the edge of Manchester and is the perfect setting for a family day out. There’s something for all ages with an animal centre and tram museum, play areas, bowling greens and food and drink curated by The Stables Café and The Lakeside Café.  

Find out more and plan your visit here.

]]> 269150 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/uk-pint-prices-could-soar-to-10-50-if-inflation-continues-at-current-rate/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:12:58 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269159

The days of being able to enjoy a few cheap pints in your local may be on their way out if inflation continues at its current rate, according to new data.

UK inflation is currently at its highest level on record (5.5%), and that figure is forecast to rise again to 7.5% by the spring.

Naturally, a rise in inflation means that prices for everyday goods will rise too - as working people are starting to notice already on everyday items like pasta and petrol. So it stands to reason that the price of your average pint is likely to go up too.

Still, all the little things add up. Currently, the average price of a pint in the UK is £3.96 - but if inflation continues to rise at the same level by 2030, that average price could rise to an extortionate £10.50.

We're not talking £10.50 for your 12 or 13% craft brewery imperial stout, either. This is for some of the most mainstream lagers and beers sold across bars up and down the country.

Here in Manchester, the average pint is £4.05 so by 2030 this could rise to £7.09. Can you imagine paying over £7 for a pint of Carling or Fosters?

Roberto Rivero, a market analyst at Admirals, told The Mirror: “Soaring energy prices, labour shortages and the rising cost of raw materials are pushing up input costs for businesses, which, in turn, is putting upward pressure on prices.

"Rising inflation should only be transitory until the economy is used to living with Covid19. However, things are likely to get worse before getting better. If inflation continues to rise at a faster rate than wages, then the price of a pint would be the least of our concerns.

"The hospitality sector would likely suffer as people began to prioritise spending on essential items and, although many of us may think that a pint of beer on a Friday night is essential, things like food and household goods will take priority for most”.

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]]> 269159 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/britains-most-successful-olympian-sir-jason-kenny-announces-cycling-retirement/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:26:20 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269167

Britain's most successful Olympian of all time Sir Jason Kenny has announced he is to retire from cycling.

The 33-year-old Bolton-born track cyclist - who was knighted in the 2022 New Year Honours - has won seven gold and two silver medals over four Olympic games in team sprints, sprints, and keirin events, and stunned the world when he officially became the most decorated and most successful Team GB Olympian after winning his seventh gold at Tokyo 2020.

He won his Olympic gold medal at Beijing in 2008 in the team sprint, and also took silver in the individual sprint at the same games, losing out in the final to Sir Chris Hoy.

Four years later at the London 2012 Olympics, he won both titles, and in Rio 2016, he won the team sprint, individual sprint, and keirin titles

His seventh and final Olympic gold came at Tokyo 2020, where he retained the men's keirin title.

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Sir Jason is now to take up a role with the Great Britain Cycling Team as a sprint coach.

Speaking to BBC Breakfast on his retirement, Sir Jason said: "A massive part of me would love to continue and try to get to Paris and I'm a little bit sad in a way to not do that... [but] the opportunity at British Cycling to be a coach might not be there in three years, so I thought I'd take it now."

He explained that his reason for retiring is "a combination of things", but had previously said he was "not very optimistic" of being at Paris 2024 due to injuries.

Read more: Bolton track cyclist Jason Kenny becomes most successful GB Olympian of all time

"All I've ever known is racing and training," he continued.

"I'm sad on that front, but excited to start this new journey... It's a step into the unknown [but] I've worked with amazing coaches and I'm trying to unlock my memories of what I remember as a rider and what I liked."

Kenny says he aims to be a "positive" coach.

"When I look back at the coaches who got the best out of me, they were positive. It's contagious when someone is positive. You can't bash someone into being the best in the world or get the best out of themselves."

Paying tribute, British Cycling Performance Director, Stephen Park CBE, said: "In many ways Jason's final race, the Tokyo keirin, was the perfect embodiment of all that has made him such a joy to watch... I don't think anyone watching could have foreseen the guile and explosive power which saw him blaze to victory, and I can think of no better way to call time on such a wonderful career.

"It goes without saying that Jason has made a magnificent contribution to our team.

"I'm thrilled that we've been able to hold on to all of that knowledge and experience as he embarks on his career as a coach."

Read more: Every Team GB medalist from Greater Manchester at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

"I just did my best and loved the process of getting to that point where you can have that special moment every four years," Kenny concluded in his interview with the BBC.

"That's always been my passion."

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🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈@JasonKenny107 our greatest Olympian 🇬🇧

More medals and golds than any other British athlete in history.#TeamGB pic.twitter.com/rtbi9KjK9i

— Team GB (@TeamGB) August 8, 2021]]> https://themanc.com/news/all-remaining-covid-restrictions-lifted-in-england-today/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:36:07 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269187

All remaining restrictions have been lifted in England today as part of the government's "living with COVID plan".

After almost two years living amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed on Monday that all remaining restrictions are to come to an end and unveiled the government’s plan for "living with COVID" to MPs in the House of Commons.

He said it's in bid to move from "government restrictions to personal responsibility".

Speaking at a Downing Street news conference on Monday evening, Mr Johnson said "today is not the day we can declare victory over COVID”, but admitted that the nation had passed the peak of Omicron, with falling cases and hospital admissions.

He described the pandemic as "two of the darkestt years in our peacetime history", but now is the country can complete the "transition back towards normality"

Read more: All the changes announced in England’s 'living with COVID' plan

What has changed?

The government already dropped its guidance for staff and students in most education and childcare settings to undertake twice weekly asymptomatic testing on 22 February.

From today:

• The legal requirement to self-isolate for those who test positive has ended.
• Vaccinated contacts of positive cases will no longer be asked to test for seven days.
• There will no longer be a legal requirement for close contacts who are not vaccinated to self-isolate.
• Contact tracing and venue check-ins on the COVID-19 app has also ended.
• The £500 self-isolation support payment for people on low incomes who test positive for COVID will no longer be available.
• COVID provisions for increased statutory sick pay will apply for a further month.

It is also expected today that the government will issue and update wider guidance on workplace safety that had been changed for COVID.

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What else is due to change soon?

From 1 April:

• Free universal testing for symptomatic and asymtomatic people will be scrapped and will instead be targeted at the most vulnerable.
• The use of voluntarily COVID status certification will also no longer be recommended.
• Remove the health and safety requirement for every employer to explicitly consider COVID-19 in their risk assessments.
• People with COVID symptoms will be asked to exercise “personal responsibility” when deciding whether to stay at home.

Announcing the lifting of restrictions, the Prime Minister said: "Because of the efforts we have made as a country over the past two years, we can now deal with it in a very different way, moving from government restrictions to personal responsibility, so we protect ourselves without losing our abilities and maintaining our contingent capabilities so we can respond rapidly to any new variant."

Mr Johnson added that it is "only because levels of immunity are so high" that the remaining restrictions can be lifted.

He said "vaccines and treatments" must now been seen as "our first line of defence".

The government says ministers and scientific experts will continue to "track the virus in granular detail", and that it remains "ready to respond" if a new variant emerges and places unsustainable pressure on the NHS, through surveillance systems and contingency measures such as increased testing capacity or vaccine programmes.

The government’s plan for “living with COVID” has drawn criticism from opposition and a growing number of medical professionals for being “premature” and “not based on current evidence” or “guided by data”.

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Covid-19 has not gone away, but because of the efforts we have made as a country over the past two years we can now move from government regulations to personal responsibility.

Read our plan for living with Covid ⬇️

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) February 21, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/weather-forecast-for-greater-manchester-as-snow-predicted-to-fall-today/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:27:45 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269202

It's been a brutal month weather-wise - but it's not over yet, with snow forecast to fall in Greater Manchester today.

Winter has so far been uncharacteristically mild and we've not had much in the way of snow yet.

But the arrival of Storm Gladys - the UK's fourth named storm in a fortnight - that might all change.

Yellow weather warning are in place for parts of the UK further north than us.

Despite dodging the worst of the weather warnings this time, there are snow flurries forecast in several Greater Manchester boroughs today.

According to the Met Office, Oldham is the most likely to see some snow today, but there are glimpses of the white stuff in other boroughs too.

Here's the borough-by-borough forecast for Thursday 24 February.

Manchester - It's a day of heavy showers and scattered sunshine for Manchester today, with highs of 4° and lows of 3° - but it will feel as cold as -2° into the evening.

Oldham - Oldham always seems to be the Greater Manchester borough that gets the best snow, and today is no exception - there are heavy snow showers predicted almost all day, with some potential rain at around 4pm. It might feel as cold as -5° there today.

Rochdale - It might look like snow in Rochdale today, but don't get too excited - it's mostly set to turn to sleet and rain as the day wears on. Heavy snow IS forecast to fall at about 7pm, but it may not stick after so much rain.

Bury - There are heavy showers and scattered sun all over Bury, with some big downpours expected in between 7pm and 9pm.

Bolton - Bolton's snowfall is forecast to arrive early in the day, with a heavy snow shower expected at around 11am. But it will then turn to sleet, and back to classic northern rain by the afternoon.

Wigan - Much like Bury, Wigan will be hit with some heavy rain showers throughout the day, with a few patches of sunshine in between.

Read more: Snake Pass through the Peak District expected to be closed for at least a month after ‘serious’ landslips

Salford - There'll be some heavy rain falling at intervals across Salford today, with temperatures feeling as cool as -3° in the evening.

Trafford - The southern edge of Greater Manchester is looking like it won't see much in the way of snow today - instead, it'll be a day of sunshine and showers, with a chance of sleet around 7pm.

Stockport - There are rain showers forecast all day in Stockport, bar some potential dry spells between 5pm and 7pm, and at 8pm.

Tameside - The Met Office is predicting heavy rain showers mid-afternoon and again at around 9pm.

Featured image: Wikimedia Commons

]]> 269202 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/supermarkets-urged-to-sell-all-fruit-and-veg-without-plastic-packagin/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:13:11 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269206

Supermarket retailers in the UK are being urged to stop selling all fruit and vegetables in plastic packaging.

A new report released by waste reduction charity WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) after an 18-month study has recommended that supermarkets and grocery retailers remove best before dates and plastic packaging from all fresh fruit and vegetables to prevent 14 million shopping baskets worth of food from going to waste.

The charity did the study into five frequently-wasted food items - apples, bananas, broccoli, cucumber, and potatoes.

The items were stored in the original packaging and at different temperatures.

The charity found that selling the five items loose and removing best before dates could result in a combined yearly saving of around 100,000 tonnes of household food waste, which is more than 10,300 tonnes of plastic and 130,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

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WRAP said its findings debunk the idea that single-use plastic wrappers help prevent waste, admitting that they make "little to no difference to shelf life", and said it has shared its recommendations with the UK's largest food retailers.

Implementing them, however, it said was "likely to take time".

Speaking on the findings from the study, Marcus Gover - CEO at WRAP - explained: "This important research could be a game-changer in the fight against food waste and plastic pollution [as] we have demystified the relationship between wasted food, plastic packaging, date labels and food storage.

"We are all living with the reality of the climate emergency and the rising cost of living [so] this new clarity could not be more timely.

"We need retailers to step up and follow our recommendations so we can achieve real progress in tackling food waste and plastic pollution as this helps save the planet and us money at the same time - a real win-win."

WRAP conceded it would take time for things to change and it will now consult the Food Standards Agency, Defra, and the food industry to make loose produce in supermarkets a reality by 2025.

Food Standards Agency chairwoman, Susan Jebb, added that businesses should ensure the right date label is applied to their products to help consumers make informed choices and reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses, explaining: "A 'best before' date is about quality which means the food will be safe to eat after this date, even if it may not be at its best.

"Business should display 'use by' dates for food like meat products and ready to eat salads which could be unsafe if left for too long.

"Date labels are important - not only for cutting down on food waste, but for keeping us safe too."

Featured Image - Unsplash

]]> 269206 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/stockports-moovin-festival-reveals-2022-line-up/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269228

Moovin Festival is set to take over some prime Greater Manchester countryside again this summer.

The popular festival has revealed its biggest line-up yet, with acts including Orbital, Shy FX and DJ Jazzy Jeff on the bill.

Moovin takes over the eco-friendly Whitebottom Farm in the heart of Etherow Country Park over the August bank holiday weekend.

The massive Stockport event, which has sold out its last two festivals, has stages including The Barn, a converted cow shed with a massive bar and hay bales to sit on.

Once 'Manchester's best kept secret', the independent event has become a well-established staple on the region's events calendar.

Festival-goers are welcomed by a magical canopy of trees, a lake with waterfowl, and a breathtaking gorge, with a limited capacity at the festival itself to 'keep the friendly, intimate (adult only) family vibe which has helped to make this boutique festival so special'.

Billed as a weekend of 'quirky, hedonistic madness', this summer's headliners include dance pioneers Orbital, funk and soul from Roy Ayers, dancehall vibes from Sister Nancy, and the party-starter that is DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Hip hop heavyweights the Sugarhill Gang and Jungle Brothers, Alabama 3, and a theatre show from Slamborees will all also be on the bill.

The Udder One stage, a club in a field, will showcase Shy FX, dance legend Louie Vega, and Soul II Soul maestro Jazzie B.

Craig Charles will bring his ever-popular funk and soul skills to the fields, while the Mad Professor will bring dub and reggae vibes.

Then Moovin resident Krafty Kuts will 'blow your wellies off' with a back-to-back set with the Plump DJs and Freestylers.

Across five stagers there'll be a mix of music and performance that supports upcoming and local talent as well as established artists.

Read more: Britain’s most successful Olympian Sir Jason Kenny announces cycling retirement

Graeme Park, Jon Da Silva, DJ Paulette, Micky Finn, Dillinja and DJ Randall will all join this year's Moovin line-up.

On top of the music, festival-goers can take advantage of yoga classes, gong baths, massages, circus and dance performances, poetry, magic, ethically-sourced food and drink, fresh juices and smoothies, treats, sweets and delights.

You can find out more and grab tickets at moovinfestival.com.

Featured image: Claire Angel

]]> 269228 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/theres-a-bottomless-pancake-brunch-happening-in-manchester-on-shrove-tuesday/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:25:45 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269229

There's a bottomless pancake brunch happening in Manchester on Shrove Tuesday and it sounds absolutely brilliant.

Priced at just £12.50 for 90 minutes of unlimited pancakes and another £15 for non-stop drinks, if you think you can manage to eat your body weight in pancakes then this might just be for you.

Taking place at The Shack in Manchester's Northern Quarter, pancakes will come loaded with everything from bacon and maple syrup to strawberries and cream, whilst drinks choices will include the likes of prosecco, mimosas, numerous beers, and a couple of different ciders.

Beer and cider drinkers can get stuck into a choice of Coors, Corona, Redstripe, Aspall or Shack fruit cider, and there's also a cocktail upgrade option for those who want to go all-out.

Priced at £25 for the cocktail option, this will give you an hour and a half of bottomless pornstar martinis, frozen strawberry daiquiris, and your choice of house spirit mixers.

Further pancake topping choices include carmelised banana with caramel and Nutella, Lotus Biscoff and berries, or 'OG pancakes with the option to add on buttermilk fried chicken for another £2.50.

Available at The Shack all day from 12-11pm or whilst pancakes last, you'll need to book in advance in order to guarantee a seat there on the day.

An independent sports bar a the corner of High Street, when it's not slinging gout pancakes The Shack is known for its live sports screenings, massive burgers and games - like pool tables, ping pong, beer pong and darts.

Split over three floors, it is open from 10am daily and typically serves its brunch until 1pm (pancake day being an exception).

On the ground floor, it's all about casual dining, booth seating and private screens showing all the live sport you could desire.

Then downstairs in the basement, the sports bar and club space typically has residents playing tunes every weekend to bring the party vibes.

To make a booking for the bottomless pancake brunch at The Shack, click here.

Feature image - The Shack MCR

]]> 269229 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/greater-manchester-cafe-brings-back-epic-easter-egg-hot-chocolate/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:09:21 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269283

Greater Manchester cafe Grandpa Greene's has brought back its epic Easter egg hot chocolate for 2022 and this year, it's looking better than ever.

The popular canalside ice cream parlour and cafe in Diggle, Saddleworth, has teamed up with beloved local chocolatier Slattery's to give the people what they want.

This year, they've updated their original hot chocolate recipe and it now comes with a full Slattery Easter egg, marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate sauce and mini eggs.

What more could you possibly want from an Easter treat?

Available at the cafe from now through to the Easter weekend itself, the fan favourite comes served in a huge Grandpa Greene's cup and topped with a Slattery's egg, cracked in half and stuffed with all the sweet goodies your heart could possibly desire.

There's plenty more for sweet tooths to enjoy here, too. Open seven days a week with service running from brunch through to dinner and tea, you can sample a huge range of homemade, luxury ice creams in flavours like blackcurrant and liquorice, honeycomb and cookies and cream.

In total, there are 32 different flavours to choose from - including vegan-friendly ice creams and sorbets.

Elsewhere, you'll find indulgent ice cream sundaes, stacked plates of waffles and pancakes, grilled cheese and other artisan sandwiches, bread bowls and more.

Great for all the family (dogs included), across the way an obstacle adventure course is on hand to entertain the little ones - or alternatively, you can opt to take a stroll down the waterside and soak in the countryside surroundings of Saddleworth.

For indoor dining, you'll need to make a reservation in advance but al fresco dining is open to walk ins if you feel like turning up on a spontaneous one.

To find out more and book, head over to Grandpa Greene's website here.

Feature image - Grandpa Greene's

]]> 269283 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/where-to-find-the-best-places-for-pancakes-in-manchester/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:00:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268710

Considering all you need is water, flour and an egg or two, you wouldn't think there could be so much variety in pancakes in Manchester. But there are so many different styles to choose from.

From sweet to savoury, miniature to fat and thin to fluffy, no matter what pancake floats your boat the city of Manchester is here to deliver. You just need to know where to look.

We've broken down some of our favourites below to help you get your pancake fix all year round. Yes, Shrove Tuesday is looming, but one day is hardly enough to sample them all.

Keep reading to discover the best places for pancakes in Manchester.

Lazy Sundae

Head to Lazy Sundae ice cream parlour in the Northern Quarter for its famous soufflé pancakes.

This pancake day, you'll find specials topped with either honeycomb, banana and miso caramel or Nutella and strawberries.

A popular order in Japan and, increasingly, across the globe, opt for personalised toppings like wafers, chocolate sprinkles, fruit and ice cream to make this special, puffed-up pancake your own.

Ice cream flavours are vast, and there's a good range of sorbets for vegans and the lactose intolerant to enjoy too.

Hampton and Vouis

This cute little cafe next to Albert Square is very easy to miss, but well worth seeking out.

Venture inside, and you'll find great coffee, a counter full of bakes from local suppliers and an excellent year-round pancake menu.

Here, fluffy American-style pancakes are loaded with sauce and sweet treats like Jammy Dodger biscuits, raspberries, caramel sauce and strawberry jam (pictured above).

There's also a Lotus Biscoff stack, a special apple crumble and custard stack, and a Biscoff and Bueno stack. All come with vanilla ice cream on the side.

This pancake day, the Hampton and Vouis chefs have created a number of specials too. Think crab meat and smashed avocado, poached egg and lemon butter sauce, or pistachio ice cream topped with lemon syrup, white chocolate and pistachio.

The Botanist

Already famous for its hanging kebabs, The Botanist has created a pancake-friendly version to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.

Stacked high, you'll get six miniature Scotch pancakes dressed with either marshmallows, strawberries and lemon drizzle or hot chocolate sauce and chocolate brownie chunks.

Available from 28 February to 2 March at all Manchester sites, be quick - before they're all gone.

Moose Coffee

Canadians are famous for their pancakes and the selection at Moose does not disappoint. Made fresh to order, think a stack of three dusted with icing sugar and served with Canadian butter.

Whether you opt for savoury or sweet toppings maple syrup on the side is pretty much a given (yes, even with your eggs and bacon) and we're absolutely here for it.

The only thing that could make it more authentic is if the staff split the bill for you unrequested.

The Koffee Pot

A greasy spoon cafe, but make it Northern Quarter.

The Koffee Pot has long been a go-to breakfast spot, way before it moved up from Stevenson Square to its new premises on Oldham Street.

It's known for its fry ups and breakfast tacos, but you can get a solid pancake stack here too. Think all-American buttermilk pancake stacks with added sausage patty, smoked streaky bacon, hash brown, fried egg and maple syrup.

It's basically a full English in a pancake stack, and who doesn't want that?

Read more: Greater Manchester cafe brings back epic Easter egg hot chocolate

19 Cafe Bar

This blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot has become an absolute go-to for naughty pancakes, thanks to its chocolate bar-laden menu.

The Biscoff and Kinder Bueno pancakes are the big draws here at 19 Cafe Bar. Loaded with the likes of Biscoff crumb and spread, banana, ice cream and salted caramel sauce, or homemade Kinder sauce, Bueno, chocolate sauce, roasted hazelnuts and vanilla ice cream, .

There are healthier pancake options too and a strong list of brunch cocktails available from the bar.

Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home. What a spot. The biggest unit inside Great Northern Warehouse may now be home to Italian restaurant Cibo, but the original Northern Quarter site still prevails.

One of the pancake OGs, house stacks at this brunch restaurant include three fluffy pancakes and toppings like caramelised banana, salted caramel Nutella, chopped hazelnut and whipped cream.

Served all day, wash them down with one of Home Sweet Home's giant milkshakes for a proper treat.

Evelyn's

This trendy cafe in the Northern Quarter has a solid brunch menu, including indulgent buttermilk souffle pancakes loaded with honeycomb butter and a spiced berry compote.

Washed down with a coffee or a brunch cocktail, you can't go wrong.

Kong's Chicken Shop at Dogbowl

If you like a bit of fried chicken with your pancakes, it's got to be Kong's. Some of the best in the city, chicken here is rolled in a secret spice mix then double dredged for extra crispiness.

This pancake day, head down to Dogbowl for American style buttermilk pancakes served with either chicken, bacon and maple; berry compote, candied pecans, whipped ricotta and mint; or Caramelised banana, pecans and salted caramel ice-cream.

Feature image - Moose Coffee

]]> 268710 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/the-best-things-to-do-in-greater-manchester-this-week-28-february-6-march-2022/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:05:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268726

Another new month already? How is the year passing by so fast?

Well you know what they say, time flies when you're having fun, and that's always true in our region where you're never short of something to do, so we've cherry-picked a few of the best things happening this week to put together another fresh edition of our 'what’s on' guide for the city of Manchester and beyond.

As always, some of the events we’re going to mention here are completely free, which is great for those looking to keep things on the cheaper side, while others will set you back a few pounds, and many will need to be booked in advance.

Here's our top picks.

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James Bunny: Casino Tropicale at Electric Gamebox

Manchester Arndale

Monday 28 February - onwards

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Manchester Arndale's immersive gaming attraction, Electric Gamebox, has launched a new secret agent-inspired game.

Using Electric Gamebox’s state-of-the-art technology to create a top-secret virtual world, the brand new game, James Bunny: Casino Tropicale, launched last week, and it's a digital experience thar's inviting players to step into the world of James Bunny, aka Double-Ear Seven, in a mission to take down notorious mafia boss Francisco Salamander.

Projection mapping and motion tracking place participants right into the action, with a surround sound system blasting big band show tunes.

You can find out more here.

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Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation, and hope

Science and Industry Museum

Monday 28 February - onwards

A world-first free exhibition that’s explores the revolution in science that is transforming cancer care is currently on at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.

The Science Museum Group has partnered with expert partner Cancer Research UK for the curation of the new exhibition at what is a key moment in time when one in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, but more of us than ever before are living longer and better with the disease.

Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation, and hope is the first “major object-rich exhibition” to reveal the past, present and future of how cancer is prevented, detected and treated.  

Through never-before seen objects and stories, cutting edge treatment and research, reflection, new artist commissions and installations, film, photography, interactive exhibits and a breadth of personal stories, the museum says the exhibition presents the stories of people affected by cancer and those who study and treat it.

You can find more information about the exhibition here.

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Fly360 Simulator at Runway Visitor Park

Manchester Airport

Monday 28 February - onwards

A new 360-degree flight simulator has opening at Manchester Airport's 'Runway Visitor Park', and it's giving people the chance to have a go at flying a virtual plane.

The state-of-the-art Fly360 simulator spins guests around in a pod that rotates 360 degrees on both vertical and horizontal axes, and it's said to be the most realistic flying experience imaginable - beyond climbing into a P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft and taking to the actual skies, that is.

The two-person machine is fully interactive, with safety harnesses and joystick control, and it's priced from just £6 per person.

You can find out more, and grab tickets here.

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Pancake Day

Greater Manchester

Tuesday 1 March

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Considering all you need is water, flour and an egg or two, you wouldn’t think there could be so much variety in pancakes in Manchester, but there are so many different styles to choose from this Shrove Tuesday.

From sweet to savoury, miniature to fat, and thin to fluffy, no matter what pancake floats your boat the city of Manchester is here to deliver - You just need to know where to look, so we’ve broken down some of our favourites below to help you get your pancake fix all year round.

You can read our picks for the best places to grab pancakes in Manchester here.

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Turtle Feeding

SEA LIFE Manchester

Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 March

Fancy coming face to flipper with magnificent giant green sea turtles as you join them for a lunch date you'll never forget?

This is your chance to go and feed Ernie and Cammie the green sea turtles, who are SEA LIFE Manchester's friendliest and hungriest residents. Suitable for people eight and older, the SEA LIFE Manchester 'Turtle Feeding Experience' includes priority access into the centre on the day of your choosing, and the 15-minute feed will be with a knowledgeable trained Aquarist to help you enjoy your experience and tell you about Ernie and Cammie's diet and habitat.

You will then also be able to explore all the other amazing creatures cared for in the centre before and after your feeding experience too.

You can find more information, and book your place here.

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Bottomless Pancake Brunch at The Shack MCR

Northern Quarter

Tuesday 1 March

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There’s a bottomless pancake brunch happening in Manchester on Shrove Tuesday, and it sounds absolutely brilliant.

Taking place at The Shack in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, pancakes will come loaded with everything from bacon and maple syrup to strawberries and cream, whilst drinks choices will include the likes of prosecco, mimosas, numerous beers, and a couple of different ciders.

Priced at just £12.50 for 90 minutes of unlimited pancakes and another £15 for non-stop drinks, if you think you can manage to eat your body weight in pancakes, then this might just be for you.

You can find out more here.

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Camelot Rises

Chorley

Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 March

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Night of the Living Dead, The Strangers, and It Comes At Night are just some of the chilling films showing at the North West’s newest immersive drive-in cinema this week.

Northern kids of the 80s, 90s, and 00s will get the chance to revisit their youth and return to the legendary medieval-themed Camelot Theme Park in Chorley, which sadly closed for good back in 2012 and has been largely abandoned and derelict ever since.

This is an experience like no other though.

Hosted by Park N Party - the team also behind sell-out seasonal drive-in events SecretCity, ScareCity, and ChristmasCity - visitors in up to 300 cars get to park up and watch a series of horror films across 12 weeks at ‘Camelot Rises’, but only after they have survived a terrifying one-mile journey through what has been described as a "zombie-infested wasteland".

You can find out more about Camelot Rises and grab tickets here.

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Manchester Cheese Crawl

Manchester City Centre

Friday 4 March - onwards

In what is undeniably the stuff of dreams for cheese lovers, you can now take part in a cheese and wine crawl around Manchester city centre.

Manchester is city that’s packed with culture.

But if you don’t fancy seeing the sights through one of the more typical tours, The Manchester Cheese Crawl will take you around some of the cheesiest spots the city has to offer for two hours of non-stop cheese-related fun - including everything from blue cheese tasting, to cheese quizzes, competitions, and more.

Tickets cost just £25 each, and include cheese samples, optional bread and crackers, and some red wine to complement.

You can find out more and grab tickets here.

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Lakeside Dining Domes

Heaton Park

Friday 4 - Sunday 6 March

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Heaton Park has revealed a new trio of scenic lakeside dining domes, and it's perfect for those looking for a unique afternoon tea experience in Manchester.

Situated in Manchester’s largest park with stunning views of the lake and gardens, not to mention the Grade-I listed Heaton Hall close at hand, the domes are private and heated to ensure maximum comfort, and they offer an extra special afternoon tea experience surrounded by nature.

There's a seasonal menu that features a number of different afternoon tea options, including vegan options too, all for £23.95 per person.

You can find out more, and grab tickets here.

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Coronation Street: The Tour

MediaCityUK

Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 March

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Coronation Street: The Tour is returning after a two-year hiatus this month to give you the chance to see the hidden world of the nation’s most-famous cobbles that lies behind the camera at the external sets at MediaCityUK in Salford.

Following in the footsteps of all your favourite characters, during each 90-minute tour, fans of the show will get to walk around all the famous sets of the Rovers Return, Roys Rolls, Underworld, and The Kabin, and so much more, and tour guides will share all the secrets of the show while they take you around locations of iconic moments from the soap.

There’ll also be plenty of chances to get that all-important Corrie selfie too.

You can find out more and book tickets here.

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Totally Roarsome

Arley Hall

Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 March

One of the North West’s most-popular outdoor events has reopened near Manchester, and it’s an ideal day out for families this month.

For the past two years, Totally Roarsome has taken the region by storm and has seen visitors flock from far and wide after it opened in untouched woodland following the initial lifting of lockdown restrictions in mid-2020, before returning after popular demand for the Easter half term in 2021.

And now, it’s found a new home for 2022’s event at Arley Hall in Cheshire.

There'll be more than 200 individual dinosaur models making up the woodland trail this year, with tickets priced at £8.95 and already selling fast.

You can find out more and book tickets here.

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Need more of a reason to get excited about what's in store for 2022?

2021 may not have exactly gone to plan, but our buzzing region is looking forward to the year ahead with some seriously exciting things on the horizon, and Marketing Manchester - the organisation that incorporates our tourism board and the official website visitmanchester.com - has once again pulled together a list of things to get excited about in the year ahead.

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The round-up list includes everything from outdoor experiences and cultural developments, to hospitality openings, events, and so much more.

You can read the list of 22 things to look forward to in Greater Manchester in 2022 here.

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Do you know about all the massive gigs and theatre shows happening in Manchester this year?

While it's true that the last couple of years have been rough for the theatre and live music industries, there are some massive shows to look forward to in Manchester this year as our city’s cultural scene continues to push forwards with huge festivals, world-renowned theatre, and some of the planet’s biggest musicians paying visits in 2022.

If you're looking for some key dates to pop in your diary, you can have a read of our 2022 events round-up list here.

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Featured Image - Coronation Street | Hampton & Vouis

]]> 268726 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/boltons-iconic-carrs-pasties-reveals-plans-to-expand-across-the-uk/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:12:08 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269274

Bolton's legendary bakery Carrs Pasties has revealed some huge plans to expand across the UK for the first time ever.

Founded all the way back in 1938, and known as the ‘pride of Bolton’ with the town at the heart of everything it does, family-run bakery Carrs Pasties may not be known worldwide, but it has been “baking perfect pasties” for the past 83 years, with an original recipe that has been passed down through three generations.

The beloved bakery - which runs three shops in the Bolton borough - “takes great pride” in what it produces, admitting that it wants every single pasty to taste as good as the next and working extremely hard to achieve this feat.

Over the years, the company has gone from humble beginnings, to launching a click and collect service and a nationwide delivery service.

But up until now, it's been pretty tricky to get your hands on the delicacies outside of Bolton.

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For the foodies that are keen to tuck into a pasty on the road, Carrs has announced that it has submitted a planning application to upgrade the main Summerfield Road site to predominantly be a production and distribution facility.

It comes after the COVID-19 pandemic was said to have forced the business to revise how it operates going forward.

Speaking on the huge expansion plans, managing director Joe Carr told Bolton News: "The blessing of COVID was that we had to innovate, and those who did innovate benefitted [so] we stopped serving fresh from the oven to all our partners and they now have to bake off frozen products.

"It’s fresher and better quality."

He continued: "It’s opened up the whole of the UK and it has been a great success so far, so we hope to serve more and more people with what this town is proud of."

Mr Carr added that the company is "very excited" about the prospect of expanding across the UK, and says that "everywhere you see a Costa Coffee machine, we hope you’ll see a Carrs stall. In petrol stations and retail shops. You’ll see us up and down the country."

A big part of the Carrs expansion also aims increase employment opportunities, and to adopt an eco-friendlier set-up, with the company aiming to reduce its gas use and make every pasty van electric within the next decade, and Mr Carr adding: "Everyone is driving towards a better, greener future. It’s the right thing to do. We never even questioned that we wouldn’t do it.

"Our target is to also reduce the gas we are using for our ovens and every van in our fleet will be electric in 10 years.

"As we continue to expand, there will be more retail shops in what we call the Greater Bolton area, so you might see one pop up in Manchester, for example, but it has to be the right opportunity."

Featured Image - Carrs Pasties

]]> 269274 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/this-108-year-old-northern-nan-says-red-wine-is-the-secret-to-a-long-life/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:33:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269306

A Northern nan celebrating her 108th birthday has admitted that has said a daily glass of red wine is the secret to her long life.

Julia Iverson now lives at Brampton Lodge care home in Warrington, but she was born in Denmark all the way back in 1914, and even served in Kenya in the Women's Royal Naval Service in World War II, before going on to have three daughters, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Mrs Iverson tested positive for COVID-19 twice since the pandemic began, but managed to only had have mild symptoms and recover well both times.

Staff at the care home describe Mrs Iverson as a "lovely and kind person", and her daughter Roselyn says that she is a "great supportive mum" who enjoys singing, cups of tea, snack pots of custard, and keeping "a positive outlook on life".

Mrs Iverson has marked her impressive milestone of 108 years this week, with a well-deserved birthday bash.

As well as the celebrations hosted at the care home, Mrs Iverson also received dozens of cards and greetings from members of the public after care home manager Debbie Davidson posted a message on Facebook, as well as a special card from the Queen.

But what is her secret to living for as long as she has? Red wine, of course.

Like a true champ, carers at Brampton Lodge joked how she always knows if glasses of her favourite red wine have been watered down or not.

Read more: UK’s oldest man says key to a long life is a chippy tea every week

Her old age doesn't mean she isn't living life to the fullest though.

Mrs Iverson's daughter says her mother "still talks a lot and sets the subject of conversation", is often reminiscing about her childhood and adolescence, and finds it "amazing how different life is now" after recently learning about emails and comparing them to the telegrams she used to send.

Staff at the home described themselves as "one big family", and said taking care of Mrs Iverson was "a pleasure".

Featured Image - Brampton Lodge (via Facebook)

]]> 269306 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/you-can-get-tickets-to-see-all-films-at-cineworld-for-3-this-weekend/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:31:41 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269321

You can catch some of the newest flicks for just £3 a ticket at Cineworld cinemas throughout the UK this weekend.

As part of the leading cinema chain's first-ever 'Cineworld Day' which is happening this Saturday 26 February, film fans can head to their local screen to watch some of the biggest movies of the moment - including Spider-Man: No Way Home, Uncharted, Sing 2, and more - at just a fraction of the usual price.

"Whether you were at your local Cineworld just yesterday, or haven’t been back in a little while, celebrate the cinema experience and share your love of film with your friends and family," Cineworld said in an advert for the inaugural discounted day.

"From action-packed blockbusters, to awards-nominated dramas, to feel-good fun for the whole family, there is plenty to see on Cineworld Day."

Tickets will only set you back just £3 each.

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Death on the Nile, Cyrano, Jackass Forever, Belfast, The Duke, Dog, and Clifford The Big Red Dog are some of the other films being screened this Saturday, with the promotion applying to all films in 2D, 3D, IMAX, 4DX, Superscreen, and ScreenX at all Cineworld cinemas.

As part of the first Cineworld Day - which the company says is meant to be a celebration of the UK's love for cinema - there will also be a limited-time offer for customers to get 50% of the first month of an 'Unlimited Membership' with the chain, or 10% off an annual membership.

You'll need to use the code BATMAN50 for the former offer, and BATMAN10 for the latter if you want to be in with the chance of winning.

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"The last two years have been especially difficult for the cinema industry," said Cineworld vice president, Stuart Crane.

"But with the huge crowds returning through our doors and so many exciting movies to look forward to in 2022, we wanted to celebrate everything that people love about cinema and everything that there is to look forward to at Cineworld."

Find out more about Cineworld Day 2022 here.

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📢 EPIC NEWS ALERT! 📢

We're excited to announce #CineworldDay, sponsored by @PepsiMaxUK. Come along on February 26 to celebrate the cinema experience with £3 tickets - all day, all films, including @IMAX, @4DXglobal, #ScreenX & Superscreen!

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— Cineworld (@cineworld) February 20, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/a-beer-pong-and-shuffleboard-bar-is-opening-in-manchester/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:15:37 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269323

A new games bar is opening in Manchester city centre, specialising in beer pong, table tennis and shuffleboard.

Pong & Puck comes from the same team behind Bar Hutte, which brings a series of Alpine-inspired karaoke huts to the city every Christmas.

Taking over a space at the Great Northern Warehouse on the corner of Peter Street and Deansgate, the new opening says it will take things 'back to the future'.

The venue will be filled with neon signs, graffiti and murals, with decor inspiration from across the globe.

Nights out at Pong & Puck will be soundtracked by music from the 80s, 90s and 00s.

The 'ultimate party pop-up' is set to open this March.

There'll be the option to book a private shuffle pod for £60 for 90 minutes, where you can plug in your own music and have your own party.

Revellers can also reserve a spot at the shuffleboard tables, which are £30 for half an hour or £55 for one hour, for a maximum of 12 people.

Read more: Bolton’s iconic Carrs Pasties reveals plans to expand across the UK

Beer pong tables are priced at £10 for an hour, with four-pint beer towers sold for £21 - or you can switch to prosecco pong at the same table price, and £30 for the bottle of fizz.

Callum Winsper, operations manager at Bitter Twisted, the hospitality operators behind Pong & Puck, said: "In the planning since before the pandemic, we’re thrilled to be opening this new exciting concept at Great Northern.

"The whole team and I are really looking forward to giving people a fun, vibrant night out with
team games, cocktails and music."

Find out more at pongandpuck.co.uk.

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]]> 269323 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/rice-n-three-cafe-yadgars-left-with-queues-out-the-door-after-plea-for-support/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:38:22 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269332

A rice n three cafe in Manchester's Northern Quarter was left with queues stretching out of its door this afternoon after regulars issued an impassioned plea to the local community for support.

A main-stay on Thomas Street for nearly thirty years, the family-run Yadgar cafe has stayed put in the Northern Quarter for decades whilst the city has changed around it.

The cafe has weathered many storms in its time, but the slow return of office workers to the area, following the successive lockdowns of the past few years, has hit it hard.

Inside, formica tables and minimal decor fail to give passers by a true impression of how great the food is. But today, thanks to a bit of community action, things seem to have started to turn around.

Not one to be put off by a bit of bad weather, loyal Mancs queued in the wind, rain and hail to show support for the cafe after local food and drink platform Eatmcr issued a plea on its behalf.

According to the page, which shared a heartfelt post to its Instagram account on Wednesday, on some days the cafe had been getting as little as ten people through its doors.

The post has since been liked over 5,000 times. In it, owner Patrick Brown wrote: "It’s been a big challenge just covering costs for the last 2 years and I promise you, this place is too good to be this quiet or struggling. Please go visit!!"

"Yadgar is perfect for lunch or a quick healthy and cheap tea. They also have a really good selection of vegetarian options. I always go for the chicken, spinach potato and daal but you’ll figure out your own order after a few visits.

"I know a lot of people are heading back to offices atm and a lot more people are moving to town for the first time. If you don’t know this spot, I fully recommend you make it apart of your life for years to come and help keep Fred and his mum’s cafe going."

The response was huge, leading hundreds to share the original post online and sending hungry locals flocking to the cafe this lunchtime to lend their support.

A video shows people queuing out of the door in awful weather to get their rice and three, hats and gloves firmly on as they wait in the hail in a brilliant turn of events for the local business.

Speaking to The Manc about the huge response the post has received, Paddy said: "It's just blown up across all of [our platforms] over the last 24 hours. A million plus views I think.

"I'd spoken with Fred at Yadgar a few times recently and he'd mentioned the cafe being really quiet.

"Then this week, Sulin from DGHNT reached out to us and said she'd heard the same from him so that spurred us on to go down and get a story put together.

"I think a lot of people have memories of going Yadgar before WFH was the norm, so it struck a chord with people that obviously this place is struggling.

"Then we stopped by at lunch and it was just completely rammed. I'm so made up with the turnout. I think it's going to give them a genuine boost as well long term, Fred seemed buzing with the response too.

"Which is all down to the local community picking this up, so thank you."

An amazing example of Manchester's brilliant community spirit. Long may it continue.

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]]> 269332 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/northern-teens-who-made-animal-cruelty-tiktok-videos-banned-from-keeping-pets/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:23:28 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269365

Three teenagers from Burnley have been banned from keeping pets after filming hundreds of animal cruelty videos and sharing them to social media.

Marcus Leverett, 19, Ryan Hancock, 18, and another teenager - who cannot be named due to his age - were exposed for the disgusting actions after Lancashire Police launched 'Operation Rachet' last year, and found horrifying footage showing dogs being used to kill badgers, deer, rabbits, and birds.

Police began investigating the group after reports that two teenagers were filmed in Burnley encouraging their dog to attack a cat - which died of its injuries on the way to the vet.

After seizing mobile phones, police uncovered the extent of the abuse and 182 TikTok videos.

Marcus Leverett pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act at Blackburn Magistrates' Court, and was sentenced to 12 weeks custody suspended for 18 months, as well as being ordered to pay £1,000 in costs and being disqualified from keeping all animals for 10 years, while Ryan Hancock was jailed for 18 weeks and also disqualified from keeping all animals for 10 years.

The third teenager was given a 12-month referral order and was too disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years.

His family was also ordered to pay £500 costs, plus a £22 victim surcharge.

Speaking on the tragic incident, PC Matt Hartup, of the Lancashire Police Rural Task Force in the East of the county, said: "The glamorisation of this type of violence is barbaric and serves no purpose in the countryside as it promotes horrendous suffering and abuse of animals, including the lack of concern for the welfare of the dogs used for these crimes.

"We hope the court results over the last two days sends a strong message to those looking to commit crime in Lancashire, that it will not be tolerated and it will be acted upon.

"We would like to thank the community for bringing it to our attention so promptly."

PC Hartup also crucially confirmed the good news that the dogs in the video have all been "safely rehomed".

Jason Bowles - the RSPCA officer who led the investigation, - added: "This group of lads was targeting animals on the council estate they lived on as well as wildlife in the surrounding area [and] we found awful footage on their mobile phones that showed extreme cruelty to animals.

"Many of the photos and videos had been set to music and edited for sharing online.

"Not only did the animals they attacked and killed suffer, but their own dogs also suffered from injuries in the confrontations and fights."

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]]> 269365 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/trending/peaky-blinders-stars-say-filming-felt-wrong-after-the-tragic-death-of-helen-mccrory/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:26:47 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269375

The latest series of Peaky Blinders will air this weekend - but for the first time in the show's history, it will be without Helen McCrory in the role of the family matriarch Polly Gray.

The stars of the show have said that filming episodes without the actor, who died of cancer in April 2021, has felt 'off-kilter and wrong'.

Cillian Murphy stars as Tommy Shelby in the hit series, and said that Helen's death after a private cancer battle was 'unbelievably sad and difficult'.

Speaking to The Guardian, he said: “I’m always careful when I talk about it. I’m a friend and a colleague, but then you think about Damian [Lewis, McCrory’s husband] and their kids.

"I don’t own that grief, you know?

"But she was a remarkable human being and a remarkable actor. It was very hard to make it without her."

McCrory also starred as Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise.

Sophie Rundle, who plays Ada Shelby in Peaky Blinders, said that Helen's death was 'a devastating thing for all of us'.

The cast have filmed a tribute to both Polly and Helen in the new series.

Sophie continued: "So in the tribute, that's all real, that emotion. It really was a moment to think about her and what she had been.

"And this show wouldn't have been what it is without her, I really believe that. I really believe that she was fundamental to making Peaky what it is and elevating it to be more than just the script, so it was a huge loss and it was just incredibly sad."

The show's creator Steven Knight said that he had originally written Polly into the final season, but changed the script when 'it became apparent that there was less and less she would be able to do'.

He said to the Radio Times: "The loss of the human being, the loss of Helen is the tragedy. That's the thing. The loss of the character is infinitesimal compared to that. However, it's our job to deal with that.

Read more: Peaky Blinders season six - release date, where to watch, and what happened last time

"To begin with, Polly was in the series and then incrementally bit by bit, it became apparent that there was less and less she would be able to do. And so in the end, we'd reached a point where we knew that she couldn't be in it at all.

"And then you have to first of all deal with the consequences in terms of the story, taking a moment to deal with the loss of the character, but then knowing that that has a reflection in the real world with the loss of the person. So it was trying to balance all of that, and I think we've done it right."

The sixth season of Peaky Blinders will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Sunday February 27.

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]]> 269375 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/councillors-reject-controversial-plans-to-build-ryder-cup-luxury-golf-course-in-bolton/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:51:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269402

Plans for a £414 million scheme to build a course for one of golf's most prestigious events in Bolton have been rejected.

The plans - which were drawn up in current form by developers Peel L&P back in 2018, but have been in the works for longer and have been the subject of much local controversy ever since - proposed that a "championship-grade" golf course would be built on the historic Hulton Park site to become a host destination for 2031 Ryder Cup.

As well as the golf course, the wider Hulton Park development looked to become a community hub and was proposed to include a total of 1,036 homes, a primary school, short stay holiday accommodation, a hotel, conference centre, and a village hall.

But all except once Councillor voted against the plans yesterday.

Bolton Council were said to have refused plans for the development expressing concerns around the environment, the impact on green belt land, congestion, and the quality of jobs in the area, while opposition campaigners called it a "housing project in golf clothing".

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Dozens of objections were received by the Council since the plans were first submitted.

Over the course of the three hour meeting yesterday, the committee heard from both supporters and opponents of the plan.

"The golf course devastates a large area of land and brings a thousands plus house and some of the issues if they're not dealt with at planning level brings more problems to us as Westhoughton people," said Cllr David Wilkinson, who represents Westhoughton South.

"I'm sorry it's a vanity project," he added.

Independent Cllr Martin McMulkin said the plan "is not going to address the levels of deprivation in that part of the borough", and added that golf is "not and never will be a sport of the working class."

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Cllr Martyn Cox - Leader of Bolton Council - said the plans would "too impactful" on greenspace, while Labour leader Nick Peel said that the council's lack of "corporate" support for a Ryder Cup bid also undermined the proposal.

Local campaigners against the plans - which notably included Westhoughton-born actress Maxine Peake - also told the planning committee meeting the development would cause significant environmental damage, with protester Phil Wood claiming once the Ryder Cup was over, the developer would build more houses on the land.

Historian Elaine Taylor too urging councillors to preserve the Grade II-listed Georgian park and its surrounding landscape.

On the flip side, speaking in favour of the development, CBI North West's Damian Waters said it represented a "once-in a generation opportunity to transform the Bolton economy", and the University of Bolton's president Prof George Holmes said it would bring "prosperity to the town and much-needed national and international attention".

The planning committee also heard from former Ladies European Tour golfer Sophie Walker, who said watching the Ryder Cup in Paris had been the "best sporting experience" of her life, and bringing it to Bolton would "inspire" people to play golf.

Following the rejection of the proposals, Richard Knight - Director of Planning and Strategy at Peel L&P - said Bolton has "quite possibly missed out on the biggest investment in its history".

He continued: "Bolton Council had approved the previous scheme and encouraged us to make positive changes, but it has done a U-turn at the last hurdle [and] it is hard to comprehend.

"Evidently, very localised opposition has taken priority over the potential benefits for Bolton.

"Since 2018, we have worked hard with local residents and stakeholders in order to adapt our proposals to reflect the community’s aspirations for the site with less homes on greenbelt land and a range of facilities including a new school, health and wellbeing hub public trails and transport improvements."

Peel L&P now has a right to appeal the decision.

The developer's appealing of the decision could lead to a public inquiry, with the final say on the project being left to the secretary of state - however, a decision on the host for the 2031 Ryder Cup is expected in July.

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Peel L&P’s revised plans to restore and redevelop Hulton Park into a sport & healthy living destination were today refused by Bolton Council’s Planning Committee, going against a Secretary of State approval of a prior, less beneficial scheme for the area.https://t.co/wtrJy2Xf6W pic.twitter.com/6NxGuJ5RxC

— Peel L&P (@PeelLandP) February 24, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/hundreds-hold-vigil-for-ukraine-as-manchester-lights-up-blue-and-yellow-in-solidarity/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:00:32 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269425

Hundreds of people gathered in Manchester city centre for a vigil for Ukraine last night.

The Central Library was lit up in blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukrainian flag, as a sign of solidarity with the nation.

Joining the crowds at St Peter's Square was Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko, who has also spoken about the situation in his home country to his 1.5 million followers on Instagram.

Ukraine has been invaded by Russia this week, with reports of Russian troops now entering its capital city Kyiv.

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Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has also seen its troops seize control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

At last night's Manchester vigil, around 400 attendees sang the Ukranian national anthem and listened to speeches, the Manchester Evening News reports.

The paper said that there were at least two Russians in the crowd last night protesting the actions of President Vladimir Putin.

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Manchester City Council lit up one of the city's landmarks in the colours of the Ukranian flag overnight.

Zinchenko said on Instagram: "The whole civilized world is worried about the situation in my country. I can't stay away and try to convey my opinion.

"In the photo - my country. The country where I was born and raised. A country whose colors I defend in the international sports arena. A country that we try to glorify and develop. A country whose borders must remain inviolable.

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"My country belongs to Ukrainians and no one will ever be able to appropriate it.

"We will not give up! Glory to Ukraine."

This morning, Ukraine's Defence Force tweeted to call for civilians to join the resistance, writing: "The statement, attributed to the Commander of Troops, Yuri Galushkin, reads:

Read more: Northern teens who made animal cruelty TikTok videos banned from keeping pets

"Today, Ukraine needs everything. All procedures for joining are simplified.

"Bring only your passport and identification number.

"There are no age restrictions."It tells people if they face problems signing up, they just need to refer to this official tweet.

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Oleksandr Zinchenko in attendance at the vigil in St Peter's Square tonight, protesting against the Russian invasion of Ukraine outside the town hall in Manchester city centre.

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— Manchester City Council (@ManCityCouncil) February 24, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/trending/the-loneliest-dog-in-britain-has-found-a-home-after-over-500-days-in-kennels/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:43:06 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269437

A rescue pup who was once named the "loneliest dog in Britain" has finally found his forever home after spending over 500 days in kennels.

10-year-old terrier Buddy was brought into the RSPCA's Brent Knoll Animal Centre in Somerset and eventually spent a total of 515 days in care after his previous owner had wanted to have him put down because of his "challenging behaviour", but a vet refused to do so.

After receiving training and spending time working with behaviourists to try to manage his issues and identify triggers, but unsuccessfully finding a place to call his forever home for a year and a half, the RSPCA launched a fresh appeal for Buddy earlier this month.

The RSPCA described Buddy as an "affectionate chap".

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They explained that he needed a "very special home" with owners who "have time and patience to help him live the happiest life possible" after a breakdown in communication between Buddy and his previous owners led to a series of confrontations and misunderstandings, which resulted in a "less than ideal relationship".

The animal welfare organisation said Buddy needed a life "free from confrontation, other dogs and other identified stressors" and added that he "deserves a second chance".

And the offers then came flooding in from far and wide.

People looking to give Buddy his second chance got in touch from as far afield as Canada and the US, but his new owners are based in the UK, and Andy Cook - a behaviour and welfare adviser for the RSPCA - told the BBC that Buddy had "settled in well into his new home" after a careful and gradual rehoming process.

Buddy’s new owners got in touch with the RSPCA last month after hearing his appeal on the BBC, with Mr Cook explaining: "There was a lot of interest in his story, in rehoming him... and donations to support the work that we do."

He added: "All the staff are always happy to see the animals rehomed, [but] there was perhaps a bit more anxiety with Buddy's case as to how it all would go."

The RSPCA now says Buddy has "a bright future" ahead of him after his successful rehome.

His new owners told the centre that Buddy is "settling in very well", and "hasn’t stopped all day playing ball and going around the field."

"We too are very happy, they added.

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Today is poor Buddy's 500th day in @RSPCA_official care 😭He's looking for an adult-only home as the only pet. He needs an experienced owner who can continue his training but is very affectionate & LOVES squeaky toys! #FindEachOther #AdoptDontShop https://t.co/D6xowDyTj4 pic.twitter.com/4lekrj0QVa

— Amy Ockelford (@RSPCA_Amy) February 5, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/champions-league-final-stripped-from-russia-by-uefa-over-ukraine-crisis/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:34:13 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269449

The hosting of the Champions League final has been stripped from Russia by UEFA over the escalating crisis in Ukraine.

UEFA confirmed today that the final of the Men's Champions League 2021/2022 tournament will no longer take place in Saint Petersburg.

Instead, teams will compete at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

UEFA said that the 'grave escalation of the security situation' in Europe had forced them to make the changes.

The executive committee's meeting today also decided that Russian and Ukranian clubs would only be allowed to play their home matches at neutral venues until further notice.

Russia has this week launched a full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, with Russian troops now reportedly entering the capital city of Kyiv.

Russian forces have also seized control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, and air strikes have been reported across Ukraine.

The UEFA executive committee has said that the Champions League final will still take place on the scheduled date of Saturday 28 May.

They said: "UEFA wishes to express its thanks and appreciation to French Republic President Emmanuel Macron for his personal support and commitment to have European club football’s most prestigious game moved to France at a time of unparalleled crisis.

Read more: Hundreds hold vigil for Ukraine as Manchester lights up blue and yellow in solidarity

"Together with the French government, UEFA will fully support multi-stakeholder efforts to ensure the provision of rescue for football players and their families in Ukraine who face dire human suffering, destruction and displacement.

"At today’s meeting, the UEFA Executive Committee also decided that Russian and Ukrainian clubs and national teams competing in UEFA competitions will be required to play their home matches at neutral venues until further notice.

|The UEFA Executive Committee further determined to remain on standby to convene further extraordinary meetings, on a regular ongoing basis where required, to reassess the legal and factual situation as it evolves and adopt further decisions as necessary."

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]]> 269449 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/manchester-based-spirit-brand-odonnell-moonshine-disappointed-after-brutal-dragons-den-appearance/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:50:36 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269458

A Manchester-based spirit brand was left disappointed last night after being brutally rejected on the BBC show Dragon's Den.

German-born Manchester resident Max Ruether, who runs his moonshine business O'Donnell Moonshine out of the Northern Quarter, faced up to the five business moguls on Thursday - asking them for a £200,000 investment in exchange for a 5% equity share.

At first, things seemed to be going well. Max appeared in his bootlegger garb - flat cap, white shirt and braces - alongside multiple mason jars filled with different flavours of moonshine and everyone, bar Touker Suleyman, happily got stuck into the sampling.

Peter Jones was so enthusiastic, in fact, he was chugging the stuff straight from the bottle.

But as the dragons started to dig into the figures, it soon became clear that all did not add up. The business was in debt to the tune of £870,000 and investment was only available in the UK arm of the company, not its more successful German parent.

Commenting that the UK business had lost money over the past three years, Touker was the first to issue a brutal rejection - telling the Mancunian entrepreneur his valuation was "ridiculous" before asking "how much of that stuff have you drank?”

He continued, “I find amazing is that you come in here with a business that has a million euros in debt” before surmising it was overvalued, over-indebted, there were too many questions marks and too many doubts.

Up next, Peter Jones called the business 'deflating and unexciting' before announcing he, too, was out. Admitting he could have been a potential investor, he ultimately slammed Max saying “even if I drank everything that’s on this table here I’d still come to the same conclusion."

Steven Bartlett and Deborah Meaden were quick to follow suit, with Meaden explaining “You’re a tiny shareholder… you’ve made it impossible for me to invest”. 

As for Sara Davies, it seemed there could be a glimmer of hope as she enthused about how 'cool' the concept was but, ultimately, she opted out too.

After the show, Max Ruether said: “Whilst it was disappointing not to have received investment, it’s important to pick out the positives from my experience on The Den.

"The feedback was really encouraging and tells me that the brand and products are absolutely on the right track.

“It’s certainly not the last you’ll hear of O’Donnell Moonshine. For us it’s only the beginning.”

Founded in 2016, O’Donnell Moonshine takes its name from anti-hero Chicago bootlegger Edward ‘Spike’ O’Donnell - a bootlegger during the roaring twenties.

Inspired by the rebellion and inventiveness of the American prohibition era, where illegal alcohol was produced overnight by moonlight to avoid detection, O’Donnell Moonshine is sold in flavours including Tough Nut, Wild Berry, Sticky Toffee, and 72% ABV High Proof.

Although none of the dragons invested in the business, they did seem impressed with the product.

In an additional comment following the show, Max Ruether said moonshine could overtake gin in popularity: “As consumers continue to grow more adventurous with their choice of spirit, we predict a Moonshine boom in the next three years, much like the gin boom. Moonshine really is the new gin!"

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]]> 269458 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/manchesters-late-comedy-legends-caroline-aherne-and-victoria-wood-mancs-of-the-month-february-2022/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:46:23 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269472

Our Manc of the Month series is back, but this time round, we wanted to do something a little bit different.

We all know that Manchester is home to plenty of special people, some born here and others drawn here, who have inspired and led us through tough times, so we decided to start a series that shines a light on those who should be celebrated.

Following on from our ‘The Mancs of the Year’ feature towards the end of 2020, Manc of the Month officially kicked off in July 2021 - with Marcus Rashford MBE, Manchester’s mural king Akse P-19, the local chef feeding the region’s vulnerable families Mary-Ellen McTague, and Manchester’s groundbreaking new Council leader Bev Craig among previous honourees.

In earlier editions, we had chosen to feature people who had an impact on our region in the recent weeks prior, but for this month, we want to cast our minds back and pay worthy tribute to an inspirational pair who are sadly no longer with us.

With International Women's Day - a global holiday marked annually to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women - coming up on Tuesday 8 March, and Manchester getting ready to celebrate the females who have made our city what it is today, we cannot think of a better time to remember the careers of a duo who not only changed the comedy landscape for women, but changed the game entirely.

Victoria Wood and Caroline Aherne truly left their mark.

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Although born in London to Irish parents, BAFTA award-winning actress, comedian, and writer Caroline Aherne moved to Manchester at the age of two, was raised in Wythenshawe, went to school in West Didsbury, and kick-started her illustrious career on the city's comedy circuit by performing as a collection of characters, before developing the iconic 'Mrs Merton'.

Aherne developed her Mrs Merton character with Frank Sidebottom for his show on Piccadilly Radio, where she worked as a receptionist. 

She made a number of television appearances as the hilarious character, before rising to prominence in 1994 with the mock chat show The Mrs Merton Show, where she was known for asking celebrity guests a series of outrageous fake questions - the most-memorable example being to the wife of magician Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, asking: "So, what first attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?".

Aside from the Mrs Merton character, Aherne was known for appearing on BBC comedy sketch programme, The Fast Show, and then cemented her place in the heart of us Mancunians when she co-wrote and starred as Denise in beloved Manchester-based sitcom, The Royle Family - which ran for three series from 1998 to 2000, and was a largely stereotypical portrayal of working-class family life at the turn of the millennium, with almost all of the episodes taking place in the Royles' telly-centric living room and showing the hilarious conversations they'd have.

The Royle Family could not be a more perfect lasting legacy for Aherne, as it's often included in the conversation when it comes to Britain's best sitcoms, and was named in BFI's 100 greatest British television programmes of all time.

Known for having an instantly-recognisable voice, Aherne narrated the Channel 4 reality television series Gogglebox from its inception in 2013 up until her death in 2016.

She passed away from cancer on 2 July 2016 at her home in Timperley at the age of 52.

2016 was also the year that the world tragically lost the multi-talented Victoria Wood, who, just like Aherne, had a wealth of strings to her bow as a comedian, actress, lyricist, singer, composer, pianist, screenwriter, producer, and director.

Born in Prestwich, and raised and educated in the Greater Manchester borough of Bury, Victoria Wood was struggling with self-confidence, identity, and her place in the world when she discovered a love for performing after her father gifted her a piano for her 15th birthday and she joined the Rochdale Youth Theatre Workshop later that same year.

Wood began her career in show business while she was undergraduate studying drama at The University of Birmingham in the 1970s.

Throughout her decorated and multi award-winning career that spanned over four decades, Wood wrote and starred in countless sketches, plays, musicals, films, and sitcoms, and she was particularly known for humour grounded in everyday life that included references to activities, attitudes, and products that are considered to be typically British, with eclectic live stand-up shows that were often interspersed with her own musical compositions that she performed at the piano.

Her very-own comedy variety sketch show, Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV, aired on the BBC from 1985 to 1987, undoubtedly making her a household name and paving the way for her to become a mainstay on our screens.

But if you ask Mancs what Wood's career highlight is, most would point to the cult-classic sitcom, dinnerladies - which ran for two series from 1998 to 2000.

Created, co-written, produced by, and starring Wood herself as Brenda "Bren" Furlong, dinnerladies is set entirely in the canteen of the fictional Manchester-based factory of HWD Components, features the caterers and regular customers as the show's main characters, and was beloved for the fact that it depicted the lives, and social and romantic interactions of all of the staff.

Victoria Wood also sadly died of cancer on 20 April 2016 at her London home, surrounded by her children and former husband.

Although we've done our best to take you through the lives of these two late local legends and give a worthy nod to everything they went onto achieve throughout their careers from humble beginnings, it's almost impossible to truly sum-up the impact that Caroline Aherne and Victoria Wood had and quantify just what they mean to the people of our proud city.

Their talents will always live on, and Manchester will never forget our comedy heroines.

Featured Image - BBC

]]> 269472 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/tv-showbiz/peaky-blinders-season-six-release-date-where-to-watch-and-what-happened-last-time/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:39:20 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269494

Series six of Peaky Blinders will air this weekend, with audiences transported back to post-war Birmingham.

The much-loved Shelby family are returning to our screens for the next instalment of the smash-hit gangster drama.

There'll be a notable absence in season six though - Helen McCrory, who played matriarch Polly Gray, sadly died last April after a private cancer battle.

A tribute to the actor is believed to air in the season premiere this week.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the return of Peaky Blinders.

What is the release date for Peaky Blinders season six?

Producers finally revealed the release date for the sixth instalment of Peaky Blinders last week.

Creator Steven Knight had previously said they were aiming for a springtime release - but fans were pleasantly surprised by how early the episodes will begin.

The release date was revealed with a huge mural painted by Manchester's mural king and legendary street artist, Akse P19.

It's all set to kick off on Sunday February 27 from 9pm.

It's then set to air one episode a week at 9pm on Sundays.

Where to watch Peaky Blinders season six

Although the previous series of Peaky Blinders are all available to watch on Netflix, it won't be the streaming platform that gets first dibs on the new episodes.

Fans will be able to watch it through both BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Sunday.

Episodes will only air once a week, and there's expected to be six in total, as in previous series.

Where was season six filmed?

A lot of the scenes in the final instalment of Peaky Blinders were filmed right here in Manchester, despite the drama being based in Birmingham.

Huge sets were built around Castlefield, with the ancient cobbled streets transformed into both Chinatown and Small Heath.

Crews even built a mock frontage for the Garrison pub, which is owned by the Shelby family.

Cillian Murphy was also spotted filming scenes on a narrowboat on the canals in Castlefield.

It's not the first time the drama has visited our city - scenes from previous series were shot around Mangle Street, London Road Fire Station, Victoria Baths and Stockport Plaza.

What happened at the end of the last series?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZy0knYMxhQ

If you haven't watched season five yet - stop reading now, spoilers lie ahead.

It was an action-packed few weeks with the Shelby family, including plenty of sex, violence and politics.

The season began with the Wall Street crash of 1929 and the decimation of the Shelby finances, which drives a huge wedge between Tommy and Michael (Polly's son).

Meanwhile, Tommy is now MP for Birmingham South, and feeding information about fascist Oswald Mosley to British intelligence services.

At the end of the series, Tommy's attempt to assassinate Mosley in an elaborate plan backfires, resulting in the death of Polly's fiance Aberama Gold.

The bold cliffhanger saw Tommy's PTSD in full, devastating effect, with the show's star strolling into a field with a gun to his head.

Will he pull the trigger? We'll soon find out.

What has the creator said?

Steven Knight has confirmed that this will be the last series of Peaky Blinders, but a feature-length film is planned to properly tie things up.

In an interview with the BBC, Knight said: "I don't want to give away any spoilers so I would just say: Tommy is about to face enemies and demons more powerful than anything he's ever faced before.

Read more: Manchester-based spirit brand ‘disappointed’ after brutal Dragon’s Den appearance

"It’s the mid 1930s, fascism is on the rise, the Shelbys are more powerful than ever. But demons are coming to reclaim Tommy Shelby.

"What I've wanted from the beginning is to start off with a character who seems irredeemable. Who is switched off completely; whose humanity has been torn out of him by his experiences in the war.

"And then slowly bring him back to life, to turn him back into a human being over the however many hours that we've done. And I think at the end of six, for all the bad things that he's done, Tommy is a human being."

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]]> 269494 0 0 0 ]]> https://themanc.com/news/great-manchester-run-unveils-manchester-worker-bee-medal/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:26:02 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269512

The Great Manchester Run has unveiled a shiny new medal design for 2022 in celebration of the roots and spirit of the city.

The ever-symbolic Manchester worker bee sits at its centre, surrounded by a ring of smaller symbols like footballs and music notes - nodding to Manchester's global reputation as a city of creativity and innovation.

The medal will be presented to all those who successfully make it across the finish line at this year's event, which falls this year on 22 May 2022 - a symbolic date for the city.

The annual 10k and half marathon event takes place every year on the third weekend in May - putting a unique twist on events by stationing music and entertainment zones that champion the city at every kilometre to spur joggers on.

A fast and flat run that takes runners past iconic Manchester landmarks like the Peveril of the Peak and Beetham Tower, every year locals fill the streets to cheer participants on in true Manc fashion be it raining, hailing or blazing sunshine.

Of course, every great challenge needs a reward - and this year's medal is a pretty special one.

Incorporating the image of the Manchester worker bee, first adopted by the city during the industrial revolution and then championed again following the tragic Manchester Arena attack in 2017, the burnished medallion will serve as a lasting memento for all those taking part.

As well as the shiny new medal, runners who complete their goal will also receive a bespoke t-shirt as a memento.

A run designed for all abilities, from first-time runners to celebrated athletes, all the action of the day will be televised live on the BBC.

People are encouraged to sign up in advance, but entries are also open to runners aged 15+ (10k) and 17+ (Half marathon) on the day of the event.

There is also a run specifically designed for kids, with junior and mini events due to be held on the Saturday, 21 May at Sports City

To find out more about taking part in this year's events, click here.

]]> 269512 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/feature/the-jaw-dropping-country-walk-that-passes-a-tower-taller-than-the-shard/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 14:32:00 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269559

When we think of tall structures, we tend to think of landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, The Shard, maybe even Deansgate Square if we're thinking a little closer to home.

But there's a structure across the border in West Yorkshire that towers over them all.

The Emley Moor Mast is a broadcasting facility between Huddersfield and Wakefield with some impressive credentials.

It's the tallest freestanding structure in the entire UK, and the 25th tallest self-supported tower in the world.

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It's taller than the Eiffel Tower and only 38 metres shorter than the iconic Berliner Fernsehturm, Germany's tallest tower.

The Grade II-listed Emley Moor Mast is so massive, you can see it dominating the horizon from right across Yorkshire.

It's not the first transmission tower to stand here - one of its predecessors famously collapsed in 1969 due to a combination of strong winds and heavy ice that had formed around the top of the tower.

The size of the tower is something to behold, both from a distance and when you get right up close to it.

You can drive right up to the Emley Moor Mast, officially named The Arqiva Tower, with some limited parking near the foot of the tower.

Read more: Peaky Blinders season six – release date, where to watch, and what happened last time

Or you can take on a country walk in the rolling hills that surround it, like this 14.8km loop (pack sandwiches) that weaves through several West Yorkshire villages.

It can get muddy in places after wet weather - which we've had a lot of - and there are a few stiles to clear, but it's well worth the effort.

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]]> 269559 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/you-can-get-a-hanging-pancake-kebab-at-the-botanist-this-pancake-day/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:53:14 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269576

The Botanist might be famous for its hanging kebabs, but have you ever heard of a hanging stack of pancakes?

It's not the first time the restaurant has made this special, but it's been a while since anyone's been able to enjoy it due to the trials and tribulations of the past few years.

Until now, that is. After a two-year hiatus, the team is bringing back its signature sell-out special for 2022 - and it looks absolutely divine.

Offering a sweet take on the group's trademark hanging kebab, in a Pancake Day twist miniature pancakes are hung from skewers with a choice of three different toppings.

Each served with a pot of sauce made specially to drizzle down the 'kebab', topping choices include the likes of chocolate brownie chunks and hot chocolate sauce, or marshmallow and strawberries with a lemon drizzle. Naughty.

Priced at £6.95, the special pancake 'kebabs' will be available from 28 February and 2 March.

In a post that has been liked over 6,000 times, The Botanist shared the news with its Instagram followers earlier this week, writing: "Pancake Hanging Kebabs RETURN!

"To celebrate Shrove Tuesday our Hanging Pancake Kebab specials will be making a return between Feb 28th - March 2nd and we’re flippin’ excited!

"Chocolate brownie chunks and a hot chocolate sauce

"Marshmallows and strawberries with a lemon drizzle

"Be quick, once they’re gone, they’re gone!"

The Botanist has three locations in and around Manchester. The cocktail bar and restaurant can be found on Deansgate, in Didsbury village and in Alderley Edge - with hanging pancake 'kebabs' available at all three sites over the Pancake Day period.

As well as offering these naughty pancakes, the floral-themed 'secret garden' of food and drink is known for its extensive top-tier cocktail list.

If you're heading down, make an afternoon of it and opt for something long and fruity to wash all those carbs down with. You won't regret it.

Feature image - The Botanist UK

]]> 269576 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/much-loved-mowgli-street-food-closes-its-prettiest-restaurant-in-manchester-manc/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:43:48 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269604

Renowned Indian restaurant group Mowgli has shuttered one of its Manchester sites.

The street food brand has called time on its second restaurant in the city after three years of trade that was disrupted by the pandemic.

Dubbed its 'prettiest restaurant' by the rapidly-expanding business, the University Green site was dominated by a huge white driftwood tree covered in fairy lights.

It also had wooden swing seats and bird cages filled with glowing lights.

But the beautiful space has now been largely cleared out, the Mowgli signs removed from the windows, and the tempting smell of curry from its doorway has vanished.

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Mowgli opened as part of Bruntwood's University Green development just off Oxford Road in early 2019, joined by Takk, Five Guys and Brewdog.

The site served tiffin boxes loaded with hearty homemade curries, as well as street food-style snacks and charred meats, much like other Mowgli sites.

The brand was founded by former barrister Nisha Katona in Liverpool in 2014, opening at the Corn Exchange in Manchester a year later.

Since then, it's expanded to cities across the UK including Birmingham, Sheffield, Cardiff and Leeds.

In the next year, Mowgli restaurants will also open in Glasgow, Preston, Bristol, Edinburgh and Brighton.

More than £1m has been funnelled into local charities and causes through The Mowgli Trust too.

Read more: Where to find the best places for pancakes in Manchester

The Corn Exchange site remains open for business but a spokesperson confirmed that the University Green restaurant has now closed.

They did not provide any further comment.

The restaurant has now been removed from Mowgli's website.

Featured image: Mowgli

]]> 269604 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/?p=233602 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:49:59 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=233602

Britain's bosses are being urged to let their staff clock off early so they can watch the knockout stages of Euro 2020.

Just 12 teams are still standing in the tournament - with Denmark, Italy, Czech Republic and Belgium all progressing to the quarter-finals with victories over the weekend.

Out of the home nations, only England remain - with Wales eliminated on Saturday and Scotland failing to progress past the group stage.

Gareth Southgate's men play Germany on Tuesday (June 28) in a bid to make it to the final eight of the competition.

But with kick-off at 5pm, many fans will still be at work when the Three Lions take to the pitch for the massive international fixture at Wembley.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) - a national trade union centre - has now told employers to let their staff finish early to watch the game.

TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady – an England and Arsenal supporter – said: "Millions of workers around the UK will want to cheer on their national teams in Euro 2020, especially after the tournament was postponed last year.

"Bosses should talk to their staff and try and let people who want to watch the games do so, either at work or at home and then claim back their time afterwards.

"Whether it’s about major sporting events like Euro 2020, attending a medical appointment or picking up the kids from school, allowing people more flexibility in how and when they do their work makes them happier.

"It cuts absenteeism and raises productivity."

Croatia play Spain tonight in Copenhagen at 5pm, with France taking on Switzerland in Bucharest at 8pm.

Two of the Euros 2020 quarter-finals have already been decided - with Belgium playing Italy and Czech Republic going up against Denmark.

A victory for England against Germany will see them drawn against the winner of Sweden and Ukraine - who play at 8pm in Glasgow on Tuesday.

Featured image: Stevie Finney / Flickr

]]> 233602 233574 0 0 https://themanc.com/?p=233616 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:27:57 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=233616

Rio Ferdinand has stirred the pot on social media by joking he's responsible for the Sergio Aguero mural in Manchester being washed away.

The former Manchester United defender uploaded a video to his Twitter page on Monday (June 28) in which he says he "made a few calls" to get the mural removed.

The Northern Quarter artwork - which captures the moment Aguero famously won the title for Manchester City in 2012 - was unveiled on Dale Street earlier this spring.

But after a team of workmen were recently spotted pressure-washing the mural, Ferdinand - a passionate advocate for the red half of Manchester having played at Old Trafford for 12 years - took a camera crew with him to capture the moment.

https://twitter.com/rioferdy5/status/1409429228328792064?s=20

During the video, the defender says was tired of walking past the artwork on the way to the studios for Five UK - a digital lifestyle magazine where he was works as Editor-In-Chief.

He is then shown thanking a group who are blasting the blue paint off the brickwork.

"It's what I do," Ferdinand tells the camera, before walking away laughing.

The Dale Street mural was created in honour of Aguero - who is moving to Barcelona this summer after a decade at the Etihad.

The Argentinian striker has cemented his status as a club legend since arriving in Manchester in 2011 - becoming City's top goalscorer of all time.

An Ageuro statue is also being built outside City's stadium as a tribute.

Featured image: @rioferdy5

]]> 233616 233530 0 0 https://themanc.com/?p=233617 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:29:39 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=233617

Rio Ferdinand has stirred the pot on social media by joking he's responsible for the Sergio Aguero mural in Manchester being washed away.

The former Manchester United defender uploaded a video to his Twitter page on Monday (June 28) in which he says he "made a few calls" to get the mural removed.

The Northern Quarter artwork - which captures the moment Aguero famously won the title for Manchester City in 2012 - was unveiled on Dale Street earlier this spring.

But after a team of workmen were recently spotted pressure-washing the mural, Ferdinand - a passionate advocate for the red half of Manchester having played at Old Trafford for 12 years - took a camera crew with him to capture the moment.

https://twitter.com/rioferdy5/status/1409429228328792064?s=20

During the video, the defender says he was tired of walking past the artwork on the way to the studios for Five UK - a digital lifestyle magazine where he was works as Editor-In-Chief.

He is then shown thanking a group who are blasting the blue paint off the brickwork.

"It's what I do," Ferdinand tells the camera, before walking away laughing.

The Dale Street mural was created in honour of Aguero - who is moving to Barcelona this summer after a decade at the Etihad.

The Argentinian striker has cemented his status as a club legend since arriving in Manchester in 2011 - becoming City's top goalscorer of all time.

An Ageuro statue is also being built outside City's stadium as a tribute.

Featured image: @rioferdy5

]]> 233617 233530 0 0 https://themanc.com/business/pop-up-shop-full-of-handmade-gifts-opens-in-oldham-shopping-centre-this-week/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:57:38 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=268113

An empty retail unit in a popular Oldham shopping centre has been transformed into a pop-up shop full of all things handmade.

With Oldham Council keen to make March "a month of celebration" of the eclectic mix of independents right across the bustling borough, an empty retail unit in Spindles Town Square shopping centre is to begin a new life as a pop-up shop from tomorrow in an exciting collaboration between the local business community and the Council.

The pop-up shop is called 'Oldham Made', and will be open all throughout March.

The new store is selling everything from crafts, clothes, and handmade gifts, to locally-brewed beers, and candles sourced from a range of independent businesses across Oldham.

Oldham Council says the idea for the shop was born out of public consultations with residents at the recently-held 'Big Oldham Conversation' events, where plans for the Town Centre redevelopments were discussed, and at those meetings, locals said that empty units in the town should be made available for small businesses.

"Now we've delivered on that promise," Oldham Council said.

https://twitter.com/OldhamCouncil/status/1498206366384676864?s=20&t=hjfrHRfzD7aC_0qJhHxbXw

Speaking ahead of the launch of the new shop tomorrow, Cllr Arooj Shah - Leader of Oldham Council - said: "Oldham Made will showcase the amazing range of talent we have in Oldham, while giving our local entrepreneurs and makers a helping hand.

"By providing a space where small businesses can come together to show off their fantastic range of products, we hope to create a buzz about shopping small and shopping local - but what's really exciting, is that Oldham Made is just one small part of our plans for Spindles and the regeneration of our town centre.

"It's just one of the many ways we're supporting the small and independent businesses doing awesome things in our borough."

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As well as celebrating independents and being full of handmade gifts, Oldham Council says the shop - which has been made possible thanks to funding from the Welcome Back Fund, set up by the European Regional Development Fund and the government - will also feature larger-than-life installations, Instagram-worthy elements, and plenty of exciting product demos for shoppers to get involved with.

From 5 March, visitors to the store will also be able to collect four specially-designed bags for life, and all they'll need to do is spend £5 in one of the independents, then bring their receipt to the Oldham Made store and exchange this for their exclusive bag.

The Oldham Made shop will be open Monday to Saturday from 9am until 5pm, and you can find more information here.

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🎉 Oldham Made opens tomorrow at 9am 🎉

A one stop shop for gifts, crafts, arts and clothing (for humans and dogs 🐕).

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📆 1 - 31 March
🕘 Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
📍 Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre (next to Vodafone)#OldhamMade #WelcomeBackFund #ShopLocal pic.twitter.com/yth6asNkUT

— Oldham Council (@OldhamCouncil) February 28, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/prominent-northern-bar-group-pulls-russian-vodka-from-its-venues/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:59:10 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269618

A leading northern hospitality group has said it will stop serving Russian vodka in all of its venues as part of a company-wide ban.

Arc Inspirations, which owns brands including Box, Manahatta and Banyan, said it has taken the decision to show its support of the people of Ukraine.

All of the brand's bars across the country will no longer serve Russian-produced spirits, it says.

The decision comes off the back of a rapidly escalating crisis in Ukraine, with Russian troops launching a full-scale invasion of the country.

Several cultural bodies have taken a stand against President Putin, including UEFA pulling its Champions League final out of Russia, and the F1 cancelling its Sochi Grand Prix.

Russia has now also been banned from competing in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Arc said: "To show our support to the people of Ukraine we will no longer be pouring any Russian vodka in any of our bars."

Half of Europe, a nightlife advocacy network for eastern Europe, has also urged nightlife businesses and policy-makers to boycott Russian drinks and to decline any invitations to perform in Russia.

They said: "We cannot remain neutral while our friends in Kyiv are under attack by a dictator’s army with no basis in international law and no protection of human rights.

"He has already left a trail of destruction from Georgia to Crimea. What happens now in Ukraine will set precedents all over the world.

"Our movement is based on peace, love, unity and respect. Putin has shown he understands none of these things.

"We therefore ask our friends and colleagues around the world to isolate and boycott Russia until Ukraine’s sovereignty is no longer under threat from Putin’s aggression."

https://twitter.com/BundobustMarko/status/1497568637384806405

Sacha Lord has shared Half of Europe's statement, saying; "Nightlife businesses and policy makers boycott Russia, including dropping any Russian products inc drinks. I urge others to follow."

Bundobust co-founder Marko Husak has also urged people to follow in Arc Inspiration's footsteps by banning products.

He posted: "I’ve had quite a few messages from my colleagues in the restaurant, bar and beer industries asking if there is anything that they can do to help, so I’ve suggested that they can help by stop stocking Russian products.

Read more: GMP and GMFRS to hold ‘pre-planned exercise’ in Manchester city centre today

"1. RESTAURANTS, BARS PUBS please stop stocking Russian Vodka. Instead use brands like Finlandia and Eristoff for house pours, and Polish and Ukrainian (of courses) for something special. There’s also some great producers here in the UK.

"2. BREWERIES & BEER BARS please don’t stock or collaborate with Russian breweries, or invite them to, or attend their beer festivals⁣.

"3. If you’re looking to ask guests to donate to charity (£1 added to bill or proceeds of a specific dish) may I suggest the #helpukraine gofundme campaign."

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I’ve had quite a few messages from my colleagues in the restaurant, bar and beer industries asking if there is anything that they can do to help, so I’ve suggested that they can help by stop stocking Russian products. pic.twitter.com/OftnuQOjai

— Marko Aleksandr Husak (@BundobustMarko) February 26, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/gmp-and-gmfrs-to-hold-pre-planned-exercise-in-manchester-city-centre-today/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:48:49 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269625

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that a "pre-planned exercise" is to take place in Manchester city centre today.

According to a statement released by the force on social media this morning alerting visitors to the city centre of the scenario, GMP and it's partner agencies - which also includes Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS), and other emergency services - are all taking part in the training operation today.

The "mock scenario" exercise has been organised to make sure officers have training for real-life situations, but no further details on the location or timings have been revealed.

Police have confirmed it's "not related" to counter terrorism.

Revealing more about the operation in its statement this morning, GMP said: "Greater Manchester Police and partner agencies will today (Monday 28 February 2022) take part in an exercise in Manchester city centre.

"This exercise is not a real incident or an emergency.

"It is a mock scenario, and not related to counter terrorism policing.

"This is a test of the multi-agency response to incidents and emergencies, ensuring we work together to deliver an outstanding service."

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) also confirmed via social media that will too be taking part in the incident this morning tweeted: "We will be taking part in an exercise in Manchester City Centre today with GMP and partners.

https://twitter.com/manchesterfire/status/1498176137435963394?s=20&t=xckR0-Gs-BpsZ4d9c5IQNg

"The exercise is not a real incident or emergency.

"This will test the multi-agency response to incidents and emergencies, ensuring we work together to deliver an outstanding service."

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We will be taking part in an exercise in Manchester City Centre today with @gmpolice and partners

The exercise is not a real incident or emergency

This will test the multi-agency response to incidents and emergencies, ensuring we work together to deliver an outstanding service pic.twitter.com/ihEGcezjRk

— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) February 28, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/news/police-appeal-for-information-after-rochdale-assault-leaves-man-in-critical-condition/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:22:09 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269637

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is appealing for information after a man has been left in a "life-threatening condition" following an assault.

According to a statement released by GMP on the incident, at around 3:15am on Sunday 27 February 2022, officers received a report of an unconscious male on Packer Street in Rochdale town centre.

Enquiries have established that the man - who is believed to be in his 30s - had been punched and had subsequently fallen to the floor.

He was taken to hospital where he is "fighting for his life", police said.

GMP has since confirmed that two men, who are aged 23 and 25, have been arrested on suspicion of assault.

They will remain in custody for questioning.

Speaking on the nature of the incident and appealing for information from the public, Detective Inspector Matthew Hamer, of GMP's Rochdale district, said: "This assault has left the victim fighting for his life [and] it is our hope that he makes a full recovery.

"Though two suspects are in custody, our investigation is very much ongoing and I would like to appeal to anyone with information to contact us.

"This happened at the end of a night out so it is likely members of the public and taxi drivers witnessed it and may have mobile phone or dash cam footage to assist us."

Anyone with information on the above incident should contact Greater Manchester Police quoting 476 27/02/22 via 0161 856 8512 or gmp.police.uk, and information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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]]> 269637 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/a-new-seafood-restaurant-selling-seaweed-martinis-is-opening-in-manchester/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:47:33 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269639

A brand new seafood restaurant and cocktail bar is popping up in Manchester this spring bringing marine-inspired small plates and drinks to Deansgate Square.

Called Pesky, it's the brainchild of Zaide O’Rourke - a former bartender at the Alchemist with a masters degree in food science and nutrition.

Inspired by Zaide's time spent living abroad in Sweden, the restaurant will aim to make seafood accessible to all with nibbles and small plates starting from just £4.

Oysters will be a speciality, served with pickled rhubarb and herb oil, or as ‘Drunken Oysters’ with recommended shot pairings.

Elsewhere, further seafood small plates will include panko-breaded cod cheeks with tartare, hake and chimichurri, and king prawn okonomiyaki (savoury Japanese pancakes) with bonito flakes.

It won't all be seafood, though, with another small plates section mostly dedicated to plant-based 'land food' like corn ribs, shaved fennel and grapefruit salad, and grilled aubergine and labneh with pomegranate molasses.

For pudding, guests can enjoy kladkakka (a Swedish sticky chocolate cake with olive oil and sea salt) or a refreshing green apple sorbet with ginger crumb

As for drinks, think seaweed-flavoured martinis and pale ales, grapefruit negronis and whiskey sours softened with black cardamom - plus a good selection of classic cocktails, beers, wine and soft drinks. 

The restaurant's interior has been inspired by nature. Inside, diners will find a calm setting with neutral tones, ashy dark walnut furniture and an elevated bohemian vibe peppered with natural materials such as wild grasses.

Guest djs will play a soundtrack of deep and soulful house mixes with some added disco vibes.

Speaking on the new opening, Pesky owner Zaid O'Rourke said: “I am so excited to start feeding the folk of Manchester, and hopefully I get to meet loads of friendly faces over some cocktails (or seaweed pale ale if that’s your thing) next month.” 

Pesky will open from 2- 27 March at Deansgate Square. 

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]]> 269639 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/the-uks-promise-to-take-ukrainian-refugees-with-family-here-excludes-many-relatives/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:24:15 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269658

The UK has pledged to take in Ukrainian refugees who already have family members here - but the temporary measures exclude many relatives.

The temporary visa concessions will only apply to people with a British national family member who is a spouse or civil partner, parent (if they're under 18), children under the age of 18, or an adult relative who has medical care needs.

It means that it excludes brothers and sisters, grandparents, adult children, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Speaking about the measure, Boris Johnson said: "In the last days the world has witnessed awe-inspiring displays of bravery and heroism from the Ukrainian people in response to those who seek to obliterate their freedom by force.

"The UK will not turn our backs in Ukraine's hour of need. We are providing all the economic and military support we can to help those Ukrainians risking everything to protect their country."

The Government has been heavily criticised for not going far enough to help those fleeing Ukraine.

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said that although it was a 'welcome step forward', Labour hoped the announcement would include wider family of Ukrainian refugees.

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The Conservatives are also facing pressure to reconsider the Nationality and Borders Bill, which would criminalise asylum seekers arriving in the UK without a visa, if they've passed through a safe country on their way.

More than 1000 senior faith leaders have written a letter that says: "While there is still conflict and injustice in the world, there will always be desperate people needing to seek sanctuary from war, persecution and suffering.

"We cannot close our door on them, but this Bill does just that."

Read more: Police appeal for information after Rochdale assault leaves man in ‘critical condition’

Over the weekend, Tory MP Kevin Foster faced backlash for suggesting Ukranians could still enter the UK through the seasonal worker scheme, in jobs such as fruit picking.

In a now-deleted Tweet, he wrote: "As you will be well aware there are a number of routes, not least our seasonal worker scheme you will recall from your Shadow DEFRA days, which Ukrainians can qualify for, alongside the family route for those with relatives here."

It's led to The Times political cartoonist Morten Morland creating a scathing illustration of Home Secretary Priti Patel.

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— Morten Morland (@mortenmorland) February 28, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/whats-on-manchester/spice-girls-themed-karaoke-bottomless-brunches-are-returning-to-manchester/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:34:59 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269664

You can officially "spice up your life" once again next month, as Spice Girls-themed karaoke bottomless brunches are returning to Manchester city centre.

They were the sell-out successes of last year, as people got together to sing their hearts out and celebrate being reunited after the COVID-19 pandemic kept us all apart for so long, and now, The Liquor & Brunch Squad is bringing its Karaoke Brunch series back to Manchester for 2022, with the first event only a few weeks away.

This exclusive Spice Girls-themed brunch is perfect for any 90s pop music fan who fancies singing along to the iconic girl band's greatest hits, all while sipping on a cocktail.

It'll be coming to a secret city centre location, that's soon-to-be-announced.

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While the "singing sessions" and the "bottomless beverages of dreams" are sure to be the main event throughout the 90-minutes, according to the event description, you're also encouraged to come dressed for the part to be in with a chance of bagging yourself some exciting prizes in the costume competition.

There'll also be a 'Quiz of all Quizzes' on all-things Spice Girls too, with plenty of prizes up for grabs throughout the event.

Along with an inclusive menu of grilled brunches, avocado toast, and pancakes - with options available for vegetarians, vegans and those following a gluten-free diet - this is also a bottomless brunch.

This means you can sip on a tipple or two, from Aperol Spritz and Prosecco, to Bloody Marys, a range of beers and so much more, all while you sing-along to your heart’s content.

Alternatively, you can skip the booze and just stick to the brunch by itself if you wish.

Strawberry lemonade, cucumber and apple coolers, tropical fizz, standard soft drinks, and a range of 0% alcohol options are just some of the drinks on offer in the 'Non Alcoholic' bottomless brunch.

The first Spice Girls Karaoke Brunch of 2022 is coming to Manchester on Sunday 3 April, with tickets ranging from £37 - £47.10 per person, depending on drink choices.

Grab yours here.

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]]> 269664 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/hundreds-of-women-to-march-through-manchester-on-international-womens-day/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:23:51 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269667

Hundreds of women will march through the centre of Manchester to mark International Women's Day on Sunday 6 March.

The march will bring together women and their allies from across Greater Manchester, with those taking part banging and clanging their way through town in the name of equality.

It will progress through the city in a celebration of the huge economic, political and social achievements women have made since first winning the right to vote just over 100 years ago.

It will also serve as a reminder that parity between the sexes has not yet been achieved and there is still more work to be done to reach true equality.

There will be women-led chants and singing, with participants encouraged to bring along instruments to make some noise as they go.

The walk will start at 12.30pm on Liverpool Road outside the Castlefield Urban Heritage Park, before progressing down Deansgate towards Manchester Cathedral where it will end.

Whilst the suffrage movement was nationalised in London, it first began in Manchester in 1903 when Moss Side local Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) with the motto 'Deeds not words'.

To that end, it seems only fitting that after a two-year hiatus hundreds of women and their supporters will be able to demonstrate their support for IWD as they proudly walk through the city.

"Whether you’re a lone ranger or part of a group, we’d love to see you walking with us- we cannot wait to rise, roar and represent women.” 

Councillor Becky Chambers, Lead Elected Member for Women, added: “International Women's Day is an important date marking the economic, political and social achievements of women.

"However, as we all know there is still inequality and women have not reached parity just yet. When we celebrate the wonderful women who have fought for us, we should also be conscious of the steps we need to take in the future to aid women and future generations.”   

Large groups, businesses and organisations are encouraged to get involved and register for an official place in the Walk for Women. As part of Our Year, young women will be encouraged and supported to attend this. 

For more information about the Walk for Women, to register a group to take part in the official parade or to learn more about other events taking place visit the council website here.  

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]]> 269667 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/the-greater-manchester-restaurant-where-youre-served-by-robots/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:07:43 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269719

From farming to supermarket self-checkouts, robots have long been creeping in and taking the jobs of their human counterparts - but is a robot waiter a step too far?

Right here in Greater Manchester, there's a Chinese all-you-can-eat buffet where your food is brought to your table by a robot. Yes, really.

The Chinese Buffet, or TCB Unlimited Dining Experience, has two sites in the region - one in Bolton. another in Wigan - and both use robots known as 'Bella Bots' to run food and drinks to diner's tables.

Read more: A new seafood restaurant selling seaweed martinis is opening in Manchester

These four shelves mean that 'Bella' can serve multiple tables at once, and even 'chat' with diners thanks to AI programming.

Customers order all of their food from a bespoke app, then it's brought to their table by the robot, which has shelves down its back and scoots confidently across the restaurant floor without bumping into anything around it.

You can order as much as you want for a fixed price, starting from £12.50 for lunch going up to £21.99 for a 'Grand Buffet' on Fridays and Saturdays.

What's on offer to you depends on the restaurant and the sitting time, but even at lunchtime for the cheapest price, you'll still have a choice of roughly four soups, 11 starters, 16 mains, 3 sides and 9 desserts to get stuck into.

The robots were first introduced to the restaurant during the Covid pandemic, when strict rules required hospitality businesses to operate as table service only to stop the spread of the virus, but have proven even more useful as staff shortages continue to plague the industry.

She 'never tires', does not get sick, or require time off. She has also helped owners weather the storm of staff shortages and recruitment problems, during a period in which hospitality has faced some unprecedented challenges.

And at a rough price of £14,500 a pop, 'Bella Bot' costs the owners of TCB much less than it would to employ a food runner or waiter for 40 hours a week on minimum wage.

Read more: Prominent northern bar group pulls Russian vodka from its venues

Now that restrictions in England have been lifted, bosses have decided to keep her on as a valued member of the team - saying that she makes life easier for their human staff, too.

Paolo Hu, TCB managing director, told the Liverpool Echo earlier this month: “The hospitality industry is facing unprecedented challenges in recruiting staff at the moment, so anything we can do to make team members feel more valued and their jobs easier goes a long way towards keeping staff motivated and happy.

“Bella Bot is a great new addition to the team, making it possible for front of house staff to spend more time attending to the needs of our customers.

“Bella never tires, she just keeps on going, making the return journey between kitchen and tables, literally hundreds of times a day, so our people can spend more time helping our customers have a great time”.

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]]> 269719 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/news/nationwide-customers-left-with-zero-funds-again-as-payments-get-stuck-in-a-queue/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:33:06 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269720

Nationwide customers have been hit with payment delays once again as the bank experiences technical issues.

People are reporting that they've been left with 'zero funds again' waiting for their wages to arrive into their accounts.

Nationwide has apologised for the delays with incoming and outgoing payments and said that 'it's in a queue and will arrive ASAP'.

Other banking services are working as normal, but it's left hundreds of people anxiously waiting for their pay cheques.

Some say it's around the fifth time they've experienced a similar problem.

One customer said: "I've been without electricity for 45 minutes you don't understand the inconvenience caused."

Another wrote: "Anyone else having issues with @AskNationwide incoming payments this morning? Salary not yet come through and a mortgage set to go out tomorrow."

Someone else has got stuck in the middle of quite a major exchange, writing: "Hi Nationwide. We are waiting to complete on our house purchase and solicitor says it is fund transfer issue. We sold our old property a couple of hours ago. Any idea of timescales please as sitting outside house with delivery guys."

One heart-broken mum posted: "Money was transferred into my account at 6am this morning. Still no sign of it at 9.49am. I'm begging you please @AskNationwide sort the delay out so I can get food in for my children."

Someone simply Tweeted: "Why are nationwide so sh*t at being a bank."

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Nationwide said: "Sorry for any problems this may cause. We're working to get things back to normal as quickly as we can.

"Due to a technical issue, some payments to and from your account are delayed at the moment.

"If you’ve sent money already or are waiting for money to arrive you don’t need to do anything, it’s in a queue and will arrive ASAP.

"You can still send money, but this won’t go through straight away.

Read more: The UK’s promise to take Ukrainian refugees with family here excludes many relatives

"Direct Debits and standing orders are working normally."

They added on Twitter: "We're working hard to resolve this issue and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

"No member will be left out of pocket as a result of this issue and all associated Nationwide fees and charges will be refunded. All other services are working normally."

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@AskNationwide sorry kids no I didn't get you your book day costumes for Thursday because once again it's pay day and nationwide is down What a joke time to find another bank! Can't access my wage to do a food shop before work 0 funds again at least be the 5th month on the bounce

— Nikita Sanders (@NikitaS35224136) February 28, 2022]]> https://themanc.com/manchester/dull-commuter-thoroughfare-given-colourful-makeover-by-local-artist-with-autism/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:59:52 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269742

A local artist with bipolar disorder and autism has given a makeover to a dull passageway at Manchester Victoria station.

Huge artworks of the city's skyline have been installed on the footbridge at the train station, where it will be seen by thousands of commuters every day.

The public art installation and colourful tribute to our city has been created by self-taught Mancunian artist Dez, or Loveartpix, and is his biggest piece to date.

The windows along the bridge have been covered in 11 bold coloured pieces of art from his Iconic Manchester collection as part of Victoria's makeover.

They show some of Manchester's most recognisable buildings, including the National Football Museum, Hotel Gotham, the Central Library, Printworks, and Manchester Victoria itself.

Dez was diagnosed with bipolar in his 20s, then autism later in life, and campaigns to break the stigma around mental illness and autism.

He said he uses art as his own personal therapy and coping strategy, saying: "I'm a strong advocate for neurodiverse and mental health conditions and promote art therapy - as it’s what I do to help me cope."

He hopes that his work will 'project a positive mood on the people commuting and using the station'.

Dez has been working as Loveartpix for three years, regularly donating to local charities.

Chris Jackson, regional director for Northern, who manage the station on behalf of Network Rail, said: "This amazing piece of art is a great addition to the station interior and something I know our passengers will enjoy admiring as they travel through the station every day. 

"Dez has really captured the featured buildings well. They’re as Manchester as you get."

The Iconic Manchester murals were unveiled at Victoria with a small ceremony that included The Queens High Sheriff of Manchester.

Read more: The Greater Manchester restaurant where you’re served by robots

Dez said: "Yesterday’s launch was very nerve wrecking and involved a lot of medication to get through it (and a few Irish coffees) but I was very pleased and proud I made it there.

"This was a very moving life experience and something I will never forget.

"I want to thank everyone who came and showed support and let you know how important it was to me.

"I also want to thank all the staff at Northern who have supported me with this project and for once again trusting me to bring my artistic vision to yet another station."

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]]> 269742 0 0 0 https://themanc.com/food-and-drink/iceland-is-selling-a-massive-creme-egg-shaped-dessert-for-just-6/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:37:03 +0000 https://themanc.com/?p=269751

Iceland is making every sweet tooth's dream come true with the launch of a massive Creme Egg-shaped dessert.

The frozen food supermarket chain has been taking the dessert world by storm as of late, with the Vimto Cheesecake, and Slush Puppie ice cream being two of the biggest additions to its ever-growing range - but now, with Easter right around the corner, the retailer has really pulled out all the stops.

The Cadbury Creme Egg Dessert takes the Creme Egg taste we all know and love, and then "supersizes it", according to Iceland.

A product description for the showstopping frozen dessert on the Iceland website reveals that not only is it shaped to replicate an actual Creme Egg itself, but it's also filled with white chocolate mousse, a classic Cream Egg fondant centre, and is encased in a Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate shell too.

Read more: Cadbury has hidden ‘half and half’ Creme Eggs worth up to £10,000 in shops across the UK

According to Iceland, the huge 400g dessert will only set you back just £6, and it's said to be "suitable for any occasion", not just for an Easter treat.

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Speaking ahead of the indulgent dessert's arrival at Iceland and The Food Warehouse branches across the UK this week, Andrew Staniland - Trading Director of Frozen at Iceland - said: "This is the perfect sharing dessert that is guaranteed to wow, as families get back round the table together to celebrate Easter.

"Cadbury’s is an iconic brand and we know that our customers will absolutely love this exclusive range."

Read more: People are losing their heads over how much sugar is in a Creme Egg

The Cadbury Creme Egg Dessert hits shop shelves on Friday 4 March.

If you are planning on heading to your nearest Iceland branch to see if you can get your hands on this sweet treat before Easter is here, then you can check the opening times via the Store Finder here.

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